John Anderson, the winningest coach in Big Ten history, has died at 71. The University of Minnesota and the Gophers program released statements Sunday.

A driver was arrested after a witness reported an assault inside a car and the vehicle fled a traffic stop; State Patrol aviation helped track the vehicle.

University of Minnesota‑linked MyGender Dolls, designed for ages 4–10, are heading toward a 2026 rollout that has sparked questions about funding and classroom use.

A Hennepin County judge dismissed a theft-by-swindle charge against Bishop Harding Smith but kept a criminal case against his nonprofit alive. The split decision follows disputed payroll records tied to a 2021 county contract.

The U.S. Air Force F‑22 Raptor will headline the North Star Air Show in St. Cloud next weekend, flown by New York Mills native Capt. Nic "Laz" Le Tourneau.

Light rain Friday morning gives way to an Extreme Heat Watch for Saturday-Sunday. Highs could reach the mid-90s with heat indices near 100.

Four people were arrested after a Farmington hit-and-run killed 13‑year‑old Sasha Balandin. Investigators recovered a suspect vehicle and are asking the public for footage.

A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at a Lake Elmo Kwik Trip, the Minnesota Lottery confirmed. Winners have one year to claim prizes and names remain private unless they opt in.

A 9-year-old girl is in critical condition after being pulled from Como Pool in St. Paul. City officials say staff performed life‑saving measures and she was taken to Regions Hospital.

A TREND‑backed crowdfund is offering North Minneapolis residents a chance to co‑own Hawthorn Crossings starting at $1,000, with a limited neighborhood matching grant. Organizers say the move is meant to keep capital and retail control on the North Side.

SmartAsset ranks Minneapolis–St. Paul 8th‑most expensive to raise a child in 2026: families face about $33,307 a year, with childcare costing nearly $19,509.

A former University of St. Thomas student pleaded guilty after sneaking into a Frogtown home and groping a 12‑year‑old; he was sentenced and has been deported.

The Wild are shifting most local TV games to a new NHL-partnered Wild channel for 2026-27, promising cable, some over-the-air games and a paid streaming option.