A Rochester man faces felony charges after investigators say they found explicit videos and records of payments linking him to a teen. Bail was set at $100,000 and court dates are pending.

Nearly 170 Chisago County employees struck this week over health‑insurance plan design and rising deductibles, prompting picket lines and service shifts across the county. Negotiations remain deadlocked while both sides file labor complaints.

A St. Cloud man pleaded guilty to first‑degree drug possession after police say they seized more than 10 ounces of meth; he was sentenced to eight years with credit for time served.

Brazilian labor prosecutors have filed a civil suit asking for R$109 million and sweeping traceability measures, accusing Cargill of allowing serious abuses in its soy supply chain.

Syringes and what staff say may be human tissue were found at the Newport recycling plant, spurring a House effort to study infectious‑waste disposal.

Thieves are drilling holes in gas tanks across St. Paul, leaving trucks dead on the road and owners facing repair bills. Police are seeking tips and video.

The City Council will vote Thursday on a firearm regulations ordinance that would ban assault-style weapons and ghost guns — but Minnesota's preemption law could keep it dormant.

An Itasca County deputy was shot Monday near Max; the deputy is expected to recover and the Minnesota BCA has opened a use‑of‑force investigation.

Frost Advisory impacts much of the Twin Cities this morning. Expect a chilly start, highs near 52°F and a steady warmup into the weekend.

A judge certified a 17-year-old for adult trial in connection with a Dec. 23 north Minneapolis homicide. Prosecutors say he is also tied to a Dec. 19 Metro Transit bus shooting.

A fire overnight damaged Haskell’s bar, restaurant and liquor store in downtown Excelsior. Crews were on scene and authorities have released few details.

St. Paul planning commissioners got a May 1 update on Highland Bridge: construction has resumed, Block 2 is moving toward completion, and planners reviewed park and housing totals.

Southside Community Health Services opened One Southside at 1000 East Lake St on May 4, 2026, replacing a lot burned in 2020 and adding an on‑site pharmacy. City funding and a Great Streets loan helped finish the buildout.