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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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, May 24
COLUMBUS MAY 15 Vandalism. Gravel was found in the engine of a semitrailer truck in the 14500 block of Lake Drive NE. DENMARK TOWNSHIP…
MnDOT might let bars, restaurants use state roads for outdoor dining
The agency has gained approval from the federal government.
Woodbury woman with troubled driving history charged in deadly I-94 crash
Since 2015, her vehicle has been involved in more than 30 driving complaints or traffic stops, according to the prosecution.
No front yard veggies in Falcon Heights this year, city leaders tell resident
Many have rallied to the homeowner's side. The mayor said that he's open to changing city code, after research and discussion.
Metro counties have spent roughly $5 million to rent hotel rooms as emergency shelters
Contracts and invoices obtained through public records requests show a county-by-county patchwork of efforts to find and pay for lodging, transportation, food and other services for hundreds of unsheltered people in the seven-county metro, all within a matter of weeks.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, May 17
CORCORAN APRIL 19 Social distancing complaint. An officer responded to a social distancing complaint at a home in the 7800 block of Maple Hill…
St. Paul Archdiocese has strong protection policies, review finds
Archdiocese has policies among best in nation but they have room for improvement, according to findings released by the Ramsey County Attorney's Office.
Stillwater considers ordering up outdoor eating zones to help restaurants
To help restaurant and bar business, city might allow special areas for takeout.
Ramsey County officials ask state to set up homeless shelter
More shelter beds would allow local leaders to take down homeless camps, officials said.
Salvation Army permanently closes adult day care program in Maplewood
The announcement means 9 full- and part-time staffers are out of a job.