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Sue's Drive-In in Pierz will reopen next Wednesday, April 1, kicking off an early drive-in season. The Main Street stand is known for burgers, fresh onion rings and soft-serve.
Weather & Environment in ...
Upper 60s and sun return to Minneapolis today. Isolated storms possible Monday night across the south metro.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Local checks found many MSP roundtrip fares above $500 and some winter trips near $1,000. Delta's hub dominance, the retreat of ULCCs and added fees help explain the jump.
Brooklyn Park's Godfather's Pizza has closed after 40 years; the building sold for $850,000 and the operator is retiring.
State regulators fined Long Prairie’s Central Bi-Products $3 million after investigators found wastewater and air permit violations tied to repeated hydrogen sulfide odors. Todd County will receive roughly $1.2 million of the penalty.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 27-year-old is accused of a brutal early-morning attack outside a portable restroom at the Stearns History Museum; the victim remains hospitalized with serious head injuries.
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.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
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.
Real Estate & Development in ...
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.
Community & Society in ...
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.
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