east metro
Circle White Bear Lake by bike? Much of the route is complete
Volunteers have been working for years to make the 10-mile Lake Links biking route a reality, but a few gaps remain, including a tricky one to fix in Dellwood.
Oak Park Heights seeks grant money to address PFAS water contamination
The city is applying for state funds that are available due to expected closing of Allen S. King power plant in Oak Park Heights.
July 4th was a COVID spreader in Minnesota, though illnesses far below pandemic peaks
Positivity rates of COVID-19 tests at urgent-care clinics in the east metro rise from 3% in May to 10% in June to nearly 30% now.
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.
Dad charged after 10-year-old daughter took pal for ATV ride that ended in crash killing both girls
The father calls the charges "mind-blowing" given the grief his family has gone through.
Storm knocks out power in Twin Cities for more than 3,500 customers
The storm included wind gusts as high as 68 mph in Woodbury, according to the National Weather Service.
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.
Big names Kate DiCamillo, Louise Erdrich, Edwidge Danticat and Alice Hoffman are Talking Volumes guests
It's the 25th season for the Star Tribune and MPR's popular live series of chats with writers.
U researchers launch new Minnesota flag into space
Photos of the state flag high above the Earth, along with a University of Minnesota flag, inspire pride in Minnesotans.
MnDOT closes another section of Hwy. 65 in north metro; Hwy. 36 in Roseville closed this weekend
Hwy. 65 is closed in both directions between 167th Avenue and 169th Avenue/Flamingo Drive in Ham Lake until July 26.
USA Hockey mines Minnesota to stock roster for under-17 tournament
Six boys from the state made the team for the Five Nations competition, as did three from out of state who play at Shattuck-St. Mary's.
Why is Wisconsin a swing state while Minnesota isn't?
A mix of political history, shifting economies, turnout and state policies have set the two states on diverging paths.
White Bear Lake father charged with murder after newborn's fatal injury
The 39-year-old father told police he blacked out from heavy drinking and marijuana use and couldn't be sure he didn't harm the child.
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.
Marine on St. Croix City Council clamps down on the party at the town's only bar
The owners of the Brookside Bar & Grill canceled the live music set for this past weekend after the council put liquor license restrictions in place
Woodbury teen awarded for pulling unconscious child from pool, saving her life
College student Chizim Abagi, 18, was relaxing in his bedroom when his brother barged in, yelling:"Come, they need you!"
Ramsey County sets February special election for vacant County Board seat
If more than two candidates file, a Nov. 5 primary will be held for the seat, which will soon be vacated by County Board Chair Trista Martinson.
Old bike paths east of Mahtomedi and in Stillwater get redo
Two sections of bike trail, one along Hwy. 12 and the other along Hwy. 5, will be repaved as Washington County focuses on the worst-condition trails.
Get your supper club on, find bike paths and nature trails in Stillwater writer's 'Exploring the St. Croix'
LOCAL NONFICTION: TikTok sensation Angie Hong will visit area libraries, and walk-and-talk at Franconia Sculpture Garden, to spread the word about her new book.
Charge: Driver hit woman walking on shoulder in Maplewood, left her there to die
In an interview Tuesday with the Star Tribune, the defendant denied hitting anyone.