A Minneapolis public‑works driver says a USCIS name error cost him his job; his union has filed an unfair labor practice charge as federal CDL rules squeeze immigrant workers.

A man was ambushed and shot outside a north Minneapolis home Monday night and taken to North Memorial Health. Police searched the 1200 block of Oliver Ave N but suspects remain at large.

Cool, sunny Wednesday turns into a fast warm-up this weekend, with highs near 95°F Saturday. Plan for water and cooling options.

3M raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $8.80–$8.95 after beating Q2 estimates, sending shares up and signaling momentum at the Maplewood headquarters.

Rebecca Noecker, Rep. María Isa Pérez‑Vega and Charles Barklind are running to replace Rafael Ortega in Ramsey County District 5. The Aug. 11 primary will narrow the field.

A man in his 40s died after losing control of his motorcycle on a curve at the intersection of CSAH 46 and CSAH 8 in Redwood County; authorities are investigating.

A joint ProPublica and Star Tribune investigation finds decades of child sexual abuse inside an Old Apostolic Lutheran Church near Duluth and shows how a 'forgive and forget' culture helped the cycle continue.

Riverview Intermediate’s original 1969 HVAC is being replaced in a two‑year, $21.9M project. Crews are working on the north wing and gym this summer; the district will start school Sept. 8.

A large fire consumed the roof and upper floors of the Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park Friday evening; officials have not yet confirmed a cause or injuries.

Clear and cool Saturday morning; high near 89°F. Smoke may return today and thunderstorms are likely late Sunday into Monday.

Bloomington police say a 66‑year‑old was arrested after an alleged groping of a 15‑year‑old; Chief Hodges posted a video vowing to protect the community.

A Lakota passerby pulled two teenage brothers from a burning car after it was struck by a train; both were airlifted to Rochester and are recovering after surgeries.

DEED reports Minnesota added 13,200 payroll jobs in June, led by education and health even as finance and trade shed roles. The state unemployment rate sits at 4.4%.