A Bloomington man was booked after prosecutors say thousands of feet of copper wire and a $9,000 power washer were taken from Cargill’s Savage terminal. Police point to DNA, texts and a vehicle-monitoring probe in their case.

A 22-year-old St. Cloud man was killed when his vehicle rolled on the 7800 block of Mullen Road in St. Joseph; the sheriff's office says the crash is under investigation.

A St. Louis County bus driver was sentenced to one day in jail and two years' probation after driving while intoxicated with students onboard.

A 21-year-old Minneapolis man, identified as Andrew James Neuberger, died after his motorcycle hit a guardrail on northbound I‑35W near Johnson Street early April 17.

Blake William Johnson was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison in Cedar Rapids after admitting he failed to register as a sex offender; he faces 10 years of supervised release.

A 34-year-old St. Paul man was charged after troopers say a green laser struck a Minnesota State Patrol helicopter. The complaint says officers found a matching pointer and video evidence.

A 57‑year‑old St. Cloud man was arrested after police say he pistol‑whipped a resident and was found with about four ounces of suspected fentanyl and multiple firearms.

A federal jury convicted 19‑year‑old Amiir Ali after officers found a converted machine gun in his car during a traffic stop as he headed to a Twin Cities graduation.

Thunderstorms likely midday Friday with gusts up to 30 mph. Temperatures plunge into the 40s and the weekend turns blustery.

A five-day Celebration will mark Prince's legacy in Minneapolis and at Paisley Park, highlighted by a free downtown sing‑along on June 6.

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has invested in Parcelle Organics as the Minneapolis clean-eating cafe lines up new locations across the metro. The move brings capital and attention to the small chain.

Lawmakers have filed a constitutional amendment to cap Minnesota’s governor and lieutenant governor at two terms; voters will decide the measure on the 2026 ballot.

A body was recovered from Lake Agnes near downtown Alexandria’s Big Ole Park as dive teams and police worked the scene. Investigators have asked residents to avoid the area while the probe continues.