Union leaders say Stillwater prison closing is 'dangerous' and 'disrespectful' to staff
Correctional staff and union leaders are calling for state leaders to stop the closure of Stillwater prison.
Crash near Cottage Grove involving semi leaves 1 with life-threatening injuries
The Minnesota State Patrol says at least one person is seriously injured after a semi-truck hit a pickup truck in Denmark Township near Cottage Grove on Wednesday afternoon.
Cottage Grove bus driver charged with DWI after alleged 0.28 BAC
A 36-year-old Hastings man is accused of drunk driving after showing up to his shift as a bus driver more than three times the legal limit.
Washington Co. horse tests positive for virus that leads to debilitating disease
A Washington County horse has reportedly tested positive for an infectious virus that can lead to incoordination and hind-end weakness.
Jill Sobule's booking agent speaks out about her legacy, and time in Twin Cities
Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule was found dead in a house fire in Woodbury. Officials say it happened Thursday morning.
Woodbury house fire: Woman found dead Thursday morning
A house fire early Thursday in Woodbury left a woman in her 60s dead.
Jury finds man guilty of rape, kidnapping after skipping trial before cross-examination
The man who failed to show up for cross-examination in his criminal trial has been found guilty by a Washington County jury on charges of kidnapping, rape and domestic assault.
Kidnapping suspect wanted after skipping trial before closings
A Washington County man accused of kidnapping and rape is now wanted on a warrant after he skipped out on court ahead of closing arguments in his trial.
Stillwater Schools to cut 35 positions due to budget shortfall
The district blames decreasing student enrollment, inflation and uncertainty with government funding for reasons behind the proposed staff reduction.
Man dies after crashing into concrete wall in St. Paul Park
A man is dead after he crashed into a concrete wall in St. Paul Park Saturday morning.
Ice out on White Bear Lake declared
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has declared an ice-out on White Bear Lake.
5 arrested in Washington County minor prostitution sting
On the heels of a major prostitution bust in Bloomington that netted the arrest of a Minnesota state senator, Washington County deputies say they arrested five people trying to meet-up for sex with minors.
METRO Gold Line opens in east Twin Cities metro
Elected officials gathered on Saturday to celebrate a milestone accomplishment. Saturday was the first day of operations for the new METRO Gold Line, a frequent all-day bus service along a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in the east metro.



















