The Inver Grove Heights City Council will consider a resolution on April 27 to swap six city flags for the 1983 Minnesota design; a council memo pegs the cost at about $3,000. The vote is part of a recent wave of local reversions across the state.

Minneapolis’ City Council approved a temporary 45‑day pre‑eviction notice to help renters hit by Operation Metro Surge; the measure now heads to Mayor Frey, who can sign or veto. Housing advocates say aid must arrive fast to make the time matter.

A near‑term surplus masks a widening multiyear shortfall, forcing Minnesota lawmakers to weigh one‑time fixes, cash for capital projects and tough trade‑offs for local priorities.

A 223‑unit mixed‑use building called Terasă has broken ground in St. Louis Park’s West End, bringing market‑rate homes, ground‑floor retail and 45 income‑restricted apartments. The city and developer plan LEED Silver sustainable features and TIF/AHTF support.

One man was killed and a woman was injured after a Sunday shooting on Castle Pines Drive in Mankato; police say a suspect is in custody.

Winter 2026 counts put Isle Royale at about 37 wolves and 524 moose; researchers recorded no calves and say summer fieldwork will be crucial.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday, April 27, with localized heavy rain and gusty winds. Expect wet commutes and a cooler, drier Tuesday.

Google is offering cash and to build utilities as it seeks approval for a massive Hermantown data center; residents and environmental groups remain opposed. Public comment on the updated review runs through April 30.

A St. Louis County judge sentenced Benjamen Robert Johnson to 15 years after jurors convicted him of sexually assaulting young children; prosecutors say the abuse occurred from 2013 to 2018.

The Diocese of St. Cloud will consolidate 131 parishes into roughly 48, ending regular weekend Mass at dozens of small-town churches and reshaping local worship.

A St. Paul man has been charged with first‑ and third‑degree criminal sexual conduct after an April 20 incident; court papers name Sean Garrison McNerthney and cite coercion and fear of harm.

Donte DiVincenzo left Game 4 with a right lower‑leg injury and was ruled out for the night, forcing the Timberwolves to reshuffle their rotation in a tight first‑round series. The team offered no immediate timeline for his return.

A small plane crashed near Crystal Airport in Brooklyn Park, sending smoke over Southbrook Park. Hennepin County dispatch confirmed the incident; details remain limited.