An arrest warrant names 39‑year‑old Stefan Buzoianu in a July 2024 break‑in at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Center; police say the suspects are tied to an organized Romanian theft ring. Court papers describe gouged doors and rummaged filing cabinets, though staff reported nothing stolen.

Mayo Clinic posted roughly $1.5 billion in income from current activities in 2025 while closing six small-town clinics last fall, leaving residents to travel farther for care. The move has intensified debate over health-system responsibilities to rural communities.

A Lakeville woman pleaded guilty after a June traffic stop north of Rochester uncovered more than 7,000 fentanyl pills and nearly 300 grams of cocaine. Sentencing is set for May 2026.

An authorizer gave Seven Hills Preparatory Academy a short deadline after flagging major financial concerns; teachers report abrupt pay cuts tied to an accounting discrepancy. The school must respond by March 13, 2026.

Ramsey County renamed Metro Square to the Ramsey County Government Center on March 1, consolidating several services into a downtown hub. The move frees the East building for sale.

Light freezing drizzle and fog made for slick spots Saturday morning; skies clear and temps warm into the 40s, with a much warmer Sunday on the way.

The DNR says a carp deterrent at Lock and Dam No. 5 won’t be installed until 2029, drawing criticism from scientists and river groups who want faster action. Stakeholders warn delay raises the risk of silver carp establishing upstream.

A $7.5 million gift from Room & Board founder John Gabbert creates the Walker’s first endowed exhibition fund to back two shows a year. The move arrives as the museum adds new acquisitions.

Enclave has purchased the former Macy's furniture site on France Avenue and plans a multi-building redevelopment with housing, offices and street-level retail.

Ecolab will invest $500M to expand and modernize its Eagan Schuman R&D campus, adding labs and customer space while aiming to retain roughly 1,000 jobs.

A Minneapolis man was charged this week in the 2020 shooting that killed 18‑year‑old Arionna Buckanaga. Investigators point to casings, weapons and a confession.

After a Twin Cities surveyor was killed on a rural road, his partner is pressing lawmakers to stiffen penalties for drivers who strike road workers. She says a careless-driving ticket isn’t enough.

A 20-year-old man was sentenced to eight years in prison and a decade of supervised release after pleading guilty in a dorm-room sexual assault at St. Cloud State University. His alleged co-defendant was convicted in January and faces his own sentencing in May.