Minnesota 4‑H and the State Fair launched a $35 million campaign to modernize the 4‑H Building in St. Paul, with major work staged after the fair and a target to reopen by 2027.

A Minneapolis man faces murder charges after prosecutors say a carjacking 'joke' left a victim dragged and killed. Surveillance and charging documents are central to the probe.

A car crashed into a Brooklyn Park congregate care home early Wednesday, causing a gas leak and forcing residents to evacuate. One resident and the driver were treated and the driver was arrested.

A Minnesota House bill would limit HOA powers after a Lakeville roofing fight left homeowners facing hefty assessments. The proposal requires bids, caps fines and bars conflicted votes.

Sherman Associates wants to convert the historic Minneapolis Grain Exchange into 232 apartments in a roughly $120M redevelopment, with most units affordable.

Hanok Korean Food & Catering, run by a Korean family, plans a summer opening in an Eagan strip mall with gimbap and catering on the menu.

Brooklyn Park police are searching for two adults after a juvenile was robbed and had their car taken during an in-person online-sale meetup in the 7900 block of Lad Parkway.

Sunny and warm this afternoon with highs near 82°F and gusty southwest winds. Showers and a severe‑weather threat arrive Monday—secure outdoor items and plan for delays.

Minnesota’s Office of Justice Programs has awarded $955,000 to the Stearns County Attorney’s Office to fund the Central Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force for two years. The money will expand investigations and survivor services across the region.

City and county officials warn that callers posing as deputies demand payment for 'missed' jury duty and urge residents not to pay. Authorities advise hanging up and reporting the calls.

Brooklyn Park police say their Tactical Response Unit served a high‑risk search warrant on 88th Avenue North Wednesday, detaining two adults and two juveniles while detectives secured the home.

A federal jury convicted Firomsa A. Umar on April 8 for throwing two Molotov cocktails through the windows of Fletcher’s Ice Cream in Oct. 2025. Prosecutors introduced video, GPS and other evidence at trial.

The Charter Commission will consider removing Council confirmation of key department heads, a move officials warn could centralize appointment power.