State investigators say a Blaine personal care assistant allegedly submitted 1,655 false Medicaid claims from 2020–2024, pocketing about $116,600, prosecutors say.

A dispute over lists, a pulled student story and a contested contract clause has split families at St. Paul Academy, culminating in the dismissal of a ninth-grader. The rift has pushed trustees and parents to demand clearer policies and more transparency.

A 5-year-old, identified as Camila Flores, died after a van rolled multiple times on westbound I-494 near Pieper Road in Sunfish Lake; authorities say the child was unrestrained.

Cool, mostly cloudy Sunday in Minneapolis with highs near 77°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday, June 23, with pockets of heavier rain possible.

A Minnesota man arrested in Medford faces multiple felony counts, including grooming a child, after an ICAC probe, authorities say.

A 49-year-old man is jailed after a woman was stabbed near W 24th and Pillsbury Avenue. Police say the victim’s injury is non-life-threatening and the case is under investigation.

USDA officials recalled roughly 5,795 pounds of Power Plate frozen meatloaf after finding misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The trays were shipped to distributors in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Powassan virus — a rare but serious tick-borne infection — is active in parts of the Brainerd Lakes area; officials urge awareness during peak tick months. Learn symptoms, testing limits and prevention steps.

A 62‑year‑old Austin man pleaded guilty to three counts of first‑degree criminal sexual conduct after police say he raped and impregnated a child who later gave birth at 12.

A 53-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision with a pickup at Hwy. 371 and Pine Beach Road in Baxter. State troopers say the pickup driver was uninjured.

Pool staff at the Rush City Aquatic Center pulled a child from the water Friday; she was alert when first responders arrived and was taken to Cambridge Medical Center for evaluation. Authorities have not released further details.

A sinkhole beneath the bleachers has closed the St. Francis High School stadium indefinitely, pushing summer programs offsite while officials assess a costly repair.

Clear, comfortable Saturday with a high near 75°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Tuesday, June 23, 2026 — plan ahead.