Ecolab will invest $500M to expand and modernize its Eagan Schuman R&D campus, adding labs and customer space while aiming to retain roughly 1,000 jobs.

A Minneapolis man was charged this week in the 2020 shooting that killed 18‑year‑old Arionna Buckanaga. Investigators point to casings, weapons and a confession.

After a Twin Cities surveyor was killed on a rural road, his partner is pressing lawmakers to stiffen penalties for drivers who strike road workers. She says a careless-driving ticket isn’t enough.

A 20-year-old man was sentenced to eight years in prison and a decade of supervised release after pleading guilty in a dorm-room sexual assault at St. Cloud State University. His alleged co-defendant was convicted in January and faces his own sentencing in May.

Lawmakers filed HF 3743 to stand up a state vaccine advisory council that could republish its recommendations as Minnesota’s official schedule amid a measles uptick.

A new coalition has a deal with TalusAg to bring modular green ammonia to Minnesota, promising cheaper, lower‑carbon fertilizer and a long‑term cooperative offtake.

Six months in, Minnetonka says its drones have flown to 423 911 calls and resolved about 20% without officers. Officials tout faster response times and tighter data controls.

Three people were wounded in three separate shootings across Minneapolis Thursday night. Police said the incidents appear unrelated as investigators processed multiple scenes.

Public records show St. Paul spent $2.5M to recover from a July cyberattack, mostly on outside services and overtime. Officials say a final after‑action report will outline upgrades.

A statewide Status report finds Minnesota women still earn about 81 cents on the dollar, with larger shortfalls for women of color and childcare costs squeezing families. The findings were unveiled at the State Capitol.

A late-night traffic stop in St. Cloud uncovered a loaded handgun, open containers and two people now facing charges, police say.

A new bill in the Minnesota House would require cities to allow ADUs and missing‑middle housing while limiting certain local design requirements. Supporters call it choice; cities worry about preemption.

The touring production of Wicked returns to the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis July 8–Aug. 9; tickets go on sale March 6 at 10 a.m. Central.