Pockets of frost before sunrise, then mostly sunny with highs near 55°F. Gardeners should cover tender plants tonight.

An investigative report found undisclosed pay, a delayed crash report and mishandled discrimination complaints, leading to the ouster of Excelsior Fire Chief Curt Mackey. The board has named interim leadership.

A Pine River couple accused in their 10‑year‑old daughter’s death face new charges: prosecutors allege murder and MnCHOICES fraud after court filings raised fresh questions.

A diver says he recovered about 16–18 pistols from the bottom of Bde Maka Ska and traced them to a 1927 newspaper account about police dumping weapons into the lake. The finds tie a quiet corner of the lake to a contentious moment in city history.

The Minnesota BCA posted that 422 people have been victims of rape so far this year, with children the largest age group. Officials pointed to hotlines and the Track‑Kit portal.

A Dakota County bench trial opened this week in the Sept. 12 fatal shooting of St. Olaf linebacker Matthew Lee, centering on whether the killing was reasonable or reckless.

Smack Shack partners Josh Thoma and Kevin Fitzgerald have bought the 1029 Bar in Northeast Minneapolis, reuniting the bar with the kitchen that helped launch their business. The Tenner's dive-bar feel is expected to remain under the new ownership.

Districts warn a technical change to how low‑income students are counted could cut compensatory aid and force program cuts, with some districts projecting seven‑figure shortfalls.

Carbone's Pizzeria & Pub is moving into the former Aurelio's Pizza site in Ramsey. City records show council approval for a liquor license and a planned early‑June opening.

Hangry Joe's quietly closed its three Twin Cities restaurants this week, leaving customers and employees surprised and without an explanation.

Two men have been charged in a Sept. 14, 2025 Lake Street robbery‑shooting that prosecutors say grew out of a drug‑turf dispute; one man died and a juvenile was seriously wounded.

Sherman Associates is building Beltline Station beside the future Beltline LRT stop — about 380 apartments, 82 affordable units, retail and a large parking ramp.

HealthPartners has hired Blake Berquist, a longtime UnitedHealthcare finance leader, as CFO while the nonprofit works to steady a slim operating margin and rising drug costs.