Attorney General Keith Ellison notified advisers he is winding down Minnesota’s Conviction Review Unit amid staff cuts. The closure raises immediate questions about pending reviews and investigations.

Utilities say this week’s heat — not data centers — still drives summer peaks, but new facilities are reshaping who pays for upgrades.

City officials are urging Minnesotans to celebrate responsibly at Red, White & BOOM this Saturday: expect extra patrols, road closures and higher 911 staffing.

Xcel’s voluntary Time of Use option offers very cheap overnight power but steeper evening peaks; some Minnesotans will save while others may see higher summer bills.

A 22‑year‑old was arrested after police say he broke into a southeast Austin home and assaulted an adult woman early Monday; he was booked on burglary and criminal sexual conduct charges.

Empery Digital is investing $65 million to convert a Midwest industrial site into a 150–300 MW AI data center under a partnership with Hunt Properties.

Eric Tostrud took over as chief judge of Minnesota’s federal court on July 1, inheriting a bench strained by immigration litigation.

A 9-year-old drowned Tuesday night at Campfire Cove Aqua Park at Do Nothin Campground near Balsam Lake; Polk County authorities and the medical examiner are investigating.

Supporters plan to gather at the Minneapolis federal courthouse Wednesday as hearings begin for 15 people indicted in connection with anti‑ICE actions earlier this year. Authorities and organizers are preparing for a packed courtroom and heightened security.

St. Paul raised its small‑business minimum wage to $16.37 an hour on July 1, 2026, with micro and youth rates also increasing. The city’s Labor Standards Division lists guidance and complaint tools for employers and workers.

A University of Minnesota team built lab-made “spudcells” that feed, grow and split — a technical step in synthetic biology that also revives oversight questions.

A man was robbed and assaulted early Tuesday in a Brooklyn Park parking ramp near Target Parkway North; one suspect fired two shots as the group fled.

Ramsey's Waterfront opens today with a 17,000-sq-ft plaza, 90 interactive nozzles, shade pavilions and reservable spaces. A new spot for cooling off this summer.