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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A school bus carrying about 30 students left the road in Munson Township and hit a tree on Monday; several children suffered minor cuts and were released to parents.
A 45-year-old Minneapolis man died after his motorcycle flipped on the I‑35W ramp at Stinson Boulevard; troopers say speed was a factor.
A man received an eight‑year sentence after dropping a large rock from the Hwy. 36 overpass in St. Paul; the injured driver told the judge the throw "could have killed me."
A delivery driver who heard screams at a Wyoming home stepped inside, confronted a hammer‑wielding man and called 911; prosecutors say the husband is charged with attempted murder.
Community & Society in ...
Minneapolis leaders and George Floyd’s family demanded apologies and editorial action after a Netflix roast joke referenced Floyd’s final moments. Activists say the bit re‑traumatized the city ahead of the anniversary.
A Minneapolis man was arrested after investigators linked him to a March 2025 Marion Township fentanyl overdose. Authorities say the 51‑year‑old is accused of selling the fentanyl that killed the victim.
A 4-year-old left in a car outside Children’s Minnesota was dropped off at Abbott Northwestern and reunited with her mother; police say the vehicle remains missing.
Arts & Culture in ...
A cyberattack and suspected norovirus outbreak forced Chanhassen Dinner Theatres to cancel multiple Guys and Dolls performances; ticketholders will be contacted about reschedules.
A 27-year-old Sauk Rapids woman died after a motorcycle crash at Mayhew Lake Road NE and 10th Street NE; deputies say a car pulled into the intersection and the crash is under investigation.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy and breezy today in Minneapolis with gusts to 30 mph. Weekend temperatures climb into the 80s by Memorial Day.
Parks & Nature in ...
Saint Paul will mark the opening of a two-mile Downtown Riverwalk next Saturday with music, guided walks and local food.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Saint Paul’s zoning board approved variances for a fourth Marvella building at Highland Bridge, including a skyway and underground parking. Groundbreaking is planned for September 2026.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Minnesota appeals court broadened the legal definition of "discipline," reviving a case that could force Minneapolis to release years of internal "coaching" records.
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