Local
January 2, 2023
Boutique gyms offer 'sense of community' in Twin Cities suburbs

Boutique gyms offer 'sense of community' in Twin Cities suburbs

Franchises are opening at a brisk pace as remote workers look for connection outside of the office.
January 2, 2023

Boutique gyms offer 'sense of community' in Twin Cities suburbs

Local
December 31, 2022

Metro briefs: Ramsey County to reduce lanes on Dale Street

The redesign will occur between Hwy. 36 and north of Como Avenue in the cities of St. Paul and Roseville.
Local
December 30, 2022
A pedestrian crossed the street on W. Franklin Avenue near Lyndale in Minneapolis in December 2021. Some projects aim to fix aging infrastructure in t

Extra federal funding lets Met Council double Twin Cities area transportation projects

An additional $155 million will expand this round of local transportation projects to support safety and mobility efforts.
Obituaries
December 29, 2022
Brett Carlson, who for years was a fixture of the prep sports scene in the metro area, died after a two-year battle with colon cancer. He was 45.

Brett Carlson, longtime fixture in Minnesota prep sports and devout Christian, dies at 45

Carlson taught and coached at several metro-area schools. He is survived by his wife, Renee, and two daughters: Megan and Sara.
East Metro
December 29, 2022
A photo of George Musser at a vigil Monday night in Stillwater.

Questions linger over George Musser's death after leaving Stillwater bar

The 20-year-old was last seen at a Stillwater bar. Police Chief Brian Mueller said the death is an open and active investigation, but since toxicology reports may not be available for weeks, he doesn't anticipate releasing information any time soon.
East Metro
December 28, 2022
Maplewood Mall in October 2020.

Man charged with threatening violence against St. Paul mayor, Maplewood Mall

He had been hospitalized in Florida shortly before the alleged threats "on a mental health hold," according to the charges.
Local
December 28, 2022
A photo of George Musser at a vigil Monday night in Stillwater.

Medical examiner IDs body as Stillwater man George Musser, 20

Preliminary evidence suggests he died from exposure after leaving Stillwater bar, Washington County Sheriff's Office says.
East Metro
December 26, 2022
After a prayer, the crowd sang the Christmas hymn Silent Night together

500 turn out to mourn Stillwater man who went missing on Christmas Eve

December 26, 2022

500 turn out to mourn Stillwater man who went missing on Christmas Eve

East Metro
December 26, 2022
The exterior of the Oakdale Police Department building.

Oakdale officer charged with criminal harassment of man known to suffer from mental illness

Charles A. Nelson is on paid administrative leave. His attorney refutes allegations.
East Metro
December 25, 2022
Nancy Musser embraces her daughter-in-law, Julia Musser, as they searched for Nancy’s son, George Musser, Sunday in Stillwater.

After daylong search, missing Stillwater man's body found

George Musser had last been seen at a downtown Stillwater bar early Saturday morning.
Local
December 25, 2022

After daylong search, missing Stillwater man's body found

Local
December 23, 2022
Minnesota students reported higher levels stress and anxiety after the pandemic, according to state survey results released Friday.

Survey: Stress, anxiety worsen among Minn. public school students

Rise in long-term mental health concerns among teenagers a "crisis," says state health commissioner.
Business
December 23, 2022
A judge has rejected 3M’s latest claim in the military earplugs litigation.

Florida judge says 3M acted in 'bad faith' in latest move in military earplugs cases

3M said it will appeal the ruling, saying the judge's depiction of the Maplewood-based company is inaccurate.
South Metro
December 22, 2022
Surveillance images from a bank robbery Thursday in Inver Grove Heights.

Robbers tie up 2 Inver Grove Heights bank employees, flee with cash

They fled in a vehicle with its license plates covered, police said.
North Metro
December 22, 2022

Probation for Andover woman accused of going on nearly $1M spending spree with company credit card

She pleaded guilty to one of the 15 felony counts filed against her.
East Metro
December 21, 2022
Stillwater senior Lily Ward races at the Minnesota Cycling Association’s All Team Finale at Redhead Mountain Bike Park in Chisholm, Minn.

For Stillwater mountain bike team, success goes round and round

The high school team has won five straight state titles.
Local
December 20, 2022

24-year sentence for Lino Lakes man for drug, gun crimes tied to kidnapping and torture

Victim was held under a Brooklyn Park home and needed a blood transfusion after escaping, according to Hennepin County charges.
Local
December 20, 2022
Kyro, a K-9 in the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office, died in a house fire, officials said.

Police K-9 among 3 dogs killed in Chisago County house fire

The deputy and his family were not home at the time.

Twin Cities East Metro

News coverage of the Twin Cities eastern suburbs, including Afton, Lake Elmo, Maplewood, Oakdale, Roseville, Stillwater and Woodbury.