Karen Clark, Minnesota’s first openly lesbian legislator and a longtime champion of marriage equality and environmental justice, died on Tuesday at 80 after a brief illness.

A line of thunderstorms will sweep through Minneapolis today with gusty winds and heavy downpours. Expect travel impacts and plan a wet‑weather backup.

A 20-year-old Austin man pleaded guilty Monday to a firearm possession charge tied to a February fatal shooting. Sentencing is scheduled for September.

A Riverhead man was charged after allegedly threatening staff at the Plaza Motel in East Grand Forks; court papers say he warned of a “blood bath” and mentioned buying a shotgun.

A Delta A321 made an unscheduled stop in Sioux Falls on Sunday after an "operational irregularity." The aircraft resumed to Minneapolis about an hour later.

A federal judge gave Cameron Durand 170 months after prosecutors say he discharged a firearm while carjacking an Uber driver in St. Paul during a summer 2025 crime spree.

A 27-year-old Eveleth woman died after a pickup left eastbound I-94 in Eau Claire; the driver, from Brooklyn Park, was arrested on suspicion of OWI. Troopers are investigating.

Federal prosecutors charged 25 people in a major Minneapolis drug trafficking probe that targeted two gangs accused of moving fentanyl through open-air markets. The cases include firearms and violent-crime allegations and follow a long-term federal investigation.

A man at MCF‑Faribault says he was denied basic care while recovering from a neurological disorder and left feeling “dehumanized.” The DOC points to policy review as family seeks answers.

David S. Doty, a senior federal judge in Minneapolis whose 1992‑93 cases helped create modern NFL free agency and the salary‑cap era, died June 27 at 96. His courtroom’s rulings reshaped how teams and players negotiate offseasons.

Andrew Craig, 40, died June 22 after a May 20 stabbing in the North Loop; investigators say no charges have been filed and the case remains under review.

A new AP-NORC poll finds most Black Americans report never flying the U.S. flag, and views about Old Glory split sharply by race, age and party.

Saint Paul has opened a survey and advisory meetings to shape a 20–30-year long-range plan for Harriet Island. Officials say community input will guide riverfront investments and events.