Hennepin County prosecutors charged an ICE agent with two counts of second‑degree assault after a February Highway 62 confrontation — the first criminal case tied to Operation Metro Surge.

The owner of longtime East St. Paul watering hole Cheers Pub has listed the business and building for sale, with the MLS showing a $269,900 asking price.

The Minnesota Supreme Court reversed a murder conviction, finding a geofence warrant used to pull Google location data was insufficiently particular under the state constitution. The case is remanded to lower court for further proceedings.

St. Paul's Non‑Fatal Shooting Unit treats every shooting like a homicide and city records show solve rates have jumped.

A house fire on the 600 block of 5th Avenue South displaced 11 people and hospitalized one. Firefighters contained the blaze to the upper floors and the Red Cross is assisting.

St. Paul has barred viral TikToker Josh Liljenquist from city parks for 180 days after officials said he harassed and filmed people in encampments; he denies the claims and plans to appeal.

A Prior Lake man was indicted on first‑degree murder charges after his mother was found dead in their home last April. The grand jury added premeditation and an alleged sexual‑conduct element.

The Minnesota Lynx used the No. 2 pick on TCU guard Olivia Miles, a Big 12 Player and Newcomer of the Year known for triple‑double performances. Her playmaking will be a new piece for Minnesota.

Five years after Daunte Wright’s killing, Brooklyn Center has made some visible changes — memorials and pilot programs — but many promised police reforms remain incomplete. Residents and his family say more concrete action is overdue.

Spring Lake Park Schools canceled classes Monday after a suspected ransomware incident forced the district to take systems offline. Officials say they are working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement.

A Forecast First Alert warns of large hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes across the Twin Cities Monday afternoon and evening.

A 68-year-old Kerkhoven man was struck and killed after stopping to check on a two-vehicle crash on Highway 40 west of Willmar, state police say.

Crews have begun tree clearing on the west side of St. Cloud as site prep starts for the new Stearns County Justice Center. Officials say bids came in under earlier estimates.