Patchy smoke this morning and a high near 91°F. Showers and storms likely late Sunday night into Monday with a chance of gusty winds.

A Minneapolis man faces assault and fleeing charges after prosecutors say he drove a car at two campground workers at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.

A 16‑year‑old rider was critically injured in a chain‑reaction crash on eastbound I‑94 near Woodbury Drive after the motorcycle — investigators say — was lane‑splitting.

Giordano’s opened at Mall of America on July 16, bringing its stuffed deep‑dish pies, kiosk ordering and a grab‑and‑go setup to Level 3 South.

Extreme Heat Warning and hazardous air quality hit Minneapolis Friday, July 17. Highs near 97°F with smoky skies — seek AC and avoid outdoor exertion.

The Minnesota Department of Health has taken temporary control of The Terrace at Crystal after repeated safety and funding problems. State officials say the move protects residents while they stabilize operations.

Parents say a 13‑year‑old Brainerd girl told them she was bullied before she died; the district says it activated crisis teams and will review training.

Dense wildfire smoke has made Minneapolis air hazardous as dangerous heat continues through Friday.

An Arlington Hills cool‑down was called off Tuesday after a gun report in Payne‑Phalen; police arrested a 21‑year‑old and say no weapon was found. Recreation centers remain a key heat resource.

Harold's Chicken is opening a sports bar and rooftop at the northeast corner of Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis. The Chicago chain will take over the space once occupied by Daisy's and Cowboy Slim's.

Mikwanedun Audisookon, a $12M, 12,350‑square‑foot Indigenous community hub, opened in Phillips with a kitchen, rentable event space and a black‑box theater. The center consolidates IPTF’s arts, wellness and food programs for south Minneapolis.

An Extreme Heat Warning runs through Thursday as highs reach the mid‑90s and heat‑index values near 100. Expect little overnight relief; check local cooling centers.

A pickup towing a food trailer was taken Saturday morning in south Minneapolis with three people inside; two jumped from the moving trailer and were hospitalized. Police later found the pickup and are searching for suspects.