Blaine police say scammers are cloning legitimate rental listings on Facebook Marketplace and asking for deposits through payment apps. Here’s what to watch for and who to call.

Police say a woman stabbed a man during an early-morning argument in Minneapolis' North Loop; authorities released few details. The department's initial update was brief.

A judge ordered a new competency exam for the man accused of fatally poisoning his St. Cloud roommate with thallium, pausing the case while treatment is arranged. Court records show a heavy‑metals screen found a lethal thallium level.

A woman was found critically injured near Rice Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in St. Paul; police say it’s the city’s second hit-and-run this week. Investigators are asking for tips.

A $35 million gap in the St. Cloud Diocese pension plan threatens cuts for nearly 1,400 current and former employees. The diocese froze the plan Dec. 31, 2025 and plans an asset transfer next summer.

DFL lawmakers rallied at the St. Paul Capitol on Presidents Day, saying Minnesota is still reeling from Operation Metro Surge and urging GOP reps to oppose the federal tactics. Local residents and business owners recounted detentions and economic pain.

A mill blaze pushed Holdingford officials to ask residents to curb water use Sunday night as crews battled the fire near Main Street.

Prosecutors allege Elijah Miller was warned not to drive before an Aug. 24 crash near Dassel that killed 19-year-old Nolan Henke. Miller faces two counts of criminal vehicular homicide and is due in court March 31.

Surveillance photos and video were released after an early-morning burglary at Russell's Sport N' Bike in Star Prairie. St. Croix County is asking the public to send tips to help identify the suspect.

Metal detectors are being installed at the St. Paul Capitol ahead of the Feb. 17 session; permit-to-carry holders may still pass through checkpoints with firearms.

Metro Transit pushed the Lake Street/Midtown Blue Line station rebuild to April 2027 after a failed 2025 bid and rising design costs. Construction will stretch into 2028 and affect riders and local markets.

Rise and Shine and Partners is moving its headquarters into about 24,000 square feet at the Loose‑Wiles building in Minneapolis' North Loop. The lease adds to the neighborhood's growing roster of creative firms.

Preliminary state data show 370 traffic deaths in 2025 — a more than 20% drop from 2024. Officials credit targeted enforcement and road projects.