St Paul Daily Brief: $600M arena plan, March crowds, West 7th transit shift
St Paul, MN – March 3, 2026 – A $600M arena-renovation pitch lands at the Capitol as downtown braces for a packed March and transit plans shift on West 7th.
St Paul, MN – March 3, 2026 – A $600M arena-renovation pitch lands at the Capitol as downtown braces for a packed March and transit plans shift on West 7th.
Minneapolis, MN – March 3, 2026 – New portal seeks evidence on federal-agent conduct; Whipple protest arrests; city reports $1B+ in 2025 building.
St Paul, MN – March 2, 2026 – I-94 comment deadline extended, St. Patrick’s parade marks 60 years, the Wild drop a home game, plus a week of events.
Minneapolis, MN – March 2, 2026 – HCMC closure warning, trauma-response cuts, early speed-camera results, and Patti Smith’s new Parkway date.
St Paul, MN – March 1, 2026 – Federal charges follow a Cities Church protest, a first Skyway 5K drew crowds, and snow/budget updates landed.
Minneapolis, MN – March 1, 2026 – Rental aid expands amid federal enforcement fallout; a major gang case advances; warmer temps and events ahead.
St Paul, MN – February 28, 2026 – Federal cases tied to Metro Surge and a church protest move forward, while new Capitol threat charges emerge.
Minneapolis, MN – February 28, 2026 – Police investigate deadly chain of violence, immigrant aid fund tops $10M, and a windy warmup turns to snow.
St Paul, MN – February 27, 2026 – City shifts $1.42M to emergency rent help; judge orders ICE to court March 3; 30 more charged in Cities Church protest.
Minneapolis, MN – February 27, 2026 – Snow is in the weekend forecast, while federal drug charges, a fatal shooting, and a major relief fund draw attention.
10:02 PM · Thursday, February 26, 2026 · St Paul, MN: 30°F (Clear) · Humidity 86% · Wind 0 mph
9:22 PM · Thursday, February 26, 2026 · Minneapolis, MN: 37°F (Clear) · Feels like 34°F · Humidity 70% · Wind 5 mph
St Paul, MN – February 26, 2026 – Capitol threat case, new rental-aid funding, icy-road aftermath, and a gun-sale settlement tied to St. Paul.
Minneapolis, MN – February 26, 2026 – Police probe a northside double homicide; icy commute improves; tourism district launches; weekend events.
St Paul, MN – February 25, 2026 – Aldi is moving into the former downtown Lunds site, while City Hall and Capitol debates focus on safety and streets.
Minneapolis, MN – February 25, 2026 – Overnight apartment homicide, northside double killing, icy commute impacts, and a Capitol safety rally.
Minneapolis, MN – February 24, 2026 – Police action tied to a Minneapolis shooting, freezing-rain crashes, and a benefit concert’s $600K total.
Minneapolis, MN – February 23, 2026 – Police probe a northside double homicide, commuters face big closures, and Target Field readies Food and Wine.
Minneapolis, MN – February 22, 2026 – City leaders grapple with ICE surge fallout, hotel sanctions debate, and new pressure on federal officials over shootings.
Minneapolis, MN – February 19, 2026 – City leaders weigh hotel penalties, investigators press FBI over shooting evidence, and new ICE injury case emerges.
Minneapolis, MN – February 18, 2026 – Winter storm snarls travel as Minneapolis reckons with Operation Metro Surge fallout and stalled federal shooting probes.
St Paul, MN — February 17, 2026 — City leaders respond to ICE surge costs, tighten ID rules for officers, and gear up for a busy week of public meetings.