Patrick Burton Strong from Bemidji was sentenced to six years in prison for fentanyl trafficking and illegal machinegun possession following a guilty plea.

Wright County Highway Department begins a vegetation management program on April 28, 2025, to clear overgrowth and apply herbicides along highways for safety.

Mayor Melvin Carter of Saint Paul declared a local emergency to ensure uninterrupted garbage collection during a transition to a new waste handling system and legal zoning challenges.

LAPPN is hosting an event focused on mental health for African immigrants, offering healthcare services and cultural activities at the Coon Rapids YMCA.

Minneapolis faces a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, with potential thunderstorms and light snow accumulation. The National Weather Service advises caution due to hazardous weather across central Minnesota.

A Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve hike on April 19 offers a 7-mile trek and bonfire, emphasizing cultural exchange and thru-hiking stories, in collaboration with the Camino pilgrims' group.

Scott Stafford hosts a qigong walk at Cleary Lake Regional Park on April 27, offering stress relief and a reconnection with nature.

Two Mankato Police officers were honored by Minnesota's Office of Traffic Safety for their exemplary road safety efforts, including a DWI "Hat Trick" award for Officer Strong.

Minneapolis police arrested a suspect for property crimes after a vehicle stop and found evidence linking them to burglaries, robberies, and auto theft. The suspect's details and charges are pending as the investigation continues.

Minneapolis police stopped a driver for running a red light, only to find he had an active warrant and was driving a stolen vehicle—all resolved in a single traffic stop.

Aircraft crashes into Brooklyn Park home causing fire; no survivors on plane, but no injuries reported on ground. Fire Departments responded swiftly to incident.

Federal prison nurse Jessica Larson is indicted for sexual misconduct with an inmate and lying about it to authorities.

The EPPD released a report detailing their 45,810 calls in the previous year, including death investigations, DWI arrests, and various community engagements.