Kurt Zellers abruptly resigned as CEO of the Minnesota Business Partnership; the group named two interim co‑leaders and launched a search for a permanent replacement.

Inver Grove Heights extended its land deal after state funding fell through, slowing the $70M Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame project. Organizers are now refocusing on private sponsors while due diligence continues.

Germany’s Merck will acquire Minneapolis‑based Bio‑Techne for $73 a share, a deal worth about $11.3 billion that expands Merck’s life‑science footprint.

Court documents allege a months‑long scheme used fake orders to rob delivery drivers across south Minneapolis. An 18‑year‑old has been arrested and investigators are still probing.

After settling with its lender, 601W regained control of the Dayton’s Project — but the 1.2M‑sq‑ft building is still largely vacant and carrying heavy debt. The deal buys time but leaves a tough leasing and refinancing road ahead.

Court documents allege a Minneapolis father and son filed false returns that claimed millions in bogus refunds, authorities say.

A St. Paul jury found Josephine Edwards not guilty in the Valentine's Day fatal stabbing of her partner. The verdict followed a nine‑day trial in June.

Ramsey County says conviction reviews tied to retired medical examiner Dr. Michael McGee are largely complete. County Attorney John Choi will detail findings at a St. Paul press conference.

An Elgin youth‑wrestling coach was arraigned on multiple criminal sexual conduct counts after a complaint alleges abuse spanning more than a decade. The school district says it is cooperating with investigators.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely in Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon and evening, bringing heavy rain and spotty gusts. Expect wet roads and slower travel.

Twin Cities favorite Nashville Coop signed 10-location franchise deals and is targeting Philadelphia and New Jersey for its first out‑of‑state stores, with a debut expected by year‑end.

A state auditor review finds Minnesota special districts held $5.4B in long‑term debt in 2023 as federal pandemic aid waned and state grants rose.

Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting overnight Monday near East Hennepin and University Avenue NE. Early reports gave few details as investigators processed the scene.