Hempel bought a West End Office Park building and plans roughly 150 senior independent‑living units plus ground‑floor retail, while Terasă construction continues across the street.

A proposed mixed‑use project that would reopen part of the Dock Cinema has reignited a fight in downtown Excelsior after the Heritage Preservation Commission blocked a demolition permit. The decision pits housing and economic goals against preservation of the town’s historic character.

Frost and a Freeze Warning early Monday give way to sunshine and a quick warmup into the 70s. Gusty afternoons later this week mean secure outdoor items and avoid open burning.

Frost Advisory through 8 a.m. CDT in Minneapolis. Showers and gusty winds possible late Monday into Tuesday.

A veteran NBA referee was held back after confronting Timberwolves coach Chris Finch late in Saturday’s playoff game at Target Center.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.