The Basilica of Saint Mary closed its main sanctuary after Easter for a yearlong $45M restoration; services will continue in the lower-level Teresa of Calcutta Hall.

St. Paul police arrested a woman outside Cities Church on Easter after protesters used a blow‑horn and refused orders to stop. The site was also the scene of a charged January disruption.

Low 30s and blustery Monday; rain and a strong warm-up arrive midweek.

Tiffany & Co.’s Southdale boutique opened April 4, completing the mall’s luxury wing and joining brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Burberry after a major makeover.

A 10-year-old playing with a lighter and an aerosol can sparked a house fire in Mt. Iron; everyone escaped and the Red Cross is assisting the family. The home was declared a total loss.

Breezy Sunday with afternoon showers possible and gusts to 30 mph. Cooler start to the week before a midweek warm-up.

Nashville’s Cotton & Snow, known for vodka‑spiked shaved ice and boozy milkshakes, is listed as "Opening Soon" at Mall of America in Bloomington.

MMCD's spring update warns the Twin Cities may see a slow mosquito spring, a potential July surge of cattail mosquitoes, and heightened tick-Lyme risk.

After repeated weather cancellations, organizers say the Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby will end operations; a farewell event is planned to thank volunteers and sponsors.

Kevin Garnett will appear at Target Center for the Timberwolves' regular‑season finale next Sunday; the team announced tributes, a Montell Jordan halftime performance and a planned jersey retirement next season.

Matt Boldy’s two goals and a Kaprizov milestone pushed the Wild into the NHL playoffs with a 5-2 home win over Vancouver. The club now heads into the postseason with a real chance to finally win a series.

State data show Minnesota’s four‑year graduation rate climbed to 84.9% in 2025, with notable gains among American Indian students and extended cohorts.

Departments across Minnesota are scrambling to recruit officers as applicant pools shrink; St. Cloud is testing youth mentoring and summer hires to build a pipeline.