Hopkins High went into a secure hold Monday after a phone call administrators called a potential threat; students were released early and officials say everyone is safe.

A months‑long task force probe led to five arrests across central Minnesota and the seizure of more than 18 pounds of meth, authorities say.

Sunny and warm Tuesday in Minneapolis; widespread rain and storms likely late Wednesday into Thursday with a marginal severe risk.

An 83-year-old Byron man died after his motorcycle left Hwy. 14 east of Owatonna on May 31. The state crash report notes wet pavement and says alcohol was not involved.

A pilot was injured and airlifted to a St. Paul hospital after a single‑engine plane made an emergency landing in a field south of Amery Municipal Airport. Investigators including the FAA and NTSB have been notified.

A man in his 20s was killed when a trench collapsed Sunday in Rock Dell Township; investigators are probing the scene and safety agencies note trenching dangers.

A federal court ordered payment of legal fees for Alberto Castañeda Mondragón after judges found his detention unlawful and his injuries triggered wide scrutiny.

Two people were shot and hospitalized after gunfire at a large Frogtown gathering; police recovered firearms and arrested four people.

Sumitomo poured more than $10 million into SPS Tower renovations and landed a 15‑year renewal with SPS Commerce, keeping 200,000 square feet anchored downtown.

A roughly 30-foot tree toppled onto a woman at a Lowertown block party in Mears Park; she was taken to Regions Hospital and is now listed in stable condition.

Brooklyn Park police are searching for a suspect after a late‑night attempted carjacking on Regent Avenue North. The victim was struck but escaped with his keys; investigators seek tips and video.

Home camera footage shows a black bear wandering a yard in Edina; the DNR urges residents to secure birdfeeders and report sightings.

Morning showers taper to partly sunny skies; dry through Tuesday before widespread rain returns late Wednesday into Thursday.