Out‑of‑state activists are converging on the Twin Cities for upstander trainings that teach legal‑observer skills, whistle codes and rapid‑response tactics organizers say blunt ICE operations.

St. Paul is redirecting roughly $1.4M to its Emergency Rental Assistance program and funding two staffers to speed payouts as demand rises after recent federal enforcement. Officials say the money will help dozens of families a month.

Warm Friday turns blustery with gusts up to 30 mph. A narrow band of light snow may clip areas south of I‑94 Saturday morning.

A UMN public‑health alert ties ByHeart powdered formula to 51 infant botulism cases across 19 states. All infants were hospitalized; officials report no deaths so far.

A police chase over a vehicle wanted in theft probes ended near Highway 100 in Robbinsdale; three adults were arrested and no one in the other car was hurt.

A 28-year-old was arrested after allegedly stealing tools and pulling a knife at a north St. Cloud NAPA store; he’s charged with felony robbery and due back in court March 13.

A Minnesota judge briefly held a DOJ lawyer in civil contempt after an immigrant was released without his ID, a flashpoint in a national clash over court orders.

An 84-year-old Rockville man died after a two-vehicle crash at Highway 15 and County Road 146. Troopers say airbags deployed, seat belts were used and alcohol wasn't a factor.

Fleet Farm agreed to pay $1 million and adopt new training and tracking after Minnesota sued over alleged sales to straw buyers tied to the 2021 Truck Park shooting.

Advocates packed the State Capitol and warned that current funding and grant pools fall far short of what's needed to preserve and build deeply affordable homes in St. Paul. Torre de San Miguel has become a focal point for calls to prioritize preservation and predictable dollars.

A MinneapoliMedia special report finds Minnesota’s mix of state aid, district lines and voter referenda concentrates school funding in wealthy suburbs, widening gaps with urban districts.

A non-fatal shooting at Maplewood Mall sent shoppers scrambling and closed the mall while police investigated. One person was wounded and authorities detained two juveniles.

Minnesota-born Crisp & Green is planning a St. Cloud location as part of a roughly 10-store state expansion. The company has not yet confirmed an address or opening date.