A state appeals panel severed the binary‑trigger ban from Minnesota’s 2024 omnibus law, keeping the rest of the megabill intact and leaving the ban unenforceable while officials weigh next steps.

A St. Paul man told police the “devil inside him” after shooting a truck driver near Maryland Avenue E; police recovered casings and charged him with second‑degree assault.

A St. Paul mother was sentenced to four years after her 18‑month‑old son died from a fentanyl overdose on Christmas Day; the case spotlights rising child‑fentanyl concerns in Minnesota.

Minnesota's statewide gas average eased to about $4.30 per gallon this week amid softer oil prices tied to U.S.-Iran talks. The drop is small but welcome.

Hot Memorial Day in Minneapolis with highs near 88°F and a possible low‑90s spike Tuesday; scattered afternoon storms are possible.

Two 911 calls closed the St. Croix bridge during Thursday rush hour; one man died and another was taken to the hospital.

Cloudy start with a few light sprinkles and a high near 69°F. Fast warm‑up Sunday into Memorial Day, with 80s and a shot at the 90s early next week.

Regulators will weigh whether existing Minnesota gas customers should keep paying to expand gas lines. Advocates say ending the practice could save customers millions.

A Bar of Their Own, Minneapolis’ women's-sports tavern, topped USA TODAY's Readers' Choice Best Local Sports Bar list — a win owners say signals rising support for women's athletics.

Tropico is moving from the Kickernick Building into the historic Lumber Exchange, roughly doubling its downtown footprint and bringing a full Colombian menu next week.

Surveillance video shows thieves hauling a safe from Lush in minutes; Minneapolis police say about 15 businesses may be linked and are asking for tips.

Mid-60s today, rain likely Friday night into Saturday morning, then a hot Memorial Day with highs near 87°F. Plan for a wet Friday commute and a sunny holiday.

Brooklyn Park SWAT served a high‑risk warrant on the 8000 block of 82nd Avenue North; one man was arrested and four others detained as detectives continue the probe.