St. Louis homicide detectives say they are assisting the FBI in an Illinois child death investigation; officials have not named a location. Authorities have released few details so far.

A beloved Napa cottage at a busy five‑way junction may be lost to a long‑planned double‑roundabout. Longtime resident Charlie Rossi faces possible displacement.

A 43‑year‑old man was taken into custody after a high‑speed pursuit through Blue Earth County that ended in crashes and a brief standoff. Two officers and a motorist were treated and released.