A late-night blaze on Main Street in Sauk Centre damaged multiple businesses and apartments after an officer discovered flames just before midnight; no injuries were reported.

Sunny and mild Wednesday with highs near 74°F. Thunderstorm chances return Thursday and fire‑weather concerns spike Friday.

Princeton voters are deciding a $51.35M bond and a $750K yearly tech levy in a May special election — a rematch after low turnout last fall.

Minneapolis moved to restore the North Loop’s one‑block César Chávez Avenue to Fourth Avenue North after planning staff and a council committee advanced the petition. The action follows national reporting that prompted a wave of renaming efforts.

A crash near Manbeck Island on Lake Vermilion tossed boaters into the water Tuesday night; one person died and three were hospitalized.

Court filings say a St. Cloud man placed GPS trackers on an ex‑partner's car and sent dozens of threatening messages; he now faces 25 counts, including felony stalking.

Two people were shot in Superior after officers responded to a report of someone armed with a knife. State investigators are leading the probe and officials say the victims will survive.

Ariat will open its largest retail shop at Mall of America, marking the brand’s first Minnesota storefront and adding another national name to MOA’s 2026 expansion.

BEA data show outdoor recreation added $13.9 billion to Minnesota's economy in 2024 and supports nearly 100,000 jobs across the state.

Target Field will host Ludacris on June 26 and Dustin Lynch on Aug. 15 as part of its postgame concert series; game tickets include concert access and limited VIP packages.

Longtime Twin Cities racehorse owner Barry Butzow pleaded guilty to fifth‑degree criminal sexual conduct in an Eden Prairie case; sentencing is scheduled for June 30. The plea includes probation and predatory‑offender registration.

A 74-year-old Wahkon driver died after a Monday morning crash on Highway 169 near Onamia; the pickup driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

MPCA has sued 3M, alleging massive PFAS contamination around the Cottage Grove plant and seeking cleanup, restoration and penalties; 3M moved the case to federal court. The fight will likely turn on cleanup demands and jurisdictional defenses.