A St. Paul man pleaded guilty to second‑degree murder after prosecutors say he set a northeast Minneapolis duplex on fire last September, killing his friend. Sentencing is set for May 11.

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was seriously injured after a stolen Hyundai crashed into a patrol car in south Minneapolis; a 19-year-old is in custody.

Donell Odell Jones was arrested April 30 and charged with two counts of second-degree murder in the June 1, 2024 north Minneapolis killing of Malacai Bailey. Court records cited by local reporting say forensic and digital evidence tie Jones to the scene.

A West Metro Drug Task Force arrested a 28-year-old after seizing roughly two kilograms of suspected fentanyl, multiple firearms and $5,105 in cash during an April 29 warrant.

A rental vehicle rammed into the Pioneer Lodge building in Rondo on Sunday, punching a large hole and prompting neighbors to help clear the scene.

A heavy law-enforcement response unfolded on York Avenue South Friday; officials asked the public to avoid the 6300 block while officers worked.

Maple Grove Rep. Kristin Robbins suspended her 2026 gubernatorial campaign Friday and will finish her House term through January 2027.

State health officials and a new evaluation say Minnesota’s Safe Harbor has shifted youth from prosecution to care while highlighting gaps in coverage.

Trail-cam footage shows a mother cougar and three kittens south of Voyageurs National Park — the Minnesota DNR says it may be the first reproduction recorded in the state in more than 100 years.

Big L's Soul Food & Steakhouse moved from a food truck into a brick-and-mortar across from George Floyd Square, promising steadier hours and a community-centered menu.

A Kwik Trip in Vadnais Heights sold a $1 million Powerball ticket; the jackpot itself was split by two out‑of‑state tickets. Details on the draw and how to claim are here.

Federal filings unsealed April 29 name a Prior Lake couple and their daughter in the alleged assault of a Turning Point reporter outside the Whipple Federal Building.

Plymouth’s City Council voted April 28 to ban flavored tobacco sales and tighten licensing, citing youth vaping concerns. The ordinance adds buffers, fees and tougher penalties.