Rep. Paul Torkelson proposed expanding the Minnesota House to 135 and shrinking the Senate to 45 to prevent another 67–67 tie. The idea faces big constitutional and political obstacles.

Wabasha police say a court-style parking notice with a QR code is fraudulent and urged residents not to scan it. Verify tickets through official court channels before paying.

Gov. Tim Walz unveiled a supplemental budget in St. Paul that includes a proposed tech tax alongside tax cuts and one-time recovery assistance.

The city plans a roughly $38M Community Safety Training & Wellness Center in Windom — a proposal that has neighbors and some council members arguing the funds should be spent on sidewalks, housing and traffic safety instead.

A state-commissioned analysis says Minnesota will need billions to repair and adapt roads, water systems, farms and public health as climate impacts increase.

A 53‑year‑old man was critically wounded in a Sunday morning stabbing near Motley; a 23‑year‑old is jailed pending charges.

A 22-year-old Grove City man died after an early-morning crash on Highway 24 near Litchfield. Troopers say alcohol is suspected as the investigation continues.

A man was killed early Saturday near Hennepin Avenue and West 24th in Minneapolis; police say no arrests have been made and are asking for witnesses to come forward.

A farmer‑owned oat mill in Albert Lea hopes to turn a hunger for traceable, food‑grade oats into new markets and more rotation options for Minnesota growers.

A 29-year-old woman was found unresponsive in a Bloomington police holding cell early Friday; Hennepin County investigators and the medical examiner are probing the death.

Adrian Peterson pleaded guilty to a fourth‑degree DWI in Minnesota and will perform community service instead of serving jail time. The charge stems from a Richfield traffic stop after a Vikings draft event.

Marty Collins and Brett Johnson plan The General Sports Bar in the former Salut space at 50th & France, aiming for a TV‑heavy, team‑friendly hangout in Edina.

A Saint Paul man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after an alleged drunk driver crossed the center line on East Shore Drive and crashed head-on, leaving a woman with a broken hip.