A major contractor is building a 180‑mile 345‑kV line, installing under‑bridge gas mains and taking on river‑island work as Minnesota upgrades its grid and waterways.

Declining commercial valuations and heavy TIF capture have shrunk St. Paul’s tax base, prompting a 2026 levy increase and shifting more of the cost onto homeowners.

Twin Cities trauma centers say e-bikes and e-scooters are sending more people to hospitals, with clinicians pushing helmets, education and policy changes. Local doctors and a national study point to falling helmet use and rising head injuries.

Delta will raise checked‑bag fees by $10–$50 as jet‑fuel costs surge. SkyMiles elites and premium cabins keep free allowances, but economy travelers face higher check‑in costs.

A judge vacated Jerrell Brown's 2010 murder conviction after new ballistics and blood‑spatter tests cast doubt on his role; prosecutors dismissed charges.

Bob Dylan will headline the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee on July 6 with Lucinda Williams and John Doe opening. Presales begin April 8.

A Sauk Centre in‑home day‑care operator faces manslaughter charges after authorities say a 2½‑month‑old suffocated during a nap in an unsafe sleep setup. The provider is due in court May 11.

MSPIFF45 opens April 8 at The Main with Maria Bamford’s new documentary and more than 200 international films across the Twin Cities.

Minneapolis council members have asked staff to study allowing licensed adult bathhouses after a decades‑old ban. Supporters say regulation could improve safety and access to testing.

Willmar Public Schools canceled classes Tuesday after the district reported a safety threat Monday night. Officials and law enforcement are investigating while activities remain canceled.

City Council combined a $5M downtown vitality fund with $1.4M for 18 corridor grants; neighborhood groups will get set awards of $70k–$90k to boost storefronts and housing.

Trump reposted a clip from a 2019 Eid celebration at Mall of America; CAIR‑MN calls the posts racist and warns they could spur harassment.

Coastal Seafoods will close its St. Paul shop this Saturday, April 11, less than three years after relocating and adding The Dive. The Minneapolis counter is expected to stay open.