A late-night blaze on Main Street in Sauk Centre damaged multiple businesses and apartments after an officer discovered flames just before midnight; no injuries were reported.

A 74-year-old Wahkon driver died after a Monday morning crash on Highway 169 near Onamia; the pickup driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Minnesota regulators sued the operator of Premium Home Service after an investigation linked thousands of fake contractor listings to tens of thousands of customers. The suits follow months of reporting and dozens of consumer complaints.

Downtowner Woodfire Grill on West Seventh will close May 17 as owner Moe Sharif steps away after decades in the neighborhood.

Body-camera footage released Monday shows a foot pursuit and a brief exchange of gunfire that left 27-year-old Desaver Brian Hollis dead and a Richfield sergeant injured.

Picklehall announced four food vendors and set a vendor deadline as it pushes toward a September 2026 opening in Apple Valley. The food hall will occupy roughly one‑third of the building.

A suspect in the Boom Island Park mass shooting pleaded guilty to second‑degree murder on Friday; sentencing is scheduled for July 20. The case stems from the June 1, 2025 attack that left one woman dead.

A woman was shot while driving in Fridley Saturday night and was hospitalized; deputies say a juvenile passenger was unhurt and no arrests have been announced.

Forest Lake officials are pursuing a half‑percent local sales tax to help pay for a new public‑works campus, with staff seeking a $35–$40M design and non‑residents expected to shoulder much of the cost.

Minneapolis has moved to pause new data center projects while the council studies water, power and neighborhood impacts. A May 21 meeting will advance the debate.

Lexington closed its volunteer fire department after firing the chief; residents packed a May 7 council meeting demanding answers as the city leans on SBM Fire.

Two men were charged after authorities say burglars stole $374,000 in silver bars from an Eagan basement and tried to fence some of the haul in the Twin Cities.

Red Flag Warnings are in effect across parts of central and northwest Minnesota Friday. Officials urge against open burning and spark‑producing work while conditions are critical.