Brooklyn Park’s Tactical Response Unit served a high‑risk warrant on Brookdale Drive Wednesday. Multiple occupants were detained and one juvenile female was arrested.

Shakopee Council member Jesse Lara registered the trade name "Wise Owl" and plans a grab-and-go at Shakopee Brewhall in downtown Shakopee.

Pakou Yang was named president of Normandale Community College on April 22, 2026, a historic first for Hmong representation in U.S. higher education. She has led the campus since summer 2025.

A 29-year-old Burnsville rider died after losing control on southbound I‑35E just south of Highway 77, troopers said.

Beast Barbecue on East Hennepin will close May 2 after seven years. The owners posted a brief farewell as the neighborhood spot prepares its final service.

Edina's City Council paused a $20M plan to build a pedestrian underpass on France Avenue after residents raised alarm about the price and financing. The decision halts immediate design work.

The city auditor’s after‑action reviews into the Lussier death and Moturi shooting will be presented to the Audit Committee on April 22, 2026, probing MPD response and delays.

Corie Barry will step down as Best Buy CEO on Oct. 31, 2026. Jason Bonfig will take over Nov. 1 and join the board as the company files an 8‑K.

Minneapolis will add Community Safety Ambassadors to Uptown as officials pair outreach with patrols to address resident and business safety concerns. Residents say more is needed.

Two weekend hiring fairs at Mystic Lake Center will staff the new amphitheater; organizers say 800+ seasonal roles and pay of $18–$25/hour.

The FAA rescinded a sweeping January drone advisory after a Twin Cities photojournalist sued, replacing a moving no‑fly zone with a cautionary advisory.

SPPS says the 2026–27 budget gap narrowed to about $14 million, but parents and teachers warn programs could still be cut as the district finalizes plans.

A new blood biomarker and a ‘p‑tau217’ clock could let doctors estimate when Alzheimer’s symptoms will begin, speeding diagnosis for symptomatic Twin Cities patients while raising important caveats.