MN Ratepayers Could Be On The Hook For 'Billions' Over Google Data Center, AG Warns

The AG's office says Xcel's math on the Pine Island deal doesn't add up, and much of the key data is hidden from public view.

🌱 Patch AM: MN Test Scores Released: These High Schools Saw The Biggest Gains In Math

Coming up on the St. Paul Patch calendar: Christ UMC Fall Community Market October 3rd

MN Test Scores Released: These High Schools Saw The Biggest Gains In Math

One Minnesota high school's math scores jumped nearly 20 points in a year. See which schools saw the biggest gains, including in the metro.

MN Test Scores Released: These High Schools Saw The Biggest Drops In Math

Fifteen Minnesota high schools saw math scores fall by 10 points or more. See which ones had the steepest declines, including in the metro.

🌱 Patch AM: Loop Earrings: Intro to Beading and 10 more events

And on the St. Paul Patch calendar - Christ UMC Fall Community Market October 3rd

Klobuchar Schools Missouri Senator On Hawks-Hawkeyes Mix-Up At Jack Smith Hearing

A Republican senator thought he'd caught Jack Smith lying under oath. A Gopher fan could've told him otherwise.

Minnesota Early Voting Off To Faster Start Than Last Midterm

Minnesota is sending out absentee ballots well ahead of its 2022 pace. Here's how many so far, and how to cast your vote this fall.

🌱 Patch AM: Minnesota Wild Launch Award Honoring Late Reporter Jessi Pierce, Her 3 Children

Make time for Trivia Mafia on the St. Paul Patch calendar

Minnesota Wild Launch Award Honoring Late Reporter Jessi Pierce, Her 3 Children

One Wild player will receive the honor each season, chosen by the reporters who cover the team. Here's what Bill Guerin said.

🌱 Patch AM: Loop Earrings: Intro to Beading and 10 more events

You won’t want to miss 2026-2027 Humanities for Everyone on the St. Paul Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Historic Hills House Tour and 10 more events

Make time for The Neighborhood Quartet on the St. Paul Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: ArtScraps Block Party: An ArtStart Community Celebration and 10 more events

And on the St. Paul Patch calendar - Mothership - ASL

MN High School Senior Prank Caused Up To $25K In Damage, Police Say

Dozens of students have been interviewed, and prosecutors are weighing charges. One official says some damage may be permanent.

🌱 Patch AM: Sex Noises, Photoshops, A Hand On The Thigh: St. Paul Mayor's Alleged Conduct

Coming up: Neighborhood Development Alliance on the St. Paul Patch calendar

32-Hour Workweek Proposal: How Likely Is It For MN Employees?

As more and more jobs are taken by AI, it's vital that workers share in the advantages of increased productivity, advocates say.

Sex Noises, Photoshops, A Hand On The Thigh: St. Paul Mayor's Alleged Conduct

The police chief's 73-page lawsuit lays out months of alleged behavior he says started before Mayor Kaohly Her even took office.

Cause Of Fire That Killed MN Wild Reporter, Her 3 Kids Revealed By Investigators

Investigators say the home's main escape route became nearly impassable about five minutes after the fire started.

This MN Metro Is Adding Jobs Faster Than Anywhere Else In The State

Minnesota added more than 45,000 jobs over the past year, but not every metro area or industry shared in the gains.

Ex-MN Senator Eichorn Gets Less Prison Time Than Feds Wanted In Sex Sting Case

Justin Eichorn apologized to his family Wednesday. Meanwhile, a divorce his wife filed a week after his arrest remains unresolved.

Which Minnesota Hospitals Won 2026 State Awards? See The Full List By Hospital

The Minnesota Hospital Association honored 44 winners. CentraCare and Cuyuna Regional each had four; here is the list by hospital.

Carleton College Eliminates Student Loans From Financial Aid Packages

Northfield's Carleton College will replace loans with grants and scholarships in financial aid packages starting next fall.

Peggy Flanagan's Senate Lead Collapses As Michele Tafoya Surges Into Dead Heat, KSTP Poll Shows

Minnesota's U.S. Senate race has tightened into a dead heat, according to a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll released this week.

Minnesota Keeps Beating the Nation On Job Growth, New Data Shows

Average hourly wages for Minnesota private sector workers rose 28 cents over the month to $39.67.

St. Paul Restaurant's Crispy Chicken Sandwich Helped It Make The New York Times' Best List

One dish here has diners convinced it's not actually meatless, and it helped land the spot a national ranking.

Minnesota Launches Design Contest For New State Parks License Plate

Entries close Oct. 31 for a design honoring the North Shore and Minnesota's state gemstone, the Lake Superior agate.

St. Paul's Summit Brewing Faces Foreclosure Lawsuit From Its Bank

One of Minnesota's largest craft breweries could lose its riverside complex over an unpaid multimillion-dollar loan.

Health Officials Give Important Update On Parasite Outbreak

The record-setting cyclospora outbreak left hundreds across the state sickened as authorities scrambled to trace its origins.

Minnesota Murders, Violent Crime Fell Sharply In 2025, Annual BCA Report Shows

The BCA's annual report found declines in murders, assaults, robberies, and vehicle thefts across the state.

'One Of The Safest Places On The Planet': Only 9 Arrests After Nearly 2 Million Came To Minnesota State Fair

Nearly two million people attended the 12-day fair as arrests fell by almost half from last year, officials say.

Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office Responds After Anti-George Floyd Sticker Found On Vehicle At State Fair

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says a member of the public placed the sticker on one of its vehicles, and it was quickly removed.

Second Person Charged In Stolen Suni Lee Statue Case

Charges follow a gunfire call at a Saint Paul home where officers found firearms and the missing bronze statue.

Minnesota State Fair Shatters Previous Opening Day Attendance Record

Thursday's crowd was the largest opening day turnout in the fair's history.

Long-Lost Suni Lee Statue Recovered After Shots Fired Call In St. Paul

Officers investigating gunfire on Forest Street found more than shell casings inside the home.

ICE Agent Christian Castro, Charged In Minnesota, Freed From Texas Jail Amid Fears He Could Flee To Mexico

Gov. Greg Abbott declined to sign extradition papers before a legal deadline forced Castro's release, MN officials say.

St. Paul Brewery Taproom Is Closing After Nearly 11 Years, But It's Not Gone For Good

The taproom says it's still profitable, but the popular Vandalia Tower space will reopen soon under new owners.

South St. Paul Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Killing Roommate

A Dakota County judge handed down the sentence Tuesday, weeks after a stipulated facts trial ended in conviction.

Ontario Premier's Electricity Threat Could Hit Minnesota Again

Doug Ford says everything is on the table as the Canada-U.S. trade war escalates, and Ontario has hit Minnesota with power moves before.

Officials Say Two Gangs Planned a MN State Fair Showdown — A Judge Just Shut It Down

Court finds Minneapolis gang Muddy meets legal definition as officials move to head off violence at the fairgrounds.

23 Minnesotans Sickened In E. Coli, Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Alfalfa Sprouts

A fast-growing multistate outbreak has already sickened dozens, and health officials say the number could keep climbing.

Minnesota Job Growth Beats National Rate: Report

New state figures show Minnesota adding jobs at several times the national pace over the past year, even as growth cooled last month.