JR Hospitality bought two Bloomington airport hotels, adding 259 rooms as the Mall of America water park project moves through approvals.

An MRI showed right‑knee inflammation for Anthony Edwards and he’ll be re‑evaluated in 1–2 weeks, a potentially costly absence for Minnesota’s seeding push.

Niron Magnetics is scouting sites for a 1.6 million‑square‑foot plant that would dramatically scale U.S. production of rare‑earth‑free magnets.

Hayden Heights Library will close next Thursday for an 18‑month overhaul. The renovation adds study rooms, a flexible community room and an outdoor reading garden.

St. Paul set aside $300,000 for immigrant legal help but none of it has been disbursed yet. City officials say they’re weighing long-term options before spending the funds.

Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are striking the Twin Cities on Sunday. Travel is strongly discouraged as crews battle widespread drifting and poor visibility.

Bloomington police arrested Morgan Carleton after an NCMEC tip and say detectives believe there may be additional victims. Investigators ask witnesses to call 952-563-4900.

South St. Paul will close Northview Pool this summer to prepare the site for a new outdoor aquatics center; the project depends on state bonding and an estimated $8.5M price tag.

A man was struck by a stray bullet at a St. Paul bus stop near White Bear Avenue; police say preliminary information points to an exchange of gunfire between vehicles. No arrests have been reported.

An Apple Valley man faces felony charges after police say a motorcycle chase in Eagan reached 107 mph and officers recovered suspected cocaine. Court records name the 30-year-old defendant and detail the seizure.

A 20-year-old entrepreneur is converting the former DJ’s Clam Shack in downtown Stillwater into E’s Gourmet Sandwiches, aiming to open in May with SBA-backed financing.

Brooklyn Park police warn residents after a Facebook advisory that scammers are steering victims to crypto kiosks. Officials outline reporting steps and state protections.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar holds double-digit leads in early statewide polls as Republican hopefuls jockey for position ahead of the Aug. 11 primary. The race was reshaped after Gov. Tim Walz withdrew amid a fraud investigation.