Suspect flees during Washington County trial
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
Facing a financial shortfall of $5 million in its budget, Stillwater Area Public School is likely to cut dozens of staff positions.
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.
Metro Transit unveils new rapid bus line
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
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.
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.
Buick stuck in White Bear Lake removed
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.
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.
Buick stuck frozen in White Bear Lake
A viral video is going around on social media of a Buick stuck in the ice at White Bear Lake. It has been nearly a month and its still there while fish swim around it.
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.