MnDOT pushed the Rethinking I‑94 comment deadline to March 23, giving Twin Cities residents two extra weeks to weigh in on alternatives that include managed lanes, lane reductions and consistent bus shoulders.

Recently published Black history books turned up on Hennepin County Library giveaway carts, prompting residents to press the system for more transparency about withdrawals.

Out‑of‑state activists are converging on the Twin Cities for upstander trainings that teach legal‑observer skills, whistle codes and rapid‑response tactics organizers say blunt ICE operations.

Minnesota’s measles cases doubled this week to 10, centered in a Twin Cities cluster. Health officials are urging MMR vaccinations and checking records.

A family-run suicide-prevention charity says its longtime director is accused of diverting nearly $220,000, forcing program cuts as investigators probe.

Minneapolis told nine community providers their trauma‑response contracts will end in 30 days, leaving grief counseling and healing services uncertain across the city.

Troopers on I‑90 near Albert Lea recovered nearly 50,000 fentanyl pills during a traffic stop, state officials say.

Playwrights' Center says NEA-related rules, a $500K sale shortfall and halted partner payments have created a funding crisis and is asking the Twin Cities for help.

St. Paul is redirecting roughly $1.4M to its Emergency Rental Assistance program and funding two staffers to speed payouts as demand rises after recent federal enforcement. Officials say the money will help dozens of families a month.

An 85-year-old woman died after a fire in living quarters inside a detached garage in Miltona Township. Authorities and the state fire marshal are investigating.

Warm Friday turns blustery with gusts up to 30 mph. A narrow band of light snow may clip areas south of I‑94 Saturday morning.

Insomnia Cookies is opening a third Minneapolis bakery on Uptown’s Lake Street and is already hiring crew and managers as the chain expands nationwide.

UCare has listed its Northeast Minneapolis headquarters for sale as regulators wind down the insurer and Medica prepares to assume contracts. The move could affect payouts to hospitals and the future of the Stinson campus.