St. Paul’s Grand Old Day returns June 7 with music across six stages, a parade, a 5K and 150+ vendors. Organizers are seeking sponsors as costs rise.

Minnesota rolled out a new canopy map, $12M in grants and Arbor Day plantings to expand shade in heat‑soaked neighborhoods while nonprofits race to plant and water saplings. Funding and long‑term maintenance remain the critical next steps.

Early Wednesday saw heavy law-enforcement activity at HCMC and on Oliver Avenue South in Richfield; officials have not said whether the scenes are connected.

Districts warn a technical change to how low‑income students are counted could cut compensatory aid and force program cuts, with some districts projecting seven‑figure shortfalls.

MDA confirmed emerald ash borer in trees near Burtrum and imposed a Todd County quarantine. A May 14 virtual meeting will explain next steps for residents and tree-care pros.

Carbone's Pizzeria & Pub is moving into the former Aurelio's Pizza site in Ramsey. City records show council approval for a liquor license and a planned early‑June opening.

Hangry Joe's quietly closed its three Twin Cities restaurants this week, leaving customers and employees surprised and without an explanation.

Valleyfair's Superior Shores Waterpark adds 13 new attractions and reworks the waterpark entrance ahead of a May 23 public opening for the park's 50th season.

A Brooklyn Park neighborhood was ordered to shelter in place Monday night after shots were reported during a family dispute; police searched for hours and the suspect remained at large.

Grandma’s sold its Miller Hill building to Vireo Growth and will close the Miller Hill restaurant on May 3; staffers are being offered transfers to other Grandma’s locations.

Two men have been charged in a Sept. 14, 2025 Lake Street robbery‑shooting that prosecutors say grew out of a drug‑turf dispute; one man died and a juvenile was seriously wounded.

Sherman Associates is building Beltline Station beside the future Beltline LRT stop — about 380 apartments, 82 affordable units, retail and a large parking ramp.

St. Paul’s West Side revives its Cinco de Mayo celebration May 1–2 as a smaller, community-first festival with a parade, car show and local performers. Organizers say safety coordination and volunteers are key.