Federal agents executed search warrants at more than 20 Twin Cities SNAP retailers as part of 'Operation Cold SNAP,' authorities say.

A White Bear Lake man admitted guilt in a June street‑racing crash that killed two teens. Sentencing is set for Sept. 1, 2026; a co‑defendant still faces trial in May.

A GOP-backed package to reroute $25M from a stalled Duluth rail project into school-security grants failed to clear the House Education Finance Committee amid pressure for gun limits.

Nearly a year after the Robbinsdale park shooting that killed 19‑year‑old Amarie Alowonle, her family and state advocates brought her case to the State Capitol and urged witnesses to come forward. Officials say a $10,000 reward is in place and investigators are asking for video tips.

Hennepin County ordered Quadrel Realty to pay $49,500 to the Brentwood Tenants Union after boilers failed during the 2024–25 winter. Tenants say many still haven't received promised credits or repairs.

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.