Washington County Name a Snowplow contest now open for submissions

County staff will review submissions, with top ideas heading to a round of public voting in January 2026, when two winners will be selected.

MN dancers to perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Dancers from White Bear Lake, Minnesota are off to New York City to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Father neglected by personal care assistant son before death: Charges

A son tasked with being a PCA for his father is being charged with criminal neglect after charges say he was hospitalized multiple times prior to his death.

Stillwater schools facing lawsuit after AI child porn charges
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The Stillwater School District is facing a lawsuit after a former employee was charged with using AI to make child pornography using pictures of students he worked with. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.

Immigration services fraud: 3 accused of swindling $500K from Spanish-speaking congregations

Authorities have charged three people in connection with a large-scale fraud scheme that targeted Spanish-speaking church communities with promises of legal immigration services that were never provided.

Local mother helps families through horse nonprofit

A mother from Stillwater is using her family’s love of horses to bring other families to the barns and experience horses and ponies.

Minnesota special election for Senate District 47: Who's on the ballot

A special election to fill the Minnesota Senate seat previously held by former Minnesota DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell will be held on Nov. 4. Here's who's running.

SNAP benefits: Cottage Grove town hall on federal cuts [FULL]
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Minnesota State Senator Judy Seeberger and Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham hosted a town hall in Cottage Grove about the impact that federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid could have on Minnesotans.

Ex-St. Paul police employee accused of possessing 11 pounds of meth, fentanyl: Charges

A Woodbury man who worked for the St. Paul Police Department has been terminated following his arrest on a serious drug charge. Law enforcement reportedly found 9.8 pounds of methamphetamine, and 1.68 pounds of Fentanyl inside his home.

White Bear Lake fraudulent student: Search warrant details birth certificate used in enrollment

Authorities are seeking copies of a birth certificate and other enrollment documents as part of an ongoing investigation into a 22-year-old man accused of enrolling as a student at White Bear Lake Area High School.

White Bear Lake schools hear parent concerns
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Community members spoke at a White Bear Lake School Board meeting on Monday ? the first since allegations surfaced over a man accused of posing as a student in the district?s high school.

White Bear Lake fraudulent student: Search warrant reveals new details

A search warrant reveals additional details into the investigation of a 22-year-old man suspected of enrolling as a student at White Bear Lake High School.

Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Oct. 10-12)

From vibrant art fairs and comic book conventions to a festive fall celebration, there are plenty of things to do in Minnesota this weekend.

Stillwater residents call for action on gun violence
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Stillwater leaders, teachers, and parents came together on Monday to press Minnesota lawmakers to take action on gun violence and for Governor Walz to call a special session.

Man used bogus birth certificate to enroll in high school as teenager, superintendent says

The man who claimed to be a teenager and enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School in September used a fake birth certificate and lied on forms, the superintendent said Thursday.

State lawmaker pushing for change after White Bear Lake High School scandal

A Minnesota lawmaker is calling for accountability and legislative reform following revelations that a 22-year-old man used false documents to enroll at White Bear Lake Area High School while posing as a 17-year-old student.