State officials flagged more than 7,700 suspicious college applications last year; lawmakers approved $1.5M to begin identity-proofing across the Minnesota State system.

Six months after opening, the METRO E Line is averaging about 5,600 daily rides — nearly double projections. Some shops say foot traffic is returning after lengthy construction.

Sunny and breezy today with a high near 74°F and gusts possible. Showers likely Monday night into midweek, especially Wednesday.

Bullets struck two homes and a car in Worthington; police say no one was hurt and are asking residents to share tips or video.

Students and faculty pressed the Board of Regents over a proposed 3.8% tuition increase and budget cuts that could remove roughly 165 positions as regents prepare to vote.

Roofers in Bemidji jumped from roofs and scattered into yards as federal agents detained about 20 workers at a townhome job site, neighbors said. The sweep has left crews and homeowners scrambling.

Ebenezer is planning an 82-unit Estoria cooperative at 2285 Arboretum Blvd in Victoria, offering buy-in ownership for 62+ and amenities like a golf simulator.

Trove Brewing of Burnsville has filed for Chapter 11 but is keeping its taproom open while owners look for contract‑brewing deals and a food partner.

Fairview told thousands of Medicare Advantage patients it may stop scheduling UnitedHealthcare members starting Jan. 1, 2027, amid a national squeeze on Advantage plans.

Chai Soua Vang, 57, the St. Paul man serving life for the 2004 killings of six deer hunters, has died. Court records list his death as of June 10 while officials cited medical privacy rules.

Sunny, breezy Saturday in Minneapolis with highs near 73°F and gusty northwest winds tonight. Showers and thunderstorms return midweek.

The University of Minnesota will rename Williams Arena 'the Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota' in a 10-year, $17M partnership to support Gopher athletics. The department says it will preserve the venue’s history.

A Dakota County judge gave an Eagan man 180 days and three years' probation after he pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a March crosswalk death.