A new nonprofit bought the mortgage on the U.S. Bank Center and has assembled control of other downtown properties; a Gensler study shows major conversion potential. Short‑term fixes are already planned while financing and reuse are sorted.

Raul Gutierrez, allegedly affiliated with the Latin Kings, faces federal charges for stealing an FBI rifle during civil unrest; US Attorney criticizes local officials' policies.

Minneapolis faces extreme cold, with wind chills down to minus 35 degrees. The National Weather Service issued advisories for frostbite risks during the harsh winter weather.

PROCEED is raising money for a $10M youth and health complex at Progressive Baptist Church. The clinic component was developed through community-informed public health work and University of Minnesota research.

Masked ICE agents parked across from a St. Louis Park daycare during morning drop-off; a parent confronted them and police intervened. Families were shaken.

The Minnesota DNR has proposed cutting the statewide inland walleye limit from six fish to four, saying changing lake conditions and modern fishing tools make the move timely. Public comment is open through March 5.

Brooklyn Park has scheduled an EDA meeting for January 20, 2026, at City Hall, with the agenda available online. The next meeting will be on February 17, due to Presidents' Day.

Therapy dogs from NSTA bring comfort to Minnesota's State Emergency Operations Center staff during high-stress situations, as highlighted by the Department of Public Safety.

The Duluth Police Department announced that 12-year-old missing autistic boy, Jakob Tremble, has been safely found, thanking the public for their aid.

Mankato residents gear up for winter trout fishing at Hiniker Pond on January 17, with 2,500 trout stocked for the event, maintaining safety as a priority.

An 18-year-old former Rocking Horse Ranch employee confessed to suffocating two infants, one of whom died in September, police say.

Minneapolis honors Martin Luther King, Jr. with events and a food drive, featuring community speakers and performances, and recognizing local leader Cynthia Bryant.

Brooklyn Park Police conducted a high-risk search warrant, detaining several individuals as part of an ongoing investigation, with no further details disclosed.