Body Found in Hastings; May Be linked To Missing Person Case
Law enforcement responded to a 911 call shortly before 10 a.m., finding the deceased man near the 1300 block of Ravenna Trail, east of a bridge crossing the Vermillion River.
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VIDEO: Oakdale House Fire Sparks 2nd-Alarm Response
Fire crews responded Monday evening to a large house fire on the 7500 block of Stillwater Boulevard North in Oakdale.
Man Found Guilty in Deadly Forest Lake Hit-and-Run
According to witnesses, a physical altercation between two groups preceded the incident and Simmons drove toward members of the opposing group multiple times, ultimately running over the victim and injuring three others.
2 Kids Pulled From Woodbury Lake After Falling Through Thin Ice
Emergency crews responded to Markgrafs Lake in Woodbury late Monday afternoon after two children fell through the ice.
Man Arrested After Firing Gun, Barricading Himself in Oakdale Home
Oakdale police arrested a 35-year-old man early Tuesday after he reportedly fired a gun inside a home and barricaded himself, prompting a response from the Washington County SWAT Team.
Second Inmate Sentenced For 2023 Assault On Prison Guard
A 27-year-old inmate got an additional 15-year prison sentence this week for his role in abetting the assault of a correctional employee last year.
Saint Paul Firefighters Battle 2 Recycling Center Fires
Saint Paul fire crews responded to two different blazes at commercial recycling centers Thursday evening, both reportedly caused by construction debris igniting within larger waste piles.
Woodbury Man Accused of Severe Abuse of Infant Daughter
Authorities say the investigation began on the morning of Sept. 24, 2024, when a Washington County Child Protection Services social worker alerted a Woodbury Police Department detective to the report of abuse involving the infant.
Woodbury Police Investigating Woman’s Death as Possible Homicide
On Wednesday, Oct. 9, at around 8:36 a.m., Woodbury EMS were called to the 500 block of Woodduck Drive for a “medical emergency,” police say. Despite life-saving efforts by responders, the person could not be revived.
9 Employees Hospitalized from Synthetic Drug Exposure at Stillwater Prison
Authorities say the incident began at 7:44 a.m. when a staff member responded to reports of an incarcerated man smoking an unknown substance in his cell.
Hugo Man Charged in 68-year-old Mom’s Brutal Beating Death
A Washington County man is facing a second-degree murder charge after authorities say he beat his mother to death in their Hugo home earlier this week and fled the scene, leading to a massive manhunt.
Suspect in Custody After Woman Killed in Washington County
Authorities were searching for a man considered “dangerous” after a 68-year-old woman was found with fatal injuries at a Washington County residence Monday evening.