Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has nominated Reginald Freeman, a veteran fire leader from Oakland and Hartford, to be the city’s next fire chief, pending City Council approval.

While dozens of states have taken legal action against the controversial industry, Minnesota is the first state to pass a law making it a felony for companies like Kalshi and Polymarket to operate.

The National Football League announced Tuesday that the 2028 NFL Draft will be held at U.S. Bank Stadium, with associated fan events taking place over several days around the Twin Cities and beyond.

Authorities say the destructive Stewart Trail wildfire northeast of Two Harbors is now fully contained. Wildland firefighting crews on the North Shore have been aided by cooler, more humid weather and light rain.

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock to 50 years in prison for orchestrating what they call the nation’s largest COVID-19 fraud scheme. Bock’s attorney is seeking a three-year sentence.

Applying for U.S. citizenship is often considered a key step toward remaining securely in the country. But immigration attorneys and advocates in Minnesota say fear is keeping some eligible immigrants from applying altogether.