Partly cloudy this morning with afternoon storm chances and highs near 84°F. Dry Saturday, then hotter — 90s possible mid‑week.

Dakota County officials warned of a sudden spike in overdoses this week and urged residents to carry naloxone and learn the warning signs. The task force says fentanyl may be in the local supply.

Light rain this morning in Minneapolis; showers and storms may return late Thursday with a warm, sunny weekend following. Plan for slick roads during heavier bursts.

Newly unsealed 'Dunlap Files' and a recent grand‑jury review have revived scrutiny of the unsolved 1995 killing of Pillsbury marketing manager Anne Dunlap.

New organizers say the Minneapolis Aquatennial will return in 2026, preserving torchlight parades, milk‑carton boat races and neighborhood activations.

State officials warned that select Milkjam pints and in‑shop scoops may contain metal fragments. The Uptown shop says it will reopen June 2.

A months‑long task force probe led to five arrests across central Minnesota and the seizure of more than 18 pounds of meth, authorities say.

Two people were shot and hospitalized after gunfire at a large Frogtown gathering; police recovered firearms and arrested four people.

Home camera footage shows a black bear wandering a yard in Edina; the DNR urges residents to secure birdfeeders and report sightings.

A Moorhead caregiver was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty in the 2024 beating death of 3‑year‑old Eastyn Deronjic. The case drew months of investigation and emotional courtroom statements.

Two motorcyclists died Saturday night after colliding with a Metro Mobility bus on Sheridan Avenue in Bloomington. Police say the Hennepin County medical examiner will release identities.

A 32-year-old man was arrested after witnesses reported he threatened people with a handgun on the 400 block of 10th Avenue North; SWAT served a warrant and police asked neighbors to check cameras.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar tapped Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer as her lieutenant governor pick, a move aimed at boosting the campaign’s reach in greater Minnesota as the DFL meets in Rochester.