An Eagan claw‑arcade says two masked thieves smashed a window and stole $25K–$30K in rare Pokémon cards; the shop posted serial numbers and is offering a reward.

Utilities say this week’s heat — not data centers — still drives summer peaks, but new facilities are reshaping who pays for upgrades.

Eric Tostrud took over as chief judge of Minnesota’s federal court on July 1, inheriting a bench strained by immigration litigation.

A 9-year-old drowned Tuesday night at Campfire Cove Aqua Park at Do Nothin Campground near Balsam Lake; Polk County authorities and the medical examiner are investigating.

Three Minneapolis beaches were closed after routine tests found E. coli; park officials say recent heavy rain likely carried bacteria into the lakes and no illnesses have been reported.

A Riverhead man was charged after allegedly threatening staff at the Plaza Motel in East Grand Forks; court papers say he warned of a “blood bath” and mentioned buying a shotgun.

A 27-year-old Eveleth woman died after a pickup left eastbound I-94 in Eau Claire; the driver, from Brooklyn Park, was arrested on suspicion of OWI. Troopers are investigating.

Federal prosecutors charged 25 people in a major Minneapolis drug trafficking probe that targeted two gangs accused of moving fentanyl through open-air markets. The cases include firearms and violent-crime allegations and follow a long-term federal investigation.

Saint Paul has opened a survey and advisory meetings to shape a 20–30-year long-range plan for Harriet Island. Officials say community input will guide riverfront investments and events.

The Attorney General's office will host a Minneapolis forum next Tuesday to gather public input on Sanford Health's proposed merger with North Memorial.

A 26-year-old Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City teacher and cross-country coach was arrested after investigators say he sent explicit Snapchat photos to a 16-year-old student.

Researchers found adults, juveniles and pregnant bloody red shrimp in Duluth‑Superior harbor, confirming Lake Superior now hosts the invasive species.

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says he now expects one rate hike this year as AI-driven demand and persistent inflation complicate the outlook. The shift tightens the odds that borrowing costs will stay higher.