The first-ever Lt. Beverly Rodriguez Service Award was presented Friday to a team of Metro Transit Police Department employees who, like her, are devoted to helping the homeless. The award was presented to the department’s Homeless Action Team — the … Continued
A White Bear Township man is accused of raping a 51-year-old woman on Tuesday while she was out for an evening walk in Vadnais Heights. Tristen Alan Leritz, 21, of White Bear Township, was charged with felony criminal sexual conduct … Continued
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has rolled out a new policy that will severely undercut the ability for transgender troops who have been banned from the armed forces by the Trump administration to turn to … Continued
Forest Lake Area Schools is accepting applications to fill the seat vacated by board member Luke Hagglund, who resigned last week, citing a move out of the district. Hagglund’s term expires on Jan. 4, 2027. His replacement will serve on the … Continued
The Minnesota Department of Human Services ended its Medicaid-funded housing assistance program on Friday as federal prosecutions continue in what authorities have described as a “massive” fraud scheme that cost the state millions. DHS received final approval from the Centers … Continued
By ISABELLA VOLMERT, Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The man who opened fire in a Michigan church and set it ablaze was motivated by “anti-religious beliefs” against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the FBI confirmed Friday. … Continued