DEED reports Minnesota added 13,200 payroll jobs in June, led by education and health even as finance and trade shed roles. The state unemployment rate sits at 4.4%.

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.

Sherburne County and state lawmakers have launched a 2027 study to consider lifting Minnesota's 1994 ban and siting a reactor at the Sherco coal plant.

A St. Louis Park primary pits longtime Sen. Ron Latz against Lynette Dumalag in a debate over experience versus change ahead of the Aug. 11 DFL primary.

Young America’s Foundation sued the University of Minnesota, arguing campus pronoun and harassment rules amount to compelled speech and chill student debate. The suit seeks a court order and nominal damages.

A Marine on St. Croix council member admitted removing the village's POW/MIA flag; the banner was recovered and the village is pursuing charges amid calls for resignation.

A Minneapolis home‑care provider sued after DHS froze Medicaid reimbursements; the case moved to federal court and could affect dozens of providers and clients.

A state audit found most Minnesota registrations in 2024 were handled correctly but flagged missed deadlines and documentation gaps in manual residency reviews.

Hennepin County records show roughly $48,000 in unpaid taxes on Mike Lindell's Tonka Bay home; Lindell says the bills were paid on July 1.

Veterans and a landowner sued St. Louis County, saying county enforcement blocked a charity campsite for disabled veterans at Lake Vermilion and violated the ADA.

Minneapolis' last mounted patrol faces an August contract deadline after years of council cuts. Supporters urge fundraising while officials weigh options.