Stories from May 3, 2026

Mostly dry cold front Monday, followed by a chilly stretch
It’s a fairly calm start to the week weather-wise, but a passing cold front Monday will usher in cooler air and a few chilly mornings.
Wild will be without Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin for first two games of series vs. Avs
The Minnesota Wild will be without forward Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin for the first two games of their second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche because of lower-body injuries.
Roese scores in OT to offset hat trick as Frost beat Victoire 5-4 in semifinal opener
The two-time defending champion Frost scored five times against Ann-Renée Desbiens — the league's stingiest goaltender, who led with a 1.11 goals-against average and a 0.955 save percentage.
Breezy and dry, then a quick cooldown before a weekend warmup
A mix of sunshine, breezy winds and dry air will shape the weather across the region for Sunday, bringing an elevated fire risk, especially in western Minnesota.
In Farmington, a data center project spurs new bonds between the left and the right
Data center development is under scrutiny across Minnesota and at the state Capitol. In Farmington, a proposed hyperscale data center is generating some unexpected bonds between residents on the left and the right.