Chick‑fil‑A will open five new Minnesota restaurants through 2028, starting with a Mankato location this summer and promising more than 500 jobs statewide.

A Marine on St. Croix council member admitted removing the village's POW/MIA flag; the banner was recovered and the village is pursuing charges amid calls for resignation.

A Glasair I RG crashed near Lewiston Thursday evening as the pilot attempted an emergency landing. The 62-year-old pilot was transported to Mayo Clinic Saint Marys and investigators are on the scene.

A Wisconsin couple sued Target in Hennepin County after their 10‑month‑old daughter died from swallowing a water bead; court filings allege the retailer ignored earlier warnings.

Elijah Jae Newbloom pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct; a plea deal sets a 22-year minimum prison term and sentencing is scheduled in September.

Minneapolis communications chief Adam Fetcher left last week as the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office reviews a case that could lead to charges.

Melrose is one of 11 communities sharing a new DEED child-care grant round that officials say will help create more than 1,100 slots across Minnesota.

A domestic dispute in Brooklyn Park left two people hospitalized early Friday after a stabbing; both were treated by officers and taken to an area hospital.

A former HSI special agent from Eagan was sentenced to seven years after pleading guilty to recording sex acts with a 17‑year‑old; the judge called it a "violation of trust."

Clear morning with a high near 88°F Friday. A multi‑day heat wave will push highs into the 90s early next week.

Haraz Coffee House has opened its first Minnesota location in Lyn‑Lake, taking over the former Iron Door Pub with a menu focused on Yemeni‑style coffee and extended evening hours.

An automotive journalist says a Flock camera error led Plymouth police to box in a Range Rover and detain the driver while the system chased the plate across town.

John Legend will headline NAZ's SOARNORTH Gala at the Minneapolis Armory on Oct. 24, an event that helps fund North Minneapolis programs.