Lexington News

Has there been a rash of cell phone towers tipping over lately? What are the numbers? And what are the odds? More from North Metro Can you hear me now? Apparently not if you're calling by cell phone in the southeastern section of Ham Lake.

The volume of the opposition had everything to do with Key Air's decision to withdraw its request for an extended runway at the Anoka County-Blaine Airport, said President and CEO Brad Kost.

It seems that everywhere you'll go, people will wanna know: How are you going to get there? Numerous disruptions are right around the corner for motorists throughout the Twin Cities area, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation .

Citizens who packed city hall last Thursday applauded the decision. A large group stood in protest to support a request made by Blaine resident Scott Lipa.

Sgt. 1st Class Billeigh Riser Jr. was a new St. Paul firefighter when he was sent to Iraq, his second tour of duty with the U.S. Army Reserve.

For two days, a Fargo, N.D., woman was beaten and raped while being held captive in the north metro, police say.

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Life Editor Blaine Park Board commissioners still aren't biting on the idea of partially using a Lexington Avenue open space parcel for a long debated city-owned dog park or off-leash dog exercise area.

Three people are taken to the hospital following a crash in Pierce County. It happened around 4:50 p.m. Saturday afternoon, on Highway 128, just north of the Village of Elmwood.

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Life Editor Blaine City Council members may be done dealing directly to acquire an easement that's needed to connect a line to the city's nearly completed fourth water tower.

This text is replaced by the Flash movie. A string of seven grass fires in Anoka County on Monday consumed hundreds of acres of marshland, put about 30 homes in danger and prompted a criminal investigation as to whether they were intentionally set.

Roseville has its signature rose. Maplewood uses a maple leaf to tell drivers when they've entered the city.

Under regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development , which distributes the CDBG dollars, agencies had until the end of 2008 to submit reimbursement requests for money allocated to them in ...

Alcohol arrest: An officer on patrol about 2:45 a.m. Jan. 10 saw a gray Lincoln Town Car traveling north on Lexington Avenue at Central Street.

The Centennial School District has found more than a new leader for its schools; it has found a fighter.

Centennial Lakes police rank-and-file are going public with gripes about their boss.

Burglary of unoccupied residence: About 1:30 a.m. Dec. 2, police got a report of a burglary at a vacant home in the 1700 block of Center Street.

Ordinance violation: Officers on patrol about 7 a.m. Nov. 18 responded to citizen complaints that garbage collectors were in the area in violation of a city ordinance.