President Trump nominated University of Minnesota economist Christopher Phelan to chair the White House Council of Economic Advisers, elevating a scholar with Minneapolis Fed ties into the center of the administration’s rate debate.

A 56‑year‑old St. Cloud man was hospitalized with life‑threatening injuries after his pickup rolled on Highway 10 in Elk River. Troopers said alcohol may have been a factor.

Lawmakers advanced a Manufactured Home Park Residents' Bill of Rights that would cap lot‑rent hikes and give homeowners a chance to buy parks when they're sold. The proposal reflects months of resident testimony and pushback from industry groups.

A lender has sued to foreclose on another tower at Normandale Lake Office Park, seeking about $31.1M and adding to a string of debt fights at the five‑building campus.

Rep. Kelly Morrison says she'll sell individual public and private stakes after reporting flagged frequent trades and late disclosures. The move follows Star Tribune inquiries.

An 18,000-square-foot halal supermarket called Karmel Market will open at Yusuf Corner on Lake Street, offering multicultural groceries and halal meat counters.

Set times are out for the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival (July 17–19) at Harriet Island; The Lumineers, Matchbox Twenty and The Strokes close the weekend.

St. Paul approved a sound variance that lets Breakaway play at Allianz Field on June 26–27, 2026 — but promoters say the festival may hunt for a new home after next year.

A bipartisan bill in St. Paul reshapes DAIRI eligibility and channels millions into research, disease response and dairy relief. The package now heads to Gov. Walz.

Growers say years of investment were upended when Eureka Township denied permission to convert hemp greenhouses to adult‑use cannabis; they’ve sued to reverse the decision.

Anthony Edwards scored 30 as the Timberwolves erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Nuggets 119-114 and even their playoff series. Julius Randle hit the late free throws that sealed it.

Dallas evened the first-round series with a gritty 4-2 Game 2 win in Dallas. Brock Faber scored twice but the Wild couldn't convert on four power plays.

A bicyclist was killed after an SUV struck them on Hiawatha Avenue; Minneapolis police arrested a 23‑year‑old on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide.