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Bears have found their way into Woodbury before. This 2003 photo showed a 100-pound black bear that had been ambling through Woodbury.

Bear on the prowl in Woodbury neighborhood

Residents are asked to keep patient until the bear moves on.

St. Paul council members want investigation of Fletcher's livestreaming

April 30
Ramsey County Sherif Bob Fletcher, shown in 2019.
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher's shows on Facebook and YouTube have attracted more than 13 million views since last July. A proposed council resolution says he drove the wrong way down a one-way street in pursuit of a stolen car and failed to wear a body camera.

Prosecutor defends charge against the officer who killed Daunte Wright

April 23
Washington County Attorney Pete Orput, shown in 2018.
Protesters have argued that Pete Orput is biased toward police.
East Metro
May 1

Twin Cities metro police blotter, May 2

CIRCLE PINESMARCH 18Animal complaint. Officers responded to a report of a guinea pig running loose in the park in the 100 block of W. Golden…
Local
April 30

Accomplice in fatal shooting sentenced

A Roseville man was sentenced Friday to a little more than seven years in prison for his role in a robbery turned fatal shooting.Tyreik Perkins,…
Local
April 29

15 cats found shot to death in western Wisconsin

A pile of cat food was nearby, according to humane society officials.
Business
April 26
The refinery in St. Paul Park, currently owned by Marathon Petroleum, is the oldest in Minnesota.

Labor union study says St. Paul Park refinery becoming less safe

Marathon Petroleum, which bought the facility in 2018, disputes the findings.
East Metro
April 24

Twin Cities metro police blotter, April 25

ANDOVERAPRIL 2Disorderly conduct. An officer responded to a report of "ding-dong ditch" in the 15300 block of Wren Street. One 15-year-old boy and four 16-year-old…
East Metro
April 23
Ramsey County Sherif Bob Fletcher, shown in 2019.

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher slams county manager over budget ask

County Board contends the sheriff has been given plenty of financial help.
East Metro
April 22
Justin Valian Credit: Chisago County jail

Twin Cities man gets nearly 19-year term for fatally stabbing another man outside victim's Chisago County home

His girlfriend was also sentenced to prison for her role in the killing.
April 20
The scene Nov. 4, 2018, the day after three Girl Scouts and a chaperone were struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Wisconsin County Hwy. P in L

Passenger pleads no contest in Wisconsin hit-run that killed 3 Girl Scouts, chaperone

Man grabbed wheel before driver hit group in November 2018.
East Metro
April 17

Twin Cities metro police blotter, April 18

ANDOVERMARCH 19Theft. Golf clubs were stolen from an unlocked shed in the 15900 block of NW. Eagle Street.MARCH 25Animal complaint. An officer responded to a…
East Metro
April 14
The county ignited a controversy in 2019 when it announced plans to close the 88-acre Ponds at Battle Creek golf course.

Maplewood golf course is Ramsey County's latest redevelopment fight

Ramsey County wants to turn Maplewood course into affordable housing.
East Metro
April 14
This rendering of the planned Gold Line shows what a bus-rapid transit vehicle and station could look like. ORG XMIT: MIN1810191313468393

East metro bus rapid transit Gold Line clears critical hurdle with feds

Federal funds are expected to pay 45% of $532 million cost.
Business
April 14
In this file photo from Nov. 2019, Water Gremlin employees returned after the facility was shut down for more than a week. ELIZABETH FLORES • liz.f

Water Gremlin pays new $325,000 pollution penalty

The company's main hazardous waste is lead from die-casting and coating operations.
East Metro
April 10

Twin Cities metro police blotter, April 11

ANDOVERMARCH 17Theft. A 2015 Ford F250 was stolen from a driveway in the 14300 block of NW. Quince Street. The keys were left inside the…
East Metro
April 6
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi.

Ramsey County prosecuting more sex crimes

"We are slowly showing some real progress," County Attorney John Choi said.
East Metro
April 2
Friends of the victim involved in a fatal crash in Woodbury on gathered in March at the scene of the crash.

Woodbury rethinks intersection where teenager was killed

The city has hired a firm to study the intersection at Settlers Ridge Parkway.
East Metro
April 1
John W. “Bud” Fowler, seen here at center, stood with his teammates in Keokuk, Iowa, where he played after leaving Stillwater.

Stillwater may honor first Black professional baseball player

John W. "Bud" Fowler's story will be on exhibit in area history museum.
East Metro
March 31
The death of 8-year-old Alan Geisenkoetter lead to the closing of a loophole in state law that allowed drivers with DUIs to legally drive boats, snowm

Supreme Court affirms conviction of drunk snowmobiler in boy's death

Snowmobiler Eric Coleman struck and killed 8-year-old Alan Geisenkoetter in 2018.
East Metro
March 31
The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department believes a cigarette thrown from a car window started a fire spanning 118 acres.

Cigarette started 118-acre fire in Lino Lakes

Gusts reached up to 48 mph in Twin Cities area.
Local
March 30
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo and Chauntyll Allen, an organizer with Black Lives Matter Twin Cities, spoke outside the Fourth Precinct po

St. Paul school board member told to leave restaurant, alleges discrimination

Chauntyll Allen, a St. Paul school board member and Black Lives Matter activist, was asked to leave a Golden Valley restaurant on Monday by police…
Local
March 30
Metro Transit driver Judith Jackson, left, retired driver Theresa Collins, center, and driver Deona Henderson, right, along with fellow members of the

Metro Transit workers rally to protest lack of progress in contract talks

Talks began last summer, with no deal.
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