2 facing charges in St. Paul shooting

Star Tribune - Fri Nov 27

Charges could be filed Monday in the shooting death of a teenager in St. Paul's North End neighborhood on Thanksgiving morning, police said.

Maplewood proposes building $6M fire training facility for east...

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press - Fri Nov 27

St. Paul Fire Chief Tim Butler carries an oxygen tank after refilling it after a drill Monday November 16, 2009 at the department's training grounds on Energy Park Drive.

Red Kettle Campaign under way with lots of volunteers

HometownSource - Fri Nov 27

Clicking on the Web -- Howard Lestrud, ECM Online Managing Editor -- What is the Red Kettle? The Red Kettle is a symbol of HOPE and a container that can change the future of many of our people around the world who find themselves in "down and out" types of situations.

Ramsey County Sheriff's Office fires ex-Strike Force employee

Star Tribune - Thu Nov 26

A Ramsey County Sheriff's Office employee, who was the Metro Gang Strike Force's only administrative assistant and handled much of the unit's financial and evidence record-keeping, has been fired from her job.

Man pleads guilty to molesting girl

St. Paul - Wed Nov 25

John F. Knudson was every parent's nightmare as he stood in front of Ramsey County District Judge Gary Bastian on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to sexually molesting a 9-year-old girl whom he had lured to his side in Iris Park in St.

Red Kettle can change future for people

Mille Lacs County Times - Wed Nov 25

What is the Red Kettle? The Red Kettle is a symbol of HOPE and a container that can change the future of many of our people around the world who find themselves in "down and out" types of situations.

When it comes to DNA evidence, nothing's perfect

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press - Wed Nov 25

It's the silver bullet on crime shows like 'CSI' and a linchpin in untold court cases, but the reality behind DNA evidence is a lot more complicated.

Gang member admits killing rival outside St. Paul recreation center

TwinCities.com - Tue Nov 24

In the presence of more than two dozen supporters, a Vadnais Heights man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Ramsey County District Court to second-degree murder for the benefit of a gang.

St. Paul faces bias suit after man's acquittal in 1981 death

TwinCities.com - Tue Nov 24

Aaron Foster Sr., the former St. Paul Police Department employee acquitted in the 1981 death of his girlfriend, Barbara Winn, has sued the city.

Interstate 494 work begins Nov. 24

Jordan Independent - Newspaper and online community for Jordan, Minnesota - Mon Nov 23

A press release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation: ROSEVILLE -- Motorists may encounter delays on eastbound Interstate 494 between Highway 13 and Pilot Knob Road in Mendota Heights as crews begin foundation and guardrail work on Tuesday, Nov.