An unredacted investigative memo points to a Minneapolis finance official as the likely decisionmaker behind nearly $3 million withheld from a retiree health trust. The district restored the funds while auditors and police probe how internal controls failed.

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.

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.