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East Metro
Lake Elmo swimmer hospitalized from ammonia exposure in Illinois tanker crash
The four swimmers tried to run to escape the leaking ammonia, but suffered serious injuries.
East Metro
Bodies of two men pulled from St. Croix River
A passerby noticed an empty fishing boat going in circles south of Hudson, Wis.
Photography

Pets blessed in honor of St. Francis of Assisi's Feast Day
Dogs, cats, hamsters, gerbils, birds, fish, turtles and lizards were more than welcome at the Church of St. Paul in Ham Lake, Minn. The church also accepted food donations for the North Anoka County Emergency Foodshelf.
West Metro

Oakdale woman gets nearly 3-year sentence for drunken hit-and-run that killed teen in Bloomington
Donald "Junior" Gayton Jr. was walking with his sister to get candy when he was struck.
Obituaries
Through floods and tornado, mayor led Granite Falls for more than 25 years
David Smiglewski helped his western Minnesota community recovery from disasters while celebrating its natural history.