Valesha Parker pleaded guilty to one count of aiding an offender after the 2022 killing of Zaria McKeever. A May 1 hearing will decide whether a judge accepts the plea and its proposed 364‑day jail term.

Endogenex raised $50M to push its ReCET endoscopic therapy into a larger clinical trial. The Plymouth company is racing toward readouts expected in late 2026.

Nur House Cafe opened March 25 in a former Starbucks downtown, offering Somali beverages, housemade pastries and rotating seasonal drinks from a family-run team. The shop aims to be a neighborhood gathering place across from U.S. Bank Stadium.

Commercial values in Minneapolis fell again this assessment cycle, shrinking downtown office valuations and shifting more of the property-tax load to homeowners.

A St. Cloud State student was arrested after police say they threatened to shoot other students on campus; officers recovered a handgun and replica firearms.

Tom Barnard, 74, told listeners on his family podcast that he has Alzheimer’s and has begun treatments; he says he’s seen some improvement.

Clear and mild Tuesday in Minneapolis with highs near 56°F, a warmer Wednesday and a sharp cool-down into Friday with lows near 26°F.

Organizers say tens of thousands will converge on the Minnesota State Capitol this Saturday for No Kings 3, a Twin Cities flagship event with noon marches and a 2 p.m. rally. The coalition has stressed nonviolent marshals and training ahead of the big gathering.

A St. Paul man faces a first-degree assault charge after an infant suffered internal and head trauma at a University Avenue motel, court documents say.

Founders Properties paid $26.35M to acquire two fully leased industrial buildings in Eagan totaling 169,656 sq ft. The purchase underscores continued demand for mid‑bay industrial in the Twin Cities.

An early-morning house fire in White Bear Lake killed an adult, three children and a dog. The State Fire Marshal's Office will lead the investigation.

South Metro has tapped Mike Nelson as its next fire chief to replace Mark Juelfs. Nelson’s contract appears in the March 18 board packet and he starts May 30.

Graduate fellows at the University of Minnesota say reclassification stripped them of union protections, moving the fight into state mediation and prompting lawmakers to urge a settlement.