St. Paul's ARPA‑backed Medical Debt Reset erased $15.4M for about 14,000 residents — far short of the city's $100M pledge. The council reclassified the remaining money in June after hospitals declined further sales.

A juvenile was arrested after Brooklyn Park police say ammunition was stolen from Fleet Farm and a brief pursuit was called off for safety.

A July 1 pursuit in Crystal ended when officers say a flamethrower was tossed toward squad cars; investigators recovered suspected fentanyl, a handgun and drugs.

Mostly cloudy and muggy with scattered storms possible today and again tonight. Holiday travel may be spotty—check transit before you go.

State agencies awarded $20 million to 26 projects restoring habitat and river access along PFAS‑impacted waterways in the Twin Cities east metro.

Pleasant Lake’s private beach is closed after tests found algae toxins. Consultants will sample the lake this summer and write a management plan.

A Stillwater teen required emergency surgery after swallowing a tiny wire bristle from a grill brush. Federal recalls have pulled millions of similar brushes.

Flash flooding early Thursday closed a stretch of I‑90 near Dexter, blocking east‑west traffic and sending crews to set detours. Officials warned motorists to avoid flooded roadways.

A 36-year-old man fired at Owatonna officers Wednesday night before shooting himself; no officers were injured and a shelter-in-place was lifted.

Hennepin County canceled its 1 p.m. monthly siren test on July 1 amid an enhanced severe‑weather outlook. Officials say any siren heard today should be treated as a real alert and shelter taken immediately.

Stillwater's Sara's Bake Shop is relocating into Brine's Market this month, bringing Tipsy Pies and expanded bakery service. Full menu expected July 14.

A Maplewood mother was found dead and authorities have charged her teen daughter with murder; friends remember the victim as warm and larger-than-life.

Carver County Sheriff's Office posted a Wanted Wednesday bulletin naming five people sought on felony charges and probation violations. Officials urged tips to the department, not citizen arrests.