Three Minnesota day-care providers sued the state this week, saying DCYF suspended their CCAP payments after a viral video and federal pressure.

Statewide lab bottlenecks are leaving growers holding harvests and dispensaries short on tested cannabis, creating weeks‑long delays for Minnesota’s new recreational market.

The board approved about $5.2M in construction bids plus $705K in turf and equipment purchases, moving the $15M Apex Athletic Center toward a May groundbreaking.

An Ocean County grand jury indicted Shaquille Green on Feb. 18 on murder and weapons charges in the Sept. 6, 2025 killing of Toraya Reid, sister of Timberwolves forward Naz Reid.

Minneapolis Public Schools projects a roughly $50 million shortfall for 2026 627, forcing leaders to weigh cuts and possible school consolidations.

A federal judge gave Jackie Rahm Little 70 months in prison after he admitted setting fires at two Twin Cities mosques; restitution topped $378,000.

A new vending machine at Burnhaven Library dispenses free Narcan, fentanyl/xylazine test strips and care kits, paid for with opioid‑settlement funds. City officials and partners say it expands low‑barrier access.

Federal SNAP rule changes expanded work requirements and narrowed exemptions, putting thousands of Minnesotans at risk of losing benefits this spring.

Rochester police set a perimeter near the Mayo Clinic after a caller reported explosives; searches turned up nothing and the scene was cleared in about 50 minutes.

Cloudy and blustery in Minneapolis Friday with temps in the mid‑20s and gusts to 25–30 mph. Light morning flurries possible; weekend stays chilly.

A 19-year-old Richmond woman died after a collision on Highway 210 west of Brainerd; state troopers say she was not wearing a seat belt. Investigation is ongoing.

Three Minneapolis‑area patients allege spinal cord stimulators implanted at an Edina clinic caused severe spinal injuries and have filed lawsuits amid FDA reports of device complications. The clinic disputes the claims in court filings.

MLG Capital bought Lyra at Riverdale Station, a 180-unit complex in Coon Rapids. The deal consolidates two key Riverdale apartments under one owner and assumes an existing HUD loan.