A 4-year-old left in a car outside Children’s Minnesota was dropped off at Abbott Northwestern and reunited with her mother; police say the vehicle remains missing.

Saint Paul’s zoning board approved variances for a fourth Marvella building at Highland Bridge, including a skyway and underground parking. Groundbreaking is planned for September 2026.

DFL leaders urged a GOP‑endorsed candidate to withdraw after reporting detailed a 2009 domestic‑assault arrest. The open central Minnesota seat could tip a razor‑thin Senate majority.

A driver struck and killed a pedestrian on Highway 252 near 73rd Avenue North early Tuesday; investigators with the Minnesota State Patrol are asking for tips.

Dan + Shay will headline Mystic Lake Amphitheater on Sept. 13 as part of The Young tour; Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross join and tickets go on sale May 22.

A 48-year-old Lake Lillian man died after his motorcycle ran off a curve north of town and rolled multiple times; deputies say he was not wearing a helmet.

Goodhue County Habitat broke ground on HOPE Heights, a 26‑home affordable development on Red Wing’s former St. John’s Hospital site. The phased project aims to expand local homeownership.

A Tampa investor paid $3.8M for the First National Bank Building and says he’ll explore housing, relight the neon '1st' sign and revive empty retail.

Tiki Tom's Thai is set to open at 1601 W. Lake St as Uptown looks for fresh signs of recovery.

Rochester State Senator Carla Nelson announced she will not seek re-election, opening her seat days before Minnesota's May 19–June 2 candidate filing window.

Brooklyn Park police launched a K-9 and drone search after an armed robbery on the 7200 block of 76th Avenue North; no arrests have been reported.

HuHot's St. Cloud restaurant will shut permanently on Memorial Day; customers are being urged to redeem gift cards and Value Connection certificates before May 25.

A single-vehicle rollover on MN Highway 22 north of Litchfield late Wednesday left at least one person dead. Troopers say an unbelted occupant was involved; more details are expected from the state patrol.