Kaspersky has sued Digital River and former CEO Barry Kasoff, alleging about $18M in unpaid proceeds as the Minnetonka e-commerce firm wound down. The complaint claims funds were steered to favored creditors and raises fresh questions about the company’s final months.

Cloudy morning in Minneapolis with spotty afternoon showers; heavier rain is expected west of the metro tonight. Expect a warm, drier Memorial Day weekend afterward.

Pioneer Press’s 2026 Patio Guide highlights 14 new Twin Cities patios, from CrowBar’s creekside cocktails to Alary’s revived back patio.

A Ramsey County jury awarded $10.2M after finding asbestos in store-brand talc products caused a Minnesotan's mesothelioma, widening reach of talc litigation.

Minnesota State’s trustees approved a 6.25% average undergraduate tuition increase for FY2027, adding hundreds to many students’ yearly bills while leaders push cost reviews.

Minneapolis is weighing a $90–$105M, PreK–8 Anishinabe Academy at the former Cooper site even as the district faces a $39.7M gap and many underused schools. The plan wins community praise but raises tough enrollment and budget trade‑offs.

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.