A Wisconsin woman says Rochester officers wrongly tied her to a counterfeit-bill probe and briefly jailed her. The suit, filed in February and now in federal court, names several officers.

A Minneapolis nonprofit billed federal meal programs for millions and was ordered to repay roughly $1.1M — yet the Legislature still approved a $1M grant to the group.

A Swervo-backed cannabis operator will convert a 50,000-square-foot Blaine warehouse into cultivation, processing, shipping and retail, adding about 40 jobs.

Lake Elmo’s Sydney Peterson returned from Milan with multiple Paralympic medals, including an individual gold and a relay title, while pursuing a neuroscience PhD. Her wins underscore Minnesota’s strength in adaptive winter sport.

Minnesota lawmakers plan to repeal the state's Cesar Chavez Day recognition after new allegations surfaced about the late labor leader. Rep. María Isa Pérez‑Vega said the change is meant to center survivors.

3M and Bain Capital agreed to buy Madison Fire & Rescue for about $1.95B and fold it into 3M’s Scott Safety business, with 3M taking a 50.1% stake. The move consolidates major firefighting and rescue brands under one platform.

Federal Reserve data show investor ownership of Twin Cities single-family homes has climbed, concentrating purchases in lower-income neighborhoods. Researchers warn the shift is tied to higher eviction rates and fewer starter homes for buyers.

South St. Paul schools switched to remote learning Wednesday after police say a man threatened the district; a 29‑year‑old surrendered and was arrested as investigators probe the case.

A Minnesota bill that advanced Wednesday would cap resale concert markups at 15% and require resale sites to post the original all‑in ticket price.

State data show Minnesota logged about 994 overdose deaths in 2025 — roughly the same as 2024 — as researchers point to a global fentanyl supply shift and local labs warn about dangerous mixes.

A White Bear Lake man was charged after prosecutors say he choked a woman unconscious and threatened to kill her; the complaint includes bedroom surveillance video, authorities say.

A Minnesota Department of Health report says sexual maltreatment occurred at Harmony View Assisted Living in Sauk Rapids; police are conducting a criminal probe.

Crews moved in to prep the boarded Midway CVS at Snelling and University as St. Paul moves ahead with a city-ordered demolition after years of complaints.