A man in his 20s died after a firework exploded in his hand on the roof of an abandoned TCAAP building in Shoreview; multiple agencies are investigating.

President Trump reshared a St. Paul kindergarten video showing students in hijabs; Gov. Tim Walz and CAIR blasted the post as dangerous and Islamophobic.

A 35-year-old Maryland woman was arrested Sunday after authorities say she tried to drown her 15-year-old daughter on West Battle Lake. The teen was taken to Lake Region Hospital and the suspect faces multiple felony counts.

A man was found shot and killed early Sunday in the 300 block of Wilson Street NE; Minneapolis police have secured the scene and homicide detectives are investigating.

Patchy fog clears mid‑morning; highs near 86°F with a slight chance of afternoon storms. Watch for a stronger storm cluster late Tuesday into Wednesday.

Mall of America is getting Bubble Planet, a bubble‑themed immersive attraction with ball pits, LED rooms and VR. The mall says sessions will run about 60–90 minutes.

Muggy morning and highs near 85°F in Minneapolis. Isolated afternoon-to-evening storms are possible—have a rain plan for evening events.

Police found a decomposed body near Wentworth Library in West St. Paul; the Hennepin County Medical Examiner is reviewing the death while investigators seek tips.

A late-night shooting in Edina left one person seriously injured and prompted a police investigation. Authorities say the probe is ongoing.

A 36-year-old man fired at Owatonna officers Wednesday night before shooting himself; no officers were injured and a shelter-in-place was lifted.

Stillwater's Sara's Bake Shop is relocating into Brine's Market this month, bringing Tipsy Pies and expanded bakery service. Full menu expected July 14.

Xcel’s voluntary Time of Use option offers very cheap overnight power but steeper evening peaks; some Minnesotans will save while others may see higher summer bills.

A University of Minnesota team built lab-made “spudcells” that feed, grow and split — a technical step in synthetic biology that also revives oversight questions.