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Greta Kaul is the Star Tribune’s Ramsey County reporter.

She grew up in the east metro and graduated from the University of Minnesota, where she worked at the Minnesota Daily. Prior to the Star Tribune, she worked for MinnPost, the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News. Outside of work, she and her husband like to garden and get outside in all four of Minnesota's seasons.


Live in Ramsey County? Union Depot might want your problem tree for its holiday celebrations

The tree will be lit up with more than 15,000 lights, and its family will be invited to participate in the tree lighting celebration at St. Paul's Union Depot.


Ramsey County settles lawsuit with man using walker who was allegedly pushed by deputies in Falcon Heights

Michael Torrey-White was 67 at the time of the incident and used a walker to get around. He alleged Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies mistook him for a younger crime suspect who was also Black.


Duluth sightseeing boat hits breakwater; several people hurt

There were 84 people aboard when the boat struck the Wisconsin Entry breakwater. One person was taken to the hospital.


I-35 open after incident with police on scene caused temporary detour near Faribault

Motorists were detoured off of Interstate 35 in both directions at Medford near Faribault late Sunday afternoon. A police presence was visible on MnDOT traffic cameras.


16-year-old girl injured in south Minneapolis shooting

The girl was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is under investigation.


3-year-old critically injured in Brooklyn Park dog attack

The toddler was being mauled by two pit bulls when officers arrived. One dog was killed and the other injured. The child was taken to the hospital.


What to know about the invasive purple flower that's taking over Minnesota yards

With bell-shaped purple blooms, creeping bellflower is pretty, but it chokes out wanted plants — and it's all over the place in Minnesota.


St. Anthony to hold special election for City Council seat

Nadia Elnagdy and Randy Stille are vying for the seat, which opened when Wendy Webster became mayor this year.


Xcel works to restore power in Twin Cities metro after storms

The outages are in many parts of the metro area but heavily concentrated to the west. More storms are possible Sunday night.


St. Paul's Kellogg-Third Street I-94 crossing to close for three years as bridge is removed, replaced

Traffic delays are expected and vehicles will be detoured to East Seventh Street.