Minn. corrections officer under investigation after outburst during George Floyd moment of silence
'Is this for the injustice of having Derek Chauvin locked up?' the officer reportedly said.
Stillwater school board, Superintendent Denise Pontrelli part ways
Pontrelli had led the east metro district since 2015.
Twin Cities special ed teacher charged with criminal sexual conduct with woman he met on dating website
He has held jobs in the Mounds View and St. Paul districts.
Coronavirus
Fall outlook for Minnesota's K-12 schools still hazy
Districts are working on three scenarios amid fluid nature of the pandemic.
East Metro
Body of missing man recovered from Forest Lake
The man jumped off a pontoon late Sunday afternoon in windy conditions and was unable to swim back to the watercraft, authorities said.
East Metro
Search on for man presumed dead after jumping off pontoon on Forest Lake
Authorities presume that the man did not survive.
South Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, June 7
ANDOVER MAY 18 Vandalism. Eggs were thrown at a shed and SpaghettiOs dumped on a vehicle in a driveway in the 16100 block of…
East Metro
Minnesota BCA investigating death of suspect who had been held in Maplewood police car
There was no physical altercation between the man and the arresting officer, the BCA said. The suspect told the officer he had ingested drugs.
Inspired
Minneapolis nonprofits: Need still urgent for food donations to help families affected by riots
The Sheridan Story will take food donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Coronavirus
Citing compassionate release, federal judge cuts Duluth inmate's sentence due to COVID
The prisoner, from Roseville, served three months before released.
East Metro
Vadnais Heights quietly scrubs website of Craig Johnson's bio
Johnson submitted his resignation last week after e-mails containing his inflammatory postings were sent to city leaders and media.
East Metro
For mother of Philando Castile, George Floyd's death a nightmare revisited
"George Floyd was the straw that broke the camel's back," Valerie Castile said.
East Metro
Ramsey County Board declares 30-day state of emergency for civil unrest
The Ramsey County Board declared a monthlong state of emergency Monday after the civil unrest, looting and arson following the death of George Floyd, a…
East Metro
Restored Stillwater Lift Bridge to open to bicyclists and pedestrians on June 1
The extensive renovation was part of the $646 million project that built the new motor vehicle bridge to the south.
East Metro
'Flash looting,' more fires break out in St. Paul as unrest spreads
Looting and fires were reported on University Avenue in the Midway district. An East Side shopping mall also was hit.
Coronavirus
Clark Osojnicki, a financial analyst and champion dog trainer, dies of COVID-19 at 56
At the hospital, staffers had seen signs of improvement, and his wife felt certain he would return to their Stillwater home soon.
Coronavirus
Minnesota churches open for first time since March 18
While any group could open its doors, Catholics had the advantage because they tend to have daily services.
East Metro
Falcon Heights City Council upholds veggie garden ban
One resident's challenge of the ban has drawn the support of thousands in the Ramsey County suburb.
Coronavirus
Businesses with five or fewer employees are first in line for Ramsey County relief
About half of Ramsey County businesses with five or fewer workers will be the first eligible for $7,500 emergency grants.
East Metro
St. Cloud Diocese to file for bankruptcy, pay $22.5 million to abuse survivors
Payments, bankruptcy plan to be filed with court in coming weeks.
East Metro
Vadnais Heights Council Member Craig Johnson resigns after exposure of bigoted social media posts
An anonymous person e-mailed the posts to more than 40 members of the media, local leaders and advocacy groups.
Coronavirus
Ramsey County Board OKs spending plan for $96 million in federal pandemic aid
The board earmarked all but $26 million for emergency response costs, which will be approved as it's spent.
East Metro
St. Paul man killed, wife wounded in attack by son in Wisconsin, sheriff says
The attacks occurred at a lakeside home near Hayward, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Browse Local Sections
Most Read
- Minn. corrections officer under investigation after outburst during George Floyd moment of silence
- Vadnais Heights Council Member Craig Johnson resigns after exposure of bigoted social media posts
- For mother of Philando Castile, George Floyd's death a nightmare revisited
- 2016: Officer who shot Castile went to 'Bulletproof Warrior' training
- Stillwater school board, Superintendent Denise Pontrelli part ways
Latest Columns