An 81-year-old man sustained a skull fracture in a hammer attack in a Duluth supermarket bathroom. The suspect, Lance Tolbert, faces attempted murder charges. The victim and assailant were strangers, and the motive is unclear.

The Duluth Police Department utilized social media to find the owner of a lost dog, encouraging contact with the local animal shelter and community sharing for a swift reunion.

The Coon Rapids City Council advances plans for a new pedestrian bridge and improved lighting at the Soccer Complex to enhance safety and community engagement.

A traffic stop by a Morrison County deputy led to a violent altercation and serious knife injuries to the suspect, who was then airlifted to a hospital. The Minnesota BCA is investigating the incident.

State lawmakers approve pay increase for Minneapolis rideshare drivers; the city anticipates Timberwolves' playoffs celebrations.

Sen. Westlin from Minnesota will attend the 29th annual BILLD fellowship in Madison, where 39 lawmakers from the Midwest and Canada will hone their policymaking skills, focusing on collaboration and leadership in a partisan environment.

Minneapolis will have a damp Memorial Day with a 70% chance of rain during the day, although clearer weather is expected later in the week with a low chance of showers.

Mayor Koch proclaims Poppy Day in Coon Rapids, where the City Council approved a temporary liquor license, updated residential zoning ordinances, improved fire prevention fines, and plans for a new pedestrian bridge and soccer complex lighting.

Anoka County is seeking volunteers to become recycling ambassadors through a program of virtual educational classes held Tuesday evenings, with a requirement to volunteer 30 hours post-training.

Westbound Highway 55 in the Twin Cities will close from May 28 for two weeks due to MnDOT's pavement project, with detours via Highways 169, I-394, and I-494.

Free yoga session led by Sofia Silva will be held on June 7 at The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park to relieve stress, welcoming all skill levels with bilingual instruction in English and Spanish.

Cleary Lake Regional Park is hosting an Old Growth Forest Mindfulness Hike on June 4, inviting the public for a serene, two-mile mindful walk and stretching exercises, free of charge.

A Minneapolis man, Raphael Raymond Nunn, was found guilty by a federal jury of kidnapping, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft after an armed crime spree.