Jill Sobule found dead in Woodbury house fire
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Firefighters found singer and songwriter Jill Sobule dead inside a burning home in Woodbury on Thursday. Sobule was known for the 1995 hits "Supermodel" and "I Kissed a Girl." The cause of the fire is still being investigated.

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.

Suspect flees during Washington County trial
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Police are searching for a man charged with kidnapping, domestic assault and criminal sexual conduct after he skipped the final day of his trial. Authorities believe David Powers may have cut off his GPS monitoring device, and he remains on the run.

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.

Staff cuts planned at Stillwater schools
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Facing a financial shortfall of $5 million in its budget, Stillwater Area Public School is likely to cut dozens of staff positions.

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.

Metro Transit unveils new rapid bus line
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Metro Transit now offers a rapid bus line that reaches out to the east metro. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.

Metro Transit Gold Line to open this weekend
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The Metro Transit Gold Line, running from Woodbury to downtown St. Paul, is set to open for service this weekend. FOX 9's Se Kwon was live with Oakdale Mayor Kevin Zabel to learn more.

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.

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. 

Buick stuck in White Bear Lake removed
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The car that was stuck in the ice on White Bear Lake was removed Thursday after being in the ice for a month.

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.