A Duluth man pleaded guilty to second‑degree murder in the August 2025 killing of his 74‑year‑old mother. Sentencing is scheduled for July 16, 2026.

St. Cloud State will relocate Twin Cities graduate programs from Plymouth to North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park on Aug. 3, offering students access to campus amenities and continued evening/hybrid classes.

A shortage of new medical buildings and a flurry of hospital‑system deals are tightening Minneapolis–St. Paul’s clinic market and lifting rents for prime medical space.

A St. Cloud technical college student launched the Sizzle N Sass Shack in Cold Spring, testing coconut shrimp, sweet corn nuggets and gourmet grilled cheese.

Tony Sanneh pairs a National Soccer Hall of Fame honor with multi‑million dollar upgrades to Conway Community Center and free youth programs on St. Paul’s East Side. His work aims to keep kids playing year‑round.

New measurements show groundwater beneath Minneapolis is warming, raising concerns for springs, streams and aging pipes.

A person was found dead after a large structure fire just after 1 a.m. Sunday southwest of Alexandria. The body was sent to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office as investigators probe the blaze.

Cloudy, humid start Monday with showers likely; storms could turn strong midweek. Stay weather-aware and have a backup plan for outdoor plans.

NOAA forecasts a strong geomagnetic storm this week that could push auroras into as many as 20 U.S. states; clear, dark skies will be key.

Securian is investing $50M to modernize its downtown St. Paul headquarters, adding a large new gym and refreshed office space across a roughly 1 million‑sq‑ft campus.

Como Park Zoo in St. Paul was evacuated Saturday after a reported bomb threat. Guests and staff were moved out and animals secured while police investigate.

Warm, mostly clear Sunday with late-afternoon storms possible and an Air Quality Alert for ozone. Showers may become heavier overnight into Monday.

Federal procurement documents and job listings suggest the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton could be reactivated as a 1,600‑bed ICE detention site, officials say.