Phase one of the Lac Qui Parle emergency spillway rehab is complete, stabilizing about 1,300 feet after flood delays and seepage struggles. Phase 2 is slated to begin in August 2026.

Esther Tomljanovich, a former Minnesota Supreme Court justice who served from 1990–1998, died July 26 at her Lake Elmo home. She was 94.

A stolen-vehicle pursuit in South St. Paul ended on the Hwy 52 ramp Sunday; two suspects were booked and a third remains at large as police continue the search.

A Heat Advisory runs in Minneapolis on Wednesday with highs near 94°F and heat-index values near 100. Patchy smoke may lower air quality; cooling centers are available.

Oakdale gave the Tanners Lake developer until July 28 to show financing or risk losing the deal. The deadline clouds plans for 126 apartments and 12 townhomes.

John Anderson, the winningest coach in Big Ten history, has died at 71. The University of Minnesota and the Gophers program released statements Sunday.

Punch-Out Gaming says thieves smashed in and took roughly $30K–$50K in Pokémon merchandise. The break-in adds to a recent wave of card-shop smash-and-grabs across the Twin Cities.

A driver was arrested after a witness reported an assault inside a car and the vehicle fled a traffic stop; State Patrol aviation helped track the vehicle.

Woody’s Pet Food Deli will close its Minneapolis and Eagan shops after 18 years. Stores will remain open while owners sell off remaining inventory over the next couple weeks.

Foggy morning before dangerous heat: highs near 98°F and heat index to 107°F. The city lists cooling spots and safety tips.

A two-day BCA-led sweep around Bemidji resulted in 20 arrests and the seizure of illegal firearms, a silencer and drugs. Arrestees are being held pending charges.

Minneapolis native Lizzo’s long climb to superstardom has stalled: her new album flopped and ongoing lawsuits have shadowed a comeback that once felt inevitable. The local fallout is now a national story.

An adult man was killed after being struck by a BNSF train near Ferry Street in Anoka; investigators are on scene and nearby fair traffic was disrupted.