A St. Paul man was sentenced to 78 months after prosecutors tied him to 44 break‑ins that drained nearly $197,700 from pull‑tab proceeds for local charities.

Brooklyn Park police deployed an armored vehicle and arrested a suspect after a domestic incident involving a firearm on Regent Avenue North; detectives say the probe remains active.

Oak Grove sued Minnesota and Anoka County, arguing the city can use paper voter rosters in the 2026 general election.

A November constitutional amendment would let Minnesota schools draw a larger, steadier payout from the state’s 1858 Permanent School Fund while lawmakers say taxes won’t rise. Supporters argue the extra money could blunt levy hikes and save programs.

A St. Louis Park teacher faces two counts of fifth‑degree criminal sexual conduct after two students alleged he touched them; the school says it is cooperating with investigators.

Governor Tim Walz pardoned Jai Vang after the man was taken into ICE custody; the move targets a 1994 conviction that federal authorities cited in removal proceedings. The pardon raises new questions about whether federal officials will still press deportation.

A state appeals panel severed the binary‑trigger ban from Minnesota’s 2024 omnibus law, keeping the rest of the megabill intact and leaving the ban unenforceable while officials weigh next steps.

A St. Paul man told police the “devil inside him” after shooting a truck driver near Maryland Avenue E; police recovered casings and charged him with second‑degree assault.

A St. Paul mother was sentenced to four years after her 18‑month‑old son died from a fentanyl overdose on Christmas Day; the case spotlights rising child‑fentanyl concerns in Minnesota.

Minnesota's statewide gas average eased to about $4.30 per gallon this week amid softer oil prices tied to U.S.-Iran talks. The drop is small but welcome.

Hot Memorial Day in Minneapolis with highs near 88°F and a possible low‑90s spike Tuesday; scattered afternoon storms are possible.

Two 911 calls closed the St. Croix bridge during Thursday rush hour; one man died and another was taken to the hospital.

Cloudy start with a few light sprinkles and a high near 69°F. Fast warm‑up Sunday into Memorial Day, with 80s and a shot at the 90s early next week.