Under a $2.5M federal Byrne grant, Minneapolis will pilot uniformed civilian crash investigators for non‑injury collisions to free up police for urgent 911 calls. City officials say the tests will run for about a year while they evaluate results.

Even Keel will move into 2901 Lyndale Ave S in Uptown, replacing Aurelia's. The new menu leans on burgers, seafood and steaks; opening date is TBA.

A St. Paul man who admitted to taking 'indecent liberties' at a Murray religious conference had his prison term suspended and will serve four years' probation in Minnesota.

Minneapolis’ Step Up still places teens this summer but is matching fewer employer slots as the teen job market tightens and organizers retool training.

A former downtown YWCA is being converted into a large children’s therapy and mental‑health hub as St. David’s moves to ease long waitlists. The multi‑phase renovation aims to add classrooms, therapy gyms and day‑treatment space in the heart of the city.

A native beetle is attacking mature oaks across Edina and the Twin Cities; experts warn drought-stressed trees are most at risk. Foresters explain signs and next steps.

Jury selection began July 20 in the case of Shiloh Hendrix, accused of hurling a racial slur at a child at Roy Sutherland Playground. A defense motion over autism references is pending.

Partly cloudy and breezy with gusts to 30 mph. Cooler midweek, then 90s return this weekend.

A Plymouth business owner and his wife face felony tax charges after prosecutors say unfiled returns from 2019 through 2024 left the state more than $2M short.

Five people were wounded in Minneapolis' second mass shooting in less than 24 hours; investigators say details remain preliminary.

St. Cloud State and area high-school teams are on the Hockey Day Minnesota 2027 roster in Brainerd, with the Minnesota Wild closing the weekend at Grand Casino Arena.

St. Paul is pausing repairs on hundreds of park lights after repeated copper‑wire thefts and rising repair costs, leaving trails and lakeside lanterns dark. Officials say crews will prioritize safety‑critical fixtures.

Authorities say 37-year-old Rikki Skog was found along County Road 39 near Deer River; the Minnesota BCA crime-scene team has been called in as the investigation remains active.