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Bear on the prowl in Woodbury neighborhood

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

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

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

Ramsey County Sherif Bob Fletcher said deputies will be required to activate cameras in situations that may result in police action, but not casual en

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

Washington County Attorney Pete Orput, shown in 2018.

Protesters have argued that Pete Orput is biased toward police.

St. Paul schools eye ethnic studies requirement

Students would have to pass course to graduate in 2025.

Project to replace St. Paul's Dixie's On Grand sparks neighborhood debate

Some worry whether the development will be out of scale. Others welcome higher density.

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…

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,…

15 cats found shot to death in western Wisconsin

A pile of cat food was nearby, according to humane society officials.

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

Marathon Petroleum, which bought the facility in 2018, disputes the findings.

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…

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher slams county manager over budget ask

County Board contends the sheriff has been given plenty of financial help.

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.

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

Man grabbed wheel before driver hit group in November 2018.

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…