Driver sentenced in fatal Forest Lake hit-and-run crash
A driver was sentenced on Thursday for the deadly July 2023 hit-and-run in Forest Lake that claimed the life of 17-year-old Darisha Bailey Vath.
Should cities ban cryptocurrency kiosks to combat scams? Some are considering it
The Forest Lake City Council met Monday night to discuss how to handle a surge in scams involving cryptocurrency kiosks.
Stillwater school district restricts access to LGBTQ+ children's books
Two books that were donated to the Stillwater Area School District will be only be allowed to be checked out by students who have their parents' permission.
Car stuck in ice on White Bear Lake removed after a month
The Buick that had been stuck in ice on White Bear Lake for a month was finally removed Thursday.
Ex-school district employee used AI to create child sexual abuse images: Charges
A former school district employee in Minnesota has been federally indicted for taking photos of children and using AI technology to create sexual abuse images, court records claim.
Cottage Grove school bus driver arrested for DUI
A Cottage Grove school bus driver is accused of showing up to his afternoon shift drunk.
Buick frozen in White Bear Lake goes viral on social media
A viral video is going around on social media of a Buick stuck in the ice at White Bear Lake.
Hastings death investigation: Victim ID'd, police ask public for help
Law enforcement officials are asking for the public's help in finding evidence related to the death of a man some believe may have been targeted and killed.
DFL Sen. Mitchell faces new charge in alleged burglary
Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) has been given an additional charge for the burglary of her stepmother's home with the goal of getting items that belonged to her late father.
For grocery store crooner, talent is in the bag
Five days a week, Jordan Krolak gives customers at the Lunds and Byerlys in town a helping hand to lighten their load as they go along their way.
Man found dead in Hastings ditch may be connected to 'suspicious' fire
Authorities are investigating after the body of a man was found in a ditch in Hastings Sunday morning. The man's death could be connected to a suspicious fire that happened in Denmark Township.
Forest Lake reacts to Pete Hegseth’s defense secretary confirmation
Forest Lake native Pete Hegseth has now been sworn in as President Trump’s pick for defense secretary.
