DFL lawmakers rallied at the St. Paul Capitol on Presidents Day, saying Minnesota is still reeling from Operation Metro Surge and urging GOP reps to oppose the federal tactics. Local residents and business owners recounted detentions and economic pain.

Court records say a 55-year-old St. Cloud man lured a homeless woman to his home, held her for five days and sexually assaulted her; he’s jailed on kidnapping and first‑degree sexual assault charges.

Two people were shot inside a car in Uptown Minneapolis late Sunday; a woman was critically wounded and police say no arrests have been made.

A Columbia Heights family says ICE agents faked car trouble to draw a father outside, detain him and send him to Texas, leaving six children at home. Neighbors and school leaders say fear from the surge persists.

Eagan’s City Council will vote Tuesday on a one-year moratorium that would pause approvals for new data centers and crypto miners while the city studies permitting, water and power impacts.

Hundreds marched through downtown Minneapolis Sunday as immigrant‑rights groups demanded ICE leave and accountability amid a federal drawdown and ongoing investigations. Organizers said the actions will continue until officials deliver concrete remedies.

A mill blaze pushed Holdingford officials to ask residents to curb water use Sunday night as crews battled the fire near Main Street.

Longstanding clubs across Minneapolis–St. Paul say falling bar sales, fees and new amphitheaters are eating into slim margins for venues and musicians.

Sunny and mild Sunday with highs near 51°F. A wetter, windier system arrives Tuesday night with rain and gusts up to 30 mph.

Families and survivors gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol on Feb. 14, calling for bans on assault weapons and more prevention as lawmakers prepare to reconvene. Speakers tied the push to last summer’s deadly attack at Annunciation and statewide shooting totals.

A caller threatened to "shoot up the ER" at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, triggering a brief lockdown; police arrested a local man and say patient care has resumed.

Permits filed with the city show Diane’s Place plans to expand its Food Building footprint, potentially adding seats at the acclaimed Hmong‑American restaurant. Details and a timeline remain unannounced.

Delta is sharing $113.7 million with about 8,900 Minnesota employees as part of a $1.3 billion companywide profit‑sharing payout paid on Feb. 13, 2026.