Forecasters warn strong to severe storms could hit Minnesota Monday night through Wednesday, with central Minnesota facing heavy rain, damaging winds and localized flooding.

Ziggy’s on 2nd Street has been rebranded Max’s Social House under Dr. Melvin “Max” Ashford, with a southern‑Midwest menu and nightly live music across two stages.

Preliminary state data show Minnesota’s suicide rate rose in 2025 as firearm deaths climbed, with men, Indigenous people and rural areas hardest hit.

Storms forced Coon Rapids to pause its July 4 celebration; officials urged attendees to seek shelter and warned that fireworks and departures could be delayed.

A 70-year-old man died after a UTV crash on County Road 22 near Highway 25; the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

A Minneapolis man was arrested after prosecutors say he tried to rob an Apple Valley McDonald’s and then smashed a police squad’s window with a rock. He now faces felony charges in Dakota County.

A man was shot at a bonfire in Oakdale Thursday night and taken to Regions Hospital; police searched the area with help from a state helicopter but had not located suspects.

Pleasant Lake’s private beach is closed after tests found algae toxins. Consultants will sample the lake this summer and write a management plan.

A Stillwater teen required emergency surgery after swallowing a tiny wire bristle from a grill brush. Federal recalls have pulled millions of similar brushes.

Flash flooding early Thursday closed a stretch of I‑90 near Dexter, blocking east‑west traffic and sending crews to set detours. Officials warned motorists to avoid flooded roadways.

Muggy morning and a sharp warm-up: high near 90°F Thursday. Thunderstorms likely Thursday night into Friday with gusty winds and heavy rain possible.

Attorney General Keith Ellison notified advisers he is winding down Minnesota’s Conviction Review Unit amid staff cuts. The closure raises immediate questions about pending reviews and investigations.

A man was robbed and assaulted early Tuesday in a Brooklyn Park parking ramp near Target Parkway North; one suspect fired two shots as the group fled.