Troopers say a May 28 traffic stop near I‑94 in Lake Elmo turned up roughly two kilograms of fentanyl and two Chicago men have been charged in Washington County.

Peggy Flanagan says a pro‑Angie Craig super PAC used an AI deepfake in a new attack ad, prompting legal scrutiny under Minnesota's 90‑day pre‑election deepfake law. The spot and the law could reshape the DFL primary fight.

Photos show an Apple Valley Target cordoned off six fitting rooms and posted "Ramadan Mubarak" signage. It’s unclear whether the space is meant for shoppers or staff.

Court papers say a Roseau driver told investigators her dog grabbed the steering wheel before a head-on crash that killed an 82-year-old woman; blood tests are pending.

One person was detained after shots were reported in the 5300 block of 81st Avenue North in Brooklyn Park. No injuries were reported and the investigation remains active.

Council member Jason Chavez reports ICE vehicles in Powderhorn and Corcoran this morning. Neighbors and groups are watching and sharing resources.

A Sartell man pleaded guilty to a threats charge after police rescued a woman from his apartment in February; remaining counts were dismissed and sentencing is set for August.

An 18-year-old from Watkins drowned after falling from his kayak on Pleasant Lake; a dive-team recovery located him and a fundraiser for his family is underway.

An Eagan-based Long John Silver’s operator filed for bankruptcy after closing the Mall of America outpost; court papers list the mall as a top creditor.

Gov. Tim Walz named Judge Peter Cahill to chair a council documenting Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS; the body will gather testimony and issue reports this year.

Larry Fitzgerald Sr., a longtime Twin Cities sportswriter and father of Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald, died Monday at 71. Family thanked hospital staff and local teams offered condolences.

Hopkins High went into a secure hold Monday after a phone call administrators called a potential threat; students were released early and officials say everyone is safe.

A federal court ordered payment of legal fees for Alberto Castañeda Mondragón after judges found his detention unlawful and his injuries triggered wide scrutiny.