Keep on trekking: Forest Lake retiree hikes all 67 MN state parks
Over the last four summers, Kori Sawyer has trekked across all 67 state parks, battling mosquitos and taking in the beauty of the various landscapes Minnesota has to offer.
Washington County hosting costume exchange ahead of Halloween
Washington County is hosting a costume swap, where people can donate children's costumes and shop for different ones — for free.
Stillwater prison conditions: DOC orders more extensive water testing
The commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections has ordered “additional and more comprehensive” water testing be done at the Stillwater prison to confirm the water is safe for drinking. On Sunday, Sept. 3 more than 100 inmates refused to return to their cells to protest what they say is brown water in their cells and a lack of air conditioning in the prison during the height of the latest heat wave.
Families of inmates at Stillwater prison continue to speak-out about conditions
On Sunday, more than 100 inmates refused to return to their cells to protest what they say is brown water in their cells and a lack of air conditioning in the prison during the height of the latest heat wave.
Stillwater prison conditions protested
Nearly a week after a peaceful protest led to an emergency lockdown at Stillwater prison, activists continue to lobby complaints about the conditions in the prison.
I-694 ramps closed Wednesday morning
A traffic incident near Highway 36 and Interstate 694 forced on and off ramps to close for several hours Wednesday morning.
Protesters rally outside Stillwater prison after emergency lockdown
Extreme heat is putting a focus again on the problems highlighted by a peaceful inmate protest at the Stillwater state prison.
Protesters rally outside Stillwater prison
Extreme heat is putting a focus again on the problems highlighted by a peaceful inmate protest at the Stillwater state prison. The protest ended Sunday, but their advocates came again Monday as a lockdown kept the inmates out of communication.
Stillwater inmate explains protest at prison
A recorded conversation sheds some insight into why inmates staged a protest at Stillwater prison on Sunday.
Stillwater prison incident that sparked lockdown 'resolved'
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says a situation at the Stillwater prison has been "resolved" after an emergency lockdown on Sunday.
MN DOC commish on Stillwater prison lockdown
Paul Schnell spoke with members of the media about the emergency lockdown at the Stillwater prison on Sunday, after about 100 inmates refused to return to their cells.
Stillwater prison inmate explains protest that sparked lockdown
State officials say the incident that sparked a lockdown at Stillwater prison on Sunday is now resolved and under control. The prison is expected to remain in lockdown through the long weekend.
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Stillwater prison lockdown: Aerial video [RAW]
First responders have staged outside Stillwater prison as the facility has been placed into emergency lockdown on Sunday.
Refrigerator theft attempt causes $250,000 in damages at apartment
Police in Cottage Grove are searching for two suspects accused of stealing electronics and causing $250,000 in damages to a brand-new apartment complex.
Police search for Cottage Grove theft suspects
Police in Cottage Grove are searching for two men suspected of causing $250,000 in damages after attempting to steal a large appliance from an apartment complex.
Charges upgraded against driver accused of running down teen girl with car in Forest Lake
More charges have been filed against a man accused of intentionally running over and killing a Forest Lake teen girl last month.
Motorcyclist dies in Washington County crash
A 49-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Highway 61 Friday evening, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
No charges for Stillwater officers who shot man at apartment complex
Prosecutors will not bring charges against two Stillwater, Minnesota police officers who shot and killed a man at an apartment complex last March, ruling the use of force was justified.
Driver plows into construction barrels, sending one into worker in Oakdale
A construction worker is recovering after being hit by a flying orange barrel.
Construction worker hit by traffic barrel
A construction worker is recovering after being hit by a flying orange barrel. The worker was setting up barrels to close a lane on Highway 36 in Oakdale. The incident was captured on MnDOT video, which shows a driver plowing into the barrels, sending one of them into the worker. The Minnesota State Patrol says the worker was taken to the hospital, and is expected to recover. The driver who hit the barrels drove off. Troopers are working to identify him.