A 17-year-old was sentenced Friday to 25½ years in the March Harding High-area stabbing that killed Jay’mier Givens; family members spoke at the hearing.

St. Paul police will temporarily use only marked squad cars for routine traffic stops amid a surge in federal immigration enforcement. The department says the move is meant to reduce confusion and keep stops safer.

A civil complaint says an Orono businessman bilked lenders of more than $100M through alleged early workers’‑comp advances; a judge froze assets and the accused died days later.

After the Minnesota Board of Pardons set aside eight convictions, a Twin Cities auto-shop owner was detained by ICE less than 24 hours later and flown to Texas.

The U signed an OCR resolution and severed ties with The PhD Project after federal officials flagged the partnership as race‑based; faculty were asked to name outside groups.

Minneapolis is experiencing a deep freeze with forecasts indicating continued extreme cold with wind chills as low as -35 degrees. Residents are advised to take precautions against the severe conditions.

A former Richfield Middle School employee admitted sexually assaulting a 14-year-old and was sentenced to one year in the county workhouse and five years' probation.

The Eden Prairie inpatient shift to outpatient care has left a shortfall of LGBTQ+-affirming residential addiction treatment and set off a scramble among providers and advocates.

An early-morning house fire in Hokah claimed one life and left another woman with extreme burns. Local and state investigators are working to determine the cause.

Maple Grove's Central Park skating loop closed due to severe cold; updates on additional closures available from Maple Grove Parks and Recreation. Restrooms and lobby remain open until 9 p.m.

Wright County has opened a temporary warming center at the Buffalo Library to help residents during a cold snap, with Public Health staff also providing support on site.

The Saint Paul City Council is updating ordinances to limit ICE's use of city property following controversial practices, with public hearings and council members advocating for community safety and legal clarity.

Minneapolis parks offer a mix of winter activities, including snow sculptures, line dancing, ice lantern making, board games, and a Galentine Sound Bath event.