The U.S. Air Force F‑22 Raptor will headline the North Star Air Show in St. Cloud next weekend, flown by New York Mills native Capt. Nic "Laz" Le Tourneau.

Maple Grove Days kicked off this week with a parade, food and family events — the five-day festival runs through Sunday with fireworks and shuttle service.

Mall of America is getting Bubble Planet, a bubble‑themed immersive attraction with ball pits, LED rooms and VR. The mall says sessions will run about 60–90 minutes.