Minneapolis police officers used a tire deflation device to apprehend a suspect with active warrants found in a car with stolen plates. The individual attempted to flee but was captured without further incident.

CRIC in Coon Rapids offers a summer ice-skating program starting June 16, with lessons for all ages and skill levels, plus practice passes for public skate times.

CenterPoint Energy will start a natural gas infrastructure project in Blaine on May 27, 2025, to replace old plastic mains and coordinate with city roadwork at no cost to residents.

St. Louis Park, Minnesota, extends the deadline for its Sidewalk Poetry Program to May 18, 2025, inviting poetry submissions to be etched into city sidewalks.

A jogger fended off an attempted sexual assault in Maple Grove. After a prolonged investigation, Jordan Janusz was charged with multiple offenses and arrested.

Generation Jam, a free music event featuring over 15 performers, DJ competition, and eight bands, debuts at Aquatore Park's bandshell with food trucks and giveaways.

The Minnesota Senate passed a bipartisan energy policy and budget package aimed at achieving 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040, with allocations for various green projects and support for state energy regulators.

Central Park in Ramsey now boasts a new playground with features like an accessible slide, climbing elements, and musical installations, designed for all ages and abilities.

The 600 block of North Lake Avenue in Duluth will be closed from Monday for a lead water service replacement project, and will reopen on Friday, May 16. Traffic delays expected.

Minnesota lawmaker Jason Chávez opposes potential healthcare cuts for undocumented immigrants, stressing the impact on communities of color and the importance of inclusive policies.

Police in Mankato, MN, arrested a woman for robbing a KFC at gunpoint; they used a drone to find the weapon and recovered cash, highlighting successful interdepartmental cooperation.

The Minneapolis Police Mounted Patrol Unit celebrated the graduation of two new officers and honored a retiring horse named Teak, as well as commemorated a horse named Haven.

Minneapolis opened The River Hub at Graco Park, featuring a zero-energy building and a variety of facilities. The city is also improving riverfront safety and connectivity but faces trail closures due to bridge repairs.