Minnesota Today 11/16/25
Here are some of the notable regional Minnesota headlines from Saturday, Nov 15 and Sunday, Nov 16, 2025
1. Use-of-force incident in Walker
Walker, Minnesota – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) confirmed it is investigating a “use-of-force incident” in Walker on Sunday afternoon/early evening. CBS News A law-enforcement officer was reportedly injured and the suspect is dead, per preliminary reports. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul+1
Why this matters: Walker is about 180 miles NW of Minneapolis, so it’s outside the Twin Cities metro and highlights statewide public-safety concern. More details are still forthcoming.
2. Proposed 2026 property tax levies may rise ~$1 billion
According to local coverage, Minnesota’s total proposed property tax levies for 2026 may increase by nearly $1 billionstatewide. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul+1
Impact: Homeowners and local governments alike should be aware — bigger levies could mean higher taxes or budget adjustments.
3. Wrong-way, 3-vehicle crash in Bloomington kills one
Bloomington, Minnesota – On Saturday night, a wrong-way crash on Hwy. 169 at Anderson Lakes Parkway involving three vehicles resulted in a fatality and other injuries. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul+1
Takeaway: Traffic safety remains a serious issue in the region. Details about the driver and circumstances are still being reported.
4. Weekend event round-up: Art crawl, LEGO convention, tree lighting
Northeast Minneapolis Arts District (and the Twin Cities region) – A variety of weekend events were highlighted: an unofficial fall studio tour in the arts district, the annual LEGO convention at the fairgrounds, and tree-lighting in St. Paul, Minnesota’s Rice Park Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Axios
Good to know: These events signal local-culture vibrancy, family-friendly outings, and holiday-season momentum.
5. Weather forecast: complex early‐week system looming
Minnesota River Valley into southeastern Minnesota – A weather update noted that a “complex early-week system” is expected Monday night, with a heavier band of snow developing along parts of the Minnesota River Valley and southeast Minnesota. MPR News
Heads-up: If you have travel, errands, or outdoor plans early next week, monitoring the forecast and road conditions is wise.