An Itasca County deputy was shot Monday near Max; the deputy is expected to recover and the Minnesota BCA has opened a use‑of‑force investigation.

Frost Advisory impacts much of the Twin Cities this morning. Expect a chilly start, highs near 52°F and a steady warmup into the weekend.

A judge certified a 17-year-old for adult trial in connection with a Dec. 23 north Minneapolis homicide. Prosecutors say he is also tied to a Dec. 19 Metro Transit bus shooting.

A fire overnight damaged Haskell’s bar, restaurant and liquor store in downtown Excelsior. Crews were on scene and authorities have released few details.

St. Paul planning commissioners got a May 1 update on Highland Bridge: construction has resumed, Block 2 is moving toward completion, and planners reviewed park and housing totals.

Southside Community Health Services opened One Southside at 1000 East Lake St on May 4, 2026, replacing a lot burned in 2020 and adding an on‑site pharmacy. City funding and a Great Streets loan helped finish the buildout.

Gov. Walz reshuffled DHS leadership Monday, elevating John Connolly and shifting Shireen Gandhi amid federal fraud probes and a pending Senate confirmation hearing.

An assistant police chief at the Minnesota State Fair has filed a whistleblower suit alleging Sheriff Bob Fletcher used chemical munitions and then retaliated when the officer reported it. The fair says it will defend its actions.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will play the 2026 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, giving local fans a rare chance to see golf's top player this July.

Regions Hospital will open its expanded Emergency Center Wednesday, adding intake and procedure rooms plus semi-private seating to handle rising visits.

Deputies are investigating after rocks and vehicle oil were dumped from an I-35 overpass near Rush City, damaging several cars and prompting a public appeal for tips.

Two people were shot near the RiverCentre in downtown St. Paul Monday; police secured multiple scenes and arrested three suspects.

The U.S. Justice Department sued Minnesota on May 4, 2026, asking a federal court to halt the state's 2020 climate‑deception suit against Exxon, Koch and the API.