Washington County starts work Monday to replace the Hwy. 36/Lake Elmo Avenue signal with bridges and new ramps. The project aims to cut crashes and traffic snarls through 2027.

A man was killed and another wounded after early-morning gunfire on the 2100 block of Lyndale Avenue South. Minneapolis police are investigating and asking for tips.

The White House restored a $50M DOE grant to Minnesota Power for a $940M HVDC upgrade, reversing an October cut that rattled Duluth officials. The move clears one funding hurdle on a project aimed at moving more low‑carbon power across the Midwest.

A 49-year-old man is jailed after a woman was stabbed near W 24th and Pillsbury Avenue. Police say the victim’s injury is non-life-threatening and the case is under investigation.

A sinkhole beneath the bleachers has closed the St. Francis High School stadium indefinitely, pushing summer programs offsite while officials assess a costly repair.

Scattered thunderstorms likely this afternoon with a small chance of hail and gusty winds. Have a backup plan for outdoor Juneteenth events.

Minnesota added 5,400 jobs in May and unemployment fell to 4.4%, even as labor‑force participation continued to slip. The gain is modest but noteworthy.

The Rochester School Board adopted a $483 million 2026–27 budget that trims 27 positions and uses $3 million from reserves while adding Eid al‑Adha to the 2027–28 calendar.

Cool start with a gusty afternoon; showers and thunderstorms likely Friday afternoon (Juneteenth). Secure tents and have a backup plan.

Former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell appears to be weighing a Woodbury City Council bid; her campaign’s donate page is live as filing deadlines approach.

Cooper's Hawk is targeting Minnetonka and Woodbury for its first Minnesota restaurants, bringing its wine-club and tasting-room model to Twin Cities suburbs.

A former part‑time stagehand at Children’s Theatre Company was indicted in federal court on counts of receiving and possessing child pornography; the theatre says students weren’t involved.

A 44-year-old Otsego man faces two felony counts after a 15-year-old exchange student reported repeated sexual contact while living with the family, court papers allege.