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Ramsey County Public Health offers free COVID-19 testing
It is happening during the next four weekends at sites in St. Paul and Maplewood.
Minnesota National Guard sending soldiers from Stillwater to Guantanamo Bay
The 34th Military Police Company, based in Stillwater, worked to quell unrest after George Floyd's death.
RiversEdge redevelopment project moves forward in downtown St. Paul, despite COVID
The state's stalled bonding bill is another complication as county leaders are seeking $40 million in state funding.
What happens to your Minnesota absentee ballot after you mail it?
Minnesota has seen a surge of interest in absentee ballots for the Aug. 11 primary, as more voters opt to vote early or by mail in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan educator picked Minnesota Teacher of Year
Qorsho Hassan, 30, who teaches fourth grade, will represent Minnesota in the national contest.
Felon charged with injuring New Brighton cop who couldn't free himself from fleeing car
The officer broke a wrist during the encounter Monday afternoon.
Police: New Brighton cop hurt while stuck in door of stolen car as it hit building
The gun-toting suspect was arrested after putting up continued resistance, police said.
Xcel coal plant closure later this decade poses big question for Oak Park Heights
2028 closure is expected to open up 4,500 feet of riverfront.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 2
BLAINE JULY 3 Driving violation. A 54-year-old man was cited for driving his motorcycle with a 4-year-old child on board at NE. Able Street…
Woodbury's new $11 million water treatment plant opens
City leaders say the plant is a temporary fix while state agencies determine the best long-term solution.
Bail-paying nonprofit halts services at Ramsey County jail, citing virus concerns
It says Ramsey County has not taken sufficient coronavirus precautions.
Suspect shoots at Ramsey County deputies conducting traffic stop
No one was hit; suspect is caught.
Two Minneapolis officers injured when suspected carjackers flee
Officers treated at hospital; injuries not life threatening
Man whose body was found in a St. Louis Park Lake is identified
A drowning victim found May 29 in St. Louis Park's Victoria Lake was identified Tuesday as Malik Christopher Lee Ambers, 25, of Minneapolis, according to…
No prison for drunken Lake Elmo crash death
Over the objection of the prosecution, six months of confinement is the sentence for a 44-year-old man who was drunk when he crashed his vehicle…
St. Paul school board taps Hmong parent to fill temporary seat
A Hmong parent and cultural educator whose family has endured tragedy was appointed by the St. Paul school board Monday to temporarily fill the vacancy…
Man charged with shooting his girlfriend in Bloomington, then fleeing to Wisconsin
Guns, pipe bombs found in man's car
Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 26
ANDOVER JULY 9 Fleeing police. Officers responded to a report of unspecified trouble in the 14500 block of NW. Bluebird Street and learned a…
Century-old building torn down in Stillwater
New surface lot expected; city could build ramp.
Weekend traffic: Two closures on Interstate 94 in St. Paul and Woodbury
The freeway is closing in the east metro for bridge demolition.