A 223‑unit mixed‑use building called Terasă has broken ground in St. Louis Park’s West End, bringing market‑rate homes, ground‑floor retail and 45 income‑restricted apartments. The city and developer plan LEED Silver sustainable features and TIF/AHTF support.

One man was killed and a woman was injured after a Sunday shooting on Castle Pines Drive in Mankato; police say a suspect is in custody.

Winter 2026 counts put Isle Royale at about 37 wolves and 524 moose; researchers recorded no calves and say summer fieldwork will be crucial.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday, April 27, with localized heavy rain and gusty winds. Expect wet commutes and a cooler, drier Tuesday.

Google is offering cash and to build utilities as it seeks approval for a massive Hermantown data center; residents and environmental groups remain opposed. Public comment on the updated review runs through April 30.

A St. Louis County judge sentenced Benjamen Robert Johnson to 15 years after jurors convicted him of sexually assaulting young children; prosecutors say the abuse occurred from 2013 to 2018.

The Diocese of St. Cloud will consolidate 131 parishes into roughly 48, ending regular weekend Mass at dozens of small-town churches and reshaping local worship.

A St. Paul man has been charged with first‑ and third‑degree criminal sexual conduct after an April 20 incident; court papers name Sean Garrison McNerthney and cite coercion and fear of harm.

Donte DiVincenzo left Game 4 with a right lower‑leg injury and was ruled out for the night, forcing the Timberwolves to reshuffle their rotation in a tight first‑round series. The team offered no immediate timeline for his return.

A small plane crashed near Crystal Airport in Brooklyn Park, sending smoke over Southbrook Park. Hennepin County dispatch confirmed the incident; details remain limited.

Matt Boldy’s late overtime deflection lifted the Wild to a 3-2 win and tied the series 2-2. Big goaltending nights and Nils Lundkvist’s injury set the stage for a pivotal Game 5 in Dallas.

Target is asking about 150 remote merchandising employees to relocate to Minneapolis or take severance as it pushes for closer collaboration to fix lagging sales.

Arbor Day in Minneapolis doubled as a warning: the emerald ash borer is now confirmed in 59 of Minnesota’s 87 counties, forcing phased removals and replanting plans.