A St. Paul man has been charged with first‑ and third‑degree criminal sexual conduct after an April 20 incident; court papers name Sean Garrison McNerthney and cite coercion and fear of harm.

Compass Group plans to lay off roughly 153 dining staff at St. Cloud State University, the Minnesota Rapid Response Team says. Separations are set for July 1.

Sunny Friday with highs near 63°F. Rain and gusty thunderstorms are likely Monday — postpone burns and expect slower travel.

A St. Paul man was sentenced to 128 months after pleading guilty to second‑degree murder in a July tire‑iron beating that killed James Thurber.

The American Lung Association's 2026 State of the Air gives the Twin Cities an F for short-term particle pollution and ranks the metro 39th worst; hundreds of thousands of Minnesota kids face higher exposure.

A late-night wallet robbery outside Hanson Hall left a man assaulted; U of M Public Safety is asking anyone with information to call 911.

Bader Development is negotiating to buy EDA-owned land and seek TIF to build a 203-unit apartment project at Oxbow Commons in Brooklyn Park. City review and public approvals are still pending.

Brooklyn Park’s Tactical Response Unit served a high‑risk warrant on Brookdale Drive Wednesday. Multiple occupants were detained and one juvenile female was arrested.

Minneapolis will add Community Safety Ambassadors to Uptown as officials pair outreach with patrols to address resident and business safety concerns. Residents say more is needed.

Two weekend hiring fairs at Mystic Lake Center will staff the new amphitheater; organizers say 800+ seasonal roles and pay of $18–$25/hour.

A 56‑year‑old St. Cloud man was hospitalized with life‑threatening injuries after his pickup rolled on Highway 10 in Elk River. Troopers said alcohol may have been a factor.

Rep. Kelly Morrison says she'll sell individual public and private stakes after reporting flagged frequent trades and late disclosures. The move follows Star Tribune inquiries.

Growers say years of investment were upended when Eureka Township denied permission to convert hemp greenhouses to adult‑use cannabis; they’ve sued to reverse the decision.