Donald Blom, killer of Katie Poirier, dies in Minnesota prison
Donald Blom, the man convicted in the 1999 killing of convenience store clerk Katie Poirier in a case that shook Minnesota, has died while serving a prison sentence of life without parole, the Department of Corrections said Wednesday.
Donald Blom, the man convicted in the 1999 killing of convenience store clerk Katie Poirier in a case that shook Minnesota, has died while serving a prison sentence of life without parole, the Department of Corrections said Wednesday.
Woodbury grad party deadly shooting: Stepdad of teen killed sentenced
Keith Dawson was sentenced on Friday afternoon to prison for his role in a shooting at a high school graduation party in Woodbury. The incident led to the death of his stepson, 14-year-old Demaris Hobbs-Ekdal.
Keith Dawson was sentenced on Friday afternoon to prison for his role in a shooting at a high school graduation party in Woodbury. The incident led to the death of his stepson, 14-year-old Demaris Hobbs-Ekdal.
Cottage Grove police arrest four teen car theft suspects, including two hiding in port-a-potty
Police say they found the last two suspects hiding together in a porta-potty by a new housing development.
Police say they found the last two suspects hiding together in a porta-potty by a new housing development.
Woodbury man assaulted in his driveway during armed robbery: police
Woodbury police are investigating an armed robbery after a man was assaulted in the driveway outside his home early Thursday morning.
Woodbury police are investigating an armed robbery after a man was assaulted in the driveway outside his home early Thursday morning.
Charges: Alarming text forced police to close Maplewood Mall on Tuesday
A man is facing charges for threatening Maplewood Mall and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
A man is facing charges for threatening Maplewood Mall and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
Remembering George Musser: Family asks people to place red ribbons to honor him
The family of George Musser, who was found dead after going missing in Stillwater, asks people to place red ribbons to honor the 20-year-old man.
The family of George Musser, who was found dead after going missing in Stillwater, asks people to place red ribbons to honor the 20-year-old man.
Stillwater vigil for George Musser: 'Hug the people that you love'
In blistering cold temperatures on Monday night, dozens of people joined family members of George Musser, the man found dead after a search Sunday in Stillwater, for a vigil to honor the young man's life.
In blistering cold temperatures on Monday night, dozens of people joined family members of George Musser, the man found dead after a search Sunday in Stillwater, for a vigil to honor the young man's life.
Vigil honors life of young man found dead in Stillwater
In blistering cold temperatures on Monday night, dozens of people joined family members of George Musser, the man found dead after a search Sunday in Stillwater, for a vigil to honor the young man's life.
In blistering cold temperatures on Monday night, dozens of people joined family members of George Musser, the man found dead after a search Sunday in Stillwater, for a vigil to honor the young man's life.
Missing man found dead after search in Stillwater
After a search on Christmas Day, a man reported missing in Stillwater has been found dead, family members say.
After a search on Christmas Day, a man reported missing in Stillwater has been found dead, family members say.
Stillwater police searching for missing 20-year-old man
Braving subzero temperatures, more than 100 people came together on Christmas Day to search for a missing 20-year-old in Stillwater.
Braving subzero temperatures, more than 100 people came together on Christmas Day to search for a missing 20-year-old in Stillwater.
Oakdale police officer accused of making harassing phone calls to sovereign citizen under surveillance
While on a surveillance job, an Oakdale police officer is accused of making a series of anonymous phone calls to a potentially dangerous wanted man, who police believe is a "sovereign citizen", that later sparked an armed SWAT situation.
While on a surveillance job, an Oakdale police officer is accused of making a series of anonymous phone calls to a potentially dangerous wanted man, who police believe is a "sovereign citizen", that later sparked an armed SWAT situation.
2 hurt in shooting at Oakdale, Minn. bar
A late-night shooting at an Oakdale sports bar left two people hurt, police say.
A late-night shooting at an Oakdale sports bar left two people hurt, police say.
Forest Lake Police finds nearly 150 tires dumped on roads
Forest Lake Police found 146 tires dumped on roads earlier this week and would "love to chat" with those responsible.
Forest Lake Police found 146 tires dumped on roads earlier this week and would "love to chat" with those responsible.
Man charged with sneaking into Forest Lake High School with knife
A man who managed to sneak into the Forest Lake Area High School on Tuesday morning, apparently carrying a knife, is now facing a criminal charge.
A man who managed to sneak into the Forest Lake Area High School on Tuesday morning, apparently carrying a knife, is now facing a criminal charge.
Melt Pizza Company to open Stillwater restaurant
Chef Anthony Gilbert has announced that his concept, Melt Pizza Company, will take over the former Lolito restaurant at 112 Main St. N in historic downtown Stillwater.
Chef Anthony Gilbert has announced that his concept, Melt Pizza Company, will take over the former Lolito restaurant at 112 Main St. N in historic downtown Stillwater.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train to roll through the Twin Cities: schedule
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will bring its live music and festive atmosphere to the Twin Cities for the first time in three years next week.
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will bring its live music and festive atmosphere to the Twin Cities for the first time in three years next week.
Stillwater father opens bait shop to help son with special needs
Walleye Willies Bait and Tackle has already been reeling in customers since opening in Stillwater, Minnesota, but its owner has a bigger goal than selling bait.
Walleye Willies Bait and Tackle has already been reeling in customers since opening in Stillwater, Minnesota, but its owner has a bigger goal than selling bait.
Crash leaves semi trailer hanging over I-694 overpass
A crash along I-694 in Oakdale has left a semi's trailer hanging over the side of an overpass.
A crash along I-694 in Oakdale has left a semi's trailer hanging over the side of an overpass.
Trailer hangs over 694 overpass in Oakdale, Minn.
A crash along I-694 in Oakdale has left a semi's trailer hanging over the side of an overpass. Traffic cameras show the jack-knifed semi blocking northbound lanes on I-694 over County Road 14. An alert from MnDOT says I-694 is expected to be closed for three hours.
A crash along I-694 in Oakdale has left a semi's trailer hanging over the side of an overpass. Traffic cameras show the jack-knifed semi blocking northbound lanes on I-694 over County Road 14. An alert from MnDOT says I-694 is expected to be closed for three hours.
Suspected drunk driver going wrong way injures pregnant woman in Cottage Grove crash
Cottage Grove Police used a wrong-way crash on Friday as a reminder for the dangers of drinking and driving after a pregnant woman was injured during the collision.
Cottage Grove Police used a wrong-way crash on Friday as a reminder for the dangers of drinking and driving after a pregnant woman was injured during the collision.


















