Regulators and an administrative law judge say Xcel must refund $40.6M after a 2023 Prairie Island outage tied to a severed control cable. The decision would produce bill credits for Minnesota customers.

Sunny, warm Friday with gusty winds. Cooler nights could bring frost — protect plants and avoid backyard burns.

New statewide data show Minnesota students report far lower cannabis use than a decade ago. Officials say prevention and early conversations remain critical.

Alary's Bar has tapped a veteran chef and is rolling out a full‑service menu built around walleye and Chicago‑style dishes at its downtown St. Paul location.

A man was found fatally stabbed near a bench at Triangle Park Thursday morning; Minneapolis homicide detectives have cordoned off the scene and are seeking tips.

A council committee has ordered a study of whether drones should respond to certain 911 calls in Minneapolis, balancing faster response with privacy and cost questions.

Bloomington Police formed a new Executive Protection Unit after advanced training with the FBI and U.S. Secret Service to guard officials at events and in daily operations.

Joe Senser, the Pro Bowl Vikings tight end and Twin Cities restaurateur, has died at 69. His 1981 1,004-yard season remains a franchise high for a Vikings tight end.

Fire crews and a helicopter responded to a grass fire on the south end of Pokegama Lake; boaters were warned to give space as operations continued.

State forecasters say Minnesota could see 12–16 smoke-affected days and multiple ozone alerts this summer as drought pockets persist.

Carver County posted a Wanted Wednesday alert naming 33-year-old Leah Victoria Peterson as wanted on murder and drug distribution charges. Authorities ask anyone with tips to call the confidential line.

A 36-year-old man was jailed after a pickup struck a juvenile bicyclist at 33rd Avenue and 8th Street North in St. Cloud. Police say alcohol was a factor.

Doors Open Minneapolis returns May 9–10 with free access to 75 venues across the city — family activities, theater centennials, Fed tours and brewery stops. Here’s how to map the weekend.