Genetic genealogy key in identifying New Brighton Jane Doe 20 years later
For more than 20 years, the name and identity of Gail Marlene Johnson, who was found dead in Long Lake Regional Park, alluded authorities.
Genetic genealogy helps close cold cases in MN
For more than 20 years, the name and identity of a woman found dead in Long Lake Regional Park has eluded authorities. But on Friday, she finally got her name back: Gail Marlene Johnson.
Cold case: Investigators ID woman found dead at New Brighton park in 2000
COLD CASE: After 23 years of searching, authorities have determined the identity of the woman whose badly decomposed body was found in tall grass at a New Brighton park in 2000.
Living with Angelman Syndrome: A Minnesota family's tale
Rose Smith, a 5-year-old New Brighton girl, is one of 160 Minnesotans with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurogenic disorder that impacts about one in 15,000 to 20,000 people worldwide.
Minnesota Ice Castles opening date set, earliest in a decade
The Ice Castles in New Brighton will open to the public on New Year's Eve, marking the earliest opening date in a decade.
Break-in leaves hair extension supply store owner in New Brighton devastated
This is usually the busiest time of the year at Pampered Hair Haven in New Brighton.
Break-in leaves hair extension supply store owner in New Brighton devastated
This is usually the busiest time of the year at Pampered Hair Haven in New Brighton. But the hair extension supply business is temporarily closed and owner Joyce Iyawe is still cleaning up after a brazen burglary earlier this week.
Ice Castles returning to Minnesota this winter
The popular attraction made of ice is returning to Minnesota this winter with some new features.
Body found in New Brighton lake, second water recovery in two days for Twin Cities
A body was pulled from a New Brighton lake on Monday - the second to be found dead in a lake throughout the Twin Cities during the Labor Day weekend.
Twin Cities cooling centers prepare to welcome people trying to beat the heat
With heat index values of 100-plus degrees expected across much of Minnesota on Sunday and Monday, cities across the Twin Cities metro are opening free cooling centers for people to sit in the air conditioning.
How to stay safe in extreme heat
With heat index values of 100-plus degrees expected across much of Minnesota on Sunday and Monday, cities across the Twin Cities metro are opening free cooling centers for people to sit in the air conditioning. Officials also urge people to take precautions by avoiding strenuous activities, drinking plenty of water, staying out of the sun, checking on relatives and neighbors, and never leaving pets or people unattended in vehicles.
City of New Brighton turns to eco-friendly option to get rid of buckthorn
GOATS! Here's how the city of New Brighton is turning to these animals as an eco-friendly option to get rid of an invasive plant.
New Brighton turns to eco-friendly option to get rid of buckthorn
They’re hairy, don’t say much and chew with their mouths open and these new neighbors are attracting a lot of attention. Here's how the city of New Brighton is turning to an eco-friendly, non-chemical option to get rid of an invasive plant.
City of New Brighton turns to eco-friendly option to get rid of buckthorn
On this Earth Day, the city of New Brighton is turning to an eco-friendly option to get rid of an invasive plant - using goats to eat them!
School bus hit with students onboard, non-life threatening injuries reported
During the afternoon commute in New Brighton yesterday multiple agencies were dispatched to a report of a head-on crash involving a vehicle and school bus.
Ice Castles returns bigger and brighter in New Brighton
The classic winter attraction returns to Long Lake Regional Park with sculptures, thrones, slides and tunnels. Alex Lehnert got a first look.
Police: Armed man shot, killed by officers at Mounds View liquor store
A man has died after being shot by police officers Sunday night at a Mounds View, Minnesota liquor store.
Ice Castles returning to New Brighton, Minnesota
The Ice Castles are coming back to Minnesota this winter after missing out last year due to the pandemic.
Police trying to identify vehicle spotted before New Brighton, Minn. fire
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a vehicle spotted near a home that caught fire early Saturday morning in New Brighton, Minnesota.
New Brighton police investigate report of man offering candy to child
New Brighton police are investigating a report of a suspicious man in a van who offered candy to a child.