Bloomington police say non‑emergency lines are down and urged residents to call 911 until further notice. City contact pages and county resources list alternatives.

Forest Lake officials are pursuing a half‑percent local sales tax to help pay for a new public‑works campus, with staff seeking a $35–$40M design and non‑residents expected to shoulder much of the cost.

The Wild answered in St. Paul, beating the Avalanche 5-1 behind timely special teams and a big night from Jesper Wallstedt. The series now shifts to a pivotal Game 4 on Monday.

Victor Wembanyama scored 39 and the Spurs beat the Timberwolves 115-108 to take a 2-1 series lead. Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday in Minneapolis.

A late‑night crash at Crystal Airport prompted a multi‑agency search after occupants ran into the airfield; one man was arrested on suspicion of DWI.

Police say shots were fired near the Villa Del Coronado apartments on Zane Ave N; spent casings were found and no injuries were reported. Investigators are seeking witnesses.

Morning showers give way to sun and gusty northwest winds with highs near 63°F. Frost is possible Sunday–Monday; heavier rain and storms could arrive late Monday into Tuesday.

Minneapolis has moved to pause new data center projects while the council studies water, power and neighborhood impacts. A May 21 meeting will advance the debate.

Lexington closed its volunteer fire department after firing the chief; residents packed a May 7 council meeting demanding answers as the city leans on SBM Fire.

A veteran NBA referee was held back after confronting Timberwolves coach Chris Finch late in Saturday’s playoff game at Target Center.

A former Eagle Ridge Academy hall monitor pleaded guilty to an electronic-communication charge after investigators found hundreds of messages and alleged child-sex images. Prosecutors will drop two other counts under a plea deal.

A judge found a prosecutorial mistake and time‑served credit shortened the prison term for a man who pleaded guilty in a 2014 Maplewood kidnapping, leaving the victim's family outraged.

House File 4361 would expand Minneapolis’ downtown hospitality-tax boundary into the North Loop, potentially adding up to 3% levies on food and drink and redirecting some stadium-related revenue.