Showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday, April 27, with localized heavy rain and gusty winds. Expect wet commutes and a cooler, drier Tuesday.

Google is offering cash and to build utilities as it seeks approval for a massive Hermantown data center; residents and environmental groups remain opposed. Public comment on the updated review runs through April 30.

The Diocese of St. Cloud will consolidate 131 parishes into roughly 48, ending regular weekend Mass at dozens of small-town churches and reshaping local worship.

Arbor Day in Minneapolis doubled as a warning: the emerald ash borer is now confirmed in 59 of Minnesota’s 87 counties, forcing phased removals and replanting plans.

Watershed High School in Richfield will close June 30 after falling enrollment and a funding squeeze forced leaders to shutter the charter. Families and staff are scrambling to arrange transfers.

A Sioux Falls woman faces felony charges after a July crash on Highway 15 that killed a Madelia couple. Vehicle data and phone records are cited in the complaint.

The Vikings used the 18th pick on Florida DT Caleb Banks, a 6'6, 327-pound interior force with big upside and recent foot surgery.

A north Minneapolis mother says her 17-year-old son was targeted and killed on Dec. 28, 2025; prosecutors have charged two teens while questions remain about others involved.

A little-known trust paid under $2M for St. Paul’s vast Great Northern Building. The buyer says it plans to restore and reposition downtown properties.

New surveillance footage shows federal agents swarming a pickup and tackling people outside Roosevelt High, renewing scrutiny of ICE activity and sparking school closures and legal battles.

AFSA announced it will close at the end of the school year, leaving families scrambling and highlighting funding and enrollment pressures facing Minnesota charters.

Shakopee Council member Jesse Lara registered the trade name "Wise Owl" and plans a grab-and-go at Shakopee Brewhall in downtown Shakopee.

The city auditor’s after‑action reviews into the Lussier death and Moturi shooting will be presented to the Audit Committee on April 22, 2026, probing MPD response and delays.