Saint Paul updates its residential garbage rates on April 1, 2026 — small carts cost roughly $287.66/year, with bigger carts and weekly pickup priced higher. The change follows the city’s annual rate adjustment process.

Tom Barnard, 74, told listeners on his family podcast that he has Alzheimer’s and has begun treatments; he says he’s seen some improvement.

Anoka‑Hennepin has begun notifying roughly 75 employees they’ll lose jobs next year as the district trims an $8.1M budget gap. Superintendent Cory McIntyre will leave June 30 amid staff outcry.

Applying Pew and Census rules to 2023 data, Minnesota’s middle‑class band runs roughly $56,700–$170,200 — higher than many locals expect. The state ranks mid‑pack for upper‑middle affordability.

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, was laid to rest at Fort Snelling after a memorial at Eagle Brook Church. Hundreds lined Highway 61 as White Bear Lake honored her.

A Minnesota biotech founder has pledged $16 million to help Minneapolis renters after the ICE surge, directing funds through his foundation and neighborhood partners.

Barnum’s school board voted 4-3 to reinstate a male‑female homecoming coronation, reversing a student‑led move to gender‑neutral "royalty."

Maple Grove opened phase one of its community center overhaul on March 16, unveiling a new TruStone Rink and upgraded amenities funded largely by a voter‑approved sales tax.

Hayden Heights Library will close next Thursday for an 18‑month overhaul. The renovation adds study rooms, a flexible community room and an outdoor reading garden.

Lyft settled with Minnesota after drivers repeatedly canceled rides for a blind college student with a guide dog; the deal includes $63,000 and app, training and monitoring changes.

An authorizer gave Seven Hills Preparatory Academy a short deadline after flagging major financial concerns; teachers report abrupt pay cuts tied to an accounting discrepancy. The school must respond by March 13, 2026.

A statewide Status report finds Minnesota women still earn about 81 cents on the dollar, with larger shortfalls for women of color and childcare costs squeezing families. The findings were unveiled at the State Capitol.

A small, bipartisan fleet is following ICE operations in major U.S. cities, offering legal aid and recording enforcement for future oversight. Organizers say the footage could feed oversight or court actions.