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.

A black bear was seen near homes in the 9400 block of Jeffery Avenue in Cottage Grove. Officials and the Minnesota DNR are urging residents to secure trash and watch children and pets.

Court filings show U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen transmitted a death‑penalty recommendation on April 22; the Justice Department's capital review is now underway.

St. Paul’s City Council unanimously adopted ORD 26-19 (Chapter 44A), adding mandatory training and reporting rules for city staff who encounter federal immigration agents.

Lennar remained No. 1 as Housing First Minnesota’s Top 25 builders reported $3.69 billion in revenue and 6,512 units in 2025. Single-family homes made up the bulk of the total.

A man already jailed over alleged MSP plow thefts is accused of stealing $286,000 from Plymouth storage units. Surveillance and phone data are central to investigators' case.

Thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely this afternoon in Minneapolis. Parts of western Minnesota are under Red Flag warnings—do not burn.