Orono’s Morrison Arena has bought adjoining land and is courting major donors and naming-rights sponsors to fund a roughly $15M project that would add a second rink.

A former Minnetonka CBP officer was sentenced to 71 months in federal prison and 10 years supervised release after pleading guilty in a child sexual-abuse material case.

Gunjan Kedia will become chair of U.S. Bancorp after the April shareholders meeting as Andy Cecere plans to retire, the bank announced.

First responders in Mankato were commended for their July 7, 2025 emergency response efforts in a social media post by the police and fire department.

Maple Grove Police detailed recent riot-related arrests on Facebook, naming 15 individuals charged with offenses like obstruction and property damage. The cause of the riot is unclear, and investigations continue.

Arlene Theresa Bell was sentenced to 35 years after pleading guilty in the February 2024 killing of Gary Lehmeyer. The judge credited her with roughly 698 days already served.

Duluth opens a new outdoor ice skating rink with free skate rentals and a warming house offering games and art supplies, catering to a variety of schedules.

St. Louis Park is seeking a part-time adult softball official to manage and report game results, requiring professionalism and courtesy. Applications close on Feb. 22.

Brooklyn Park has initiated a food drive to combat local food insecurity, inviting community participation. Drop-off locations include City Hall and Community Activity Center.

BCCS establishes Family Resource Rooms to provide essentials to needy families and partners with CAPI for food distribution; also seeks community donations.

Activists say a recent PUC move to let trash and wood burning qualify as "carbon‑free" hands a lifeline to Minneapolis’ HERC and could undermine the 2040 law. They vow to escalate pressure on county leaders.

Tom Morello announced a last‑minute benefit at First Avenue on Friday. The matinee pairs Morello, Rise Against and guests to raise funds for the families of Renée Good and Alex Pretti.

Billboards in Minnesota display the faces of missing or murdered Indigenous individuals, seeking justice and remembrance, funded by donations and MMIR license plate sales.