Free-flowing or not? River Falls embarks on a debate over its Kinnickinnic River

Free-flowing or not? River Falls embarks on a debate over its Kinnickinnic River

Kinnickinnic River's future could be free of dams.

Attorneys for officer in Philando Castile shooting remove judge from case

December 22
No reason is required for the request – in case against officer who shot Philando Castile.

Charges: Woman read text just before causing fatal I-35W crash

December 22
Destiny Y. Xiong had dropped her phone.
East Metro
December 24

Man shot, wounded in Oakdale

Oakdale police and Washington County sheriff's deputies are searching for a suspect or suspects after a man was shot and wounded Friday night in Oakdale.
East Metro
December 23

North/East police report, Dec. 25

ANDOVERNOV. 29Drunken driving. A 20-year-old man was arrested for drunken driving after officers found him and his vehicle in a cornfield in the 15000 block…
East Metro
December 23

North/East news briefs, Dec. 25

Arden Hills' search for a city administrator is over.Bill Joynes, best known for a nearly 20-year run as city manager in Golden Valley, has been…
East Metro
December 23

If the shoe fits, start an events venue in Stillwater

Hulking old factory becomes an upscale entertainment attraction, bringing more life to the city's downtown district.
South Metro
December 23
Passengers board the Empire Builder to Chicago at St. Paul's Union Station on Friday. After a drop in 2015, ridership on Amtrak’s Minnesota route surged 3.7 percent in 2016.

Twin Cities passenger rail traffic climbs back on track

Advocates of a second daily train to Chicago say the turnaround reinforces their case that there's a demand out there for rail service.
East Metro
December 22

Gunman steals dealership pickup, robs Maplewood credit union

A gunman stole a pickup truck from a car dealership, robbed a Maplewood credit union and bailed from the vehicle while fleeing the scene, authorities…
East Metro
December 22

Forest Lake officer dragged, suspect tased during warrant stop

The Washington County Attorney's Office is investigating an incident in which a Forest Lake police officer was briefly dragged and a suspect was shot with…
East Metro
December 21

Civil commitment likely for suspect in St. Paul abduction, sexual assault of girl

Man accused of grabbing girl off street in St. Paul called 'sexually dangerous.'
East Metro
December 21

St. Paul's Central Station area kicks off a year of pop-up events

Pop-up events aim to bring vitality to Green Line Central Station.
East Metro
December 20

Last defendant convicted in St. Paul double homicide

Two men were shot in a drug dispute in St. Paul.
East Metro
December 20

Megaproject plan clears Ramsey County, but questions linger

Differences remain on housing density and transit plans, but agreements reached on basic framework.
East Metro
December 19

Officer charged in Castile case makes brief court appearance, no plea yet

A trial judge will hear the officer's pleas and a motion to dismiss the case at a later date.
East Metro
December 19
Authorities arrested Paul Hansmeier, of Woodbury, shortly before U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger announced charges Friday morning.

Porn-troll lawyers charged in major fraud, extortion case

University of Minnesota law grads Paul Hansmeier and John Steele made millions suing people who feared exposure for downloading porn or couldn't afford to battle them in court.
East Metro
December 19

Officer Yanez to appear in court in Philando Castile killing

No plea is expected from Jeronimo Yanez in Ramsey County as he waits to see which judge will get case.
East Metro
December 17

North/east metro police blotter, Dec. 18

ANDOVER NOV. 25 Theft. A fish house and trailer were stolen from property in the 15800 block of Sycamore Street NW. FALCON HEIGHTS NOV. 15…
East Metro
December 17

North/east metro briefs: Blaine creates traffic panel after fatal hit-and-run

City officials are seeking applicants for several advisory boards, among them a newly formed traffic commission created in large part after a fatal hit-and-run earlier…
West Metro
December 16

Perpich Center for Arts executive director to retire Jan. 2

Sue Mackert, 66, has led agency since 2010; center has drawn scrutiny of late.
Eat & Drink
December 16

Portillo's, purveyor of Chicago-style hot dogs, coming to Woodbury

It's the first Minnesota outpost for the growing hot dogs-and-burgers chain.
East Metro
December 15

St. Anthony police to undergo 2-year federal study of policies, practices

The move comes several months after one of its police officers fatally shot Philando Castile during a traffic stop.
East Metro
December 15

Attorneys for officer claim Castile was high on marijuana, not responsive

Jeronimo Yanez asks court to dismiss manslaughter charge against him in Castile's death last summer