Competing bills at the Minnesota Capitol would either raise kratom's purchase age to 21 or classify the plant as a controlled drug, prompting concern from health officials and local leaders.

A Swervo-backed cannabis operator will convert a 50,000-square-foot Blaine warehouse into cultivation, processing, shipping and retail, adding about 40 jobs.

MSP’s Terminal 1 is getting a major concessions redo: the MAC will issue a summer 2026 RFP to relaunch 50+ shops, restaurants and services, with vendor sessions underway.

Lake Elmo’s Sydney Peterson returned from Milan with multiple Paralympic medals, including an individual gold and a relay title, while pursuing a neuroscience PhD. Her wins underscore Minnesota’s strength in adaptive winter sport.

Adam Thielen and C.J. Ham retired together at a joint ceremony at the Vikings’ TCO Performance Center in Eagan, closing out careers that began as undrafted tryouts. The two traded stories and promises to stay involved in the community.

Ecolab is reportedly in talks to buy CoolIT for about $4.5–$5 billion, giving the St. Paul company a hardware foothold in AI data‑center cooling.

Minnesota lawmakers plan to repeal the state's Cesar Chavez Day recognition after new allegations surfaced about the late labor leader. Rep. María Isa Pérez‑Vega said the change is meant to center survivors.

A Ramsey teen has been ordered to adult court in the March 2, 2025 killing of Champlin Park senior Diamond Manly. The certification escalates charges tied to an alleged robbery over vape cartridges.

Fargo-based Great States Development has purchased The Copham, a 120-unit warehouse-conversion at 607 Washington Ave. N., further expanding the firm's North Loop holdings.

I‑394 repairs paused E‑ZPass tolling, creating a seven‑figure revenue gap that MnDOT says it may cover with supplemental state transportation funds.

Brooklyn Park police served a high‑risk warrant in the 7600 block of Hampshire Ave. N., detaining multiple people and arresting one man. Details remain limited.

3M and Bain Capital agreed to buy Madison Fire & Rescue for about $1.95B and fold it into 3M’s Scott Safety business, with 3M taking a 50.1% stake. The move consolidates major firefighting and rescue brands under one platform.

USDOT finalized roughly $1.06B to replace the Blatnik Bridge, clearing the path for construction and easing months of uncertainty for the Twin Ports.