Best Buy told hybrid staff they must be in-office Monday–Thursday starting Sept. 14, 2026. The company says the extra day will boost collaboration as leadership shifts.

A Rushford man pleaded to fourth‑degree criminal sexual conduct and was sentenced to 90 days in jail and five years’ probation in a case involving a disabled student.

New statewide data show Minnesota students report far lower cannabis use than a decade ago. Officials say prevention and early conversations remain critical.

State forecasters say Minnesota could see 12–16 smoke-affected days and multiple ozone alerts this summer as drought pockets persist.

Thieves are drilling holes in gas tanks across St. Paul, leaving trucks dead on the road and owners facing repair bills. Police are seeking tips and video.

Southside Community Health Services opened One Southside at 1000 East Lake St on May 4, 2026, replacing a lot burned in 2020 and adding an on‑site pharmacy. City funding and a Great Streets loan helped finish the buildout.

A 233‑room La Quinta in Bloomington sold for $9.75M — $4.5M less than its 2022 sale, signaling a pullback in local hotel values.

Cozen O'Connor will take two full floors at Wells Fargo Center after merging with Moss & Barnett. The firm is targeting a consolidated Minneapolis office in Q2 2027.

Two Brooklyn Center officers were hurt Sunday while trying to arrest a reported trespasser; the suspect resisted with a large dog and the animal later died, police say.

Snowmelt and heavy rain have flooded Gooseberry Falls, forcing trail closures and warnings from the DNR. Visitors should check park conditions before heading to the North Shore.

State funds have started paying more than $1 million back to former Woodbury Dental Arts patients who were left with unfinished implant work after the clinic closed. The payouts come from a new restitution account and follow a settlement with the practice’s bankruptcy trustee.

A Woodbury home‑care operator appealed DHS orders after correction notices said clients missed services and medications. The owner denies fraud and says his teams kept caring for patients.

Minnesota starting quarterback Drake Lindsey was arrested in Fayetteville on allegations of underage alcohol and possession of a fraudulent ID. The Gophers say they will address the matter internally.