An emergency pardon at the State Capitol spared a longtime Minneapolis city worker from imminent deportation. The board's unanimous vote follows a Clemency Review Commission recommendation and weeks in ICE custody.

A roughly $130 million gap in Minnesota’s State Grant could shrink or eliminate aid for thousands of college students as lawmakers haggle over fixes ahead of the May deadline.

A St. Paul man pleaded guilty to second‑degree murder after prosecutors say he set a northeast Minneapolis duplex on fire last September, killing his friend. Sentencing is set for May 11.

Two Brooklyn Center officers were hurt Sunday while trying to arrest a reported trespasser; the suspect resisted with a large dog and the animal later died, police say.

A pedestrian was killed Sunday at a Rockford residence after a van ended up in the yard; the scene remains under investigation.

A bomb threat called in during Sunday’s Twins game prompted an MPD bomb‑unit and K‑9 sweep of Target Field; nothing suspicious was found and police are investigating.

A police letter warning of fines and possible jail time has prompted 10K Brewing to reconsider its role in Anoka’s social‑district program. Merchants and officials are now debating enforcement and business risk.

Gusty northwest winds hit Minneapolis Monday, May 4 with highs near 64°F. Cooler midweek brings frost risk overnight Tuesday; protect tender plants.

Snowmelt and heavy rain have flooded Gooseberry Falls, forcing trail closures and warnings from the DNR. Visitors should check park conditions before heading to the North Shore.

A St. Paul man who sought prostate cancer care at Mayo Clinic was hit with a $76,423 bill after his insurer initially denied coverage. The insurer later reversed course, highlighting how network confusion can follow treatment.

Clear, sunny Sunday with highs near 70°F. Gusty northwest winds and low humidity create an elevated fire-weather concern west of the metro.

A Union Pacific freight train derailed near Henderson on May 2, overturning eight cars and spilling grain; officials say there are no injuries and no hazardous leaks detected.

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was seriously injured after a stolen Hyundai crashed into a patrol car in south Minneapolis; a 19-year-old is in custody.