A 2022 federal complaint about Hartford firehouse culture has re-emerged as Mayor Frey’s nominee for Minneapolis fire chief heads to a council confirmation hearing. The suit doesn't name the nominee, but councilors say they'll press for answers.

The Minnesota Department of Health has taken temporary control of The Terrace at Crystal after repeated safety and funding problems. State officials say the move protects residents while they stabilize operations.

Sackett’s family is asking residents to send comments opposing parole for Ronald Reed ahead of his Aug. 11 Supervised Release Board review.

State officials rolled out 'Pinch, jump, splash!' — pinch your nose or use a nose clip and avoid submerging to lower a rare Naegleria fowleri risk this summer.

Officer Austin Buss is using his nonprofit's sauna-and-cold-plunge trailer to support fellow first responders as he recovers from a June 18 shooting.

State agents executed a search warrant at Credent Care’s St. Cloud office amid a Medicaid fraud investigation. Officials say the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the BCA were involved.

Maple Grove Days kicked off this week with a parade, food and family events — the five-day festival runs through Sunday with fireworks and shuttle service.

Maurice Verser Jr., 21, has been charged with second‑degree murder after a north Minneapolis shooting on April 29; investigators say surveillance, a Jeep and phone data tied the suspect to the scene.

A new benchmarking review shows Chanhassen homeowners pay among the lowest city property taxes in peer suburbs even as local home values remain high. The analysis will shape upcoming budget talks.

Parents say a 13‑year‑old Brainerd girl told them she was bullied before she died; the district says it activated crisis teams and will review training.

Dense wildfire smoke has made Minneapolis air hazardous as dangerous heat continues through Friday.

Sherburne County and state lawmakers have launched a 2027 study to consider lifting Minnesota's 1994 ban and siting a reactor at the Sherco coal plant.

Minnesota’s Department of Children, Youth and Families will relocate to 106 Water St. at Farwell‑on‑Water, taking about 92,000 sq ft and bringing roughly 400 staff to the riverfront.