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.

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.