A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Vance Boelter two life sentences plus 40 years in the killings of Melissa and Mark Hortman and the attacks on John Hoffman, his wife Yvette and their daughter Hope. Prior to the sentencing, loved ones told of the lasting pain Boelter had caused.

The Trump administration’s decision to redirect federal HIV prevention funding from community organizations to state and local health departments could disrupt testing, outreach and treatment services provided by two Minneapolis nonprofits.

The 41-year-old is set to sign a modest $8-million, two-year contract with the Sixers, according to ESPN. He made nearly $53 million last season.

St. Paul city officials say three homeless encampments will be closed as the city and county get people connected to services. However, some camp residents and advocates say that strategy will disconnect people from vital communities and support networks.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says a special legislative session should be in play to consider economic help for communities affected by wildfires. He will be forced to call one if he extends a peacetime emergency to combat them.

Fresh off an endorsement from President Donald Trump, Republican Mike Lindell held a town hall meeting in Sauk Centre where he promised to “make Minnesota great again” if primary voters nominate him next month to run for governor.