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.

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.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will play the 2026 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, giving local fans a rare chance to see golf's top player this July.

Regions Hospital will open its expanded Emergency Center Wednesday, adding intake and procedure rooms plus semi-private seating to handle rising visits.

Gate City Bank won council approval to build a 7,000‑sq‑ft branch at 115 13th Avenue South; the city agreed to sell the nearly two‑acre lot for $1.4 million.

A Brooklyn Park man was charged after his father was found shot May 1 on York Avenue South in Edina; investigators say stolen 9mm ammo tied the suspect to the scene.

A bomb threat called in during Sunday’s Twins game prompted an MPD bomb‑unit and K‑9 sweep of Target Field; nothing suspicious was found and police are investigating.

Saint Paul is weighing a temporary delay for certain Class N business license fees to ease pressure after Operation Metro Surge and a 2025 cyberattack.

BCA agents arrested a 47‑year‑old Shoreview man accused of using online ads to traffic three adults in Minneapolis. The suspect remains jailed as prosecutors review the case.

Concessions staff at Target Field began a strike‑authorization vote around May Day, pressing Delaware North for a $20 minimum and better benefits amid stalled bargaining.