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A Hennepin County court ordered about $2.5M after jurors found a Twin Cities man filed false Child and Adult Care Food Program claims in 2021.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Six months after opening, the METRO E Line is averaging about 5,600 daily rides — nearly double projections. Some shops say foot traffic is returning after lengthy construction.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chef Gavin Kaysen is taking Bellecour to the Wells Fargo Center’s ground floor in downtown Minneapolis, pairing a daytime bakery with bistro service and aiming for a late‑fall opening.
A 78-year-old man was found pinned beneath a fallen tree near Brandon Wednesday; Douglas County deputies say the death appears accidental and detectives are investigating.
Community & Society in ...
City Hall's rotunda will host a public drag show at 8 a.m. Thursday as the council marks Pride Month. Mayor Jacob Frey and council members will attend.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Short-term loans on Twin Cities office towers are maturing, forcing owners to scramble for refinancing while foreclosures rise.
A St. Paul man pleaded guilty June 9 to criminal vehicular homicide in the 2024 Lake Elmo crash that killed 5‑year‑old Morgan Petersen; sentencing is set for Sept. 10, 2026.
A longtime Rosenthal Interiors showroom in downtown Minneapolis is set for auction in July with a $250,000 starting bid. The 25,000-sf property failed to sell when listed last fall.
Two Rochester residents died after a motorcycle and a Cybertruck collided at the Salem Road/60th Ave SW intersection. Deputies have identified the truck driver and the investigation is active.
Swervo bought the France Commons office complex in Edina for $9.5M and plans renovations plus new service‑retail pads along France Avenue.
A high-speed chase south of Mankato ended in a farm-field standoff after authorities say the driver fired at officers.
Weather & Environment in ...
New measurements show groundwater beneath Minneapolis is warming, raising concerns for springs, streams and aging pipes.
Politics & Govt in ...
Federal procurement documents and job listings suggest the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton could be reactivated as a 1,600‑bed ICE detention site, officials say.
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