The Wild answered in St. Paul, beating the Avalanche 5-1 behind timely special teams and a big night from Jesper Wallstedt. The series now shifts to a pivotal Game 4 on Monday.

Minnesota rallied for a 3–1 win in St. Paul to force a winner‑take‑all Game 5 in Montreal, keyed by Sidney Morin’s late goals and Maddie Rooney’s saves.

Brooklyn Park police say a donated AI tool is letting detectives process phones in hours, surfacing victims and evidence faster.

The St. Paul HRA named JB Vang and DC Commercial tentative developers for a 60–80 unit affordable housing plan on Jackson Street, with 12 HUD Section 811 units and 100 parking spaces.

A developer filed a concept plan to remake Boston Scientific’s 24‑acre Minnetonka campus, proposing demolition and a large industrial replacement at 10700 Bren Road W.

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison sued the former leaders of We Push for Peace, alleging they misused more than $6.5 million in charitable assets. The complaint names Trahern Pollard and Jaclyn McGuigan.

A man was found fatally stabbed near a bench at Triangle Park Thursday morning; Minneapolis homicide detectives have cordoned off the scene and are seeking tips.

Bloomington Police formed a new Executive Protection Unit after advanced training with the FBI and U.S. Secret Service to guard officials at events and in daily operations.

Joe Senser, the Pro Bowl Vikings tight end and Twin Cities restaurateur, has died at 69. His 1981 1,004-yard season remains a franchise high for a Vikings tight end.

Lawmakers are weighing a $4.5 million payout to Marvin Haynes after his 2004 conviction was vacated.

A man was left with potentially life‑threatening injuries after shots were fired Wednesday on the 700 block of West Broadway in north Minneapolis.

Frost Advisory impacts much of the Twin Cities this morning. Expect a chilly start, highs near 52°F and a steady warmup into the weekend.

A judge certified a 17-year-old for adult trial in connection with a Dec. 23 north Minneapolis homicide. Prosecutors say he is also tied to a Dec. 19 Metro Transit bus shooting.