A tech trade group asked a federal judge to block Minnesota’s new social‑media warning law, saying it amounts to compelled speech. The case could decide whether states can force platforms to carry government messages.

The Minnesota Senate voted unanimously to ban AI "nudification" tools that make nonconsensual nude images, creating civil remedies and steep penalties for operators. The bill now heads to the governor.

A 69-year-old man was found shot to death inside a North Minneapolis home Wednesday night. Homicide detectives are investigating and have asked the public to come forward.

An 85-year-old Hudson man has been charged after a complaint alleges he traded sex for rent and gave women meth to sell, according to court records.

Kacey Musgraves will play the Target Center on Sept. 22 as part of her Middle of Nowhere Tour; American Express presale begins May 5 and public sale is May 8.

MDA confirmed emerald ash borer in trees near Burtrum and imposed a Todd County quarantine. A May 14 virtual meeting will explain next steps for residents and tree-care pros.

Valleyfair's Superior Shores Waterpark adds 13 new attractions and reworks the waterpark entrance ahead of a May 23 public opening for the park's 50th season.

USA Powerlifting and JayCee Cooper have reached a settlement that ends a five-year discrimination suit; terms were not disclosed.

A Burnsville man is charged after a criminal complaint alleges sexual assaults against a 14-year-old and a vulnerable adult during a May 2025 dog‑sitting visit in St. Cloud.

A settlement resolved claims from 26 workers across 19 Minnesota construction sites, closing a multi-year state probe that alleged widespread underpayment.

A driver was killed during a midday crash on northbound Hwy. 169 near Hwy. 62 in Edina. Troopers say the driver was the only occupant and the State Patrol is investigating.

A 223‑unit mixed‑use building called Terasă has broken ground in St. Louis Park’s West End, bringing market‑rate homes, ground‑floor retail and 45 income‑restricted apartments. The city and developer plan LEED Silver sustainable features and TIF/AHTF support.

A small plane crashed near Crystal Airport in Brooklyn Park, sending smoke over Southbrook Park. Hennepin County dispatch confirmed the incident; details remain limited.