A Venezuelan college professor in Shakopee says he was detained by ICE, flown to Camp East Montana in El Paso and returned to Minnesota under an ankle monitor while hearings continue.

A spike in Pentagon contracts is sending billions to Minnesota companies — from Maple Grove R&D centers to small Twin Cities vendors. The influx is reshaping hiring and supplier networks across the state.

A Lows gang defendant admitted to a RICO conspiracy and trafficking at least 1.2 kilograms of fentanyl, becoming the first of 14 charged to plead guilty.

A man in his 60s died after an early‑morning hit‑and‑run on Chicago Avenue; police found a white van and are asking the public for tips.

Two men were wounded after shots struck their car in south Minneapolis; police say injuries were not life-threatening while detectives probe the incident.

Sunny Friday gives way to a rainy Saturday night and a dramatic warm-up Sunday with storms possible. Expect gusts and localized ponding over the weekend.

Investigations found possible eligibility problems with Minnesota’s PROMISE Act winners; addresses and registrations are under scrutiny as officials review vetting.

County records and union testimony show Hennepin County paramedics often run below the two‑paramedic staffing minimum as call loads rise, prompting concerns about burnout and response times. Local officials are now weighing whether to change the rule or invest in hiring.

City planners recommended a zoning change to allow managed 'safe outdoor parking' lots where people living in vehicles can sleep overnight under staffing and hygiene rules. The Planning Commission sent the proposal to City Council after a unanimous vote.

A Senate floor fight turned personal Tuesday as lawmakers debated a bill to add state enforcement for Minnesota's 340B drug-pricing protections. Supporters say it will protect hospitals and pharmacies; opponents pushed back.

A major contractor is building a 180‑mile 345‑kV line, installing under‑bridge gas mains and taking on river‑island work as Minnesota upgrades its grid and waterways.

Bob Dylan will headline the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee on July 6 with Lucinda Williams and John Doe opening. Presales begin April 8.

City Council combined a $5M downtown vitality fund with $1.4M for 18 corridor grants; neighborhood groups will get set awards of $70k–$90k to boost storefronts and housing.