Stories from April 5, 2026

Prolific snowfall totals north, early spring week ahead
More than a foot of heavy wet snow in northwest Minnesota fell last week. This week brings early spring temperatures to Minnesota.
St. Paul police arrest protester on Easter Sunday outside Cities Church
A police spokesperson said officers arrested the woman for disrupting a religious service Sunday morning. Fellow protesters said police arrested the woman after she complied with all their orders.
Twins score early but fall to Rays 7-1
Minnesota answered the Rays’ lead in the bottom half of the second inning, but the team was ultimately outpaced 7-1.
Judge bars property owner from landing helicopter at his Gull Lake home after lengthy legal dispute
Twin Cities CEO Doug Schieffer has been fighting with the city of East Gull Lake over whether he can take off, land and store his helicopter on his property. The city says that under its zoning ordinances, those activities constitute an “airport” and aren’t permitted in residential areas.
Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran
A U.S. Air Force officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday after evading capture for more than a day in enemy territory, President Trump announced on social media.