Doug Martin, the Vikings' 1980 first-round pick and a fierce pass rusher in the 1980s, died at 68. Teammates and the team are remembering his leadership and sack-producing seasons.

Mount Olivet cleared a City Council appeal and now proposes a nonprofit brewery and coffeehouse at its 1938 chapel site in Lynnhurst. Officials cite steep rehab costs and a plan to salvage materials.

Planners advanced a rezoning that would let Minnesota Cannabis College open classrooms and a cultivation lab above Bar Brava at 1914 N. Washington Ave.

A photo-backed Legal Aid report and state numbers have renewed debate over seclusion rooms in Minnesota schools as lawmakers weigh rolling back protections. Advocates warn of trauma and racial disparities.

Pakou Yang was named president of Normandale Community College on April 22, 2026, a historic first for Hmong representation in U.S. higher education. She has led the campus since summer 2025.

Beast Barbecue on East Hennepin will close May 2 after seven years. The owners posted a brief farewell as the neighborhood spot prepares its final service.

A new blood biomarker and a ‘p‑tau217’ clock could let doctors estimate when Alzheimer’s symptoms will begin, speeding diagnosis for symptomatic Twin Cities patients while raising important caveats.

A lender has sued to foreclose on another tower at Normandale Lake Office Park, seeking about $31.1M and adding to a string of debt fights at the five‑building campus.

St. Paul approved a sound variance that lets Breakaway play at Allianz Field on June 26–27, 2026 — but promoters say the festival may hunt for a new home after next year.

A bipartisan bill in St. Paul reshapes DAIRI eligibility and channels millions into research, disease response and dairy relief. The package now heads to Gov. Walz.

West Elm will relocate from Shops at Centennial Lakes into the Galleria in Edina, moving into the space Rejuvenation currently occupies. The new location is roughly 12,865 square feet.

Gusty southerly winds and low humidity have prompted a Red Flag Warning Monday. Avoid open burning and check local restrictions.

360 Communities launched a $14.1M campaign to replace and expand Lewis House in Eagan, promising roughly 50 beds, a Survivor Support Center and pet‑friendly services.