A two‑car crash outside the CC Club on Lyndale Ave S early Thursday left one man in critical condition and a driver jailed amid a possible road‑rage shooting.

ASCE kept Minnesota at a 'C' in 2026, praising bridges and energy but warning of a $20 billion roads shortfall unless funding becomes steadier.

Minneapolis will deploy a summer program called 'Chief Beats' to add extra late‑night officers on busy weekend nights as part of its 2026 summer safety plan.

A Minneapolis couple hunting for a slightly larger home found few roomy options under $350,000, highlighting tight inventory and rising local prices.

Two bills inspired by Colin Hortman cleared the Minnesota Legislature this week, requiring police to disclose chemical agents used inside buildings and limiting insurance exclusions for cleanup.

Pottery Barn will take a roughly 12,500‑sq‑ft spot at Rosedale Center, replacing the former Granite City and aiming to open in Q3 2027.

The Minnesota Supreme Court denied Adam Fravel’s appeal on April 29, 2026, upholding his conviction and life sentence in the 2023 killing of Madeline Kingsbury.

St. Paul’s Grand Old Day returns June 7 with music across six stages, a parade, a 5K and 150+ vendors. Organizers are seeking sponsors as costs rise.

St. Paul’s West Side revives its Cinco de Mayo celebration May 1–2 as a smaller, community-first festival with a parade, car show and local performers. Organizers say safety coordination and volunteers are key.

Federal agents executed early-morning search warrants at a Phillips neighborhood day care Tuesday, part of a wider probe into alleged fraud. Neighbors said the heavy presence revived tensions from winter's Metro Surge.

Minneapolis’ City Council approved a temporary 45‑day pre‑eviction notice to help renters hit by Operation Metro Surge; the measure now heads to Mayor Frey, who can sign or veto. Housing advocates say aid must arrive fast to make the time matter.

A near‑term surplus masks a widening multiyear shortfall, forcing Minnesota lawmakers to weigh one‑time fixes, cash for capital projects and tough trade‑offs for local priorities.

Steady rain and scattered thunderstorms arrive late Sunday and continue into Monday. Expect gusty winds and about an inch of rain; plan for slower commutes.