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%.

An unredacted investigative memo points to a Minneapolis finance official as the likely decisionmaker behind nearly $3 million withheld from a retiree health trust. The district restored the funds while auditors and police probe how internal controls failed.

A 2022 federal complaint about Hartford firehouse culture has re-emerged as Mayor Frey’s nominee for Minneapolis fire chief heads to a council confirmation hearing. The suit doesn't name the nominee, but councilors say they'll press for answers.

Sackett’s family is asking residents to send comments opposing parole for Ronald Reed ahead of his Aug. 11 Supervised Release Board review.

State officials rolled out 'Pinch, jump, splash!' — pinch your nose or use a nose clip and avoid submerging to lower a rare Naegleria fowleri risk this summer.

Mid‑90s heat and wildfire smoke will push heat‑index values near 100 and degrade air quality in Minneapolis through Thursday night.