A contracted firefighting plane was hit by a bullet while scooping water near Kjostad Lake; the pilot was uninjured and authorities are investigating. Case number 26066433.

The Spurs rolled to a 139–109 Game 6 win in Minneapolis to clinch the series and advance to the Western Conference Finals.

Hennepin County’s housing authority approved about $19.2M across multiple programs and moved three north Minneapolis parcels toward affordable-housing redevelopment.

Sunny Saturday with a high near 82°F before a stormy Sunday. Severe storms and heavy rain are possible Sunday night.

Roami has quietly opened the converted Century Plaza as an aparthotel across from the Minneapolis Convention Center, offering apartment-style suites and a soft opening ahead of summer.

A Tampa investor paid $3.8M for the First National Bank Building and says he’ll explore housing, relight the neon '1st' sign and revive empty retail.

Minneapolis Public Schools will serve free meals and snacks to children 18 and under from June 15 to Aug. 28 at 60+ sites across the city. No sign-up is required; families can use the Free Meals for Kids app to find times and locations.

Crews recovered a missing swimmer’s body from the Minnesota River near Hwy 41 in Chaska; the Midwest Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy and notify next of kin.

Police arrested a 34-year-old suspect after a man was shot outside an Essex Park apartment; the medical examiner identified the victim as Carlton Gardner, 31.

Tiki Tom's Thai is set to open at 1601 W. Lake St as Uptown looks for fresh signs of recovery.

An 18-year-old Long Prairie man was killed Thursday night after his car crashed while crossing Highway 71, the Minnesota State Patrol says.

Rochester State Senator Carla Nelson announced she will not seek re-election, opening her seat days before Minnesota's May 19–June 2 candidate filing window.

A transgender security guard is suing Minneapolis and its police department after an off‑duty officer allegedly berated and threatened to arrest her during a dressing‑room check. The suit cites city and state civil‑rights protections.