Former ranch in Washington County, Minn. declared new wildlife management area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has designated a 1,820-acre wooded area in Washington County as a new wildlife management area.
Stillwater prison lockdown: 9 staff members hospitalized for exposure to substance
The Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater went into a lockdown after nine staff members were hospitalized for being exposed to an “unknown substance," according to officials.
Hugo manhunt subject charged with murder in mother's death
The subject of a manhunt north of the Twin Cities has been charged in the brutal assault and death of his mother in their Hugo home.
Murder suspect arrested after manhunt in Hugo
The man wanted for a murder in Hugo, Minn. has been arrested Tuesday morning, after an overnight manhunt in Washington County.
Northern Lights shine in Minnesota: Photos
A strong geomagnetic storm in Earth's atmosphere made for a spectacular show of the Northern Lights in Minnesota overnight.
Oakdale police officer lawfully used force during March standoff
The officer who fired a shot at a man during an hours-long standoff in Oakdale acted lawfully in his use-of-force, the Washington County Attorney's Office determined.
Cottage Grove hit hard by severe storms, mayor declares state of emergency
The mayor of Cottage Grove has declared a state of emergency after recent severe weather caused "significant damage" in the area.
Cottage Grove man stole $157K in romantic, family schemes: Charges
Oluwole Salu, 33, is accused of orchestrating a series of scams over the course of years, including schemes where he posed as a relative or romantic interest to convince people to send money, officials said.
Alamao Draftouse to reopen Woodbury theater in August
Alamo Drafthouse in Woodbury is getting ready to welcome back moviegoers after announcing its closure in June.
Driver charged in Lake Elmo crash that killed 5-year-old girl
A 48-year-old driver is facing charges in a Lake Elmo crash that left a 5-year-old girl dead earlier this year.
Woodbury Target standoff: Attorney's office says police acted lawful in shooting of suspect
The Washington County Attorney's Office has concluded that when the Woodbury police officer and Washington County Sheriff's Deputy shot the man who pointed a pellet gun at them, it was a lawful use of force.












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