A Northland Community Schools teacher faces a misdemeanor after surveillance video allegedly showed her slapping a student in class. The teacher is scheduled for arraignment on July 20.

Fights and unruly juveniles sparked panic during Oakdale Summerfest's fireworks at Walton Park; police say no injuries were reported.

A man was found shot on the 2400 block of Bloomington Avenue in the Phillips neighborhood and later died at HCMC. Minneapolis police say homicide detectives are investigating.

An injured man was airlifted from the Angleworm Trail in the Boundary Waters and taken to Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital with injuries believed non-life-threatening.

A federal jury convicted Minneapolis tax preparer Cortez Hollis after prosecutors say he fabricated more than $1 million in business losses and chased roughly $387,000 in improper refunds.

Ramsey County approved a lease letting Meridian Behavioral Health (EOSIS) operate withdrawal-management services at the county-owned St. Paul detox space beginning July 1, 2026. The move is part of a planned shift from county-run care to community providers.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer told a D.C. crowd Somalis who "don't assimilate" should go back where they came from, drawing sharp rebukes from Minnesota leaders.

The Minneapolis NAACP says years of neglect at Heritage Park left families in unsafe apartments and called for the public-housing director to resign. Residents and leaders are demanding audits and repairs.

Allina Health launched two mobile screening units — a mammography truck and a mobile low-dose CT — bringing breast and lung cancer screening into Twin Cities neighborhoods.

Lavender Magazine, a fixture of Twin Cities queer life since 1995, abruptly ended its run this week as Pride approached. Staff were told the final issue came with little notice.

Twin Cities Pride returns June 27–28 at Loring Park with new support tents, a 61‑foot rubber duck and a citywide safety plan aimed at keeping big crowds secure.

St. Paul Council Vice President Nelsie Yang proposed boosting council pay by up to 40% and expanding duties and staff; legal and budget questions remain.

Gov. Tim Walz filed 16 FOIA requests seeking federal records tied to what his office calls a campaign of retribution after Operation Metro Surge. The filings come days after a judge quashed subpoenas aimed at state officials.