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Weather & Environment in ...
Frost Advisory through 8 a.m. CDT in Minneapolis. Showers and gusty winds possible late Monday into Tuesday.
Sports in ...
A veteran NBA referee was held back after confronting Timberwolves coach Chris Finch late in Saturday’s playoff game at Target Center.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A judge found a prosecutorial mistake and time‑served credit shortened the prison term for a man who pleaded guilty in a 2014 Maplewood kidnapping, leaving the victim's family outraged.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Metro Transit will run replacement buses this weekend while crews begin Renew the Blue signal and track upgrades; a full shutdown runs June 29–Aug. 19.
Arts & Culture in ...
Taste of Minnesota will highlight only Minnesota bands July 3–4, 2026, with Brother Ali and Poliça among the headliners. Free downtown shows will include food vendors, family activities and fireworks.
Sunny, warm Friday with gusty winds. Cooler nights could bring frost — protect plants and avoid backyard burns.
Politics & Govt in ...
A council committee has ordered a study of whether drones should respond to certain 911 calls in Minneapolis, balancing faster response with privacy and cost questions.
A semi and a passenger car collided near Paynesville on Wednesday; at least one person died and state troopers are investigating. Two occupants in the car were elderly residents of Belgrade.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The James J. Hill Reference Library has been reborn as Avalon, a restored event center overlooking Rice Park after a $5M renovation. The venue keeps the grand reading room while adding event infrastructure.
Burnsville police issued a Level 3 community notification after Jacob David Szok moved to the 2700 block of County Road 42 West. Officials say the notice is part of Minnesota’s public registrant process.
A St. Cloud man pleaded guilty to first‑degree drug possession after police say they seized more than 10 ounces of meth; he was sentenced to eight years with credit for time served.
Retail & Industry in ...
Brazilian labor prosecutors have filed a civil suit asking for R$109 million and sweeping traceability measures, accusing Cargill of allowing serious abuses in its soy supply chain.
A fire overnight damaged Haskell’s bar, restaurant and liquor store in downtown Excelsior. Crews were on scene and authorities have released few details.
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