A Hennepin County task force and Minneapolis police cornered a violent fugitive in Fridley; investigators seized a machine‑gun‑style pistol and a large amount of cash.

Byron Buxton was placed on the 10‑day injured list with a right‑hip issue and will miss next week's All‑Star Game. The Twins plan to recall Alan Roden from Triple‑A St. Paul.

Korey Maurese Hale was sentenced to 2 6 years in federal prison for armed robberies at a St. Paul bank and a Minneapolis Walgreens; filings show his mental-health history shaped the sentence.

Three felony counts were filed in St. Louis County after charging documents say a former Rock Ridge dean sexually assaulted a juvenile, including at least one alleged incident on school property.

Veterans and a landowner sued St. Louis County, saying county enforcement blocked a charity campsite for disabled veterans at Lake Vermilion and violated the ADA.

A Duluth man was found at the base of Palisade Head on July 6. Authorities say it is the second body recovered at the cliff this year as investigators work the case.

Carver County closed the swimming beach at Baylor Regional Park after suspected blue‑green algae was reported on Eagle Lake. Officials warn visitors and pet owners to avoid water contact while tests are conducted.

A St. Joseph tax preparer faces 13 felony counts alleging years of false returns and unpaid taxes. State investigators say the Stearns County Attorney filed the complaint after a Minnesota Department of Revenue probe.

A jury convicted two men in the Oct. 7, 2025 Bar Zia shooting that killed DaMarco Fletcher Jr. Sentencing is set for Sept. 1, 2026.

A man in his 20s died after a firework exploded in his hand on the roof of an abandoned TCAAP building in Shoreview; multiple agencies are investigating.

Minneapolis' last mounted patrol faces an August contract deadline after years of council cuts. Supporters urge fundraising while officials weigh options.

A 1984 Beechcraft Bonanza skidded while landing at Pine River Regional Airport; all six aboard were unhurt.

An early‑morning single‑vehicle crash on Minnehaha Avenue West killed the driver; police say the car struck a tree, a retaining wall and a boulder. Investigators are probing the cause.