The White House restored a $50M DOE grant to Minnesota Power for a $940M HVDC upgrade, reversing an October cut that rattled Duluth officials. The move clears one funding hurdle on a project aimed at moving more low‑carbon power across the Midwest.

A University of Minnesota rodent study found unilateral DBS sped decision‑making as effectively as bilateral stimulation, strengthening the case for simpler adaptive implants.

A woman was shot near Bossen Field Park Saturday night and taken to hospital; Minneapolis Park Police say there are no known suspects and the investigation is ongoing.

Sunny today with a high near 80°F, then showers and thunderstorms Tuesday, June 23. Brief heavy downpours and small hail are possible in spots.

A child was hospitalized with potentially life‑threatening injuries after being hit by a car in a north Minneapolis alley. Police say the driver stayed and is cooperating.

State investigators say a Blaine personal care assistant allegedly submitted 1,655 false Medicaid claims from 2020–2024, pocketing about $116,600, prosecutors say.

A dispute over lists, a pulled student story and a contested contract clause has split families at St. Paul Academy, culminating in the dismissal of a ninth-grader. The rift has pushed trustees and parents to demand clearer policies and more transparency.

A 5-year-old, identified as Camila Flores, died after a van rolled multiple times on westbound I-494 near Pieper Road in Sunfish Lake; authorities say the child was unrestrained.

Cool, mostly cloudy Sunday in Minneapolis with highs near 77°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday, June 23, with pockets of heavier rain possible.

A Minnesota man arrested in Medford faces multiple felony counts, including grooming a child, after an ICAC probe, authorities say.

A 49-year-old man is jailed after a woman was stabbed near W 24th and Pillsbury Avenue. Police say the victim’s injury is non-life-threatening and the case is under investigation.

USDA officials recalled roughly 5,795 pounds of Power Plate frozen meatloaf after finding misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The trays were shipped to distributors in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Powassan virus — a rare but serious tick-borne infection — is active in parts of the Brainerd Lakes area; officials urge awareness during peak tick months. Learn symptoms, testing limits and prevention steps.