Boynton Health abruptly closed its on‑campus dental clinic, referring patients to UMN’s School of Dentistry and leaving staff and students scrambling for answers. Union leaders are demanding explanations.

Aeon has tapped Minnesota Housing deputy Rachel Robinson as its next CEO; she’s slated to start later in March and brings preservation and financing experience.

Robin Hutcheson, a former federal transportation chief, now chairs the Met Council with federal experience and oversight of major transit projects. She will oversee nearly 4,700 staff and a $1.8B operating plan.

Cloquet's Gordy's Hi‑Hat will reopen March 25, returning hand‑pattied burgers, malts and its seasonal drive‑in tradition. Expect lines and picnic‑table vibes.

Bailey Nurseries is marketing about 184 acres near Bailey Road for a mixed‑use plan that would add homes, retail, a business park and a school expansion in southern Woodbury.

Shake Shack is under construction at Woodbury Lakes in Woodbury, with an opening expected in late spring or early summer 2026.

Joe Dotseth, a nearly 25‑year Metro Transit veteran, was named permanent police chief on March 9, 2026, as the agency presses a multi‑layered safety plan.

Metro Transit police say a person was stabbed at the northbound D Line stop near Chicago and Franklin; a suspect is in custody and the victim is listed as stable at Hennepin County Medical Center.

Minnesota's reintegration driver's license gives eligible people up to 24 months to settle reinstatement fees, aiming to remove a key barrier to jobs and family reunification.

A Lakeville woman pleaded guilty after a June traffic stop north of Rochester uncovered more than 7,000 fentanyl pills and nearly 300 grams of cocaine. Sentencing is set for May 2026.

Enclave has purchased the former Macy's furniture site on France Avenue and plans a multi-building redevelopment with housing, offices and street-level retail.

Public records show St. Paul spent $2.5M to recover from a July cyberattack, mostly on outside services and overtime. Officials say a final after‑action report will outline upgrades.

The touring production of Wicked returns to the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis July 8–Aug. 9; tickets go on sale March 6 at 10 a.m. Central.