Preliminary state data show Minnesota property tax levies could rise about 6.9% — nearly $948 million — and lawmakers in St. Paul are proposing caps and a task force.

A late‑night shooting on 15th Street East left a man with life‑threatening injuries and prompted a police search for a suspect, officials say. Investigators are asking for tips and footage.

Highs near 63°F Sunday; rain returns Tuesday with a rain-to-snow change Tuesday night and light accumulations possible. Plan ahead for midweek slush.

Minnesota's reintegration driver's license gives eligible people up to 24 months to settle reinstatement fees, aiming to remove a key barrier to jobs and family reunification.

Parents of 21 children sued Cadence Education and a former staffer after video and court filings alleged repeated abusive discipline at Lil' Explorers in Plymouth. State records show prior licensing investigations at the location.

An arrest warrant names 39‑year‑old Stefan Buzoianu in a July 2024 break‑in at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Center; police say the suspects are tied to an organized Romanian theft ring. Court papers describe gouged doors and rummaged filing cabinets, though staff reported nothing stolen.

Mayo Clinic posted roughly $1.5 billion in income from current activities in 2025 while closing six small-town clinics last fall, leaving residents to travel farther for care. The move has intensified debate over health-system responsibilities to rural communities.

A Lakeville woman pleaded guilty after a June traffic stop north of Rochester uncovered more than 7,000 fentanyl pills and nearly 300 grams of cocaine. Sentencing is set for May 2026.

An authorizer gave Seven Hills Preparatory Academy a short deadline after flagging major financial concerns; teachers report abrupt pay cuts tied to an accounting discrepancy. The school must respond by March 13, 2026.

Ramsey County renamed Metro Square to the Ramsey County Government Center on March 1, consolidating several services into a downtown hub. The move frees the East building for sale.

Light freezing drizzle and fog made for slick spots Saturday morning; skies clear and temps warm into the 40s, with a much warmer Sunday on the way.

The DNR says a carp deterrent at Lock and Dam No. 5 won’t be installed until 2029, drawing criticism from scientists and river groups who want faster action. Stakeholders warn delay raises the risk of silver carp establishing upstream.

A $7.5 million gift from Room & Board founder John Gabbert creates the Walker’s first endowed exhibition fund to back two shows a year. The move arrives as the museum adds new acquisitions.