The $40 million proposal to update and refurbish the Silver Rapids Lodge outside Ely promises to inject new life into the resort. But some neighbors believe it would transform the quiet character of the area.

Homeland Security spied on a Minneapolis church in May as part of an investigation into alleged anti-ICE activities, potentially violating a court order barring federal agents from enforcing civil immigration in churches in their network.

Officials said the best way to keep bears away is to secure food, including bird feed and garbage.

Thousands of Minnesotans could see higher health insurance costs next year as insurers seek rate increases across individual and small-group markets.

Wisconsin health officials confirm there are at least 15 cases of measles in an outbreak in the southwest part of the state. Measles cases are surging all across the country, as the anti-vaccine movement grows. The CDC reports 2,566 confirmed cases of measles already this year, surpassing last year’s total of 2,289. It’s the highest number of reported cases of measles in the U.S. since 1991.

State investigators identified St. Paul police officer Jacob Pederson as the officer who shot a man outside Regions Hospital. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension will provide its full investigation into shooting to the Ramsey County attorney.