Three people are missing after a pontoon overturned near Deer Island on Lake Pepin; multi‑agency crews have moved from rescue to recovery operations.

State bonding and years of neighborhood fundraising have cleared the way to rebuild Loring Park’s Berger Fountain and add a new plaza and seating. Early vault work has already begun.

An Extreme Heat Warning runs Sunday, July 12 through Tuesday, July 14; highs will be in the mid‑90s with heat‑index values near 100°F. Cooling centers are open.

An early-morning roof fire at Jakeeno's Pizza & Pasta sent crews to 36th and Chicago; crews had the blaze under control in about an hour and no injuries were reported.

Young America’s Foundation sued the University of Minnesota, arguing campus pronoun and harassment rules amount to compelled speech and chill student debate. The suit seeks a court order and nominal damages.

Abbott Northwestern’s new $1B, 10-story tower adds 30 ORs, 190 rooms and robotics, with first patients scheduled for Aug. 29, 2026.

Sunny Saturday with a high near 90°F and a multi‑day heat wave through Tuesday. Cooling centers are available across the Twin Cities.

Chick‑fil‑A will open five new Minnesota restaurants through 2028, starting with a Mankato location this summer and promising more than 500 jobs statewide.

A Marine on St. Croix council member admitted removing the village's POW/MIA flag; the banner was recovered and the village is pursuing charges amid calls for resignation.

A Glasair I RG crashed near Lewiston Thursday evening as the pilot attempted an emergency landing. The 62-year-old pilot was transported to Mayo Clinic Saint Marys and investigators are on the scene.

Animal Humane Society rescued 71 cats from a Sibley County home found in dangerously unsanitary conditions. Many are sick and are now receiving care at AHS’s Golden Valley facility.

A 43‑year‑old man was taken into custody after a high‑speed pursuit through Blue Earth County that ended in crashes and a brief standoff. Two officers and a motorist were treated and released.

Pastry chef Jasmine Weiser Kaysen is opening Clementine, a 20-seat patisserie in Tangletown at 614 W. 54th St. The shop will serve viennoiserie, cakes, ice cream and coffee this fall.