Ramsey, Washington counties to make it easier for ex-offenders to seal records
The effort is designed to help rehabilitated residents to get ahead in their lives.
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New details on suspected tornadoes that ripped through Minnesota
Bone Lake in Minnesota and Bone Lake in Wisconsin were hit hard.
17 metro-area lakes receive failing grades for water quality
Lakes like Nokomis and Bde Maka Ska weren't included in the findings.
Minneapolis has seen 65 overdoses in 9 days, one of them fatal
Alerts have been issued from law enforcement across the metro.
Body found southeast of Forest Lake in Washington County
The body was discovered Sunday afternoon.
Woman believes renter beat her dog to death, fundraiser says
The woman alleges that her roommate beat her dog.
Suicidal man with knife shot dead by police in Stillwater
The man died in hospital after the shooting at around 1 a.m.
Man arrested for kidnap after forcing 5 s out of their home
The ordeal happened on Wednesday evening.
Suicidal, armed man shot dead by police in east metro
It happened in Lake Elmo just after midnight Thursday.
Walmart will officially replace historic drive-in
The days are numbered for a summertime staple for movie fans in the southern Twin Cities metro. The Cottage Grove City Council voted unanimously Wednesday in favor of Walmart's plan to build a new SuperCenter store, the South Washington County Bulletin reports. It will be built on the site of the Cottage View Drive-In. After nearly five decades in business, the movie theater will permanently close in October.
First homeless shelter opens in Washington County
The former rectory of the Guardians Angels Catholic Church in Oakdale has officially become the first homeless shelter in Washington County. The manager of the facility -- which can house about six families a night -- is also meant to promote the awareness of homelessness.
CDC: Fatal brain infection killed Forest Lake boy
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed an amoeba infection caused 9-year-old Jack Ariola Erenberg to contract a rare form of meningitis, the Associated Press reports. Health officials say the boy recently swam in Lily Lake in Stillwater -- which remains closed. Jack was taken off life-support and died earlier this month.
Hot air balloon stalls out over the St. Croix River
More than a dozen sightseers on a hot air balloon had to be "towed" to safety Saturday night. The Washington County Sheriff's Office tells KARE 11 the balloon stalled out because of a lack of wind. Officers were able to pull the balloon to the shore along the St. Croix River near Afton.
More time needed in Stillwater Lumberjack Days investigation
Washington County Attorney Pete Orput told the Pioneer Press his office is still reviewing evidence in the case involving former Stillwater Lumberjack Days organizer Dave Eckberg. The newspaper writes it could take another month before a charging decision is made. Last month, Eckberg and his wife filed for personal bankruptcy. Court documents show the couple owes a list of more than 100 creditors nearly $2.4 million.