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.

A Minnesota bill that advanced Wednesday would cap resale concert markups at 15% and require resale sites to post the original all‑in ticket price.

State data show Minnesota logged about 994 overdose deaths in 2025 — roughly the same as 2024 — as researchers point to a global fentanyl supply shift and local labs warn about dangerous mixes.

A White Bear Lake man was charged after prosecutors say he choked a woman unconscious and threatened to kill her; the complaint includes bedroom surveillance video, authorities say.

A Minnesota Department of Health report says sexual maltreatment occurred at Harmony View Assisted Living in Sauk Rapids; police are conducting a criminal probe.

Crews moved in to prep the boarded Midway CVS at Snelling and University as St. Paul moves ahead with a city-ordered demolition after years of complaints.

District 196 closed schools Tuesday, March 17, 2026, after threats to multiple campuses. Law enforcement and district officials are investigating and advising families to follow official channels.

Two masked men were arrested after they approached St. Paul officers and fired shots on Broadway; one person was treated at Regions Hospital and released.

A Senate Judiciary panel in St. Paul advanced multiple gun- and school-safety measures on March 13, sending some bills to finance and scheduling further hearings.

Military judge advocates have been detailed to Minneapolis federal prosecutions, prompting a federal court challenge and renewed debate over the Posse Comitatus Act.