Minnesota rallied for a 3–1 win in St. Paul to force a winner‑take‑all Game 5 in Montreal, keyed by Sidney Morin’s late goals and Maddie Rooney’s saves.

Brooklyn Park police say a donated AI tool is letting detectives process phones in hours, surfacing victims and evidence faster.

The University of Minnesota has parted ways with softball coach Piper Ritter after a 16-36 season; AD Mark Coyle said a new voice is needed and a nationwide search will begin.

The St. Paul HRA named JB Vang and DC Commercial tentative developers for a 60–80 unit affordable housing plan on Jackson Street, with 12 HUD Section 811 units and 100 parking spaces.

A developer filed a concept plan to remake Boston Scientific’s 24‑acre Minnetonka campus, proposing demolition and a large industrial replacement at 10700 Bren Road W.

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison sued the former leaders of We Push for Peace, alleging they misused more than $6.5 million in charitable assets. The complaint names Trahern Pollard and Jaclyn McGuigan.

Red Flag Warnings are in effect across parts of central and northwest Minnesota Friday. Officials urge against open burning and spark‑producing work while conditions are critical.

Best Buy told hybrid staff they must be in-office Monday–Thursday starting Sept. 14, 2026. The company says the extra day will boost collaboration as leadership shifts.

Nearly 600 North Memorial Maple Grove nurses will vote Monday on whether to authorize a strike after more than a year of stalled contract talks and allegations of unfair labor practices.

Metro Transit will run replacement buses this weekend while crews begin Renew the Blue signal and track upgrades; a full shutdown runs June 29–Aug. 19.

A late-night blaze at Maplewood's old train depot was contained by firefighters after a prompt response.

The Minnesota House voted to create a statewide inspector general to investigate fraud. The office is slated to launch in 2027 and could gain law‑enforcement powers in 2028.

Taste of Minnesota will highlight only Minnesota bands July 3–4, 2026, with Brother Ali and Poliça among the headliners. Free downtown shows will include food vendors, family activities and fireworks.