Helicopter Crashes into Maplewood Garage

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, 10:42am

Police say a helicopter crashed into a garage in Maplewood Wednesday morning.

Reports of a low-flying helicopter were first heard around 8:20 a.m. near Interstate-694 and the river in the city of Maplewood. About five minutes later, a neighbor tells KSTP she heard the helicopter going down on the 2700 block of Seventh Street East near Century Avenue in Maplewood.

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Man Shot in St. Paul, No Arrests Made

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, 9:11am

A man is hospitalized after a shooting in St. Paul overnight.

Police say the man was shot around midnight on the 1100 block of Reaney Avenue. He was taken to Regions Hospital and underwent surgery.

Police say the victim knew the shooter and another man who was with him. The incident is still under investigation, and no arrests have been made.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Redeveloped Turtle Lake Co. Park and Shelter

Submitted by KSTP News Staff

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 8:50pm

Turtle Lake County Park - Photo courtesy of Ramsey County.

Local officials will celebrate the reopening of the new picnic shelter and redeveloped Turtle Lake County Park, 4979 Hodgson Rd. in Shoreview, at a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 19 at 5 p.m.

The park redevelopment project included construction of a new picnic shelter and beach building, installation of wood chips at the playground, and turf restoration.

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White Bear Lake Earns Top Financial Reporting Award

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 11:59am

The White Bear Lake Area School District was recently given national and local awards for excellence in financial reporting.

The awards, which are based off the June 30, 2012, audit report, come from the Minnesota Association of School Business Officials and the Government Finance Officers Association.

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Tickets on Sale for Mounds View Community Theatre's 'Les Mis'

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 11:31am

The Mounds View Community Theatre is celebrating its 30th season with the regional premiere of “Les Miserables.”

The show is the world’s longest-running musical and tells the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his experience of redemption.

The show runs from July 12-28 at Irondale Theater, located at 2425 Long Lake Rd. in New Brighton.

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2 Carjackings Reported at Kowalski's Lot in St. Paul

Submitted by Maricella Miranda, Web Producer

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 11:03am

Police are searching for a suspect involved in two carjackings in St. Paul.

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Street Rods to 'Jump Start' Minn. Back to 50s

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 6:05am

The lunchtime crowd in downtown St. Paul will get a taste of what's in store at the 40th annual "Back to the Fifties" Weekend.

More than a dozen street rods will rev their way to Mears Park on Thursday.

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