East Metro
Boaters killed in Big Marine Lake accident ID'd
Witnesses said the men lost control of the boat shortly after leaving the landing and were ejected.
St. Paul
New rules, rising police costs force St. Paul festivals to fold
City leaders and police officials say they are trying to balance safety with community fun. They are also trying to not force taxpayers to supplement events.
Local
Minnesota school budgets sag under inflation, supply woes
From meals to transportation, district officials say they're bracing for long-term financial pain.
Local
Catalytic converter thefts soaring in Twin Cities suburbs
The Twin Cities metro area is the riskiest place in the country for such thefts, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
Local
Medcalf: Inside the world of Minnesota sneakerheads
A growing community of sneaker aficionados sees footwear as a mode of self-expression
Local
Two bodies found in Scandia lake
Witnesses noticed boaters in trouble Friday afternoon on Big Marine Lake in Washington County.
East Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, May 1
BAYTOWN TOWNSHIPMARCH 29Animal complaint. Authorities were unable to locate two miniature ponies reported running loose in the 14000 block of 44th Street.EAST BETHELAPRIL 18Theft. Cigars…
Local
Thousands gather for rainy Walk for Animals at State Fairgrounds
Animal Humane Society's annual Walk for Animals event was held Saturday at the State Fairgrounds. The Walk is Animal Humane Society's largest fundraiser of the year. Thousands of animal lovers gathered for a festive day of live music, activities, food, vendors, and more!
Local
Metro briefs: Minnetonka considers affordable housing project
A proposed affordable housing project that would bring a dozen townhouses and two single-family houses to the Minnetonka Mills neighborhood is getting mixed reviews from…
East Metro
Officers cleared in fatal shooting of armed Forest Lake man
Man pointed rifle at deputy after officers were called about domestic incident, county attorney said.
East Metro
Judge rejects DNR severe water restrictions around White Bear Lake
The order came in a long-running lawsuit over the depletion of the lake.
Local
Coroner: Death of 10-year-old Wisconsin girl was homicide
A preliminary autopsy found that Iliana "Lily" Peters died of strangulation and blunt force trauma, the Chippewa County Coroner said.
Local
Eighth-grader accused of rape, murder of girl in Chippewa Falls
In arguing for high bail, the district attorney said the boy told authorities that his intention was to attack her "from the get-go" when he left a house with her to walk a trail.
St. Paul
County officials plead for state aid as 100-bed shelter closes in St. Paul
Ramsey County leaders issued dire warnings this week that large outdoor homeless encampments could be back this summer unless state lawmakers provide nearly $73 million to keep open some temporary shelters.
East Metro
Plea deal means no prison for driver who killed former mayor on shoulder of I-94
Agreement calls for a four-year sentence to be set aside.
Local
15 Minnesota students among first batch of 2022 National Merit scholarship winners
Each of the students won a scholarship worth between $1,000 and $10,000 per year.
Local
Woodbury names two public safety leaders to replace outgoing chief
Internal candidates named to public safety director, police chief vacancies
East Metro
Girl, 10, missing in western Wisconsin, is found dead; homicide suspected
Police suspect homicide, have not made any arrests.
Home & Garden
'No Mow May' campaign to help pollinators adds inches to Twin Cities lawns
Cities from Edina to Vadnais Heights are joining the campaign to protect pollinators by postponing the start of the mowing season.
East Metro
Woodbury woman ruled competent to stand trial on charges of killing daughter, injuring son
Her case had been on hold while she was under civil commitment for six months.
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