{"articles":[{"id":"go1yhx","title":"Twins hit 3 homers to back Matthews, then hold off Astros rally in 9th for 5-4 victory","excerpt":"Royce Lewis and Victor Caratini hit back-to-back homers, Zebby Matthews pitched seven stingy innings and the Minnesota Twins held off a late rally by the Houston Astros for a 5-4 victory Monday night.\n\n\n\nJosh Bell launched a two-run shot for the Twins, who led 5-1 before Travis Adams gave up a tw...","content":"Royce Lewis and Victor Caratini hit back-to-back homers, Zebby Matthews pitched seven stingy innings and the Minnesota Twins held off a late rally by the Houston Astros for a 5-4 victory Monday night.\n\n\n\nJosh Bell launched a two-run shot for the Twins, who led 5-1 before Travis Adams gave up a two-run homer to Taylor Trammell with two outs in the ninth.\n\n\n\nYoendrys Gómez entered and immediately served up Cam Smith’s second home run of the game before retiring Joey Loperfido on a grounder for his ninth save.\n\n\n\nHouston had won five of six.\n\n\n\nMatthews (4-5) limited the Astros to one run and four hits while striking out seven and walking one.\n\n\n\nPeter Lambert (6-5) held Minnesota hitless until Lewis and Caratini went deep in the fourth. Bell’s drive made it 4-1 in the sixth, and Kody Clemens added an RBI groundout in the seventh.\n\n\n\nLambert allowed four runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings. He had won four straight decisions.\n\n\n\nSmith pulled a hanging slider onto the train tracks above left field for a solo homer in the fifth.\n\n\n\nAstros reliever Miguel Ullola made his major league debut, striking out four in two scoreless innings.\n\n\n\nHouston returned home from a 5-2 trip and entered Monday an AL-best 15-10 in June.\n\n\n\nAstros shortstop Jeremy Peña sat out with left leg discomfort.\n\n\n\nMinnesota placed left-handed reliever Anthony Banda on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain. The Twins recalled right-hander Cody Laweryson from Triple-A St. Paul.\n\n\n\nUp next\n\n\n\nTwins RHP Joe Ryan (5-4, 3.18 ERA) faces Astros RHP Mike Burrows (3-8, 5.48) in the middle game of the series Tuesday night.\nThe post Twins hit 3 homers to back Matthews, then hold off Astros rally in 9th for 5-4 victory first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/twins-hit-3-homers-to-back-matthews-then-hold-off-astros-rally-in-9th-for-5-4-victory/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Chris Long","publishDate":"2026-06-30T03:42:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26181041256714.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"twins-hit-3-homers-to-back-matthews-then-hold-off-astros-rally-in-9th-for-5-4-victory"},{"id":"2solqe","title":"Best Buy HQ assessed value nearly halves, shifting tax burden in Richfield, city officials warn","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Best Buy HQ assessed value nearly halves, shifting tax burden in Richfield, city officials warn \n\n\n\nThe C...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Best Buy HQ assessed value nearly halves, shifting tax burden in Richfield, city officials warn \n\n\n\nThe City of Richfield is warning that a sharp drop in the Best Buy Headquarters assessed value could shift more of the city’s tax burden onto other property owners.\n\n\n\nAs Richfield plans its 2027 budget, the city said Hennepin County’s new assessed value for the Best Buy corporate campus fell from roughly $63 million to $32 million in one year. The city said that means a 5% drop in its commercial tax base for taxes due next year.\n\n\n\n“We’ve been here, it’ll be 17 years,” said homeowner Jeremy Larson, adding that he hasn’t seen relief or stagnation on his property tax bill throughout those years. \n\n\n\n“Never, never. Nope, it only goes up, and they keep on assessing our house for more, and taxes go up more,” said Larson.\n\n\n\nOn its website on Monday, the city said, “For Richfield, this reduction will result in a 5 percent drop in the commercial tax base of the city.” It also said, “As a result, other property types will increase to make up the difference.”\n\n\n\n5 EYEWITNESS NEWS asked the county assessor’s office why the assessed value of the commercial campus was cut in half. A spokesperson did not directly address any changes at the Best Buy office, but said the $32 million figure “reflects the assessor’s independent determination of market value under Minnesota law.”\n\n\n\n“Commercial office properties across the region continue to be affected by changing market conditions, including higher vacancy rates, reduced demand for large office campuses, and broader trends in the office real estate market,” a spokesperson continued.\n\n\n\nLarson said he wants the city to watch spending as taxes remain a concern for homeowners.\n\n\n\n“I mean, I think they just need to be more fiscally responsible,” he said. “There are a lot of services that I think maybe need to be re-evaluated, because it comes to a point where people are gonna start moving out. It’s — There are places that taxes aren’t going up as much as they are around here.”\n\n\n\nThe city and county said this does not automatically mean another increase in homeowner taxes because tax bills are affected by many factors. A city spokesperson also said officials are reviewing whether parts of its services and budget could be more cost-effective and that commercial value decline is not unique to Richfield.\n\n\n\nCounty officials did not comment on how widespread similar commercial value drops could be.\n\n\n\nSee the full responses to our questions from the Hennepin County Assessor’s Office below:\n\n\n\nWhy was the drop in assessed value for Best Buy not granted by the Hennepin County Assessor for 2026? And similarly, why was it granted by the Hennepin County Assessor for 2027?\n\n\n\n“The 2026 value (payable 2027) reflects the assessor’s independent estimate of market value, not an agreement to lower taxes. The Hennepin County Assessor reviewed the property using standard appraisal methods and determined the 2026 estimated market value based on market evidence.\n\n\n\n“Property values are determined annually as of the statutory assessment date based on market conditions and available information. Property owners also have the right to appeal their valuations and submit additional information for consideration.“\n\n\n\nWhat caused the value to drop almost in half?\n\n\n\n“Property owners have the right to appeal their property valuations. The assessor reviews any information submitted by the property owner along with market data and other relevant evidence before independently determining the property’s estimated market value. The 2026 value (payable 2027) reflects the assessor’s independent determination of market value under Minnesota law.\n\n\n\n“Commercial office properties across the region continue to be affected by changing market conditions, including higher vacancy rates, reduced demand for large office campuses, and broader trends in the office real estate market. As with all properties, the assessor applies accepted appraisal methods and market evidence to determine estimated market value.“\n\n\n\nWill this mean — or likely mean — an increase in property taxes for homeowners next year? If so, can you share about how much on average?\n\n\n\n“Property taxes are determined by several factors, including local government tax levies, the total tax base, property classifications, and changes in individual property values. While changes to one property’s value can affect how the overall tax burden is distributed, it is not possible to determine the impact on individual homeowners based on a single property’s assessment.“\n\n\n\nGiven we’ve seen a trend of dropping commercial values in the Twin Cities, are we likely to see more of these significant reductions to other large campus commercial properties in the county for next year as well? Are there any others you can name at this point?\n\n\n\n“The Hennepin County Assessor reviews every property annually based on market conditions and the characteristics of that individual property. We do not speculate about future assessments or discuss potential valuation changes before the annual assessment process is complete.“\n\n\n\nDoes the Hennepin County Assessor confirm or deny any of the figures or statements made in the City of Richfield notice?\n\n\n\n“The Hennepin County Assessor can confirm that the property has been assessed for 2026 (payable 2027) assessment year. Best Buy has agreed not to dispute the Pay 26 assessment and their timeframe to appeal has passed.\n\n\n\n“An overview of the assessment process is available at https://www.hennepincounty.gov/assessment and a publicly searchable database of property information for all parcels in Hennepin County can be found at https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/property/property-information-search. \n\n\n\n“Questions regarding the City’s analysis of budget impacts or tax implications are best directed to the City of Richfield.”\n\n\n\nSee the full responses to our questions from a City of Richfield spokesperson below:\n\n\n\nTo the best of city officials’ knowledge, why was the drop in assessed value for Best Buy not granted by the Hennepin County Assessor for 2026? And similarly, why was it granted by the Hennepin County Assessor for 2027?\n\n\n\n“To our knowledge, it was not approved for 2026 because it would cause serious financial strain for the city, county and other taxing jurisdictions to approve a reduction mid-year when budgets have already been established. The Hennepin County Assessor’s office would need to provide more information. The Assessor shared with city staff that after a comparison to other large single-tenant campuses in the metro, the current value could not be justified for 2027.”\n\n\n\nDid Best Buy specifically request this significant reduction in assessed value?\n\n\n\n“We are not aware of the specific requests that Best Buy made to the county concerning their 2027 value.“\n\n\n\nWhat caused the value of the property to drop almost in half?\n\n\n\n“The County Assessor would be able to better answer this and speak to fluctuations in commercial property values. We know that these are national trends impacting metro areas and throughout the country. Richfield is not unique in dealing with this type of challenge. Property values are impacted by many economic conditions. Commercial property has been negatively impacted in recent years but it follows a long period of market gains that outpaced residential gains In Richfield. That is one reason it is helpful to have a diverse tax base, so we can better absorb the economic shocks to the various property categories.“\n\n\n\nWill this mean — or likely mean — an increase in property taxes for Richfield homeowners next year? If so, can you share about how much on average?\n\n\n\n“This won’t mean a direct increase in taxes to our residential property owners. A lot of factors will influence what happens with someone’s taxes next year. It will depend on if their specific property increases or decreases in value, and it will also depend on the budgets of the various taxing jurisdictions, like the county, city and school district.\n\n\n\n“Over the last 8 years, Richfield’s property tax levy has had an average increase of 5.5%. Last year, the city’s levy increased 6.16%, which was a $82 annual increase in property taxes for an average Richfield home. These increases are much lower than many cities and Richfield staff are cognizant of the impact these increases have on homeowners. This approach will hold true as the city prepares its 2027 budget with this recent change in mind.“\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre there ways the city is considering for offsetting some of the tax burden that is shifting from commercial?\n\n\n\n“We are finalizing a citywide review of city services to look for opportunities to be more efficient and cost-effective. We will present the final report to council in September.\n\n\n\n“In the long-term, the city will continue to prioritize a diverse mix of land uses in Richfield. Growing and strengthening the commercial and industrial tax base, which pays higher rates of taxes, will help reduce the reliance on residential property owners. That work is one of the ongoing goals of the city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) as well as the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.“\n\n\n\nDoes this mean that burden will shift to residential?\n\n\n\n“When the value of one category decreases, that category represents a smaller share of the overall tax base. As a result, other property types will increase to make up the difference. So yes, the reduction in commercial will mean the other land uses (residential, apartment, industrial) will compensate with a slightly larger share of the property tax burden.“\n\n\n\nGiven we’ve seen a trend of dropping commercial values in the Twin Cities, do city officials know if we are likely to see more of these significant reductions to other large campus commercial properties in the area?\n\n\n\n“Richfield does not have any similar-sized commercial properties, but we are seeing reinvestment and growth in some of our other commercial areas. The Meredian Crossings office complex, which is also along I-494, has experienced significant reinvestment and recently attracted several new tenants including AgriBank and Barr Engineering. We have many smaller commercial properties that remain a stable and important part of our tax base.\n\n\n\n“We also know that these changes tend to be cyclical. For the last 10 years, residential growth has outpaced commercial growth, but in the years prior commercial growth far exceeded that of residential. These trends will continue to evolve over time and we aim to have a diverse and resilient tax base that can stay steady during periods of fluctuation.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Best Buy HQ assessed value nearly halves, shifting tax burden in Richfield, city officials warn first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tracking-your-tax-dollars/best-buy-hq-assessed-value-nearly-halves-shifting-tax-burden-in-richfield-city-officials-warn/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Renee Cooper","publishDate":"2026-06-30T03:20:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBEST-BUY-HQ-VALUATION_PKG_00.01.17.22.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"best-buy-hq-assessed-value-nearly-halves-shifting-tax-burden-in-richfield-city-officials-warn"},{"id":"hhw5dw","title":"How to avoid costly car repairs in extreme heat","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        How to avoid costly car repairs in extreme heat \n\n\n\nNobody likes jumping into a hot car in weather like t...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        How to avoid costly car repairs in extreme heat \n\n\n\nNobody likes jumping into a hot car in weather like this, but about the only thing worse is a hot car that breaks down. \n\n\n\nDuring this heat wave, taking time to do a few checks can save you that headache and costlier hit to your wallet. \n\n\n\n“Make sure that to be on top of the game, check your coolant level, check your fluid level,” Victor Sackor, of Lovicta Auto in St. Paul, said. \n\n\n\n“If your car doesn’t have coolant inside, in a vehicle that can lead to overheating, head gasket damage, whereas as little as coolant that could cost you $20 to $30, you can go up to spending [$3,000 to $8,000] on a motor,” Sackor added. \n\n\n\nSackor says keeping up with routine maintenance can help ensure those levels stay steady, as any leaks would be detected. \n\n\n\nSome auto part shops also offer free battery and check engine light checks. \n\n\n\nAAA says it sees dead batteries as the top issue during extremely hot weather, adding though there are other factors and things to check on your car during weather like this — it offers this advice for motorists.\nThe post How to avoid costly car repairs in extreme heat first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/how-to-avoid-costly-car-repairs-in-extreme-heat/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-30T03:06:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FEXTREME-HEAT-CAR-PREPS_PKG_00.00.56.36.jpg","slug":"how-to-avoid-costly-car-repairs-in-extreme-heat"},{"id":"8zx3qr","title":"DOJ sues Minnesota to force release of SNAP beneficiary data","excerpt":"A new lawsuit from the Justice Department is putting Minnesota at the center of a national fight over food assistance data and privacy.","content":"A new lawsuit from the Justice Department is putting Minnesota at the center of a national fight over food assistance data and privacy.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/doj-sues-minnesota-force-release-snap-beneficiary-data","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T02:44:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fsnap-ebt-generic-2.jpg","slug":"doj-sues-minnesota-to-force-release-of-snap-beneficiary-data"},{"id":"lwcx9f","title":"Broken A/C leaves 75-year-old cancer patient sweltering at north Minneapolis apartments","excerpt":"Tenants at Heritage Park in north Minneapolis have had to settle for fans to cool off as broken air conditioning units remain unrepaired during a stretch of scorching heat.","content":"Tenants at Heritage Park in north Minneapolis have had to settle for fans to cool off as broken air conditioning units remain unrepaired during a stretch of scorching heat.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/broken-a-c-leaves-75-year-old-cancer-patient-sweltering-north-minneapolis-apartments","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Mike.Manzoni@fox.com (Mike Manzoni)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T02:38:13.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-29-19h57m15s101.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"broken-ac-leaves-75-year-old-cancer-patient-sweltering-at-north-minneapolis-apartments"},{"id":"acwmp7","title":"Family of Marine from Richfield lost at sea seeking answers","excerpt":"A U.S. Marine from Richfield was at the center of a massive recovery mission and he family wants answers after being declared lost at sea.","content":"A U.S. Marine from Richfield was at the center of a massive recovery mission and he family wants answers after being declared lost at sea.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/family-marine-from-richfield-lost-sea-seeking-answers","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Soyoung.Kim@fox.com (Soyoung Kim)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T02:33:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-29-21h21m55s985.jpg","slug":"family-of-marine-from-richfield-lost-at-sea-seeking-answers"},{"id":"sk12cp","title":"Minnesota weather: High temps, heat index across the state on Monday","excerpt":"Minnesota saw a heat wave begin on Monday. Here's where it got the hottest:","content":"Minnesota saw a heat wave begin on Monday. Here's where it got the hottest:","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-weather-high-temps-heat-index-across-state-monday","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T02:08:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fheat-totals-sized.jpg","slug":"minnesota-weather-high-temps-heat-index-across-the-state-on-monday"},{"id":"kqpzge","title":"Minnesota Marine lost at sea off coast of Southern California declared dead","excerpt":"A Marine from Minnesota who was lost at sea off the coast of Southern California during training operations has been declared dead.\n\n\n\nLance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, 21, was declared dead on Saturday after being reported missing from the USS Anchorage on Thursday morning, according to the Mari...","content":"A Marine from Minnesota who was lost at sea off the coast of Southern California during training operations has been declared dead.\n\n\n\nLance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, 21, was declared dead on Saturday after being reported missing from the USS Anchorage on Thursday morning, according to the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF).\n\n\n\n“On behalf of the Marines and Sailors of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Lance Cpl. Ortiz Canseco,” said Col. Richard Alvarez, commanding officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. “He earned the title of United States Marine and served his country with honor and commitment. We mourn alongside his family, and we remain committed to bringing him home.”\n\n\n\nThe declaration followed active search-and-rescue operations, which then transitioned into recovery operations, MEF says.\n\n\n\nAccording to officials, Ortiz Canseco enlisted in the Marine Corps in April 2023 and in June of that year, he earned the title of U.S. Marine with Platoon 3210, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion.\n\n\n\nAfter recruit training, he attended the School of Infantry – West and completed the Infantry Marine Course, becoming a 0311 Rifleman. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment at Camp Pendleton, California, before transferring to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment.\n\n\n\nHe was most recently assigned aboard the Anchorage in preparation for integrated training between the 13th MEU and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, Marine officials say.\n\n\n\nOrtiz Canseco’s awards include the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.\n\n\n\n“The loss of Lance Cpl. Ortiz Canseco is felt deeply across our entire Navy-Marine Corps team,” said Capt. Gary A. Harrington, the commodore of Amphibious Squadron 7. “The amphibious Navy exists to fight alongside the Marine Corps, and a loss to the Marine Corps family is a loss to our own. We are a resilient force, and we continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder in support of Lance Cpl. Ortiz Canseco’s loved ones and our ongoing recovery operations.”\n\n\n\nMEF said that the circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minnesota Marine lost at sea off coast of Southern California declared dead first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minnesota-marine-lost-at-sea-off-coast-of-southern-california-declared-dead/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-30T02:02:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F05%2Fpolice-lights-file.jpg","slug":"minnesota-marine-lost-at-sea-off-coast-of-southern-california-declared-dead"},{"id":"fkltqm","title":"Working outside this week? Here’s how to identify signs of heat exhaustion, stroke","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Working outside this week? Here’s how to identify signs of heat exhaustion, stroke \n\n\n\nThe air is searing...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Working outside this week? Here’s how to identify signs of heat exhaustion, stroke \n\n\n\nThe air is searing and stifling across Minnesota this week, and it can make working outside dangerous.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Forecast First Alert: Extreme heat sets in this week\n\n\n\nFor Dillon and Luke Bushinger with Two Brothers Landscape LLC, the job has to get done regardless of how hot it is. During the hot stretch this week, however, more frequent breaks can be crucial.\n\n\n\n“At the end of the day, it’s a lot better to just take the 15 minutes a couple of times versus getting heat stroke and then you’re out for another three, four days recouping,” Luke said.\n\n\n\nAn HCMC emergency physician says heat exhaustion can quickly turn into heat stroke in hot weather.\n\n\n\nAndy Laudenbach, an emergency medicine physician with HCMC, said people often first feel faint, weak and dizzy as heat exhaustion begins. He said heavy sweating and feeling cold and clammy can also be early signs. \n\n\n\n“So you might start feeling a little faint, a little weak, a little dizzy, at that point probably sweating a lot and maybe feeling kind of cold and clammy,” said Laudenbach. \n\n\n\nHe said heat stroke can follow as the body becomes overwhelmed by heat and dehydration. He said confusion, abnormal behavior and loss of consciousness can be warning signs, and sweating may stop.\n\n\n\n“And that is when you start having confusion, even potentially loss of consciousness, acting abnormally, and at that point your body is basically so overwhelmed by the heat and oftentimes so dehydrated that you frequently will stop sweating actually,” said Laudenbach. \n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Department of Health’s most recent data on heat-related illness emergency department visits came from 2022, when 682 people went to the hospital because of the heat. More than 1,000 people went to the hospital in 2021. \n\n\n\nLaudenbach recommended paying attention to the body, drinking a lot of water and checking on vulnerable people in the community. \n\n\n\n“Keep an eye on people, take care of each other, check on people because they might not be able to recognize the signs of heat exhaustion, heat illness, heat stroke in themselves and you might be the person that saves their life,” said Laudenbach.\n\n\n\nClick here for KSTP’s full weather coverage.\nThe post Working outside this week? Here’s how to identify signs of heat exhaustion, stroke first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/working-outside-this-week-heres-how-to-identify-signs-of-heat-exhaustion-stroke/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-30T00:10:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FEXTREME-HEAT-HEALTH_PKG_00.00.10.28.jpg","slug":"working-outside-this-week-heres-how-to-identify-signs-of-heat-exhaustion-stroke"},{"id":"i7hm4e","title":"3M Open previews tourney, welcomes Adam Thielen as ambassador at Media Day","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        3M Open Media Day interviews with Hollis Cavner & Adam Thielen \n\n\n\nFor most of the day, a marker well dow...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        3M Open Media Day interviews with Hollis Cavner & Adam Thielen \n\n\n\nFor most of the day, a marker well down the 12th fairway at TPC Twin Cities noted the location of the longest drive at 3M Open Media Day carrying the name “Adam Thielen”.\n\n\n\nSeems the former Vikings receiver – and member of a State Championship-winning team at Detroit Lakes High School back in the day – has been working to perfect his game since retiring from the NFL.\n\n\n\nAfter round, the 3M Open announced Thielen as a new “Tournament Ambassador” and a partnership with his Thielen Foundation.\n\n\n\n\n…and here's @ChrisLongKSTP's chat w/ @3MOpen Executive Director Hollis Cavner about World #1 Scottie Scheffler playing in this year's tourney & the future of the #3MOpen as the @PGATOUR mulls big potential changes in coming years.Full story/interviews:https://t.co/iaBTBTTERl pic.twitter.com/NJ0lNSHxlX&mdash; KSTPSports (@KSTPSports) June 29, 2026\n\n\n\n\nThe announcement was part of the tournament’s press conference Monday ahead of the 8th edition of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities coming up at the end of July.\n\n\n\nClick the video box on this page to see interviews with 3M Open Executive Director Hollis Cavner and former Vikings receiver and newly-named 3M Open Ambassador Adam Thielen\n\n\n\nAmong the notable commitments the tournament already has is World #1-ranked Scottie Scheffler.  He’ll make his 3M Open debut at this year’s tournament hoping to add to his 20 PGA Tour victories.  He narrowly missed a 21st on Monday morning, losing a playoff at the Travelers Championship. A rain delay, then darkness Sunday night pushed the playoff against Viktor Hovland to a Monday morning finish.\n\n\n\nDefending champion Kurt Kitayama will return after earning his second PGA TOUR victory at the 2025 3M Open with a one-stroke win. Kitayama aims to become the first back-to-back winner in 3M Open history. Other past champions returning to the field are Jhonattan Vegas (2024), Lee Hodges (2023) and Cameron Champ (2021).\n\n\n\n“Year after year, the 3M Open attracts an incredible mix of proven PGA TOUR winners, global stars and the next wave of elite talent,” said Hollis Cavner, 3M Open Executive Director. “This early group of commitments reflects the strength of our field and what will be another outstanding week at TPC Twin Cities.”\n\n\n\nAlso in the field are Luke Clanton, Joel Dahmen, Ryan Fox, Tom Hoge, Billy Horschel, Mackenzie Hughes, Jake Knapp, Maverick McNealy, Keith Mitchell, Davis Riley, Neal Shipley, Brandt Snedeker, and Gary Woodland, adding depth to the 2026 tournament. \n\n\n\nThe full field will be announced in July.\n\n\n\nThe 3M Open debuted at TPC Twin Cities in 2019, bringing a permanent PGA Tour stop to Minnesota. It followed the success of the 3M Championship, a PGA Champions Tour event that ran from 1992-2018 (previously called the Coldwell Banker Burnet Classic and Burnet Senior Classic).\n\n\n\nMaterial provided by the 3M Open is included in this report\n\n\n\n3M OPEN FACTS\n\n\n\nDATES: July 20-26, 2026  \n\n\n\nSITE: TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, MN\n\n\n\nPAR/YARDAGE: Par: 71; Yards:  7,431  \n\n\n\nPURSE: $8.8 million, 1st place: $1,512,00 FedExCup Points: 500  \n\n\n\nHISTORY: A eighth-year PGA TOUR event and only one in Minnesota. Is the 36th of 39 events on the regular FedExCup 2026 schedule and is two weeks prior to the FedExCup playoffs. Past champions include Matthew Wolff (2019), Michael Thompson (2020), Cameron Champ (2021), Tony Finau (2022), Lee Hodges (2023), Jhonattan Vegas (2024) and Kurt Kitayama (2025). There was a PGA TOUR event in the St. Paul-Minneapolis area from 1930-1969.  \n\n\n\nFORMAT: 72 holes of stroke play; After 36 holes, the field of 156 competitors is cut to the low 60 scores and ties.\n\n\n\nCHARITABLE PROCEEDS: Since its inception in 2019, the 3M Open has donated more than $9 million to charitable organizations, positively impacting over one million lives. In alignment with 3M’s commitment to improving lives in the communities where people live, work, and learn, the tournament is on track to reach 2 million lives by 2026.  \n\n\n\nThis year, the 3M Open will give to more than 25 charities through the 3M Open Fund. In addition, the tournament will spotlight its pillar charitable partners—First Tee – Minnesota, Fairview, Folds of Honor and Greater Twin Cities United Way—by raising awareness throughout tournament week and contributing funds following the event. \n\n\n\nECONOMIC IMPACT: Estimated to be between $40 and $60 million for the area.  \n\n\n\nTV: The 3M Open will be broadcast to a national and international audience. The broadcast and scenes from the region will be available to over 1 billion potential households in 32 languages, across 225 countries and territories outside of the U.S. via international TV partners. HD coverage of PGA TOUR events such as the 3M Open will be available internationally on 35 channels across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australasia, Latin America and Canada.\n\n\n\nCOMMUNITY: The tournament will have approximately 1,800 volunteers to assist in conducting the event before, during and after tournament week. Volunteers will be 3M employees, area youth organizations, local schools, retirees, etc. \n\n\n\nKIDS & ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY GET IN FREE: Kids 15 and under receive free grounds access with a ticketed adult courtesy of Cub. Active duty, retired and veteran military members are eligible for two complimentary grounds passes for one day of tournament play (Thursday–Sunday).\n\n\n\n2026 SATURDAY CONCERT: The 2026 3M Open will also feature 3M Open Swings and Strings with multi-platinum pop artist Andy Grammer performing Saturday, July 25, following Round 3.\n\n\n\nFor tickets, hospitality and more information, visit www.3MOpen.com.\n\n\n\nEVENTS / HAPPENINGS AT THE 2026 3M OPEN\n\n\n\nMonday, July 20\n\n\n\nFirst Tee Girls Clinic presented by The Toro CompanyThe First Tee Girls Clinic presented by The Toro Company will welcome young female golfers to TPC Twin Cities for a morning focused on skill development, confidence building, and fun. Participants will rotate through interactive stations featuring fitness, putting, driving, and chipping while learning from coaches and mentors in an engaging and supportive environment.\n\n\n\nCallaway Wounded Warriors Club Fitting\n\n\n\nIn partnership with Birdies for the Brave and Next 18, Callaway Golf Company will host a special club fitting experience for one veteran and one first responder at TPC Twin Cities. Participants will receive personalized club fittings from Callaway experts, tour the Callaway equipment truck, and enjoy a unique behind-the-scenes PGA TOUR experience that honors their service and sacrifice.\n\n\n\nTuesday, July 21\n\n\n\nFirst Tee Game Changers Clinic & Money Bootcamp, presented by Huntington Bank, ORS Nasco & UNRL \n\n\n\nAs part of the First Tee Game Changers Academy, selected teens from First Tee chapters across the country will participate in a day of golf, leadership, and financial literacy programming at TPC Twin Cities. Participants will rotate through golf skill stations and life skills activities before taking part in the Huntington Bank Money Bootcamp designed to build financial confidence and decision-making skills. The experience is focused on developing the next generation of leaders both on and off the golf course.\n\n\n\nGolf 4 All Day  In partnership with 3M Community Impact, the 3M Open will host Golf 4 All Day at TPC Twin Cities, welcoming 500 local youth for an interactive afternoon that reimagines golf through music, food, and hands-on experiences across the course including the 3M Health & Safety Experience and 3M Auto Aftermarket. Participants will enjoy activations throughout Fan Village, Northwoods, and the Main Entrance while engaging with current and former athletes, including Adam Thielen, Wally Szczerbiak, John Randle and Randall McDaniel.\n\n\n\nWednesday, July 22\n\n\n\nR.S. Hughes Championship Pro-Am \n\n\n\nA highlight of 3M Open week, the R.S. Hughes Championship Pro-Am provides partners and guests the opportunity to play alongside PGA TOUR professionals. Patients and families from Fairview will also serve as kid captains on Hole 17, creating memorable moments with players while celebrating strength, resilience, and community.\n\n\n\nPGA TOUR Wives – AKA SPORT Event \n\n\n\nPGA TOUR Wives (approximately 12–15 participants) will join AKA SPORT Scholarship Recipients at Victory Links Golf Course for a fun 18-hole putting challenge designed to kick off 3M Open week with a focus on connection and community. The activation highlights AKA SPORT’s youth development mission and scholarship program, and will conclude with PGA TOUR Wives presenting a check to support additional local scholarships. \n\n\n\nFriday, July 24\n\n\n\nFolds of Honor Friday  Spectators are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue for the third annual Folds of Honor Friday, honoring U.S. service members and first responders. The day will begin with a special patriotic ceremony and national anthem performance at the 18th Green, setting the tone for a day of recognition and remembrance. Presented in partnership with Huntington Bank, Cub, and Ascentek, Folds of Honor Friday is part of the PGA TOUR’s ongoing partnership with the organization founded by Lt. Col. Dan Rooney. \n\n\n\nSaturday, July 25\n\n\n\nSwings and Strings featuring Andy Grammer\n\n\n\nFollowing the conclusion of third-round play at approximately 6 PM, fans are invited to enjoy Swings and Strings featuring Multi-Platinum recording artist Andy Grammer at TPC Twin Cities. Included with a Saturday 3M Open ticket, the post-round concert delivers a high-energy entertainment experience to cap off one of the most exciting days of tournament week.\n\n\n\nSunday, July 26\n\n\n\nFamily Day\n\n\n\nThe 3M Open celebrates Family Day on Blaze Championship Sunday with a lineup of kid-friendly activities throughout Fan Village to complement the final round of golf. Highlights include a Peppa Pig meet-and-greet presented by Fairview (ticket required), appearances from local sports mascots, kids-only autograph zones, and additional surprises designed for the whole family. Guests can also enjoy the Sunday Special Family Meal Deal—$25 for four hot dogs and four non-alcoholic beverages—available from 10 AM–2 PM at the Cub Grill in Fan Village while supplies last. \n\n\n\nFan Experiences & Promotions \n\n\n\nDRIVER by 3M and PING DRIVER is an immersive brand experience that brings 3M’s material science and PING’s engineering leadership to life through the parallel worlds of golf and automotive innovation. \n\n\n\nThis exciting, open-to-all space in Fan Village, showcases how advanced materials, precision engineering, and performance-driven design power both the modern driver on the course and the modern driver on the road. This interactive experience transforms complex technology into hands-on experiences, from club-in-hand games to edge-of-your-seat driving simulators. \n\n\n\nKids 15 & Under Get in Free  Thanks to Cub, all children 15 and under receive free admission to the 3M Open all week long with a ticketed adult. It’s a great way to introduce the next generation to the game of golf.  \n\n\n\nStudent Discount The 3M Open is proud to offer discounted tickets for college students with a valid “.edu” email address. This special offer provides students an affordable way to experience PGA TOUR action up close at TPC Twin Cities and enjoy all the excitement of tournament week, including access to Fan Village, on-course viewing, and live entertainment throughout the grounds. \n\n\n\nMilitary Tickets  The 3M Open proudly offers complimentary admission to all members of the military community. Active duty, retired military, and veterans with valid military ID are eligible for two (2) free tickets to the tournament. Attendees may select the day they wish to attend during registration. Once onsite, they can enjoy the action from the Huntington Bank Military Outpost presented by Cub & Ascentek, located in Fan Village. The outpost is open starting at 10 a.m. each day and includes access to complimentary non-alcoholic beverages courtesy of Pepsi, as well as lunch served daily on a first-come, first-served basis, courtesy of Sysco Foods.\n\n\n\nThe Perfect Drive by Toro – Mobility Shuttles\n\n\n\nTo enhance accessibility and embrace sustainable practices, the 3M Open together with The Toro Company will offer a fleet of five (5) Toro Vista electric vehicles. Fans who need help getting around the course can find clearly marked stops at the main entrance, VIP entrance, Fan Village, and Hole 7 green. Additional services will be provided upon request at hole 14.  \n\n\n\nFairview Family Care Center + Sun Safety Stations\n\n\n\nAs the official healthcare partner of the 3M Open, Fairview is proud to bring two activations that put fans at the center. Fans are encouraged to always be safe in the sun by visiting Fairview’s Sun Safety Stations located throughout the course. Families and fans looking for private feeding and changing areas are invited to visit the Fairview Family Care Center in Fan Village.\n\n\n\nCome Hungry: A Taste of What’s Cooking at the 3M Open \n\n\n\nFan Village will be buzzing with flavor, offering a variety of mouthwatering options to satisfy every craving. Jersey Mike’s will be serving up its fan-favorite subs, including a gluten-free bread option for those with dietary preferences. The Cub Grill returns with a variety of fan favorites like the pork carnitas taco, pulled chicken sandwich, turkey club croissant and for our vegetarian fans the Greek mediterranean wrap. Back by popular demand, the Vikings Table Food Truck powered by Xcel Energy will be serving up golf inspired cuisine.\n\n\n\nOver in The Northwoods, My Burger—a local favorite—joins the fun with its special-edition Greenskeeper Burger, crafted exclusively for the 3M Open. Red’s Savoy Pizza will be slicing up jumbo pieces of its legendary ‘Sota Style Pizza—thin crust, passive-aggressive sauce, piled high with toppings, and smothered with cheese. The Northwoods will also feature dodopop and its wildly popular “dirty pop,” a fizzy, flavorful twist on classic soda that’s sure to make a splash.\n\n\n\nAvailable at most concessions, the Pepsi meal deal provides fans with a value option that includes a 100% Nathan’s all beef hot dog and any 20oz Pepsi product.\n\n\n\n3M Open Signature Cocktails\n\n\n\nThis year’s signature cocktail lineup has something for everyone. From crisp Ace Palomas made with Dobel Tequila Diamante to the Lemon Good Good featuring 10 Year Bushmills Irish Whiskey available at concessions with a full bar offering or enjoyed at their Fan Village location while enjoying live golf views of hole 18. Additional refreshing classics like the Grey Goose Transfusion and local favorite Gray Whale Minnesota Gin & Soda, fans will have plenty of options to raise a glass throughout the week.\n\n\n\nTournament & Community Highlights \n\n\n\nCharitable Proceeds\n\n\n\nSince its inception in 2019, the 3M Open has donated more than $9 million to charitable organizations, positively impacting over one million lives. In alignment with 3M’s commitment to improving lives in the communities where people live, work, and learn, the tournament is on track to reach 2 million lives by 2026.  \n\n\n\nThis year, the 3M Open will give to more than 25 charities through the 3M Open Fund. In addition, the tournament will spotlight its pillar charitable partners—First Tee – Minnesota, Fairview, Folds of Honor and Greater Twin Cities United Way—by raising awareness throughout tournament week and contributing funds following the event. \n\n\n\nSustainability Commitment    \n\n\n\nSustainability continues to be a focus for the 3M Open. The 3M Open continues to build on its sustainability success by improving how surplus food and materials are identified, collected, and donated in partnership with catering and operations teams. These refinements will allow more resources to be recovered for community benefit while maintaining strong diversion through recycling and composting. \n\n\n\nThis year’s efforts include:  \n\n\n\n\nContinuing to focus fan, volunteer and vendor education about the 3M Open sustainability goals\n\n\n\nRevamping efforts to add passionate volunteers to be a part of the Nature Valley sustainability crew that focuses on providing guidance and education onsite to fans to learn and understand the 3M Open waste streams\n\n\n\nImprove our food rescue/donation program by collaborating closer with our caterer: Par Caterers\n\n\n\nMaintain an 80%+ diversion rate from waste-to-energy (Zero Waste to Landfill) and focus on improving composting and donations, especially concerning Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste.  \n\n\n\n\nCommunity\n\n\n\nThe tournament will have approximately 1,800 volunteers to assist in conducting the event before, during and after tournament week. Volunteers will be 3M employees, area youth organizations, local schools, retirees, etc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post 3M Open previews tourney, welcomes Adam Thielen as ambassador at Media Day first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/3m-open-previews-tourney-welcomes-adam-thielen-as-ambassador-at-media-day/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Chris Long","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:31:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F3m-OPEN-TROPHY.jpg","slug":"3m-open-previews-tourney-welcomes-adam-thielen-as-ambassador-at-media-day"},{"id":"j2l5ui","title":"Perilous heat expected to hang around longer in much of Minnesota","excerpt":"It’s the hottest day of the year so far, according to the National Weather Service. Heat advisory lasts until Tuesday night.","content":"It’s the hottest day of the year so far, according to the National Weather Service. Heat advisory lasts until Tuesday night.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/heat-warning-minnesota-weather/601862727","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:28:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"perilous-heat-expected-to-hang-around-longer-in-much-of-minnesota"},{"id":"7g8qkf","title":"Qualls, Nicholson call Jan. 6 stories ‘hit pieces’","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Qualls, Nicholson call Jan. 6 stories ‘hit pieces’ \n\n\n\nRepublican gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Qualls, Nicholson call Jan. 6 stories ‘hit pieces’ \n\n\n\nRepublican gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls continues pushing back on news stories highlighting his running mate’s attendance at the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol in 2021.\n\n\n\n“We have another hit piece in the Star Tribune (newspaper) … hit piece number four,” he says in a video posted on the ‘X’ social media platform on Saturday. In the video, he’s standing alongside his running mate, Brian Nicholson. \n\n\n\n“What’s this hit piece about?” Nicholson says. “I went to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6 … to hear from President Trump at the rally.”\n\n\n\nThe Star Tribune published a picture of Nicholson among thousands of other Trump supporters outside the Capitol.\n\n\n\nNicholson says he didn’t enter the Capitol building and says, ”I left when things started getting crazy, when violence began.”\n\n\n\nQualls says he knew Nicholson was in Washington on Jan. 6 when he selected him. “Brian revealed this fact to me voluntarily when we met to discuss the lieutenant governor’s position,” he says in the X video. “This article doesn’t come as a surprise at all. It wasn’t an issue for me then, and it isn’t an issue for me now.”\n\n\n\nNicholson calls it part of a “smear” campaign. “Here’s how the smear works. They prove I was there, then they list every bad thing that happened that day, then they say they don’t know if I did any of it, but wink, wink, you get the picture. Classic guilt by association.”\n\n\n\nCarleton College political analyst Steven Schier says it’s a legitimate issue that voters should know about as they choose whom to vote for. “It’s very legitimate to raise questions because Jan. 6 is a very controversial moment in recent American history,” Schier told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS.\n\n\n\nSchier says the revelation about Nicholson could both help and hurt Qualls. “This revelation may help Qualls with some of the very hardline Republicans,” he says. “I think it may turn off some of the more moderate, suburban Republicans who don’t believe that his behavior on Jan. 6 was appropriate.”\n\n\n\nOne thing is clear. Qualls plans to stand by Nicholson just as he did last month when stories were first reported about lawsuits Nicholson faces regarding various business dealings. Qualls was asked about that at a debate among GOP candidates for governor the day before the state Republican convention in Duluth.\n\n\n\n“Do you stand by your choice of a running mate at a time when fraud in state government is a major issue in the campaign?” Qualls was asked. “No, I don’t stand by him,” he responded. “I double down on him!”\n\n\n\nNicholson was not charged with any crimes on Jan. 6, and there is no evidence uncovered that indicates he entered the U.S. Capitol that day.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Qualls, Nicholson call Jan. 6 stories ‘hit pieces’ first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/qualls-nicholson-call-jan-6-stories-hit-pieces/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:00:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FQUALLS-RUNNING-MATE-JAN-6_PKG_KSTP158e_146_mxf_00.00.34.52.jpg","slug":"qualls-nicholson-call-jan-6-stories-hit-pieces"},{"id":"t70y4","title":"Hagberg’s Meats","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Hagberg’s MeatsHagberg's Meats\n\n\n\nNothing says holiday weekend quite like firing up the grill with brats,...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Hagberg’s MeatsHagberg's Meats\n\n\n\nNothing says holiday weekend quite like firing up the grill with brats, juicy steaks and fresh-cut pork chops from a real small town meat market. Kelli heads to Lake Elmo to visit a beloved third generation butcher shop that has been serving the community for nearly 90 years called Hagberg’s Meats. \nThe post Hagberg’s Meats first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/hagbergs-meats/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:48:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F639183695555987243_thumbnail_temp.png","slug":"hagbergs-meats"},{"id":"f8f6ua","title":"Double Cheese Beef & Bean Enchiladas","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Double Cheese Beef & Bean EnchiladasDouble Cheese Beef & Bean Enchiladas\n\n\n\nProgramming Director, Mandy T...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Double Cheese Beef & Bean EnchiladasDouble Cheese Beef & Bean Enchiladas\n\n\n\nProgramming Director, Mandy Tadych, shares a recipe for super easy enchiladas that are a family favorite.\n\n\n\nClick here to print recipe\n\n\n\nDouble Cheese Beef & Bean Enchiladas PREP TIME: 20 min | COOK TIME: 45 min | SERVES: 6–8 Ingredients:• 1 lb. ground beef• 1 package taco seasoning• 1 can refried black beans• ½ cup salsa• 1 block cheddar cheese, shredded• 1 container whipped jalapeño cream cheese• 8 medium flour tortillas• 1 28 oz. can enchilada sauce• Toppings: cilantro, green onions, black olives, jalapeños, sour cream, hot sauce Directions:1. Preheat oven to 375°F.2. Brown and drain ground beef. Add taco seasoning and a couple tablespoons of enchilada sauce to the meat and stir to combine.3. Mix refried black beans with ½ cup salsa and a splash of water. Warm on the stove or in the microwave.4. Shred the block of cheddar cheese and set aside.5. Line the bottom of a baking dish with enchilada sauce.6. Spread cream cheese on each tortilla, then layer on the bean mixture and ground beef.7. Wrap each tortilla and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat until the dish is full.8. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and cover with shredded cheese.9. Cover and bake at 375°F for 35 minutes, then uncover and bake at 400°F for 10 more minutes.10. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving and add your favorite toppings.\n\n\n\nSign up for the “Twin Cities Live Recipe Roundup” to get the latest recipes from the show delivered to your email inbox every week!\nThe post Double Cheese Beef & Bean Enchiladas first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/twin-cities-live-sponsored/double-cheese-beef-bean-enchiladas/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:44:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F639183694901047505_thumbnail_temp.png","slug":"double-cheese-beef-bean-enchiladas"},{"id":"e8qlfu","title":"Minnesota’s impact on America at 250: How Spam shaped American history and culture","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnesota’s impact on America at 250: How Spam shaped American history and culture \n\n\n\nThis week, 5 EYEWI...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnesota’s impact on America at 250: How Spam shaped American history and culture \n\n\n\nThis week, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary by looking at Minnesota places, people and products that have made a great impact on American culture.\n\n\n\nSo, we traveled to Austin to visit the Spam Museum. Spam is sold around the world and has been a part of the American cuisine for nearly a century. \n\n\n\nAustin’s Spam Museum draws visitors from around the world to the Minnesota town known for turning canned meat into a hometown identity.\n\n\n\n“I think everybody has a pride in their hometown and Spam is obviously what Austin, Minnesota is known for,” Jason Baskin, who grew up in Austin and works for Hormel, said.\n\n\n\n“When we talk about Spam, we think of Spam as being born in America but raised around the world,” Baskin said.\n\n\n\nHe guides visitors through the history of the canned meat, which Hormel Foods introduced in 1937.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat does Spam mean?\n\n\n\n“The urban legend is that no one has ever officially come out and said what Spam stands for,” Baskin said.\n\n\n\n“I think the educated guess it’s spiced ham but…” Baskin said. “There is no official name, what it means, but there’s some urban legends and theories,” Baskin added.\n\n\n\nDuring World War II, Hormel shipped 150 million pounds of Spam for the war effort because it was easy to carry and did not require refrigeration, making it a staple in troops’ diets.\n\n\n\n“We can absolutely say Spam helped us win World War II,” Baskin said.\n\n\n\nAfter the war, Spam’s popularity grew around the world, especially in Hawaii. It appears on some McDonald’s menus there, and roughly 40,000 people gather annually in Hawaii to celebrate it with different dishes.\n\n\n\n“Hawaiians, as they were introduced to Spam during WWII, really started to embrace it and say, ‘OK, I’m going to use it in my local cuisine,” Baskin said.\n\n\n\n“You go to McDonald’s and Spam is on the menu. You have Spam jam, you have 40,000 people come together in Hawaii to celebrate Spam on an annual basis, making all different dishes,” Baskin added.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA museum draw\n\n\n\nBillions of cans of Spam have sold over the decades, and the brand has appeared in movies and TV shows. Meanwhile, the Spam Museum draws more than 100,000 people every year.\n\n\n\n“Spam is more relevant, more popular today than it ever has been,” Baskin said.\n\n\n\n“It is actually one of the most popular tourist attractions in the entire state of Minnesota,” he added.\n\n\n\nVisitors shared their own memories of eating Spam, including one person who said a parent dressed it up at mealtime and another who said they grew to like it over time.\n\n\n\n“My mom probably said it was filet mignon,” one visitor said with a laugh. “We put all kinds of stuff in it. She’d put all kinds of stuff in it.”\n\n\n\nWhy the devotion?\n\n\n\nSome fans have taken that enthusiasm even further. A couple from England got married at the museum in 2017, and the groom legally changed his middle name to “I LOVE SPAM.”\n\n\n\n“Tastebuds remember. You don’t get looking like this without the tastebuds remembering stuff,” a visitor said.\n\n\n\n“People get married here, they tattoo Spam on their body, they’re so passionate about it,” Baskin said.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minnesota’s impact on America at 250: How Spam shaped American history and culture first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minnesotas-impact-on-america-at-250-how-spam-shaped-american-history-and-culture/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:27:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F4TH-OF-JULY-SPAM_PKG_00.03.29.42.jpg","slug":"minnesotas-impact-on-america-at-250-how-spam-shaped-american-history-and-culture"},{"id":"nyu6jg","title":"Mpls council member cites 'mass shootings, federal occupation' for mental health leave","excerpt":"Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai said on Monday that she plans to take a month-long break from city activities to seek care for her mental health, citing stressors such as an election, mass shootings and a federal occupation as stressors for her condition.","content":"Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai said on Monday that she plans to take a month-long break from city activities to seek care for her mental health, citing stressors such as an election, mass shootings and a federal occupation as stressors for her condition.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/mpls-council-member-chughtai-mental-health-leave-june-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:01:36.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-29-16h55m53s073.jpg","slug":"mpls-council-member-cites-mass-shootings-federal-occupation-for-mental-health-leave"},{"id":"r10pal","title":"Source: Timberwolves decline team option on forward Julian Phillips","excerpt":"The Wolves are declining their $2.41 million team option on forward Julian Phillips and will not extend him a qualifying offer, thus making him an unrestricted free agent, a source confirmed to KSTP.\n\n\n\nPhillips joined the Wolves in February, coming in the Ayo Dosunmu trade with Chicago. He playe...","content":"The Wolves are declining their $2.41 million team option on forward Julian Phillips and will not extend him a qualifying offer, thus making him an unrestricted free agent, a source confirmed to KSTP.\n\n\n\nPhillips joined the Wolves in February, coming in the Ayo Dosunmu trade with Chicago. He played very sparingly upon joining the Wolves.\n\n\n\nJust 22-years-old, Phillips was selected 35th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft.\n\n\n\nThis decision opens a roster spot for the Wolves, who are working on bringing back free agents Mike Conley Jr., Kyle Anderson, and Bones Hyland, a source tells KSTP.\nThe post Source: Timberwolves decline team option on forward Julian Phillips first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/source-timberwolves-decline-team-option-on-forward-julian-phillips/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Darren Wolfson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:51:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26038175396761-Cropped.jpg","slug":"source-timberwolves-decline-team-option-on-forward-julian-phillips"},{"id":"t7dy0n","title":"Hyundai recalls 96K Tucson SUVs as dashboards may go blank","excerpt":"Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.","content":"Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/hyundai-recalls-96k-tucson-crossover-suvs-dashboards-instrument-panel-gas-gauge-speedometer-may-go-blank","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:48:31.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhyundai-tucson-gettyimages-2255830417.jpg","slug":"hyundai-recalls-96k-tucson-suvs-as-dashboards-may-go-blank"},{"id":"mw83cn","title":"3 dead after crash involving UTV, truck in western Wisconsin","excerpt":"A crash involving a UTV and truck in Burnett County, Wisconsin, killed three people after authorities believe the UTV failed to stop at an intersection.","content":"A crash involving a UTV and truck in Burnett County, Wisconsin, killed three people after authorities believe the UTV failed to stop at an intersection.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/3-dead-utv-truck-crash-western-wisconsin-june-29-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:32:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2F78b9ff20-Generic-police-lights-2-11.jpg","slug":"3-dead-after-crash-involving-utv-truck-in-western-wisconsin"},{"id":"pplxbr","title":"Want to buy a Ferris wheel? A Twin Cities icon is up for sale.","excerpt":"Custom-designed for dining, the wheel hosted everything from business meetings to engagements — including one that went awry.","content":"Custom-designed for dining, the wheel hosted everything from business meetings to engagements — including one that went awry.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/the-ferris-wheel-from-betty-dangers-restaurant-in-minneapolis-minnesota-is-for-sale/601862882","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:30:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"want-to-buy-a-ferris-wheel-a-twin-cities-icon-is-up-for-sale"},{"id":"246pjw","title":"New Superior Shores Waterpark Expansion at Valleyfair in Shakopee","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        New Superior Shores Waterpark Expansion at Valleyfair in ShakopeeNew Superior Shores Waterpark Expansion ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        New Superior Shores Waterpark Expansion at Valleyfair in ShakopeeNew Superior Shores Waterpark Expansion at Valleyfair in Shakopee\n\n\n\nIf the Minnesota heat has you melting, Valleyfair just dropped the ultimate cool-down with a stunning new waterpark expansion for their 50th season. Superior Shores Waterpark in Shakopee is open and ready to make a splash with brand-new attractions you have to see to believe. Reporter Kristin Haubrich is live on the scene to take us inside all the fun. \n\n\n\nSpecial TCL Promo Deal: Get $39 admission to Valley Fair which includes access to Superior Shores Waterpark.  The deal is valid Monday though Thursday, through July 16th.  (Online purchase only) \nThe post New Superior Shores Waterpark Expansion at Valleyfair in Shakopee first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/new-superior-shores-waterpark-expansion-at-valleyfair-in-shakopee/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:29:54.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-1-11.jpg","slug":"new-superior-shores-waterpark-expansion-at-valleyfair-in-shakopee"},{"id":"q69n5s","title":"Thai Pop Restaurant","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Thai Pop RestaurantThai Pop Restaurant\n\n\n\nA Rochester gem called Thai Pop has earned some seriously impre...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Thai Pop RestaurantThai Pop Restaurant\n\n\n\nA Rochester gem called Thai Pop has earned some seriously impressive recognition, landing on the Star Tribune’s list of best Thai food in Minnesota and earning the title of best bar for mocktails in the entire country from Travel and Leisure magazine. Chef and owner Annie Balow joins us to share what makes Thai Pop such a standout destination.\nThe post Thai Pop Restaurant first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/thai-pop-restaurant/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:27:42.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-33.jpg","slug":"thai-pop-restaurant"},{"id":"km1d2k","title":"AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says","excerpt":"A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.","content":"A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/ai-gas-stations-collude-california-fuel-prices","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:27:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcalifornia-gas-prices.jpg","slug":"ai-is-helping-gas-stations-collude-to-raise-california-fuel-prices-lawsuit-says"},{"id":"kj4tnj","title":"Summer youth camps take precautions to protect kids during extreme heat","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Summer youth camps take precautions to protect kids during extreme heat \n\n\n\nThe extreme heat changed the ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Summer youth camps take precautions to protect kids during extreme heat \n\n\n\nThe extreme heat changed the way summer youth camps all across the metro spent time outside.\n\n\n\nCoaches at AKA Sports Camp in Blaine limited the time kids spent outside because of the hot temps. They made sure kids had plenty of water and wore sunscreen.\n\n\n\n“Anytime it’s over 90 degrees, we’re making sure we’re taking extra breaks,” Chris Schulz with AKA Sports said. “We take proper precautionary items. Making sure we’re drinking plenty of water, but really limiting some of vigorous activity that goes on.”\n\n\n\nCampers kept cool, spending more time indoors playing in a hockey arena that had the ice removed.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Summer youth camps take precautions to protect kids during extreme heat first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/summer-youth-camps-take-precautions-to-protect-kids-during-extreme-heat/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:24:18.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FEXTREME-HEAT-CAMPS_SOT_00.00.00.46.jpg","slug":"summer-youth-camps-take-precautions-to-protect-kids-during-extreme-heat"},{"id":"l0qyr","title":"Extreme heat: How to stay safe, where to cool off in the Twin Cities","excerpt":"A stretch of extremely high temperatures will work its way across Minnesota this week. Here's a compilation of useful information to stay safe, conserve energy and beat the heat.","content":"A stretch of extremely high temperatures will work its way across Minnesota this week. Here's a compilation of useful information to stay safe, conserve energy and beat the heat.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/extreme-heat-how-stay-safe-where-cool-off-twin-cities-june-29-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Allie.Johnson@fox.com (Allie Johnson)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:21:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-29-15h54m16s413.jpg","slug":"extreme-heat-how-to-stay-safe-where-to-cool-off-in-the-twin-cities"},{"id":"8ipowy","title":"Berry Season with Minnesota Grown","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Berry Season with Minnesota GrownBerry Season with Minnesota GrownA live, local talk show featuring food,...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Berry Season with Minnesota GrownBerry Season with Minnesota GrownA live, local talk show featuring food, fashion & fun for Minnesotans. Discover new places to eat, fashion with local flair, and fresh recipes for your family.\n\n\n\nNothing beats the sweet, juicy relief of fresh berries on a hot and sticky summer day. Minnesota is bursting with seasonal produce right now, and there’s even more deliciousness just around the corner. Rachel Wandrei from Minnesota Grown joined us to share what’s in season and what will be ready to pick in the weeks ahead. \nThe post Berry Season with Minnesota Grown first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/berry-season-with-minnesota-grown/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:14:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-2-7.jpg","slug":"berry-season-with-minnesota-grown"},{"id":"mikcwj","title":"Owamni is now Indignea by Owamni","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Owamni is now Indignea by OwamniOwamni is now Indignea by Owamni\n\n\n\nThe beloved Twin Cities restaurant Ow...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Owamni is now Indignea by OwamniOwamni is now Indignea by Owamni\n\n\n\nThe beloved Twin Cities restaurant Owamni made a splash when it opened in 2021, and now it’s growing in an exciting new direction with the launch of Indignea by Owamni inside the iconic Guthrie Theater. A grand opening celebration is set for July 4th, and chef Sean Sherman and culinary director Lee Garman joined us to share all the delicious details. \nThe post Owamni is now Indignea by Owamni first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/owamni-is-now-indignea-by-owamni/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:08:02.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-1-10.jpg","slug":"owamni-is-now-indignea-by-owamni"},{"id":"bbattw","title":"Forecast First Alert: Steamy and stormy pattern continues","excerpt":"Minnesota’s Weather Authority has Forecast First Alerts in the forecast for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as high heat, humidity, and storm chances continue across Minnesota.\n\n\n\nTONIGHT: It stays partly cloudy, muggy, and very warm overnight. Temperatures only fall into the mid-70s, meaning th...","content":"Minnesota’s Weather Authority has Forecast First Alerts in the forecast for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as high heat, humidity, and storm chances continue across Minnesota.\n\n\n\nTONIGHT: It stays partly cloudy, muggy, and very warm overnight. Temperatures only fall into the mid-70s, meaning there will not be much nighttime relief from the humidity. There is also a chance of storms overnight, with a 40% chance of rain and storms.\n\n\n\nHEAT: Tuesday remains hot and humid, with highs in the low 90s. Because of the humidity, it will feel closer to 95 to 100 degrees during the afternoon. This is not quite as extreme as today’s peak heat, but it will still be uncomfortable and potentially dangerous for those spending extended time outside.\n\n\n\nThursday also brings another round of heat and humidity, with highs near 90 degrees and heat index values again near 95 to 100 degrees.\n\n\n\nThe concern is not only the afternoon heat, but also the warm and humid nights. Overnight lows will stay in the 70s for several nights, limiting relief and making it harder for people without reliable air conditioning to cool down.\n\n\n\nHeat is the number one weather-related cause of fatalities. As always, listen to your body. If you begin to feel too hot, lightheaded, weak, or overheated, find shade or air conditioning quickly. Drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks, and limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.\n\n\n\nAlso make sure you are checking in on the very young, the elderly, neighbors, outdoor workers, and anyone without reliable cooling. Heat can take a toll quickly, especially when humidity is high and nights stay warm.\n\n\n\nSTORMS: Storm chances remain in the forecast several times this week.\n\n\n\nTonight, a few storms are possible overnight. Tuesday will be partly cloudy, hot, and humid during the day, with another chance of showers and storms Tuesday night. Some of those storms could be strong or severe.\n\n\n\nWednesday is the day to watch more closely for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Skies will be mostly cloudy, but it will remain very warm and humid. Some storms on Wednesday could become strong or severe.\n\n\n\nThursday brings another hot and humid day, followed by a higher chance of showers and storms Thursday night.\n\n\n\nSTORM THREATS: The main threats with any stronger storms this week will be high winds and hail. Heavy rain may also be possible in some areas, especially where storms repeat or move slowly.\n\n\n\nWednesday currently carries the most notable storm concern in the forecast, with scattered storms possible and some having the potential to become strong or severe. Tuesday night and Thursday night also need to be monitored closely.\n\n\n\nHOLIDAY WEEKEND: The Fourth of July weekend still looks very warm and humid. Friday brings a chance of showers and storms, otherwise partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid-80s. Saturday, Independence Day, will be partly cloudy, very warm, and humid with a chance of showers and storms. Highs will be near the upper 80s.\n\n\n\nSunday remains very warm and humid with another chance of showers and storms, before conditions look more seasonable by next Monday.\n\n\n\nAs always, stay tuned to Minnesota’s Weather Authority as we continue tracking the heat, humidity, and storm chances this week. The forecast will continue to be fine-tuned, especially regarding the timing and severity of storms Tuesday night, Wednesday, and Thursday night.\nThe post Forecast First Alert: Steamy and stormy pattern continues first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/weather-forecast/forecast-first-alert-steamy-and-stormy-pattern-continues/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Chris Reece","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:47:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2FForecast-First-Alert.jpg","slug":"forecast-first-alert-steamy-and-stormy-pattern-continues"},{"id":"tuqean","title":"6/29 Host Chat","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/29 Host Chat6/29 Host Chat\n\n\n\nBen and Elizabeth announce our location of the next Twin Cities Live in Y...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/29 Host Chat6/29 Host Chat\n\n\n\nBen and Elizabeth announce our location of the next Twin Cities Live in Your Town.  Next month we visit the area of lower St. Croix Valley. \nThe post 6/29 Host Chat first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/6-29-host-chat-2/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:47:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-32.jpg","slug":"629-host-chat"},{"id":"z0oqbx","title":"Twins place reliever Banda on 15-day injured list","excerpt":"The Minnesota Twins announced on Monday that they have placed left-handed reliever Anthony Banda on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain.\n\n\n\nUpdate, 5:37 p.m.: Twins manager Derek Shelton told reporters pregame Monday that Banda will be out a long time. He mentioned months vs. weeks.\n\n\n...","content":"The Minnesota Twins announced on Monday that they have placed left-handed reliever Anthony Banda on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain.\n\n\n\nUpdate, 5:37 p.m.: Twins manager Derek Shelton told reporters pregame Monday that Banda will be out a long time. He mentioned months vs. weeks.\n\n\n\nHe was removed from Sunday’s game in the ninth inning against Colorado with the injury.\n\n\n\nBanda has gone 2-0 with a 4.46 earned run average and two saves in 39 games for the Twins this season. He entered Monday tied for the eighth-most appearances among MLB relievers this season and owns a 2.22 ERA since April 24th.\n\n\n\nThe Twins recalled right-handed pitcher Cody Laweryson from Triple-A St. Paul to replace Banda on the 26-man roster.\n\n\n\nThe Twins open a series Monday night at Houston.\n\n\n\nTwins media relations contributed to this story\n\n\n\n\nThe post Twins place reliever Banda on 15-day injured list first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/twins-place-reliever-banda-on-15-day-injured-list/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Darren Wolfson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:43:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26172795241655-Cropped.jpg","slug":"twins-place-reliever-banda-on-15-day-injured-list"},{"id":"5s10yg","title":"Man in his 60s dead after crashing during pursuit with Redwood County deputies","excerpt":"A man in his 60s is dead after fleeing law enforcement and crashing his vehicle on Saturday night.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office, deputies initiated a traffic stop on County Road 7 around 7:20 p.m., but the driver accelerated and fled from law enforcement.\n\n\n\nAfter about thr...","content":"A man in his 60s is dead after fleeing law enforcement and crashing his vehicle on Saturday night.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office, deputies initiated a traffic stop on County Road 7 around 7:20 p.m., but the driver accelerated and fled from law enforcement.\n\n\n\nAfter about three miles, the driver lost control of the vehicle and rolled over near the intersection of County Road 7 and 400th Street, according to Redwood County authorities.\n\n\n\nThe driver was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and declared dead at the scene.\n\n\n\nHe was identified as Francis Albert Rohlik, 64, of Redwood Falls.\n\n\n\nThe Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the crash.\nThe post Man in his 60s dead after crashing during pursuit with Redwood County deputies first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/man-in-his-60s-dead-after-crashing-during-pursuit-with-redwood-county-deputies/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:42:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F02%2FPoliceLightsCrimeTape11-7-23.webp","slug":"man-in-his-60s-dead-after-crashing-during-pursuit-with-redwood-county-deputies"},{"id":"7d7tnv","title":"Watch: Vikings rookie Jakobe Thomas gives back at youth football camp","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Jakobe Thomas Interview at Sports International Football Camp \n\n\n\nMinnesota Vikings 2026 3rd round draft ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Jakobe Thomas Interview at Sports International Football Camp \n\n\n\nMinnesota Vikings 2026 3rd round draft pick safety Jakobe Thomas spent the day with young athletes at the Sports International youth football camp at the University of St Thomas. KSTP Sports was there for a portion of it.\n\n\n\n***Click the video box above to watch our conversation with Jakobe Thomas***\n\n\n\nHe shared with us that the opportunity is especially meaningful as Thomas himself attended similar camps with the Tennessee Titans when he was growing up.\n\n\n\nThomas also reflected on his first couple months in Minnesota, saying it has been what he expected for the most part, but he was surprised by the level of support from Vikings fans.\n\n\n\nAs he adjusts to his new environment, Thomas told us that he has been leaning on veterans like Josh Metellus to help him navigate life in the NFL.\n\n\n\nWhile he has enjoyed his time in Minnesota thus far, Thomas made it clear that his focus remains on earning his spot on the Vikings’ 53-man roster before the start of the season.\n\n\n\nThomas told us that he’ll report to training camp on July 25th.\n\n\n\nHe played in college for Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, and the University of Miami (FL).\nThe post Watch: Vikings rookie Jakobe Thomas gives back at youth football camp first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/watch-vikings-rookie-jakobe-thomas-gives-back-at-youth-football-camp/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Piper Murray","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:36:48.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWEB-Jakobe-Thomas-Interview.00_00_04_40.Still001.jpg","slug":"watch-vikings-rookie-jakobe-thomas-gives-back-at-youth-football-camp"},{"id":"peck2b","title":"Can New York’s progressive surge travel? Minnesota’s Senate race may provide the answer","excerpt":"Supporters of Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan see growing evidence that economic populism is reshaping Democratic primaries. Moderates, gravitating toward Rep. Angie Craig, argue the strategy has yet to prove it can win statewide.","content":"Supporters of Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan see growing evidence that economic populism is reshaping Democratic primaries. Moderates, gravitating toward Rep. Angie Craig, argue the strategy has yet to prove it can win statewide.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/democratic-socialists-wins-new-york-means-for-minnesota-senate-race-craig-flanagan/601861511","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:23:31.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"can-new-yorks-progressive-surge-travel-minnesotas-senate-race-may-provide-the-answer"},{"id":"ycwpia","title":"Missing 16-year-old girl last seen June 27 in St. Paul found safe","excerpt":"Police in St. Paul are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 16-year-old girl last seen on June 27.","content":"Police in St. Paul are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 16-year-old girl last seen on June 27.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/st-paul-police-search-missing-teen-girl-last-seen-june-27-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:22:13.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmissing-teen-side-by-side-sized.jpg","slug":"missing-16-year-old-girl-last-seen-june-27-in-st-paul-found-safe"},{"id":"yk4bgg","title":"Classroom cellphone bans gain momentum, but research offers mixed picture","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Classroom cellphone bans gain momentum, but research offers mixed picture \n\n\n\n“We know that we need to ha...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Classroom cellphone bans gain momentum, but research offers mixed picture \n\n\n\n“We know that we need to have this ban on cellphones in the classrooms.”\n\n\n\nThat’s the pitch from U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota’s leading Democratic candidate for governor.  She posted a video of the comments to her social media pages, adding that she wants to see a limit on overall screen time as well.\n\n\n\nA number of Minnesota schools already have varying degrees of cellphone bans in place. How well are they working?\n\n\n\n“We need to teach it,” said Dr. Jenny Hill of St. Cloud State University about cellphone use. “It’s a life skill. We need to model it.”\n\n\n\nAn education researcher with a background in school library media, Hill teamed up with colleague Tracy Reimer from Bethel University to take an in-depth look at what kinds of cellphone policies were already in place in Minnesota schools as the state began requiring all schools to have some sort of policy by March of 2025. \n\n\n\n“Schools had to have a policy, but not necessarily a total ban,” Hill explained.  “So we’re very curious about the schools that were ahead of the ball.” \n\n\n\nTheir survey of school administrators found a number of encouraging trends.\n\n\n\n“We found out that the peer-to-peer interaction has increased when kids put their phones away. They talk to each other at lunch and in the hallways,” she said. “It’s back to the ’90s, baby!”\n\n\n\nHill added that school administrators reported fewer disciplinary problems and some increased academics.\n\n\n\n“It’s anecdotal evidence at the moment. We don’t have hard data on this. But teachers are not having to manage devices when they teach — they can just teach, and that leads to better instruction,” she said. “Also, students are less distracted and more likely to be in class, and so we see just a decrease in failures overall, which is a net gain.” \n\n\n\nResearch from across the country\n\n\n\nStanford University-led research looked at more than 43,000 schools, half that required kids to put their phones in a lockable pouch and half that didn’t.\n\n\n\nIt showed cellphone bans reduce usage in school but didn’t seem to lead to any changes in “student test scores, attendance, or attention in class — not even on perceived cyberbullying.”  \n\n\n\nIn that Stanford study, discipline problems increased for at least the first year of the cellphone ban — as kids fought back — before starting to improve.\n\n\n\nA University of Pennsylvania survey of more than 20,000 public school educators reports that the stricter the cell phone ban, the happier teachers were and the less likely kids were to use the phones when they shouldn’t.  \n\n\n\nThe strictest bans were what are frequently called bell-to-bell bans, but only 1 in 4 schools went that route.  \n\n\n\nMore frequent was the “no show” policy that allows kids to carry their phones out of sight, in a backpack or back pocket. \n\n\n\nA Harvard University study found that cellphone policies may cut down on usage in school but “they didn’t meaningfully reduce students’ overall daily screen time.”  \n\n\n\nAll four studies called for more studies.\n\n\n\n“Longitudinal studies take a long time, and then, also, you know that many factors contribute to academics,” Hill said. “So, to be able to directly tie one thing to another takes some thinking and planning to prove.”\n\n\n\nAccording to Harvard’s records, at least 22 states and the District of Columbia have now adopted statewide bell-to-bell cell phone bans at the K-12 level. Another 19 states have more flexible rules limiting cell phone access. Most of these bans and limits came in the last year or two.\nThe post Classroom cellphone bans gain momentum, but research offers mixed picture first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/classroom-cellphone-bans-gain-momentum-but-research-offers-mixed-picture/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:21:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSTUDENT-PHONE-SURVEY_GFX-1S-SPLIT-VO_KSTP13d4_146__00.00.22.48.jpg","slug":"classroom-cellphone-bans-gain-momentum-but-research-offers-mixed-picture"},{"id":"ma64g9","title":"Recovery Road MN","excerpt":"Recovery Road MN\nThe post Recovery Road MN first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Recovery Road MN\nThe post Recovery Road MN first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://recoveryroadmn.com/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:15:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Fgpt-engineer-file-uploads%2Fw8lbjsVzdgUbTRon3TwePEemBo82%2Fsocial-images%2Fsocial-1781039484111-The_Recovery_Road_Renew-01.webp","slug":"recovery-road-mn"},{"id":"maz6tv","title":"FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr.","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — When U.S. health officials meet next month to reconsider a list of controversial peptide drugs, they will hear from a new set of voices: doctors and pharmacists with deep financial ties to the burgeoning industry of unproven chemicals.\nThe Food and Drug Administration on Monday ...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — When U.S. health officials meet next month to reconsider a list of controversial peptide drugs, they will hear from a new set of voices: doctors and pharmacists with deep financial ties to the burgeoning industry of unproven chemicals.\nThe Food and Drug Administration on Monday released its list of participants for an upcoming meeting to reconsider the safety and effectiveness of several popular peptide injections, including some that have been praised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.\nPrevious FDA panels on the topic have been composed of academics and researchers. The agency’s new group mainly includes health professionals who prescribe, produce or promote peptides, which have become a wellness trend among athletes, influencers and celebrities.\nThe two-day meeting is the latest example of how Kennedy and his deputies are trying to reshape U.S. health policy in the mold of the Make America Healthy Again movement. Some of the biggest supporters of the movement sell peptide formulas, though many pharmaceutical industry experts consider them illegal, unapproved drugs.\nThe substances are sold online and promoted by wellness clinics as a means to build muscle, heal injuries and look younger, though there’s little evidence behind those claims. Peptide sellers often skirt U.S. regulations by labeling their products as “for research use only,” since the FDA doesn’t regulate research chemicals.\n              FDA has raised safety concerns about peptides\nMany of the injectable peptides sold in the U.S. are produced by compounding pharmacies, which mix custom medications that aren’t available from traditional drug manufacturers. \nFor several years, the FDA has warned Americans about the risks of injecting chemicals with names like BPC-157 and TB-500, which have not been extensively studied in humans. Both drugs are considered doping substances by international sports authorities. They are among seven peptides set for review in July.\nPrevious versions of the FDA’s panel on drug compounding — the group that will meet next month — have voted against a string of peptide ingredients brought forward by compounding pharmacies, declaring all of them too risky to be offered to patients. Those panels were mostly composed of experts from universities including Duke, Harvard and Johns Hopkins.\n              New FDA panel includes peptide proponents\nThe FDA’s new group includes more than a half-dozen panelists who run clinics, online businesses or pharmacies specializing in peptides, which are often given alongside other unapproved therapies, including vitamin infusions.\nFor example, panel member Dr. Haleem Mohammed runs clinics in Florida that sell injections of peptides, vitamins, testosterone and weight loss medications. The business is part of a national chain of clinics dubbed Gameday Men’s Health. The company’s website states, “compounded medications offered through our services are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not verify their safety.”\nAnother panelist, Dr. Gabriel Alizaidy, charges $500 for “peptide and hormone” consultations, including advice on “where to safely get each peptide or compound.” Alizaidy promotes BPC-157, GHK-Cu and other peptides to thousands of followers through his accounts on Instagram and TikTok.\nHis website contains the disclaimer that each consultation “is educational in nature and does not constitute medical care, diagnosis, or treatment.”\nAnother member is Bobby Harshbarger, a Tennessee state senator who has multiple connections to the industry. Harshbarger is a pharmacist at his family’s business, Premiere Pharmacy, which sells compounded medications for weight loss, longevity, pain and other conditions.\nHis mother, Rep. Diana Harshbarger, is also a pharmacist and a Republican member of U.S. Congress from Tennessee. Last year she sent a letter to Kennedy calling on him to relax FDA restrictions on a half-dozen peptides.\nPresident Donald Trump has repeatedly praised Harshbarger’s support of his “Make America Great Again” agenda. Last year, the president pardoned her husband, Robert Harshbarger Jr., who pleaded guilty more than a decade ago to substituting an unapproved drug from China for one used by patients on kidney dialysis. He was stripped of his pharmacy license and sentenced to four years in prison, which he served.\nMohammed and Alizaidy did not immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press Monday afternoon. A spokesperson for Harshbarger could not immediately provide comment when reached by phone.\n              Kennedy and his allies previously criticized government panels\nThe FDA has more than 30 panels of experts who advise the agency on various drugs, vaccines, food ingredients and other products.\nAdvisory meetings are subject to strict government transparency rules in terms of panel composition and financial disclosures. Experts who have a financial stake in a company or industry are permitted to serve on the panels, but the relationship must be disclosed and regulators are supposed to explain why the person’s expertise outweighs their potential conflict of interest.\nKennedy and his allies have been highly critical of federal expert panels, often alleging that they are riven with conflicts of interest, despite federal data showing otherwise.\nLast year, Kennedy fired the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s entire 17-member vaccine panel and replaced it with a group that includes several anti-vaccine voices. A federal judge later said that action likely violated federal rules.\nKennedy told podcast host Joe Rogan earlier this year that he is “a big fan of peptides,” and described using them to recover from injuries.\nFormer FDA Commissioner Marty Makary — who resigned in May — was also highly critical of FDA advisory panels, complaining that they were expensive, time-consuming and subject to too many financial conflicts. \nThe number of such meetings plummeted during Makary’s tenure. Instead, the FDA held a number of ad hoc meetings with handpicked experts on topics favored by Kennedy, including the risks of talc powder and antidepressants. \n___\nThe Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr. first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/health-medical/fda-panel-on-peptides-will-include-experts-who-promote-the-unproven-chemicals-favored-by-rfk-jr/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:59:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FPeptides_FDA_Experts_47626.jpg","slug":"fda-panel-on-peptides-will-include-experts-who-promote-the-unproven-chemicals-favored-by-rfk-jr"},{"id":"iv4fyi","title":"New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities","excerpt":"America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.","content":"America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/new-ranking-reveals-americas-most-least-educated-cities","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:58:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1241147150-scaled.jpg","slug":"new-ranking-reveals-americas-most-and-least-educated-cities"},{"id":"8jyuat","title":"Minneapolis council member goes on leave, cites mental health struggles over city’s turmoil","excerpt":"Aisha Chughtai is the third council member who has disclosed mental health difficulties since last week.","content":"Aisha Chughtai is the third council member who has disclosed mental health difficulties since last week.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-council-member-taking-leave/601862807","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:42:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minneapolis-council-member-goes-on-leave-cites-mental-health-struggles-over-citys-turmoil"},{"id":"u1usol","title":"Justice Department sues Minnesota over refusal to turn over SNAP data","excerpt":"The federal government says it’s seeking the data from Minnesota and three other states to root out waste, fraud and abuse in the nutrition assistance program.","content":"The federal government says it’s seeking the data from Minnesota and three other states to root out waste, fraud and abuse in the nutrition assistance program.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/doj-trump-lawsuit-sues-minnesota-hand-over-snap-data/601862818","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:30:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"justice-department-sues-minnesota-over-refusal-to-turn-over-snap-data"},{"id":"25g78i","title":"How to stay cool and save on energy as heat dome brings triple-digit temperatures to millions","excerpt":"Temperatures in the 90s are spreading across the Midwest and will reach the East Coast by midweek, when it will feel like 100 to 110 degrees for tens of millions of people ahead of the 4th of July weekend. Here are some tips to stay cool, save on energy, and not break the bank.","content":"Temperatures in the 90s are spreading across the Midwest and will reach the East Coast by midweek, when it will feel like 100 to 110 degrees for tens of millions of people ahead of the 4th of July weekend. Here are some tips to stay cool, save on energy, and not break the bank.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/how-save-energy-heat-dome","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:20:08.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2227770947.jpg","slug":"how-to-stay-cool-and-save-on-energy-as-heat-dome-brings-triple-digit-temperatures-to-millions"},{"id":"bzppyp","title":"American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds","excerpt":"As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.","content":"As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/american-pride-reaches-lowest-level-quarter-century-poll","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:06:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Famerican-pride-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"american-pride-reaches-lowest-level-in-quarter-century-poll-finds"},{"id":"wxxyv","title":"Minnesota State Fair cookbook celebrates 50 years of blue-ribbon recipes","excerpt":"The collection features 100 recipes along with the stories, traditions and memories behind the award-winning dishes.","content":"The collection features 100 recipes along with the stories, traditions and memories behind the award-winning dishes.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-state-fair-cookbook-50-years-of-state-fair-recipes/601860982","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:00:00.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minnesota-state-fair-cookbook-celebrates-50-years-of-blue-ribbon-recipes"},{"id":"p5l0ij","title":"Amazon Prime Day shoppers spend more than $26 billion during four day event","excerpt":"Amazon's popular annual sales event saw a significant year-over-year surge, with overall consumer spending eclipsing last year’s totals.","content":"Amazon's popular annual sales event saw a significant year-over-year surge, with overall consumer spending eclipsing last year’s totals.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/amazon-prime-day-shoppers-spend-billions-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:59:37.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Famazon-prime-day.jpg","slug":"amazon-prime-day-shoppers-spend-more-than-26-billion-during-four-day-event"},{"id":"7tjz95","title":"Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued","excerpt":"Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.","content":"Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/flesh-eating-screwworm-outbreak-escalates-west-texas-strict-transport-ban-issued","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:52:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282764490.jpg","slug":"flesh-eating-screwworm-outbreak-escalates-in-west-texas-strict-transport-ban-issued"},{"id":"4qmmf0","title":"New Minnesota laws begin on July 1. Here’s what you need to know.","excerpt":"From improving the Grand Casino Arena to creating warnings for social media users, a set of new laws will affect many Minnesotans.","content":"From improving the Grand Casino Arena to creating warnings for social media users, a set of new laws will affect many Minnesotans.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/new-mn-laws-july-1/601862286","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"new-minnesota-laws-begin-on-july-1-heres-what-you-need-to-know"},{"id":"yebac3","title":"Fights involving group of juveniles spark panic during Oakdale Summerfest fireworks show","excerpt":"Police said a series of fights involving a large group of \"unruly juveniles\" sparked panic during the Oakdale Summerfest fireworks Saturday night, though no injuries were reported.","content":"Police said a series of fights involving a large group of \"unruly juveniles\" sparked panic during the Oakdale Summerfest fireworks Saturday night, though no injuries were reported.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/oakdale-fireworks-incident-juveniles-spark-panic-june-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:57:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F06%2Ffireworks-generic.jpg","slug":"fights-involving-group-of-juveniles-spark-panic-during-oakdale-summerfest-fireworks-show"},{"id":"6e3b2v","title":"AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG","excerpt":"UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.","content":"UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/ai-may-spot-deadly-heart-risk-routine-ecg","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:38:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2249507851-scaled.jpg","slug":"ai-may-spot-deadly-heart-risk-in-a-routine-ecg"},{"id":"568gkv","title":"Minnesota mail-in ballots still must be received by Election Day after Supreme Court ruling","excerpt":"Many other states have policies that allow mail-in ballots to be counted late if they are postmarked by Election Day, laws the high court upheld Monday.","content":"Many other states have policies that allow mail-in ballots to be counted late if they are postmarked by Election Day, laws the high court upheld Monday.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/scotus-mail-in-ballots-absentee-vote-minnesota-impact-election-day-8-pm-deadline/601862805","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:21:12.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minnesota-mail-in-ballots-still-must-be-received-by-election-day-after-supreme-court-ruling"},{"id":"1xqsiv","title":"More choices, more time for what matters: improving transportation in Minneapolis","excerpt":"Across Minneapolis, people are juggling work, errands, school drop-offs, and full schedules. Transportation plays a big role in how each day unfolds. As the City and regional partners improve sidewalks, bike routes, and transit service, more people are choosing options that help them move through...","content":"Across Minneapolis, people are juggling work, errands, school drop-offs, and full schedules. Transportation plays a big role in how each day unfolds. As the City and regional partners improve sidewalks, bike routes, and transit service, more people are choosing options that help them move through their day with less stress and more joy. Even one or two trips made by bus, bike, or foot can mean less time in traffic and more time to focus on what matters.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMAKE THE DAY GO SMOOTHERMornings can get busy. Many households start the day with multiple stops such as school, work, childcare, or appointments. Walking, biking, or taking transit can simplify how you get it all done. Instead of sitting in long drop-off lines or circling the block for parking, families can begin the day with more calm and less chaos.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKEEP MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKETTransportation costs add up quickly. Gas, parking, insurance, and car maintenance all put pressure on a monthly budget. Replacing even a couple of short car trips each week with a bus ride, a walk, or a bike trip can help stretch household dollars. For many families, those savings go toward groceries, school supplies, or entertainment and outings that support daily life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSKIP THE STRESS. KEEP THE SPEED.Few people enjoy getting stuck in traffic or hunting for parking. Dedicated bus lanes and protected bike routes often move faster than car traffic during busy hours; and there’s no need to search for a parking spot. For people heading to work, school, or appointments, choosing a different way to travel can be quicker and far less stressful.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLESS GETTING THERE. MORE BEING THERE.Transit and biking are not just for commuting. They make it easier to reach farmers markets, festivals, restaurants, sports games, and neighborhood events. Light rail and frequent bus routes drop riders near many of the city’s most popular destinations, which means more time enjoying the event and less time dealing with traffic and parking.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHOOSE WHAT FEELS BETTERImprovements to our bikeways, sidewalks, and bus service are not meant to replace cars. Instead, these improvements are designed to give people more choices so each trip can be made in the way that works best. On any given day, the best option might be the one that saves time, reduces stress, cuts costs, or simply feels easier. When more ways to get around are available, people can choose what supports their routine, their budget, and their well-being.\n\n\nThe post More choices, more time for what matters: improving transportation in Minneapolis appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/sponsored/more-choices-more-time-for-what-matters-improving-transportation-in-minneapolis/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"As You Go MPLS","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:00:00.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSahan-Journal-Submittal_Sahan-cover-chip-2.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"more-choices-more-time-for-what-matters-improving-transportation-in-minneapolis"},{"id":"8afbp9","title":"Our music critics love Shakopee’s new Mystic Lake Amphitheater, but ...","excerpt":"The 19,000-person Live Nation concert venue comes with a lot of room and amenities, and a few pros and cons.","content":"The 19,000-person Live Nation concert venue comes with a lot of room and amenities, and a few pros and cons.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/mystic-lake-amphitheater-shakopee-review-sightlines-acoustics-prices-traffic-parking-live-nation/601851735","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"our-music-critics-love-shakopees-new-mystic-lake-amphitheater-but"},{"id":"cnim93","title":"New SNAP work rules have ‘chilling effect’ as Minnesotans face rising food insecurity","excerpt":"As the prices of groceries, gas and other necessities soar this summer, many Minnesotans also are navigating new requirements for accessing food assistance. \n\n\n\nBeginning this month, more Minnesotans are being subjected to work requirements in order to receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutri...","content":"As the prices of groceries, gas and other necessities soar this summer, many Minnesotans also are navigating new requirements for accessing food assistance. \n\n\n\nBeginning this month, more Minnesotans are being subjected to work requirements in order to receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which was previously known as food stamps. Recipients receive funds on a card each month that they can use toward groceries. \n\n\n\nAdults who are under the age of 65 are now required to work or volunteer at least 80 hours a month in order to receive benefits. Previously, adults 55 and older were exempt from working or volunteering. \n\n\n\nThe law also eliminates work exemptions for parents who have children between the ages of 14 and 18, veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and youth leaving foster care. About 18,000 Minnesotans in an average month are expected to be impacted by the new work requirements, according to the Minnesota Department of Children Youth and Families.\n\n\n\n“It’s heartbreaking,” said Todd Ostertag, a neighbor services care center advisor at Second Harvest Heartland, a food bank. “It’s already a confusing process, and now the work rules have added another layer of frustration to the process for a lot of people.”\n\n\n\nThe work requirements are one of the restrictions imposed on SNAP and social service programs under H.R. 1, a sweeping package of legislation passed last year, which the Trump Administration dubbed the “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act.”\n\n\n\nOther changes to SNAP that have gone into effect in the past year are elimination of eligibility for refugees and asylum seekers, and the end of a program that taught participants how to cook and eat healthy.\n\n\n\nWhile the work requirement went into effect at the first of the year, many individual recipients and the state were able to use provisions to delay its full implementation.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood banks, food shelves, as well as counties, who determine eligibility for SNAP, say it’s too soon to tell the full impact of the work requirements. But the changes are coming at a time when they are already seeing an increase in demand for food.\n\n\n\n“People are really struggling to afford food,” said Ann Hill, who leads the nonprofit Twin Cities Food Justice. “What we’re hearing from our food relief organization partners is they’re desperate for fresh produce, protein, and Indigenous and halal food, culturally-specific food.”\n\n\n\nFood shelves began seeing more demand last fall, when the federal government shutdown led to SNAP disruptions. Then during Operation Metro Surge, foot traffic significantly decreased at food shelves, as many immigrants and people of color sheltered at home. Demand was high, and many food shelves had to transition to delivering groceries to families. \n\n\n\nNow local food shelves say their foot traffic is back up again, and they are encountering more people who have never needed to come to the food shelf before.\n\n\n\n“What is absolutely insane right now is the number of folks coming through who have never needed a service before,” said Sharon Abel, executive director of Groveland Food Shelf in Minneapolis. Abel said Groveland is encountering about 75 to 100 people a week who are first-time visitors at the food shelf. \n\n\n\nThe amount of money that recipients receive from SNAP depends on their income. The average amount a Minnesota recipient receives is a rate of about $6 a day per person. Food shelf leaders say the rising costs of groceries, gas and other cost of living expenses due to inflation is causing those dollars not to stretch as far. \n\n\n\n“Before people could make it work with what they had, but now they’re having to make just pretty tough decisions about what to pay for and what not to pay for, and we’re lucky to be able to have food for them to cut that out of their family budget,” said Matthew Ayres, who leads Joyce Uptown Food Shelf in Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nFor county workers who determine eligibility for SNAP, it’s challenging to keep up with the new rules. Each time a recipient has any changes to their income, even if it’s a few hours of overtime pay, they must report that to the county.\n\n\n\n“It’s an ongoing process that’s pretty labor intensive, both for the person receiving the benefit, and then the county worker staying engaged with them to make sure their records are always correct,” said Julie Ring, the executive director of the Association of Minnesota Counties. \n\n\n\nWorkers at food shelves and food banks say they are hearing about more people electing not to apply for SNAP, even though they might qualify for it, because making sure they have all the documentation and meet the requirements is overwhelming. \n\n\n\n“There’s just a chilling effect on everybody as the program gets more complicated,” said Sophia Lenarz-Coy, who leads the food bank The Food Group.\n\n\n\nFood shelves expect the demand to continue to increase, and for more people to lose their SNAP benefits. Work requirements are also coming to another social service program next year: Medicaid. \n\n\n\n“I don’t foresee a time in the near future where our numbers are going to go down,” Ayres said. “I can only see them going up.”\n\n\nThe post New SNAP work rules have ‘chilling effect’ as Minnesotans face rising food insecurity appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/health/minnesota-food-assistance-new-federal-snap-rules/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Katrina Pross","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FJoyceUptownFoodShelf-04049.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"new-snap-work-rules-have-chilling-effect-as-minnesotans-face-rising-food-insecurity"},{"id":"j8paiz","title":"Officials tried to protect a baby girl born at risk in Minnesota. Three months later, she was dead.","excerpt":"Questions remain over how Hennepin County allowed the mother to retain custody after several people involved in the case raised alarms.","content":"Questions remain over how Hennepin County allowed the mother to retain custody after several people involved in the case raised alarms.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/officials-tried-to-protect-a-baby-girl-born-at-risk-in-minnesota-three-months-later-she-was-dead/601861032","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"officials-tried-to-protect-a-baby-girl-born-at-risk-in-minnesota-three-months-later-she-was-dead"},{"id":"8426j1","title":"Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony","excerpt":"Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.","content":"Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/bill-maher-awarded-mark-twain-prize-during-kennedy-center-ceremony","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T23:39:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fbm-headshot-kevin-kwan-june-28-2026-at-19.25.jpg","slug":"bill-maher-awarded-mark-twain-prize-during-kennedy-center-ceremony"},{"id":"gicha8","title":"3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border","excerpt":"The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.","content":"The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/3-firefighters-die-fighting-snyder-fire-near-colorado-utah-border","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:46:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcalifornia-wildfire-gettyimages-2280061555.jpg","slug":"3-firefighters-die-fighting-snyder-fire-near-colorado-utah-border"},{"id":"p06mgy","title":"Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board","excerpt":"A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.","content":"A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/skydiving-plane-crashes-france-killing-all-11-people-board","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Heather.Miller@fox.com (Heather Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:40:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcrashfeatured.jpg","slug":"skydiving-plane-crashes-in-france-killing-all-11-people-on-board"},{"id":"70zqqp","title":"Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan","excerpt":"The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.","content":"The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/judge-lets-dan-sullivan-run-alaska-primary-against-dan-sullivan","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T19:55:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdan-sullivan-gettyimages-2273913289.jpg","slug":"judge-lets-dan-sullivan-run-in-alaska-primary-against-dan-sullivan"},{"id":"xzi14f","title":"Major airline 'reluctantly' changes family policy amid investigation","excerpt":"Ryanair will \"reluctantly\" allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards.","content":"Ryanair will \"reluctantly\" allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/major-airline-reluctantly-changes-family-policy-amid-investigation","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T02:19:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fryanair2.jpg","slug":"major-airline-reluctantly-changes-family-policy-amid-investigation"},{"id":"w6jyy6","title":"Abdikerm Eidleh, key figure in Feeding Our Future fraud, apprehended in Somalia","excerpt":"One of the biggest players in the Feeding Our Future scheme is now in custody in Somalia, according to the Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office.\n\n\n\nAbdikerm Eidleh, 42, who has evaded prosecution for more than four years, “was taken into custody” in Mogadishu on Thursday, June 25, according to the U....","content":"One of the biggest players in the Feeding Our Future scheme is now in custody in Somalia, according to the Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office.\n\n\n\nAbdikerm Eidleh, 42, who has evaded prosecution for more than four years, “was taken into custody” in Mogadishu on Thursday, June 25, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. When reached by phone, a spokesperson for the office declined to comment further on the matter.\n\n\n\nThe Friday afternoon news release did not elaborate who or what agency took Eidleh into custody — whether Somali or U.S., or if and how both are cooperating — nor what the next steps for potential extradition of Eidleh to the U.S. would entail. \n\n\n\nEidleh was one of the top players, if not the top player, in the federal child nutrition aid fraud scheme that has dominated headlines since the scandal broke in 2022. \n\n\n\nAccording to his indictment, as well as witness testimony from key players over two trials in the matter, Eidleh recruited several people to enroll their businesses and instructed them to inflate or even invent the meals they claimed to serve to needy kids in exchange for reimbursement from federal food programs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAimee Bock, the Feeding Our Future executive director who is alleged to have masterminded the fraud scheme, deflected much of the blame to Eidleh during her three days of testimony during her trial last year. \n\n\n\nEidleh was indicted in September 2022. He allegedly created several shell companies and funneled $5 million in federal money through them. \n\n\n\nEidleh has been in Africa since before his indictment and before the January 2022 raids of 15 properties in the Feeding Our Future investigation. He has stayed abroad ever since. \n\n\n\nDuring Bock’s trial, an FBI agent testified that Eidleh had already been abroad in Africa when the FBI first conducted raids in the Feeding Our Future case in early 2022. Authorities said they spoke to Eidleh on the phone then but never heard from him after that. \n\n\n\nIn prepared statements, federal officials praised the FBI’s international partnerships with Eidleh’s apprehension.\n\n\n\n“The FBI’s reach is far and wide, we will track down and bring to justice any fugitive, from anywhere,” said FBI Minneapolis Field Office Special Agent in Charge Christopher Dotson.\n\n\n\nAdded U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen: “We salute the FBI’s work in finding Eidleh, and are grateful to all our federal and international partners that help us hold accountable those who defraud our government.”\n\n\nThe post Abdikerm Eidleh, key figure in Feeding Our Future fraud, apprehended in Somalia appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/public-safety/feeding-our-future-abdikerm-eidleh-arrested-somalia/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Joey Peters","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:23:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FResize-Photos-1-3.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"abdikerm-eidleh-key-figure-in-feeding-our-future-fraud-apprehended-in-somalia"},{"id":"rsqdef","title":"See the photos: Before and after satellite images show aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela","excerpt":"Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.","content":"Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/see-photos-before-after-satellite-images-show-aftermath-deadly-earthquakes-venezuela","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:49:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvenezuela-eq.jpg","slug":"see-the-photos-before-and-after-satellite-images-show-aftermath-of-deadly-earthquakes-in-venezuela"},{"id":"az187h","title":"Colonial Market owner closes south Minneapolis location due to sharp drop in business following Metro Surge","excerpt":"During the peak of last year’s immigration crackdown, Colonial Market owner Daniel Hernandez was a fixture: appearing beside the mayor after a high-profile federal sting on Lake Street; batting down ICE rumors on social media; and delivering free meals when customers were afraid to leave their ho...","content":"During the peak of last year’s immigration crackdown, Colonial Market owner Daniel Hernandez was a fixture: appearing beside the mayor after a high-profile federal sting on Lake Street; batting down ICE rumors on social media; and delivering free meals when customers were afraid to leave their homes.\n\n\n\nBut Hernandez couldn’t outlast the sharp drop in business that came with Operation Metro Surge. Earlier this month he closed his market at the Hi-Lake Shopping Center in south Minneapolis, two years after it opened.\n\n\n\nThe market at 2100 E. Lake St., closed its doors on June 14. Its restaurant shut down in March. The store was unable to recover from the loss of business after this winter’s immigration crackdown, said Hernandez, the CEO and founder of the Colonial Market chain.\n\n\n\nRent was due on the Lake Street location and the chain was almost a half-million dollars in debt, forcing a decision, Hernandez said. Colonial Market’s other two locations, in Bloomington and north Minneapolis, remain open. \n\n\n\nThe Trump administration’s immigration crackdown this past winter has had a lasting impact, he notes.\n\n\n\n“In my south location, the one that closed, immigration was taking people literally out of my parking lot. They have probably taken over 20 people,” Hernandez said. “That’s why people are so scared to come to the south Minneapolis location. It may sound crazy, but [it is] because of trauma. They think that if they go to south Minneapolis, the immigration is going to be there.” \n\n\n\nHe opened the Lake Street location in November 2024 with high hopes. The store featured a variety of Latin American foods and other staples and the restaurant drew customers for its fresh tamales and salsas. \n\n\n\nHelping hand during the Surge\n\n\n\nThe Lake Street store’s primary customer base was the thriving Latino community in south Minneapolis. As thousands of federal agents flooded the community, fewer and fewer of his customers felt comfortable leaving their homes — even to buy groceries, Hernandez said.\n\n\n\nIn early December, Colonial Market was one of the first local stores to begin offering free food deliveries to vulnerable families. \n\n\n\nThe impact of Metro Surge on his workers was also severe. Hernandez was forced to let go half of his employees at Colonial’s Lake Street location as business dried up. Workers who did show up faced potential arrest by ICE agents.\n\n\n\nDaniel Hernandez, the owner of Colonial Market, is putting groceries he got from his store into the back seat of his car to bring to his customer, who is too scared to shop in person, pictured on December 8, 2025. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\n“Many of my employees offered to work for free, but I said no, because at the end of the day, I could get in trouble,” Hernandez said. “It’s so touching to see the employees. They’ve been with me for so long.”\n\n\n\nHe was able to transfer two of his 23 Lake Street employees to his other locations. \n\n\n\nA community’s impact\n\n\n\nOperation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis workers $152 million in wages, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has said. \n\n\n\nLabor economist Aaron Sojourner, who collaborates with Minnesota’s North Star Policy Action institute, said 2 to3% of all small businesses in the Twin Cities metro area closed at least temporarily during the immigration crackdown. \n\n\n\nThe crackdown cost the 1,000 businesses located along the Lake Street corridor a cumulative $46 million in December and January, said ZoeAna Martinez, senior community engagement manager for the Lake Street Council.\n\n\n\nHowever, she also noted that the majority of these immigrant-owned businesses were able to reopen once ICE agents began leaving Minneapolis in late February. \n\n\n\nThe Lake Street Council has been providing grants, offering legal assistance, helping fund repairs and hosting cash mobs to boost sales along the corridor. Thanks to these efforts, fewer than five of their businesses have permanently closed, including the Colonial Market and Restaurant.   \n\n\n\n“We’re hopeful,” Martinez said. “But it really depends on all of us putting our dollars into these small family-owned immigrant businesses to see them into the future.” \n\n\n\nThe city of Minneapolis “has an ongoing obligation to these business owners, this corridor, and small businesses still impacted,” said Council Member Jason Chavez, who represents the ward where Colonial Market was located. He said he has championed efforts to support small businesses impacted by Metro Surge, including a small business recovery package. \n\n\n\nA man ate lunch at Colonial Market in Minneapolis on Feb. 18, 2025. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nA path forward\n\n\n\nHernandez is now focused on keeping his other locations — 3120 N. Penn Ave., in Minneapolis and 8100 31st Ave. S. in Bloomington — open.  \n\n\n\nHe remains hopeful, although none of his economic problems have gone away. Hernandez started a GoFundMe to raise money for his business. \n\n\n\n“I have two options: either to cry about it or to do something, so I choose to do something,” Hernandez said. “I don’t think it’s been working like I wish, but we’re growing little by little.”\n\n\n\nTo support other Latinos whose businesses went under due to Metro Surge in the area, Hernandez started a free flea market at his Colonial Market in north Minneapolis. Vendors bring food and products and sell them to Colonial Market’s visitors without having to give any of their profit over to Hernandez for using his space. \n\n\n\n“This flea market we’re doing … it’s for the community, by the community,” Hernandez said. “So we can lift ourselves up. Together.”\n\n\nThe post Colonial Market owner closes south Minneapolis location due to sharp drop in business following Metro Surge appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/minneapolis-lake-street-colonial-market-closes/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Viktorie Spurná","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:38:08.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F02%2FSJ106405.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"colonial-market-owner-closes-south-minneapolis-location-due-to-sharp-drop-in-business-following-metr"},{"id":"98pv1x","title":"Summer Dakota camp gives students a window into a language and a worldview","excerpt":"After the smudging ceremony that began the day, and before breaking into small groups to practice Dakota language skills, Neil McKay gave his campers a pep talk.\n\n\n\n“I did not start becoming conversational till I was 25,” he told the participants of Dakota Language Camp in Bloomington on Thursday...","content":"After the smudging ceremony that began the day, and before breaking into small groups to practice Dakota language skills, Neil McKay gave his campers a pep talk.\n\n\n\n“I did not start becoming conversational till I was 25,” he told the participants of Dakota Language Camp in Bloomington on Thursday. “Anybody can become fluent. It’s just you have to work at it.”\n\n\n\nIn fact, said McKay, whose Dakota name is Cantemaza, most Dakota speakers are not first speakers — that is, raised speaking the language. When he first started learning, there were about 40 Dakota first speakers from the four Dakota communities in Minnesota. Now, there are only a handful. \n\n\n\nThe absence of first speakers comes from a long history of genocide, extermination, and boarding schools designed to sever cultural ties, McKay said. All the instructors at the camp are second language learners. \n\n\n\nThe city of Bloomington, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota Dakota Language Program, has been hosting Dakota Language Camp almost every year since 2008. For participants — a mix of about 30 kids and adults, most of whom are not Dakota — the three-day camp provides an introduction to the Dakota language and a window into the ways language can shape a worldview.\n\n\n\n“When they’re learning Dakota here, even at a very basic level, they’re getting some philosophy through the language about how to take care of one another, how to love one another, how to help one another, because that’s what our language is about,” said McKay, a Dakota language instructor at the University of Minnesota. \n\n\n\nIn addition to teaching university students, he collaborates with immersion schools and community programs like the annual three-day camp.\n\n\n\nEileen Bass, who is one of the instructors  at the Dakota language camp in Bloomington, Minnesota, overlooking the Minnesota River Valley. The park’s natural surroundings help inform the camp’s language instruction. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nThe camp has been held almost every year since 2008, though there have been some exceptions, like during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dakota language camp was also canceled last year, following the death of McKay’s wife, Monica. \n\n\n\nThe camp was originally set up by Mark Morrison, who works for the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department. Morrison said that the city was “looking for opportunities for Dakota people to tell their own story of this area and their culture, and language is one of the best ways that can happen.”\n\n\n\nIt takes place at the historic Pond-Dakota Mission Park, the 19th-century homestead of missionaries Gideon and Agnes Pond.\n\n\n\n“It is the site of a mission, which is used to Christianize Dakota people,” McKay said. “But they also did take care of and protect a group of Dakota families after the 1862 war, when other Euro Americans wanted to either kill or ethnically cleanse Dakota people from Minnesota.” \n\n\n\nThe missionaries also produced literature and newspapers in the Dakota language which are still used as learning materials today, he said.\n\n\n\nOn Thursday morning, participants broke into three small groups at picnic tables overlooking the Minnesota River Valley. One group practiced asking each other what they were eating. Another played the board game “Guess Who,” using clothing vocabulary. Inside the Gideon and Agnes Pond House, McKay led the campers in a game of “What Eats What,” introducing animal vocabulary.\n\n\n\nNeil McKay, camp coordinator at the Dakota language camp, helps students with a game in which they must explain in Dakota what foods animals eat. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nSheyenne Tereshko, an enrolled tribal member who does not speak the language, came to the camp from Wisconsin with her kids after seeing a flyer on Facebook. She said she appreciated learning about Dakota word order and sentence structure, and being able to practice challenging sounds.\n\n\n\n“I’m so happy that we had the opportunity to learn even a little bit,” she said. “Where we are located in Wisconsin, we could maybe look online, but it’s not the same as actually speaking with somebody who can help you sound out some of the nasal sounds or the throat sounds, and hearing it in person.”\n\n\n\nThe camp’s beautiful natural surroundings overlooking the Minnesota River Valley also play a key role in teaching Dakota language and culture. Eileen Bass, one of the camp’s instructors, said one of her favorite parts of the camp was exploring language as part of a river walk, learning different Dakota terms for trees. For example, a natural stump and a cut log have different words.\n\n\n\n“The language is like an interpretive guide for the land, and the land’s the interpretive guide for the language, because it was created here, so people learn to see it in that way,” Bass said.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany of the camp’s adult participants were teachers, off for the summer and eager to learn something new. Jeanne-Marie and Amelia Garay, a mother and daughter pair of teachers, signed up for the camp at the invitation of a friend who has attended in past years and came back again this year. Both said it gave them a new mindset and perspective on the natural world.\n\n\n\n“It really does help me personally feel like I’m connecting back to the land and giving back to people that were not treated well historically, that we get to help with some of that healing and some of that learning, and help being able to carry their voices on,” Amelia said.\n\n\n\nJeanne-Marie said she appreciated learning to think of animals, plants, trees, and water as ancestors.\n\n\n\n“I think most of us get into nature, and we feel something spiritual, but to have the vocabulary that it is your family is lovely,” she said.\n\n\n\nJared Abraham, a teacher at Bloomington’s Kennedy High School who is also trained as a Christian pastor, came to the camp with his wife and three daughters. For him, the daily smudging ceremony with drum and song was a highlight.\n\n\n\nJared Abraham attended Dakota language camp with his wife and three daughters. Abraham, who is Christian, appreciated learning about another culture’s sacred practices. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\n“It feels very divine,” he said. It felt similar to the experience of a sacred space in his own faith, he said. “A different cultural context, but a shared sacred experience.”\n\n\n\nDaniel O’Brien, who teaches at Eagle Ridge Academy in Minnetonka, said he hoped to apply what he learned from the camp as his school implements new state social studies standards that require teachers to incorporate more Indigenous perspectives.\n\n\n\nFor McKay, his first time coordinating the camp since the death of his wife felt “really good.” She, too, had done a lot of work on Dakota language, though she was not Dakota herself. Bringing back the camp was a way to “continue the work.”\n\n\n\n“In our way, we always look for people that are good relatives, meaning that treat everybody and everything nice,” he said. “She did that.”\n\n\nThe post Summer Dakota camp gives students a window into a language and a worldview appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/education/dakota-summer-language-camp-bloomington/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Becky Z. Dernbach","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:00:00.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDSC04719.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C581%26ssl%3D1","slug":"summer-dakota-camp-gives-students-a-window-into-a-language-and-a-worldview"},{"id":"2lyyhc","title":"Twin Cities weekend features Hmong Fest, Pride events, and local album releases","excerpt":"Three festivals this weekend will bring soul food to a Minneapolis farmers market, Hmong sports tournaments to Como Park, and queer pride to Loring Park, marking a busy start to summer in the Twin Cities. \n\n\n\nIf you’re looking for live music in Minneapolis this Saturday, you may have a tough choi...","content":"Three festivals this weekend will bring soul food to a Minneapolis farmers market, Hmong sports tournaments to Como Park, and queer pride to Loring Park, marking a busy start to summer in the Twin Cities. \n\n\n\nIf you’re looking for live music in Minneapolis this Saturday, you may have a tough choice to make. Two local musicians are hosting album release parties within an hour of each other, blending jazz, blues, hip-hop and rap in their own way. \n\n\n\nGR3G and his band perform at the Hook and Ladder Theater on Sept. 18, 2025. Credit: James E-T\n\n\n\nGR3G’s ‘Voices in Between’\n\n\n\nNorth Minneapolis poet Gregory Bess, who goes by the stage name GR3G, will celebrate his second album “Voices in Between” at 7th St. Entry on Saturday. The 11-track project initially emerged out of a breakup and an artist residency at the Cedar Cultural Center that left little room to step away from writing.\n\n\n\n“I had to make music even though I didn’t want to at the time,” GR3G said. “I remember going to play my ex-girl two of my songs but then everything happened and I was like, ‘Let me write this. Let me be vulnerable.’”\n\n\n\nWriting about the aftermath of his relationship pushed him into a broader reflection on who he is and where he comes from. On “Voices in Between,” GR3G explores growing up with an absent father, toxic masculinity and the pressure of being boxed in as a Black man. He points to “Keep Running” as a standout track.\n\n\n\n“That song talks about running from insecurities, running from everything in life,” GR3G said. “I talk about my father and running from him; him running from me but what’s everybody running for?” \n\n\n\nBorn on the South Side of Chicago, GR3G moved to Minnesota when he was 13. \n\n\n\n“It was kind of tough growing up,” he said. “My mom was worried because I was getting older, more gangs came into place and she wanted to take me out of that environment.”\n\n\n\n“Even though I was a young Black boy, she knew that I’d be looked at as a grown man in law enforcement’s eyes and in the world’s eyes,” he added. \n\n\n\nNow based in Minneapolis, GR3G has built a community in the local music scene. For Saturday’s release show, he’s bringing together a lineup of local artists he’s connected with, including poet Jandeltha Rae, rap duo Blood Smoke Body, artist Mack OC, and hip-hop artist Juice Lord.“I don’t make music for people to dance to. To be honest, usually when I do my shows, people are just staring at me, crying,” GR3G said. “I want them to actually feel something real, like ‘Dang, I’ve never heard anybody saying anything like this but I can relate to this guy.’ You don’t know me but you know that feeling.”\n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday, June 27\n\n\n\nTime: Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocation: 7th St. Entry, 701 1st Ave. N., Minneapolis\n\n\n\nCost: $20.11\n\n\n\nFor more information: Visit first-avenue.com/event/2026-06-gr3g \n\n\n\n\nObsidian James performing his debut album “Impact” in front of a studio audience at Greenway Recording in Minneapolis, June 2026 Credit: Gram Peterson\n\n\n\nObsidian James’ ‘Impact’\n\n\n\nAfro-Indigenous singer-songwriter Obsidian James will perform his debut album “Impact” at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater on Saturday. Born and raised in Harlem, his love for blues, jazz and rap goes back to his early childhood. \n\n\n\n“My dad played blues music endlessly around me,” he said. “My mom died when I was 5 but one of the earliest memories I have is us dancing, listening to [Jamaican American rapper] Heavy D really loud. Music always brought us together.” \n\n\n\nHe played in a band as a teenager before stepping away from music to focus on adulthood. After years out of the studio, he’s now rebuilding his sound. \n\n\n\n“I really fell in love with music being on the subway platforms and hearing musicians constantly — whether it was a saxophone player, a two-piece or quartet. There was something so beautiful about people just being free underneath the ground in this way,” James said. “I always wanted that. I kind of let adulting take charge but now I’m finding that freedom.” \n\n\n\nIn 2023, James moved to Minnesota after meeting Minnesota-based designer Amber Buckanaga during New York Fashion Week.\n\n\n\n“My partner, Amber, was designing for New York Fashion Week and she needed some Indigenous models — that’s where we met,” he said. “We spent the whole evening on a rooftop, just talking about life. We would constantly go back and forth to see each other but the distance was hard.” \n\n\n\nIn the Twin Cities, he’s formed connections that feel notably different from the music community he left behind in New York. \n\n\n\n“It feels like family,” he said. “People are genuinely wanting to work together and actually carve out time to do that.”\n\n\n\nHis album “Impact” is a “reflection of letting go of anything that doesn’t serve you,” he said. “Not everyone that’s in your circle is in your corner.”\n\n\n\nMusically, he draws from the electric blues traditions of artists like B.B. King, Jimmy Reed, Stevie Wonder, along with the conscious rap of Westside Boogie. \n\n\n\n“This is a therapeutic album,” James said. “I would almost argue that this is in the realm of ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’ by Kendrick Lamar. A lot of people listened to that album maybe once or twice and they were like, ‘Oh man, it was a great piece,’ but they didn’t go back to it. When you finally do go back to it, there’s so much to peel back. It’s just a love letter to healing and I want people to know that that’s what this album is.”\n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday, June 27\n\n\n\nTime: 7 to 8:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocation: Bryant Lake Bowl Theater, 810 W. Lake St., Minneapolis\n\n\n\nCost: $15 online. $18 at the door. \n\n\n\nFor more information: Visit bryantlakebowl.com/theater/obsidian-james \n\n\n\n\nA muscle car on display at a past Soul Food Festival in Minneapolis. Credit: The Black Market Event\n\n\n\nA feast for the soul\n\n\n\nThe annual Soul Food Festival will bring more than 20 local vendors to the Farmers Market Annex of Minneapolis. This year’s lineup includes the plant-based café Heal Mpls, New Orleans-inspired Krewe, Jamaican dishes from Delly J’s, Eggroll Queen, Logan’s Catfish, Soul Bowls, gourmet desserts and more. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday, June 27\n\n\n\nTime: 4 to 8 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocation: Farmers Market Annex of Minneapolis, 200 E. Lyndale Ave. N., Minneapolis\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nFor more information: Visit facebook.com/events/32812739271706657/?active_tab=about \n\n\n\n\nThe Yang family enjoyed a few “Twisted Potatos” from the Stix On food truck at Hmong Freedom Festival on June 28, 2025. Credit: Aaron Nesheim|Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nHmong sports at Como Park\n\n\n\nOne of the largest Hmong gatherings in the country will return to McMurray Fields in St. Paul’s Como Park for two days of sports and performing arts. \n\n\n\nHmong International Freedom Fest, also known as “Hmong J4,” started as a community picnic in the late 1970s and has since grown into a festival that draws more than 57,000 attendees each year. \n\n\n\nThis weekend, crowds can explore 130 vendors and cheer on more than 100 teams competing in soccer, volleyball, flag football and kato — a game that looks like volleyball but is played without the use of hands or arms. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28\n\n\n\nTime: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both days\n\n\n\nLocation: Como Park’s McMurray Fields, 1151 Jessamine Ave. W., St. Paul\n\n\n\nCost: $10. Free for adults 65 and older with valid ID and children 42 inches and under. \n\n\n\nFor more information: Visit theunitedhmongfamily.org/hiff  \n\n\n\n\nTwo people celebrate LGBTQ+ pride at the Twin Cities Pride Festival in Loring Park in Minneapolis in 2022. Credit: Brooke Ross\n\n\n\nTwin Cities Pride at Loring Park\n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to browse queer literature, adopt a pet, explore LGBTQ+ history or catch live music, the 53rd annual Twin Cities Pride Festival will offer plenty of ways to spend the weekend in Loring Park. \n\n\n\nThis year’s event will feature a queer writers tent, a youth hideaway, a sports field, more than 650 vendors, mechanical bull rides and dozens of other activities throughout the park. \n\n\n\nThe celebration begins Friday evening with programming and entertainment geared toward LGBTQ+ youth and families.\n\n\n\nOn Sunday, Twin Cities Pride will mark International LGBTQ+ Pride Day with its annual parade, which steps off at 11 a.m. from 3rd Street and Hennepin Avenue down to Spruce Place. A 5K run along Hennepin Avenue will also take place Sunday. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28\n\n\n\nTime: 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. \n\n\n\nLocation: Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nFor more information: Visit tcpride.org\n\n\n\nThe post Twin Cities weekend features Hmong Fest, Pride events, and local album releases appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-things-to-do-hmong-freedom-fest-soul-food-pride/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Myah Goff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:00:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F2-12.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"twin-cities-weekend-features-hmong-fest-pride-events-and-local-album-releases"},{"id":"1ncr9p","title":"Polestar says it will stop selling cars in the US","excerpt":"Polestar, the Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle company, has been blocked from selling vehicles in the United States due to national security concerns.","content":"Polestar, the Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle company, has been blocked from selling vehicles in the United States due to national security concerns.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/polestar-says-will-stop-selling-cars-us","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:20:17.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fpolestar.jpg","slug":"polestar-says-it-will-stop-selling-cars-in-the-us"},{"id":"xtmjak","title":"Amazon workers demand better pay, working conditions at Shakopee Fulfillment Center","excerpt":"Several dozen Amazon employees protested outside the company’s Shakopee location on Wednesday, June 24, in their first labor action at the facility since last September.\n\n\n\nThe workers, organized by the Minneapolis-based Awood Center, were seeking higher pay and better working conditions.\n\n\n\nThe ...","content":"Several dozen Amazon employees protested outside the company’s Shakopee location on Wednesday, June 24, in their first labor action at the facility since last September.\n\n\n\nThe workers, organized by the Minneapolis-based Awood Center, were seeking higher pay and better working conditions.\n\n\n\nThe Shakopee Amazon Fulfillment Center employs about 3,000, including many East African workers.\n\n\n\n“I demand respect,” said Mohamed Hassan, an Amazon employee taking part in the demonstration. “This time is very difficult with gas and food [prices] going up. They have to raise the wages.”\n\n\n\nAbdi Abdi, the outreach coordinator and trainer for Awood Center chants while protesting outside of the Amazon MSP 1 Fulfillment Center in Shakopee on June 24, 2026. Credit: Chris Juhn for Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nThe workers were seeking a $1.50 wage increase, an end to overzealous managers writing up employees and the “white-badge’ temporary status system. The protest happened during Prime Days, some of Amazon’s busiest of the year. \n\n\n\nAwood Center Executive Director Deqa Essa said workers also planned a strike in December, but canceled it due to the risks of workers being targeted during Operation Metro Surge.\n\n\n\nIn a statement, Amazon said it will continue to work with Shakopee employees on concerns.\n\n\n\n“We respect our employees’ right to voice their opinions, and we take their feedback seriously,” spokesperson Sam Stephenson stated. “The fact is, we already offer competitive pay and opportunities for career growth and we’re proud of how we take care of our employees.”\n\n\n\nEmployee Shukri Muse said she loves the flexibility Amazon offers as she juggles her second job as an interpreter. She is paid $21.50 an hour, a tight squeeze for a single mother supporting three children, she notes.\n\n\n\nPrices have risen 4.7% in the Twin Cities the past 12 months, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With rising gas and food prices, Hassan says wages need to keep up. \n\n\n\nAccording to Stephenson, Amazon has increased wages by 16% for nearly all employees in the Shakopee location over the past three years. \n\n\n\nWorkers approach protesters to tell them again that they aren’t allowed to be on the grass or to block the entry to the Amazon facility outside of the Fulfillment Center in Shakopee on June 24, 2026. Credit: Chris Juhn for Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nThe working conditions at Amazon have gotten a lot worse in the past year, according to the labor historian Peter Rachleff. He describes the company’s policies as anti-worker and exploitative, and notes they are not peculiar to Shakopee’s workplace.\n\n\n\nEmployees at Wednesday’s protest raised issues with how managers treat staff.\n\n\n\nWayrah Ali, who has worked at Amazon in Shakopee for over seven years, said a single manager wrote up 120 employees in the past month. When this issue has been brought up in the past, nothing has changed. \n\n\n\n“If you get disorganized, the chain of production gets a little bit out of line … you can get written up for that,” Ali said.\n\n\n\nMany companies require a 90-day probationary period for new employees.The Shakopee center relies on a colored badge system, where white badges are a temporary status for newcomers who get blue badges when they are officially hired and get certain benefits. But the system is not the same for everyone — Hassan got his blue badge on his second day, Muse has been waiting for one the past six months. \n\n\n\nThe protesters and organizers expressed concerns that security at Shakopee were dissuading employees from attending the Wednesday gathering. \n\n\n\nFartun Gabayre, an Amazon employee of five years, was approached by two security guards when she arrived. They asked to see her badge with name and employee number. If she refused, they would tow her car. \n\n\n\n“I told them that ‘I’ve been working here for a long time. If you want to tow my car, you go right ahead,’” Gabayre recalled. She ended up moving her car across the street.\n\n\n\n“This is just a form of intimidation, it’s what they do. [When you see] how they intimidate me outside, you can imagine how they intimidate me inside.” \n\n\n\nThe organizers of Wednesday’s protest are planning to meet with Amazon workers on Thursday afternoon to discuss potential changes to the workers’ situation. Early next week, they are planning to decide whether they will organize another protest. \n\n\n\nCorrection: This story has been updated to clarify that Awood Center organizers are meeting with Amazon workers on Thursday, not Amazon officials.\n\n\nThe post Amazon workers demand better pay, working conditions at Shakopee Fulfillment Center appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/amazon-workers-protest-shakopee-fulfilment-center-2026/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Viktorie Spurná","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:21:59.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F2026-06-24_Amazon-Protest-8.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C658%26ssl%3D1","slug":"amazon-workers-demand-better-pay-working-conditions-at-shakopee-fulfillment-center"},{"id":"sbk72n","title":"Hoops4Unity brings youth tournament to Somali Week, showing sport’s glowing clout","excerpt":"To Mohammed Mohamud, the shortage of Somali players in basketball’s highest levels isn’t a question of interest — it’s only a matter of time.\n\n\n\nWhen Mohamud, now 23, moved to Minneapolis from Utah in 2014, he was in awe of the Somali basketball players at the city’s courts.\n\n\n\n“Just seeing more ...","content":"To Mohammed Mohamud, the shortage of Somali players in basketball’s highest levels isn’t a question of interest — it’s only a matter of time.\n\n\n\nWhen Mohamud, now 23, moved to Minneapolis from Utah in 2014, he was in awe of the Somali basketball players at the city’s courts.\n\n\n\n“Just seeing more people like me that were Somali [and] hooping, it inspired me to do what I do now,” Mohamud said.\n\n\n\nMohamud is the founder of Hoops4Unity, a basketball league and organization for athletes of all backgrounds to play and participate in. \n\n\n\nHoops4Unity founder Mohammed Mohamud at a community panel event organized for Father’s Day. Credit: Anna Adamson for Sahan Journal\n\n\n\n“I think we need more diverse basketball leagues, because there isn’t one,” Mohamud said. “People go to their little corner and we needed something that includes everybody. I just wanted the best of the best in Minnesota to play against each other.”\n\n\n\nFor this year’s Somali Week, an annual celebration to honor Somali Independence Day, Hoops4Unity pushed for a young adult tournament and a middle school tournament. In previous years, Somali Week has only featured a men’s basketball tournament.\n\n\n\nBut more basketball events aren’t the only thing that feels different for this year’s Somali Week, Hoops4Unity co-founder Amir Derie, 24, said. \n\n\n\n“It’s America’s 250th birthday, it’s our [Somalia’s] national holiday, but it’s also a year where we … as Somalis, we had a bad year,” Derie  said, referencing Operation Metro Surge’s impact. “So this will show people there’s more to us than how [the year] started.” \n\n\n\nAmir Derie refereeing a middle school game during Hoops4Unity’s second annual Eid tournament on Sunday, March 29 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Credit: Anna Adamson for Sahan Journal)\n\n\n\nHoops4Unity primarily serves the Somali American community in the Twin Cities, but it draws in athletes of all backgrounds for basketball tournaments, camps and league play. And just as important are the mentorship and academic support programs.\n\n\n\nRecent tournaments include the Unity Memorial Classic, which honored five Somali women killed in a car crash in 2023, and the second-annual Hoops4Unity Eid tournament which raised money for humanitarian efforts in Somalia. \n\n\n\nNearly 800 people watched Hoops4Unity’s Eid tournament this past Spring. There were 22 teams.\n\n\n\n“Inshallah, these opportunities will come,” Mohamud said, while noting continued community support will boost the group’s future efforts. “It’s going to be built by the community.”\n\n\n\nHow it started\n\n\n\nMohamud’s former basketball coach, Jennifer Weber, jokes that Hoops4Unity wouldn’t exist if she didn’t urge him to finish a project for his internship with Cedar Riverside Athletics and Enrichment, where she serves as director. In November 2024, with approximately six weeks left out of the six-month internship, Mohamud hadn’t yet started his project. \n\n\n\n“I said Moballer, you still have not done your project. What are you going to do for this project?” Weber said.\n\n\n\nIn those six weeks, Mohamud organized a basketball tournament to raise money for Palestine. With hundreds of people in attendance, it was clear that interest in a league was there. That’s when he created Hoops4Unity — alongside co-founder Amir Derie, who Mohamud has known since age 11 — with the vision to be bigger than basketball.\n\n\n\nThe final day of Hoops4Unity’s second annual Eid tournament on Sunday, March 29 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Credit: Anna Adamson for Sahan Journal)\n\n\n\nThat vision, Derie, 24, said, was to create a competitive platform for basketball players in Minneapolis, where players are sometimes afforded less opportunities or recognition than those in the suburbs.\n\n\n\n“It’s just a way for us to bring the community together through basketball,” Derie said.\n\n\n\nFor Derie, a basketball player who grew up in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, the mission behind Hoops4Unity was personal. \n\n\n\n“I think we [Somali players] are very heavily underrepresented,” Derie, who often runs Hoops4Unity’s social media, said. “We have very great players, [but] coming into my junior year [of high school], I realized, there’s no highlight clips of me getting made, and there’s nobody that’s really looking out for me.”\n\n\n\nSomali kids in the U.S., Derie says, tend to grow taller than they would back in Somalia. Additionally, name, image and likeness deals (NIL) can open more doors for athletes. \n\n\n\n“It’s about getting a free education now and being able to get paid,” Derie said. \n\n\n\nFor the first months, the Hoops4Unity team met in Derie’s house to plan events and tournaments.\n\n\n\nThe growth of Hoops4Unity has been hard to scale, said Derie, but he estimates that more than 5,000 people have come to their events since Hoops4Unity began. Derie, Mohamud and the team behind Hoops4Unity now meet in an office space. \n\n\n\nWeber said Hoops4Unity has grown because of Mohamud’s experience and ability to find people to support the organization. And his and Derie’s work together has elevated the program. \n\n\n\n“It’s like building a team, right?” said Weber, who coached Mohamud’s basketball team in high school. “You’re building your team of [people] who can support you.” \n\n\n\nMohamud said that Hoops4Unity was built for people of all backgrounds to play and participate in. He wanted to create a diverse basketball league that focused on the community.\n\n\n\nMohamud said that Hoops4Unity wants to start an Amateur Athletic Union, or AAU level program to boost the successes of the athletes even further.\n\n\n\nThe final day of Hoops4Unity’s second annual Eid tournament on Sunday, March 29 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Credit: Anna Adamson for Sahan Journal)\n\n\n\nMaking strides\n\n\n\nMohammed Saleh, an athlete who has participated in Hoops4Unity events, said the program helps connect people in the community and is among the fastest growing basketball leagues in Minnesota.\n\n\n\n“We play Tuesdays and Thursdays now, and we really compete, connect, and reminisce about the good old times and build more memories as we hoop together,” Saleh said.\n\n\n\nFormer Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh, who has supported Hoops4Unity events, said that Hoops4Unity brings youth together in droves.\n\n\n\n“They’re able to bring out hundreds at a time. I think that’s pretty powerful,” Fateh said. “That’s the kind of energy, and that kind of organizing and movement, that we need.”\n\n\n\nWhile Hoops4Unity has made large strides, people inside and outside of the organization recognize there is still work to be done.\n\n\n\nMuna Mohamed, founder of modest/inclusive activewear brand Kalsoni and a girls youth basketball coach, said there is a lack of girls and women’s teams within Hoops4Unity. But the coach notes that the support and use of resources has helped improve the status of girls and women’s basketball within the community.\n\n\n\nMohamed said that Mohamud’s work helped create a lot, without using a lot of resources.\n\n\n\n“He took action, and he did what he had to do with the resources that he had, and he made this happen,” Mohamed said.\n\n\n\nDerie recognizes the lack of girls and women’s teams within Hoops4Unity. Organizers were discouraged when a mini basketball camp for girls drew few participants. Yet the organization has a U14, or under-14 girls team and Hoops4Unity still wants to create more girls and women’s teams in the future, Derie said.\n\n\n\nHoops4Unity will hold a Somali Week tournament for U19, or under-19, and middle school athletes from July 2-5. Hoops4Unity will also hold their first annual Unity Showcase basketball matchup during Somali Week on July 1. \n\n\nThe post Hoops4Unity brings youth tournament to Somali Week, showing sport’s glowing clout appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/hoops-four-unity-basketball-league-somali-twin-cities/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Khalid Mohamed and Anna Adamson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:43:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F9-3.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"hoops4unity-brings-youth-tournament-to-somali-week-showing-sports-glowing-clout"},{"id":"uwzj2a","title":"‘Part of the American fabric’: Minnesota Somali Day events celebrate community and unity","excerpt":"Thousands of Minnesota Somalis will gather this weekend to celebrate resilience and community after a winter in the crosshairs of Operation Metro Surge.\n\n\n\nSomali Independence Day celebrations include an all-day street fair on Lake Street and a community gathering in the Cedar-Riverside neighborh...","content":"Thousands of Minnesota Somalis will gather this weekend to celebrate resilience and community after a winter in the crosshairs of Operation Metro Surge.\n\n\n\nSomali Independence Day celebrations include an all-day street fair on Lake Street and a community gathering in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis, which was heavily targeted by federal agents in December and January. \n\n\n\nCelebrations in Plymouth, Owatonna and St. Cloud are planned later this summer.\n\n\n\nDeeq Abdi, who organized the West Bank celebration for Mixed Blood Theatre, said community members are excited to come together after federal immigration operations shut down businesses and left many families afraid to leave their homes this winter.\n\n\n\n“People want to be outside in summer,” he said. “It was a really hard winter and the Somali community itself has been targeted and specially called out by this administration and so we want to celebrate our independence day but also celebrate being part of the American fabric.” \n\n\n\nThe state’s largest Somali Day celebration, a street fair on Lake Street, will also return this year with new activities such as carnival rides and games and a sambusa-eating contest.\n\n\n\nDaud Mohamed, executive director of People in Action, which is organizing the Lake Street event, said he’s excited to see the festival offer more activities for the Somali community. \n\n\n\n“I’m looking forward to a bigger stage, more voices at the table and more celebrations,” he said. “We’re not just guests in this country but we’re builders, particularly for the festival.” \n\n\n\nThis year, People in Action is collaborating with cultural group Hiddo Soor to organize the Lake Street festival. \n\n\n\nHiddo Soor is hosting a separate event featuring Somali artists Nimcaan Hilaac and Hodan Abdirahman, along with food trucks and other activities in Plymouth on July 18. It also has events in Owatonna and St. Cloud later this summer.\n\n\n\nHiddo Soor’s interim executive director, Mohamed Wardere, said the events around the state help connect Somali Minnesotans to their neighbors, building mutual respect and understanding.\n\n\n\nWardere said this year, Hiddo Soor’s work to build ties across cultures feel especially important.\n\n\n\n“We came, we belong and we will stay forever,” Wardere said. “Every community in America has a right to exercise and express their culture and in order to be alive for generation to generation.”\n\n\n\nSomali Day Festival \n\n\n\nThe festival will take place on Lake Street with music performances and activities such as carnival games and a sambusa-eating contest. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday, June 27\n\n\n\nTime: 11 am to 9 pm\n\n\n\nLocation: Between Blaisdell Avenue S. and Stevens Avenue S., Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\n\nMixed Blood Somali celebration \n\n\n\nMixed Blood is hosting their Somali independence day celebration at Currie Park with the headlining band, Ardaa. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday, June 27, 2026\n\n\n\nTime: 5 to 7 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocation: Currie Park, 500 15th Ave. S, Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\nFor more information: Click here\n\n\n\n\nOwatonna’s Somali Festival \n\n\n\nSimilar to other Hiddo Soor’s planned events, Somali artist Hodan Abdirahman will perform on July 3, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Friday, July 3\n\n\n\nTime: 5 to 9 p.m.  \n\n\n\nLocation: 110 W Broadway St., Owatonna\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\n\nPlymouth Somali Festival \n\n\n\nHiddo Soor’s main Somali festival will take place on July 18 with Somali performer Nimcaan Hilaac and food trucks and animal displays. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday, July 18\n\n\n\nTime: 5 to 9 p.m.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Hilde Performance Center, 3500 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth. \n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\n\nSt. Cloud Somali festival \n\n\n\nHiddo Soor is hosting a street closing in St. Cloud with Somali traditional houses and animal displays. This is their third year hosting the street closing. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday, August 1\n\n\n\nTime: 5 to 9 p.m.  \n\n\n\nLocation: 1300 W St Germain St, St Cloud. \n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nThe post ‘Part of the American fabric’: Minnesota Somali Day events celebrate community and unity appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/minnesota-somali-week-celebrations-2026/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Sara Hussein","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:22:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2F12-1.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"part-of-the-american-fabric-minnesota-somali-day-events-celebrate-community-and-unity"},{"id":"xjkkl6","title":"How’s the water? Researchers try to gauge public perception of Twin Cities lakes.","excerpt":"On a sunny summer day, it’s hard to find a more vibrant spot than Lake Nokomis. \n\n\n\nSwimmers take big laps in the open water, sailors and paddleboarders glide along the surface, small children splash in the shallows and anglers cast lines from the docks. Public beaches across the Twin Cities offe...","content":"On a sunny summer day, it’s hard to find a more vibrant spot than Lake Nokomis. \n\n\n\nSwimmers take big laps in the open water, sailors and paddleboarders glide along the surface, small children splash in the shallows and anglers cast lines from the docks. Public beaches across the Twin Cities offer affordable recreation to families throughout the region. \n\n\n\nThey’re also some of the most restored pieces of nature in Minnesota. State and local governments have invested millions into projects seeking to maintain and clean up waters at urban lakes over the past 20 years. Now, scientists at local universities are measuring the results of those efforts, and trying to understand how the public feels about local lakes. \n\n\n\nUniversity of St. Thomas biology professor Chip Small and University of Minnesota researcher Becky Forgrave are leading a project tracking water quality and visitors’ perceptions of water quality at urban lakes across the Twin Cities. \n\n\n\n“One piece there’s not been much data on is how this investment impacts how people are experiencing water quality,” Small said. \n\n\n\nThey are collecting data at 17 lakes in the Twin Cities. Students help Small and Forgrave collect weekly water samples measuring levels of phosphorus, E. coli and other variables that affect water quality. The project is also soliciting opinions from guests to gauge their thoughts on the waters they visit. \n\n\n\nThe survey is advertised on multiple signs posted around each of the 17 lakes. It asks visitors to evaluate the lake’s water quality on a scale of 1 through 10. People can text four numbers that offer an automated questionnaire in different languages: English, Hmong, Spanish and Somali. \n\n\n\nThe first question, asking for a 1 through 10 grade, is the most important, but the researchers have programmed 11 follow-up questions seeking more detailed assessments about what factors influence perspective on water quality. There are questions about how frequently people visit the lake and why; if the lake seems good for fishing and whether they would eat fish caught there; and if they’ve visited the lake frequently and noticed changes in the water quality. \n\n\n\n“People’s opinions can guide research, guide policy, guide management of lakes,” Forgrave said. \n\n\n\nPerception doesn’t equal reality\n\n\n\nUrban lakes are noticeably cleaner than they used to be, Forgrave said. About 80% of the lakes removed from the state’s impaired water database in the past 20 years are in urban areas, she said. \n\n\n\n“It really shows the power of governance, attention and action,” Forgrave said. \n\n\n\nBut perception doesn’t always match reality, Small said. If the lake appears very green, most people will assume the water quality is low, but that’s not the case. \n\n\n\n“In general, perception of water quality is based on clarity,” Small said. \n\n\n\nLola Liu lives in White Bear Lake, but brought her young children to meet friends for a beach day at Lake Nokomis in mid-June. She frequents lake beaches in the summer and generally feels good about the water quality. \n\n\n\n“It looks nice and clean,” Liu said. \n\n\n\nThe week before Liu’s visit, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board issued a swim advisory at Lake Nokomis. An early season algae bloom was announced on June 3. Algae blooms are caused by excessive nitrogen and phosphorus and can be exacerbated by warmer temperatures and larger rainfalls caused by climate change. \n\n\n\n“Wetter springs and hotter summers are both challenges for more algal blooms,” Forgrave said. \n\n\n\nUniversity of Minnesota researcher Becky Forgrave is part of the team studying urban water quality and public perceptions of it.  Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nPhosphorus pollution leads to algae blooms, which can lead to fish kills, which can understandably make people feel pretty bad about the quality of their local lake, Small said. That happened on Como Lake in St. Paul in early June. \n\n\n\nAlgae blooms can cause illness in people who accidentally drink impacted water, and have been known to kill or seriously harm dogs who drink from lakes. The blooms often look like someone spilled green paint into the water, and leave a scummy film over water in impacted areas. The blooms typically give off a swampy odor. \n\n\n\nIt’s hard for local parks districts to decide when to issue a water quality warning. Often the test results that trigger those warnings are based on samples taken a day or two earlier. Changing weather conditions and rainfall can alleviate the issue by the time signs are posted on local beaches. \n\n\n\nManaging the quality of urban lakes is a big challenge, Forgrave said. Lakes aren’t swimming pools. Generally speaking, the larger the lake, the easier it can absorb pollution runoff and changing temperatures. Lake Nokomis is reliably middle of the pack in terms of urban water quality, but smaller bodies like Como Lake in St. Paul can fluctuate easily. \n\n\n\n“We should have different expectations for different sizes of lakes,” Small said. \n\n\n\nImproving water quality\n\n\n\nThe ongoing research partnership between the University of Minnesota and St. Thomas is funded by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, a program funded by the state lottery that supports environmental research and natural resources protections. In 2024, Minnesotans voted overwhelmingly to extend the program for another 25 years. \n\n\n\n“People want to see that their tax money is improving water quality,” Forgrave said. \n\n\n\nMost lake visitors who spoke with Sahan Journal felt good about water quality. \n\n\n\nRobert Xiong still takes his sons, ages 14 and 6, fishing at Lake Nokomis. The family lives in Andover now, but called south Minneapolis home for years. They mostly catch bluegills and release them back into the water. He’s always felt good about the lake as a spot to swim or fish with his family. \n\n\n\n“We like the lake; we think it’s a good spot to be with kids,” Xiong said. \n\n\n\nOn the same dock, Jeremy Bucay cast out fishing lines with his friends Mateo and Michael. Normally they swim at Lake Nokomis but enjoy all sorts of recreation there. The water seems clean enough, Bucay said, as his friend reeled in a sunfish. \n\n\n\nWhen he thinks of visiting the lakes, it’s all about swimming, fishing and family, Bucay said. \n\n\n\n\nHow to give your thoughts on water quality\n\n\n\n\nLook out for signs posted around urban lakes you visit, typically placed near beaches and boat launches.\n\n\n\nText the number affiliated with your language. Each lake has its own set of numbers.  \n\n\n\nAnswer questions that include 1-10 rankings, yes and no answers, and open-ended responses. \n\n\n\n\nLook for these signs when visiting lakes in the Twin Cities to participate in the water quality research.  Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nThe post How’s the water? Researchers try to gauge public perception of Twin Cities lakes. appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/climate-environment/water-quality-twin-cities-lakes-algae-bloom-st-thomas-umn/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Andrew Hazzard","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:55:28.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDSC04621.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C576%26ssl%3D1","slug":"hows-the-water-researchers-try-to-gauge-public-perception-of-twin-cities-lakes"},{"id":"2qyvgj","title":"Trump official suggests U.S. takeover of Greenland could bring back Red Lobster's endless shrimp: Report","excerpt":"A Trump-appointed official suggested to The New Yorker that if the United States were to take over Greenland, it could bring back the all-you-can-eat shrimp offer at Red Lobster.","content":"A Trump-appointed official suggested to The New Yorker that if the United States were to take over Greenland, it could bring back the all-you-can-eat shrimp offer at Red Lobster.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/trump-official-suggests-u-s-takeover-greenland-could-bring-back-red-lobster-endless-shrimp","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:28:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fred-lobster-tom-dans.jpg","slug":"trump-official-suggests-us-takeover-of-greenland-could-bring-back-red-lobsters-endless-shrimp-report"},{"id":"u1ctu7","title":"Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules","excerpt":"NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia on Monday sued the Trump administration over its recent guidance on new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the strict rules will prevent eligible Americans from accessing the care they need.\nThe attorneys general and governors w...","content":"NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia on Monday sued the Trump administration over its recent guidance on new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the strict rules will prevent eligible Americans from accessing the care they need.\nThe attorneys general and governors who filed the lawsuit allege that an interim final rule released earlier this month by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services oversteps the text of the law last summer that set in motion the changes to Medicaid. \nThey claim the Republican administration’s narrow interpretation of parts of the statute, including new limits to a medical frailty exemption, will create harmful coverage barriers and chaos in states that have been rushing to implement new systems by the January deadline.\n“Added administrative burdens will cause individuals who are eligible for Medicaid to lose or be denied coverage,” the plaintiffs write. “People with disabilities, patients in the middle of cancer treatment, or those struggling with another serious or complex health condition, shouldn’t be at risk of losing the care that helps maintain their health.”\nSpokespeople for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and CMS, the agencies named in the lawsuit, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. The Trump administration has promoted the new rules as commonsense measures to eliminate government freeloading and preserve benefits for those who need them most.\nThe new Medicaid restrictions, which Democrats have criticized, were part of Trump’s big tax and policy law in 2025. The change affects those covered through an expansion in most states that gave more lower-income people access to the government’s safety net healthcare program.\nStarting Jan. 1, expansion enrollees age 19 to 64 will have to show that they work or do community service at least 80 hours a month or are in school at least half the time. There are exceptions for those considered medically frail or in addiction treatment programs, among others.\nThis month’s announcement from CMS caught states off guard with a new definition of medical frailty. The law had said medically frail people include those who have substance use disorders, disabilities or serious medical conditions. But the CMS rule went further, saying someone’s condition must “significantly impair” their ability to work, volunteer or attend school at the rates required in the law for them to be granted an exemption.\nIn 2027 and once in 2028, the patient can attest that they meet this definition. But when they try to renew coverage in 2028, they’ll need to prove it. Health analysts and state Medicaid directors have said they aren’t clear on what existing documentation could prove that point.\nIn the lawsuit, states allege that this change came “contrary to months of regular communications with CMS and preliminary guidance materials upon which Plaintiff States based their implementation plans.” They say CMS has still not provided states with enough clarity on how they can update their systems appropriately.\nKinda Serafi, a partner at the legal and consulting firm Manatt Health who is working with states to make the changes, said the administration “moved the goalposts” with its rule on medical frailty.\n“By going beyond the clear language of the statute, CMS opened the door to this court challenge,” she said.\nNew York Attorney General Letitia James, one of the Democrats suing the administration, said the new rule puts thousands of her state’s residents at risk.\n“New Yorkers who are battling cancer, living with a disability, managing a serious mental health condition, or recovering from addiction should be able to get the health care they need without being buried in paperwork,” she said in a statement.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/democrats-in-half-of-states-sue-trump-administration-over-medicaid-work-rules/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:41:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FFaith_amp_Freedom_Coalition_43681.jpg","slug":"democrats-in-half-of-states-sue-trump-administration-over-medicaid-work-rules"},{"id":"txhgj1","title":"Watch: Catching up with Gophers starter McKinney, ex-Gopher Ola-Joseph with summer being ideal skills training time","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Basketball training and interviews with McKinney, Ola-Joseph, Trull, June ’26 \n\n\n\nGophers guard/forward T...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Basketball training and interviews with McKinney, Ola-Joseph, Trull, June ’26 \n\n\n\nGophers guard/forward Tori McKinney and former Gophers forward Joshua Ola-Joseph spend a lot of the summer doing skills training. We caught up with them recently at Basketball Enterprise in Maple Plain.\n\n\n\nTrainer Griffin Trull provided background on each player, as well. We also spoke with Trull about former Gophers star Dawson Garcia, another one of many marquee players he works with.\n\n\n\nMcKinney just completed her second season with Minnesota and is currently in Chile competing for the U.S. in the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Nations League.\n\n\n\nOla-Joseph just wrapped up his collegiate career, playing for Loyola-Chicago. He also spent a year with the Cal Golden Bears after playing his first two seasons with the Gophers. He’s awaiting a professional opportunity, whether overseas or in the G-League.\n\n\n\n***Click the video box above to watch our conversations with McKinney, Ola-Joseph, and Trull***\n\n\n\nMcKinney played in high school at Minnetonka, Ola-Joseph at Osseo and Compass Prep.\nThe post Watch: Catching up with Gophers starter McKinney, ex-Gopher Ola-Joseph with summer being ideal skills training time first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/watch-catching-up-with-gophers-forward-mckinney-ex-gopher-ola-joseph-with-summer-being-ideal-skills-training-time/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Darren Wolfson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:22:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftori-and-ola-joseph-Cropped-scaled.jpg","slug":"watch-catching-up-with-gophers-starter-mckinney-ex-gopher-ola-joseph-with-summer-being-ideal-skills-"},{"id":"w6wd2c","title":"Supreme Court ruling gives a reprieve to states with grace periods for receiving mail ballots","excerpt":"States that allow mail ballots to be counted after Election Day reacted with relief Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican effort to outlaw the practice.\nA decision favoring the state of Mississippi over the Republican National Committee delivered an immediate reprieve to the 1...","content":"States that allow mail ballots to be counted after Election Day reacted with relief Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican effort to outlaw the practice.\nA decision favoring the state of Mississippi over the Republican National Committee delivered an immediate reprieve to the 14 states with grace periods for regular mail ballots, as well as heading off what was expected to be a scramble to alter the practice and inform voters just months ahead of the midterm elections.\nAt least one state, Ohio, had preemptively changed its law in anticipation of a different result from the high court, and 15 other states have such grace periods specifically for military and overseas voters.\nWashington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said the ruling means “the thousands of voters whose ballots are postmarked on time but received after Election Day still have their voices heard.”\nMail ballots, also called absentee ballots, have been the source of conspiracy theories from President Donald Trump, who groundlessly blames them for his loss in the 2020 election. The RNC and Libertarian Party had sued to overturn a Mississippi law that permits the counting of mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day and arrive up to five days later, on grounds that it violated federal law.\n Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump appointee, wrote for the majority that the practice is legal.\n“Nothing in the federal election-day statutes requires ballots to be received by Election Day,” she wrote, adding that the court considered that very narrow question without wading into more sweeping declarations about absentee voting in general or the authority of Congress versus states over election law.\nIn Illinois, where mail-in ballots accounted for up to a quarter of this year’s primary vote, the state elections board had budgeted $300,000 for a television and radio ad campaign to educate voters about potential changes to the mail ballot deadline. Spokesman Matt Dietrich said that campaign will be called off after the court’s ruling. Illinois allows mail ballots to be counted if they are postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days.\n“Anytime you have a change in the administration of elections that affects voters, it is a big challenge to us to make sure that voters understand what that change is,” he said.\nCalifornia, which has a seven-day grace period, has been a regular target of Trump and other Republicans who criticize the state’s slow-counting of late-arriving ballots and have used the gap to spread conspiracy theories about voter fraud.\nCalifornia Secretary of State Shirley Weber called Monday’s ruling “a win for voters, for the rule of law, and for the future of our democracy.”\nMississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson called the decision a victory for states’ rights, including the ability to set election rules as long as they don’t conflict with federal law.\nIn addition to California, Illinois and Mississippi, the other states that count regular mail ballots received after Election Day are Alaska, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.\nData shows that mail ballots are popular options across all 50 states for both Republican and Democratic voters.\nAlthough the RNC was party to the case and not the Trump administration itself, national party committees of a sitting president’s party typically operate in concert with the president’s political strategies. Trump also has effectively taken over operations of the RNC, the GOP’s main fundraising and political operation.\nCalling Monday’s ruling “a tremendous loss,” Trump used it as a way to push his sweeping election law bill that has stalled on Capitol Hill despite Republican control in both chambers of Congress.\nIn a Truth Social post, the president declared it “more important than ever to pass THE SAVE AMERICA ACT,” his name for legislation that would require voters nationally to document their U.S. citizenship to register to vote, show certain photo identification to cast ballots and limit who can vote with a mail ballot. RNC Chairman Joe Gruters issued a statement aligning with Trump, saying Monday’s ruling was justification to pass the congressional proposal.\nLower federal courts have issued rulings blocking the Trump administration’s efforts to impose new restrictions on mail ballots and to create a national voter list, among other proposed changes. Judges in those cases have consistently said the Constitution vests authority for setting election rules with Congress and the states, not the president.\nWhile Barrett framed Monday’s opinion on the narrower question of the mail ballot deadline, the decision could bolster hopes among Democrats that the high court will look skeptically on the president’s assertion of power over elections if other cases land before it.\nMassachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin said he was relieved because the ruling was a potential sign that other cases could go Democrats’ way. But he accused the president and RNC of trying to disenfranchise voters and said he was alarmed by the narrow 5-4 decision in the case.\n“What’s troubling was that so many of the other justices were willing to sacrifice the rights of voters,” said Galvin, a Democrat.\nPerhaps nowhere was the case being watched more closely than Alaska, where Native and rural communities dotted across a vast landscape rely on the state’s grace period to ensure their ballots get counted. Planes are often the only way ballots can get from polling locations to counting locations.\nJacqueline De León, a senior staff attorney with the Native American Rights Fund, was among the attorneys who filed a brief with the Supreme Court on behalf of Alaska Native and Native American groups. The brief highlighted the challenges they face, in particular where many communities are accessible only by air or water and rely on air service for mail.\n“For many Native communities, voting by mail is shaped by long distances to election offices, no home mail delivery, unreliable postal service, lack of access to transportation, and the realities of living in rural and remote areas,” she said. “Ballots cast by election deadlines should not be discarded simply because substandard service or weather delays cause them to arrive after Election Day.”\n___\nAssociated Press writers Bill Barrow and Sudhin Thanawala in Atlanta, Becky Bohrer in Juneau, Alaska, John Hanna in Topeka, Kansas, Josh Kelety in Phoenix, Ali Swenson in New York and graphic artist Kevin Vineys in Washington contributed to this report.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Supreme Court ruling gives a reprieve to states with grace periods for receiving mail ballots first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/supreme-court-ruling-gives-a-reprieve-to-states-with-grace-periods-for-receiving-mail-ballots/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:14:04.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSupreme_Court_Mail_Ballots_States_7_76_.jpg","slug":"supreme-court-ruling-gives-a-reprieve-to-states-with-grace-periods-for-receiving-mail-ballots"},{"id":"7rjk3w","title":"Minnesota weather: Extreme heat warning with heat index of 100-110 degrees Monday","excerpt":"Dangerous heat settles into Minnesota on Monday as temperatures climb into the upper 90s and heat index values approach 110 degrees, prompting an extreme heat warning. A few storms are possible Monday night, with a level 2 slight risk of severe weather.","content":"Dangerous heat settles into Minnesota on Monday as temperatures climb into the upper 90s and heat index values approach 110 degrees, prompting an extreme heat warning. A few storms are possible Monday night, with a level 2 slight risk of severe weather.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/weather/minnesota-weather-forecast-june-29-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:44:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fextreme-heat-warning-map.jpg","slug":"minnesota-weather-extreme-heat-warning-with-heat-index-of-100-110-degrees-monday"},{"id":"op89c2","title":"Fiery crash in Eagan, Minnesota overnight leaves 1 dead, 1 injured","excerpt":"One person is dead after a fiery car crash in Eagan, Minnesota early Monday morning. The driver left exit ramp from I-35E onto Lone Oak Road and went airborne, crashing into a traffic light.","content":"One person is dead after a fiery car crash in Eagan, Minnesota early Monday morning. The driver left exit ramp from I-35E onto Lone Oak Road and went airborne, crashing into a traffic light.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/deadly-fiery-crash-eagan-minnesota-overnight","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Allie.Johnson@fox.com (Allie Johnson)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:58:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2F78b9ff20-Generic-police-lights-2-11.jpg","slug":"fiery-crash-in-eagan-minnesota-overnight-leaves-1-dead-1-injured"},{"id":"tn53c8","title":"Live updates: Tornado warnings, severe storms in northern Minnesota","excerpt":"Severe storms are moving across northern Minnesota Monday afternoon, with tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings issued for some areas. Meanwhile, there's a chance the Twin Cities metro could see storms Monday evening.","content":"Severe storms are moving across northern Minnesota Monday afternoon, with tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings issued for some areas. Meanwhile, there's a chance the Twin Cities metro could see storms Monday evening.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/live-blog/weather/live-updates-tornado-warnings-severe-storms-northern-minnesota","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:17:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsevere-risk-map-629.jpg","slug":"live-updates-tornado-warnings-severe-storms-in-northern-minnesota"},{"id":"kyosrb","title":"Former Pistons player Malik Beasley indicted in federal gambling scheme","excerpt":"Former Pistons player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation.","content":"Former Pistons player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/malik-beasley-gambling-charges-detroit-pistons","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:27:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2210144232-scaled.jpg","slug":"former-pistons-player-malik-beasley-indicted-in-federal-gambling-scheme"},{"id":"q93sfs","title":"Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January","excerpt":"NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday at a hearing that started late because Mangione got stuck in a courthouse elevator.\nU.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she...","content":"NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday at a hearing that started late because Mangione got stuck in a courthouse elevator.\nU.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she was postponing the federal trial so Mangione’s lawyers can focus on his state murder trial, which is scheduled to begin on Sept. 8.\nJury selection in the federal case will begin on Jan. 5, instead of Oct. 13, followed by opening statements and testimony on Jan. 25, instead of Nov. 4, Garnett said at a hearing in Manhattan.\nGarnett said she will not release the questionnaire that prospective jurors will be required to fill out until after the panel is chosen. Having it circulating online for months before jury selection “would only make what promises to be a difficult task more difficult,” she said.\nWearing a beige jail suit, Mangione looked bemused as a pair of deputy U.S. Marshals led him into the courtroom about 20 minutes after the hearing was supposed to start. He briefly gazed at the courtroom gallery, where about two dozen of his supporters were sitting.\n“Mangione was late due to elevator problems,” the court said in a statement.\nIt was the second mishap involving Mangione’s arrival to a court hearing in recent weeks. \nA June 16 hearing in the state case was delayed a day after prosecutors failed to inform his jail that he was needed in court.\nGarnett said she had hoped “with perhaps undue optimism” to hold the federal trial in the fall but that “we can no longer wait to see what happens” in the state case.\n“In my view it’s simply impossible to be moving through the jury selection process in this case while the defendant and his counsel are fully occupied by conducting the state trial,” Garnett said.\nMangione’s lawyers declined to comment to reporters afterward.\nMangione has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges in the Dec. 4, 2024, killing. He could spend his life in prison if convicted in either case.\nThe 28-year-old Ivy League graduate appeared energetic and engaged during Monday’s brief hearing. He watched intently at times, knitting his fingers and resting his chin on them.\nHe spoke animatedly with his lawyers, Karen Friedman Agnifilo and Marc Agnifilo, before the proceeding began, gesturing with his hands as he sat between them at the defense table.\nMangione’s federal charges allege that he traveled across state lines by bus to stalk and kill Thompson. He’s accused of using a cellphone, the internet and interstate highways, among other means, while planning and carrying out the attack, as well as staying at a hostel that serves out-of-state customers.\nAt a hearing in the state case in February, Mangione spoke out against the prospect of two trials, telling the judge: “It’s the same trial twice. One plus one is two. Double jeopardy by any commonsense definition.”\nMangione’s lawyers had argued that back-to-back trials on a compressed timeline would violate his constitutional rights.\nThompson, 50, was killed as he walked to a Manhattan hotel for UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference. \nSurveillance video showed a masked gunman shooting him from behind. Police say “delay,” “deny” and “depose” were written on the ammunition, mimicking a phrase used to describe how insurers avoid paying claims.\nMangione was arrested five days later at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 230 miles (370 kilometers) west of Manhattan.\nIn January, Garnett took the death penalty off the table but ruled that prosecutors could use items collected from Mangione’s backpack during his arrest as evidence against him.\nThey included a 3D-printed pistol that investigators said matched the one used to kill Thompson and a notebook in which authorities say Mangione described his intent to “wack” an insurance executive.\nEarlier this month, Mangione’s lawyers said they would pursue a psychiatric defense in the state case, but reversed course a day later. The defense, involving claims that he was suffering from extreme emotional disturbance at the time of the killing, isn’t allowed in federal court.\nMangione has become a cause célèbre for people upset with the health insurance industry. \nAn online fundraiser for his legal defense fund has raised more than $1.5 million and his court appearances have attracted a cadre of supporters, some of whom have worn “FREE LUIGI” T-shirts and green clothing — the color worn by the Mario Bros. video game character Luigi.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/luigi-mangione-gets-stuck-in-an-elevator-as-judge-delays-his-federal-trial-until-january/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:21:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FUnitedHealthcare_CEO_Killed_691_8.jpg","slug":"luigi-mangione-gets-stuck-in-an-elevator-as-judge-delays-his-federal-trial-until-january"},{"id":"uwhfcx","title":"Charges: Northland Community School teacher slapped student in classroom","excerpt":"A Northland Community School teacher is facing charges for allegedly slapping a student in a classroom in May.\n\n\n\nKristen Anne Panchyshyn, 52, of Cohasset, was charged last week in Cass County with one count of fifth-degree assault, according to court records.\n\n\n\nA May 26 video from Panchyshyn’s ...","content":"A Northland Community School teacher is facing charges for allegedly slapping a student in a classroom in May.\n\n\n\nKristen Anne Panchyshyn, 52, of Cohasset, was charged last week in Cass County with one count of fifth-degree assault, according to court records.\n\n\n\nA May 26 video from Panchyshyn’s classroom showed her standing next to the victim, who was sitting at a desk, before Panchyshyn slapped him and the boy got up and ran into the bathroom, a charging document states.\n\n\n\nThe complaint added that Panchyshyn followed the boy into the bathroom.\n\n\n\nInvestigators spoke with the victim, who said he was sent to Panchyshyn’s room for ISS (in-school suspension), but once he was in the classroom, he began walking around, according to the complaint. The boy said he was “saying some words that she did not like” and sat down.\n\n\n\nThe boy said Panchyshyn then slapped him on the left side of his head “kind of hard.”\n\n\n\nPanchyshyn is due in court on July 20 for arraignment.\n\n\n\n5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Northland Community School to confirm Panchyshyn’s employment status but hasn’t yet heard back.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Charges: Northland Community School teacher slapped student in classroom first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/charges-northland-community-school-teacher-slapped-student-in-classroom/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:42:33.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F12%2FCourt-records-documents-file-gavel-justice-trial-plea.jpg","slug":"charges-northland-community-school-teacher-slapped-student-in-classroom"},{"id":"wk9ngi","title":"Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users location history","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court held Monday that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant.\nJustice Elena Kagan wrote for the 6-3 court that people don’t forfeit exp...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court held Monday that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant.\nJustice Elena Kagan wrote for the 6-3 court that people don’t forfeit expectations of privacy even when they opt into Google’s location history.\n“A cellphone user is not to be viewed as sharing private information with third parties—which then can be freely passed on to the government—just by doing the ordinary things cellphone users do,” Kagan wrote.\nJustice Samuel Alito wrote in dissent that Okello Chatrie had no expectation of privacy in information he voluntarily turned over to Google.\nThe decision is the court’s latest effort to apply a constitutional provision ratified in 1791 to technology the nation’s founders could not have envisioned.\nPolice obtained a geofence warrant after a bank robbery in a suburb of Richmond, Virginia, and used it to locate cellphones that were near the bank around the time it was robbed in May 2019.\nOne of those phones belonged to Chatrie, who had eluded the police until they turned to the powerful technological tool.\nThe warrant kick-started the investigation. After determining that Chatrie was among those near the Call Federal Credit Union in Midlothian at the time, police obtained a search warrant for his home. They found nearly $100,000 in cash, including bills wrapped in bands signed by the bank teller.\nChatrie pleaded guilty to robbing the bank and was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison. His lawyers argued on appeal that none of the evidence should have been used against him.\nThey challenged the warrant as a violation of his privacy because it allowed authorities to gather the location history of people near the bank without having any evidence they had anything to do with the robbery. Prosecutors argued that Chatrie had no expectation of privacy because he voluntarily opted into Google’s location history.\nThe Supreme Court did not decide Monday whether the search complied with the Fourth Amendment, which bans unreasonable searches and seizures. It sent the case back to a lower court for more work.\nA federal judge had ruled that the search violated Chatrie’s rights, but allowed the evidence to be used because the officer who applied for the warrant reasonably believed he was acting properly.\nThe federal appeals court in Richmond upheld the conviction in a fractured ruling. In a separate case, the federal appeals court in New Orleans ruled that geofence warrants “are general warrants categorically prohibited by the Fourth Amendment.”\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users location history first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/supreme-court-rules-constitutional-privacy-protections-apply-to-cellphone-users-location-history/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:37:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSupreme_Court_32565.jpg","slug":"supreme-court-rules-constitutional-privacy-protections-apply-to-cellphone-users-location-history"},{"id":"sbkdnu","title":"1 dead, 1 injured in fiery crash after SUV veers off I-35E exit ramp in Eagan","excerpt":"One person is dead and another is seriously injured after an SUV crashed into a traffic signal and combusted early Monday morning in Eagan.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Honda CRV was headed northbound on the Lone Oak Road exit from Interstate 35E just after midnight when it veere...","content":"One person is dead and another is seriously injured after an SUV crashed into a traffic signal and combusted early Monday morning in Eagan.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Honda CRV was headed northbound on the Lone Oak Road exit from Interstate 35E just after midnight when it veered off the road, crashed into the pole and caught fire.\n\n\n\nThe driver, a 28-year-old Eagan woman, was pronounced dead at the scene, State Patrol Lt. Jen Krier said. A 38-year-old passenger from Conyers, Georgia, suffered life-threatening injuries.\n\n\n\nAuthorities have not released the name of the woman who died.\n\n\n\nThe crash is still under investigation.\nThe post 1 dead, 1 injured in fiery crash after SUV veers off I-35E exit ramp in Eagan first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/1-dead-1-injured-in-fiery-crash-after-suv-veers-off-interstate-35e-exit-ramp-in-eagan/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:27:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F08%2FSTATE-PATROL-NEW-LOGO_PKG_00.00.29.04.jpg","slug":"1-dead-1-injured-in-fiery-crash-after-suv-veers-off-i-35e-exit-ramp-in-eagan"},{"id":"enjr8c","title":"Chanhassen native Stu Bickel takes over as Iowa Wild head coach","excerpt":"Chanhassen native and former NHL player Stu Bickel has been named the newest head coach of the Iowa Wild, the Minnesota Wild’s primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).\n\n\n\nThe 39-year-old coach joins the Iowa Wild after five season with the Coachella Valley Firebirds as an assistant ...","content":"Chanhassen native and former NHL player Stu Bickel has been named the newest head coach of the Iowa Wild, the Minnesota Wild’s primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).\n\n\n\nThe 39-year-old coach joins the Iowa Wild after five season with the Coachella Valley Firebirds as an assistant coach. Bickel made it to the Calder Cup Playoffs in each of his five seasons as an AHL assistant coach.\n\n\n\n“His ties to both Iowa and Minnesota make him an outstanding fit for our organization. He brings valuable experience from his playing career and has been part of successful teams as an assistant coach. We believe he’s ready for this opportunity and will establish a strong, winning culture in our locker room,” said Iowa Wild General Manager Matt Hendricks.\n\n\n\nBefore his time in the AHL, Bickel was an assistant coach at the University of Minnesota from 2018-2020.\n\n\n\nHis playing career lasted 10 seasons as a defenseman and winger, playing 76 games with the New York Rangers and the Minnesota Wild.\n\n\n\nBickel also has direct ties to Iowa, starting his pro career with the Iowa Chops in 2008-09 and later playing for the Iowa Wild in 2014-15.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Chanhassen native Stu Bickel takes over as Iowa Wild head coach first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/chanhassen-native-stu-bickel-takes-over-as-iowa-wild-head-coach/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:21:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP597495715087-scaled-e1782753775975.jpg","slug":"chanhassen-native-stu-bickel-takes-over-as-iowa-wild-head-coach"},{"id":"2zum5g","title":"1-on-1 with leading Republican candidates for Minnesota governor","excerpt":"5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to schedule one-on-one interviews with each of the top candidates for the key election races in Minnesota this fall.\n\n\n\nBelow are the full interviews with each of the three leading Republican candidates for governor: Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth and Kendall Qualls.\n\n\n\nKS...","content":"5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to schedule one-on-one interviews with each of the top candidates for the key election races in Minnesota this fall.\n\n\n\nBelow are the full interviews with each of the three leading Republican candidates for governor: Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth and Kendall Qualls.\n\n\n\nKSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Lindell leads GOP governor race; Tafoya, Craig up in Senate primaries\n\n\n\nDownload the KSTP app below for the latest political coverage as we head toward Election Day.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Lindell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Demuth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKendall Qualls\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREAD MORE: Latest Political Coverage\n\n\n\n\nLike and follow KSTP-TV on Facebook\n\n\n\nFollow KSTP-TV on Instagram\n\n\n\nSubscribe to KSTP-TV’s YouTube channel\n\n\n\nFollow KSTP and set notification alerts on Twitter\n\n\n\nFollow KSTP-TV and set notification alerts on Bluesky\n\n\n\nFollow KSTP-TV on Threads\n\n\n\nFollow @KSTPNews on TikTok\n\nThe post 1-on-1 with leading Republican candidates for Minnesota governor first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/1-on-1-with-leading-republican-candidates-for-minnesota-governor/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:07:07.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FLindell-Demuth-Qualls.jpg","slug":"1-on-1-with-leading-republican-candidates-for-minnesota-governor"},{"id":"fp4ia4","title":"5 ON YOUR SIDE: Car air conditioning","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        5 ON YOUR SIDE: Smelly car solution5 ON YOUR SIDE: Smelly car solution\n\n\n\nDoes your car smell musty every...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        5 ON YOUR SIDE: Smelly car solution5 ON YOUR SIDE: Smelly car solution\n\n\n\nDoes your car smell musty every time you turn on the air conditioning? If the odor reminds you of a damp basement or a sweaty gym sock, the experts at Consumer Reports say there’s a good chance the problem is hiding inside your vehicle’s climate-control system, and lucky for you, there’s an easy fix!\n\n\n\nWhat you’re probably smelling is condensation from the evaporator inside your heating and cooling system. Basically, water collects in that area and, if it sits long enough, creates the musty smell. Your vehicle’s air conditioning system naturally creates condensation. \n\n\n\nMost of that water drains harmlessly underneath the car, which is why you may occasionally notice a small puddle parked beneath it. But if moisture lingers inside the evaporator housing, it can create the perfect environment for mold and bacteria to grow, causing those unpleasant odors every time you turn on the fan.\n\n\n\nFortunately, Consumer Reports says fixing the problem often doesn’t require a trip to the repair shop. Start by opening the windows and setting the interior fan to a low speed. Then use a disinfectant spray, such as Lysol or a cleaner specifically designed for automotive air conditioning systems, and spray it into the vehicle’s fresh air intake, aka the plenum.\n\n\n\nThe plenum can be found at the base of your windshield where your wipers are located. That’s where the air comes from that goes into your heating and cooling system. With the engine running and the fan turned on, spray the cleaner into both sides of the plenum intake.\n\n\n\nThe ventilation system will pull the disinfectant through the ductwork, helping kill odor-causing bacteria and freshen the air inside the vehicle. Keep the windows open during the process to help air out the cabin.\n\n\n\nAnd if your vehicle has a cabin air filter, Consumer Reports recommends removing it before spraying the cleaner so the disinfectant can circulate more effectively through the system. And while you’re at it, consider replacing the filter altogether. A dirty cabin filter can restrict airflow, affect system performance, and contribute to unpleasant odors, and replacing it yourself can often save both time and money.\n\n\n\nAnd don’t overlook the sunroof! Consumer Reports says many vehicles have drainage channels around the sunroof that can become clogged with leaves and debris. When that happens, water can backup into the headliner or even drip onto seats and carpeting, creating another source of unwanted odors.\n\n\n\n\nThe post 5 ON YOUR SIDE: Car air conditioning first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/featured-on-5/5-on-your-side-car-air-conditioning/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:57:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-29-10h20m52s209.png","slug":"5-on-your-side-car-air-conditioning"},{"id":"yekbir","title":"Head-on crash in northern Minnesota kills 2 drivers","excerpt":"Two drivers were killed Sunday afternoon in a head-on crash on Highway 169 in Itasca County. The State Patrol did not say what led to the crash but alcohol is not suspected to be a factor.","content":"Two drivers were killed Sunday afternoon in a head-on crash on Highway 169 in Itasca County. The State Patrol did not say what led to the crash but alcohol is not suspected to be a factor.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/fatal-crash-itasca-county-june-29-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:44:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2252769778-2.jpg","slug":"head-on-crash-in-northern-minnesota-kills-2-drivers"},{"id":"2z3rcn","title":"Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance","excerpt":"Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a \"foreign substance,\" according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.","content":"Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a \"foreign substance,\" according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/heart-kidney-medication-recalled-over-foreign-substance","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:59:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffda-hq.jpeg","slug":"nearly-1-million-bottles-of-heart-and-kidney-medication-recalled-over-foreign-substance"},{"id":"r4rkax","title":"More supplements sold on Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target sites recalled","excerpt":"More TNVitamins products are being pulled from shelves over Salmonella fears.","content":"More TNVitamins products are being pulled from shelves over Salmonella fears.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/more-supplements-sold-amazon-walmart-tiktok-shop-target-sites-recalled","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T12:38:12.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmore-moringa-recalls.jpg","slug":"more-supplements-sold-on-amazon-walmart-tiktok-shop-target-sites-recalled"},{"id":"sd5y9k","title":"Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations","excerpt":"A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.","content":"A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/utah-largest-wildfire-forces-more-evacuations","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T18:52:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-27-114147.png","slug":"utah-wildfire-grows-rapidly-forcing-more-evacuations"},{"id":"7q0gnf","title":"Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite","excerpt":"Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.","content":"Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/texas-agricultural-officials-issue-emergency-quarantines-across-21-counties-screwworm-parasite","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:39:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2280736052.jpg","slug":"texas-agricultural-officials-issue-emergency-quarantines-across-21-counties-for-screwworm-parasite"},{"id":"jvjsvp","title":"RandBall: Is the Kirill Kaprizov-Mats Zuccarello tandem for the Wild about to break up?","excerpt":"Mats Zuccarello and Kirill Kaprizov have had chemistry almost from the start for the Wild. But is the duo about to go their separate ways?","content":"Mats Zuccarello and Kirill Kaprizov have had chemistry almost from the start for the Wild. But is the duo about to go their separate ways?","url":"https://www.startribune.com/mn-wild-nhl-free-agency-kirill-kaprizov-mats-zuccarello-quinn-hughes-dylan-larkin/601862622","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:22:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"randball-is-the-kirill-kaprizov-mats-zuccarello-tandem-for-the-wild-about-to-break-up"},{"id":"4s2al8","title":"Minneapolis City Council Member Aisha Chughtai takes mental health leave","excerpt":"Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai has announced that she is taking a one-month mental health leave of absence.\n\n\n\nChughtai released a statement saying in part that she will be addressing her mental health through a program for clinical depression and anxiety.\n\n\n\nShe said the toll fro...","content":"Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai has announced that she is taking a one-month mental health leave of absence.\n\n\n\nChughtai released a statement saying in part that she will be addressing her mental health through a program for clinical depression and anxiety.\n\n\n\nShe said the toll from “several mass shootings,” the municipal election and Operation Metro Surge contributed to her decision to step away.\n\n\n\nHer full statement is below:\n\n\n\n“Representing, organizing, protecting, and showing up for your neighbors is a rewarding and challenging job. The last year has brought unique challenges that have affected every person in our communities, from a high-stakes election, to several mass shootings, and a federal occupation. Like 23% of American adults, I also work everyday to manage my mental health. I have ignored my own need for more help for too long. That’s why I want to share some personal news. I will be taking a leave from the city for a month to address my mental health through a rigorous outpatient program for clinical depression and anxiety. My office will remain open to continue serving the people of Ward 10 but I will be absent for one Council Meeting on July 16. I love representing the people of this Ward. It’s the greatest honor of my life. And that’s why I feel obligated to do so to the best of my abilities. Because of the current state of my mental health, I fear falling short of that obligation. That’s why I’m briefly stepping back. I fully expect to return energized and ready to give more than ever for the people of Ward 10 and everyone in the city. Everyone deserves to feel that they have the space, resources, and support to care for their own basic health, and that includes mental health. I want to thank everyone who has shown me grace and support across my tenure on the Council, including my colleagues. I wanted to be honest, and fully transparent, with all of you about my absence, because you deserve nothing less. I know that when I return, I’ll be back stronger, ready to form deeper partnerships, and ready to fight even harder for our neighbors.”\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minneapolis City Council Member Aisha Chughtai takes mental health leave first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minneapolis-city-council-member-aisha-chughtai-takes-mental-health-leave/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:02:57.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-29-10h49m17s331.png","slug":"minneapolis-city-council-member-aisha-chughtai-takes-mental-health-leave"},{"id":"t41l3w","title":"Eden Prairie brothers' lemonade stand funds veteran support, from $359 to $60K","excerpt":"As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, two young brothers in Eden Prairie are showing their patriotism by turning a simple lemonade stand into a powerful way to support veterans.","content":"As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, two young brothers in Eden Prairie are showing their patriotism by turning a simple lemonade stand into a powerful way to support veterans.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/eden-prairie-brothers-lemonade-stand-funds-veteran-support-from-359-60k","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Corin.Hoggard@fox.com (Corin Hoggard)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:49:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-28-16h44m16s282.png","slug":"eden-prairie-brothers-lemonade-stand-funds-veteran-support-from-359-to-60k"},{"id":"96vx7i","title":"Cathedral Hill fireworks: St. Paul Rotary Club raises $165K to revive July 4 tradition","excerpt":"St. Paul is bringing back its big Fourth of July fireworks show, just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday.","content":"St. Paul is bringing back its big Fourth of July fireworks show, just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/cathedral-hill-fireworks-st-paul-rotary-club-raises-165k-revive-july-4th-tradition","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Leon.Purvis@fox.com (Leon Purvis)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:31:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-28-19h41m03s220.png","slug":"cathedral-hill-fireworks-st-paul-rotary-club-raises-165k-to-revive-july-4-tradition"},{"id":"snw404","title":"Feeding our Future fraud: Burnsville man arrested in Somalia","excerpt":"Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, arrested last Thursday in Somalia in connection with the Feeding our Future fraud scheme, was among the four dozen suspects initially indicted.","content":"Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, arrested last Thursday in Somalia in connection with the Feeding our Future fraud scheme, was among the four dozen suspects initially indicted.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/feeding-our-future-fraud-burnsville-man-arrested-somalia","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Soyoung.Kim@fox.com (Soyoung Kim)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:23:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F10%2Ffeeding-our-future.jpg","slug":"feeding-our-future-fraud-burnsville-man-arrested-in-somalia"},{"id":"o15jd7","title":"Minnesota teacher, coach arrested for sending explicit Snapchat photos to student","excerpt":"A Minnesota teacher and cross country coach is accused of sending explicit photos of himself to a student on Snapchat, according to a criminal complaint.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Sutton Thomas Junkermeier was arrested at his Lake Lillian home on Friday after...","content":"A Minnesota teacher and cross country coach is accused of sending explicit photos of himself to a student on Snapchat, according to a criminal complaint.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Sutton Thomas Junkermeier was arrested at his Lake Lillian home on Friday after the teen’s mother reported the incident to deputies.\n\n\n\nThe teen told investigators that Junkermeier used the Snapchat username “Sutton_Junk” and send him messages about cross-country, college and sports before the conversation turned explicit.\n\n\n\nThat’s when Junkermeier allegedly sent shirtless and naked photos, including texts that said, “We best not tell anyone about this,” and “I know last night got a little crazy but let’s keep this between us.”\n\n\n\nAccording to the Minnesota High School League (MSHSL) website, Junkermeier is the cross country head coach at Atwater Cosmos Grove City School. \n\n\n\n Kip Lynk, superintendent of Atwater Cosmos Grove City Public Schools, confirmed Junkermeier has been placed on leave.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minnesota teacher, coach arrested for sending explicit Snapchat photos to student first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minnesota-teacher-coach-arrested-for-sending-explicit-snapchat-photos-to-student/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:50:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FJunkermeier-full-mug.jpg","slug":"minnesota-teacher-coach-arrested-for-sending-explicit-snapchat-photos-to-student"},{"id":"5812zz","title":"Sports Wrap, June 28: Wolves acquire Ball, Wild still pursuing Larkin, Twins, and Lynx","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Sports Wrap June 28, Part 1: Wolves acquire Ball and Lynx keep rolling \n\n\n\nIn case you missed it: Our Chr...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Sports Wrap June 28, Part 1: Wolves acquire Ball and Lynx keep rolling \n\n\n\nIn case you missed it: Our Chris Long, Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson, and Alec Ausmus went back-and-forth Sunday night on Sports Wrap. The Twins, Lynx, Wild, and Wolves all came up.\n\n\n\nIt’s a fixture every Sunday night at 10:35 p.m. on 5-Eyewitness News.\n\n\n\nThe first segment was focused on the Wolves’ move to acquire guard LaMelo Ball in a trade with Charlotte. The first place Lynx also came up before the commercial break.\n\n\n\n***Click the video box above to watch the 1st segment of Sports Wrap June 28th on the Wolves and Lynx***\n\n\n\nThe second segment hit on the Wild and Twins. How long can the Wild wait out Detroit on the Dylan Larkin trade front? Free agency begins Wednesday. How active do the Wild need to be?\n\n\n\nThe 2-4 week for the Twins also came up before the show was over.\n\n\n\n***Click the video box below to watch the 2nd segment of Sports Wrap from Sun. June 28th or if on our app, swipe to the right***\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe team of Long, Ausmus, and Wolfson collectively has over 50 years of experience covering the Minnesota sports scene.\n\n\n\nWolfson is also a regular on Skor North, joining hosts Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays.\nThe post Sports Wrap, June 28: Wolves acquire Ball, Wild still pursuing Larkin, Twins, and Lynx first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/sports-wrap-june-28-wolves-acquire-ball-wild-still-pursuing-larkin-twins-and-lynx/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Darren Wolfson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:38:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP24333037491417-Cropped.jpg","slug":"sports-wrap-june-28-wolves-acquire-ball-wild-still-pursuing-larkin-twins-and-lynx"},{"id":"42l2h3","title":"Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal","excerpt":"Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the government’s sprawling investigation of illicit gambling on basketball games, accused of tailoring his 2024 performance with the Milwaukee Bucks to reward bettors and chip away at his own financial problems, authorities said Monday.\nBeasley...","content":"Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the government’s sprawling investigation of illicit gambling on basketball games, accused of tailoring his 2024 performance with the Milwaukee Bucks to reward bettors and chip away at his own financial problems, authorities said Monday.\nBeasley has been out of the NBA since playing with the Detroit Pistons in 2024-25. Another former NBA player, Ed Davis, was also charged in the indictment unsealed in Brooklyn federal court against six people.\nU.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. said they “turned professional basketball into a criminal betting operation.”\nThe schemes, he added, “erode the integrity of American sports and victimize the sports-watching public.”\nNocella said hundreds of thousands of dollars were wagered through popular gambling sites. The indictment says Beasley had financial woes, including millions of dollars in gambling losses, and had relied on Davis, a former teammate, for financial help.\n“Malik maintains his presumption of innocence throughout this two-year investigation,” Beasley’s attorney, Steve Haney, said. “We ask that people reserve judgment until all the facts are known.”\n              Feds say Beasley tipped others about his play\nIn return for fixing his performance, Beasley got paid by his money-winning co-conspirators and his debts to Davis were reduced or eliminated, the indictment alleges.\nIn one example, according to the court filing, Beasley informed Davis that he would try to outperform the 3.5 prop line bet for rebounds in Milwaukee’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers on March 10, 2024.\nWith a second left, and the Bucks ahead by seven points, any shot by the Clippers would not have affected the outcome. But Beasley challenged the shot and then dashed past four players to grab the rebound as the horn sounded.\nBeasley finished with four rebounds that night — an overperformance and a winning prop bet, the indictment states.\n“What’s funny is after he got it he had a big sigh of relief,” a co-conspirator said in a text message, according to the indictment.\nIn other games, Beasley told Davis that he would underperform certain statistics, the government alleges.\nThe NBA said it would continue to cooperate with authorities.\n“We take these allegations with the utmost seriousness, and the integrity of our game remains our top priority,” spokesperson Mike Bass said.\n              Investigation has kept Beasley on sidelines\nBeasley last played in the NBA for the Pistons in 2025, averaging 16 points per game. He is one of five players in NBA history with more than 300 3-pointers in a season, but he did not play in the league last season because of the investigation.\nBeasley’s financial problems have been widely reported, including lawsuits by his Detroit landlord and payment disputes with a Milwaukee barber and Minnesota dentist.\nDavis’ attorney did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment. He was an NBA journeyman who was primarily a backup in a 12-year career that got him roughly $48 million in gross salary. Davis and Beasley were teammates in Minnesota in 2020-21.\nPaolo Zamorano, a sports agent who formerly represented Davis, was also charged with placing bets based on Beasley’s information. Defense attorney Ken Breen said Zamorano denies wrongdoing and “looks forward to his day in court.”\n              Other NBA figures arrested in 2025\nAuthorities last fall announced a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and well-known basketball figures such as Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and coach of the Portland Trail Blazers at the time.\nBillups is accused of participating in a conspiracy to fix high-stakes card games tied to La Cosa Nostra organized crime families that cheated unsuspecting gamblers out of at least $7 million. He has pleaded not guilty.\nIn April, former NBA player Damon Jones, 49, became the first person to plead guilty. He was accused of defrauding major sportsbooks, including DraftKings and FanDuel, and filching millions of dollars from unwitting poker players.\nJones was charged with selling or attempting to sell insider information to bettors based on his relationships in the NBA.\nAnother key figure is Terry Rozier, who was on the Miami Heat when he was charged in 2025. Rozier is accused of conspiring with friends to help them win bets on his performance during a 2023 game when he played for the Charlotte Hornets. He, too, has pleaded not guilty.\nIn 2024, former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter pleaded guilty in a separate gambling case. Porter said he took himself out of games early so co-conspirators could win bets on his performance, saying he did it “to get out from under large gambling debts.”\n___\nAssociated Press writers Tim Reynolds in Miami and Michael R. Sisak in New York contributed to this report.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-us-headlines/former-nba-players-malik-beasley-ed-davis-are-latest-to-be-charged-in-gambling-scandal/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:33:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F04%2FAP22103113539517-Cropped.jpg","slug":"former-nba-players-malik-beasley-ed-davis-are-latest-to-be-charged-in-gambling-scandal"},{"id":"j0oq0l","title":"Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday dramatically expanded presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve.\nThe justices allowed Fed governor Lisa Cook to stay in her job while s...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday dramatically expanded presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve.\nThe justices allowed Fed governor Lisa Cook to stay in her job while she fights the Republican president’s effort to fire her over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she has denied. \nBut other than at the nation’s central bank, with its role of setting interest rates, the court held that presidents have free rein to fire agency heads at will, despite federal laws that require a cause for such dismissals and a 91-year-old decision that had limited executive authority.\nWith the six conservative justices in the majority, the nine-member court jettisoned its unanimous decision in Humphrey’s Executor that had limited when presidents can fire agencies’ board members — in part to try to ensure decision-making free of political influence.\n“We hold that such protection from removal is contrary to the separation of powers enshrined in the Constitution,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the court. \n              Support for Trump’s position\nThe justices ruled in the case of former Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter, whom Trump fired without cause despite a provision of federal law that requires a reason. The logic of the decision extends to other agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, where Trump also has fired board members.\nTrump voiced his approval in a Truth Social post. “It is such an Honor to be the sitting President who won this Historic and Unprecedented Ruling, one of the most important ever given with respect to Presidential Powers,” he wrote.\nThe court already had signaled its support for the Trump administration’s position, over the liberals’ objection, by allowing Slaughter and the board members of other agencies to be removed from their jobs even as their legal challenges continued.\nNo president before Trump had sought to wrest control of the agencies that regulate wide swaths of American life, including nuclear energy, product safety and labor relations. But at arguments in Slaughter’s case in December, the six conservatives, including three appointed by Trump, seemed more concerned about issuing a ruling that would endure than handing too much power to Trump.\nTheir rhetoric was reminiscent of the presidential immunity case in 2024 that allowed Trump to avoid prosecution for his efforts to undo his 2020 presidential election loss to Democrat Joe Biden. The court is writing a decision “for the ages,” Justice Neil Gorsuch said then.\nJustice Sonia Sotomayor, in a dissent she summarized aloud in the courtroom, said the ruling could lead to “submission, instability, and even oppression.” \n“The president, to be sure, emerges with more power than ever before. That power was given to him by six justices on this court, not the people or the Constitution,” Sotomayor said.\n              Fed governor Cook’s case\nIn Cook’s case, the court voted 5-4 to reject the Trump administration’s effort to get Cook out of her job now. Roberts, Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the three liberal justices were in the majority.\nAllowing Cook to be ousted now, Roberts wrote, “would allow the President to remove a member of the Federal Reserve at any time, for any reason, without any notice before, and without any judicial check after. That would turn for-cause protection into little more than at-will employment.”\nRoberts did include a footnote in his opinion noting that nothing forbids Trump from “trying again” to fire her, provided she is given proper notice and a chance to contest it.\nTrump suggested he would take Roberts up on the offer, saying on Truth Social that “we will take appropriate action immediately to make sure that someone who has committed wrongdoing will not be making vital decisions concerning the Welfare of the United States of America!”\nCook, who was nominated to the Fed’s Board of Governors by Biden, can continue in her post at least as long as her lawsuit challenging her firing goes on, the court said. The Trump administration is appealing a lower-court ruling in her favor.\nBesides trying to fire Cook, Trump had threatened to fire former Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell if he didn’t leave the board when his term as chairman ended in mid-May. Powell has remained as a governor, even as Kevin Warsh has replaced him as chairman.\nJudges on lower courts have allowed Cook to remain in her post as one of seven central bank governors. \nThe true motivation for trying to fire Cook, Trump’s critics say, is the Republican president’s desire to exert control over U.S. interest rate policy. If Trump succeeds in removing Cook, the first Black woman to be a Federal Reserve governor, he could replace her with his own appointee and gain a majority on the Fed’s board. The case is being closely watched by Wall Street investors and could have broad impacts on the financial markets and the U.S. economy.\nCook said her case was “never about mortgage documents signed years before I became a Federal Reserve governor.”\n“It was an attempt to remove me on a manufactured pretext because I refused to bow to political pressure and continued to set interest rates based only on what would best serve the American people. That is the most fundamental obligation of a Federal Reserve governor,” Cook said in a statement.\n              Trump’s confrontation with the Fed\nTrump has been dismissive of worries that cutting rates too quickly could trigger higher inflation. He wants dramatic reductions so the government can borrow more cheaply and Americans can pay lower borrowing costs for new homes, cars or other large purchases, as worries about high costs have soured some voters on his economic management.\nThe Fed has left its key rate unchanged this year, but a growing chorus of policymakers is expressing concern about persistently high inflation and suggesting the central bank could raise its benchmark rate by the end of this year or leave it unchanged.\nWhile Cook’s case was under review at the high court, Trump dramatically escalated his confrontation with the Fed. The Justice Department opened a criminal investigation of Powell and served the central bank with subpoenas. \nThe investigation ended in late April, the department said. The announcement cleared a major roadblock to the confirmation of Warsh as Powell’s successor.\nThe case against Cook stems from allegations she claimed two properties, in Michigan and Georgia, as “primary residences” in June and July 2021, before she joined the Fed board. Such claims can lead to a lower mortgage rate and smaller down payment than if one of them was declared as a rental property or second home.\nThose applications, Solicitor General D. John Sauer said in January, are evidence of “gross negligence at best” and give Trump reason to fire her. In any event, he argued, courts shouldn’t be reviewing his decision and Cook has no right to a hearing.\nCook has denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime.\n___\nFollow the AP’s coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court at https://apnews.com/hub/us-supreme-court.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/supreme-court-says-feds-cook-can-keep-her-job-for-now-but-it-upholds-other-trump-firings/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:24:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSupreme_Court_14324.jpg","slug":"supreme-court-says-feds-cook-can-keep-her-job-for-now-but-it-upholds-other-trump-firings"},{"id":"g4th7r","title":"Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.\nThe 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed b...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.\nThe 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots to arrive and be counted some number of days after the election, provided they are postmarked by Election Day. The outcome spares officials the headache of changing their ballot rules just a few months before the 2026 midterm congressional elections.\nIn just over half those states, the more forgiving deadlines apply only to ballots cast by military and overseas voters.\nJustice Amy Coney Barrett wrote the court’s majority opinion, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and the three liberal justices.\nFederal laws setting a single Election Day “leave open when those votes must be received,” Barrett wrote.\nCongress could change the law, she said. “If varied deadlines for ballot receipt similarly call for a national solution, the American people must choose it through their elected representatives,” Barrett wrote.\nJustice Samuel Alito wrote the dissent for four justices. “Not only is today’s decision inconsistent with statutory text, legal context, historical practice, and precedent; it also threatens to produce lamentable consequences,” Alito wrote. “The majority’s holding spawns a slurry of troubling election-law questions and risks further undermining Americans’ confidence in election integrity.”\nThe legal challenge was part of Trump’s broader attack on most mail balloting, which he has said breeds fraud despite strong evidence to the contrary and years of experience in numerous states. Trump has repeatedly claimed that his loss to Joe Biden in 2020 resulted from fraud even though more than 60 court decisions and his own attorney general said that argument had no merit.\nTrump called the court ruling a “tremendous loss” and renewed his call for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which has made it through the House of Representatives but not the Senate.\n“There is only one reason to oppose — CHEATING!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. \nAmong other changes, the legislation would limit who is able to receive a mail ballot and impose a documentary proof-of-citizenship requirement for registering to vote.\n“If we want fair and secure elections, Election Day should mean exactly what it says, which is why this decision makes it even more imperative that Congress pass the SAVE America Act,” RNC Chairman Joe Gruters said in a statement.\nThe court heard arguments in March in a case from Mississippi pitting the state against Trump’s Republican administration and the Republican and Libertarian parties. At issue was whether federal law sets a single Election Day that requires ballots to be both cast by voters and received by state officials.\nThe federal appeals court in New Orleans struck down a Mississippi law allowing ballots to be counted if they arrive within five business days of the election and are postmarked by Election Day.\nThe outcome is a “sigh of relief” for a lot of election administrators, said Stephen Richer, a Republican and the former top election administrator in Arizona’s Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix.\nA ruling in favor of the Republican National Committee “would have created a whole host of administrative challenges for the affected states,” said Richer, who is now a legal fellow at the Cato Institute.\nRNC officials did not immediately respond Monday to email and telephone requests for comment.\n___\nFollow the AP’s coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court at https://apnews.com/hub/us-supreme-court.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-political/supreme-court-rules-states-can-count-late-arriving-mailed-ballots-rejecting-trump-led-challenge/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:08:08.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSupreme_Court_Mail-In_Ballots_9_256-e1782748896413.jpg","slug":"supreme-court-rules-states-can-count-late-arriving-mailed-ballots-rejecting-trump-led-challenge"},{"id":"fgw0ns","title":"Convicted sex trafficker Anton Lazzaro asks Trump administration to commute sentence","excerpt":"The former Minnesota Republican operative’s attorney said the case only landed in federal court because of Lazzaro’s “outspoken political opinions.”","content":"The former Minnesota Republican operative’s attorney said the case only landed in federal court because of Lazzaro’s “outspoken political opinions.”","url":"https://www.startribune.com/convicted-sex-trafficker-anton-lazzaro-asks-trump-administration-to-commute-sentence/601862884","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:20:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"convicted-sex-trafficker-anton-lazzaro-asks-trump-administration-to-commute-sentence"},{"id":"qgsnox","title":"Supreme Court rejects Trump’s push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jury’s finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her.\nThe high court declined to take up the case in a bri...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jury’s finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her.\nThe high court declined to take up the case in a brief, unexplained order, as is typical. Trump’s lawyers had argued that allegations leading to the $5 million verdict were propped up by “highly inflammatory” evidentiary rulings, including those that allowed the testimony of two other women who accused Trump of sexual abuse decades ago. Trump has denied all three women’s allegations.\nTrump’s attorneys argued the judge broke federal evidence rules in the case. They framed it as a distraction from Trump’s unique duties as president, though the verdict came before his return to the White House. \n“This mistreatment of a President cannot be allowed to stand,” Attorney Justin D. Smith wrote in court documents. Trump has since nominated Smith to be an appeals court judge. \nThe decision comes as the court hands down opinions in the biggest cases of the term, many key to Trump’s agenda. Trump has publicly vented his frustration with Supreme Court losses in highly personal terms before, including unusual and highly personal criticism when the majority struck down global tariffs he imposed under an emergency powers law.\nCarroll’s lawyers had urged the justices to pass on the case. They argued that the women’s testimony was relevant because the allegations were similar, and Judge Lewis Kaplan’s decisions were in line with others around the country. “This question is not worthy of review,” wrote attorney Roberta Kaplan, who is not related to the judge. \nCarroll, a longtime advice columnist and former TV talk show host, testified at a 2023 trial that Trump turned a friendly encounter in spring 1996 into a violent attack in the dressing room at Bergdorf Goodman, a luxury retailer across the street from Trump Tower. The jury also found Trump liable for defaming Carroll when he denied her allegation in 2022. \nThe Associated Press does not identify people who say they have been sexually assaulted unless they come forward publicly, as Carroll has done.\nA jury also awarded Carroll an additional $83.3 million after a second defamation trial. Trump is also appealing that ruling, though it’s not yet before the Supreme Court.\nTrump has successfully fended off other hefty court judgments, including a New York civil fraud penalty of over $500 million thrown out by a New York appeals court. The Supreme Court also granted him broad immunity from criminal prosecution in 2024, though it later narrowly rejected his bid to halt sentencing in his New York hush-money case. \n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Supreme Court rejects Trump’s push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/supreme-court-rejects-trumps-push-to-toss-5-million-verdict-in-e-jean-carroll-sexual-abuse-case-2/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:37:01.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2F5EWN-MTR-STILL.jpg","slug":"supreme-court-rejects-trumps-push-to-toss-5-million-verdict-in-e-jean-carroll-sexual-abuse-case"},{"id":"2rnbuq","title":"Best Backyards Contest","excerpt":"Win a $500 gift card to By the Yard and be featured on TV!\n\n\n\nEnter here!\n\n\n\n\nThe post Best Backyards Contest first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Win a $500 gift card to By the Yard and be featured on TV!\n\n\n\nEnter here!\n\n\n\n\nThe post Best Backyards Contest first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://ul.ink/24QCX1","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joni","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fbest-backyards-2026.jpg","slug":"best-backyards-contest"},{"id":"1t2ds9","title":"Oakdale Summerfest fireworks show disrupted by teen fights","excerpt":"Oakdale police are investigating several fights between groups of juveniles during the Cities Summerfest fireworks show on Saturday night.\n\n\n\nAccording to officers, a large group of teenagers created panic at Walton Park and investigators say that they also received reports of people with guns.\n\n...","content":"Oakdale police are investigating several fights between groups of juveniles during the Cities Summerfest fireworks show on Saturday night.\n\n\n\nAccording to officers, a large group of teenagers created panic at Walton Park and investigators say that they also received reports of people with guns.\n\n\n\nNo injuries were reported and police said they are working with Summerfest organizers and the city to evaluate additional security measures moving forward.\n\n\n\nPolice Chief Nick Newton released the following statement after the incident.\n\n\n\n“The events during last night’s Summerfest fireworks were understandably frightening for many of the families and residents who were there. On behalf of the Oakdale Police Department, I want to acknowledge the fear and uncertainty that many experienced. We are grateful that, despite the chaos, we had no reports of injuries. The Oakdale Police Department had a full complement of officers assigned to the event, in partnership with Oakdale Fire and Public Works. As the situation escalated, we quickly requested assistance from our law enforcement partners in neighboring jurisdictions, including Washington County, Ramsey County, Woodbury and Maplewood, who responded promptly to help restore order and ensure the safe departure of attendees. During the incident, officers responded to multiple fights and a large group of unruly juveniles whose actions created panic throughout the park. We received one report from an attendee who believed they saw individuals with handguns. At this time, that report has not been confirmed, and we have no confirmed reports of shots being fired at the event. We know many in our community have questions about what happened. Our department is actively reviewing the events of last night and will continue working with Summerfest organizers and our public safety partners to evaluate additional security measures for future events. Summerfest has long been a tradition that brings our community together. It is disappointing that the actions of a relatively small group overshadowed an otherwise successful celebration. We remain committed to keeping Oakdale a safe place to live, work, and celebrate together.”\nThe post Oakdale Summerfest fireworks show disrupted by teen fights first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/oakdale-summerfest-fireworks-show-disrupted-by-teen-fights/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:37:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Foakdale-fights.jpg","slug":"oakdale-summerfest-fireworks-show-disrupted-by-teen-fights"},{"id":"61vvu8","title":"Minnesota Aurora Season Update","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnesota Aurora Season Update \n\n\n\nThe electric energy of the FIFA World Cup is sweeping the globe, and M...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnesota Aurora Season Update \n\n\n\nThe electric energy of the FIFA World Cup is sweeping the globe, and Minnesota is feeling every bit of it through the unstoppable Minnesota Aurora. The Aurora are tearing through the USL-W League season with a thrilling undefeated 11-0-0 record, proving that world-class soccer is alive and thriving right here in the Twin Cities. Goalkeeper coach Manú Costa, whose remarkable journey in the game spans continents, and Taylor Kane, Minnesota Aurora goalkeeper, joins us to talk about the team and soccer camps still open for registration for the August session.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minnesota Aurora Season Update first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/minnesota-aurora-season-update/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:21:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Faurora.jpg","slug":"minnesota-aurora-season-update"},{"id":"v0wsyf","title":"Money Monday: “Pink Tax”","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Money Monday: “Pink Tax” \n\n\n\nThe so-called “pink tax” is a hot topic among women who often find themselve...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Money Monday: “Pink Tax” \n\n\n\nThe so-called “pink tax” is a hot topic among women who often find themselves paying more for certain services than men do. Minnesota Live brought in one of their trusted financial experts to break it all down with Paul Folger on Money Monday. Click here to explore more of Paul’s eye-opening money stories.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Money Monday: “Pink Tax” first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/money-monday-pink-tax/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:21:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fpink-tax.jpg","slug":"money-monday-pink-tax"},{"id":"jex2m2","title":"Richfield community holds vigil for U.S. Marine lost at sea","excerpt":"A Richfield community hosted a vigil Sunday night for a man in the U.S. Marines that they say has been lost at sea since Thursday.","content":"A Richfield community hosted a vigil Sunday night for a man in the U.S. Marines that they say has been lost at sea since Thursday.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/richfield-family-holds-vigil-u-s-marine-lost-sea","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:18:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F6_28-richfield-marine-vigil-kmspeme001_19_12_59_mp_00.17.40.02.jpg","slug":"richfield-community-holds-vigil-for-us-marine-lost-at-sea"},{"id":"gr43rc","title":"Northland Community School teacher charged with assault, accused of slapping student","excerpt":"A Northland Community School teacher faces a misdemeanor assault charge after a reported classroom incident involving a student. The teacher is accused of slapping a student, and it was captured on camera.","content":"A Northland Community School teacher faces a misdemeanor assault charge after a reported classroom incident involving a student. The teacher is accused of slapping a student, and it was captured on camera.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/northland-community-school-teacher-faces-assault-charge-after-slapping-student","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T20:59:29.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FGettyImages-528773572.jpg","slug":"northland-community-school-teacher-charged-with-assault-accused-of-slapping-student"},{"id":"43pghy","title":"Cold Spring stabbing: Man dead, suspect held at Stearns County Jail","excerpt":"Authorities are investigating after a man was killed in a stabbing and another man was taken into custody in Cold Spring Saturday night.","content":"Authorities are investigating after a man was killed in a stabbing and another man was taken into custody in Cold Spring Saturday night.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/cold-spring-stabbing-man-dead-suspect-held-stearns-county-jail","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:37:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2F10_26_24-mpls-shooting-15th-av-21st-street-raw-sst_00.03.28.58.jpg","slug":"cold-spring-stabbing-man-dead-suspect-held-at-stearns-county-jail"},{"id":"e7hzd0","title":"Half of states sue Trump administration over its strict interpretation of Medicaid work rules","excerpt":"NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia on Monday sued the Trump administration over its recent guidance on new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the strict rules will prevent eligible Americans from accessing the care they need.\nThe attorneys general and governors w...","content":"NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia on Monday sued the Trump administration over its recent guidance on new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the strict rules will prevent eligible Americans from accessing the care they need.\nThe attorneys general and governors who filed the lawsuit allege that an interim final rule released earlier this month by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services oversteps the text of the law last summer that set in motion the changes to Medicaid. \nThey claim the Republican administration’s narrow interpretation of parts of the statute, including new limits to a medical frailty exemption, will create harmful coverage barriers and chaos in states that have been rushing to implement new systems by the January deadline.\n“Added administrative burdens will cause individuals who are eligible for Medicaid to lose or be denied coverage,” the plaintiffs write. “People with disabilities, patients in the middle of cancer treatment, or those struggling with another serious or complex health condition, shouldn’t be at risk of losing the care that helps maintain their health.”\nSpokespeople for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and CMS, the agencies named in the lawsuit, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.\nThe new Medicaid restrictions, which Democrats have criticized, were part of Trump’s big tax and policy law in 2025. The change affects those covered through an expansion in most states that gave more lower-income people access to the government’s safety net healthcare program.\nStarting Jan. 1, expansion enrollees age 19 to 64 will have to show that they work or do community service at least 80 hours a month or are in school at least half the time. There are exceptions for those considered medically frail or in addiction treatment programs, among others.\nThis month’s announcement from CMS caught states off guard with a new definition of medical frailty. The law had said medically frail people include those who have substance use disorders, disabilities or serious medical conditions. But the CMS rule went further, saying someone’s condition must “significantly impair” their ability to work, volunteer or attend school at the rates required in the law for them to be granted an exemption.\nIn 2027 and once in 2028, the patient can attest that they meet this definition. But when they try to renew coverage in 2028, they’ll need to prove it. Health analysts and state Medicaid directors have said they aren’t clear on what existing documentation could prove that point.\nIn the lawsuit, states allege that this change came “contrary to months of regular communications with CMS and preliminary guidance materials upon which Plaintiff States based their implementation plans.” They say CMS has still not provided states with enough clarity on how they can update their systems appropriately.\nNew York Attorney General Letitia James, one of the Democrats suing the administration, said the new rule puts thousands of her state’s residents at risk.\n“New Yorkers who are battling cancer, living with a disability, managing a serious mental health condition, or recovering from addiction should be able to get the health care they need without being buried in paperwork,” she said in a statement.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Half of states sue Trump administration over its strict interpretation of Medicaid work rules first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/half-of-states-sue-trump-administration-over-its-strict-interpretation-of-medicaid-work-rules/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:41:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FFaith_amp_Freedom_Coalition_43681.jpg","slug":"half-of-states-sue-trump-administration-over-its-strict-interpretation-of-medicaid-work-rules"},{"id":"uz1dm3","title":"Luigi Mangione's federal trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing postponed until January","excerpt":"Luigi Mangione's federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January, a judge said Monday, delaying it from the fall.","content":"Luigi Mangione's federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January, a judge said Monday, delaying it from the fall.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/luigi-mangiones-federal-trial-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing-postponed-until-january/601862908","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:22:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"luigi-mangiones-federal-trial-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing-postponed-until-january"},{"id":"94uuog","title":"Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing postponed until January","excerpt":"NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January, a judge said Monday, delaying it from the fall.\nU.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she was postponing the federal trial so Mangione’s lawyers can focus on his sta...","content":"NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January, a judge said Monday, delaying it from the fall.\nU.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she was postponing the federal trial so Mangione’s lawyers can focus on his state murder trial, which is scheduled to begin on Sept. 8.\nJury selection in the federal case will begin on Jan. 5, instead of Oct. 13, followed by opening statements and testimony on Jan. 25, instead of Nov. 4, Garnett said at a hearing in Manhattan.\nGarnett said she will not release the questionnaire that prospective jurors will be required to fill out until after the panel is chosen. Having it circulating online for months before jury selection “would only make what promises to be a difficult task more difficult,” she said.\nThe hearing started about a half-hour late after Mangione got stuck in a courthouse elevator. He appeared bemused as a pair of deputy U.S. Marshals belatedly led him into the courtroom. He briefly gazed at the courtroom gallery, where about two dozen of his supporters were sitting.\nGarnett said she had hoped with “undue optimism” to hold the federal trial in the fall but that “we can no longer wait to see what happens” in the state case.\n“In my view it’s simply impossible to be moving through the jury selection process in this case while the defendant and his counsel are fully occupied by conducting the state trial,” Garnett said.\nMangione’s lawyers declined to comment to reporters afterward.\nMangione has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges in the Dec. 4, 2024, killing. He could spend his life in prison if convicted in either case.\nWearing a beige jail suit, the 28-year-old Ivy League graduate appeared energetic and engaged during Monday’s short hearing. He watched keenly at times, knitting his fingers and resting his chin upon them.\nHe spoke animatedly with his lawyers, Karen Friedman Agnifilo and Marc Agnifilo, before the proceeding began, gesturing with his hands as he sat between them at the defense table.\nMangione’s federal charges allege that he traveled across state lines by bus to stalk and kill Thompson and that he used means such as a cellphone, the internet, interstate highways and stayed at a hostel that serves out-of-state customers while planning and carrying out the attack.\nAt a hearing in the state case in February, Mangione spoke out against the prospect of two trials, telling the judge: “It’s the same trial twice. One plus one is two. Double jeopardy by any commonsense definition.”\nMangione’s lawyers had argued that back-to-back trials on a compressed timeline would violate his constitutional rights.\nThompson, 50, was killed as he walked to a Manhattan hotel for UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference. \nSurveillance video showed a masked gunman shooting him from behind. Police say “delay,” “deny” and “depose” were written on the ammunition, mimicking a phrase used to describe how insurers avoid paying claims.\nMangione was arrested five days later at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 230 miles (370 kilometers) west of Manhattan.\nIn January, Garnett took the death penalty off the table but ruled that prosecutors could use items collected from Mangione’s backpack during his arrest as evidence against him.\nThey included a 3D-printed pistol that investigators said matched the one used to kill Thompson and a notebook in which authorities say Mangione described his intent to “wack” an insurance executive.\nEarlier this month, Mangione’s lawyers said they would pursue a psychiatric defense in the state case, but reversed course a day later. The defense, involving claims that he was suffering from extreme emotional disturbance at the time of the killing, isn’t allowed in federal court.\nMangione has become a cause célèbre for people upset with the health insurance industry. \nAn online fundraiser for his legal defense fund has raised more than $1.5 million and his court appearances have attracted a cadre of supporters, some of whom have worn “FREE LUIGI” T-shirts and green clothing — the color worn by the Mario Bros. video game character Luigi.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing postponed until January first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/luigi-mangiones-federal-trial-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing-postponed-until-january/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:21:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FUnitedHealthcare_CEO_Killed_691_8.jpg","slug":"luigi-mangiones-federal-trial-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing-postponed-until-january"},{"id":"wqsgre","title":"Must See Museums: New Brighton History Center","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Must See Museums: New Brighton History Center \n\n\n\nThe New Brighton Area Historical Society has been passi...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Must See Museums: New Brighton History Center \n\n\n\nThe New Brighton Area Historical Society has been passionately preserving the rich history of New Brighton and the old Mounds View Township area since 1980. When the Soo Railroad Line decided to remove their beloved 1880s depot, the historical society swooped in, relocated the charming century-old building and transformed it into a vibrant history center. Minnesota Live photojournalist Bill Middeke visited the New Brighton History Center for this week’s Must See Museums, where admission is free and the annual Rhubarb Fest kicks off the very first weekend in June.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Must See Museums: New Brighton History Center first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/must-see-museums-new-brighton-history-center/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:21:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmust-see-museum.jpg","slug":"must-see-museums-new-brighton-history-center"},{"id":"n0ohcp","title":"Crystal Cave","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Crystal Cave \n\n\n\nWisconsin’s longest cave is just a short drive away, and Crystal Cave in Spring Valley i...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Crystal Cave \n\n\n\nWisconsin’s longest cave is just a short drive away, and Crystal Cave in Spring Valley is the perfect cool escape from this week’s stifling heat and humidity. Reporter Kristin Haubrich takes us on a thrilling spelunking adventure through the winding underground wonder. And if you’re craving more fun above ground, Crystal Cave also features an 18-hole mini golf course and gem panning for the whole family.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Crystal Cave first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/crystal-cave-3/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:21:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcave.jpg","slug":"crystal-cave"},{"id":"d7wycu","title":"The World’s Largest Nutcracker","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        The World’s Largest Nutcracker \n\n\n\nA towering new landmark has arrived in southwest Minnesota, and it’s t...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        The World’s Largest Nutcracker \n\n\n\nA towering new landmark has arrived in southwest Minnesota, and it’s turning heads in the small town of Luverne. The World’s Largest Nutcracker stands an impressive 65 feet tall and is already making waves online. Builder and store owner Vance Walgrave joined Minnesota Live to share the story behind this one-of-a-kind creation.\n\n\n\n\nThe post The World’s Largest Nutcracker first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/the-worlds-largest-nutcracker/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:21:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fnutcracker.jpg","slug":"the-worlds-largest-nutcracker"},{"id":"7t5h82","title":"Fatal single-car crash in Carlton County leaves 1 dead, 1 critical","excerpt":"A deadly single-vehicle crash in Carlton County killed one man and left another in critical condition on Sunday evening, according to the sheriff’s office.\n\n\n\nDeputies responded to the intersection of Thompson Road and Kangas Road at about 6:30 p.m. where they say the victim’s car went off the ro...","content":"A deadly single-vehicle crash in Carlton County killed one man and left another in critical condition on Sunday evening, according to the sheriff’s office.\n\n\n\nDeputies responded to the intersection of Thompson Road and Kangas Road at about 6:30 p.m. where they say the victim’s car went off the road.\n\n\n\nBoth men, from the Barnum area, were in the same car. One man was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was airlifted to a Duluth hospital.\n\n\n\nThe names of the victims have not been released.\nThe post Fatal single-car crash in Carlton County leaves 1 dead, 1 critical first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/fatal-single-car-crash-in-carlton-county-leaves-1-dead-1-critical/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:12:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2F60327E00-MTVZQ.jpg","slug":"fatal-single-car-crash-in-carlton-county-leaves-1-dead-1-critical"},{"id":"wt6tk8","title":"A Heatwave begins today!","excerpt":"Good Monday morning!\n\n\n\nGET READY FOR THE HEAT!\n\n\n\n*A FORECAST FIRST ALERT IS IN EFFECT FROM TODAY INTO THURSDAY FOR TEMPERATURES IN THE 90s WITH HIGHER HEAT INDEX READINGS.\n\n\n\n*AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 100-110 THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING*\n\n\n\nThe heat...","content":"Good Monday morning!\n\n\n\nGET READY FOR THE HEAT!\n\n\n\n*A FORECAST FIRST ALERT IS IN EFFECT FROM TODAY INTO THURSDAY FOR TEMPERATURES IN THE 90s WITH HIGHER HEAT INDEX READINGS.\n\n\n\n*AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 100-110 THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING*\n\n\n\nThe heat is really coming at us today and this will be the hottest day of what will be a hot week of weather.\n\n\n\nWe will see a few thunderstorms at times, starting later this evening. An isolated severe storm with high winds and hail will be possible.\n\n\n\nToday, afternoon temperatures will rise into the middle 90s and with Miami-like humidity, it will feel like it’s over 100-degrees starting at noon. The heat index will reach at high as 105 to 110 this afternoon and early this evening.\n\n\n\nThe heat and humidity will last into Tuesday with mainly rain-free weather and only a small thunderstorm threat.\n\n\n\nThe Fourth right now looks warm and muggy with scattered thunderstorms…stay tuned!\n\n\n\nHave a great day and stay cool!\n\n\n\nKen\nThe post A Heatwave begins today! first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/weather-forecast/a-heatwave-begins-today/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ken Barlow","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:22:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2FForecast-First-Alert.jpg","slug":"a-heatwave-begins-today"},{"id":"u7cllt","title":"Iran’s president says $6B in frozen assets in Qatar to be released as US talks challenged","excerpt":"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s president said Monday that $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets would be released by Qatar as negotiations with the United States were challenged by attacks across the Persian Gulf this weekend. \nMasoud Pezeshkian ‘s mention of the funds appear aimed at se...","content":"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s president said Monday that $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets would be released by Qatar as negotiations with the United States were challenged by attacks across the Persian Gulf this weekend. \nMasoud Pezeshkian ‘s mention of the funds appear aimed at selling the Iranian public on the interim deal, particularly as its grip on the Strait of Hormuz has been challenged by efforts to open Oman’s territorial waters to both inbound and outbound traffic from the Persian Gulf. Iran’s attacks and threats stopped cargo ships and tankers from moving though the strait, in which about a fifth of all traded oil and natural gas passed in peacetime, creating a global energy crisis. \nThe strait has long been considered an international waterway despite its location in Iran and Oman’s territorial waters. In recent days, Iran has twice attacked vessels going through a route near the Omani side, drawing retaliatory American airstrikes and concerns that negotiations to reach a formal end to the war could be disrupted. Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday.\nPakistan, a key mediator, has said talks would resume Tuesday between the U.S. and Iran on the terms of their interim deal. The Trump administration on Sunday said nothing has been canceled and technical talks are on track for the coming days. Iran has yet to say whether it will take part. \n              Pezeshkian says $6 billion coming to Iran\nPezeshkian offered praise for the interim deal in comments published Monday by the state-run IRNA news agency, calling it “a great victory for the Iranian people.”\n“Based on the plans made, $6 billion out of the total $12 billion of Iranian resources in Qatar will be released and returned to the country, and necessary follow-ups are being carried out,” he said. He did not elaborate. \nPezeshkian, a reformist within Iran’s theocracy, is the highest-ranking official within Iran to reference the release of the funds held by Qatar, a key mediator along with Pakistan in the negotiations. So far, U.S. officials say no frozen Iranian assets have been released. Qatar as well as has not acknowledged any such transfer and Iran attacked a tanker filled with Qatari crude oil this weekend during the crossfire in the Persian Gulf. \n___\nAssociated Press writer Nasser Karimi in Tehran, Iran, contributed to this report. \n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Iran’s president says $6B in frozen assets in Qatar to be released as US talks challenged first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/irans-president-says-6b-in-frozen-assets-in-qatar-to-be-released-as-us-talks-challenged/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T08:21:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"irans-president-says-6b-in-frozen-assets-in-qatar-to-be-released-as-us-talks-challenged"},{"id":"krpkcc","title":"Wolves still have one large question to answer entering NBA free agency","excerpt":"After reshaping the roster in a series of trades, the Timberwolves need to restock their frontcourt this offseason.","content":"After reshaping the roster in a series of trades, the Timberwolves need to restock their frontcourt this offseason.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-timberwolves-nba-free-agency-targets-trade-lamelo-ball-anthony-edwards-naz-reid-cap-space/601861804","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"wolves-still-have-one-large-question-to-answer-entering-nba-free-agency"},{"id":"84wq8r","title":"Metro Transit Blue Line to close Monday for maintenance upgrades","excerpt":"Metro Transit will shut down the Blue Line starting Monday as crews begin a $175 million maintenance project that will affect riders through Aug. 19.\n\n\n\nMetro Transit said buses will run along the corridor while crews upgrade signals, systems and worn sections of track.\n\n\n\n“It’s been 22 years sin...","content":"Metro Transit will shut down the Blue Line starting Monday as crews begin a $175 million maintenance project that will affect riders through Aug. 19.\n\n\n\nMetro Transit said buses will run along the corridor while crews upgrade signals, systems and worn sections of track.\n\n\n\n“It’s been 22 years since the Blue Line opened, and in that time, there’s been millions and millions of trips taken on these tracks and with the systems and signals that we have in place,” said Drew Kerr with Metro Transit. “So it’s time to fully modernize the system.”\n\n\n\nRELATED: Major Blue Line construction: Buses to replace light rail through Aug. 19\n\n\n\nAs a short-term fix, Metro Transit will provide bus alternatives.\n\n\n\n“We’ll have about 70 buses on the corridor at any given time, running between stations and stopping there about every 15 minutes all throughout the day into the evening,” said Kerr.\n\n\n\nMetro Transit also said the Green Line will undergo maintenance on July 1, though parts of that track will remain open.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Blue Line expansion price tag goes up as new cost study is due\nThe post Metro Transit Blue Line to close Monday for maintenance upgrades first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/uncategorized/metro-transit-blue-line-to-close-monday-for-maintenance-upgrades-2/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-29T03:44:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"metro-transit-blue-line-to-close-monday-for-maintenance-upgrades"},{"id":"nyrm8a","title":"Jodi Huisentruit: Saturday marks 31 years since disappearance","excerpt":"Saturday is a somber day for a community in Mason City Iowa, marking 31 years since Jodi Huisentruit’s disappearance.","content":"Saturday is a somber day for a community in Mason City Iowa, marking 31 years since Jodi Huisentruit’s disappearance.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/jodi-huisentruit-saturday-marks-31-years-since-disappearance","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:24:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F7vo-huisentruit-tip_00.01.20.32.jpg","slug":"jodi-huisentruit-saturday-marks-31-years-since-disappearance"},{"id":"d74m6s","title":"The Jan. 6 dilemma returns for Minnesota Republicans","excerpt":"Plus: Why prominent politicians haven’t endorsed in the primary.","content":"Plus: Why prominent politicians haven’t endorsed in the primary.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/the-jan-6-dilemma-returns-for-minnesota-republicans/601861253","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:01:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"the-jan-6-dilemma-returns-for-minnesota-republicans"},{"id":"txj4bd","title":"What was Minnesota like during the Great Depression?","excerpt":"With unemployment as high as 70 percent in some parts of the state, Minnesotans responded to the crisis in unique ways.","content":"With unemployment as high as 70 percent in some parts of the state, Minnesotans responded to the crisis in unique ways.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/curious-minnesota-history-great-depression/601538634","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"what-was-minnesota-like-during-the-great-depression"},{"id":"rxidpm","title":"Metro Transit Blue Line to close Monday for maintenance upgrades","excerpt":"Metro Transit will shut down the Blue Line starting Monday as crews begin a $175 million maintenance project that will affect riders through Aug. 19.\n\n\n\nMetro Transit said buses will run along the corridor while crews upgrade signals, systems and worn sections of track.\n\n\n\n“It’s been 22 years sin...","content":"Metro Transit will shut down the Blue Line starting Monday as crews begin a $175 million maintenance project that will affect riders through Aug. 19.\n\n\n\nMetro Transit said buses will run along the corridor while crews upgrade signals, systems and worn sections of track.\n\n\n\n“It’s been 22 years since the Blue Line opened, and in that time, there’s been millions and millions of trips taken on these tracks and with the systems and signals that we have in place,” said Drew Kerr with Metro Transit. “So it’s time to fully modernize the system.”\n\n\n\nRELATED: Major Blue Line construction: Buses to replace light rail through Aug. 19\n\n\n\nAs a short-term fix, Metro Transit will provide bus alternatives.\n\n\n\n“We’ll have about 70 buses on the corridor at any given time, running between stations and stopping there about every 15 minutes all throughout the day into the evening,” said Kerr.\n\n\n\nMetro Transit also said the Green Line will undergo maintenance on July 1, though parts of that track will remain open.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Blue Line expansion price tag goes up as new cost study is due\n\n\n\n\nThe post Metro Transit Blue Line to close Monday for maintenance upgrades first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/uncategorized/metro-transit-blue-line-to-close-monday-for-maintenance-upgrades/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-29T03:40:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"metro-transit-blue-line-to-close-monday-for-maintenance-upgrades"},{"id":"m5rrjj","title":"Haeran Ryu wins the Women’s PGA Championship for her first major title","excerpt":"CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title, winning the Women’s PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club.\n\n\n\nRyu shot a 2-under 70 to finish at 13-under 275 and become the sixth South K...","content":"CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title, winning the Women’s PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club.\n\n\n\nRyu shot a 2-under 70 to finish at 13-under 275 and become the sixth South Korean to win the event over the last 12 editions, flashing a big smile after sinking her last putt as friends ran out to douse her in celebration.\n\n\n\nThe 2023 LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year was also the first major champion in at least the last 60 years to rally from a 10-plus-shot deficit after the first round. Ryu opened Thursday with a 73 in a tie for 70th place, as Yoon shot a tournament-record 63.\n\n\n\nPlaying her first event in six weeks, Ryu shook off whatever rust she showed and heeded some keen advice from her coach about moving forward.\n\n\n\n“You don’t have another problem so just trust your shot and trust your caddie and trust yourself on the golf course,” Ryu said during the trophy ceremony on the 18th green.\n\n\n\nBrooke Henderson and Dewi Weber tied for third at 10 under. Three Americans — Allisen Corpuz, Auston Kim and Alison Lee — tied for fifth place, six strokes behind Ryu.\n\n\n\n“Haeran played unbelievable today,” Yoon said. “Brooke, I like to play her, play with her all the time. She’s such a nice girl. I learned a lot today, this week.”\n\n\n\nLPGA Tour leader Nelly Korda wrapped up a frustrating weekend on the greens with a 73 to finish in a four-way tie for eighth, failing to become the third player to win the first three majors of the season.\n\n\n\nThe course was closed for most of the morning while a thunderstorm moved through the Twin Cities metro area, dropping more than an inch of rain and pushing all of the tee times back by 3 1/2 hours while players tried to stay focused and loose. That left the greens extra soft and the air especially gusty, making many of Hazeltine’s notoriously long fairways even trickier.\n\n\n\nRyu was five strokes behind Yoon in a four-way tie for second after two rounds and surged to the top on Saturday to take a one-shot lead over Henderson, the third time she’s been ahead or tied for the lead entering the final round of a major.\n\n\n\nThe 25-year-old Ryu bogeyed three of her first five holes before settling in and flexing her ball-striking muscle on a particularly tough afternoon for putting.\n\n\n\nRanking in the top three on the tour in approach, tee to green, and greens in regulation, Ryu went 4 under over the final 12 holes to separate from the pack in a far more relaxing finish than she was on track for. Four different players held a solo lead over the front nine.\n\n\n\nWeber became only the fourth women’s player from the Netherlands to finish in the top 20 at a major tournament, with Anne van Dam the most recent at the 2024 British Women’s Open. Only one player on the men’s side has ever done so.\n\n\n\nThe 23-year-old Yoon had her best finish on the LPGA Tour, deftly rebounding from a 75 on Saturday and a double bogey on the third hole on Sunday.\n\n\n\n“Little disappointed yesterday and today, but I think I did pretty good job being under pressure and it’s just part of golf,” Yoon said. “I think it’s going to be a really big lesson in the big picture.”\n\n\n\nKorda turns her focus to the next two majors\n\n\n\nKorda made the turn only three shots back and birdied the 10th hole, but her short game fell short down the stretch in similar fashion to the third round. She three-putted five different times at Hazeltine, after posting no more than three in any other tournament this year.\n\n\n\nHazeltine’s signature lakeside hole dragged her down, too, with a double bogey in the first and fourth rounds on the 16th. Her second shot from the right edge of the fairway splashed in the water for a costly penalty stroke, and she two-putted the par-4 hole.\n\n\n\nWith the Evian Championship and Women’s British Open next month, Korda can still add a grand slam to what has been a superb season despite some setbacks this week in Minnesota.\n\n\n\n“I was just thinking about the way that I played,” Korda said, “not like the realistic big picture that everyone is talking about.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Haeran Ryu wins the Women’s PGA Championship for her first major title first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/haeran-ryu-wins-the-womens-pga-championship-for-her-first-major-title-2/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-29T00:46:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fkpmg-womens-pga-championship-scaled.jpg","slug":"haeran-ryu-wins-the-womens-pga-championship-for-her-first-major-title"},{"id":"jqpxhw","title":"MN weather: Rain totals from Sunday morning storms","excerpt":"Many of us woke up to a heavy downpour Sunday morning as storms rolled across the Twin Cities metro. Here's a look at rain totals across Minnesota.","content":"Many of us woke up to a heavy downpour Sunday morning as storms rolled across the Twin Cities metro. Here's a look at rain totals across Minnesota.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/mn-weather-extreme-heat-warning-effect-monday","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T23:54:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmetroraintotals.jpg","slug":"mn-weather-rain-totals-from-sunday-morning-storms"},{"id":"3h8sb6","title":"Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park","excerpt":"Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.","content":"Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/david-vander-meer-charged-murder-wife-zion-national-park-death","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:10:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2266754962.jpg","slug":"ex-youth-pastor-arrested-in-20-year-old-death-of-wife-at-zion-national-park"},{"id":"r86h3b","title":"Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship","excerpt":"Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.","content":"Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/dead-pregnant-endangered-fin-whale-found-bow-alaska-cruise-ship","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:10:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fwhale-1-scaled.jpg","slug":"dead-pregnant-endangered-fin-whale-found-on-bow-of-alaska-cruise-ship"},{"id":"es3ebz","title":"What’s that smell? Regulation is coming for some Twin Cities stinky spots","excerpt":"State regulators are coming up with rules for managing smelly facilities. But first they have to define an “objectionable odor.”","content":"State regulators are coming up with rules for managing smelly facilities. But first they have to define an “objectionable odor.”","url":"https://www.startribune.com/mn-odor-rules/601856441","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"whats-that-smell-regulation-is-coming-for-some-twin-cities-stinky-spots"},{"id":"nb9ur","title":"Staying safe and healthy during extreme heat warning","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Staying safe and healthy during extreme heat warning \n\n\n\nAn extreme heat warning is in effect for Monday,...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Staying safe and healthy during extreme heat warning \n\n\n\nAn extreme heat warning is in effect for Monday, with a hot week ahead.\n\n\n\nThere are ways to protect you and your family in the heat.\n\n\n\nDoctor Andie Rowland-Fisher at Hennepin County Medical Center emergency room says stay hydrated and try not to exercise during the heat.\n\n\n\nFORECAST FIRST ALERT: Extreme heat sets in this week\n\n\n\n“It can creep up really quickly, especially like a day like tomorrow,” Dr. Rowland-Fisher said.\n\n\n\nThere are some warning signs to watch out for when dealing with the heat.\n\n\n\n“Feeling really hot,” Dr. Rowland-Fisher said. “Feeling your chest beating really fast. Feeling weak, dizzy feeling, like you just can’t get cool. Those are warning signs that you’re getting too hot, and that’s a sign you should get inside and cool off.”  \n\n\n\nAnother way to stay cool during hot weather is to wear loose, light colored clothing.\n\n\n\nCooling centers\n\n\n\nThe Twin Cities Salvation Army said that seven of its service centers will be open as cooling centers during the heat wave:\n\n\n\n\n1604 East Lake Street, Minneapolis (612-721-1513)\n\n\n\n2024 Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis (612-522-4871)\n\n\n\n10011 Noble Parkway, Brooklyn Park (763-425-0517)\n\n\n\n1019 Payne Avenue, St. Paul (651-776-8169)\n\n\n\n401 West Seventh Street, St. Paul (651-224-4316)\n\n\n\n2080 Woodlynn Avenue, St. Paul (651-779-9177)\n\n\n\n2727 Central Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis (612-789-2858) \n\n\n\n\nClick here for more information on location and hours.\nThe post Staying safe and healthy during extreme heat warning first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/staying-safe-and-healthy-during-extreme-heat-warning/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-29T00:11:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FHEAT-HEALTH-SAFETY_PKG_00.01.08.12.jpg","slug":"staying-safe-and-healthy-during-extreme-heat-warning"},{"id":"88bj4w","title":"1 dead in Forest Lake car fire, investigation underway","excerpt":"One person is dead after a car fire in the driveway of a Forest Lake home on Saturday night.\n\n\n\nAt 11:38 p.m., Forest Lake fire officials responded to a vehicle fire on the 100 block of Fifth Street Northwest.\n\n\n\nIn the driveway of a home, crews found a car on fire with one person inside. The For...","content":"One person is dead after a car fire in the driveway of a Forest Lake home on Saturday night.\n\n\n\nAt 11:38 p.m., Forest Lake fire officials responded to a vehicle fire on the 100 block of Fifth Street Northwest.\n\n\n\nIn the driveway of a home, crews found a car on fire with one person inside. The Forest Lake Fire Department said the fire was quickly extinguished; however, the person inside was dead.\n\n\n\nThe cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office.\n\n\n\nThe person’s name is being withheld until family members have been notified.\n\n\n\n\nThe post 1 dead in Forest Lake car fire, investigation underway first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/1-dead-in-forest-lake-car-fire-investigation-underway/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:03:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F05%2Fpolice-lights-file.jpg","slug":"1-dead-in-forest-lake-car-fire-investigation-underway"},{"id":"yzr18b","title":"Prielipp fans 10 as the Twins edge the Rockies 3-2 on Kreidler’s late homer","excerpt":"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Connor Prielipp struck out a career-high 10 in six innings, Ryan Kreidler hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh and the Minnesota Twins edged the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday.\n\n\n\nPrielipp allowed two runs and six hits before being relieved by Andrew Morris (4-2), who struck ...","content":"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Connor Prielipp struck out a career-high 10 in six innings, Ryan Kreidler hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh and the Minnesota Twins edged the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday.\n\n\n\nPrielipp allowed two runs and six hits before being relieved by Andrew Morris (4-2), who struck out two in 1 1/3 hitless innings to earn the win. Yoendrys Gómez worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning on four pitches for his eighth save.\n\n\n\nKody Clemens also homered, Brooks Lee had two singles and Royce Lewis and Trevor Larnach each doubled for Minnesota, which had eight hits overall. The Twins only struck out once: Byron Buxton went down looking in the eighth inning.\n\n\n\nThe Rockies struck first on TJ Rumfield’s first-inning RBI single, but the Twins answered after Lewis scored on a throwing error in the second.\n\n\n\nClemens gave Minnesota the lead with his 399-foot solo shot to right, getting ahold of a low inside fastball from Ryan Feltner.\n\n\n\nTroy Johnston drove in Rumfield to tie it at 2 in the sixth. The Twins responded again in the seventh when Kreidler sent the second pitch he saw from Seth Halvorsen 421 feet to straightaway center.\n\n\n\nHalvorsen (0-1) allowed three hits and one run in 2/3 innings.\n\n\n\nThe Twins earned their 16th come-from-behind win and improved to 7-6 in rubber games. The Rockies lost their 22nd game after leading.\n\n\n\nUp nextRockies: Return home to face Miami in a four-game series. RHP Sandy Alcantara (8-4, 4.01 ERA) starts for the Marlins. The Rockies had not named a starter.\n\n\n\nTwins: Hit the road for a three-game series at Houston with RHP Zebby Matthews (3-5, 4.56 ERA) on the bump for the opener. The Astros had not named a starter.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Prielipp fans 10 as the Twins edge the Rockies 3-2 on Kreidler’s late homer first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/prielipp-fans-10-as-the-twins-edge-the-rockies-3-2-on-kreidlers-late-homer/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-28T21:45:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26179672303528-scaled.jpg","slug":"prielipp-fans-10-as-the-twins-edge-the-rockies-3-2-on-kreidlers-late-homer"},{"id":"bt62xa","title":"Twin Cities Salvation Army opens 7 cooling centers ahead of extreme heat Monday","excerpt":"As an Excessive Heat Warning moves in Monday, the Salvation Army is opening its Twin Cities service centers as cooling centers to help people stay safe.","content":"As an Excessive Heat Warning moves in Monday, the Salvation Army is opening its Twin Cities service centers as cooling centers to help people stay safe.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/twin-cities-salvation-army-opens-7-cooling-centers-ahead-extreme-heat-monday","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T21:27:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F07%2F10V-EXTREME-HEAT-WEEKEND-_-HOGGARD_00.00.05.12.jpg","slug":"twin-cities-salvation-army-opens-7-cooling-centers-ahead-of-extreme-heat-monday"},{"id":"9i0fyg","title":"These moms are making their Twin Cities suburbs more whimsical – one trinket at a time","excerpt":"Trinket trade boxes are popping up across the Twin Cities, sparking creativity and delight in suburban neighborhoods.","content":"Trinket trade boxes are popping up across the Twin Cities, sparking creativity and delight in suburban neighborhoods.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/twin-cities-trinket-trade-boxes-suburbs/601860544","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:00:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"these-moms-are-making-their-twin-cities-suburbs-more-whimsical-one-trinket-at-a-time"},{"id":"7qwi2r","title":"At Issue: June 28 — Early voting in Minnesota, Mike Lindell in studio","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        At Issue (REPLAY) \n\n\n\nThis week on At Issue, Tom Hauser highlights early voting in Minnesota and possible...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        At Issue (REPLAY) \n\n\n\nThis week on At Issue, Tom Hauser highlights early voting in Minnesota and possible new election rules focused on voter ID and proof of citizenship.\n\n\n\nA federal judge threw out subpoenas targeting several of Minnesota’s top Democratic leaders.\n\n\n\nThe race for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat took center stage as Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Congresswoman Angie Craig met for their first debate.\n\n\n\nMike Lindell joins the studio to discuss his run for governor and questions being raised about giveaways during his campaign.\n\n\n\nOn political analysis, former DFL state senator Jeff Hayden and Republican strategist Andy Brehm discuss the relevance of endorsements and the latest polling numbers in some of Minnesota’s biggest races.\n\n\n\nThose stories and more on At Issue.\n\n\n\n\nThe post At Issue: June 28 — Early voting in Minnesota, Mike Lindell in studio first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/at-issue/at-issue-june-28-early-voting-in-minnesota-mike-lindell-in-studio/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-28T21:43:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2FCRA-AT-ISSUE-FOR-10_13-KSTP_BCENC03_mxf_00.01.44.52-e1750028767128.jpg","slug":"at-issue-june-28-early-voting-in-minnesota-mike-lindell-in-studio"},{"id":"ysc473","title":"St. Paul shooting injures 2 teens in Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood","excerpt":"Two teenagers were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul. So far, no arrests have been made.","content":"Two teenagers were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul. So far, no arrests have been made.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/st-paul-shooting-teens-injured-june-28-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T18:58:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F12%2FGeneric-police-tape-2-11.jpg","slug":"st-paul-shooting-injures-2-teens-in-daytons-bluff-neighborhood"},{"id":"e3xwc","title":"Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.\nThe 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed b...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.\nThe 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots to arrive and be counted some number of days after the election, provided they are postmarked by Election Day. The outcome spares officials the headache of changing their ballot rules just a few months before the 2026 midterm congressional elections.\nIn just over half those states, the more forgiving deadlines apply only to ballots cast by military and overseas voters.\nJustice Amy Coney Barrett wrote the court’s majority opinion, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and the three liberal justices.\nThe legal challenge was part of Trump’s broader attack on most mail balloting, which he has said breeds fraud despite strong evidence to the contrary and years of experience in numerous states. Trump has repeatedly claimed that his loss to Joe Biden in 2020 resulted from fraud even though more than 60 court decisions and his own attorney general said that argument had no merit.\nThe court heard arguments in March in a case from Mississippi pitting the state against Trump’s Republican administration and the Republican and Libertarian parties. At issue was whether federal law sets a single Election Day that requires ballots to be both cast by voters and received by state officials.\nThe federal appeals court in New Orleans struck down a Mississippi law allowing ballots to be counted if they arrive within five business days of the election and are postmarked by Election Day.\n___\nFollow the AP’s coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court at https://apnews.com/hub/us-supreme-court.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/supreme-court-rules-states-can-count-late-arriving-mailed-ballots-rejecting-trump-led-challenge/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:08:08.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSupreme_Court_Mail-In_Ballots_9_256.jpg","slug":"supreme-court-rules-states-can-count-late-arriving-mailed-ballots-rejecting-trump-led-challenge"},{"id":"hvq3ut","title":"Brett Larson embraces high expectations with Gophers hockey: ‘It just feels bigger here’","excerpt":"The new men’s hockey coach grew up in blue-collar West Duluth, but he’s excited to lead a blue-blood program.","content":"The new men’s hockey coach grew up in blue-collar West Duluth, but he’s excited to lead a blue-blood program.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-gophers-mens-hockey-coach-brett-larson-transfer-portal-matt-wyatt-cullen-nhl-draft/601851717","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"brett-larson-embraces-high-expectations-with-gophers-hockey-it-just-feels-bigger-here"},{"id":"wivl42","title":"Howard and Miles score 21, Reeve ties WNBA coaching wins record as Lynx beat Wings 85-77","excerpt":"ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Natasha Howard had 21 points and 14 rebounds, Olivia Miles added 21 points and eight assists and Cheryl Reeve tied the WNBA record for career coaching wins as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 85-77 on Sunday.\n\n\n\nReeve, who already owns the WNBA’s record for playoff...","content":"ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Natasha Howard had 21 points and 14 rebounds, Olivia Miles added 21 points and eight assists and Cheryl Reeve tied the WNBA record for career coaching wins as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 85-77 on Sunday.\n\n\n\nReeve, who already owns the WNBA’s record for playoff wins, tied Mike Thibault for the most regular-season wins in league history at 378. Reeve was inducted Saturday night into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee.\n\n\n\nHoward went 9 for 17 from the field and added three steals for Minnesota (15-4), which improved to 9-1 on the road and 3-0 against Dallas this season. Miles went 8 for 8 from the free-throw line and has 64 points over the last three games.\n\n\n\nKayla McBride scored 17 points and made four 3-pointers, and Courtney Williams added 12 points for the Lynx.\n\n\n\nMinnesota led 28-16 after the first quarter, then stretched the lead to 45-29 at halftime after holding Dallas to 11-for-37 shooting with eight turnovers before the break.\n\n\n\nPaige Bueckers led Dallas (11-8) with 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting. Azzi Fudd had 21 points and made 12 of her first 14 shots in the third quarter, while Jessica Shepard had 16 rebounds.\n\n\n\nUp nextWings: Visit the Connecticut Sun on Thursday.\n\n\n\nLynx: Travel to the New York Liberty on Friday.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Howard and Miles score 21, Reeve ties WNBA coaching wins record as Lynx beat Wings 85-77 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/howard-and-miles-score-21-reeve-ties-wnba-coaching-wins-record-as-lynx-beat-wings-85-77/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-28T21:11:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FOlivia-Miles-3-scaled.jpg","slug":"howard-and-miles-score-21-reeve-ties-wnba-coaching-wins-record-as-lynx-beat-wings-85-77"},{"id":"7o23r4","title":"Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge","excerpt":"The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.","content":"The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/supreme-court-rules-states-can-count-late-arriving-mailed-ballots-rejecting-trump-led-challenge/601862781","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:45:01.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"supreme-court-rules-states-can-count-late-arriving-mailed-ballots-rejecting-trump-led-challenge"},{"id":"50gttw","title":"Forecast First Alert: Extreme heat sets in this week","excerpt":"Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued a Forecast First Alert due to dangerous heat and humidity from Monday through Thursday of this week.\n\n\n\nA prolonged heat wave will hit Minnesota starting on Monday, with heat indices topping 100 degrees most days during the workweek. \n\n\n\nMinnesota’s Weathe...","content":"Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued a Forecast First Alert due to dangerous heat and humidity from Monday through Thursday of this week.\n\n\n\nA prolonged heat wave will hit Minnesota starting on Monday, with heat indices topping 100 degrees most days during the workweek. \n\n\n\nMinnesota’s Weather Authority is forecasting temperatures in the 90s all week coupled with tropical humidity, bringing a heat index ranging from the mid-90s to triple digits from Monday through Thursday.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Staying safe and healthy during extreme heat warning\n\n\n\nThe National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for most of central and southeastern Minnesota on Monday, and more warnings are likely as the week goes on.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThreats\n\n\n\nThose extreme conditions carry the potential for thunderstorms, with the highest chance coming on Monday night.\n\n\n\nExtreme heat causes bodies to work harder, which can lead to a variety of illnesses and health issues, according to health experts. Those can include:\n\n\n\n\nHeat exhaustion,\n\n\n\nHeat stroke,\n\n\n\nDehydration, and\n\n\n\nWorsened pre-existing conditions.\n\n\n\n\nThe most vulnerable to those threats during extreme heat, according to the Minnesota Department of Health, are anyone with:\n\n\n\n\nCardiovascular disease,\n\n\n\nDiabetes, or\n\n\n\nAsthma, or those who are:\n\n\n\nPregnant,\n\n\n\nElderly,\n\n\n\nVery young.\n\n\n\n\nIf you must spend time outside, take care to drink water, stay in the shade, and avoid strenuous activity during the middle of the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStay with Minnesota’s Weather Authority and download the KSTP mobile app to keep up to date on the latest conditions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Forecast First Alert: Extreme heat sets in this week first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/forecast-first-alert-extreme-heat-sets-in-this-week/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:39:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftools.hbi.com%2Fwx%2Fkstp%2Fdynamic_weather_seven_day_outlook.jpg","slug":"forecast-first-alert-extreme-heat-sets-in-this-week"},{"id":"2rdtnt","title":"Man dead, suspect arrested following stabbing in Cold Spring","excerpt":"Police say a man has been arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing Saturday night in Cold Spring.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Cold Spring/Richmond Police Department, officers responded to a reported assault around 8:30 p.m. at a home near the intersection of Fourth Street North and Eighth Avenue Nor...","content":"Police say a man has been arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing Saturday night in Cold Spring.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Cold Spring/Richmond Police Department, officers responded to a reported assault around 8:30 p.m. at a home near the intersection of Fourth Street North and Eighth Avenue North.\n\n\n\nA man suffering from a stab wound was pronounced dead at the scene. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office will release his identity at a later time.\n\n\n\nPolice arrested a second man at the home and booked him into the Stearns County Jail.\nThe post Man dead, suspect arrested following stabbing in Cold Spring first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/man-dead-suspect-arrested-following-stabbing-in-cold-spring/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-28T18:22:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F01%2F1280policelights.jpg","slug":"man-dead-suspect-arrested-following-stabbing-in-cold-spring"},{"id":"o43erf","title":"Supreme Court says Fed's Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings","excerpt":"The Supreme Court on Monday dramatically expanded presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump's firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception, the Federal Reserve.","content":"The Supreme Court on Monday dramatically expanded presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump's firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception, the Federal Reserve.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/supreme-court-says-feds-cook-can-keep-her-job-for-now-but-it-upholds-other-trump-firings/601862795","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:40:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"supreme-court-says-feds-cook-can-keep-her-job-for-now-but-it-upholds-other-trump-firings"},{"id":"b4we4o","title":"Minnesota Aurora Season Update","excerpt":"The electric energy of the FIFA World Cup is sweeping the globe, and Minnesota is feeling every bit of it through the unstoppable Minnesota Aurora. The Aurora are tearing through the USL-W League season with a thrilling undefeated 11-0-0 record, proving that world-class soccer is alive and thrivi...","content":"The electric energy of the FIFA World Cup is sweeping the globe, and Minnesota is feeling every bit of it through the unstoppable Minnesota Aurora. The Aurora are tearing through the USL-W League season with a thrilling undefeated 11-0-0 record, proving that world-class soccer is alive and thriving right here in the Twin Cities. Goalkeeper coach Manú Costa, whose remarkable journey in the game spans continents, joined us to talk about the team and soccer camps still open for registration for the August session.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minnesota Aurora Season Update first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/uncategorized/minnesota-aurora-season-update/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:21:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2F5EWN-MTR-STILL.jpg","slug":"minnesota-aurora-season-update"},{"id":"ttdz6q","title":"Must See Museums: New Brighton History Center","excerpt":"The New Brighton Area Historical Society has been passionately preserving the rich history of New Brighton and the old Mounds View Township area since 1980. When the Soo Railroad Line decided to remove their beloved 1880s depot, the historical society swooped in, relocated the charming century-ol...","content":"The New Brighton Area Historical Society has been passionately preserving the rich history of New Brighton and the old Mounds View Township area since 1980. When the Soo Railroad Line decided to remove their beloved 1880s depot, the historical society swooped in, relocated the charming century-old building and transformed it into a vibrant history center. Minnesota Live photojournalist Bill Middeke visited the New Brighton History Center for this week’s Must See Museums, where admission is free and the annual Rhubarb Fest kicks off the very first weekend in June.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Must See Museums: New Brighton History Center first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/uncategorized/must-see-museums-new-brighton-history-center/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:21:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2F5EWN-MTR-STILL.jpg","slug":"must-see-museums-new-brighton-history-center"},{"id":"nx042n","title":"Crystal Cave","excerpt":"Wisconsin’s longest cave is just a short drive away, and Crystal Cave in Spring Valley is the perfect cool escape from this week’s stifling heat and humidity. Reporter Kristin Haubrich takes us on a thrilling spelunking adventure through the winding underground wonder. And if you’re craving more ...","content":"Wisconsin’s longest cave is just a short drive away, and Crystal Cave in Spring Valley is the perfect cool escape from this week’s stifling heat and humidity. Reporter Kristin Haubrich takes us on a thrilling spelunking adventure through the winding underground wonder. And if you’re craving more fun above ground, Crystal Cave also features an 18-hole mini golf course and gem panning for the whole family.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Crystal Cave first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/uncategorized/crystal-cave-3/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:21:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2F5EWN-MTR-STILL.jpg","slug":"crystal-cave"},{"id":"17im3q","title":"The World’s Largest Nutcracker","excerpt":"A towering new landmark has arrived in southwest Minnesota, and it’s turning heads in the small town of Luverne. The World’s Largest Nutcracker stands an impressive 65 feet tall and is already making waves online. Builder and store owner Vance Walgrave joined Minnesota Live to share the story beh...","content":"A towering new landmark has arrived in southwest Minnesota, and it’s turning heads in the small town of Luverne. The World’s Largest Nutcracker stands an impressive 65 feet tall and is already making waves online. Builder and store owner Vance Walgrave joined Minnesota Live to share the story behind this one-of-a-kind creation.\n\n\n\n\nThe post The World’s Largest Nutcracker first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/uncategorized/the-worlds-largest-nutcracker/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:21:13.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2F5EWN-MTR-STILL.jpg","slug":"the-worlds-largest-nutcracker"},{"id":"7r06h5","title":"Interview: Heads Up! Golf Tournament","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Interview: Heads Up! Golf TournamentInterview: Heads Up! Golf Tournament\n\n\n\nA charity golf outing is rais...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Interview: Heads Up! Golf TournamentInterview: Heads Up! Golf Tournament\n\n\n\nA charity golf outing is raising money to combat one of the most prevalent groups of cancers in the United States.\n\n\n\nOn Monday, the Head and Neck Cancer Foundation will hold its third annual Heads Up! Golf Tournament at Rush Creek Golf Course in Maple Grove.\n\n\n\nThe foundation says last year’s tournament raised more than $36,000 to support its programs, including free oral cancer screenings, patient support groups and research. \n\n\n\nDr. Deepak Kademani, founder of the Head and Neck Cancer Foundation, sat down with anchor Brett Hoffland on Sunday to share more about the cause.\n\n\n\nSponsors and golfers can sign up for the event here.\nThe post Interview: Heads Up! Golf Tournament first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/interview-heads-up-golf-tournament/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-28T17:16:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-27-1.jpg","slug":"interview-heads-up-golf-tournament"},{"id":"xg3qpv","title":"Interview: Statue of Liberty art installation in downtown Minneapolis","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Interview: Raise the Torch for Liberty \n\n\n\nWith the Fourth of July coming up on Saturday, a local group i...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Interview: Raise the Torch for Liberty \n\n\n\nWith the Fourth of July coming up on Saturday, a local group is inviting all comers to participate in a large-scale human art installation forming the Statue of Liberty.\n\n\n\nArtist Cristopher Lutter-Gardella of Big Animal Productions designed the work to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday, choosing Lady Liberty to symbolize the country’s legacy of welcoming immigrants from across the globe.\n\n\n\nLutter-Gardella joined anchor Brett Hoffland in studio to explain how the installation will come together.\n\n\n\nThe gathering will take place at noon on Saturday at The Commons in downtown Minneapolis. Register online here.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Interview: Statue of Liberty art installation in downtown Minneapolis first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/interview-statue-of-liberty-art-installation-in-downtown-minneapolis/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:52:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-26-1.jpg","slug":"interview-statue-of-liberty-art-installation-in-downtown-minneapolis"},{"id":"2ecx73","title":"Money Monday: “Pink Tax”","excerpt":"The so-called “pink tax” is a hot topic among women who often find themselves paying more for certain services than men do. Minnesota Live brought in one of their trusted financial experts to break it all down with Paul Folger on Money Monday. Click here to explore more of Paul’s eye-opening mone...","content":"The so-called “pink tax” is a hot topic among women who often find themselves paying more for certain services than men do. Minnesota Live brought in one of their trusted financial experts to break it all down with Paul Folger on Money Monday. Click here to explore more of Paul’s eye-opening money stories.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Money Monday: “Pink Tax” first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/uncategorized/money-monday-pink-tax/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:21:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2F5EWN-MTR-STILL.jpg","slug":"money-monday-pink-tax"},{"id":"g7xa57","title":"Saks Global comes out of bankruptcy with new name, fewer stores","excerpt":"The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name.","content":"The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/saks-global-comes-out-bankruptcy-new-name-fewer-stores","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T01:29:19.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsaks-gettyimages-2254095265.jpg","slug":"saks-global-comes-out-of-bankruptcy-with-new-name-fewer-stores"},{"id":"54lov2","title":"‘Very disruptive’: Blue Line trains to shut down for seven weeks during major maintenance","excerpt":"Buses will replace trains from June 29 to Aug. 19.  Green Line trains won’t run in downtown Minneapolis between July 1-26 and Aug. 16-19.","content":"Buses will replace trains from June 29 to Aug. 19.  Green Line trains won’t run in downtown Minneapolis between July 1-26 and Aug. 16-19.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/very-disruptive-blue-line-trains-to-shut-down-for-seven-weeks-during-major-maintenance/601859278","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:18:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"very-disruptive-blue-line-trains-to-shut-down-for-seven-weeks-during-major-maintenance"},{"id":"sdgbyz","title":"Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky","excerpt":"Comcast is planning to split itself into two publicly traded companies, one focused on media that would include NBCUniversal and Sky and the other focused on broadband and wireless services.","content":"Comcast is planning to split itself into two publicly traded companies, one focused on media that would include NBCUniversal and Sky and the other focused on broadband and wireless services.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/comcast-plans-to-split-into-two-public-companies-by-spinning-of-nbcuniversal-and-sky/601862721","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:05:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"comcast-plans-to-split-into-two-public-companies-by-spinning-off-nbcuniversal-and-sky"},{"id":"bvbxtt","title":"A Heatwave begins today!","excerpt":"Good Monday morning!\n\n\n\nGET READY FOR THE HEAT!\n\n\n\n*A FORECAST FIRST ALERT IS IN EFFECT FROM TODAY INTO THURSDAY FOR TEMPERATURES IN THE 90s WITH HIGHER HEAT INDEX READINGS.\n\n\n\n*AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 100-110 THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING*\n\n\n\nThe heat...","content":"Good Monday morning!\n\n\n\nGET READY FOR THE HEAT!\n\n\n\n*A FORECAST FIRST ALERT IS IN EFFECT FROM TODAY INTO THURSDAY FOR TEMPERATURES IN THE 90s WITH HIGHER HEAT INDEX READINGS.\n\n\n\n*AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 100-110 THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING*\n\n\n\nThe heat is really coming at us today and this will be the hottest day of what will be a hot week of weather.\n\n\n\nWe will see a few thunderstorms at times, starting later this evening. An isolated severe storm with high winds and hail will be possible.\n\n\n\nToday, afternoon temperatures will rise into the middle 90s and with Miami-like humidity, it will feel like it’s over 100-degrees starting at noon. The heat index will reach at high as 105 to 110 this afternoon and early this evening.\n\n\n\nThe heat and humidity will last into Tuesday with mainly rain-free weather and only a small thunderstorm threat.\n\n\n\nThe Fourth right now looks warm and muggy with scattered thunderstorms…stay tuned!\n\n\n\nHave a great day and stay cool!\n\n\n\nKen\nThe post A Heatwave begins today! first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/uncategorized/a-heatwave-begins-today/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ken Barlow","publishDate":"2026-06-29T11:22:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2F5EWN-MTR-STILL.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"a-heatwave-begins-today"},{"id":"42cskq","title":"Tens of thousands turn out for Twin Cities Pride Parade","excerpt":"A little rain couldn’t wash out this parade.\n\n\n\nMorning storms pushed back the start time of the 53rd annual Twin Cities Pride Parade by half an hour on Sunday, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the thousands of attendees.\n\n\n\nOrganizers say Twin Cities Pride is one of the largest LGBTQ celebr...","content":"A little rain couldn’t wash out this parade.\n\n\n\nMorning storms pushed back the start time of the 53rd annual Twin Cities Pride Parade by half an hour on Sunday, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the thousands of attendees.\n\n\n\nOrganizers say Twin Cities Pride is one of the largest LGBTQ celebrations in the country. \n\n\n\n“Everybody is welcome at Twin Cities Pride,” said Kelsey Alto, director of programming for Twin Cities Pride. “It really feels like a family out here. If you feel apprehensive because you don’t know anybody, I would really encourage you to jump out of your comfort zone and come down to Pride.”\n\n\n\nSunday’s parade down Hennepin Avenue headlined a weekend full of events in Loring Park.\n\n\n\nJust before the main event was a countermarch dubbed “Taking Back Pride,” a push for Twin Cities Pride organizers to divest from certain corporate sponsors over their political and environmental record and to remove police involvement from Pride festivities.\nThe post Tens of thousands turn out for Twin Cities Pride Parade first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/tens-of-thousands-turn-out-for-twin-cities-pride-parade/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:47:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftwin-cities-pride-06-28-26.jpg","slug":"tens-of-thousands-turn-out-for-twin-cities-pride-parade"},{"id":"uhpxzp","title":"Molly says to prepare for an extended wave of prolonged, intense heat","excerpt":"Warm, windy and muggy behind our morning storms with highs in the mid 80’s by the afternoon.  By Monday, the relentless heat settles in with highs in the mid 90’s and heat index values in the triple digits for most of the workweek.  Forecast First Alerts for the excessive heat are in effect throu...","content":"Warm, windy and muggy behind our morning storms with highs in the mid 80’s by the afternoon.  By Monday, the relentless heat settles in with highs in the mid 90’s and heat index values in the triple digits for most of the workweek.  Forecast First Alerts for the excessive heat are in effect through Thursday.  Thunderstorm chances stick with us throughout the week but our best chance for storms to become severe will be Monday.  The Storm Prediction Center has us under a level 2 out of 5 for severe threat.\nThe post Molly says to prepare for an extended wave of prolonged, intense heat first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/weather-forecast/molly-says-to-prepare-for-an-extended-wave-of-prolonged-intense-heat/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Molly Rosenblatt","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:24:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FRosenblattMollyWeb-1.jpg","slug":"molly-says-to-prepare-for-an-extended-wave-of-prolonged-intense-heat"},{"id":"ukp1k0","title":"2 boys arrested in connection with shooting that injured 15-year-old girl in Minneapolis","excerpt":"A 15-year-old girl is expected to survive after she was shot early Sunday morning near downtown Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Minneapolis Police Department, the girl was shot just before 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Hennepin and Laurel avenues in the city’s Loring Park neighborhood.\n\n\n\nT...","content":"A 15-year-old girl is expected to survive after she was shot early Sunday morning near downtown Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Minneapolis Police Department, the girl was shot just before 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Hennepin and Laurel avenues in the city’s Loring Park neighborhood.\n\n\n\nThe victim was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.\n\n\n\nOfficers arrested two boys, ages 14 and 15, in connection with the shooting.\n\n\n\nPolice are investigating what led up to the shooting.\nThe post 2 boys arrested in connection with shooting that injured 15-year-old girl in Minneapolis first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/2-boys-arrested-in-connection-with-shooting-that-injured-15-year-old-girl-in-minneapolis/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:00:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2F0826-3RD-AVE-SHOOTING-SCENE-KSTP_BCMP01_mxf_00.07.51.58.jpg","slug":"2-boys-arrested-in-connection-with-shooting-that-injured-15-year-old-girl-in-minneapolis"},{"id":"ji9ldi","title":"Man dies in early-morning shooting in south Minneapolis","excerpt":"Police say a man is dead following a shooting early Sunday morning in south Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Minneapolis Police Department, the shooting happened around 1 a.m. on the 2400 block of Bloomington Avenue South in the city’s Phillips neighborhood.\n\n\n\nPolice say a ShotSpotter activation...","content":"Police say a man is dead following a shooting early Sunday morning in south Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Minneapolis Police Department, the shooting happened around 1 a.m. on the 2400 block of Bloomington Avenue South in the city’s Phillips neighborhood.\n\n\n\nPolice say a ShotSpotter activation and 911 calls about a man laying on the ground alerted officers to the shooting. First responders gave the victim aid and transported him to Hennepin County Medical Center, but he died from his injuries.\n\n\n\nAuthorities did not immediately identify the man who died.\n\n\n\nInvestigators found evidence of gunfire at the scene, and a gun was located alongside the victim.\n\n\n\nThis marks the 26th homicide in Minneapolis this year, according to MPD crime data.\n\n\n\nAs of Sunday morning, no arrests had been made. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact MPD.\nThe post Man dies in early-morning shooting in south Minneapolis first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/man-dies-in-early-morning-shooting-in-south-minneapolis/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-28T13:34:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F24th-and-bloomington-shooting.jpg","slug":"man-dies-in-early-morning-shooting-in-south-minneapolis"},{"id":"zhd4ux","title":"Inside Annunciation House, the El Paso shelter that’s a first stop for many Minnesota ICE detainees","excerpt":"EL PASO, Texas – At the height of Operation Metro Surge in mid-January, Chachi was detained from his home in south Minneapolis. He was taken to the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building and on the same day, flown to El Paso, his body in shackles. \n\n\n\nThe 20-year-old Ecuadorian national was held f...","content":"EL PASO, Texas – At the height of Operation Metro Surge in mid-January, Chachi was detained from his home in south Minneapolis. He was taken to the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building and on the same day, flown to El Paso, his body in shackles. \n\n\n\nThe 20-year-old Ecuadorian national was held for eight days at Camp East Montana, the largest immigration detention facility in the country. He had two chances to call home, during which he tried to gather the contacts of the relatives of his fellow detainees. \n\n\n\nChachi asked to use his middle name for fear of retaliation against his case. \n\n\n\nWhen he was released, he was not put on a flight home, but dropped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at the doorstep of an El Paso shelter, Annunciation House. All he had on him was his release paper; no ID, phone, or money.\n\n\n\nThe shelter, which has been taking ICE detainees for the last 12 years, gave him a warm bed, a solid meal and connected him with Minnesota volunteers who flew to Texas to help him travel home to his wife and toddler.\n\n\n\n“They treated me very well,” he told Sahan Journal in Spanish. “If those people had not been there, I would have been there longer. I’m very, very [grateful] to those guys,” he said. \n\n\n\nAnnunciation House is a series of homes that provides shelter from days to months for immigrants stuck in El Paso without other resources. During the peak of Metro Surge, the shelter worked with other community groups to help almost every Minnesotan released from ICE custody to make their way home.  \n\n\n\nOscar, a school janitor from Portland, Oregon, was held at Camp East Montana for six months before he was released to Annunciation House in El Paso in April. Credit: Nicolas Scibelli for Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nSix months at Camp East Montana\n\n\n\nDuring a visit by Sahan Journal to the shelter in April, a trickle of recently released detainees were shuttled to the shelter’s front door throughout the day, the main lobby was filled with men eager to return to their families and the volunteers helping them do so. \n\n\n\nAmong them was Oscar, a school janitor from Portland, Oregon, who had just been released after six months at Camp East Montana.\n\n\n\nOscar, who chose not to use his real name for fear of retaliation, was making a routine trip to the hardware store when agents surrounded his vehicle in the store parking lot and cracked his window before taking him to an ICE holding facility in Tacoma, Washington. Within a day, he was whisked to Texas.\n\n\n\nAt Camp East Montana, confinement areas were crowded, Oscar said, holding more than 70 people, with only five toilets and three urinals. Meals were sparse, usually consisting of meager portions of sweet potato. When harsh winds blew through the desert, sand whipped into Oscar’s tent, covering the floor and beds in a layer of dust. Lights remained on 24 hours a day, making it difficult to sleep.\n\n\n\nIn late April, Oscar was released from detention via a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. \n\n\n\nOn the day he was released, Oscar was handcuffed one last time by private security contractors and loaded into a van. The first thing he saw in his newfound freedom was the front door of Annunciation House, where he would be spending the night on his way back home. \n\n\n\n“After the six months I spent there [in detention], the moment they told me I’m free and no longer had chains all over my body, I felt such joy,” he said. “When they told me they were taking me to the church I felt overjoyed.”\n\n\n\nFor the past 12 years, Annunciation House has taken in almost every immigrant released from ICE custody in El Paso, Texas, and helped them find their way home. Credit: Nicolas Scibelli for Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nDropped by ICE at the shelter’s front door\n\n\n\nOscar’s arrival to Annunciation was the result of an unexpected phone call its founder Ruben Garcia received from ICE in 2014. As arrivals at the southern border surged and detention capacity was stretched thin, ICE began looking for ways to process them more efficiently. They viewed Annunciation as a potential solution.\n\n\n\nFrom that meeting came an arrangement that persists to this day. For the past 12 years, ICE has notified Garcia of every individual being released from detention and dropped them off at the shelter’s front door. The numbers have ebbed and flowed over the years, and with arrivals at the border down since Trump retook office, Annunciation currently sits emptier than it has in years past. Still, Garcia said Annunciation’s mission has not wavered.\n\n\n\n“When you ask, because the numbers are down, what is the role of Annunciation House? Well, go back to 1978,” Garcia said. “There was one guest. What’s the role Annunciation has? We do hospitality.”\n\n\n\nToday, while Annunciation still has several long-term residents, its focus has partially pivoted to helping recently released detainees make their way back home on short notice. \n\n\n\nIt’s a mission that requires flexibility. In addition to the detainees’ limited resources, there is also a question of whether they will even be allowed to board an airplane, given that many are often released without travel documents. According to Garcia, detainees are given release papers by ICE, which includes their name and A-number, a unique identifier assigned to noncitizen immigrants in the U.S. These papers are usually — but not always — recognized by El Paso TSA agents as valid for travel.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe GPS monitor affixed to their ankle, usually to be removed only after their next check-in with ICE some weeks later, is another complication. Beyond causing physical discomfort, it may also prevent individuals from traveling on Southwest, one of six airlines flying out of El Paso airport and one of two low-cost carriers. Garcia said after having guests turned away by Southwest, Annunciation House now advises them to avoid the airline altogether.\n\n\n\nIn a statement to Sahan, Southwest described the ankle monitors as a safety issue, saying the airline must adhere to federal regulations.\n\n\n\n“Because these monitors cannot be turned off in flight, and because they continuously transmit GPS data, we must be able to understand exactly how they work,” the statement read.\n\n\n\nIn Oscar’s case, with few other airlines departing El Paso on short notice, it meant an overnight stay in Denver International Airport while he waited for his flight to Oregon. Garcia urges people flying home not to even think of leaving the airport. In contrast to airports at the border, Garcia said, TSA agents nationally don’t recognize ICE release documents as valid for air travel.\n\n\n\n“If you were going to New York, and you were gonna go El Paso to Atlanta or Houston, and then from there to New York, we would tell you, ‘In the name of God, do not step out of that airport,’” he said. “Because you’re not going to get back in.”\n\n\n\nEven in El Paso, the decisions are arbitrary and Garcia said recently released detainees are still prevented from flying about 20% of the time. When that happens, the only choice is to go overland. \n\n\n\nThose lucky enough to live within a drivable distance usually have friends and family pick them up, making emotional family reunions a common sight at Annunciation House. For those less fortunate, the most likely alternative is a bus ride; specifically, a Greyhound. Garcia said it’s a journey riddled with problems. \n\n\n\nFor starters, Garcia said, routes are almost never direct. Frequent stopovers can add hours, if not days, to a journey. Then, there are delays and cancellations. Perhaps you arrived late for your connection, or a driver simply decided not to show up for work that day (something Garcia said has happened on multiple occasions). \n\n\n\n“They’re stingy as can be about not wanting to give you any food vouchers, not wanting to put you up in a hotel, none of that,” Garcia said. “They’re just a nightmare to work with.”\n\n\n\nMany are understandably eager to avoid such hazards, opening the door for the Minnesotans who came to help during the peak of Metro Surge.  \n\n\n\n“There were individuals who got on planes, and they flew down here because they knew someone whose husband was picked up, or wife was picked up, and they’re going to come and they’re going to escort her back,” he said. “People are really just afraid, so it’s great to have someone escort you back.”\n\n\n\nWhile the majority of immigration detainees in the U.S. are held in southern detention centers like East Montana, many others are held across the country. For detainees released in other states without an Annunciation House to offer assistance, the challenges are similar.\n\n\n\nDaniel Suitor, a Minnesota attorney who has been filing habeas petitions for the past several months, said that he generally receives no more than a few hours’ notice of his clients being released from detention at the Whipple Federal Building, regardless of where they were detained.\n\n\n\n“They could be arrested all over the state,” Suitor said. “I’ve had people arrested in rural parts of the state and they’re released at Whipple; I have a client who was arrested in another state and is being held in Minnesota jail. And when he is eventually released, we’ve got to figure out how to get him back to his home state.”\n\n\n\nWinning the release of detainees has become increasingly difficult in the wake of recent federal appeals court decisions, necessitating more time-consuming habeas petitions filed on constitutional grounds. Suitor said these petitions are still successful, however, even if they do require more legwork from lawyers.\n\n\n\nWhen clients are released, Suitor added that ICE also frequently holds onto their possessions, big and small.\n\n\n\n“Sometimes [it’s] important paperwork, like a work permit,” he said. “Phones are pretty common to go missing. One of my clients lost their wheelchair, and the ICE agent who was helping out with release that day was pretty mystified. He was like, ‘This doesn’t seem like something we should lose.’”\n\n\n\nGabriela and her children, ages 7 and 9, arrived at Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas, in February. Her husband was held at ICE’s Dilley facility before being deported to Venezuela, leaving her in limbo. Credit: Nicolas Scibelli for Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nStuck in El Paso with no way home\n\n\n\nGabriela arrived at the U.S. border in El Paso in February 2024 with her husband and two children, ages 7 and 9.\n\n\n\nIt had been nearly a year since they left Venezuela, crossing the Darien Gap and continuing through Central America and Mexico. On days they made enough money selling candy along the way, they would pay for a hotel to rest and bathe their children. When their luck wasn’t as good, they’d find a restaurant or shop overhang to sleep under.\n\n\n\n“It was dangerous,” said Gabriela, who chose not to use her real name for fear of retaliation. “Especially with children.”\n\n\n\nThey arrived in El Paso looking for work, hoping to save enough money to buy a house in Venezuela where they could raise their children. But three months later, Gabriela’s husband was detained by immigration authorities. He was taken to Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Dilley, Texas, and deported to Venezuela eight months later.  \n\n\n\nIt has left Gabriela in a state of limbo. With no valid employment authorization, she can’t work. At the same time, there’s no clear way to return Venezuela. \n\n\n\nGabriela attempted to self-deport five times through the CBP Home app. She provided her birth certificate, Venezuelan ID and Social Security card, but was denied financial assistance to leave the U.S. each time because she doesn’t have a Venezuelan passport. \n\n\n\nWithout her passport, flying back to Venezuela isn’t possible. She could travel overland, back across the border through Central America. But this time she’d be without her husband, forced to cross the Darien Gap with her children alone, or attempt a petrifying boat trip. \n\n\n\n“It’s very dangerous, because several boats have capsized,” she said. “I don’t know how to swim; that’s the part that scares me the most.”\n\n\n\nGabriela’s biggest fear, however, is being trapped in Dilley like her husband. With her immigration case still pending and asylum grant rates plummeting in immigration courts nationwide, the possibility is real. \n\n\n\nGabriela said her husband told her he and others were beaten by guards in Dilley. He routinely heard the screams and cries from women in different holding areas and was forced to sleep with the lights on 24 hours a day. At one point, one of his cellmates intentionally cut himself out of desperation.\n\n\n\nAt Annunciation House, life is very different. Gabriela and her children arrived there four months ago from a different shelter, and in many ways live like any other family. Her children go to school, have made friends and are learning English. They have family meals together and have typical family squabbles; Gabriela reprimands her son for playing too much Roblox and holding the phone screen too close to his face. Despite everything, Gabriela still hopes that in the U.S., she can build a better life for her children.\n\n\n\nBut the specter of Dilley is never far from her mind. In late April, she was given an order of removal from an immigration judge, a decision she has since appealed. With her opportunities to return back home to Venezuela narrowing, and her status in the U.S. tenuous, the future is uncertain.\n\n\n\n“If God allows me to stay here longer, I will stay, because it means a good future for my children,” she said. “They really like being here, they really like their school, they are doing well in their grades. But the fear is that you can’t live in peace.”\n\n\n\nDuring the peak of Metro Surge, Annunciation House, in collaboration with community groups from Minnesota that sent individuals to Texas to help out, assisted nearly every Minnesotan released from custody as they tried to make their way back home.   Credit: Nicolas Scibelli for Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nNew starts\n\n\n\nIt was a difficult night’s sleep in Denver, but Oscar’s journey home was the beginning of a fresh start. He is now back in Portland with his family and has since resumed his job, which held his place for him while he was detained. He no longer has an ankle monitor. \n\n\n\nOver a month since his release from detention, he remains grateful for the role Annunciation had in reuniting him with his family.\n\n\n\n“I arrived there, and the people were very kind, they offered unconditional love,” he said. “I felt right at home, free, and I am truly grateful for that.”\n\n\n\nIn El Paso, Garcia is still committed to the work he began in 1978. He and the many volunteers who have passed through Annunciation over the past five decades have helped tens of thousands of migrants and lived through many changes in the political landscape. The shelter is currently caught in a legal battle with Texas Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton that is threatening its nonprofit status and its future. \n\n\n\nStill, Garcia maintains a serenity about the future. And he dreams of the day when there is no need for Annunciation House. \n\n\n\n“Could it be that we have such an incredibly beautiful immigration reform that you don’t need Annunciation Houses?” he said. “Maybe that could happen.”\n\n\n\nSahan Journal reporter Shubhanjana Das contributed to this story.\n\n\nThe post Inside Annunciation House, the El Paso shelter that’s a first stop for many Minnesota ICE detainees appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/minnesota-ice-detainees-el-paso-shelter-annunciation-house/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Nicolas Scibelli","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:00:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F20.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"inside-annunciation-house-the-el-paso-shelter-thats-a-first-stop-for-many-minnesota-ice-detainees"},{"id":"41sw3w","title":"Shooting injures 2 teens overnight in Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul","excerpt":"Police are investigating a shooting that left two teenagers injured early Sunday morning in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul.\n\n\n\nSt. Paul Police Department spokeswoman Alyssa Arcand said officers first responded to a report of two males shot around 12:46 a.m. on the 1100 block of Third...","content":"Police are investigating a shooting that left two teenagers injured early Sunday morning in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul.\n\n\n\nSt. Paul Police Department spokeswoman Alyssa Arcand said officers first responded to a report of two males shot around 12:46 a.m. on the 1100 block of Third Avenue East.\n\n\n\nPolice found a 17-year-old victim who had been shot in the back and an 18-year old who had been shot in the foot. Fire medics took them both to Regions Hospital for treatment of their non-life-threatening injuries.\n\n\n\nArcand said no arrests have been made in the case.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Shooting injures 2 teens overnight in Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/shooting-injures-2-teens-overnight-in-daytons-bluff-neighborhood-of-st-paul/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-28T13:05:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fpolice-lights-minneapolis-10-23-25.jpg","slug":"shooting-injures-2-teens-overnight-in-daytons-bluff-neighborhood-of-st-paul"},{"id":"adb0nh","title":"Head and Neck Cancer Foundation’s 3rd annual golf tournament","excerpt":"Head and Neck Cancer Foundation’s 3rd annual golf tournament\nThe post Head and Neck Cancer Foundation’s 3rd annual golf tournament first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Head and Neck Cancer Foundation’s 3rd annual golf tournament\nThe post Head and Neck Cancer Foundation’s 3rd annual golf tournament first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.mnofs.com/golf-tournament-2026/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ashley Halbach","publishDate":"2026-06-28T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FC10A2648-scaled.jpg","slug":"head-and-neck-cancer-foundations-3rd-annual-golf-tournament"},{"id":"mj57av","title":"Register for Raise the Torch for Liberty","excerpt":"Register for Raise the Torch for Liberty\nThe post Register for Raise the Torch for Liberty first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Register for Raise the Torch for Liberty\nThe post Register for Raise the Torch for Liberty first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8vFkmFgWMOlAvH3VS1kTyXPVjimUBcV4FeN-VFpygJULs3g/viewform","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ashley Halbach","publishDate":"2026-06-28T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"register-for-raise-the-torch-for-liberty"},{"id":"q4hhst","title":"Barbara Mork-Woodford remembered in St. Paul vigil","excerpt":"A St. Paul community gathered to remember Barbara Mork-Woodford and call for safer streets after a pedestrian crash earlier this month.\n\n\n\nA vigil was held near Hamline Avenue North and Midway Parkway, where police said the crash happened. Barbara Mork-Woodford died after she was hit while crossi...","content":"A St. Paul community gathered to remember Barbara Mork-Woodford and call for safer streets after a pedestrian crash earlier this month.\n\n\n\nA vigil was held near Hamline Avenue North and Midway Parkway, where police said the crash happened. Barbara Mork-Woodford died after she was hit while crossing the street near Hamline Avenue North on June 8.\n\n\n\nRELATED: St. Paul woman dies 2 weeks after being hit by car near Hamline Avenue\n\n\n\nNancy Hochschild said she had been friends with Mork-Woodford since childhood. She said she remembers her friend, a mother of four children and grandmother to two grandchildren as someone deeply connected to the community and her family.\n\n\n\n“She was just a member of the community, she’s what makes the community, she walked her dog around the block, she showed up to community events,” Hochschild said.\n\n\n\nHochschild said neighbors have told her that distracted driving was involved, but she has not seen any official report. St. Paul Police did not confirm to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS if distracted driving was a factor in the crash.\n\n\n\n“The neighbors have said there was distracted driving involved, I haven’t seen a police report or anything official but people who were here on the scene that was what their account was,” Hochschild said.\n\n\n\nThe story also drew dozens of comments on a 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Facebook post alleging the driver was texting and driving. Police said only that the case has been forwarded to the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office for charging consideration.\n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Department of Public Safety said in April that distracted driving remains a priority. Since 2020, more than 33,000 distracted driving crashes have left nearly 900 people with serious injuries and killed another 162.\n\n\n\n“So if we can identify the when and where and how often people are interacting with that electronic device when driving,” Mike Hanson said.\n\n\n\nHochschild said she is waiting for the investigation to unfold and wants accountability.\n\n\n\nSaint Paul Police said the driver remained on the scene and was cooperative, showing no signs of impairment. \nThe post Barbara Mork-Woodford remembered in St. Paul vigil first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/barbara-mork-woodford-remembered-in-saint-paul-vigil/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-28T03:40:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBarbara-Mork-GoFundMe.png","slug":"barbara-mork-woodford-remembered-in-st-paul-vigil"},{"id":"hkj68t","title":"Hunter Goodman hits 3 home runs for Rockies in 8-5 win over Twins","excerpt":"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hunter Goodman hit three homers and drove in fivs runs, powering the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.\n\n\n\nGoodman, who also went deep in his final at-bat Friday, launched a solo shot in the first inning and another in the third off s...","content":"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hunter Goodman hit three homers and drove in fivs runs, powering the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.\n\n\n\nGoodman, who also went deep in his final at-bat Friday, launched a solo shot in the first inning and another in the third off starter Mike Paredes. After grounding out in the fifth, the slugger made it 6-2 in the seventh when he connected for his 25th homer this season, a three-run drive to left-center against reliever Kody Funderburk.\n\n\n\nKyle Karros added a two-run homer in the eighth.\n\n\n\nMichael Lorenzen (3-9) allowed two runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings to earn his first win since April 24.\n\n\n\nTrevor Larnach’s three-run double in the ninth made it 8-5 before Jimmy Herget came on to get two outs for his third save.\n\n\n\nParedes (0-1) gave up three runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings.\n\n\n\nJake McCarthy hit a one-out triple in the fifth and scored on Mickey Moniak’s groundout to put Colorado on top 3-1.\n\n\n\nThe Twins scored single runs in the first and sixth. Kody Clemens’ RBI single tied it 1-all in the first. Josh Bell led off the sixth with his first triple since April 5, 2025, with Washington. He scored on Victor Caratini’s sacrifice fly to cut the Rockies’ lead to 3-2.\n\n\n\nUp next\n\n\n\nRockies RHP Ryan Feltner (2-2, 4.79 ERA) faces LHP Connor Prielipp (2-5, 5.17) in Sunday’s series finale.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Hunter Goodman hits 3 home runs for Rockies in 8-5 win over Twins first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/hunter-goodman-hits-3-home-runs-for-rockies-in-8-5-win-over-twins/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-28T02:36:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26179048779533-scaled.jpg","slug":"hunter-goodman-hits-3-home-runs-for-rockies-in-8-5-win-over-twins"},{"id":"zb536j","title":"Ryu leads Women’s PGA Championship by a shot after three rounds; Korda is four shots back","excerpt":"CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Haeran Ryu shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead over Brooke Henderson after three rounds of the Women’s PGA Championship.\n\n\n\nIna Yoon, who entered the day with a five-shot lead, struggled early but settled down to finish with a 3-over 75 and is two shots off ...","content":"CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Haeran Ryu shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead over Brooke Henderson after three rounds of the Women’s PGA Championship.\n\n\n\nIna Yoon, who entered the day with a five-shot lead, struggled early but settled down to finish with a 3-over 75 and is two shots off the pace.\n\n\n\nDewi Weber, the 210th ranked player in the World Golf Rankings seeking her first career LPGA win, birdied three of the final four holes and is three shots back after a 4-under 68. A Lim Kim joins her there.\n\n\n\nNelly Korda, chasing a historic third straight major championship win, shot a 1-under 71 on a sun-drenched, but windy day at Hazeltine National Golf Club outside Minneapolis. She and Alison Lee are four shots off the lead, which history indicates is important.\n\n\n\nIn the last 35 Women’s PGA Championships, the eventual winner was leading or within four shots of the lead after three rounds.\n\n\n\nThe top-ranked player in the world, Korda has struggled on the greens over the first three rounds, going 7 for11 on putts between 3 and 5 feet, ranking 65th among the 68 remaining players. She was 19 of 20 from that distance over four rounds when she won the U.S. Open earlier this month.\n\n\n\n“The greens are pretty slick. They don’t have too much grass on them. The short putts are pretty difficult,” said Korda, who three-putted two greens in her round. “Putting in general, when it gets this windy, you have to calculate in the wind, too, and a gust here and there. Sometimes you just aren’t as confident with your lines.”\n\n\n\nRyu’s score tied for the lowest round of the day, one day after her 64 was Friday’s low score.\n\n\n\nShe played the first seven holes in 4 under, including a 28-foot eagle putt on No. 7, and a birdie putt on No. 9 that rimmed around three-quarters of the hole before falling. Ryu was 1-over on the back nine.\n\n\n\n“It was more windy and a lot of tough shots and tough putts, but I just made one bogey today, so it was good for me for tomorrow, and tomorrow I just want to have more confidence and more calm,” she said of potentially winning her first major.\n\n\n\nYoon, who shot a tournament record-tying 63 on Thursday and a 69 on Friday to reach 12 under, put her opening tee shot in a bunker, leading to a bogey. It was the first of four on the front side to go with one birdie. Bogeys on Nos. 10 and 12 were sandwiched around a birdie on No. 11 before the 23-year-old South Korean played the final six holes in 1 under.\n\n\n\n“I had a really long day, especially the front nine. I was just nervous a lot. I missed short putts,” she said.\n\n\n\nNerves are not an issue for Henderson, who looks to win her second Women’s PGA Championship 10 years after winning at Sahalee Country Club in Washington at age 18.\n\n\n\n“It was nice to hit a lot of greens, a lot of fairways and give myself a lot of good birdie looks. Would have been nice maybe to capitalize on a few more, but definitely happy with where I’m at, and excited for tomorrow.”\n\n\n\n\nThe post Ryu leads Women’s PGA Championship by a shot after three rounds; Korda is four shots back first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/ryu-leads-womens-pga-championship-by-a-shot-after-three-rounds-korda-is-four-shots-back/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:48:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26178662007398-scaled.jpg","slug":"ryu-leads-womens-pga-championship-by-a-shot-after-three-rounds-korda-is-four-shots-back"},{"id":"1hft0c","title":"Officials tried to protect a baby girl born at risk in Minnesota. Three months later, she was dead. - Star Tribune","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxOUkhNRmFTdVBLemxsNHFmVFExMW1vTkNqMXFsa0o3X2dXXzJYbzVfVDdWbVlyci1jRVZtZ2JfU0xtU3I1QTZCRmc1MkF5Tm1TVWZRRTJUZ2dPR0FESFVvZU1OWGp0NkdDWEtEaDJvWHRxR2huek55REFCeWI3ZEhBRnJNeFRfNGFIejV5eGJuXzY4TTk1Vlg5bVp6bl82ZThmU1pOZTNiazhlOXhZbDM4OW81UWtTRnF...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxOUkhNRmFTdVBLemxsNHFmVFExMW1vTkNqMXFsa0o3X2dXXzJYbzVfVDdWbVlyci1jRVZtZ2JfU0xtU3I1QTZCRmc1MkF5Tm1TVWZRRTJUZ2dPR0FESFVvZU1OWGp0NkdDWEtEaDJvWHRxR2huek55REFCeWI3ZEhBRnJNeFRfNGFIejV5eGJuXzY4TTk1Vlg5bVp6bl82ZThmU1pOZTNiazhlOXhZbDM4OW81UWtTRnFJRUdydWlqMTdDRmVOV3pLMmlsVVkyUWM?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Officials tried to protect a baby girl born at risk in Minnesota. Three months later, she was dead.</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Star Tribune</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxOUkhNRmFTdVBLemxsNHFmVFExMW1vTkNqMXFsa0o3X2dXXzJYbzVfVDdWbVlyci1jRVZtZ2JfU0xtU3I1QTZCRmc1MkF5Tm1TVWZRRTJUZ2dPR0FESFVvZU1OWGp0NkdDWEtEaDJvWHRxR2huek55REFCeWI3ZEhBRnJNeFRfNGFIejV5eGJuXzY4TTk1Vlg5bVp6bl82ZThmU1pOZTNiazhlOXhZbDM4OW81UWtTRnFJRUdydWlqMTdDRmVOV3pLMmlsVVkyUWM?oc=5","source":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","author":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FJ6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc%3Ds0-w300","slug":"officials-tried-to-protect-a-baby-girl-born-at-risk-in-minnesota-three-months-later-she-was-dead-sta"},{"id":"3guo97","title":"Rookie starter Connor Prielipp has Twins dreaming big: ‘This guy continues to get better’","excerpt":"The lefthander struck out 10 over six innings in his team’s 3-2 victory over the Rockies on Sunday at Target Field.","content":"The lefthander struck out 10 over six innings in his team’s 3-2 victory over the Rockies on Sunday at Target Field.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-twins-colorado-rockies-game-score-connor-prielipp-ryan-kreidler-rookie-of-the-year/601848591","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:32:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"rookie-starter-connor-prielipp-has-twins-dreaming-big-this-guy-continues-to-get-better"},{"id":"bjuaj1","title":"Camera captures progress on unique I-35E bridge replacement project","excerpt":"The St. Paul construction project is believed to be a first-of-its-kind bridge 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coverage)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:10:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"illinois-lawmakers-finally-pass-bill-to-end-home-equity-theft-illinois-policy"},{"id":"7pjadv","title":"2525 Xylon Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55426 - Realtor.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQRWs5WWt1WjJFSjhINDlCcnUwSzdjbWVtcDE1cE95NTNPeVI0MGFHVXJmNGMxNFZWS25kUVNTUDB2cnpHMW8yeXNwYU1aT1I0ZnZ0LWlVdHJ6VDRlUDE3ZUwwdTRRMWIzYTR1LVZmaUZhS0FfVXFLbGZhMXJ3eHB1S3lUblM4UmJITHEwSGY1aXR0ckRO?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">2525 Xylon Ave S, Minnea...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQRWs5WWt1WjJFSjhINDlCcnUwSzdjbWVtcDE1cE95NTNPeVI0MGFHVXJmNGMxNFZWS25kUVNTUDB2cnpHMW8yeXNwYU1aT1I0ZnZ0LWlVdHJ6VDRlUDE3ZUwwdTRRMWIzYTR1LVZmaUZhS0FfVXFLbGZhMXJ3eHB1S3lUblM4UmJITHEwSGY1aXR0ckRO?oc=5\" 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with 21 points Sunday as Minnesota beat the Dallas Wings for the third time this season.","content":"Miles and Howard both finished with 21 points Sunday as Minnesota beat the Dallas Wings for the third time this season.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lynx-dallas-wings-wnba-score-result-olivia-miles-paige-bueckers-cheryl-reeve/601615341","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:27:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"olivia-miles-natasha-howard-help-lynx-win-a-new-way-this-season-at-the-rim"},{"id":"a3ba17","title":"David Doty, Minnesota federal judge who presided over NFL labor cases for decades, has died","excerpt":"Judge David Doty oversaw the 1993 legal settlement that strengthened free agency rights for players.","content":"Judge David Doty oversaw the 1993 legal settlement that strengthened free agency rights for players.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/david-doty-minnesota-federal-judge-presided-over-nfl-labor-cases-for-decades-has-died/601862363","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-28T21:53:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"david-doty-minnesota-federal-judge-who-presided-over-nfl-labor-cases-for-decades-has-died"},{"id":"alfvlg","title":"Minnesota’s top politicians are sitting on the sidelines of the governor and Senate races","excerpt":"High-ranking Democrats and Republicans alike aren’t racing to promote the party-backed candidates ahead of the August primary.","content":"High-ranking Democrats and Republicans alike aren’t racing to promote the party-backed candidates ahead of the August primary.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-governor-senate-primary-endorsements-democrat-republican/601856087","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-28T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minnesotas-top-politicians-are-sitting-on-the-sidelines-of-the-governor-and-senate-races"},{"id":"ojgoxo","title":"With the state’s last known elevator operator, Nicollet Mall office building honors its past","excerpt":"In downtown Minneapolis’ Young-Quinlan Building, Lee Bowser sees commuters through the ups and downs of their workdays.","content":"In downtown Minneapolis’ Young-Quinlan Building, Lee Bowser sees commuters through the ups and downs of their workdays.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/last-elevator-operator-young-quinlan-office-building-downtown-minneapolis/601837141","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-28T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"with-the-states-last-known-elevator-operator-nicollet-mall-office-building-honors-its-past"},{"id":"dlr12m","title":"North Minneapolis renters stuck in squalid homes once heralded as the future of public housing","excerpt":"At Heritage Park, broken furnaces and pipes, pests and mold have driven half the tenants out.","content":"At Heritage Park, broken furnaces and pipes, pests and mold have driven half the tenants out.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-heritage-park-housing-project/601858729","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-28T10:00:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"north-minneapolis-renters-stuck-in-squalid-homes-once-heralded-as-the-future-of-public-housing"},{"id":"hl7plo","title":"Private Selection chicken breast product target of health alert","excerpt":"The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants people who may have purchased a variety of Private Selection raw boneless chicken breasts to check their freezers or refrigerators in case they still have them.","content":"The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants people who may have purchased a variety of Private Selection raw boneless chicken breasts to check their freezers or refrigerators in case they still have them.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/private-selection-chicken-breast-product-target-health-alert","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T00:23:54.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhoney-dijon-private-selection.jpg","slug":"private-selection-chicken-breast-product-target-of-health-alert"},{"id":"h7nv6r","title":"Minnesota cracking down on impaired driving for the Fourth of July","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Fourth of July Safety \n\n\n\nThe Minnesota State Patrol says drivers should expect to see more troopers on t...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Fourth of July Safety \n\n\n\nThe Minnesota State Patrol says drivers should expect to see more troopers on the roads as the July Fourth holiday approaches.\n\n\n\nA spokesperson said extra enforcement is routine during the summer. “Generally over the summer or holiday weekends, there are offered extra shifts to patrol the Minnesota roadways,” said Lt. Jen Krier, Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Office. “It is not just our agency. It is 300 agencies across the state.”\n\n\n\nState Patrol confirmed that, like many law enforcement agencies, it will have additional troopers working on the Fourth of July. “July Fourth and then also throughout the whole summer. We are in the period of 100 Deadliest Days, so there is extra enforcement on every weekend,” Krier said.\n\n\n\nTroopers say they see more impaired drivers in the summer because travel increases. “People want to go out and go to the beach or cabins or anything like that, so travel in general just increases,” Krier said. “We see it all. It is not a specific substance more than another.”\n\n\n\nWhen troopers stop a driver, they look for clear signs of impairment. “We look for various things such as bloodshot watery eyes, slurred speech and diminished fine motor skills,” Krier said. “If someone is struggling to pull out a driver’s license or hands over a credit card instead of what we asked for, those are indicators.” Troopers then confirm impairment through field sobriety testing.\n\n\n\nImpaired driving is not limited to one part of the state. “It is everywhere. It is across the entire state,” Krier said. “If there is a concentration of bars, restaurants or a concert, we may see an uptick, but it is not specific to one area.”\n\n\n\nData from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension shows a sharp rise in DWIs during the July holiday period. Minnesota recorded 375 DWIs during the July 3 through 5 period last year. That is up 60 % compared to two years earlier.\n\n\n\nHere is the breakdown of holiday DWI and crash numbers:\n\n\n\n\n2025: 375 DWIs and 35 crashes\n\n\n\n2024: 318 DWIs and 36 crashes\n\n\n\n2023: 234 DWIs and 26 crashes\n\n\n\n2022: 244 DWIs and 27 crashes\n\n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is also warning boaters about impairment on the water. The state’s 2026 Boating Guide lists alcohol as the number one factor in boating fatalities, stating that “booze and boating do not mix.” The guide also urges boaters to “stay sober,” reinforcing that impaired operation on the water carries serious risks.\n\n\n\nMinnesota law treats Boating While Impaired as a criminal offense with penalties similar to Driving While Impaired. Officers can arrest boaters with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher, and they can arrest at lower levels if impairment is observed.\n\n\n\nThe DNR is also a participating agency for Operation Dry Water, a national campaign aimed at preventing boating under the influence.\n\n\n\nA DWI in Minnesota can lead to thousands of dollars in fines, higher insurance costs, possible jail time and the loss of a driver’s license. Penalties increase for repeat offenders and for drivers who test at 0.16 or higher.\n\n\n\nAhead of the holiday, troopers are asking Minnesotans to make a plan before they celebrate. “Wear your seat belt, slow down, put distractions away and arrange a sober ride,” the Krier said. “We want everybody to enjoy their holiday weekend. We need them to do that safely.”\nThe post Minnesota cracking down on impaired driving for the Fourth of July first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minnesota-cracking-down-on-impaired-driving-for-the-fourth-of-july/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:48:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F08%2FSTATE-PATROL-NEW-LOGO_PKG_00.00.29.04.jpg","slug":"minnesota-cracking-down-on-impaired-driving-for-the-fourth-of-july"},{"id":"usfrdv","title":"‘Muerte por mil cortes’: reglas más estrictas significan que los solicitantes de asiloenfrentarán mayores cargas económicas y más obstáculos para trabajar","excerpt":"Luis, un solicitante de asilo venezolano de 30 años, corre bajo la lluvia mientras realiza entregas de paquetes en Winter Park, Florida, el martes 19 de agosto de 2025. Luis, quien huyó de Venezuela tras haber sido activista político de la oposición durante su etapa como estudiante universitario,...","content":"Luis, un solicitante de asilo venezolano de 30 años, corre bajo la lluvia mientras realiza entregas de paquetes en Winter Park, Florida, el martes 19 de agosto de 2025. Luis, quien huyó de Venezuela tras haber sido activista político de la oposición durante su etapa como estudiante universitario, obtuvo un permiso de trabajo de larga duración que le permite mantenerse económicamente como conductor de entregas de Amazon mientras avanza su proceso legal de asilo. Crédito: Rebecca Blackwell | Associated Press\n\n\n\nAna Pottratz Acosta, profesora de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Minnesota, participa en una conversación sobre los cambios en materia migratoria durante una transmisión en vivo de Sahan Journal el 29 de mayo de 2025. Crédito: Samantha HoangLong | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nDurante el último año, la administración Trump ha implementado cambios significativos y difíciles no solo en las solicitudes de asilo, sino también en las autorizaciones de permisos de trabajo para quienes buscan asilo. Desde nuevas tarifas para presentar solicitudes hasta períodos de vigencia más cortos para los permisos laborales, estos cambios han encendido las alarmas entre expertos en inmigración, quienes temen que las vías legales de empleo para los solicitantes de asilo estén siendo cerradas gradualmente.\n\n\n\n“El mensaje general que esta administración intenta transmitir a los solicitantes de asilo, o a las personas que huyen de sus países de origen debido a la persecución, es: ‘No vengan aquí’”, dijo Ana Pottratz Acosta, profesora visitante de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Minnesota. “Quieren hacer que el ambiente sea lo menos acogedor posible para los solicitantes de asilo y para los inmigrantes en general”. Pottratz Acosta dirige la Clínica de Inmigración y Derechos Humanos, que forma parte del Centro James H. Binger para Nuevos Estadounidenses de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Minnesota.\n\n\n\nLos solicitantes de asilo constituyen el grupo más grande de personas con permisos de trabajo en Estados Unidos.\n\n\n\nUn estudio publicado en marzo por workpermits.us, una organización con sede en Washington, D.C., dedicada a elaborar investigaciones y actualizaciones sobre las políticas federales relacionadas con permisos de trabajo, reveló que Minnesota alberga a 18,000 trabajadores solicitantes de asilo. En conjunto, estas personas aportan 810 millones de dólares en ingresos a la economía anual del estado y generan 101 millones de dólares en impuestos estatales y locales.\n\n\n\nEstos trabajadores están distribuidos en distintos sectores económicos, aunque la mayoría se desempeña en las industrias de la hospitalidad, el comercio minorista y la manufactura.\n\n\n\nGran parte de estos cambios quedaron plasmados en la llamada Ley One Big Beautiful Bill, o HR-1, promulgada en julio del año pasado por el presidente Donald Trump. Las nuevas disposiciones afectarán, de una u otra manera, a los 18,000 trabajadores solicitantes de asilo que viven en Minnesota.\n\n\n\n“Hay múltiples cambios, tanto a nivel regulatorio como de políticas públicas, que están haciendo más difícil conservar y mantener los permisos de trabajo”, dijo Cristina Moreno, asesora de políticas de Workpermits.us, en declaraciones a Sahan Journal. “Es como una muerte por mil cortes”.\n\n\n\nLos solicitantes de asilo, que con frecuencia deben esperar hasta cinco años o más para obtener una entrevista sobre su caso, pueden trabajar legalmente en el país mediante un Documento de Autorización de Empleo (EAD) emitido por el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS).\n\n\n\nEstas personas pueden solicitar la autorización de empleo una vez que su petición de asilo ha estado pendiente durante 150 días. Posteriormente, USCIS dispone de hasta 30 días para emitir el permiso de trabajo. En total, el proceso representa un período de espera y tramitación de 180 días.\n\n\n\nLos cambios más recientes que enfrentan los solicitantes de asilo\n\n\n\nA continuación, se detalla el panorama actual para tramitar el asilo y la autorización de empleo. Estas modificaciones afectan tanto a quienes solicitan el asilo directamente ante el USCIS (asilo afirmativo) como a quienes lo hacen en el marco de un proceso ante el Tribunal de Inmigración (asilo defensivo):\n\n\n\n1. Tarifas para las solicitudes iniciales de autorización de empleo:\n\n\n\nHistóricamente, la primera solicitud del Documento de Autorización de Empleo (EAD, por sus siglas en inglés) era gratuita para los solicitantes de asilo. Ahora, obtener el permiso de trabajo inicial tendrá un costo de 550 dólares. Toda solicitud presentada el 22 de julio del año pasado o después de esa fecha está sujeta a este cobro.\n\n\n\n“Lo que hace que esto resulte tan impactante es que los solicitantes de asilo no tienen permitido trabajar antes de este punto”, señaló Tracy Roy, directora legal del Centro de Derecho para Inmigrantes de Minnesota. “Eso significa que, después de pasar un período considerable de tiempo en Estados Unidos sin poder trabajar legalmente, tienen que reunir 550 dólares para presentar la solicitud. Es una carga enorme para muchas personas”.\n\n\n\n2. Tarifas de renovación y reducción del período de vigencia de los permisos de trabajo:\n\n\n\nRenovar los permisos de trabajo también será considerablemente más costoso. Para las renovaciones presentadas el 22 de julio del año pasado o después de esa fecha, ahora existe un cargo adicional de 275 dólares que se suma a la tarifa anterior de 520 dólares, elevando el costo total de cada renovación a 795 dólares. (Los solicitantes pueden obtener un alivio de 50 dólares si presentan la renovación de manera electrónica).\n\n\n\nEn el caso de las familias que realizan el trámite conjuntamente, estos costos se multiplican por cada integrante, generando importantes barreras económicas.\n\n\n\nEl incremento en las tarifas también viene acompañado de una reducción en la duración de los permisos. Pottratz Acosta explicó que, aunque los períodos de vigencia han variado a lo largo del tiempo, los permisos emitidos durante la administración Biden y hasta la entrada en vigor de la HR-1 tenían una validez de cinco años.\n\n\n\nLas solicitudes de permisos de trabajo tanto iniciales como de renovación que estaban pendientes o fueron presentadas el 5 de diciembre del año pasado o después de esa fecha tendrán una vigencia de solo 18 meses.\n\n\n\n3. Cancelación de la renovación automática de los permisos de trabajo:\n\n\n\nAntes de octubre pasado, si los solicitantes de asilo tramitaban sus renovaciones antes de que vencieran, sus EAD se renovaban automáticamente mientras las solicitudes estaban en trámite, lo que garantizaba que no hubiera interrupciones laborales por falta de documentación legal. Sin embargo, USCIS puso fin a esa política de extensión automática en octubre del año pasado. Esto significa que, incluso si una persona presenta su renovación dentro del plazo establecido, ya no recibirá una extensión automática mientras su solicitud esté pendiente de resolución.\n\n\n\nPottratz Acosta y Moreno señalaron que también han observado retrasos significativos en el procesamiento de las renovaciones durante el último año y medio.\n\n\n\nLa situación se agravó aún más con la suspensión de todos los trámites de asilo e inmigración para solicitantes provenientes de 39 países, medida que entró en vigor en noviembre pasado, poco después de que las autoridades informaran que un ciudadano afgano había disparado contra dos miembros de la Guardia Nacional en Washington.\n\n\n\nEl 5 de junio, un juez federal de Rhode Island anuló la prohibición impuesta por la administración Trump al procesamiento de solicitudes migratorias y de asilo para personas originarias de esos 39 países, incluidas las renovaciones de permisos de trabajo.\n\n\n\n“Más de seis meses después, muchas de esas personas siguen sin trabajo, sin un estatus legal y sin ninguna capacidad real para planificar su futuro”, escribió el juez en su opinión de 135 páginas.\n\n\n\n4. Tarifas para nuevas solicitudes de asilo y cobros anuales para mantener un caso activo:\n\n\n\nAdemás de las tarifas para presentar una solicitud inicial del Documento de Autorización de Empleo (EAD, por sus siglas en inglés), desde julio del año pasado los solicitantes de asilo también están obligados a pagar una cuota de 100 dólares para presentar sus casos de asilo.\n\n\n\nLa HR-1 también estableció una nueva tarifa anual de 100 dólares que los solicitantes deberán pagar para mantener activos los casos que permanezcan pendientes durante más de un año. Si ese pago no se realiza dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la notificación, el caso será cancelado sin reembolso de las tarifas ya abonadas.\n\n\n\n“Antes, cuando una persona solicitaba asilo, el trámite era gratuito. La idea era que, muchas veces, quienes llegan a Estados Unidos buscando asilo están huyendo para salvar sus vidas y prácticamente no traen nada más que la ropa que llevan puesta”, explicó Pottratz Acosta. “Se trata de una solicitud de carácter humanitario, por lo que no debería existir una tarifa de presentación, porque eso puede convertirse en una barrera para las familias o para las personas que buscan asilo”.\n\n\n\nAunque una demanda judicial había bloqueado temporalmente que USCIS cobrara esta cuota anual de 100 dólares, la medida cautelar fue levantada en febrero, permitiendo que la agencia comenzara a recaudar dichos pagos.\n\n\n\nPottratz Acosta y Roy señalaron que las notificaciones han sido enviadas de manera irregular, lo que significa que no todas las personas están siendo informadas oportunamente sobre la fecha límite para realizar el pago anual. Por ello, recomiendan a los solicitantes pagar la cuota de manera preventiva para evitar que sus casos sean cancelados.\n\n\n\n5. Una norma propuesta podría detener el procesamiento de nuevas solicitudes de permisos de trabajo:\n\n\n\nEn febrero, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional propuso una norma que podría retrasar el procesamiento de nuevas solicitudes de autorización de empleo presentadas por solicitantes de asilo por un período de hasta 173 años.\n\n\n\nLa propuesta también plantea nuevos criterios de elegibilidad para obtener permisos de trabajo y hace más difíciles algunos procesos de renovación de autorizaciones laborales.\n\n\n\nLa iniciativa fue sometida a un período de comentarios públicos, durante el cual se recibieron más de 7,000 observaciones. La norma, propuesta bajo la Ley de Procedimiento Administrativo, todavía no tiene efectos inmediatos sobre los permisos de trabajo vigentes, las renovaciones ni las solicitudes que ya han sido presentadas.\n\n\n\nUn caso que hace 10 años era una “victoria segura” hoy es incierto\n\n\n\nAdemás de imponer nuevas tarifas, mayores restricciones y períodos de vigencia más cortos para los permisos de trabajo, la HR-1 también eliminó para los solicitantes de asilo el acceso a beneficios federales de salud como Medicaid y Medicare.\n\n\n\nLos solicitantes de asilo que cuentan con un EAD activo todavía pueden acceder a MinnesotaCare; sin embargo, ese acceso también desaparece en ausencia de un permiso de trabajo vigente.\n\n\n\nPor otra parte, los solicitantes de asilo generalmente no son elegibles para recibir beneficios del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) antes de que se les conceda el asilo, lo que hace aún más urgente la necesidad de conseguir empleo.\n\n\n\nPottratz Acosta afirmó que obtener decisiones favorables en los casos de asilo se ha vuelto más difícil debido a una serie de resoluciones con carácter precedente emitidas durante el último año por la Junta de Apelaciones de Inmigración y por el fiscal general de Estados Unidos.\n\n\n\n“Un caso que hace diez años prácticamente era una victoria segura, probablemente hoy no obtendría asilo”, señaló.\n\n\n\nExpertos legales temen que el aumento de las cargas económicas y los tiempos de espera más prolongados hagan que muchas personas sean más vulnerables a la explotación laboral y a violaciones de las leyes de trabajo dentro del mercado informal o la economía clandestina, donde no existen las salvaguardas de un sistema regulatorio formal.\n\n\n\nTambién advierten que tanto la economía federal como las economías estatales resentirán el impacto si los solicitantes de asilo son excluidos de la fuerza laboral formal.\n\n\n\n“Además del beneficio económico, el trabajo proporciona un sentido de propósito, fomenta la conexión entre las personas y fortalece la construcción de comunidad, algo que beneficia a todos”, afirmó Roy.\n\n\n\nDónde encontrar información y ayuda\n\n\n\nPara obtener asistencia e información sobre los cambios relacionados con las autorizaciones de empleo, las personas pueden comunicarse con el Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, organización que brinda representación legal gratuita en materia migratoria a inmigrantes y refugiados de bajos ingresos en Minnesota y Dakota del Norte.\n\n\n\nPara mantenerse informados y acceder a recursos adicionales sobre permisos de trabajo, también pueden consultar el Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project y workpermits.us.\n\n\nThe post ‘Muerte por mil cortes’: reglas más estrictas significan que los solicitantes de asiloenfrentarán mayores cargas económicas y más obstáculos para trabajar appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/espanol/nuevas-restricciones-solicitantes-asilo/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Shubhanjana Das","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:34:57.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP25273653318611-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C685%26ssl%3D1","slug":"muerte-por-mil-cortes-reglas-ms-estrictas-significan-que-los-solicitantes-de-asiloenfrentarn-mayores"},{"id":"80m7a7","title":"Man flown out of the BWCA following a machete injury to his leg","excerpt":"A man in the Boundary Waters had to be flown from the area for medical treatment after suffering a severe leg injury Friday evening. \n\n\n\nThe St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the injury was reported around 9 p.m. Friday from Angle Worm Trail, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA).\n\n\n\nAcco...","content":"A man in the Boundary Waters had to be flown from the area for medical treatment after suffering a severe leg injury Friday evening. \n\n\n\nThe St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the injury was reported around 9 p.m. Friday from Angle Worm Trail, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA).\n\n\n\nAccording to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the man was severely injured in his leg “as a result of using a machete.”\n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Air Rescue Team flew to the man’s location and took him to Ely Airport, where an ambulance was waiting to take him to the hospital.\n\n\n\nHis injuries are believed to have been non-life-threatening. \nThe post Man flown out of the BWCA following a machete injury to his leg first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/man-flown-out-of-the-bwca-following-a-machete-injury-to-his-leg/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:07:14.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMinnesota-AIr-Rescue.jpg","slug":"man-flown-out-of-the-bwca-following-a-machete-injury-to-his-leg"},{"id":"241sl3","title":"Swedish center Adam Andersson headlines Wild’s draft picks","excerpt":"The Minnesota Wild selected three players in the 2026 NHL Draft, adding two forwards and a goaltender.\n\n\n\nMinnesota opened its draft Saturday by taking Swedish center Adam Andersson in the third round with the 83rd overall pick, acquired in a trade with Los Angeles. The 17-year-old recorded 17 po...","content":"The Minnesota Wild selected three players in the 2026 NHL Draft, adding two forwards and a goaltender.\n\n\n\nMinnesota opened its draft Saturday by taking Swedish center Adam Andersson in the third round with the 83rd overall pick, acquired in a trade with Los Angeles. The 17-year-old recorded 17 points in 30 games for Leksands IF’s U20 team and helped Sweden win gold at the IIHF Under-18 World Championship.\n\n\n\n\nAdam Andersson is your newest Minnesweda Wild  pic.twitter.com/SfxhVld9DM&mdash; Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) June 27, 2026\n\n\n\n\nThe Wild then selected Canadian forward Kayden Lemire in the fourth round at No. 112, after trading with Columbus to move up. Lemire had 29 points in 68 games with Prince George of the WHL, adding four points in 12 playoff games.\n\n\n\nMinnesota rounded out its class by drafting Czech goaltender Filip Ruzicka in the fifth round (No. 137). The 6-foot-8 netminder posted a 26-14-1 record with a .906 save percentage for Brandon in the WHL and improved in the playoffs with a .936 mark.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Swedish center Adam Andersson headlines Wild’s draft picks first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/swedish-center-adam-andersson-headlines-wilds-draft-picks/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-27T22:08:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2Fwild.jpg","slug":"swedish-center-adam-andersson-headlines-wilds-draft-picks"},{"id":"txv7ic","title":"Saturday marks 31 years since Jodi Huisentruit’s disappearance","excerpt":"Saturday marked a grim anniversary, the 31st year since Jodi Huisentruit, a news anchor in Mason City, Iowa, went missing, suspected to have been abducted.\n\n\n\nOn June 27, 1995, the then 27-year-old went missing before her morning anchor shift at KIMT-TV, believed to have been abducted as she was ...","content":"Saturday marked a grim anniversary, the 31st year since Jodi Huisentruit, a news anchor in Mason City, Iowa, went missing, suspected to have been abducted.\n\n\n\nOn June 27, 1995, the then 27-year-old went missing before her morning anchor shift at KIMT-TV, believed to have been abducted as she was making her way to the station. \n\n\n\nSince that day, her case has remained open, and multiple rewards have been offered for those with information surrounding her disappearance to come forward. However, at this time, what happened to her remains a mystery, and no new suspects have been arrested in connection with her suspected abduction.\n\n\n\nTo mark the anniversary, Jodi’s family, friends, and those wishing to remember her gathered outside KIMT-TV once again and asked anyone with information to come forward.\n\n\n\n“We had hoped last year would be the final year we would have to make a statement like this, but unfortunately, here we are today,” the Huisentruit family said in a statement. “With every year that passes, it becomes harder and harder to find the words to express the pain and anguish we have experienced and still experience today as this continues on.”\n\n\n\nIn the same statement, the Huisentruit family requested that Jodi not be used for clickbait and sensationalism.\n\n\n\n“It is hard to describe the heartache of watching a family member or friend’s humanity be lost in the name of obtaining clicks, clout, or personal attention, especially when she is not here to set the record straight for herself,” the family said. “To be clear, we are sincerely grateful for the attention given to Jodi and the case that is approached with care, sensitivity, and respect, as we are well aware so many other missing person cases do not receive the same. With that said, we strive to keep the focus on who Jodi was as a person because this is where the truly remarkable story is.”\n\n\n\nThis year, the FindJodi team is asking people to leave a light on or light a candle outside this weekend to remember the Long Prairie, Minnesota, native.\n\n\n\nNew billboards have also been put up, and flyers have been distributed with a simple message: “Still Missing.”\n\n\n\nIf you have any information about Jodi’s case, please contact the Mason City Police Department at 641-421-3636, Iowa DCI Special Agent Ryan Herman at rherman@dps.state.ia.us or the FindJodi team at Team@FindJodi.co.\n\n\n\nMore information about Jodi Huisentruit, her life, her disappearance, and the efforts to learn what happened to her can be found on the FindJodi website. \nThe post Saturday marks 31 years since Jodi Huisentruit’s disappearance first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/saturday-marks-31-years-since-jodi-huisentruit-went-missing-believed-to-have-been-abducted/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-27T21:35:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FHer-Last-Broadcast-The-Abduction-of-Jodi-Huisentruit.png","slug":"saturday-marks-31-years-since-jodi-huisentruits-disappearance"},{"id":"wqx5l6","title":"Girl, 15, shot in Loring Park neighborhood; 2 teens arrested","excerpt":"Minneapolis police arrested two teenage boys after a 15-year-old girl was shot and injured early Sunday morning in the city's Loring Park neighborhood.","content":"Minneapolis police arrested two teenage boys after a 15-year-old girl was shot and injured early Sunday morning in the city's Loring Park neighborhood.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-shooting-teen-injured-2-arrested-june-28","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T18:39:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F062826-pool-vids-hennepin-ave-northeast-shooting_00.01.20.07.jpg","slug":"girl-15-shot-in-loring-park-neighborhood-2-teens-arrested"},{"id":"mdos0w","title":"Three overnight shootings in Minneapolis leave man dead, 2 others hurt","excerpt":"Minneapolis police are investigating three separate shootings early Sunday morning that left one man dead and two others injured, including a 15-year-old girl. The shootings happened within about 45 minutes in different parts of the city.","content":"Minneapolis police are investigating three separate shootings early Sunday morning that left one man dead and two others injured, including a 15-year-old girl. The shootings happened within about 45 minutes in different parts of the city.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-shootings-1-dead-2-hurt-june-28","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T17:28:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F062826-pool-vids-northeast-minneapolis-shooting-_00.00.22.03.jpg","slug":"three-overnight-shootings-in-minneapolis-leave-man-dead-2-others-hurt"},{"id":"3qtmc3","title":"Minnesota weather: Extreme heat warning issued for Monday","excerpt":"Hot and humid weather settles into Minnesota on Monday, with temperatures remaining in the 90s leading up to the Fourth of July. An extreme heat warning has been issued for Monday as heat index values could reach 105 to 110 degrees.","content":"Hot and humid weather settles into Minnesota on Monday, with temperatures remaining in the 90s leading up to the Fourth of July. An extreme heat warning has been issued for Monday as heat index values could reach 105 to 110 degrees.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/weather/minnesota-weather-extreme-heat-warning-for-june-29-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jared.Piepenburg@fox.com (Jared Piepenburg)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T17:10:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fextreme-heat-warning-sized.jpg","slug":"minnesota-weather-extreme-heat-warning-issued-for-monday"},{"id":"wyc57k","title":"INTERVIEW: 79th annual 4th in The Park returns to St. Paul","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        79th annual 4th in the park79th annual 4th in the park\n\n\n\nOne of the longest running parades in Minnesota...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        79th annual 4th in the park79th annual 4th in the park\n\n\n\nOne of the longest running parades in Minnesota returns to St. Paul. \n\n\n\nThe 4th in The Park is back for its 79th annual celebration on Saturday, July 4. The parade will kick off at 11 a.m. begins in Luther Place then goes down Como Avenue to Langford Park. \n\n\n\nOrganizers said the event will also offer kid activities, food trucks and live music over in Langford Park. \n\n\n\nFor more information, click here. \nThe post INTERVIEW: 79th annual 4th in The Park returns to St. Paul first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/interview-79th-annual-4th-in-the-park-returns-to-st-paul/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-27T19:50:35.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F230704LC_4thInThePark-15-scaled.jpg","slug":"interview-79th-annual-4th-in-the-park-returns-to-st-paul"},{"id":"l6rjuh","title":"MN weather: Rain totals from Sunday morning storms","excerpt":"Many of us woke up Sunday morning to heavy rain as storms rolled across the Twin Cities metro. Here's a look at how much rain fell.","content":"Many of us woke up Sunday morning to heavy rain as storms rolled across the Twin Cities metro. Here's a look at how much rain fell.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/mn-weather-rain-totals-from-sunday-morning-storms","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T20:21:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmetroraintotals.jpg","slug":"mn-weather-rain-totals-from-sunday-morning-storms"},{"id":"hqtaju","title":"INTERVIEW: St. Paul 4th of July Fireworks","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        4th of July Fireworks in St. Paul4th of July Fireworks in St. Paul\n\n\n\nA fireworks show in downtown St. Pa...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        4th of July Fireworks in St. Paul4th of July Fireworks in St. Paul\n\n\n\nA fireworks show in downtown St. Paul returns for America’s 250th birthday. \n\n\n\nThe St. Paul Rotary Club is hosting a 4th of July fireworks show titled: Red, White & BOOM! Organizers said the fireworks will be over the city’s highest point, the Cathedral Hill Park. \n\n\n\nOrganizers said there will be food trucks and a free concert. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. \n\n\n\nFor more information, click here. \nThe post INTERVIEW: St. Paul 4th of July Fireworks first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/interview-st-paul-4th-of-july-fireworks/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-27T19:05:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fminneapolis-fireworks-file.jpg","slug":"interview-st-paul-4th-of-july-fireworks"},{"id":"pghl85","title":"Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year","excerpt":"From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.","content":"From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/celebrity-deaths-2026-list","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:07:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fchuck-norris-catherine-o-hara.jpg","slug":"celebrity-deaths-of-2026-the-entertainers-and-artists-we-lost-this-year"},{"id":"8ppymc","title":"Anoka County Libraries Open for Cooling Centers","excerpt":"Anoka County Libraries Open for Cooling Centers\nThe post Anoka County Libraries Open for Cooling Centers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Anoka County Libraries Open for Cooling Centers\nThe post Anoka County Libraries Open for Cooling Centers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/featured-on-5/anoka-county-libraries-open-for-cooling-centers/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-27T17:36:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2F5EWN-MTR-STILL.jpg","slug":"anoka-county-libraries-open-for-cooling-centers"},{"id":"uil5ce","title":"St. Paul missing vulnerable teen found safe: Police","excerpt":"St. Paul police said a missing vulnerable teen who was last seen Friday evening has been found safe.","content":"St. Paul police said a missing vulnerable teen who was last seen Friday evening has been found safe.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/st-paul-police-searching-missing-non-verbal-teen-june-28-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:10:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2FSt.-Paul-police-generic-license-plate-no-lights.jpg","slug":"st-paul-missing-vulnerable-teen-found-safe-police"},{"id":"yzi9dx","title":"Dakota County Cooling Centers","excerpt":"Dakota County Cooling Centers\nThe post Dakota County Cooling Centers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Dakota County Cooling Centers\nThe post Dakota County Cooling Centers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/featured-on-5/dakota-county-cooling-centers/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-27T17:35:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"dakota-county-cooling-centers"},{"id":"s0f68a","title":"Ramsey County Cooling Centers","excerpt":"Ramsey County Cooling Centers\nThe post Ramsey County Cooling Centers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Ramsey County Cooling Centers\nThe post Ramsey County Cooling Centers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/featured-on-5/ramsey-county-cooling-centers/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-27T17:34:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"ramsey-county-cooling-centers"},{"id":"lcwr69","title":"Storms delay Twin Cities pride events, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday","excerpt":"Storms moving through the Twin Cities metro Sunday morning delayed the start of several events, including the Twin Cities Pride Rainbow Run and parade, and the final round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club.","content":"Storms moving through the Twin Cities metro Sunday morning delayed the start of several events, including the Twin Cities Pride Rainbow Run and parade, and the final round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/storms-delay-twin-cities-pride-rainbow-run-kpmg-womens-pga-championship-sunday","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:23:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Frain-delay-pride-run.jpg","slug":"storms-delay-twin-cities-pride-events-kpmg-womens-pga-championship-sunday"},{"id":"7e2s5b","title":"Meet eccentric characters at this year’s Twin Cities Pride festival","excerpt":"The 53rd annual festival in Minneapolis drew thousands of people, animals and an inflatable 61-foot tall rubber duck.","content":"The 53rd annual festival in Minneapolis drew thousands of people, animals and an inflatable 61-foot tall rubber duck.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/meet-eccentric-characters-at-this-years-twin-cities-pride-festival/601858423","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:30:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"meet-eccentric-characters-at-this-years-twin-cities-pride-festival"},{"id":"w2qgqu","title":"Hennepin County Cooling Centers","excerpt":"Hennepin County Cooling Centers\nThe post Hennepin County Cooling Centers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Hennepin County Cooling Centers\nThe post Hennepin County Cooling Centers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/featured-on-5/hennepin-county-cooling-centers/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-27T17:33:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"hennepin-county-cooling-centers"},{"id":"qvw9nq","title":"Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding","excerpt":"Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.","content":"Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/johns-hopkins-university-lays-off-110-workers-losing-federal-funding","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:45:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1152502392-scaled-e1782506579375.jpg","slug":"johns-hopkins-university-lays-off-110-workers-after-losing-some-federal-funding"},{"id":"gfgmjv","title":"Twin Cities Pride events delayed due to rain","excerpt":"Sunday morning events for the Twin Cities Pride Festival have been set back due to ongoing rain in Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nThe Rainbow Run 5K, originally scheduled to kick off at 9 a.m., will now start at 10:10 a.m., followed by the Kids Dash at 10:30 a.m. The parade is delayed half an hour to 11:30 a.m....","content":"Sunday morning events for the Twin Cities Pride Festival have been set back due to ongoing rain in Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nThe Rainbow Run 5K, originally scheduled to kick off at 9 a.m., will now start at 10:10 a.m., followed by the Kids Dash at 10:30 a.m. The parade is delayed half an hour to 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n\nAll-day events will continue as planned at the main festival grounds in Loring Park.\n\n\n\nClick here for a guide to all Twin Cities Pride events happening this weekend.\nThe post Twin Cities Pride events delayed due to rain first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/twin-cities-pride-events-delayed-due-to-rain/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:47:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fpride-parade-2025-file.jpg","slug":"twin-cities-pride-events-delayed-due-to-rain"},{"id":"88l6i3","title":"Minnesota weather: Rain and storms Sunday morning, extreme heat warning Monday","excerpt":"Morning showers and storms give way to a warm, windy, and humid Sunday before extreme heat arrives Monday.","content":"Morning showers and storms give way to a warm, windy, and humid Sunday before extreme heat arrives Monday.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/weather/minnesota-weather-forecast-june-28-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T12:54:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fweb-wx-sunday-am-jared-kmspeme002_06_48_37_mpg_00.01.50.56.jpg","slug":"minnesota-weather-rain-and-storms-sunday-morning-extreme-heat-warning-monday"},{"id":"tpuhok","title":"How ‘Celebrity Look-Alikes’ became the most popular in-game feature at Twins games","excerpt":"The inside story on how the Twins scoreboard crew makes the most popular in-game segment at Target Field.","content":"The inside story on how the Twins scoreboard crew makes the most popular in-game segment at Target Field.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-twins-game-target-field-celebrity-lookalike-camera-mlb-entertainment/601848587","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-28T10:00:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"how-celebrity-look-alikes-became-the-most-popular-in-game-feature-at-twins-games"},{"id":"rzvkba","title":"Wild, after making only three NHL draft picks, are clearly focused on the present","excerpt":"The deal for Quinn Hughes cost them draft capital, but made them a championship contender. Could Dylan Larkin be their next big acquisition?","content":"The deal for Quinn Hughes cost them draft capital, but made them a championship contender. Could Dylan Larkin be their next big acquisition?","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-wild-nhl-three-draft-picks-bill-guerin-trade-dylan-larkin/601860163","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-28T10:36:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"wild-after-making-only-three-nhl-draft-picks-are-clearly-focused-on-the-present"},{"id":"5hu2hy","title":"People's Pride at Powderhorn Park: The free, corporate-free Twin Cities celebration now in its 6th year","excerpt":"Pride celebrations took over the Twin Cities this weekend, but one event in Minneapolis offered a different take on what Pride can look like.","content":"Pride celebrations took over the Twin Cities this weekend, but one event in Minneapolis offered a different take on what Pride can look like.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/peoples-pride-powderhorn-park-free-corporate-free-twin-cities-celebration-now-its-6th-year","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Leon.Purvis@fox.com (Leon Purvis)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T02:28:41.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F10p-mpls-people_s-pride-_-leon-purvis_00.00.35.08.jpg","slug":"peoples-pride-at-powderhorn-park-the-free-corporate-free-twin-cities-celebration-now-in-its-6th-year"},{"id":"m3x1xl","title":"Minneapolis shooting leaves 1 injured near Penn Avenue","excerpt":"A shooting in north Minneapolis injured a man near Penn Avenue. \n\n\n\nAccording to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to a shooting near the 700th block of Penn Avenue North, where they found a man with a gunshot wound. \n\n\n\nAuthorities said preliminary information shows that the ...","content":"A shooting in north Minneapolis injured a man near Penn Avenue. \n\n\n\nAccording to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to a shooting near the 700th block of Penn Avenue North, where they found a man with a gunshot wound. \n\n\n\nAuthorities said preliminary information shows that the man was outside when the shooting happened, possibly coming from a vehicle. A nearby hospital treated the man for non-life-threatening injuries.\n\n\n\nPolice are still investigating, with a forensic team collecting evidence from the scene. Officers said no arrests have been made.\n\n\n\nThis is a developing story; check back for updates. \n\n\n\n\nThe post Minneapolis shooting leaves 1 injured near Penn Avenue first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minneapolis-shooting-leaves-1-injured-near-penn-avenue/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-27T17:20:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F02%2FPoliceLightsCrimeTape11-7-23.webp","slug":"minneapolis-shooting-leaves-1-injured-near-penn-avenue"},{"id":"tp5a7s","title":"Minnesota heat wave: Animal Humane Society shares tips to keep your pet safe this summer","excerpt":"With a stretch of dangerously hot weather on the way, Animal Humane Society is reminding pet owners how to keep their furry friends safe and cool.","content":"With a stretch of dangerously hot weather on the way, Animal Humane Society is reminding pet owners how to keep their furry friends safe and cool.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-heat-wave-animal-humane-society-shares-tips-keep-your-pet-safe-summer","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Madison.Hunter@fox.com (Madison Hunter)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T01:22:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F9v-pets-and-fireworks_kmspe69c_146_mxf_00.00.31.04.jpg","slug":"minnesota-heat-wave-animal-humane-society-shares-tips-to-keep-your-pet-safe-this-summer"},{"id":"89g8ky","title":"Motorcyclist dies after collision with semi truck in western Wisconsin","excerpt":"Authorities are investigating a deadly crash between a motorcycle and a semi in northwestern Dunn County.","content":"Authorities are investigating a deadly crash between a motorcycle and a semi in northwestern Dunn County.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/motorcyclist-dies-after-collision-semi-truck-western-wisconsin","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Madison.Hunter@fox.com (Madison Hunter)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T00:03:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2F78b9ff20-Generic-police-lights-2-11.jpg","slug":"motorcyclist-dies-after-collision-with-semi-truck-in-western-wisconsin"},{"id":"9gpkg5","title":"Minnesota GOP Rep. Elliot Engen pleads not guilty to drunk driving charges","excerpt":"Minnesota GOP lawmaker Elliot Engen has pleaded not guilty to charges related to a drunk driving arrest.","content":"Minnesota GOP lawmaker Elliot Engen has pleaded not guilty to charges related to a drunk driving arrest.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/mn-rep-elliot-engen-pleads-not-guilty-drunk-driving-charges","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Madison.Hunter@fox.com (Madison Hunter)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T22:02:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fengen-mugshot-sized.jpg","slug":"minnesota-gop-rep-elliot-engen-pleads-not-guilty-to-drunk-driving-charges"},{"id":"s856zl","title":"Pasta salad recalled because it may actually be chicken salad","excerpt":"Thousands of pounds of what was labeled pasta salad were recalled over fears that what was sold was actually chicken salad. Any of the containers that turned out to be chicken salad would have two undeclared allergens, namely egg and milk, in them.","content":"Thousands of pounds of what was labeled pasta salad were recalled over fears that what was sold was actually chicken salad. Any of the containers that turned out to be chicken salad would have two undeclared allergens, namely egg and milk, in them.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/pasta-salad-recalled-because-may-actually-be-chicken-salad","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T21:01:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fpasta-salad.jpg","slug":"pasta-salad-recalled-because-it-may-actually-be-chicken-salad"},{"id":"8v024t","title":"Overnight Minneapolis shooting injures a man near Lyndale Avenue","excerpt":"An overnight shooting in Minneapolis injured a man on Saturday near Lyndale Avenue, following a fatal shooting from a week ago.\n\n\n\nMinneapolis Police said officers responded to a shooting around 12:30 a.m. near Lyndale Ave. S and W Franklin Ave. Officers said they found a man in an alley with a g...","content":"An overnight shooting in Minneapolis injured a man on Saturday near Lyndale Avenue, following a fatal shooting from a week ago.\n\n\n\nMinneapolis Police said officers responded to a shooting around 12:30 a.m. near Lyndale Ave. S and W Franklin Ave. Officers said they found a man in an alley with a gunshot wound.\n\n\n\nPolice said preliminary information shows that the man was walking outside when the shooting happened. The man was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.\n\n\n\nPolice are still investigating. Officers said no arrests have been made.\n\n\n\nSaturday’s shooting marks the second shooting in a week near the 2100 block of Lyndale Avenue South.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Minneapolis police investigating fatal overnight shooting on Lyndale Avenue\n\n\n\nThis is a developing story; check back for updates.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Overnight Minneapolis shooting injures a man near Lyndale Avenue first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/overnight-minneapolis-shooting-injures-a-man-near-lyndale-avenue/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:52:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fpolice-lights-minneapolis-10-23-25.jpg","slug":"overnight-minneapolis-shooting-injures-a-man-near-lyndale-avenue"},{"id":"3s7xv0","title":"Chalamet learns what Minnesotans know: biking is a love language","excerpt":"“Sex and the City” maligned men who rode a bike to a date. But cycling country knows they’re a catch.","content":"“Sex and the City” maligned men who rode a bike to a date. But cycling country knows they’re a catch.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-bicyclists-react-to-celebrity-cycling-dates/601859447","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-28T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"chalamet-learns-what-minnesotans-know-biking-is-a-love-language"},{"id":"7kzmpo","title":"North Minneapolis shooting injures 2 near Logan Avenue","excerpt":"A shooting in north Minneapolis injured two men on Friday night. \n\n\n\nMinneapolis police said officers responded around 9:30 p.m. Friday after multiple reports of gunfire near Lowry Avenue North and North Logan Avenue.Police said they found two men with gunshot wounds outside a home. \n\n\n\nOfficers ...","content":"A shooting in north Minneapolis injured two men on Friday night. \n\n\n\nMinneapolis police said officers responded around 9:30 p.m. Friday after multiple reports of gunfire near Lowry Avenue North and North Logan Avenue.Police said they found two men with gunshot wounds outside a home. \n\n\n\nOfficers said preliminary information shows that both men were outside when the gunfire started. A nearby hospital treated both men for non-life-threatening injuries.\n\n\n\nPolice are still investigating. Officers said no arrests have been made.\n\n\n\nThis is a developing story; check back for updates. \n\n\n\n\nThe post North Minneapolis shooting injures 2 near Logan Avenue first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/north-minneapolis-shooting-injures-2-near-logan-avenue/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:51:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F0627-NORTH-MINNEAPOLIS-SHOOTING__fe95d222-ffc2-4b3b-8abc-5750a65ab4bf.png","slug":"north-minneapolis-shooting-injures-2-near-logan-avenue"},{"id":"fpbbzh","title":"BWCA rescue: Man airlifted after severe leg injury while using machete","excerpt":"A man was airlifted from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area after suffering a serious leg injury while using a machete, according to the St.","content":"A man was airlifted from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area after suffering a serious leg injury while using a machete, according to the St.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/bwca-rescue-man-airlifted-after-severe-leg-injury-while-using-machete","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:37:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fbwca-generic-sized.jpg","slug":"bwca-rescue-man-airlifted-after-severe-leg-injury-while-using-machete"},{"id":"dw5vpt","title":"Molly says enjoy the mild weather this weekend before oppressive heat settles in across the region","excerpt":"We stay dry for your Saturday with temperatures running noticeably warmer than yesterday, but not incredibly hot.  Expect a high of 84 in the metro with plenty of sunshine. Sunday we’ll be slightly warmer with shower and thunderstorm chances making a return.  Forecast First Alerts are already in ...","content":"We stay dry for your Saturday with temperatures running noticeably warmer than yesterday, but not incredibly hot.  Expect a high of 84 in the metro with plenty of sunshine. Sunday we’ll be slightly warmer with shower and thunderstorm chances making a return.  Forecast First Alerts are already in effect Monday through Thursday with heat index values expected to run well into the triple digits.  Monday evening we’ll be watching for any storms that develop as some will have the potential to become severe.\nThe post Molly says enjoy the mild weather this weekend before oppressive heat settles in across the region first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/weather-forecast/molly-says-enjoy-the-mild-weather-this-weekend-before-oppressive-heat-settles-in-across-the-region/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Molly Rosenblatt","publishDate":"2026-06-27T13:53:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FRosenblattMollyWeb-1.jpg","slug":"molly-says-enjoy-the-mild-weather-this-weekend-before-oppressive-heat-settles-in-across-the-region"},{"id":"36t88g","title":"Red, White & BOOM! St. Paul","excerpt":"Red, White & BOOM! St. Paul\nThe post Red, White & BOOM! St. Paul first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Red, White & BOOM! St. Paul\nThe post Red, White & BOOM! St. Paul first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://stpaulrotary.org/event/red-white---boom","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ashley Halbach","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FRWB-General-Flyer-e1782494273674.png","slug":"red-white-boom-st-paul"},{"id":"246six","title":"Elon Musk loses trillionaire status after tech sell-off erases billions from fortune","excerpt":"Elon Musk is no longer worth more than $1 trillion, less than two weeks after becoming the first person to reach the milestone.","content":"Elon Musk is no longer worth more than $1 trillion, less than two weeks after becoming the first person to reach the milestone.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/elon-musk-loses-trillionaire-status-after-tech-sell-off-erases-billions-from-fortune","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:26:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2207245107-scaled.jpg","slug":"elon-musk-loses-trillionaire-status-after-tech-sell-off-erases-billions-from-fortune"},{"id":"rp1xdp","title":"Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks to end the war","excerpt":"Iran launched drone and missile attacks Sunday targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. airstrikes that hit the Islamic Republic, and threatened a ''complete halt'' in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks.","content":"Iran launched drone and missile attacks Sunday targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. airstrikes that hit the Islamic Republic, and threatened a ''complete halt'' in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/kuwait-and-bahrain-say-iran-targeted-them-with-drone-and-missile-strikes/601862399","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-28T12:50:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"iran-attacks-bahrain-and-kuwait-following-us-strikes-and-threatens-to-halt-talks-to-end-the-war"},{"id":"rqh5c","title":"Shooting outside Mortimer’s Bar leaves 1 injured, no arrests","excerpt":"The Minneapolis Police Department says it’s investigating a shooting outside Mortimer’s Bar early Saturday morning that left at least one person injured.","content":"The Minneapolis Police Department says it’s investigating a shooting outside Mortimer’s Bar early Saturday morning that left at least one person injured.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/shooting-outside-mortimers-bar-leaves-1-injured-no-arrests","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T14:06:54.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-27-09h05m39s906.png","slug":"shooting-outside-mortimers-bar-leaves-1-injured-no-arrests"},{"id":"h94wez","title":"New Minnesota Laws Take Effect July 1: Social Media Warnings, School Safety And More - Patch","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxNZmFOM2tJQW5LQmdpNXBqOHpidC1maUNPUE1ERlU4b0V0VHAtNlcxTFFtSDVYSXZLUnEyN2VVUE5RWFdyN05kcFhCa1hkZHdlakl2TzZTY3RSclpXNDJUNjIyZEp2bkdIQmt1TlJWa2l5X29MVmFIQmhkQ0plNV91bGtJYzhjVXp3aXhJWW92dlFXM1R2S3pGY0dPYm16T1pObUxKaVQtTkFpRkM5bGdDZHNGckdGRDj...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.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?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">New Minnesota Laws Take Effect July 1: Social Media Warnings, School Safety And More</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Patch</font>","url":"https://news.google.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?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:42:14.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"new-minnesota-laws-take-effect-july-1-social-media-warnings-school-safety-and-more-patch"},{"id":"8i7awm","title":"Penn Avenue shooting leaves 1 injured, suspect sought","excerpt":"Authorities say at least one person was injured in a shooting in north Minneapolis early Saturday morning.","content":"Authorities say at least one person was injured in a shooting in north Minneapolis early Saturday morning.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/penn-avenue-shooting-leaves-1-injured-suspect-sought","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T13:39:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F062726-raw-pool-vids-north-minneapolis-penn-ave-n-_00.00.11.01.jpg","slug":"penn-avenue-shooting-leaves-1-injured-suspect-sought"},{"id":"tey8fa","title":"Special Olympics USA wraps up this weekend in Minneapolis - Willmar Radio","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2AFBVV95cUxQODZMQUg2RVkyT0FYZlJaa1lIcUlDbUIwX3FCcVFOUl8xeW9rTVNUbVQ5REljUWlpLWpqemZibUNnRDd3SkFoNW1YSUNTMThVS2Q0MUhZX3d0MUZKSk1tZDEweWFEbUlUVkNfWFhld2JXQjNraFZBVjVpZWlaclVTcGJDemlyVTlCMjN1X05PaEVHQ0dGWW15ZHRvVUFyZEx6RnpKbmRaeUh5OVZaUG0yM1Noc2o1bjV...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2AFBVV95cUxQODZMQUg2RVkyT0FYZlJaa1lIcUlDbUIwX3FCcVFOUl8xeW9rTVNUbVQ5REljUWlpLWpqemZibUNnRDd3SkFoNW1YSUNTMThVS2Q0MUhZX3d0MUZKSk1tZDEweWFEbUlUVkNfWFhld2JXQjNraFZBVjVpZWlaclVTcGJDemlyVTlCMjN1X05PaEVHQ0dGWW15ZHRvVUFyZEx6RnpKbmRaeUh5OVZaUG0yM1Noc2o1bjV2ZHU2MkQ3SldiTWZUamNhbUVUOVU5MHRVbEQ4R0JydzI?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Special Olympics USA wraps up this weekend in Minneapolis</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Willmar Radio</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2AFBVV95cUxQODZMQUg2RVkyT0FYZlJaa1lIcUlDbUIwX3FCcVFOUl8xeW9rTVNUbVQ5REljUWlpLWpqemZibUNnRDd3SkFoNW1YSUNTMThVS2Q0MUhZX3d0MUZKSk1tZDEweWFEbUlUVkNfWFhld2JXQjNraFZBVjVpZWlaclVTcGJDemlyVTlCMjN1X05PaEVHQ0dGWW15ZHRvVUFyZEx6RnpKbmRaeUh5OVZaUG0yM1Noc2o1bjV2ZHU2MkQ3SldiTWZUamNhbUVUOVU5MHRVbEQ4R0JydzI?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-27T12:50:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"special-olympics-usa-wraps-up-this-weekend-in-minneapolis-willmar-radio"},{"id":"uwfag2","title":"John H. Beal - Star Tribune","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMickFVX3lxTE0tVVVwOUdfNVdVampzVElDd1RYNWZlVFlMT2JUTXB2aEZCVmdVS21GVko3S2tLZVJPQzdwRm45b2Z3cFp3NkJYVG9tMHRROUhPbktiRXhQTG1Rc2tBSlNHVnBZQzRkS2d2eFp1TEk1Yi16QQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">John H. Beal</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Star Tribune</font>","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMickFVX3lxTE0tVVVwOUdfNVdVampzVElDd1RYNWZlVFlMT2JUTXB2aEZCVmdVS21GVko3S2tLZVJPQzdwRm45b2Z3cFp3NkJYVG9tMHRROUhPbktiRXhQTG1Rc2tBSlNHVnBZQzRkS2d2eFp1TEk1Yi16QQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">John H. Beal</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Star Tribune</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMickFVX3lxTE0tVVVwOUdfNVdVampzVElDd1RYNWZlVFlMT2JUTXB2aEZCVmdVS21GVko3S2tLZVJPQzdwRm45b2Z3cFp3NkJYVG9tMHRROUhPbktiRXhQTG1Rc2tBSlNHVnBZQzRkS2d2eFp1TEk1Yi16QQ?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-27T12:07:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"john-h-beal-star-tribune"},{"id":"1d9nph","title":"4th in the Park parade and picnic","excerpt":"4th in the Park parade and picnic\nThe post 4th in the Park parade and picnic first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"4th in the Park parade and picnic\nThe post 4th in the Park parade and picnic first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.4thinthepark.org/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ashley Halbach","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:00:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F4th-In-The-Park-2025.jpg","slug":"4th-in-the-park-parade-and-picnic"},{"id":"rx1w7z","title":"Twins beat the Rockies 9-8 in 10 innings after blowing a 7-run lead","excerpt":"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis slipped an RBI single up the middle in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Friday night after blowing a seven-run lead.\n\n\n\nLewis had his first career walk-off hit and Minnesota’s first of the season.\n\n\n\nPinch-running for Josh Bel...","content":"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis slipped an RBI single up the middle in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Friday night after blowing a seven-run lead.\n\n\n\nLewis had his first career walk-off hit and Minnesota’s first of the season.\n\n\n\nPinch-running for Josh Bell at second, Kyler Fedko advanced to third base on a wild pitch by Jimmy Herget (0-2) before Lewis hit a grounder past a diving Ezequiel Tovar at shortstop. The Twins won for the seventh time in 11 games.\n\n\n\nHunter Goodman hit a two-run home run to cap a five-run ninth inning and give the Rockies, who trailed 7-0 after seven innings, an 8-7 lead. Jake McCarthy hit a three-run shot two batters earlier off Eric Orze.\n\n\n\nGoodman’s 451-foot shot to left field came off Anthony Banda, who had not allowed a run in his past 18 appearances, but blew a save for the second time this season.\n\n\n\nPinch-hitters Austin Martin and Ryan Kreidler singled with one out for Minnesota in the ninth and a high chopper by Byron Buxton went over the head of third baseman Willi Castro to tie it.\n\n\n\nAndrew Morris (3-2) pitched a scoreless 10th inning for the Twins and got some defensive help from his shortstop.\n\n\n\nWith one out, Tristan Gray fielded a grounder on the infield grass and threw out Tyler Freeman trying to score from third base.\n\n\n\nKody Clemens hit a two-run home run in the first inning for the Twins. Brooks Lee lofted a fly ball just inside the right-field foul pole for a two-run home run in the second.\n\n\n\nTrevor Larnach doubled and scored on a Buxton double. Clemens walked and Bell doubled to plate Buxton and Clemens to make it 7-0 in the fifth inning.\n\n\n\nUp next\n\n\n\nRockies RHP Michael Lorenzen (2-9, 7.11 ERA) was scheduled to pitch Saturday night against RHP Mike Paredes (0-0, 4.05).\n\n\n\n\nThe post Twins beat the Rockies 9-8 in 10 innings after blowing a 7-run lead first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/twins-beat-the-rockies-9-8-in-10-innings-after-blowing-a-7-run-lead/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-27T04:02:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26178128737106-scaled.jpg","slug":"twins-beat-the-rockies-9-8-in-10-innings-after-blowing-a-7-run-lead"},{"id":"2hxthc","title":"NHL draft: Penn State's Gavin McKenna selected No. 1 overall by Toronto Maple Leafs - WTAE","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE9TcGdYaS1rTm5PZ0M2QmUxQjJxRmdLT3FiZ1A1eWhwVkQ4RzlqS1I0Y1EwTUNETklBWjJIMTNucE1fajE1WGZsNVdJeUdXME16ZnlySGNFcG1odlYySTVwTkMyUDAzQlFHY1VqU1h3?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">NHL draft: Penn State's Gavin McKenna selected No. 1 overall by Toronto Mapl...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE9TcGdYaS1rTm5PZ0M2QmUxQjJxRmdLT3FiZ1A1eWhwVkQ4RzlqS1I0Y1EwTUNETklBWjJIMTNucE1fajE1WGZsNVdJeUdXME16ZnlySGNFcG1odlYySTVwTkMyUDAzQlFHY1VqU1h3?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">NHL draft: Penn State's Gavin McKenna selected No. 1 overall by Toronto Maple Leafs</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">WTAE</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE9TcGdYaS1rTm5PZ0M2QmUxQjJxRmdLT3FiZ1A1eWhwVkQ4RzlqS1I0Y1EwTUNETklBWjJIMTNucE1fajE1WGZsNVdJeUdXME16ZnlySGNFcG1odlYySTVwTkMyUDAzQlFHY1VqU1h3?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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MPD’s discipline matrix says coaching can be used for isolated low-level misconduct, such as improper attire or appearance, and losing or damaging equipment.\n\n\n\nThe issue, according to Yohuru Williams, a policing analyst, history professor, and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, is that when coaching is used in place of formal discipline, everything about that case is protected as private information under state law because coaching is not defined as discipline.\n\n\n\nWhat is coaching?\n\n\n\n“That’s the big question, is, what is coaching?” said Williams, PhD.\n\n\n\nWilliams said the larger concern is the lack of information around what coaching is being used for. \n\n\n\nMPD declined an interview, but a spokesperson said, “Coaching is a non-disciplinary means of addressing conduct or performance,” adding that it generally involves a conversation between that officer and a supervisor.\n\n\n\nBecause coaching is not defined as discipline under state law, information tied to those cases is private. Williams said that limits public accountability and transparency.\n\n\n\n“Discipline would be public, so we don’t know what that coaching is being done for,” said Williams. “And since you saw so many cases being redirected toward coaching, both by the chief and by Internal Affairs, it raises this issue: What were those corrective actions? And, did they, or should they, have risen higher in terms of the discipline matrix?”\n\n\n\nCommunity concerns\n\n\n\n5 EYEWITNESS NEWS shared the tally of coaching outcomes with people near City Hall on Friday who agreed to speak on camera, and several raised similar concerns about whether the process is transparent enough.\n\n\n\n“I’m just worried that since it doesn’t go on record, we don’t know what level of grievance has coaching rather than some sort of other reprimand,” said Cece Chemelik. “I don’t necessarily trust the police force to determine for themselves what is a minor impact and what’s a major impact.”\n\n\n\n“Be transparent with the people you’re serving,” said Neki Ajala. Ajala added that she approves of coaching as a practice but wanted to know more about the cases it’s been used to address.\n\n\n\n“I don’t want to be treated badly by police and think they can just get away with it,” said Sosa BG.\n\n\n\n“We, as a community, need to be invested in this conversation for multiple reasons, but the biggest is that this is a question of public safety,” said Williams.\n\n\n\n“If we don’t have the data, if coaching is being assigned, if things are being kind of sent to the lowest level of disciplinary action or corrective action, then it feels like we have neither accountability or transparency.”\n\n\n\nIn response to questions from 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, an MPD spokesperson reaffirmed that coaching is not discipline but said it “can be an appropriate and effective tool in the right circumstances,” adding that chiefs make corrective action decisions case by case and consider factors including an officer’s history.\n\n\n\nThe report is scheduled to be presented publicly at a Monday meeting of the Community Commission on Police Oversight.\n\n\n\nIn a separate historical analysis of cases — between 2018 and 2024 — Effective Law Enforcement for All (ELEFA), the independent monitor overseeing mandated reform at MPD found that some misconduct that was coached did not meet the lowest level criteria.\n\n\n\nAsked for her thoughts on the report, a spokesperson for Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) Commissioner Rebecca Lucero sent us a separate “Review of Misconduct Cases Resulting in ‘Coaching’ from Historical Backlog.” The analysis came from Effective Law Enforcement For All (ELEFA), the independent monitor overseeing reform efforts at MPD mandated by a settlement agreement with MDHR, and includes cases opened between 2018 and 2024.\n\n\n\nIt found that, “of the cases routed to coaching, 70% of Internal Affairs (IA) referrals and 38% of OPCR referrals, respectively, did not meet the criteria for coaching…” \n\n\n\nIn a statement regarding the analysis of more historical data by ELEFA, Commissioner Lucero said, “ELEFA’s coaching report is not surprising – it reinforces MDHR’s finding that MPD fails to consistently hold officers accountable for misconduct, whether through coaching or formal discipline. The report also underscores MDHR’s longstanding view that race-based policing will persist until the City and MPD make a sustained, intentional effort to identify and holistically address the systemic conditions driving it.”\n\n\n\nSee MPD’s complete responses to our questions for this report, attributed to a department spokesperson, below:\n\n\n\nQuestion: Would MPD address these concerns with a comment in response?\n\n\n\n“Answer:  First, we disagree with the assertion that Chiefs have historically imposed coaching in lieu of discipline in more serious cases. That is just not what the data shows. We also disagree that coaching allows patterns to be ignored. Coaching is a helpful and legitimate tool used for performance management that allows for course correction without punishment for every mistake.\n\n\n\nBeyond that, the Analysis of Police Chief Disciplinary Decisions: January 2024 – May 2026 report found substantial agreement between the recommendations of the Review Panel and the decisions made by the Chief during the period examined. The report indicates that the established disciplinary process was generally followed and that there was significant consistency between the Review Panel’s recommendations and the Chief’s final decisions.“\n\n\n\nQuestion: With the former Chief now out of the picture and in the wake of this report, the ELEFA quarterly report, and MDHR’s comments, has there been any discussion or plans to alter the disciplinary review/decision-making process in any way? If so, how so?\n\n\n\n“Answer – Every aspect of the police misconduct complaint investigation process and subsequent decision-making has been undergoing constant assessment and revision for the past few years, and now is no different. MPD continues to review its disciplinary and accountability processes to identify opportunities for improvement. This includes evaluating the entire process from the initial complaint through investigation, review, and the Chief’s decision to identify and address potential gaps, improve consistency, and strengthen accountability throughout the process. Recommendations from the CCPO, ELEFA, and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights are all considered as part of that ongoing work.“\n\n\n\nHow can MPD assure the public that officers are being held accountable for their actions and that the process is being reformed?\n\n\n\n“Answer – There are multiple layers of oversight and accountability in place. The Minnesota Department of Human Rights Settlement Agreement provides a framework for strengthening accountability and improving processes. ELEFA continues its independent oversight work, and reports such as those produced by the CCPO increase transparency by providing public insight into the investigatory and disciplinary process from initial complaint through final decision. Together, these measures support both accountability and ongoing improvements to the process.”\n\n\n\nQuestion: Why has MPD leadership been resorting to coaching over discipline?\n\n\n\n“Answer: According to the report, the majority of sustained violations resulted in discipline, either suspension or a letter of reprimand. Coaching—which is not discipline—is not always the right choice for addressing misconduct, but it can be an appropriate and effective tool in the right circumstances, especially for low level violations where coaching is sufficient for helping an officer understand what needs to be done differently. Chiefs make decisions about corrective action, including whether or not to discipline, on a case-by-case basis, taking into account all of the relevant facts and context, as well as officer history and other identified aggravating and mitigating factors.”\n\n\n\nQuestion: What does coaching typically look like in practice? Can you share some examples of what it means?\n\n\n\n“Answer – Coaching is a non-disciplinary means of addressing conduct or performance. It generally includes a conversation between the employee and a supervisor, and may include reviewing specific policies, additional training, and discussing the specific facts of the situation at issue. It is intended to help course correct without being punitive.“\n\n\n\nFollowing up in a separate email, responding to the ELEFA report, a city spokesperson sent this statement:\n\n\n\n“This report is based on a review that was conducted a year ago on historical data. We are grateful for the lens that ELEFA looked through to provide guidance and recommendations. They strengthen MPD’s and OPCR’s approach to processing misconduct complaints and the Chief’s ultimate decisions about corrective action and discipline. Because of data privacy laws, we are not able to discuss the specific matters identified by ELEFA, but we have reviewed each matter. The most recent ELEFA semi-annual report shows that MPD and the Civil Rights department/OPCR are on a journey of continuous improvement since this review was completed.“\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minneapolis police used “coaching” over discipline in 45% of misconduct cases — and the public can’t see why first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minneapolis-police-used-coaching-over-discipline-in-45-of-misconduct-cases-and-the-public-cant-see-why/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Renee Cooper","publishDate":"2026-06-27T03:35:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FMPD-METRO-SURGE-REPORT_PKG_00.00.35.10.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-police-used-coaching-over-discipline-in-45-of-misconduct-cases-and-the-public-cant-see-w"},{"id":"1cv9rj","title":"Man Stole Excavator, Drunkenly Demolished Minnesota Businesses: Police - Patch","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxPT1kyMjFETEdfM0Y4LTMxSG44eVd1V044dTR5TTIzaXNycHQ1dy1VU29PSDNYcGp3Ny1randIOC00clV4UUpOeEprbDk1VVhONGp6d2JvdlBzTnh3QXp2aGluQVQ3SXdydjNVeXVpWjFTeWQtTlRJeTBqcUNxd21YckZDcGtfYmo0eWc1bmhTcjFVNzQzYkFYa2pqajAwb3ZpN1NkZV9lUlZvQdIBuwFBVV95cUxQOVQ...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.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?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Man Stole Excavator, Drunkenly Demolished Minnesota Businesses: Police</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Patch</font>","url":"https://news.google.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?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:34:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"man-stole-excavator-drunkenly-demolished-minnesota-businesses-police-patch"},{"id":"sujng3","title":"Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty","excerpt":"Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.","content":"Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/mortgage-rates-higher-iran-tensions-inflation-uncertainty","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T17:24:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2231576428.jpg","slug":"mortgage-rates-edge-higher-amid-iran-tensions-inflation-uncertainty"},{"id":"rp23q1","title":"Ina Yoon widens her Women’s PGA Championship lead to 5 strokes","excerpt":"CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Ina Yoon stretched her lead at the Women’s PGA Championship with a 3-under 69 that put her five strokes up on the second-place pack after another strong South Korean showing Friday.\n\n\n\nYoon, who shot a record 63 in the first round at Hazeltine National Golf Club, had two boge...","content":"CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Ina Yoon stretched her lead at the Women’s PGA Championship with a 3-under 69 that put her five strokes up on the second-place pack after another strong South Korean showing Friday.\n\n\n\nYoon, who shot a record 63 in the first round at Hazeltine National Golf Club, had two bogeys with one birdie on the back nine to reach 12 under. The 23-year-old is seeking her first LPGA Tour victory.\n\n\n\n“The remaining two days will obviously be nerve-racking, but being nervous is human nature, and I think I want to embrace that and focus on what I can in my shots,” said Yoon, who missed the cut at the U.S. Women’s Open this month after tying for fourth at the first major of the season at The Chevron Championship.\n\n\n\nNasa Hataoka, Brooke Henderson, A Lin Kim and Hae Ran Ryu were tied for second. Ryu shot a 64 for the best score of the day, three strokes better than Hataoka. Henderson finished with three straight birdies for a 68. Kim shot a 70. They all left the course in good spirits, yet trying to figure out how to make up five strokes.\n\n\n\n“It’s halfway done. She had a great first half, so hopefully I can just have a great second half to try to make up the difference,” said Henderson, the Canadian who won the Women’s PGA Championship at age 18 in 2016 at Sahalee Country Club in Washington. “I feel like overall the way I’ve been playing the course has been really solid, so just hopefully I make a few more birdies and climb the board.”\n\n\n\nLPGA Tour leader Nelly Korda, who opened her bid for a third straight major title this year with a quiet 70, had a 68 to climb into a tie for sixth place with Dongeun Lee at 6 under.\n\n\n\nAfter rallying from a slow start to win the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, Korda put herself in a viable position.\n\n\n\n“It is hard to have a big lead going into the weekend. I was there at Chevron and you do feel a little bit more pressure, like everyone is hunting you down. I’m just going to focus on, as boring as it is, one shot at a time and see where that takes me,” Korda said. “I know the wind will be higher this weekend so it’s going to play probably a little bit more difficult, and I’m sure that the pins will be tricked up.”\n\n\n\nYoon, Kim, Ryu and Lee gave South Korean four of the top seven at the midpoint of a tournament that has so far enjoyed calm, dry and comfortable conditions with high temperatures in the mid-70s. The 36-hole average score is the lowest for this event since 2008 at Bulle Rock in Maryland.\n\n\n\n“I think I like this kind of grass, and the course fit my eye as well,” Yoon said. “Yeah, I think I like this course.”\n\n\n\nYoon became the fourth player in the history of the Women’s PGA Championship, which dates to 1955, to lead by five or more strokes through 36 holes, following Mickey Wright (eight, 1958), In Gee Chun (six, 2022) and Cristie Kerr (five, 2010).\n\n\n\nKorda again had hundreds of fans following her every shot, streaming from hole to hole as she traversed the lengthy 6,700-yard course in suburban Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nAfter birdies on four of her first nine holes, Korda faded a bit down the stretch and finished with six straight pars as she fought a hook with her tee shots. She hit into the rough along the treeline to begin her back nine before two-putting for bogey on the first hole.\n\n\n\nProjecting confidence and humility as the sport’s most dominant and popular player at the moment, Korda couldn’t help but laugh with caddie Jason McDede at the difference in layouts from the last major to this one.\n\n\n\n“At Riv it’s a dead right and now it’s left,” Korda said. “I would’ve killed for this shot at Riv. But, yeah, it’s just golf. It’s funny, right? It always kind of humbles you, and you’re always kind of scratching your head a little bit in some ways.”\n\n\n\n\nThe post Ina Yoon widens her Women’s PGA Championship lead to 5 strokes first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/ina-yoon-widens-her-womens-pga-championship-lead-to-5-strokes-2/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-27T01:51:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26178018395534-scaled.jpg","slug":"ina-yoon-widens-her-womens-pga-championship-lead-to-5-strokes"},{"id":"vf8ciw","title":"Bebe Zito’s customers asked to toss or return ice cream due to possible metal or plastic fragments","excerpt":"The business says pieces of plastic and metal may have come from one of the primary machines they use for ice cream production.","content":"The business says pieces of plastic and metal may have come from one of the primary machines they use for ice cream production.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/bebe-zito-ice-cream-metal-fragments/601862285","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-27T18:36:30.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"bebe-zitos-customers-asked-to-toss-or-return-ice-cream-due-to-possible-metal-or-plastic-fragments"},{"id":"ym7au3","title":"MN weather: Seasonable & sunny Saturday, hot & humid Sunday","excerpt":"Enjoy a sunny and slightly breezy Saturday, because hot and humid weather is coming for the end of the weekend and into next week.","content":"Enjoy a sunny and slightly breezy Saturday, because hot and humid weather is coming for the end of the weekend and into next week.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/mn-weather-seasonable-sunny-saturday-hot-humid-sunday","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T13:19:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-27-08h02m44s301.png","slug":"mn-weather-seasonable-sunny-saturday-hot-humid-sunday"},{"id":"43ktn3","title":"Minnesota teens face fierce competition for summer jobs this year","excerpt":"Between record applicant numbers and shrinking seasonal openings, the state’s teen unemployment rate continues to climb.","content":"Between record applicant numbers and shrinking seasonal openings, the state’s teen unemployment rate continues to climb.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-teens-face-fierce-competition-for-summer-jobs-this-year/601860487","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minnesota-teens-face-fierce-competition-for-summer-jobs-this-year"},{"id":"g51cn","title":"US airstrikes again hit Iran as Tehran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, further imperiling interim deal","excerpt":"The U.S. military launched a second round of airstrikes Saturday targeting Iran at President Donald Trump's direction as Tehran hit both Bahrain and Kuwait, underscoring rising tensions that threaten the interim deal between the two nations to stop the war.","content":"The U.S. military launched a second round of airstrikes Saturday targeting Iran at President Donald Trump's direction as Tehran hit both Bahrain and Kuwait, underscoring rising tensions that threaten the interim deal between the two nations to stop the war.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/bahrain-accuses-iran-of-launching-a-drone-attack-targeting-the-island-kingdom/601862255","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-28T03:35:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"us-airstrikes-again-hit-iran-as-tehran-strikes-bahrain-and-kuwait-further-imperiling-interim-deal"},{"id":"l4a919","title":"Haeran Ryu and Brooke Henderson atop crowded KPMG Women’s PGA Championship leaderboard; nerves undo Ina Yoon.","excerpt":"Wind and short putts frustrate Nelly Korda, but the world’s No. 1 player is only four shots back heading into the final round.","content":"Wind and short putts frustrate Nelly Korda, but the world’s No. 1 player is only four shots back heading into the final round.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/kpmg-womens-pga-championship-nelly-korda-ina-yoon-brooke-henderson-haeran-ryu-hazeltine-national/601850280","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-28T00:11:04.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"haeran-ryu-and-brooke-henderson-atop-crowded-kpmg-womens-pga-championship-leaderboard-nerves-undo-in"},{"id":"1l9b6r","title":"Recap from Day 2 of the NHL draft: Wild take Swedish center Adam Andersson with their first pick","excerpt":"The Wild’s first choice was in the third round. Eleven Minnesotans were also taken as the league’s annual event wrapped up in Buffalo, N.Y.","content":"The Wild’s first choice was in the third round. Eleven Minnesotans were also taken as the league’s annual event wrapped up in Buffalo, N.Y.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-nhl-draft-live-blog-wild-high-school-selections-2026/601849259","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-27T21:41:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"recap-from-day-2-of-the-nhl-draft-wild-take-swedish-center-adam-andersson-with-their-first-pick"},{"id":"nyg473","title":"Burcum: Sanford Health got what it wanted. Now comes the moment of truth.","excerpt":"The South Dakota health system has spent a decade promising to be a worthy steward of Minnesota health care. Through the North Memorial deal, it now has a chance to prove it.","content":"The South Dakota health system has spent a decade promising to be a worthy steward of Minnesota health care. Through the North Memorial deal, it now has a chance to prove it.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/sanford-north-memorial-hospital-agreement-robbinsdale-maple-grove/601860211","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-27T18:30:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"burcum-sanford-health-got-what-it-wanted-now-comes-the-moment-of-truth"},{"id":"ela13q","title":"It’s peak season for Minnesota’s floating wildflowers","excerpt":"White water lilies are putting on a show across the state while creating important habitat for fish, birds and other wildlife.","content":"White water lilies are putting on a show across the state while creating important habitat for fish, birds and other wildlife.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/mn-water-lilies/601861116","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-27T12:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"its-peak-season-for-minnesotas-floating-wildflowers"},{"id":"xzcb73","title":"After years on the run, accused recruiter in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme arrested in Somalia","excerpt":"Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh and 47 others, were charged in the first indictment tied to the fraud scandal.","content":"Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh and 47 others, were charged in the first indictment tied to the fraud scandal.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/feeding-our-future-fraud-somalia/601862111","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-27T04:40:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"after-years-on-the-run-accused-recruiter-in-feeding-our-future-fraud-scheme-arrested-in-somalia"},{"id":"h8wii5","title":"Justice Department sues Minnesota for not giving requested SNAP data to the USDA","excerpt":"The U.S. Department of Justice says it is suing Minnesota for failing to hand over Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) data to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).\n\n\n\nAccording to the Department of Justice, the lawsuit comes after Minnesota refused to turn over SNAP data to the...","content":"The U.S. Department of Justice says it is suing Minnesota for failing to hand over Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) data to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).\n\n\n\nAccording to the Department of Justice, the lawsuit comes after Minnesota refused to turn over SNAP data to the USDA, so the Agriculture Department could “ensure that states” were properly administering and enforcing eligibility on those using the program. \n\n\n\nThe data became a hotly debated topic last year when the USDA first requested it, prompting multiple states to refuse to turn over SNAP information. \n\n\n\nAccording to the Justice Department, multiple requests were made, as recently as May of 2026, which the department claims Minnesota “refused to comply” with.\n\n\n\nREAD MORE: Minnesota repeatedly reported inaccurate data on SNAP to the federal government\n\n\n\nThe Justice Department said the “state’s ongoing noncompliance creates the likelihood of ongoing, material waste, fraud and abuse going undetected.”\n\n\n\n“For nearly 365 days, several States have shamelessly defied federal law and withheld data to which the U.S. Department of Agriculture is entitled,” said USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. “If a State misguidedly stands between the federal government and the information needed to protect the generosity of the American taxpayer, the Trump Administration will take them to court.”\n\n\n\nMinnesota isn’t alone in the lawsuit. Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Kentucky have all been sued as well.\n\n\n\n“The American people deserve a government that is transparent about how it spends their hard-earned tax dollars,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “These four states are thwarting USDA’s efforts to ensure that the billions of dollars in SNAP benefits they distribute every year are not lost to fraud. It’s unacceptable, suspicious, and it will not stand under this Administration.”\n\n\n\n5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to the Attorney General’s Office and the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families for comment on this latest development. \nThe post Justice Department sues Minnesota for not giving requested SNAP data to the USDA first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/justice-department-sues-minnesota-for-not-giving-requested-snap-data-to-the-usda/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-27T01:40:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2FSNAP-FAMILIES_PKG_KSTP0360_146_mxf_00.00.18.46.jpg","slug":"justice-department-sues-minnesota-for-not-giving-requested-snap-data-to-the-usda"},{"id":"xrl1br","title":"Wild’s Bill Guerin wins Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award","excerpt":"Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin was named the 2025–26 recipient of the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award.\n\n\n\nGuerin, a first-time finalist, became the first Wild executive to win the honor since it was established in 2009–10. He appeared on 37 of 40 ballots as a top-three s...","content":"Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin was named the 2025–26 recipient of the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award.\n\n\n\nGuerin, a first-time finalist, became the first Wild executive to win the honor since it was established in 2009–10. He appeared on 37 of 40 ballots as a top-three selection and finished with 131 voting points, edging former Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland, who had 123.\n\n\n\nGuerin’s season was highlighted by a Dec. 12 trade for Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes, who helped propel Minnesota to a 46-24-12 record and a first-round playoff victory over Dallas. Hughes recorded 53 points in 48 games with the Wild, setting franchise records for a defenseman.\n\n\n\nMinnesota finished with the NHL’s seventh-best record behind a balanced offense led by Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy and Mats Zuccarello. Guerin also added key pieces during the season, including Vladimir Tarasenko and Jeff Petry.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Wild’s Bill Guerin wins Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/wilds-bill-guerin-wins-jim-gregory-general-manager-of-the-year-award/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-27T01:26:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FGuerin-WEB.00_00_45_04.Still001.jpg","slug":"wilds-bill-guerin-wins-jim-gregory-general-manager-of-the-year-award"},{"id":"m0ifv4","title":"Moorhead’s Wyatt Cullen drafted by Nashville in 1st round of NHL Draft","excerpt":"University of Minnesota freshman Wyatt Cullen was selected 10th overall by the Nashville Predators in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday night at KeyBank Center.\n\n\n\nCullen, a Moorhead, Minnesota, native, became the 27th first-round pick in Golden Gophers history and the program’s 249...","content":"University of Minnesota freshman Wyatt Cullen was selected 10th overall by the Nashville Predators in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday night at KeyBank Center.\n\n\n\nCullen, a Moorhead, Minnesota, native, became the 27th first-round pick in Golden Gophers history and the program’s 249th all-time NHL selection, the most of any NCAA school.\n\n\n\nThe forward spent the past two seasons with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, totaling 89 games across the U17 and U18 levels. He recorded 34 points (12 goals, 22 assists) in 34 games during the 2025–26 season while averaging a point per game.\n\n\n\nCullen also starred internationally, earning recognition as one of Team USA’s top three players at the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship after leading the team with nine points in five games.\n\n\n\nHe is the son of former NHL forward Matt Cullen, a three-time Stanley Cup champion who played 1,516 career games. Wyatt joins the Gophers alongside his older brother, Brooks, for the 2026–27 season.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Moorhead’s Wyatt Cullen drafted by Nashville in 1st round of NHL Draft first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/moorheads-wyatt-cullen-drafted-by-nashville-in-1st-round-of-nhl-draft/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:41:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-26-at-7.38.24-PM.jpg","slug":"moorheads-wyatt-cullen-drafted-by-nashville-in-1st-round-of-nhl-draft"},{"id":"rtnjlb","title":"Thousands expected at Loring Park as Twin Cities Pride fights to fund year-round LGBTQ+ programs","excerpt":"This year’s Twin Cities Pride Festival is back at Loring Park, drawing crowds for a weekend of celebration and community.","content":"This year’s Twin Cities Pride Festival is back at Loring Park, drawing crowds for a weekend of celebration and community.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/thousands-expected-loring-park-twin-cities-pride-fights-fund-year-round-lgbtq-programs","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Leon.Purvis@fox.com (Leon Purvis)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T02:20:54.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-26-19h33m05s504.jpg","slug":"thousands-expected-at-loring-park-as-twin-cities-pride-fights-to-fund-year-round-lgbtq-programs"},{"id":"76jg40","title":"Uncertainty around $4M bond for Osseo municipal cannabis store","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Cannabis Crossroads \n\n\n\nOsseo paused plans for a city-owned cannabis store after residents raised concern...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Cannabis Crossroads \n\n\n\nOsseo paused plans for a city-owned cannabis store after residents raised concerns about the cost and whether the business would succeed.\n\n\n\nThe city has spent $725,000 to buy a vacant building for the proposed store and had plans to move forward with a $4 million tax abatement bond. The project has been in the works since 2024 to raise revenue and offset property taxes.\n\n\n\nFor Laurie Duffy, owner of Duffy’s Bar and Grill in downtown Osseo, the store could help bring in customers. “I think any businesses that are coming into town that are going to bring in people are going to be good for Osseo, they are going to be good for Duffy’s, they are going to be good for everybody…,” said Laurie Duffy.\n\n\n\nPhil Lutgen, owner of Dick’s Bar and Grill, questioned whether the city should own the business. At Monday’s City Hall meeting, most residents agreed with that concern.\n\n\n\n“I just don’t know how they can separate the difference between a Cannabis store and being the owner of that cannabis store,” said Phil Lutgen.\n\n\n\nThe city paused its plans for the proposed $4 million tax abatement bond on Monday’s meeting with a no action vote.\n\n\n\nThe city denied 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS’ request for an interview and did not answer questions about the next steps. \n\n\n\nWe also heard from Anoka Mayor Erik Skogquist, whose city operates what the script described as the only city-owned cannabis store in Minnesota. He said Anoka Cannabis Company opened in and netted more than $200,000 in its first few months, with profits planned to help offset property taxes.\n\n\n\n“We want to set a high bar and that’s something that’s going to be in your city whether you like it or not.” said Erik Skogquist. Skogquist said multiple other cities have reached out to learn how Anoka has handled its store.\n\n\n\n“I think anybody can do these things, you just got to do it the right way, do your research, we’re always open to talking with people to better understand that this has been working here.” said Skogquist.\nThe post Uncertainty around $4M bond for Osseo municipal cannabis store first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/uncertainty-around-4m-bond-for-osseo-municipal-cannabis-store/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:41:21.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F10%2FSTR-JD-OSSEO-LIBRARY-SOT-BROLL-TEASE_mov_00.00.00.00.jpg","slug":"uncertainty-around-4m-bond-for-osseo-municipal-cannabis-store"},{"id":"sde619","title":"Waxing kit recall expanded due to overheating concerns","excerpt":"The recall for a popular waxing kit has been expanded due to possible fire and risks after some have reported overheating.","content":"The recall for a popular waxing kit has been expanded due to possible fire and risks after some have reported overheating.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/waxing-kit-recall-expanded-due-overheating-concerns","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:02:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Flomi1.jpeg","slug":"waxing-kit-recall-expanded-due-to-overheating-concerns"},{"id":"uujjqw","title":"Northeast Minneapolis couple's cookies go viral with nearly 500K views","excerpt":"A local couple’s cookie business is getting a lot of attention after a viral social media post, and they’re working hard to keep up with the demand.","content":"A local couple’s cookie business is getting a lot of attention after a viral social media post, and they’re working hard to keep up with the demand.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/northeast-minneapolis-couples-cookies-go-viral-nearly-500k-views","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Maury.Glover@fox.com (Maury Glover)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T02:17:30.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-26-19h35m40s273.jpg","slug":"northeast-minneapolis-couples-cookies-go-viral-with-nearly-500k-views"},{"id":"1mx7vl","title":"Scoggins: LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards pairing has dynamic potential for Wolves","excerpt":"Tim Connelly’s latest big swing is not without risks, but it could lead to his team having the most exciting backcourt in the NBA.","content":"Tim Connelly’s latest big swing is not without risks, but it could lead to his team having the most exciting backcourt in the NBA.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-timberwolves-lamelo-ball-trade-anthony-edwards-naz-reid-tim-connelly-charlotte-hornets/601861725","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-27T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"scoggins-lamelo-ball-anthony-edwards-pairing-has-dynamic-potential-for-wolves"},{"id":"a50ylx","title":"SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans","excerpt":"Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.","content":"Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/snap-junk-food-purchase-restrictions-arkansas","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:45:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fgettyimages-2246730128-copy-scaled.jpg","slug":"snap-junk-food-purchase-restrictions-take-effect-july-1-in-arkansas-see-what-other-states-have-bans"},{"id":"ygmagl","title":"Xcel Energy rate increases approved by public utilities commission","excerpt":"Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved electricity rate increases for Xcel Energy customers throughout the state.","content":"Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved electricity rate increases for Xcel Energy customers throughout the state.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/xcel-energy-rate-increases-approved-public-utilities-commission","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:38:22.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fxcel-trucks-sized.jpg","slug":"xcel-energy-rate-increases-approved-by-public-utilities-commission"},{"id":"pnu900","title":"Forecast First Alert: High heat, humidity, and storms expected next week","excerpt":"Minnesota’s Weather Authority has placed a Forecast First Alert in the forecast for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as high heat and humidity build across the region.\n\n\n\nHEAT: The weekend starts fairly manageable, but humidity will begin increasing Saturday. Highs will reach the mid-80s ...","content":"Minnesota’s Weather Authority has placed a Forecast First Alert in the forecast for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as high heat and humidity build across the region.\n\n\n\nHEAT: The weekend starts fairly manageable, but humidity will begin increasing Saturday. Highs will reach the mid-80s Saturday with partly cloudy skies, but the air will start to feel noticeably more humid.\n\n\n\nSunday brings a chance of storms early, then it turns partly cloudy, hot, and humid by the afternoon. Highs will climb into the mid-80s, but the more important number is Sunday night’s low. Temperatures will only fall into the middle 70s, meaning there will not be much overnight relief from the humidity heading into Monday.\n\n\n\nMonday is when the Forecast First Alert stretch begins. Highs will climb into the middle 90s, with a forecast high near 96 degrees. Because of the humidity, it could feel closer to 95 to 105 degrees at times.\n\n\n\nThe heat continues Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Afternoon highs will remain in the low to mid-90s, with heat index values again ranging from 95 to 105 degrees. This will not be just one hot day. The concern is several days in a row of high heat, high humidity, and very warm nights.\n\n\n\nHUMIDITY: Dew points will stay high next week, making the air feel heavy and uncomfortable. Overnight lows will also remain in the 70s for several nights, which limits the body’s ability to cool down and recover after the heat of the day.\n\n\n\nThat lack of nighttime relief is especially important for people without reliable air conditioning, outdoor workers, athletes, kids, the elderly, and anyone with health concerns.\n\n\n\nHEAT IMPACTS: Heat is the number one weather-related cause of fatalities. As always, listen to your body. If you start to feel too hot, find shade or air conditioning quickly.\n\n\n\nMake sure you are drinking plenty of water, taking frequent breaks, and limiting strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day. Check in on the very young, the elderly, neighbors, and anyone who may not have access to reliable cooling. Also, make sure pets have plenty of water, shade, and a cool place to rest.\n\n\n\nSTORMS: In addition to the heat and humidity, we are also watching several nighttime storm chances next week.\n\n\n\nA chance of showers and storms returns Monday night, with additional storm chances Tuesday night, Wednesday night, Thursday night, and Friday night. The highest storm chances right now appear to be Tuesday night and Wednesday night, but the exact timing and strength of those storms will need to be watched closely.\n\n\n\nSTORM THREATS: With high heat and humidity in place, any storms that develop next week could have plenty of fuel to work with. It is too early to pin down exact severe weather threats, but strong storms will be something to monitor, especially during the evening and nighttime hours.\n\n\n\nFor now, the main Forecast First Alert impact is the prolonged stretch of heat and humidity from Monday through Thursday, with feels-like temperatures potentially reaching 95 to 105 degrees each day.\n\n\n\nAs always, stay tuned to Minnesota’s Weather Authority as we continue tracking the duration of the heat, the peak heat index values, and the storm chances heading into next week.\nThe post Forecast First Alert: High heat, humidity, and storms expected next week first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/weather-forecast/forecast-first-alert-high-heat-humidity-and-storms-expected-next-week/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Chris Reece","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:56:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2FForecast-First-Alert.jpg","slug":"forecast-first-alert-high-heat-humidity-and-storms-expected-next-week"},{"id":"hb2rcp","title":"Minnesota Historical Society Free Admission Day","excerpt":"Minnesota Historical Society Free Admission Day.\nThe post Minnesota Historical Society Free Admission Day first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Minnesota Historical Society Free Admission Day.\nThe post Minnesota Historical Society Free Admission Day first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.mnhs.org/events?tag=All&#038;location=All&#038;dateValue=&#038;datEndValue=&#038;combine=FREE+ADMISSION+DAY","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:19:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minnesota-historical-society-free-admission-day"},{"id":"ynbo9z","title":"As rural Catholic churches close, parishioners fight to save the buildings left behind","excerpt":"The landmark buildings hold special significance in small towns where some residents are willing to wage a long-shot fight against church leadership to prevent demolition.","content":"The landmark buildings hold special significance in small towns where some residents are willing to wage a long-shot fight against church leadership to prevent demolition.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-catholic-churches-closing-empty-buildings/601850171","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"as-rural-catholic-churches-close-parishioners-fight-to-save-the-buildings-left-behind"},{"id":"tbk7aa","title":"Twin Cities Day Trips: Hopkins is much more than raspberries","excerpt":"Its Mainstreet is on the National Register of Historic Places — and it’s where you can find the latest stuff to eat, buy and do.","content":"Its Mainstreet is on the National Register of Historic Places — and it’s where you can find the latest stuff to eat, buy and do.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/twin-cities-daytrips-hopkins-is-much-more-than-raspberries/601847518","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"twin-cities-day-trips-hopkins-is-much-more-than-raspberries"},{"id":"f3v0xw","title":"St. Francis school leaders warn tough decisions are just beginning","excerpt":"The St. Francis Public Schools are facing a budget crunch this year.\n\n\n\n“Our general fund balance will go down $3 to $4 million in the adopted budget,” said Superintendent Karsten Anderson.\n\n\n\nThe district isn’t alone in facing a financial shortfall. In this case, the superintendent says the issu...","content":"The St. Francis Public Schools are facing a budget crunch this year.\n\n\n\n“Our general fund balance will go down $3 to $4 million in the adopted budget,” said Superintendent Karsten Anderson.\n\n\n\nThe district isn’t alone in facing a financial shortfall. In this case, the superintendent says the issue in St. Francis begins with cuts in state funding, especially some $700,000 to $800,000 in compensatory funds meant to help provide extra support to students from economically disadvantaged families.\n\n\n\n\n            \n                \n                \n                    @keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        St. Francis school leaders warn tough decisions are just beginning \n\n\n\nThe district is also dealing with recent damage at the high school’s football stadium that could cost millions.\n\n\n\n“The failure of some dry wells at our varsity field,” Anderson said. “We don’t exactly know the cost at this time.”\n\n\n\nAll of which has some of the district’s leaders concerned.\n\n\n\n“I’m not comfortable approving, knowing that right now this budget is below the 12% that we’ve set as a (minimum) mark,” said Jill Anderson, an elected member of the St. Francis School Board.\n\n\n\nAt this week’s school board meeting, Anderson said she couldn’t support the district’s budget, which by law had to pass before the end of the month.\n\n\n\nThe problem that worried her most was that, to balance the budget, the district proposed dropping below the 12% minimum it had set for one of its savings accounts.\n\n\n\nShe issued a warning to anyone considering running for one of the board’s three open seats this year, saying the job will become harder in the coming years.\n\n\n\n“There’s going to be people running for school board in July, applying, and having…no clue the financial issues of this district, and getting on the board and thinking they’re going to, you know, hire all these teachers and do all these things, and we’re not in…that situation right now,” she said. “We’re in a predicament where we don’t have money. We’re going to be looking at cuts. It’s going to be a harder time in this district…It’s not going to be sunshine and roses. You know? it’s going to be a lot of hard decisions the next couple of years.”\n\n\n\nThe superintendent says he’s got a plan in place to handle this year’s shortfall.\n\n\n\n“We’re going to make adjustments of the budget,” he said.\n\n\n\nSome of that, he added, will depend on how many people they haven’t hired by the time students are walking through the doors again.\n\n\n\n“At that time we’ll assume that we will not be filling them, and so that’ll, you know, save some money from the budget.”\n\n\n\nThe district will also tap into its various savings accounts.\n\n\n\n“We’ve been increasing those fund balances on knowing that there will be unexpected surprises and cutbacks from the state, and so that will help us a lot this coming year,” he said.\n\n\n\nBut, how long can those savings accounts last?\n\n\n\n“It depends on what the state does and what our enrollment does,” Anderson said.\n\n\n\nSt. Francis Public Schools does have one option they’re not using yet, but most other districts have already turned to. It’s called an operating levy referendum, a local tax the school board would have to ask for and voters would have to approve.\n\n\n\nThe voters we spoke with didn’t reject the idea outright.\n\n\n\n“If money’s going to the right thing and as long as it’s allocated to the right resources, then I’m not opposed to it,” said Ryan Bebeau.\n\n\n\nBut the superintendent doesn’t think it will come to that. He thinks they can carefully prune the budget each year as enrollment drops over the next few years.\n\n\n\n“That’s been kind of part of the plan for several years,” he said, adding that they’re very conservative with their budgeting and remain hopeful the situation will improve as more information comes in over the summer and into the school year. “We don’t want to spend more than what we approve at the board level, and so we’ll be making adjustments throughout the year to even it out.”\nThe post St. Francis school leaders warn tough decisions are just beginning  first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/inside-your-schools/st-francis-school-leaders-warn-tough-decisions-are-just-beginning/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:04:11.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSTR-ST-FRANCIS-SCHOOL-BUDGET-broll_mp4_00.00.00.00.jpg","slug":"st-francis-school-leaders-warn-tough-decisions-are-just-beginning"},{"id":"b7ce9v","title":"Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks","excerpt":"Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.","content":"Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/social-security-july-payment-schedule-heres-when-recipients-get-checks","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:37:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fsocial-security-getty.jpg","slug":"social-security-july-payment-schedule-heres-when-recipients-get-their-checks"},{"id":"ly19dp","title":"Some MN child care providers now required to submit electronic attendance records","excerpt":"Minnesota's Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is now requiring some child care providers to use an electronic attendance system after widespread fraud was discovered inside child care centers across the state.","content":"Minnesota's Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is now requiring some child care providers to use an electronic attendance system after widespread fraud was discovered inside child care centers across the state.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/mn-child-care-providers-required-submit-electronic-assistance-records-june-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Kilat.Fitzgerald@fox.com (Kilat Fitzgerald)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:44:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2Fvo__-fbi-raids-mn-childcare-facilites_00.00.16.14.jpg","slug":"some-mn-child-care-providers-now-required-to-submit-electronic-attendance-records"},{"id":"4oulzr","title":"Minneapolis braces for extreme heat and possible storms as officials urge residents to prepare now","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minneapolis braces for extreme heat and possible storms as officials urge residents to prepare now \n\n\n\nMi...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minneapolis braces for extreme heat and possible storms as officials urge residents to prepare now \n\n\n\nMinneapolis officials are urging residents to prepare for a stretch of dangerous heat early next week, along with the possibility of severe storms. \n\n\n\nEmergency leaders, park staff and HVAC experts say early planning will be key to staying safe. Rachel Sayre, director of the Minneapolis Emergency Management Department, said the city is preparing. \n\n\n\n“We prepare for storms like we prepare for any emergency,” she said. “We make sure that everyone is aware of what is coming. We work with our communications colleagues to send out messages so families know what to do to prepare, and then we monitor intensely until we are past the storm.”\n\n\n\nSayre said the combination of extreme heat and potential severe weather is especially concerning. \n\n\n\n“I really want everyone to be thinking about what is your plan for Monday when heat might be as indexed, might be as high as 109 and if you lose power,” she said. “What are you telling your kids we are going to be at home to do, making sure you are not leaving your pets in your car, even with windows cracked, even for a minute. What is your plan, where to go, how are you going to stay informed.”\n\n\n\nShe said families should talk through their plan in advance and stay connected to reliable information. “If it is an extreme heat, you are taking certain precautions. If it is a severe wind event and the sirens go off, absolutely take shelter,” she said. “You want to make sure you know what is happening. You have to tune into local information.”\n\n\n\nSayer reminded residents that Minneapolis tests its outdoor warning sirens the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. “When they are going off and it is not Wednesday at 1 p.m. and it is not just a tiny second blip, that means take action and seek information,” she said. “Our sirens are actually not tornado sirens. They are severe weather sirens. If wind is over a certain speed, they will go off. If hail is over a certain size, they will go off, and of course if it is a tornado that is imminent, they will go off.”\n\n\n\nShe encouraged residents to sign up for the city’s free emergency alert system, which sends National Weather Service watches and warnings directly to phones. “You would get a notification for watches and warnings, and that is a critical window when you get those,” she said. Residents can sign up by texting MPLSAlerts to 77295.\n\n\n\nCooling centers will be important as temperatures rise. Sayre said Hennepin County’s website includes an interactive map that shows locations across the city. She also urged anyone who must be outside to stay hydrated, take breaks, wear lightweight clothing and avoid direct sun.\n\n\n\nThe city’s homeless response team is already doing outreach. “They are always out talking to our unhoused community members that there is severe weather coming, here are the cooling center services. Here is where to go,” she said. “Our police and fire colleagues, if they’re out and they see people who need help or information during that extreme weather, they’ll share that information, then, as well. So we really do everything we can to share the options that are available.”\n\n\n\nMetro Transit buses also serve as temporary cooling spaces during extreme heat, and park buildings are available during normal hours.\n\n\n\nNewmann Thomas, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Director of Youth and Recreation Center Programs, said parks are ready to welcome anyone who needs relief. “We have 31 rec centers that have air conditioning.”\n\n\n\nFor sites without air conditioning, Thomas said wading pools, water parks and beaches will be open. “Our lifeguards are ready to welcome everybody in for a safe summer in this heat,” he said.\n\n\n\nPark buildings are open to everyone, including unhoused residents. “If it is hot and you need to come inside into one of our buildings, it is a public space,” Thomas said. “You are welcome to come inside, use our lavatories, get water if you need water and cool.”\n\n\n\nOutdoor supervision staff will be monitoring parks for signs of heat illness.\n\n\n\nIf temperatures reach extreme thresholds, parks may cancel programs or close non-air-conditioned buildings. Updates will be posted on MinneapolisParks.org and MinneapolisParks.org/pools. Summer hours are 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, with five sites open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.\n\n\n\nHow to Prepare Your Home and AC System \n\n\n\nHVAC experts say this weekend is the best time to make sure cooling systems are working before temperatures spike.\n\n\n\nMichael Binger, owner of Binder Heating and Air Conditioning in South St. Paul, said many AC failures during heat waves are preventable. “Most of the time, AC units stop working because the filter is dirty and people forgot they had a filter or just did not change it, or there is something around the outside of the unit that is causing it not to be able to breathe,” he said.\n\n\n\nBinger recommends turning the system on now to check for issues, changing filters, clearing debris from outdoor units and keeping vents open. “If it is really hot, continuing to turn your thermostat down farther is not actually going to cool your place off more,” he said. “Systems cannot really cool down more than 20 or 25 degrees.”\n\n\n\nOlder homes may struggle more because they do not hold cool air as well. Binger suggests pre-cooling early in the day, closing blinds, avoiding ovens and dryers during peak heat and using ceiling fans or the home’s air circulation fan to move air.\n\n\n\nOutdoor AC compressors can also overheat and temporarily shut down during extreme heat.\n\n\n\nBinder Heating expects a high volume of calls next week. “Minnesotans cannot stand being hot,” Binger said.\n\n\n\nOther ways to keep your home cool include closing blinds, turning on ceiling fans set to spin counterclockwise to push air down, and avoiding the oven and dryer during the hottest parts of the day.\n\n\n\nRamsey County also has an interactive map of cooling centers. Click here to learn more.\nThe post Minneapolis braces for extreme heat and possible storms as officials urge residents to prepare now first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minneapolis-braces-for-extreme-heat-and-possible-storms-as-officials-urge-residents-to-prepare-now/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:39:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F08%2Fsun-heat-st.-paul-08-23-23.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-braces-for-extreme-heat-and-possible-storms-as-officials-urge-residents-to-prepare-now"},{"id":"ywwjaw","title":"Kendall Qualls’ running mate was present at US Capitol on Jan. 6","excerpt":"Brian Nicholson, the running mate for GOP-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls, confirms to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS he was present on the U.S. Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, 2021.\n\n\n\n“I was one of thousands of patriots who went to Washington DC to support President Trump after the 2020 election ...","content":"Brian Nicholson, the running mate for GOP-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls, confirms to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS he was present on the U.S. Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, 2021.\n\n\n\n“I was one of thousands of patriots who went to Washington DC to support President Trump after the 2020 election — I don’t apologize for being there,” Nicholson said in a statement. “There were a lot of questions about the results of the 2020 election and I wanted to hear from, and show my support for, the greatest president of my lifetime.”\n\n\n\nNicholson, who was never arrested or charged in connection with the insurrection, said he left “when things turned violent.”\n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Star Tribune first reported Nicholson’s presence at the Capitol based on images and video showing him among thousands of Trump supporters gathered there.\n\n\n\nNeither Qualls nor the Minnesota Republican Party immediately commented on Nicholson’s presence on Jan. 6.\n\n\n\n\n            \n                \n                \n                    @keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Brian Nicholson confirms he was on U.S. Capitol Grounds on January 6th \n\n\n\nMinnesota DFL Party Chair Richard Carlbom condemned Nicholson’s participation in the Jan. 6 rally.\n\n\n\n“No one who embraces the January 6 rioters belongs anywhere near the governor’s office,” Minnesota DFL Party Chair Richard Carlbom said in a statement. “Any Republican candidate that refuses to disavow Brian Nicholson’s participation in the January 6 insurrection is wholly unfit to be governor.”\n\n\n\nOn the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election based on Trump’s lie that the election was rigged against him.\n\n\n\nThrough numerous challenges and reviews across the country, no credible evidence of election tampering has surfaced.\nThe post Kendall Qualls’ running mate was present at US Capitol on Jan. 6 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/kendall-qualls-running-mate-was-present-at-us-capitol-on-jan-6/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:45:34.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fbrian-nicholson-03-03-26.jpg","slug":"kendall-qualls-running-mate-was-present-at-us-capitol-on-jan-6"},{"id":"2m0adj","title":"Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools","excerpt":"The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.","content":"The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/texas-leaders-vote-controversial-social-studies-reading-list-changes","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Steven.Dial@fox.com (Steven Dial)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:12:52.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fv-sboe-bible-curriculum-vote-today-4a_00.00.14.06.jpg","slug":"texas-leaders-approve-bible-stories-as-required-reading-in-schools"},{"id":"f3f1rj","title":"Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans","excerpt":"Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.","content":"Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/massachusetts-house-passes-bill-protecting-libraries-from-book-bans","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:35:35.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1232461514-scaled.jpg","slug":"massachusetts-house-passes-bill-protecting-libraries-from-book-bans"},{"id":"s54gij","title":"Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles","excerpt":"A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.","content":"A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/colorado-mom-allegedly-bought-alcohol-daily-16-year-old-daughter-found-dead-173-empty-bottles","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:38:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgretchen-leanne-ryan-scaled.jpg","slug":"colorado-mom-allegedly-bought-alcohol-daily-for-16-year-old-daughter-found-dead-with-173-empty-bottl"},{"id":"ifl2i4","title":"Ramstad: Swirl of mega-IPOs might catch some investors by surprise","excerpt":"Some index makers have changed their rules for welcoming new listings.","content":"Some index makers have changed their rules for welcoming new listings.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/mega-ipos-spacex-anthropic-openai-investing/601844301","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"ramstad-swirl-of-mega-ipos-might-catch-some-investors-by-surprise"},{"id":"9ch9ju","title":"MN Aurora and the World Cup","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        MN Aurora and the World CupMN Aurora and the World Cup\n\n\n\nSince the world cup kicked off, people across t...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        MN Aurora and the World CupMN Aurora and the World Cup\n\n\n\nSince the world cup kicked off, people across the globe have been tuned in to watch soccer.  Minnesota Aurora goalkeeper coach, Manu Costa shares how our Minnesota’s women’s soccer team is playing a role in this global game. \nThe post MN Aurora and the World Cup first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/mn-aurora-and-the-world-cup/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:37:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F639181061378523146_thumbnail_temp.png","slug":"mn-aurora-and-the-world-cup"},{"id":"tsn1l4","title":"Lindell still pushing 2020 election theory, seeking Trump endorsement for governor","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        One-on-One with Mike Lindell \n\n\n\nWhen Mike Lindell sets his mind to something, he seldom lets go. Whether...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        One-on-One with Mike Lindell \n\n\n\nWhen Mike Lindell sets his mind to something, he seldom lets go. Whether it’s founding a pillow company or continuing to push discredited claims about electronic voting machines in the 2020 presidential election.\n\n\n\n“I think people want change,” he said Friday in an interview recorded for “At Issue with Tom Hauser” that will air at 10 a.m. Sunday. “They don’t want the same old establishment candidates.”\n\n\n\nIt would be difficult to be more anti-establishment than Lindell who has spent five years and millions of dollars unsuccessfully trying to prove China interfered in the 2020 election vote count. He says that his efforts resulted in his My Pillow company being the “most-attacked” company in history.\n\n\n\n“Weren’t those attacks, attacks of your own making by challenging the legality of the 2020 elections that no court, no state investigation has found has any merit,” Lindell was asked. \n\n\n\n“See, this is what the fake media, you guys and everybody else has put out for five years,” lindell responded. “My whole quest is not to overturn the 2020 election. It’s to get rid of electronic voting machines and go to paper ballots, hand-counted.”\n\n\n\nAlthough Lindell finished third in the recent balloting for the Republican endorsement at the party’s state convention, he leads in our first KSTP/SurveyUSA poll with 27%, followed by Lisa Demuth at 22% and endorsed-candidate Kendall Qualls at 17%. Another 10% prefer another candidate and 24% are undecided.\n\n\n\nLindell also says he’s hoping to earn President Donald Trump’s endorsement, possibly in the next couple of weeks when Lindell plans to release his budget.\n\n\n\nHe says he’s not concerned that in our recent KSTP/SurveyUSA poll, Trump’s approval rating in Minnesota is 36%.\n\n\n\n“I would welcome his endorsement,” Lindell said. “I think he’s the greatest president we’ve ever had in history.”\nThe post Lindell still pushing 2020 election theory, seeking Trump endorsement for governor first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/lindell-still-pushing-2020-election-theory-seeking-trump-endorsement-for-governor/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:25:29.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FLINDELL-FREE-GIFTS_PKG_00.01.20.08.jpg","slug":"lindell-still-pushing-2020-election-theory-seeking-trump-endorsement-for-governor"},{"id":"pdun05","title":"'Taste of Minnesota' festival brings music, food, and fun to downtown Minneapolis July 3-4 - 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Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:19:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"tiktok-instagram-users-in-mn-will-see-new-warning-every-time-they-open-app-patch"},{"id":"5uf11b","title":"Lonely’s Bar opens in historic Minneapolis building - Bring Me The News","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxPdkFzcWI2SFNfc2xHMEhWV2xZcUVtOFJMV0U1eTI2X1M3RENQSUEwQ1E0WlJWOWFXQ2RiRFRuMTF1dTBQcXc4eFpabno2bHh0Nm1yQ0IzT2VvdnQ3eUdWTEt4QkM0b1pMNVhoYjNyOWpxNHljdmVIRGI4N0FEVW5pWHBtdDNOaHF1bHBJeHQ1aWpmQTBZd3VvRW4zV3JLUQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Lonely’s B...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxPdkFzcWI2SFNfc2xHMEhWV2xZcUVtOFJMV0U1eTI2X1M3RENQSUEwQ1E0WlJWOWFXQ2RiRFRuMTF1dTBQcXc4eFpabno2bHh0Nm1yQ0IzT2VvdnQ3eUdWTEt4QkM0b1pMNVhoYjNyOWpxNHljdmVIRGI4N0FEVW5pWHBtdDNOaHF1bHBJeHQ1aWpmQTBZd3VvRW4zV3JLUQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Lonely’s Bar opens in historic Minneapolis building</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Bring Me The News</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxPdkFzcWI2SFNfc2xHMEhWV2xZcUVtOFJMV0U1eTI2X1M3RENQSUEwQ1E0WlJWOWFXQ2RiRFRuMTF1dTBQcXc4eFpabno2bHh0Nm1yQ0IzT2VvdnQ3eUdWTEt4QkM0b1pMNVhoYjNyOWpxNHljdmVIRGI4N0FEVW5pWHBtdDNOaHF1bHBJeHQ1aWpmQTBZd3VvRW4zV3JLUQ?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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Washington should ask for his help.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/burcum-the-reflecting-pool-is-a-hot-green-mess-a-duluth-researcher-may-have-the-answer/601861527","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-27T10:00:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"burcum-the-reflecting-pool-is-a-hot-green-mess-a-duluth-researcher-may-have-the-answer"},{"id":"coddh1","title":"Minneapolis council votes to repeal longstanding adult bathhouse ban - Bring Me The News","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxPcEtEQm4yZ19mMl8xbDFKenVYd2JrV19QZU1WaWV0WVpvZW9QNmZzLXJ6QTd0RWRsRkxoVkFPeGtPYmVTQmx5bGF3Y1FyV2RjRTNqZzNIa1FFWEhaNUl0TXpnR2pjVDdwRXI0c1VzZUtBa3hwOF9lY2lJM0pGeVVJcXpKOGxWSThyQUpKQ0YxUVB6V2hOOTZTclc3bTJxenpHS2xrUmVlRnRqVjYxazlLQ0pWb3NHQQ?...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxPcEtEQm4yZ19mMl8xbDFKenVYd2JrV19QZU1WaWV0WVpvZW9QNmZzLXJ6QTd0RWRsRkxoVkFPeGtPYmVTQmx5bGF3Y1FyV2RjRTNqZzNIa1FFWEhaNUl0TXpnR2pjVDdwRXI0c1VzZUtBa3hwOF9lY2lJM0pGeVVJcXpKOGxWSThyQUpKQ0YxUVB6V2hOOTZTclc3bTJxenpHS2xrUmVlRnRqVjYxazlLQ0pWb3NHQQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Minneapolis council votes to repeal longstanding adult bathhouse ban</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Bring Me The News</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxPcEtEQm4yZ19mMl8xbDFKenVYd2JrV19QZU1WaWV0WVpvZW9QNmZzLXJ6QTd0RWRsRkxoVkFPeGtPYmVTQmx5bGF3Y1FyV2RjRTNqZzNIa1FFWEhaNUl0TXpnR2pjVDdwRXI0c1VzZUtBa3hwOF9lY2lJM0pGeVVJcXpKOGxWSThyQUpKQ0YxUVB6V2hOOTZTclc3bTJxenpHS2xrUmVlRnRqVjYxazlLQ0pWb3NHQQ?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:34:52.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minneapolis-council-votes-to-repeal-longstanding-adult-bathhouse-ban-bring-me-the-news"},{"id":"7x50rt","title":"Qualls running mate was on Capitol grounds during Jan. 6 attack","excerpt":"Brian Nicholson, a businessman chosen by Republican-endorsed candidate Kendall Qualls to run as his lieutenant governor, said in a statement to the Star Tribune he wanted to show support for “the greatest president of my lifetime” and that he left “when things turned violent.”","content":"Brian Nicholson, a businessman chosen by Republican-endorsed candidate Kendall Qualls to run as his lieutenant governor, said in a statement to the Star Tribune he wanted to show support for “the greatest president of my lifetime” and that he left “when things turned violent.”","url":"https://www.startribune.com/kendall-qualls-running-mate-brian-nicholson-jan-6-2021-capitol-photo-video-gop-endorsed-governor/601861011","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:05:24.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"qualls-running-mate-was-on-capitol-grounds-during-jan-6-attack"},{"id":"zhukg0","title":"Gray Duck at Red Rooster","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Gray Duck at Red RoosterGray Duck at Red Rooster\n\n\n\nBen and Elizabeth toast the crowd at Red Rooster with...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Gray Duck at Red RoosterGray Duck at Red Rooster\n\n\n\nBen and Elizabeth toast the crowd at Red Rooster with drinks featuring Gray Duck Spirits.  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Producer Ashley Clemens is claiming her hometown turf and putting the hosts to the ultimate Long Lake and Orono test. \nThe post Trivia on Long Lake and Orono first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/trivia-on-long-lake-and-orono/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:05:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-30.jpg","slug":"trivia-on-long-lake-and-orono"},{"id":"j4ows8","title":"Twin Cities Pride Festival 2026","excerpt":"Twin Cities Pride Festival 2026.\nThe post Twin Cities Pride Festival 2026 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Twin Cities Pride Festival 2026.\nThe post Twin Cities Pride Festival 2026 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://tcpride.org/festival/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:03:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"twin-cities-pride-festival-2026"},{"id":"d0r9ej","title":"Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial","excerpt":"A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.","content":"A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/mistrial-declared-jury-deadlocks-palisades-fire-trial","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:36:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjonathan-doj-scaled.jpg","slug":"mistrial-declared-after-jury-deadlocks-in-palisades-fire-trial"},{"id":"82k3e","title":"USDA issues health alert for boneless chicken breast product sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer stores","excerpt":"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for raw honey Dijon boneless chicken breast products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.","content":"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for raw honey Dijon boneless chicken breast products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/usda-issues-health-alert-issued-boneless-chicken-breast-product","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:01:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdijon-boneless-chicken-breast.jpeg","slug":"usda-issues-health-alert-for-boneless-chicken-breast-product-sold-at-kroger-and-fred-meyer-stores"},{"id":"q5ig94","title":"Your guide to free events at the 2026 Twin Cities Pride Festival","excerpt":"Pride celebrations are underway with a major festival and parade taking over Minneapolis this weekend.\n\n\n\nTwin Cities Pride will bring its 53rd annual festival back Saturday and Sunday with free events, live entertainment and hundreds of vendors.\n\n\n\nCelebrations kick off Friday evening with the T...","content":"Pride celebrations are underway with a major festival and parade taking over Minneapolis this weekend.\n\n\n\nTwin Cities Pride will bring its 53rd annual festival back Saturday and Sunday with free events, live entertainment and hundreds of vendors.\n\n\n\nCelebrations kick off Friday evening with the Twin Cities Pride Youth Night, from 5 to 8 p.m.\n\n\n\nThen, the Twin Cities Pride Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.\n\n\n\nOrganizers said Minnesota’s second-largest festival features over 600 vendors who identify as LGBTQ+ and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). The festival will also feature community resources, artists and businesses.\n\n\n\nSunday will feature the Rainbow Run 5k along Hennepin Avenue, starting at 9 a.m. To register for the race, click HERE.\n\n\n\nAlso, the Twin Cities Pride Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. on Sunday. The parade starts at 3rd and Hennepin and will end at Loring Park, drawing more than 200,000 attendees, according to organizers.\n\n\n\nMetro Transit will be offering free rides this weekend. For a Saturday transit pass, click HERE. For a Sunday transit pass, click HERE.\nThe post Your guide to free events at the 2026 Twin Cities Pride Festival first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/your-guide-to-free-events-at-the-2026-twin-cities-pride-festival/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:01:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FPRIDE-PARADE-PREVIEW-6_VO_00.00.00.46.jpg","slug":"your-guide-to-free-events-at-the-2026-twin-cities-pride-festival"},{"id":"5wgjrq","title":"Man pleads guilty to stealing rifle from FBI vehicle during ICE protest","excerpt":"A man admitted in court to taking a rifle bag from an FBI vehicle during a confrontation with federal agents after the shooting of a man in north Minneapolis.","content":"A man admitted in court to taking a rifle bag from an FBI vehicle during a confrontation with federal agents after the shooting of a man in north Minneapolis.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/man-pleads-guilty-stealing-rifle-from-fbi-vehicle-during-ice-protest-june-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:51:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2F6-h1-_-wed-nmpls-ice-shooting_00.00.33.42.jpg","slug":"man-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-rifle-from-fbi-vehicle-during-ice-protest"},{"id":"9hzcvp","title":"Minneapolis Heritage Park apartments: Hundreds of open work orders despite millions in extra funding","excerpt":"Heritage Park in north Minneapolis is facing mounting repair needs, and a new court-appointed receiver is now tasked with fixing the troubled property.","content":"Heritage Park in north Minneapolis is facing mounting repair needs, and a new court-appointed receiver is now tasked with fixing the troubled property.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-heritage-park-apartments-hundreds-open-work-orders-despite-millions-extra-funding","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Mike.Manzoni@fox.com (Mike Manzoni)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:41:14.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F6_26_26-5p-_-heritage-homes-latest-_-manzoni_00.00.00.28.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-heritage-park-apartments-hundreds-of-open-work-orders-despite-millions-in-extra-funding"},{"id":"1g2fsc","title":"Noerenberg Gardens","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Noerenberg GardensNoerenberg Gardens\n\n\n\nIt’s Twin Cities Live in Your Town week, and the spotlight is shi...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Noerenberg GardensNoerenberg Gardens\n\n\n\nIt’s Twin Cities Live in Your Town week, and the spotlight is shining on the stunning communities of Orono and Long Lake. Tucked along the sparkling shore of Crystal Bay on Lake Minnetonka sits Noerenberg Gardens, a breathtaking hidden treasure widely celebrated as one of the finest formal gardens in all of Minnesota. Kristin takes us on a beautiful tour of this remarkable lakeside gem. \nThe post Noerenberg Gardens first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/noerenberg-gardens/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:58:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F639181036610502623_thumbnail_temp.png","slug":"noerenberg-gardens"},{"id":"iez9f8","title":"Homes in Orono","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Homes in OronoHomes in Orono\n\n\n\nDaniel and Julie Desrochers from Desrochers Realty Group and eXp Realty, ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Homes in OronoHomes in Orono\n\n\n\nDaniel and Julie Desrochers from Desrochers Realty Group and eXp Realty, show us some of the homes that are on the market in Orono.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Homes in Orono first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/twin-cities-live-sponsored/homes-in-orono/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:46:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F639181026446611515_thumbnail_temp.png","slug":"homes-in-orono"},{"id":"ngu6k","title":"Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says","excerpt":"A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.","content":"A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/gracie-giraffe-texas-escape-update","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:47:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgracie-helicopter.jpg","slug":"giraffe-that-escaped-texas-ranch-spotted-by-helicopter-manager-says"},{"id":"yyh8lp","title":"2 massive earthquakes rock Venezuela in less than a minute","excerpt":"In less than a minute’s time, two massive earthquakes shook the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, turning buildings into rubble as panicked people rushed onto the streets for safety.","content":"In less than a minute’s time, two massive earthquakes shook the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, turning buildings into rubble as panicked people rushed onto the streets for safety.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/2-massive-earthquakes-rock-venezuela-less-than-minute","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:00:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282641271.jpg","slug":"2-massive-earthquakes-rock-venezuela-in-less-than-a-minute"},{"id":"n6x2bu","title":"Allina hospice workers announce 1-day strike set for July 6","excerpt":"Allina Health hospice workers filed their intent to hold an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike on July 6 if no agreement is met.","content":"Allina Health hospice workers filed their intent to hold an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike on July 6 if no agreement is met.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/allina-hospice-workers-announce-1-day-strike-set-july-6","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Kilat.Fitzgerald@fox.com (Kilat Fitzgerald)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:37:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fweb-allina-health-picket.jpg","slug":"allina-hospice-workers-announce-1-day-strike-set-for-july-6"},{"id":"wlajhi","title":"Beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms have all been adopted, Animal Humane Society says","excerpt":"A group of beagles sent to Minnesota after being rescued from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin have all been adopted and are now doing well.","content":"A group of beagles sent to Minnesota after being rescued from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin have all been adopted and are now doing well.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/beagles-rescued-from-ridglan-farms-have-all-been-adopted","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:07:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-26-16h11m02s542.jpg","slug":"beagles-rescued-from-ridglan-farms-have-all-been-adopted-animal-humane-society-says"},{"id":"3twpj8","title":"We asked you to describe Naz Reid in two words. Here’s what you said.","excerpt":"Heart. Class. Grit. Those were just some of the responses from readers about the Timberwolves fan favorite who was traded this week to the Hornets.","content":"Heart. Class. Grit. Those were just some of the responses from readers about the Timberwolves fan favorite who was traded this week to the Hornets.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/naz-reid-minnesota-timberwolves-two-words-nba-trade-lamelo-ball-word-cloud/601862064","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-27T12:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"we-asked-you-to-describe-naz-reid-in-two-words-heres-what-you-said"},{"id":"hsgzm6","title":"Pete Buttigieg targeted by false police report in Traverse City, briefly separating him from children","excerpt":"Buttigieg compared the incident to swatting in his description when someone calls 911 with a false report of imminent danger at a public figure's home.","content":"Buttigieg compared the incident to swatting in his description when someone calls 911 with a false report of imminent danger at a public figure's home.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/pete-buttigieg-targeted-false-report-police-traverse-city-separating-him-from-children","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:47:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2F1406aad6-gettyimages-2185967089-scaled.jpg","slug":"pete-buttigieg-targeted-by-false-police-report-in-traverse-city-briefly-separating-him-from-children"},{"id":"4rqrni","title":"6/26 Host Chat","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/26 Host Chat6/26 Host Chat\n\n\n\nIt’s Twin Cities Live in Your Town and we’re celebrating the communities ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/26 Host Chat6/26 Host Chat\n\n\n\nIt’s Twin Cities Live in Your Town and we’re celebrating the communities of Orono and Long Lake.  It’s Free for All Friday at Red Rooster!\nThe post 6/26 Host Chat first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/6-26-host-chat-4/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:35:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F639181019856899832_thumbnail_temp-1.png","slug":"626-host-chat"},{"id":"dceazh","title":"Feeding Our Future fraud: Ringleader arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run","excerpt":"One of the alleged ringleaders of the Feeding Our Future fraud was arrested in Somalia after being on the run for years, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday afternoon.","content":"One of the alleged ringleaders of the Feeding Our Future fraud was arrested in Somalia after being on the run for years, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday afternoon.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/feeding-our-future-fraud-ringleader-arrested-somalia-after-4-years-run","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Madison.Hunter@fox.com (Madison Hunter)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:03:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2Ffeeding-our-future.jpg","slug":"feeding-our-future-fraud-ringleader-arrested-in-somalia-after-4-years-on-the-run"},{"id":"a1tlq3","title":"Moorhead’s Wyatt Cullen taken 10th in NHL draft by Nashville Predators","excerpt":"The future Gophers left winger, son of ex-NHL standout Matt Cullen, played last season for the U.S. national team development program.","content":"The future Gophers left winger, son of ex-NHL standout Matt Cullen, played last season for the U.S. national team development program.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/wyatt-cullen-drafted-10th-nhl-draft-nashville-predators-moorhead-minnesota-gophers/601862094","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-27T03:42:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"moorheads-wyatt-cullen-taken-10th-in-nhl-draft-by-nashville-predators"},{"id":"uvl0vd","title":"U approves budget that raises tuition by 3.8% and again makes tough cuts","excerpt":"About 230 jobs at the University of Minnesota will be cut, some through layoffs and others through attrition.","content":"About 230 jobs at the University of Minnesota will be cut, some through layoffs and others through attrition.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/u-budget-cuts-tuition-increase/601861732","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:03:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"u-approves-budget-that-raises-tuition-by-38-and-again-makes-tough-cuts"},{"id":"vnrmor","title":"Anderson: The life and good times of Ted Burger — and the identical twin brother he left behind","excerpt":"Outdoor enthusiasts Ted and Bud Burger founded Burger Brothers sporting goods stores in the Twin Cities before retiring to the Northwoods.","content":"Outdoor enthusiasts Ted and Bud Burger founded Burger Brothers sporting goods stores in the Twin Cities before retiring to the Northwoods.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/dennis-anderson-ted-burger-obituary-bud-burger-brothers-sporting-goods-gander-mountain/601860462","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:31:39.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"anderson-the-life-and-good-times-of-ted-burger-and-the-identical-twin-brother-he-left-behind"},{"id":"mv5q3w","title":"Rep. Tom Emmer says Somalis should ‘go the hell back to where they came from’","excerpt":"Emmer’s characterization of Somalis over the past year is a stark contrast from his early relationship with the relatively large voting bloc in his district.","content":"Emmer’s characterization of Somalis over the past year is a stark contrast from his early relationship with the relatively large voting bloc in his district.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/tom-emmer-somali-comments-assimilate-back-where-came-from-us-house-minnesota/601861927","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:07:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"rep-tom-emmer-says-somalis-should-go-the-hell-back-to-where-they-came-from"},{"id":"6px117","title":"Another Bloomington semiconductor factory expands to meet technology demands","excerpt":"Seagate planning 64,500-square-foot expansion to its factory along I-494 corridor, following additions at Polar and SkyWater.","content":"Seagate planning 64,500-square-foot expansion to its factory along I-494 corridor, following additions at Polar and SkyWater.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/seagate-expanding-bloomington-chip-plant-skywater-polar/601861017","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:26:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"another-bloomington-semiconductor-factory-expands-to-meet-technology-demands"},{"id":"p5m57i","title":"Lin-Manuel Miranda has a Minnesota adventure","excerpt":"The ‘Hamilton’ superstar and other celebs were recently spotted in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.","content":"The ‘Hamilton’ superstar and other celebs were recently 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Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:00:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"personality-is-what-turned-naz-reid-into-naz-reid-with-the-wolves"},{"id":"1l7wc3","title":"Five things to know about new Timberwolves point guard LaMelo Ball","excerpt":"Ball, who had an unconventional path to the NBA, was acquired from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade involving Naz Reid and several future draft picks.","content":"Ball, who had an unconventional path to the NBA, was acquired from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade involving Naz Reid and several future draft picks.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-timberwolves-lamelo-ball-trade-charlotte-hornets-naz-reid-nba-draft-picks-josh-green/601861539","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:41:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"five-things-to-know-about-new-timberwolves-point-guard-lamelo-ball"},{"id":"l19yiu","title":"Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollution","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution.\nThe unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel is a setback for the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda a...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution.\nThe unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel is a setback for the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda and its repeated efforts to boost coal, a reliable but polluting energy source. \nThe decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit leaves intact, for now, a tighter standard set in 2024 on pollution from coal-fired power plants, factories and other industrial sources.\nThe EPA under President Donald Trump asked the appeals court last year to invalidate the Biden-era rule, arguing that the agency under previous leaders had exceeded its statutory authority and acted unreasonably by failing to consider costs to businesses affected by the rule. \nThe court denied the Trump administration’s request, saying in a decision written by Senior Judge Douglas Ginsburg that the agency’s arguments “lack merit.” \nThe ruling leaves in place an annual ⁠limit of 9 micrograms of fine particle pollution — often called soot — per cubic meter of air, down from 12 micrograms established more than a decade ago. The EPA rule sets an air quality level that states and counties must achieve in the coming years to reduce particle pollution from power plants, vehicles, industrial sites and wildfires. \nThe EPA’s bid to walk away from the Biden-era rule came in response to a lawsuit by 25 Republican-led states and a host of business groups that attempted to block the 2024 rule in court. A suit led by attorneys general from Kentucky and West Virginia argued the EPA rule would raise costs for manufacturers, utilities and families and could block new manufacturing plants.\nThe EPA under Biden had said the tighter limits would avoid more than 800,000 ‌cases ⁠of asthma symptoms, 2,000 hospital visits and 4,500 premature deaths.\nAn EPA spokeswoman said in November that the 2024 rule would cost “hundreds of millions, if not billions of dollars to American citizens” and ​was not based on ​a full ⁠review of available science. \nThe EPA said Friday it was reviewing the court decision.\nEnvironmental groups hailed the ruling as a victory for public health and a rebuke of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.\n“Clean air is not a luxury. The 2024 soot standard is a critical advancement for public health, projected to save thousands of lives every year,” said Patrice Simms, vice president of healthy communities at Earthjustice, an environmental law firm. “Lee Zeldin’s EPA must stop catering to polluters and must instead fulfill its mission to protect public health,” Simms added.\nThe ⁠Natural Resources Defense Council, another environmental group, said the delay in implementing the 2024 rule has meant millions of Americans continue to breathe unhealthy levels of soot.\n“The science has long been clear, and now the law is too. The EPA must stop stalling and deliver the clean air the Clean Air Act requires,” said Vijay Limaye, a climate and health scientist for the NRDC.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollution first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/appeals-court-rejects-trump-epa-bid-to-abandon-rule-restricting-deadly-soot-pollution/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:25:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FEPA_Forever_Chemicals_9_1_3.jpg","slug":"appeals-court-rejects-trump-epa-bid-to-abandon-rule-restricting-deadly-soot-pollution"},{"id":"7f1wq0","title":"Right-hand man of Feeding Our Future ringleader taken into custody in Somalia","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Right-hand man of Feeding Our Future ringleader taken into custody in Somalia \n\n\n\nA central player in the...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Right-hand man of Feeding Our Future ringleader taken into custody in Somalia \n\n\n\nA central player in the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has been “taken into custody” in Somalia, the U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS.\n\n\n\nAbdikerm Eidleh, considered the right-hand man of the scandal’s ringleader, Aimee Bock, was taken into custody Thursday in Somalia’s capital city of Mogadishu.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Feeding Our Future ringleader sentenced to over 41 years in federal child nutrition scheme\n\n\n\n“Eidleh’s capture shows that, if you commit fraud against the American taxpayer, and try hiding across the globe, the long arm of justice will find you,” said United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen in a news release. “We salute the FBI’s work in finding Eidleh, and are grateful to all our federal and international partners that help us hold accountable those who defraud our government.”\n\n\n\nEidleh, 42, is accused of controlling shell companies related to Feeding Our Future. Court records state he was responsible for recruiting new sites and that he solicited and received kickbacks.\n\n\n\nHe is accused of creating fraudulent food sites and using shell companies to pose as meal vendors to provide food to these sites. He falsely claimed to serve meals to thousands of children per day, court documents state.\n\n\n\nHe’s charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery, federal programs bribery, conspiracy to commit money laundering, money laundering, and wire fraud.\n\n\n\nAccording to prosecutors, Eidleh funneled over $5 million in fraud proceeds into accounts associated with his shell companies. The indictment adds that he made a $95,000 payment towards mortgage on a home in Burnsville. When 5 INVESTIGATES went to that home in 2025, a woman who was later identified as Eidleh’s ex-wife told reporter Eric Rasmussen that Eidleh was in “Africa.”\n\n\n\nRELATED: Properties linked to Feeding Our Future fraud still owned by defendants despite forfeiture plans\n\n\n\nHe’s believed to have fled the country roughly two months before the initial search warrants were served at several sites associated with Feeding Our Future.\n\n\n\nFBI Minneapolis Special Agent in Charge Christopher D. Dotson commended the National Intelligence and Security Agency of Somalia for its partnership in locating and apprehending Eidleh.\n\n\n\nThis is a breaking news story. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is still working to confirm additional details. Download the KSTP app below for the latest updates.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead our latest fraud coverage by clicking the image below, and download the KSTP app for the latest updates.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Right-hand man of Feeding Our Future ringleader taken into custody in Somalia first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/abid-eidleh-right-hand-man-of-feeding-our-future-ringleader-bock-in-custody-in-somalia/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:17:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAbdikerm-Eidleh-Mug.jpg","slug":"right-hand-man-of-feeding-our-future-ringleader-taken-into-custody-in-somalia"},{"id":"jzo7wl","title":"Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.\nAccording to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective se...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.\nAccording to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective services worker came to his home in Traverse City after they received an anonymous report alleging he posed a danger to his children. Authorities arranged forensic interviews for his twins and instructed him not to be alone with them until the interviews were complete.\nButtigieg described the 24-hour ordeal in a Substack post as “among the darkest hours of my life.”\nMichigan State Police said in a statement to The Associated Press they received an “anonymous report” and that they and child protective services “responded and determined the report was false.”\nButtigieg said investigators told him the anonymous caller claimed he had confessed years earlier to violent crimes during a chance meeting in Alabama. Buttigieg said he had never been to the town where the meeting allegedly occurred. \nHe said police told him the allegation would not be referred to prosecutors and that they believed it to be politically motivated, while Child Protective Services found nothing to substantiate the report.\n“I cannot describe the mix of rage and sadness that I feel at the idea that someone brought our children into this,” writes Buttigieg. “They are four years old. Four. They do not know or care what a Democrat or a Republican is.”\nButtigieg, who is widely viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2028, has long been the target of anti-LGBTQ attacks.\nIn recent years, conservative activists and some Republican officials have opposed efforts to portray same-sex parents as ordinary families in schools and public life. June — widely recognized as Pride Month — is Strong Families Month in Alabama, intended to coincide with Father’s Day. Gov. Kay Ivey’s proclamation says fathers are “the head of the household” and “homes led by a father and mother provide children with the structure and discipline necessary to succeed throughout life.”\nButtigieg wrote that the incident occurred soon after he shared photos of his family online for Father’s Day.\nButtigieg drew criticism from some Republicans for taking paternity leave after he and his husband, Chasten, adopted their twins while he was serving in the Biden administration. Buttigieg also wrote that he has faced death threats during his career.\n“But this is the ugliest thing that has happened to me since my career in service began,” he wrote.\nPublic officials from across the political spectrum have increasingly been targeted by swatting, which is the act of making a false call to emergency services to prompt a response at a particular address. The goal is to get authorities, particularly a SWAT team, to show up. Law enforcement agencies have warned that the incidents divert resources from other pressing tasks and pose risks to both law enforcement and the victims.\nButtigieg said the incident reflected a broader escalation in political attacks.\n“Everyone knows politics is ugly these days,” he wrote. “It’s always been ugly, but now it feels more and more like bloodsport.”\n“Even so, this is different.”\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/buttigieg-was-briefly-separated-from-his-children-after-police-say-he-was-target-of-false-report/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:47:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FDemocrats_Buttigieg_Swatting_93_3_.jpg","slug":"buttigieg-was-briefly-separated-from-his-children-after-police-say-he-was-target-of-false-report"},{"id":"3lo4py","title":"Venezuela Earthquake Relief","excerpt":"Venezuela Earthquake Relief\nThe post Venezuela Earthquake Relief first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Venezuela Earthquake Relief\nThe post Venezuela Earthquake Relief first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.crs.org/donate/venezuela-earthquake","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:44:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26177702621588-scaled-e1782503072492.jpg","slug":"venezuela-earthquake-relief"},{"id":"a6194m","title":"Minneapolis couple goes viral for homemade cookies - 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Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","author":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:45:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"forum-recap-who-will-replace-mary-moriarty-hometownsourcecom"},{"id":"erul7e","title":"Minneapolis Carjacker Who Shot At Uber Driver Gets 170-Month Federal Prison Sentence - Patch","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxObTFJdnFWVlVjNUU2Nkw5MEFxUGgwZTZSOERNbDRVMm0wWm1pVkF0RHNrQm10eVhmYWUtbXk5NDBSR0g4RXd0ZTd0OTA5bHdvUVpSNlpTM0JncUZaTTlIb0dTSVl6SzJwOEJ5VW9pUzE0S0lSMDRjcGhZWkFLWF9xZ2ozU1FpaXd2aF9mTVpzRjloYVJ6bzE2a1NmN1lranVJSUZ0N2hLX210RGl5ZXVKZjVn0gHTAUF...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxObTFJdnFWVlVjNUU2Nkw5MEFxUGgwZTZSOERNbDRVMm0wWm1pVkF0RHNrQm10eVhmYWUtbXk5NDBSR0g4RXd0ZTd0OTA5bHdvUVpSNlpTM0JncUZaTTlIb0dTSVl6SzJwOEJ5VW9pUzE0S0lSMDRjcGhZWkFLWF9xZ2ozU1FpaXd2aF9mTVpzRjloYVJ6bzE2a1NmN1lranVJSUZ0N2hLX210RGl5ZXVKZjVn0gHTAUFVX3lxTE1qWkZsOWlmVm1lN2ZtSWxqME5OMGE3bUVyMUFBdFppRDRkQVZGNTFwblBlSmNWaFBEbWlERjUtSXZKZHFfUEdDR1JTZG1rTnNnRzl3NE5mTFhlc0Uxc0ljeHByX3pvWW94Tk1zbGoxOFRZVFZnSUlGNGVMbFUzOFBrNFVZMDJuaEE2a1ZSb1kzNW9PSW9Dd29rWDcwcWlma19iMmdZMnNTci1fc1JNV0dpSHpZU0VmbmZVQUtvRTVta01SQTlGTDFGR3lnSS1FWmlmejQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Minneapolis Carjacker Who Shot At Uber Driver Gets 170-Month Federal Prison Sentence</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Patch</font>","url":"https://news.google.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?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:35:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minneapolis-carjacker-who-shot-at-uber-driver-gets-170-month-federal-prison-sentence-patch"},{"id":"3wszod","title":"MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Open-Air Drug Market Near South Minneapolis Child Care Center Raises Safety Concerns as City Increases Enforcement - MinneapoliMedia","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxNcE0yU21hTHpCR1BNVHJCNm53U3lXc0ZYdzlYcUFNSFJnRFEzTWQzQzlZZVpQRGlyRWt1WDNwSVBiWjVSMm5TdFhyZ2lIczQ3aDMzSnV0YWNpR1l3MmM4azZfY0NZLTJXNjRFYnlkeEF5SDU4MzFLNW9FUzBRWmo5WVJLcnVvZWI2NzZmYnQxbTJ5S0FpZmdVdTRNQTcyN2VCd3RILWlCUEIzMkc1eWFMZVRaUERHQ0h...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxNcE0yU21hTHpCR1BNVHJCNm53U3lXc0ZYdzlYcUFNSFJnRFEzTWQzQzlZZVpQRGlyRWt1WDNwSVBiWjVSMm5TdFhyZ2lIczQ3aDMzSnV0YWNpR1l3MmM4azZfY0NZLTJXNjRFYnlkeEF5SDU4MzFLNW9FUzBRWmo5WVJLcnVvZWI2NzZmYnQxbTJ5S0FpZmdVdTRNQTcyN2VCd3RILWlCUEIzMkc1eWFMZVRaUERHQ0htVDlTQlRwSThGekdEbjBITkR3?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Open-Air Drug Market Near South Minneapolis Child Care Center Raises Safety Concerns as City Increases Enforcement</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">MinneapoliMedia</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxNcE0yU21hTHpCR1BNVHJCNm53U3lXc0ZYdzlYcUFNSFJnRFEzTWQzQzlZZVpQRGlyRWt1WDNwSVBiWjVSMm5TdFhyZ2lIczQ3aDMzSnV0YWNpR1l3MmM4azZfY0NZLTJXNjRFYnlkeEF5SDU4MzFLNW9FUzBRWmo5WVJLcnVvZWI2NzZmYnQxbTJ5S0FpZmdVdTRNQTcyN2VCd3RILWlCUEIzMkc1eWFMZVRaUERHQ0htVDlTQlRwSThGekdEbjBITkR3?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-25T08:47:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minneapolimedia-news-open-air-drug-market-near-south-minneapolis-child-care-center-raises-safety-con"},{"id":"bqkhnd","title":"Lavender Magazine ending publication after 31 years covering Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community","excerpt":"A longtime voice for Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ community is closing its final chapter, printing its last publication following a more than three-decade run.","content":"A longtime voice for Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ community is closing its final chapter, printing its last publication following a more than three-decade run.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/lavender-magazine-ending-publication-after-31-years-covering-minnesotas-lgbtq-community-june-26-2025","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:48:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2F7S-EXPERIENCE-TC-PRIDE_00.00.25.46.jpg","slug":"lavender-magazine-ending-publication-after-31-years-covering-minnesotas-lgbtq-community"},{"id":"4l7fv2","title":"Minnesota man convicted of preparing more than $1M in fake tax returns for clients","excerpt":"A Minnesota tax preparer has been found guilty of preparing false tax returns for clients, resulting in more than $1 million in fraudulent losses.","content":"A Minnesota tax preparer has been found guilty of preparing false tax returns for clients, resulting in more than $1 million in fraudulent losses.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-man-convicted-preparing-more-than-1m-fake-tax-returns-clients","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Madison.Hunter@fox.com (Madison Hunter)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:46:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1841168337-16.jpg","slug":"minnesota-man-convicted-of-preparing-more-than-1m-in-fake-tax-returns-for-clients"},{"id":"l908an","title":"Pride Beer Dabbler 2026","excerpt":"Pride Beer Dabbler 2026.\nThe post Pride Beer Dabbler 2026 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Pride Beer Dabbler 2026.\nThe post Pride Beer Dabbler 2026 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://beerdabbler.com/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:57:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbeerdabbler.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F10%2Flogo-beerdabbler.png","slug":"pride-beer-dabbler-2026"},{"id":"11470g","title":"Minnesota Congressman Emmer tells immigrants to assimilate or ‘go the hell back’","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Emmer criticized for Somali commentsSpeaking at a conservative town hall, Emmer said Somalis and other im...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Emmer criticized for Somali commentsSpeaking at a conservative town hall, Emmer said Somalis and other immigrants need to assimilate into American culture or \"go the hell back to where they came from.\"\n\n\n\nMinnesota Congressman Tom Emmer is facing criticism after comments he made at a conservative town hall in which he told immigrants to assimilate or get out of the country.\n\n\n\nEmmer, a Republican who has represented Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District since 2015, is currently the House Majority Whip — the third-highest ranking position in the U.S. House.\n\n\n\nAfter being introduced at the event, Emmer quickly touched on his home state.\n\n\n\n“Sometimes Minnesotans are so afraid that you’re gonna call us a racist, you’re gonna call us an Islamophobe, you’re gonna call us some name that we just don’t want to get into that fight. You know what, I would argue that I never did care, but I’m done being careful,” he said.\n\n\n\nThe congressman then continued, “I don’t really care where you come from but if you come to this great country, you have to understand that you’re coming here to be an American. … Celebrate your culture, I don’t care. Italian, Polish, Somali. But they don’t assimilate, and if they don’t assimilate, then they should go the hell back to where they came from.”\n\n\n\nRep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat and Somali immigrant who is also a fellow U.S. representative from Minnesota, responded on social media.\n\n\n\n“I assimilated all the way to Congress and this idiot still tells me to go back where I came from,” Omar posted.\n\n\n\nIn his 10-minute speech, Emmer also talked about crime in Minnesota, compared the state’s abortion laws to North Korea, stated that America’s founders “created a Christian-based nation,” and blamed the media for spreading falsehoods during his publicly televised event.\n\n\n\nIt’s far from the first time U.S. Republicans have criticized immigrants, especially Somali-Americans in Minnesota. President Donald Trump also routinely targets them and Omar.\nThe post Minnesota Congressman Emmer tells immigrants to assimilate or ‘go the hell back’ first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/minnesota-congressman-emmer-tells-somali-immigrants-to-assimilate-or-go-the-hell-back/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:41:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26013610392330-scaled-e1782495937550.jpg","slug":"minnesota-congressman-emmer-tells-immigrants-to-assimilate-or-go-the-hell-back"},{"id":"4h6iy7","title":"6/26 Movie Trip","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/26 Movie Trip6/26 Movie Trip\n\n\n\nPaul McGuire Grimes, creator of Paul’s Trip to the Movies, gives us his...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/26 Movie Trip6/26 Movie Trip\n\n\n\nPaul McGuire Grimes, creator of Paul’s Trip to the Movies, gives us his rating on three movies out in theaters.\n\n\n\nSUPERGIRL (in theaters)\n\n\n\nWe first saw Milly Alcock play Supergirl in Superman with David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. Now she’s getting her own movie with Supergirl. It’s the next big entry in James Gunn’s new DC Universe. Milly Alcock spends a good portion of the film as Kara Zor-El. She leads a rough and lonely life mainly spending time with her dog, Krypto. She’s celebrating her 23rd birthday and gets inebriated, which is nothing new for her. Her cousin, Clark Kent, wants nothing more for her than to come to Metropolis and make some new friends. She finds a new and unexpected friend in a young girl named Ruthye (Eve Ridley). Ruthye comes from a well-known family. She watched as they were brutally killed by the vicious and maniacal, Krem (Matthias Schoenaerts). Ruthye now wants Kara’s help to seek revenge on Krem. Kara’s willingness for revenge is further solidified after he poisons Krypto.\n\n\n\n–Supergirl acts as an origin story for Kara Zor-El as told in the comic book “Supergirl: World of Tomorrow” from 2021. It’s not set on Earth like Superman or Peacemaker. This is a totally galactic adventure, which is also different than other iterations of Supergirl on screen.\n\n\n\n-It’s smart to have director Craig Gillespie spin this off and create his own vision of this world that doesn’t have to rely on mirroring what Superman did. There are aliens, creatures, red planets, yellow planets, and an immortal mercenary named Lobo who has a god complex.\n\n\n\n-Most of my issues with the film come down to the writing and lack of voice and vision to make this stand out. Craig Gillespie previously directed movies like I, Tonya and Cruella. Those had a stronger point of view that’s missing here.\n\n\n\n-The friendship between Kara and Ruthye doesn’t feel strong enough to carry the film which just feels like another revenge story that goes from one action scene to next without a strong compelling story to propel that.\n\n\n\n-Much of this movie takes place in dark, dingey environments. It’s like Mad Max Fury Road meets Guardians of the Galaxy.\n\n\n\n-Milly Alcock is the bright light of the film. There’s vitality and spunk with how Alcock plays Kara. The film works best when we finally see her in costume as Supergirl being the hero we love to see.\n\n\n\nRATING: 2 out of 5 TICKET STUBS\n\n\n\nTOY STORY 5 (in theaters)\n\n\n\nJoan Cusack is back voicing Jessie the Cowgirl and she, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang are holding down the fort at Bonnie’s house. Tim Allen is back as Buzz and voices an army of Buzz toys that are left abandoned and looking to find their way back to Star Command. Bonnie loves playing with all her favorite toys but has a hard time making friends. Her parents decide to get her a Lilypad tablet that could help her socialize more with the kids in her class. Greta Lee voice Lily and she becomes enemy #1 for all the other toys in Bonnie’s room who are not used to gadgets and devices. Lily soon connects Bonnie with other girls in her dance class. That sounds promising but Bonnie becomes addicted to using Lily and ignores her other toys to look cool and grown up for her friends. Bonnie gets teased by the other girls for having dolls and toys, and Jessie takes matters into her own hands. In your typically Toy Story adventure, Jessie ends up back and her old home and believes Blaze, the new young girl who lives there may be the friend Bonnie really needs. Tom Hanks is back again as Woody who lends a helping hand in Jessie’s mission.\n\n\n\n-Pixar is at its best when it finds a way to connect with kids and where they are at developmentally. Children’s toys have evolved so much in the last thirty years since the first movie came out, and this film is meeting that head on as it introduces tablets and devices into the world of Toy Story.\n\n\n\n-Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris certainly call out the risks as we see many different moments where it pans to the houses on the block and every window is lit up with a kid on their device. We see other toys left abandoned in the background and the dazed look on kids faces as they’re scrolling and tapping away. Then there’s the real mindset piece that come from the hurtful comments in the chat rooms that directly affect Bonnie.\n\n\n\n-The lesson they’re pointing out is that devices can be good in moderation and there’s a sense of teamwork and determination that this series has always been good at demonstrating.\n\n\n\n-If Buzz and Woody have led the previous films, it’s terrific seeing Jessie as the central toy that fights for Bonnie. Joan Cusack lends herself perfectly for animation and continues to make Jessie the spunky cowgirl we love. She’s been a longtime Pixar favorite and young kids watching this will no doubt be inspired by Jessie’s bravery and determination.\n\n\n\n–Toy Story 5 is full of laughs from Woody and Buzz bickering to anything that come out of Smarty Pants. It has the classic Toy Story one-liners and perilous, exciting adventures. The creative team at Pixar knows how to bring it all together and tugs at the heartstrings for a sentimental ending.\n\n\n\nRATING: 4 out of 5 TICKET STUBS\n\n\n\nDISCLOSURE DAY (in theaters)\n\n\n\nIt’s a well-known fact that there are government files regarding extra-terrestrials, sightings, and touch down sites like Area 51 that are being kept from the public. Director Steven Spielberg wants to know the ramifications of what would happen if all of that classified data got dumped to into the public’s hands. Josh O’Connor stars as Daniel Kellner who becomes a target after stealing hard drives and files full of classified data. Colin Firth’s, character Noah Scalan, is the CEO of a tech company who’s targeting Daniel for those files. Meanwhile in Kansas City, Emily Blunt plays Margaret Fairchild, a meteorologist who wants more for her life and career. She has a hot musician boyfriend (Wyatt Russell) who wants to settle down and make a living there. A cardinal flies into their apartment one day and makes eye contact with Margaret. This seemingly innocent encounter is the catalyst for Margaret’s strange behavior where she starts speaking multiple languages including a foreign clicking sound without any warning or understanding of what she’s doing. Daniel and Margaret find themselves on the run trying to escape Noah Scanlon and government entities out to find them.\n\n\n\n-For much of Disclosure Day, its less about aliens and more about a cover-up and the evolving world we live in where technology, science and spirituality are converging together complicating our relationships with each of these concepts.\n\n\n\n-Spielberg wants us to question who deserves to know the truth and if we can handle the truth. Disclosure Day is chock full of questions, and the breadth of this story gets more and more complicated the longer Daniel and Margaret are on the run.\n\n\n\n-I saw Spielberg taking every tool he’s sharpened over the years coalescing all these interests into one sprawling story. Some may think there’s too much going on, too many threads that don’t end, but I want to be challenged as a viewer.\n\n\n\n-Emily Blunt gives the best performance of her career. She balances a high wire act of feeling present with a character who is never in control. Colman Domingo also shines as the noble, guiding light who sets out to do what is right.\n\n\n\n–Disclosure Day has classic Spielberg themes, thrilling chase sequences and packs a surprisingly emotional punch at the end. The ending may be divisive, but I haven’t stopped thinking about this film.\n\n\n\n-After nearly sixty years in this industry, it’s evident that even one of our greatest directors and storytellers is still challenging himself and his audience.\n\n\n\nRATING: 4.5 out of 5 TICKET STUBS\nThe post 6/26 Movie Trip first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/6-26-movie-trip-2/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:31:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F639181057172360140_thumbnail_temp.png","slug":"626-movie-trip"},{"id":"h8jfs7","title":"Rep. Tom Emmer faces backlash for telling Somalis to 'go the hell back to where they came from'","excerpt":"Rep. Tom Emmer is facing backlash from Democrats for his comments at a recent town hall saying Somalis who \"don't assimilate\" should \"go the hell back to where they came from.\"","content":"Rep. Tom Emmer is facing backlash from Democrats for his comments at a recent town hall saying Somalis who \"don't assimilate\" should \"go the hell back to where they came from.\"","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/rep-tom-emmer-backlash-somali-town-hall-comments","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Allie.Johnson@fox.com (Allie Johnson)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:12:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fweb-emmer-getty.jpg","slug":"rep-tom-emmer-faces-backlash-for-telling-somalis-to-go-the-hell-back-to-where-they-came-from"},{"id":"bmpavl","title":"Inver Grove Heights council pauses data centers amid lawsuit threat","excerpt":"Inver Grove Heights leaders approved a one-year pause on data centers on Friday which includes a proposed project. \n\n\n\nThe Inver Grove Heights City Council voted 3-2 to approve a one-year moratorium on data centers, including the proposed 50,000-square foot data center on Carmen Avenue. \n\n\n\nRELAT...","content":"Inver Grove Heights leaders approved a one-year pause on data centers on Friday which includes a proposed project. \n\n\n\nThe Inver Grove Heights City Council voted 3-2 to approve a one-year moratorium on data centers, including the proposed 50,000-square foot data center on Carmen Avenue. \n\n\n\nRELATED: Inver Grove Heights council pushes vote on proposed data center to Friday, frustrating residents\n\n\n\nThe city now faces a possible lawsuit over the proposed data center. Attorneys hired by the city said the developer is threatening legal action, alleging $150 million in damages. \n\n\n\nCouncil members previously pushed back the vote to Friday morning, frustrating residents. At the meeting, residents presented an environmental petition with around 700 signatures. City attorneys said they also recently negotiated noise reductions and more landscape barriers.\n\n\n\nNow, the council vote puts the proposed Carmen Avenue project on hold for one year while the city weighs the legal and environmental questions tied to the proposal.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Inver Grove Heights council pauses data centers amid lawsuit threat first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/inver-grove-heights-council-pauses-data-centers-amid-lawsuit-threat/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:34:49.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Finver-grove-heights-city-council-06-26-26.jpg","slug":"inver-grove-heights-council-pauses-data-centers-amid-lawsuit-threat"},{"id":"w5t3g9","title":"Brooklyn Park Police say camera program speeds up emergency response","excerpt":"Almost a year after its launch, Brooklyn Park authorities are reminding residents and business owners to participate in its safe community camera program. \n\n\n\nThe Brooklyn Park Police Department launched the program, which allows community members register or share access to cameras during emerge...","content":"Almost a year after its launch, Brooklyn Park authorities are reminding residents and business owners to participate in its safe community camera program. \n\n\n\nThe Brooklyn Park Police Department launched the program, which allows community members register or share access to cameras during emergencies, in July of 2025. Authorities said both options are completely opt-in.\n\n\n\nIt’s a system that many other cities also offer, including Minneapolis, St. Paul and Minnetonka.\n\n\n\nOne option for residents is to register cameras for free, so Brooklyn Park authorities know where they are within the city. In that event, if a crime or emergency happens nearby, investigators from the police department can reach out and request video.\n\n\n\nOfficials said the camera registration gives first responders a tool to solve crimes quickly.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Home cameras helping solve crimes in Brooklyn Park\n\n\n\n“This saves an incredible amount of time for officers and investigators in the event of a crime or missing child,” said Brooklyn Park Police Officer Matt Rabe. “We see this as a phenomenal opportunity to provide greater public safety to places like schools.”\n\n\n\nAnother part of the program is camera integration, which involves installing a specific device from Axon FususCORE to give authorities real-time access to cameras. Brooklyn Park officials said this part of the program focuses on businesses and public entities, where business owners define access controls.\n\n\n\n“The owner can define when we have access, if the camera shows only a live feed, if we can see recorded video, etc.,” said Rabe. “It’s so granular that they can set the system to only provide access in the event of a 911 call at the location.”\n\n\n\nA year ago, Brooklyn Park Police told 5 EYEWTINESS NEWS the importance of having the program was during the search for Vance Boelter, the man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and shot Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.\n\n\n\nAuthorities said cameras outside of homes helped them track Boelter.\n\n\n\nAs of June of 2026, more than 450 cameras are on the registry and more than 230 are part of the integration program.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Brooklyn Park Police say camera program speeds up emergency response first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/brooklyn-park-police-say-camera-program-speeds-up-emergency-response/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:11:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FRING-DOORBELL-CHANGE_2SHOT-SPLIT-VO_00.00.13.10.jpg","slug":"brooklyn-park-police-say-camera-program-speeds-up-emergency-response"},{"id":"2xmbqm","title":"Parts of two busy Twin Cities highways to close this weekend","excerpt":"Detours will be in place on stretches of I-94 and Crosstown Hwy. 62 from Friday night to Monday morning.","content":"Detours will be in place on stretches of I-94 and Crosstown Hwy. 62 from Friday night to Monday morning.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/parts-of-two-busy-twin-cities-highways-to-close-this-weekend/601861878","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:42:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"parts-of-two-busy-twin-cities-highways-to-close-this-weekend"},{"id":"r3r1qi","title":"What’s on my ballot?","excerpt":"What’s on my ballot?\nThe post What’s on my ballot? first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"What’s on my ballot?\nThe post What’s on my ballot? first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/whats-on-my-ballot/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:06:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"whats-on-my-ballot"},{"id":"8f4zjv","title":"St. Peter officer shot during standoff released from hospital, escorted home","excerpt":"St. Peter Police Officer Austin Buss is set to be released from the hospital Friday after he was shot during a standoff on June 18. He will be escorted home by a procession along Highway 169.","content":"St. Peter Police Officer Austin Buss is set to be released from the hospital Friday after he was shot during a standoff on June 18. He will be escorted home by a procession along Highway 169.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/st-peter-officer-shot-during-standoff-set-be-released-from-hospital","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Madison.Hunter@fox.com (Madison Hunter)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:22:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fchopper-st-peter-procession-062626-kmspeme001_12_4_00.26.27.56.jpg","slug":"st-peter-officer-shot-during-standoff-released-from-hospital-escorted-home"},{"id":"bypzbd","title":"5 ON YOUR SIDE: Portable speakers","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        5 ON YOUR SIDE: Waterproof speakers5 ON YOUR SIDE: Waterproof speakers\n\n\n\nWhen summer rolls around, sound...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        5 ON YOUR SIDE: Waterproof speakers5 ON YOUR SIDE: Waterproof speakers\n\n\n\nWhen summer rolls around, sound helps set the mood. Whether it’s music, podcasts, or your favorite beach-day mix, Consumer Reports says the best portable speakers combine good sound with durability and easy portability.\n\n\n\nThe speakers were selected because they were relatively small, fun, and can hold up to some exposure to elements such as dust and water. Many of these speakers are designed with rugged, water-resistant exteriors that can handle pool days, beach trips, and life on the go.\n\n\n\nOne standout is the Sony ULT Field 5 for $198. Consumer Reports says it delivers plenty of volume and strong bass.\n\n\n\nSeveral recommended models also feature compact cylindrical designs that slide easily into backpacks and even water bottle pockets – Like the Bose Soundlink Flex for $159 and the JBL Flip 7 for $100.\n\n\n\nAnother strong option is the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 for $150. It earns solid scores across the board, and Consumer Reports says it’s powerful enough to fill a medium to large room with sound.\n\n\n\nAnd for something even smaller and more budget-friendly—there’s the JBL Clip 5 for $80. Its sound quality falls short of the others, but CR testers say it works well for casual listening and podcasts. Plus, it has a built-in carabiner that allows you to hook it onto just about anything that has a loop or latch, so it’s great for taking it on-the-go, making it easy to bring your music along all summer long.\n\n\n\nAnd keep in mind, most Bluetooth speakers work best when your phone or other music source stays within about 30 feet. Beyond that range, the signal can start to cut out.\nThe post 5 ON YOUR SIDE: Portable speakers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/featured-on-5/5-on-your-side-portable-speakers/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:59:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-26-11h54m41s254.png","slug":"5-on-your-side-portable-speakers"},{"id":"tmuese","title":"Minneapolis NAACP demands firing of city housing head, threatens lawsuit over Heritage Park conditions","excerpt":"The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) Executive Director Abdi Warsame to resign or be fired, following what the organization describes as widespread neglect and unacceptable conditions at the Heritage Park public housing complex.\n\n\n\nNAACP officials annou...","content":"The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) Executive Director Abdi Warsame to resign or be fired, following what the organization describes as widespread neglect and unacceptable conditions at the Heritage Park public housing complex.\n\n\n\nNAACP officials announced the demands on Thursday during a news conference as they threatened a potential civil lawsuit on behalf of the affected tenants.\n\n\n\nAccording to the organization, a video that council member Pearll Warren shared on social media shows the deplorable living conditions at the property, including extensive mold-stained walls and leaky roofs throughout the units. The organization also alleges that numerous housing units have sat vacant for years.\n\n\n\nPREVIOUS: Millions invested, but 200+ apartments in Near North Minneapolis complex sit vacant, unsafe\n\n\n\n“Residents of Heritage Homes deserved far better,” Minneapolis NAACP President Cynthia Wilson said in a statement. “The video clearly shows that whoever oversaw these units operated as the worst kind of slumlord, and Minneapolis Public Housing acted as an enabler of these shameful conditions. Good housing is a fundamental human right.”\n\n\n\nAn estimated $30 million has already been spent on the properties, but only about half of the units are in livable conditions, according to the NAACP.\n\n\n\nOrganization leaders are calling on Mayor Jacob Frey, the Minneapolis City Council and the MPHA Board of Commissioners to take action.\n\n\n\nDemands\n\n\n\nThe NAACP’s list of demands includes:\n\n\n\n\nA full and immediate inspection of all public housing units across the city.\n\n\n\nA comprehensive review of all housing maintenance records.\n\n\n\nAn independent investigation into the alleged neglect and oversight failures within the MPHA.\n\n\n\nPrompt health assessments for families who have been exposed to mold and substandard living conditions.\n\n\n\nEnsuring all properties are brought up to a true “Minneapolis Standard.”\n\n\n\n\nThe Minneapolis Public Housing Authority provided the following statement regarding the NAACP’s claims:\n\n\n\n“It is unfortunate that the local chapter of such a storied organization has rushed to judgement without first collecting basic facts. MPHA does not own, control, or operate the units at Heritage Park. While MPHA owns the land, McCormack Baron Salazar owns the development, maintaining sole possession, operational control, and authority to make improvements to the land. MPHA’s primary responsibility in the project was to send McCormack Baron Salazar HUD-calculated operating funding for 200 units designated public housing that the owner, McCormack Baron Salazar, operated—a responsibility MPHA has fulfilled since the project’s inception. MPHA’s number one priority continues to be taking care of the families at Heritage Park. That includes working with local stakeholders and the court-appointed receiver to invest millions in repairs while also developing a long-term plan to stabilize the property. The agency applauds Councilmember Warren’s work to elevate the challenges at Heritage Park, and we look forward to continuing to work with the Councilmember and her colleagues at the city to identify a long-term solution at Heritage Park.“\n\n\n\nMPHA also provided the document below in response to the situation.\n\n\n\n06 23 26 Heritage Park FAQDownload\nThe post Minneapolis NAACP demands firing of city housing head, threatens lawsuit over Heritage Park conditions first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/minneapolis-naacp-demands-firing-of-city-housing-head-threatens-lawsuit-over-heritage-park-conditions/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:55:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-26-11h18m31s128.png","slug":"minneapolis-naacp-demands-firing-of-city-housing-head-threatens-lawsuit-over-heritage-park-condition"},{"id":"zgdtgz","title":"Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives new email claiming to have video evidence of suspect","excerpt":"A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.","content":"A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/nancy-guthrie-tmz-receives-new-email-claiming-have-video-evidence-suspect","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Brent.Corrado@fox.com (Brent Corrado)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:00:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox10phoenix.com%2Fwww.fox10phoenix.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fksaz-nancy-guthrie-and-missing-person-billboard-022426.jpg","slug":"nancy-guthrie-tmz-receives-new-email-claiming-to-have-video-evidence-of-suspect"},{"id":"wxfcks","title":"Minnesota childcare fraud: CCAP providers face new electronic record rules","excerpt":"Childcare providers who receive state funding through the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) will have to begin submitting electronic attendance records to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).\n\n\n\nThe rollout began June 22 for licensed childcare centers in the state and will e...","content":"Childcare providers who receive state funding through the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) will have to begin submitting electronic attendance records to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).\n\n\n\nThe rollout began June 22 for licensed childcare centers in the state and will eventually expand to include all childcare providers who receive CCAP funding.\n\n\n\nFraud investigations into providers receiving CCAP funding have been ongoing for over a year, with tens of millions of dollars being linked to fraudulent records.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Minnesota sent $67 million to 9 daycare centers raided by federal agents, records show \n\n\n\nDCYF said there are three methods providers can use to submit attendance records: two use real-time data, and the third uses an imported file uploaded after the fact.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Expert warns new electronic attendance system may not go far enough to stop fraud \n\n\n\nProviders will get 90 days’ notice before they must begin submitting records electronically, a DCYF spokesperson said.\n\n\n\n“We take program integrity and continuous improvement seriously,” said DCYF Commissioner Tikki Brown. “This new electronic attendance system ensures accurate recordkeeping, supports the public’s expectation that every dollar goes to help families afford child care, and enables DCYF to enhance service delivery through system modernization.”\n\n\n\nCCAP providers have always been required to keep detailed attendance and financial records and renew their registration every two years.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Childcare center under investigation for fraud linked to adult daycare billing Minnesota Medicaid\n\n\n\nRead our latest fraud coverage by clicking the image below, and download the KSTP app for the latest updates.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minnesota childcare fraud: CCAP providers face new electronic record rules first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/some-minnesota-childcare-providers-now-have-to-track-attendance-electronically/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:53:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fchildcare-file.jpg","slug":"minnesota-childcare-fraud-ccap-providers-face-new-electronic-record-rules"},{"id":"96ofah","title":"Minnesota weather: Nice Friday before heat and humidity return this weekend","excerpt":"Comfortable weather sticks around Friday before the heat and humidity return to Minnesota this weekend.","content":"Comfortable weather sticks around Friday before the heat and humidity return to Minnesota this weekend.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/weather/minnesota-weather-forecast-june-26-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:52:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fclean-feed-am-news-6a2026_06_26-kmspme003_05_59_59_00.33.09.58.jpg","slug":"minnesota-weather-nice-friday-before-heat-and-humidity-return-this-weekend"},{"id":"gxg7v0","title":"Pilot killed in plane crash near Winona Municipal Airport","excerpt":"A pilot died Thursday evening after a small plane crashed near a runway at the Winona Municipal Airport.","content":"A pilot died Thursday evening after a small plane crashed near a runway at the Winona Municipal Airport.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/pilot-killed-plane-crash-near-winona-municipal-airport","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:35:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fclean-feed-am-news-7a2026_06_26-kmspme003_06_59_59_00.06.47.46.jpg","slug":"pilot-killed-in-plane-crash-near-winona-municipal-airport"},{"id":"67ptjt","title":"The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week","excerpt":"We’re all about the meats: From food truck finds to comfort food with a twist, these are the dishes we couldn’t stop talking about.","content":"We’re all about the meats: From food truck finds to comfort food with a twist, these are the dishes we couldn’t stop talking about.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/the-5-best-things-our-food-writers-ate-in-the-twin-cities-this-week/601849181","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"the-5-best-things-our-food-writers-ate-in-the-twin-cities-this-week"},{"id":"tkm3cj","title":"Europe record heatwave turns deadly after 40 drownings reported in France","excerpt":"A record-breaking heatwave that is sweeping across Europe has killed 40 people in France so far, according to French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.","content":"A record-breaking heatwave that is sweeping across Europe has killed 40 people in France so far, according to French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/europe-record-heatwave-turns-deadly-40-drownins-reported-france","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:58:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fheatwave.jpg","slug":"europe-record-heatwave-turns-deadly-after-40-drownings-reported-in-france"},{"id":"7mb3j7","title":"South Minneapolis shooting leaves man dead, police investigate second gunshot victim","excerpt":"Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in south Minneapolis early Friday, with a second man later turning up to a hospital with gunshot wounds.","content":"Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in south Minneapolis early Friday, with a second man later turning up to a hospital with gunshot wounds.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/south-minneapolis-fatal-shooting-june-26-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:28:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F06_26_26-2500-clinton-ave-south-minneapolis-shooti_00.01.26.50.jpg","slug":"south-minneapolis-shooting-leaves-man-dead-police-investigate-second-gunshot-victim"},{"id":"mi9hn","title":"With brigadeiros, other sweets, baker brings taste of Brazil to Como Park Farmers Market","excerpt":"Everyone in Brazil grows up knowing the basic recipe for brigadeiros, traditional chocolate desserts made with condensed milk, according to baker and business owner Nayara Lark. But not everyone can make them like Lark. \n\n\n\nLark began baking seriously in 2017, taking classes in Brazil to help her...","content":"Everyone in Brazil grows up knowing the basic recipe for brigadeiros, traditional chocolate desserts made with condensed milk, according to baker and business owner Nayara Lark. But not everyone can make them like Lark. \n\n\n\nLark began baking seriously in 2017, taking classes in Brazil to help herself handle the grief of her mother’s death. After moving to the United States in 2019 to do her postdoc in physiology at the University of Minnesota, Lark began baking for friends’ parties and weddings. It was a gift at first; then, her friends started ordering more of her sweets. Eventually, Lark’s American husband encouraged her to apply to a farmers market. \n\n\n\nThe Sweet Brazilian, Lark’s dessert business, made its debut at the Como Park Farmers’ Market last month. Lark’s table, decked out in pink and stacked with brigadeiros, carrot cake donuts, and cookies, is becoming a site of nostalgia for local Brazilians and of discovery for other customers.\n\n\n\nA sample of a Brazilian style carrot cake donut on June 6, 2026. Baker Nayara Lark says the recipe is simpler than the American take on carrot cake. Credit: Aaron Nesheim | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\n“This is instant Brazil,” customer Ruth DeYoe said. DeYoe’s mother was Brazilian, and DeYoe grew up eating Brazilian desserts and visiting her mother’s country regularly. She said she has tasted almost everything that Lark offers, which she refers to as her “level-up Brazilian sweets.” \n\n\n\n“I still make the traditional brigadeiro,” DeYoe said. “I’m not going to try to make [them] fancy. I come here for fancy.” \n\n\n\nA Brazilian confectioner, Heloísa Nabuco de Oliveira, is widely credited with inventing brigadeiros in the mid-1940s. Amid post-war shortages, Brazilians struggled to find supplies of milk and sugar, so she crafted a recipe with condensed milk, cocoa powder and butter. Today, the small, chocolatey truffles are often made at home and sold in bakeries and snack shops, and are common fare at celebrations. They are “everywhere” in Brazil, Lark said, rare in a country where each region has its own cuisine. \n\n\n\nAlthough Lark has served some Brazilian customers, she said the majority of farmers market attendees are not Brazilian and do not know much about the country, so she often has to explain her wares. \n\n\n\n“The carrot cake is nothing [like] the American carrot cake, so everybody gets curious to know what’s so different,” Lark said. The Brazilian version uses simpler ingredients: just carrots, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, baking powder and wheat flour. “Once you taste, [it] explains itself. It’s like, ‘Oh, this is so much better.’”\n\n\n\nLark’s recipe is distinctive. She cooks her carrots before blending them with other ingredients, and she sometimes adds chocolate chips, dulce de leche or cinnamon frosting.\n\n\n\nAt one market in early June, customers took a particular interest in Lark’s Brazilian carrot cake donut. Brazilian carrot cake is not traditionally in the shape of a donut; Lark invented the recipe for her husband, who said it is his favorite thing she sells. \n\n\n\nLark said always sells brigadeiros in the traditional chocolate form and offers a flavor of the week, choosing from specialties like peanut brittle, coconut and strawberry. Two girls have begun returning weekly to sample these new brigadeiros, and other customers have put in requests for future flavors, according to Lark.  \n\n\n\nLark said that she finds it meaningful to share her culture with her neighbors.\n\n\n\nOwner and baker Nayara Lark, pictured at the Como Park Farmer’s Market on June 4, 2026, is bringing a taste of Brazil to the Twin Cities. Credit: Aaron Nesheim | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\n“It’s a little sweet piece of Brazil,” Lark said of her desserts. “I try to put all my dedication and love [into] those pieces.” \n\n\n\nSitting alongside vendors selling freshly grown produce, homemade bread and Tibetan momos, Lark’s booth fills a niche in the Como Park Farmers’ Market — which is part of the reason she became a vendor. \n\n\n\nThe St. Paul Growers’ Association admitted 18 new vendors into the city’s farmers markets this year, according to SPGA Assistant Director Lindsay Stauner. Around 50 businesses had applied. \n\n\n\nAfter farmers market hopefuls submitted applications in December and January, a committee of nine current vendors decided who would make it in. Successful applicants fit within the current farmers market landscape: the physical map of booths, and the mix of products available at each market. The committee wanted all St. Paul farmers markets to offer a balanced variety of goods. \n\n\n\nHaving made it into the market, Lark’s next goals for her business include increased visibility and more catering for weddings and bridal showers. \n\n\n\nMeanwhile, she continues her clinical research into menopause and perimenopause. \n\n\n\nAt the farmers market, though, in only her fifth week as a vendor, “I’m just having fun,” Lark said. \n\n\n\nThe Sweet Brazilian will be at the Como Park Farmers’ Market from 2-6 p.m. every Thursday this summer, except during the State Fair.\n\n\nThe post With brigadeiros, other sweets, baker brings taste of Brazil to Como Park Farmers Market appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/st-paul-como-park-farmers-market-sweet-brazilian/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Ella Stern","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:00:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FTheSweetBrazilian-08459.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"with-brigadeiros-other-sweets-baker-brings-taste-of-brazil-to-como-park-farmers-market"},{"id":"s3173f","title":"State Rep. Elliott Engen pleads not guilty to charges in DWI arrest","excerpt":"Republican State Rep. Elliott Engen pleaded not guilty on Friday to all charges stemming from a DWI arrest in March.\n\n\n\nA White Bear Lake police officer stopped Engen just before 2 a.m. March 27 on suspicion of speeding, according to a police report.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Police: Rep. Elliott Engen was ‘so...","content":"Republican State Rep. Elliott Engen pleaded not guilty on Friday to all charges stemming from a DWI arrest in March.\n\n\n\nA White Bear Lake police officer stopped Engen just before 2 a.m. March 27 on suspicion of speeding, according to a police report.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Police: Rep. Elliott Engen was ‘sober cabbing’ fellow Rep. Walter Hudson at time of DWI arrest\n\n\n\nEngen allegedly smelled of alcohol and had watery, bloodshot eyes, but he denied having anything to drink. He failed a field sobriety test, and a breath test registered a blood alcohol concentration of 0.142. Once brought back to the White Bear Lake police station, subsequent tests revealed a BAC of 0.13.\n\n\n\nIn the car with Engen was fellow Republican State Rep. Walter Hudson, whom Engen claimed to be “sober cabbing.” The pair left midway through a committee hearing the prior afternoon and were seen drinking beers at Burger Moe’s in St. Paul shortly thereafter. Both were present for the House floor session that evening, raising questions of whether they were inebriated while on the job.\n\n\n\nRELATED: House DFL members to file ethics complaint against Reps. Engen, Hudson\n\n\n\nA citation charged Engen with operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 or higher, fourth-degree driving while impaired, and speeding.\n\n\n\nThe arrest derailed Engen’s campaign for state auditor, and at the filing deadline for elected state offices earlier this month, Engen released a statement saying he was stepping away from “the echo-chamber in St. Paul” to focus on his family.\n\n\n\nA pre-trial hearing is scheduled for Aug. 28.\n\n\n\n\nThe post State Rep. Elliott Engen pleads not guilty to charges in DWI arrest first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/minnesota-representative-elliott-engen-pleads-not-guilty-to-charges-in-dwi-arrest/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:43:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Felliott-engen-mug-1280.jpg","slug":"state-rep-elliott-engen-pleads-not-guilty-to-charges-in-dwi-arrest"},{"id":"gmlx1b","title":"Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies.\nIn a post on social media, Trump took aim at European countries that he said are discussing “imminent” implementation of taxes ...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies.\nIn a post on social media, Trump took aim at European countries that he said are discussing “imminent” implementation of taxes on American companies. The U.S. president has repeatedly sought to use tariffs as way to deter such taxes, but many countries are looking for revenues as their economies increasingly operate in digital realms that are dominated by American companies.\n“Please let this statement serve to represent that any Country that imposes such a Tax will immediately be met with a 100% TARIFF on any and all Goods sent to the United States of America,” Trump wrote.\nHe added that the new tax would supersede any previously negotiated trade deals. Trump said the penalty would apply to any country that moves forward with such a tax, but he singled out European nations in his post.\nThe move could lead to a larger showdown that could increase prices and hinder economic growth, possibly setting off a larger trade war if the 27-member European Union was compelled to retaliate.\n“Unilateral measures targeting such legitimate policies are unjustified. If pursued, the EU will respond swiftly and decisively to defend its rights and regulatory autonomy,” said Olof Gill, a spokesperson for the European Commission on Friday.\nHe defended taxation on technology companies as “non-discriminatory” and applied equally to “all large companies, regardless of their origin.”\nTrump has repeatedly pushed against foreign efforts to tax or regulate American tech giants. Last year, he threatened new tariffs on any country that moved to do so. A post from last August said that digital taxes and regulation “are all designed to harm, or discriminate against, American Technology.”\nThe threat comes ahead of Trump’s July 4 deadline for the European Union and the United States to start implementing a tariff deal that caps tariffs on most EU exports at 15%.\nThe European Union in May finalized a trade deal with the United States that caps most tariffs on EU exports at 15%. The deal followed months of debate within the EU after European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen tentatively struck the deal last year while visiting Trump’s golf course in Scotland.\nDigital taxes were not part of the agreement and have remained a sticking point between the U.S. and the European bloc.\nThe U.S. government has previously conducted tariff investigations into digital services taxes under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. But it was unclear how Trump would carry out his threat and whether he would apply the tariffs broadly or initially target certain nations.\nBritain, which is no longer part of the EU, has since 2020 levied a 2% digital services tax on revenues earned by search engines, social media sites and online marketplaces that “derive value” from U.K. users.\nThe British government said in a policy document at the time that corporate tax rules for digital businesses had “led to a misalignment between the place where profits are taxed and the place where value is created.”\nThe U.K. tax includes thresholds, so mainly large international companies will pay it. The tax was designed to “ensure the large multinational businesses in-scope make a fair contribution to supporting vital public services,” the document said.\n___\nAP reporters Sam McNeil in Brussels and Kelvin Chan in London contributed to this report.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/trump-threatens-100-tax-on-european-imports-if-countries-impose-tax-on-digital-services/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:39:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FTrump_7_34.jpg","slug":"trump-threatens-100-tax-on-european-imports-if-countries-impose-tax-on-digital-services"},{"id":"oyx8hs","title":"Chaos erupts on American Airlines flight as unruly passenger allegedly bites fellow traveler midair","excerpt":"An American Airlines flight descended into chaos Sunday morning after a passenger was accused of biting another traveler and attempting to fight others onboard.","content":"An American Airlines flight descended into chaos Sunday morning after a passenger was accused of biting another traveler and attempting to fight others onboard.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/chaos-erupts-american-airlines-flight-unruly-passenger-allegedly-bites-fellow-traveler-midair","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T00:56:28.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Faa.jpg","slug":"chaos-erupts-on-american-airlines-flight-as-unruly-passenger-allegedly-bites-fellow-traveler-midair"},{"id":"ix8waj","title":"University of Minnesota approves 3.8% tuition hike amid millions in budget cuts","excerpt":"University of Minnesota students will pay a more to attend after university leaders approved a tuition increase on Friday, amid budget cuts. \n\n\n\nAfter a two-week public comment period, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted Friday to approve a 3.8% tuition hike, citing rising costs, i...","content":"University of Minnesota students will pay a more to attend after university leaders approved a tuition increase on Friday, amid budget cuts. \n\n\n\nAfter a two-week public comment period, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted Friday to approve a 3.8% tuition hike, citing rising costs, inflation and decreasing public investment. It marks the sixth year in a row that tuition costs have gone up as university leaders approved more than $44 million in budget cuts.\n\n\n\nRELATED: University of Minnesota holds hearing on it’s 3.8% tuition increase proposal\n\n\n\nThe budget puts more than $30 million of those cuts in academics and estimates 165 jobs cut along with an additional 64 in supporting roles.\n\n\n\n“Tough decisions have to be made on where the money is spent,” said Regent Kodi Verhalen during the meeting. “Those decisions, the way we are leaving them, are left to the colleges and the departments.”\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, some university leaders raised concerns about where the funds are being allocated.\n\n\n\n“What we’ve seen this year, millions of dollars in contract spending, not tightening the belt on administrative salaries, with other things that we can do better,” said Regent Robyn Gulley.\n\n\n\nThe regents also voted to sell the nearly century-old Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights to a housing developer. The 140-acre property will be selling for over $30 million.\n\n\n\nRELATED: University of Minnesota considers selling Les Bolstad Golf Course for housing development\n\n\n\n“Again, the issue of where we’re going to put our money, none of us I believe wants to increase tuition or do anything else, when we can use some asset like this to provide funding,” said Regent Vice Chair Ruth Johnson, who voted in favor of the move.\n\n\n\nTo find all documents from Friday’s vote, click here. \nThe post University of Minnesota approves 3.8% tuition hike amid millions in budget cuts first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/university-of-minnesota-approves-3-8-tuition-hike-amid-millions-in-budget-cuts/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:31:26.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F05%2FUniversityofMinnesotaCampus8-4-22.webp","slug":"university-of-minnesota-approves-38-tuition-hike-amid-millions-in-budget-cuts"},{"id":"2idvew","title":"The Minnesota Historical Society Free Events","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        The Minnesota Historical Society Free Events \n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Historical Society is opening the doors to...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        The Minnesota Historical Society Free Events \n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Historical Society is opening the doors to several of its historic sites and museums tomorrow — completely free.\n\n\n\nVisitors can explore popular destinations including Split Rock Lighthouse, the Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post, Mill City Museum, Oliver Kelley Farm, the Minnesota State Capitol, the Forest History Center, Comstock House, and more.\n\n\n\nThese locations typically charge weekend admission, but Saturday’s statewide event waives all entry fees.\n\n\n\nFor full details and participating sites, click here, select visit, then open the events calendar or click here.\n\n\n\n\nThe post The Minnesota Historical Society Free Events first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/the-minnesota-historical-society-free-events/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:42:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffree-events.png","slug":"the-minnesota-historical-society-free-events"},{"id":"8uh8ba","title":"Minneapolis police investigate deadly Clinton Avenue shooting","excerpt":"Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting after one man was killed and another was critically injured early on Friday morning.\n\n\n\nAccording to investigators, officers responded to the 2500 block of Clinton Avenue South at about 12:45 a.m. after multiple reports of gunfire. At the scene, the...","content":"Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting after one man was killed and another was critically injured early on Friday morning.\n\n\n\nAccording to investigators, officers responded to the 2500 block of Clinton Avenue South at about 12:45 a.m. after multiple reports of gunfire. At the scene, they found one victim who died a short time later.\n\n\n\nAbout 10 minutes later, a second victim walked into Fairview Hospital and said he had been shot somewhere in South Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nPolice are working to determine if two victims are connected to the same incident and no arrests have been made.\n\n\n\nAnyone with information regarding the shooting is being asked to contact police.\nThe post Minneapolis police investigate deadly Clinton Avenue shooting first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minneapolis-police-investigate-deadly-clinton-avenue-shooting/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:41:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fminneapolis-police-lights-02-25-26.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-police-investigate-deadly-clinton-avenue-shooting"},{"id":"nn160s","title":"Minnesota’s first Black-owned bank opens St. Paul location","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        New Investment in Rondo, Frogtown Neighborhood \n\n\n\nFirst Independence Bank, Minnesota’s first Black-owned...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        New Investment in Rondo, Frogtown Neighborhood \n\n\n\nFirst Independence Bank, Minnesota’s first Black-owned bank, is now officially open for business in St. Paul.\n\n\n\nThe bank, which expanded its operations into Minnesota in 2022, held a ribbon cutting and community celebration on Wednesday afternoon at the Neighborhood Development Center.\n\n\n\nBank officials say the goal is to bring more accessible banking services and financial education to residents and small businesses in historically underserved areas.\n\n\n\n“We are excited to expand out banking resources to the City of St. Paul and very intentional about the NDC location. It’s convenient, on the main level of the building, along the Green Line light rail and across from the Rondo library,” said Damon Jenkins, FIB Twin Cities senior vice president and Minnesota regional president. “We now have a better opportunity to serve Frogtown, Rondo and surrounding communities by meeting people where they are and helping support the creation of generational wealth.”\n\n\n\nFirst Independence Bank Twin Cities provided the following statement:\n\n\n\n“It’s mission is to serve as a resource for financial education and economic opportunity for the community to support and create opportunities for small businesses, individuals, and families to achieve homeownership, grow personal wealth and achieve financial wholeness.”\n\n\n\nThe bank’s location is at 627 University Avenue West (University and Dale) in the Frogtown Area.\n\n\n\n“The opening of the Saint Paul location builds directly upon that foundational success, significantly growing our local footprint and deepening our relationships within the Twin Cities,” officials said.\nThe post Minnesota’s first Black-owned bank opens St. Paul location first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/twin-cities-first-black-owned-bank-opens-st-paul-location/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:06:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-26-09h05m20s314.png","slug":"minnesotas-first-black-owned-bank-opens-st-paul-location"},{"id":"gpaadf","title":"Inver Grove Heights City Council votes to pass data center moratorium despite developer threatening lawsuit","excerpt":"After a contentious meeting, the Inver Grove Heights City Council voted 3-2 to pass the data center moratorium, which could expose the city to a lawsuit from the data center developer.","content":"After a contentious meeting, the Inver Grove Heights City Council voted 3-2 to pass the data center moratorium, which could expose the city to a lawsuit from the data center developer.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/inver-grove-heights-data-center-moratorium-june-26-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Bill.Keller@fox.com (Bill Keller)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T13:11:22.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Figh-council-meeting.jpg","slug":"inver-grove-heights-city-council-votes-to-pass-data-center-moratorium-despite-developer-threatening-"},{"id":"qwhyo4","title":"Funday Friday: Trickster Tacos Food Truck","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Funday Friday: Trickster Tacos Food Truck \n\n\n\nIt’s Funday Friday on Minnesota Live, and the team welcomed...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Funday Friday: Trickster Tacos Food Truck \n\n\n\nIt’s Funday Friday on Minnesota Live, and the team welcomed the vibrant Trickster Tacos food truck right into their parking lot for a delicious celebration of Indigenous flavor. Known for their irresistible fry-bread tacos, this beloved food truck has been rolling incredible flavors across the state. Co-owners Mariah and Dakota Grant stopped by to share their story and talk about where you can find them next, including this weekend at Rock the Island at Treasure Island.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Funday Friday: Trickster Tacos Food Truck first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/funday-friday-trickster-tacos-food-truck/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:26:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftacos.jpg","slug":"funday-friday-trickster-tacos-food-truck"},{"id":"kawizy","title":"Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota \n\n\n\nMinnesota is buzzing with energy as the Special Olympics USA ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota \n\n\n\nMinnesota is buzzing with energy as the Special Olympics USA Games take center stage across the state. Reporter Kristin Haubrich caught up with two inspiring athletes as they geared up for the thrill of competition. \n\n\n\n\nThe post Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/special-olympics-usa-games-in-minnesota/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:25:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fusa-games.jpg","slug":"special-olympics-usa-games-in-minnesota"},{"id":"g28zkb","title":"Minnesota Bound: Mussels of the St. Croix Paddle","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnesota Bound: Mussels of the St. Croix Paddle \n\n\n\nMinnesota’s waterways are teeming with hidden life, ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnesota Bound: Mussels of the St. Croix Paddle \n\n\n\nMinnesota’s waterways are teeming with hidden life, and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is home to an incredible 41 native species of freshwater mussels. Laura Schara ventured out on a one-of-a-kind “Mussels of the St. Croix Paddle” for this week’s Minnesota Bound. Catch the newest episode this Sunday night at 11 on 5 Eyewitness News or Saturday night at 9:30 on 45 TV.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minnesota Bound: Mussels of the St. Croix Paddle first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/minnesota-bound-mussels-of-the-st-croix/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:24:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmussels.jpg","slug":"minnesota-bound-mussels-of-the-st-croix-paddle"},{"id":"z1kxau","title":"Minnesota primary elections 2026: What you need to know as voting begins","excerpt":"Minnesota’s 2026 primary election kicks off with early voting starting Friday, June 26, with major races include elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Here's what you should know:","content":"Minnesota’s 2026 primary election kicks off with early voting starting Friday, June 26, with major races include elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Here's what you should know:","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/mn-primary-elections-2026-early-voting-what-you-need-know","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:09:42.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2Fmn-capitol2.jpg","slug":"minnesota-primary-elections-2026-what-you-need-to-know-as-voting-begins"},{"id":"7acjse","title":"Community reacts to growing Blue Line extension budget and timeline","excerpt":"Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County officials held the first community meeting since the higher budget for the Blue Line Light Rail Extension project was announced.","content":"Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County officials held the first community meeting since the higher budget for the Blue Line Light Rail Extension project was announced.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/community-reacts-growing-blue-line-extension-budget-timeline","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Soyoung.Kim@fox.com (Soyoung Kim)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:57:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F10wrap-bl-extension-meeting-_-soyoung-kim_00.00.12.58.jpg","slug":"community-reacts-to-growing-blue-line-extension-budget-and-timeline"},{"id":"bbjz2r","title":"Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home","excerpt":"Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.","content":"Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/brothers-accused-mishandling-dozens-decomposing-bodies-colorado-funeral-home","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:06:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fcasket-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"brothers-accused-of-mishandling-dozens-of-decomposing-bodies-at-colorado-funeral-home"},{"id":"rqxag8","title":"How is accessibility addressed at the Special Olympics USA Games?","excerpt":"Multiple organizations teamed up to provide innovative and comfortable experiences for athletes and fans.","content":"Multiple organizations teamed up to provide innovative and comfortable experiences for athletes and fans.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/2026-special-olympics-usa-games-minnesota-sensory-rooms-kits-schedule-results-athletes/601858762","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:12:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"how-is-accessibility-addressed-at-the-special-olympics-usa-games"},{"id":"i9r90t","title":"How to Keep your Pup Calm on the Fourth of July","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        How to Keep your Pup Calm on the Fourth of July \n\n\n\nWith the Fourth of July just around the corner, the d...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        How to Keep your Pup Calm on the Fourth of July \n\n\n\nWith the Fourth of July just around the corner, the dazzling fireworks that light up the night sky can be a source of real stress and anxiety for your furry family members. Matt Lindberg from Village Animal Hospital in Minnetonka stopped by Minnesota Live with helpful tips to keep your pup calm and comfortable during the holiday.\n\n\n\n\nThe post How to Keep your Pup Calm on the Fourth of July first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/how-to-keep-your-pup-calm-on-the-fourth-of-july/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:23:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fpup.jpg","slug":"how-to-keep-your-pup-calm-on-the-fourth-of-july"},{"id":"35zwv3","title":"Comfy Temps Today then Hot and Humid Sunday through the 4th of July.","excerpt":"Heat Wave on the way for the Twin Cities starting on Sunday and going through the 4th of July as air temperatures will be in the 90s with dew point temperatures in the 70s producing Heat Index Values in the 100s.  During the Hot Weather especially in the overnight hours will be the Risk for T-Sto...","content":"Heat Wave on the way for the Twin Cities starting on Sunday and going through the 4th of July as air temperatures will be in the 90s with dew point temperatures in the 70s producing Heat Index Values in the 100s.  During the Hot Weather especially in the overnight hours will be the Risk for T-Storms and the T-Storms could be Severe with Main Threats being Damaging Winds and Heavy Rainfall.  \n\n\n\nPartly Cloudy Today with some Sprinkles possible during the day and highs near 80 Degrees with East-Southeast Winds at 5 to 15 mph.  Partly Cloudy Tonight with Southeast Winds at 5 to 10 mph and lows in the low to mid 60s. \n\n\n\nSunny to Partly Cloudy, Breezy and Warmer on Saturday with highs in the mid 80s and Southeast Winds at 10 to 20 mph.  Partly Cloudy Saturday night with Increasing Humidity and lows in the upper 60s. \n\n\n\nPartly Cloudy, Breezy and Humid on Sunday with T-Storms possible and highs in the upper 80s with Heat Index Values in the low 90s.  Partly Cloudy Sunday night with T-Storms possible overnight and lows in the mid 70s. \n\n\n\nMonday through Saturday July 4th:  Hazy, Hot and Humid with T-Storms possible mainly in the late evening and early morning hours with Severe T-Storms with Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain.  Temperatures will be in the upper 90s on Monday with a Heat Index Value up to 108 Degrees.  Tuesday through Saturday will see highs in the low to mid 90s with Heat Index Values 100 to 105 Degrees.  \n\n\n\nLake Temperatures across Minnesota are below average for late June but that will be changing as lake temperatures will rise about 3 Degrees by this Sunday June 28 and rise 10 Degrees between now and July 4.  JONATHAN YUHAS\n\n\n\n\nThe post Comfy Temps Today then Hot and Humid Sunday through the 4th of July. first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/weather-forecast/comfy-temps-today-then-hot-and-humid-sunday-through-the-4th-of-july/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Jonathan Yuhas","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:03:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FYuhasJonathanWeb.jpg","slug":"comfy-temps-today-then-hot-and-humid-sunday-through-the-4th-of-july"},{"id":"rcmyjo","title":"Friday forecast: Partly cloudy with warm temps","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Partly cloudy skies and warm tempsPartly cloudy skies and warm temps\n\n\n\nFriday forecast: Partly cloudy wi...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Partly cloudy skies and warm tempsPartly cloudy skies and warm temps\n\n\n\nFriday forecast: Partly cloudy with warm temps\n\n\n\n\nThe post Friday forecast: Partly cloudy with warm temps first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/weather/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-26T10:54:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftools.hbi.com%2Fwx%2Fkstp%2Fdynamic_weather_interactive_radar_kstp.jpg","slug":"friday-forecast-partly-cloudy-with-warm-temps"},{"id":"qsql24","title":"Minnesota risks millions in SNAP fines over rising payment errors","excerpt":"Minnesota could have to spend millions of dollars to provide food aid to lower-income residents, if they don’t cut down on payment errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).\n\n\n\nAccording to a USDA report, Minnesota is in the top half of all states for SNAP overpayments for th...","content":"Minnesota could have to spend millions of dollars to provide food aid to lower-income residents, if they don’t cut down on payment errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).\n\n\n\nAccording to a USDA report, Minnesota is in the top half of all states for SNAP overpayments for the 2025 Fiscal Year. \n\n\n\nThe report refers to the percentage of SNAP benefits paid either above or below what people should have received, primarily because of mistakes.\n\n\n\nPREVIOUS: Agency overseeing SNAP in Minnesota has not used new law to pause payments in suspected fraud cases\n\n\n\nStates with less errors will owe nothing when the annual cost-sharing requirement begins in October 2027, and others will have another year to try to reduce their errors.\n\n\n\nMinnesota’s 9.86% overpayment rate is over 56% higher than the previous year’s overpayment rate. The state’s payment error rate for the 2025 Fiscal Year is 12.58%.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minnesota risks millions in SNAP fines over rising payment errors first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/minnesota-risks-millions-in-snap-fines-over-rising-payment-errors/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-26T10:54:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2FSNAP-FAMILIES_PKG_KSTP0360_146_mxf_00.00.18.46.jpg","slug":"minnesota-risks-millions-in-snap-fines-over-rising-payment-errors"},{"id":"6x18sc","title":"Detour ahead: Portion of westbound I-94 closed in east metro this weekend","excerpt":"A section of westbound Interstate 94 from St. Paul to Maplewood will be closed for the weekend.\n\n\n\nThe closure starts at 10 p.m. on Friday, June 25, and the interstate will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, June 29.\n\n\n\nWestbound drivers will be detoured in Maplewood to I-694 to I-35E and able to get ba...","content":"A section of westbound Interstate 94 from St. Paul to Maplewood will be closed for the weekend.\n\n\n\nThe closure starts at 10 p.m. on Friday, June 25, and the interstate will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, June 29.\n\n\n\nWestbound drivers will be detoured in Maplewood to I-694 to I-35E and able to get back on I-94 in the downtown St. Paul area.  \n\n\n\nALSO THIS WEEKEND: Detour alert: Weekend closure of Highway 62 in Edina\n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will be continuing repair work on nine bridges that are over I-94 and I-35E in St. Paul, as well as working on the full replacement of the John Ireland Blvd bridge.\n\n\n\nThe project is on schedule, MnDOT says, and is due to wrap up in September.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Detour ahead: Portion of westbound I-94 closed in east metro this weekend first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/detour-ahead-portion-of-westbound-i-94-closed-in-east-metro-this-weekend/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ashley Halbach","publishDate":"2026-06-26T09:31:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FI94mcknight.jpg","slug":"detour-ahead-portion-of-westbound-i-94-closed-in-east-metro-this-weekend"},{"id":"15f2ny","title":"Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire","excerpt":"A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.","content":"A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/palisades-fire-verdict-jury-deadlocked-florida-man-charged-starting-historic-california-fire","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:29:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox35orlando.com%2Fwww.fox35orlando.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjonathanrinderknecht-1.jpg","slug":"palisades-fire-verdict-jury-deadlocked-florida-man-charged-with-starting-historic-california-fire"},{"id":"nignl1","title":"Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says","excerpt":"Secretary of State Marco Rubio along with Israel and Lebanon's ambassadors announced a framework agreement Friday that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.","content":"Secretary of State Marco Rubio along with Israel and Lebanon's ambassadors announced a framework agreement Friday that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/israel-and-lebanon-sign-framework-agreement-with-us-in-first-step-toward-peace-rubio-says/601862073","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:55:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"israel-and-lebanon-sign-framework-agreement-with-us-in-first-step-toward-peace-rubio-says"},{"id":"6hpnf2","title":"Pilot who died in plane crash at Winona Airport identified","excerpt":"The pilot of a small aircraft has died after crashing at the Winona Municipal Airport on Thursday evening, according to the FAA.\n\n\n\nOfficials say the pilot of an Airborne Windsports Microlight aircraft was the only person on board when it crashed shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday. \n\n\n\nWinona Fire say...","content":"The pilot of a small aircraft has died after crashing at the Winona Municipal Airport on Thursday evening, according to the FAA.\n\n\n\nOfficials say the pilot of an Airborne Windsports Microlight aircraft was the only person on board when it crashed shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday. \n\n\n\nWinona Fire says first responders tried to save him but the pilot, identified as 74-year-old Wayne William Ledebuhr, of Winona, died at the scene.\n\n\n\nThe plane is an aircraft for recreational adventure, sport flying, and flight instruction, according to the manufacturer. Investigators did not say if it crashed during takeoff or landing.\n\n\n\nThe FAA and the NTSB will investigate.\n\n\n\nThe incident is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA.\n\n\n\nNTSB investigations involve three primary areas: the pilot, the aircraft and the operating environment. As part of this process, investigators will gather the following information and records:\n\n\n\n\nFlight track data\n\n\n\nRecordings of any air traffic control communications\n\n\n\nAircraft maintenance records\n\n\n\nWeather forecasts and actual weather and lighting conditions around the time of the accident\n\n\n\nPilot’s license, ratings and recency of flight experience\n\n\n\n72-hour background of the pilot to determine if there were any issues that could have affected the pilot’s ability to safely operate the flight\n\n\n\nWitness statements\n\n\n\nElectronic devices that could contain information relevant to the investigation\n\n\n\nAny available surveillance video, including from doorbell cameras\n\n\n\n\nThis is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Download the KSTP app below to get alerts with additional updates.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Pilot who died in plane crash at Winona Airport identified first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/at-least-1-dead-in-plane-crash-near-winona-airport/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-26T03:59:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-26-093116-e1782484333266.png","slug":"pilot-who-died-in-plane-crash-at-winona-airport-identified"},{"id":"pr0aq4","title":"Reform, money and trust: Council members’ key criteria for Minneapolis’ next police chief","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Reform, money, and trust: Council members’ key criteria for Minneapolis’ next police chiefMPD chief what'...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Reform, money, and trust: Council members’ key criteria for Minneapolis’ next police chiefMPD chief what's needed\n\n\n\nMinneapolis leaders agree the next police chief is a critical choice, but it remains unclear whether the mayor and City Council can align on a candidate.\n\n\n\nMayor Jacob Frey declined an interview on the topic after announcing the hiring process and timeline earlier in the week. But 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS spoke with City Council Member and Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee Chair Jason Chavez and Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw, the prior Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee Chair.\n\n\n\nAll agree the police chief is one of the most important roles in Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nAsked what it would take to get enough members on board with a candidate so that they can be confirmed, Council Member Vetaw said, “I think we’re figuring some of those things out, but what I hear from all council members is someone who’s strong on reform and wants to actually get reforms done right.”\n\n\n\nVetaw added that the next permanent chief should also have a strong record on slowing overspending.\n\n\n\n“We need somebody who’s really going to reel that in and handle our money with care. I think those are two things that I hear from all of my colleagues,” she said.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Brian O’Hara resigns as Minneapolis police chief after report shows he interfered with investigation into his conduct\n\n\n\nAsked the same question, Council Member Chavez agreed on key candidate criteria, but he expressed less confidence in the hiring process.\n\n\n\n“Well, I mean, I’ve cleared out — I’ve laid out some of the things that I would like to see in a candidate,” Chavez said. “And then I want us to feel included in this process, so they can hear our feedback, and I want there to be robust community engagement. I don’t think that it’s oppositional to this plan. I guess my only thing is I want to make sure that all 13 members are included in this process.”\n\n\n\n“I really care about community engagement, I really care about the criteria, and I want to make sure that the police chief that comes into Minneapolis is strongly committed to police accountability,” he continued. \n\n\n\n“People want transparency and accountability. They want someone who can speak to the community, and it’s truthful,” Vetaw said.“Like, we’re all looking for the same kind of leader.”\n\n\n\nThe question comes as Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette, as the head of the department overseeing MPD and nominated by Mayor Frey in April, remains without enough City Council votes to be reappointed. Vetaw supports Barnette, while Chavez does not.\n\n\n\nVetaw said the lack of agreement over Commissioner Barnette is not an omen for the process of hiring a new MPD chief.\n\n\n\n“I don’t believe that what’s happening with the commissioner is a direct reflection on the process for searching for a new chief. I think this council certainly separates those two,” she said.\n\n\n\n“Do I want to move fast? Absolutely not. I want to move at a pace where we get the best person for the job … and I think we all want that. This is one of the most important roles in the city of Minneapolis.”\n\n\n\nChavez said he hopes the process leads to a chief he can support.\n\n\n\nAsked if he believes he’ll be able to put his vote behind the candidate ultimately nominated by the mayor at the end of the process, Chavez said, “I would hope so.” \n\n\n\n“And I want to be able to vote for a chief,” he continued. “I just think that we have to make sure that there’s a robust process that includes all council members, and that ensures that the voices of our community are not being left out.”\n\n\n\nFormer Chief Brian O’Hara was unanimously confirmed in 2022, though the council had a few different members at the time. \n\n\n\nIn a statement, a spokesperson for Mayor Frey said, “Mayor Frey has been very clear that the search for a new police chief will be a collaborative process that includes community, City staff, and Council Members.” \n\n\n\n5 EYEWITNESS NEWS will continue tracking the selection process, including its cost to taxpayers.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Reform, money and trust: Council members’ key criteria for Minneapolis’ next police chief first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/accountability/reform-money-and-trust-council-members-key-criteria-for-minneapolis-next-police-chief/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Renee Cooper","publishDate":"2026-06-26T03:42:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMPD-CHIEF-WHAT_S-NEEDED_PKG_00.01.17.10.jpg","slug":"reform-money-and-trust-council-members-key-criteria-for-minneapolis-next-police-chief"},{"id":"3rywia","title":"Minneapolis repealed its gay bathhouse ban. What’s next?","excerpt":"No adult bathhouses can open tomorrow. The city needs to set up regulations.","content":"No adult bathhouses can open tomorrow. The city needs to set up regulations.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-bathhouse-ban-repeal/601861726","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minneapolis-repealed-its-gay-bathhouse-ban-whats-next"},{"id":"cwgslq","title":"MSP’s new Portal Lounge has a robot bartender. Here’s what it’s like.","excerpt":"Unlike many airport lounges reserved for premium travelers, Portal is open to anyone willing to pay for a pass.","content":"Unlike many airport lounges reserved for premium travelers, Portal is open to anyone willing to pay for a pass.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/msps-new-portal-lounge-has-a-robot-bartender-heres-what-its-like/601860151","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"msps-new-portal-lounge-has-a-robot-bartender-heres-what-its-like"},{"id":"bd4dpn","title":"So Minnesota: Bigger than Big Ben, Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        So Minnesota: Bigger than Big Ben, Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower \n\n\n\nA legendary landmark has been lo...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        So Minnesota: Bigger than Big Ben, Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower \n\n\n\nA legendary landmark has been looking down on Minneapolis for more than a century.\n\n\n\nThe Minneapolis City Hall clock tower is larger than Big Ben in London.\n\n\n\n“It is definitely, I think, the most iconic building in the city,” Jerry Jennings, Municipal Building Commission supervisor, said.   \n\n\n\nThe clock tower added to the building in 1916 rises 345 feet. The clock face size is 24 feet across. The clock hands are 14 feet long and travel 110 miles per year as they rotate.\n\n\n\n“This was the tallest building in the city until the Foshay Tower came in 1920,” Jennings said.\n\n\n\nBells above the clock automatically ring every hour\n\n\n\n“We have 15 bells,” Jennings said. “They’ll chime on the quarter hour, half hour and on the hour.”\n\n\n\nOn most Fridays and holidays, an organ is used to play the bells. \n\n\n\n“We get people if they don’t hear them, they call and say what’s going on,” Jennings said.\n\n\n\n\nThe post So Minnesota: Bigger than Big Ben, Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/so-minnesota-bigger-than-big-ben-minneapolis-city-hall-clock-tower/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-26T03:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FPKG_SO_MN_MPLS_CLOCK_TOWER_FINAL_mov_00.01.25.00.jpg","slug":"so-minnesota-bigger-than-big-ben-minneapolis-city-hall-clock-tower"},{"id":"46mzir","title":"Early voting information for August Primary","excerpt":"https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day\n\nThe post Early voting information for August Primary first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day\n\nThe post Early voting information for August Primary first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:48:40.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"early-voting-information-for-august-primary"},{"id":"mwp9tq","title":"Here's how often AI ‘doctors’ get things wrong, according to human experts","excerpt":"A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.","content":"A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/how-often-ai-doctors-get-things-wrong-study","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:09:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fask-chatgpt-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"heres-how-often-ai-doctors-get-things-wrong-according-to-human-experts"},{"id":"t8kyhs","title":"Jury finds seller Chad Banken liable of preying on Muslim homebuyers with inflated prices","excerpt":"Jurors found real estate broker Chadwick Banken liable Monday afternoon of consumer fraud and discrimination for selling homes at inflated prices and for preying on Muslim buyers. \n\n\n\nThe verdict comes after two weeks of testimony and more than seven hours of deliberation. \n\n\n\nBanken was being tr...","content":"Jurors found real estate broker Chadwick Banken liable Monday afternoon of consumer fraud and discrimination for selling homes at inflated prices and for preying on Muslim buyers. \n\n\n\nThe verdict comes after two weeks of testimony and more than seven hours of deliberation. \n\n\n\nBanken was being tried in civil court for allegedly breaking the state’s consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices laws. Banken sold 160 homes using contracts for deed, which offer fewer protections for consumers compared to conventional mortgages. \n\n\n\nJurors unanimously found Banken liable for violations of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Act, and federal deceptive, abusive and unfair trade practices laws. \n\n\n\nHe was found liable for violating the Minnesota Prevention Against Consumer Fraud Act and Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Jurors also found him liable for discrimination under the state Human Rights Act. \n\n\n\nNeither Banken nor his attorney, Jack Pierce, were present in the courtroom Monday to hear the jury’s decision. They waived their right to appear in court last week. \n\n\n\nIf Hennepin County District Court Judge Laura Thomas follows through with the jury’s findings against Banken, she will decide whether to order Banken to pay restitution to his clients, and how much he’ll have to pay. \n\n\n\nReal estate broker Chadwick Banken testifies on June 15, 2026, during his civil trial in Hennepin County. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office sued Banken for allegedly using predatory sales practices and discriminating against Muslim homebuyers. Credit: Cedric Hohnstadt\n\n\n\nJuror Christopher Clark, 35, told Sahan Journal that jurors decided early in their deliberations not to consider any of the emotional testimony from homebuyers who took the witness stand throughout the trial. Clark said they focused on the letter of the law and the documents provided as evidence, calling the pleas for emotion “a waste of time.”\n\n\n\n“The trial could have been days shorter and could have been spared some of the stories, which were sad, but I don’t think that the stories we heard really impacted us as we were deliberating at all,” Clark said. “We spent a lot of time going over all of the documents; there were hundreds of them, and we were able to reach our findings by comparing what the law said.”\n\n\n\nClark, a manufacturing professional, said finding Banken liable for violations of the federal consumer financial protections was “easy,” because the law is clear on mortgage contract requirements, and there were several examples in which those requirements were missing from Banken’s documents. \n\n\n\nSimilar omissions and inconsistencies in Banken’s contracts led the jury to the same conclusion for the rest of the violations, including the discrimination count under the Human Rights Act. Clark called the jury’s decision on the discrimination allegation “surprising.”\n\n\n\n“Before I had come into this courtroom and before I had read the actual law for myself, I would have thought that there were no human rights violations,” Clark said. “Despite what my feelings were, when we read what the law said in black and white and looked at the evidence presented, there was a clear violation there, which is why we ruled in the direction that we did.”\n\n\n\nHe said he thought Banken’s testimony came off as sincere, and that the evidence they reviewed pointed more toward negligence than a desire to hurt or take advantage of his clients.\n\n\n\n“I don’t think he had the intent to hurt anyone, and I don’t think that he’s a villain or a bad person,” he said. “I think he made some mistakes in the way he runs his business, but as a person, as an individual, I can’t really say anything about it.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe case against Banken\n\n\n\nAttorney General Keith Ellison brought the charges against Banken in a 2024 lawsuit in Hennepin County civil court. The lawsuit alleged that Banken inflated home prices and pressured homebuyers to pay large down payments, essentially setting them up to fail. Real estate agents found homes for their customers that Banken bought then sold to the clients that same day at higher prices.\n\n\n\nBanken discriminated against Muslims in violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act, and falsely told clients that his contracts did not include interest, which is generally forbidden under sharia law in Islam. \n\n\n\n“He created financial packages that were so overpriced, people could not afford them, and advertised them as sharia compliant,” Assistant Attorney General Karthik Raman said in his opening statements. \n\n\n\nAssistant Attorney General Mark Iris said during the state’s closing argument Thursday that the theme of Banken’s business dealings was deliberate confusion, citing discrepancies between what Banken told customers about their contracts and what was actually written in them.\n\n\n\n“The realtors were confused [and] the customers were confused,” Iris told jurors. “Customers couldn’t wrap their heads around these transactions. No one is explaining to them. No one bothered.”\n\n\n\nIris said Banken misled Muslim customers about whether their contracts had interest, charged them more for the same product, and misled them about the nature of their down payments, telling them the markups were in lieu of interest.\n\n\n\n“Mr. Banken made religion a choice in this case and for these customers,” Iris said. “They came to Mr. Banken because they wanted a product that conformed to their religious beliefs, and he leveraged that into a choice. He exploited that to get more money out of them.”\n\n\n\nWhile the state argued that Banken broke several laws, Banken’s defense built a case around the assertion that Banken disclosed the terms of his home sales in writing, and that some real estate agents didn’t properly communicate them with their clients.\n\n\n\nLeft to right Real estate broker Chadwick Banken (left) and his attorney Jack Pierce (right) listen to witness testimony. Credit: Cedric Hohnstadt\n\n\n\nJurors were asked to determine whether there is a “preponderance of evidence” against Banken. If found liable, he could face financial penalties, including restitution. Prison time is not an option in civil lawsuits such as this. \n\n\n\nMultiple people who bought homes from Banken testified throughout trial that he misled them about the prices, and manipulated them.\n\n\n\nFowsiyo Hassan, whose sons bought her a home from Banken, testified that she trusted Banken over her son, Hassan Salat, when her son raised concerns about buying from Banken.\n\n\n\n“I told him [Salat], ‘You don’t know anything about real estate,’” she testified. “‘This gentleman [Banken] is a rich guy and he wouldn’t deceive me. Chad, I believe, sold many houses. I don’t believe he deceived me. He is a rich guy and I always believe American guys who sell houses.”\n\n\n\nHassan and her sons testified that they thought Banken was selling them a home for $610,000, and that he hid its true cost of $678,497. She made monthly payments for her home directly to Banken, who eventually evicted her when she could no longer afford the cost.\n\n\n\n“[Salat] hardly spoke English; he was basically a warm body. He didn’t know what he was doing at the closing. He didn’t know what he was doing here,” Iris said during the state’s closing argument. “He could barely remember Mr. Banken’s name, and Mr. Banken gave him a $678,000 loan.”\n\n\n\nJessica Lacosse, a mother of three, testified that Banken “betrayed” her trust when she purchased an Oakville home from him.\n\n\n\n“I looked up to Chad. I never had a father,” she said. “I had told him at closing that what he was doing was my hopes and dreams: I wanted to get into real estate investment. He would give business advice to me that he didn’t need to give.”\n\n\n\nLacross testified that she thought she was buying her home for $350,000, and that Banken hid the actual cost — $378,000. \n\n\n\n“The concept of me putting in the offer and it being flipped for more money was never discussed with me by anyone,” Lacoss testified.\n\n\n\nThe lawsuit against Banken is the result of a joint investigation in 2022 from Sahan Journal and ProPublica that first exposed the questionable real estate sales practice. It also identified Banken as one of Minnesota’s top seller of homes through contracts for deed from 2019 to the time the story was published in 2022. \n\n\n\nHow contracts for deed work\n\n\n\nContracts for deed are often used by homebuyers who don’t financially qualify for traditional home mortgages, or who reject them as an option. Many Muslims, for example, follow Islamic religious practices that discourage lenders from profiting from interest payments, which prevent them from taking out a conventional mortgage from a bank.\n\n\n\nContracts for deed are a type of loan that offer alternatives to conventional mortgages, and can be structured to avoid interest. But the loans, which are handled directly by the home seller, also provide fewer consumer protections. Most must be paid in five years while home loans from a bank typically last 30 years. \n\n\n\nThe buyer in a contract for deed sale pays the seller directly for the home in installments. \n\n\n\nExperts and consumer advocates said that many of the contract for deed sales Sahan and ProPublica examined in 2022 were structured to prevent buyers from paying off their homes at the end of their five-year contracts. \n\n\n\nThroughout the trial, prosecutors alleged that Banken misled customers by putting the 30-year loan terms in the initial purchase agreements, then amended the contracts to require a six-figure balloon payment for the remainder of the loan after five years. Many customers could not keep up with monthly payments and ultimately lost their homes.\n\n\n\nSahan and ProPublica’s investigation also prompted state and federal lawmakers to pass new laws reforming contract for deed practices. The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also created new guidelines to govern contract for deed sales. \n\n\nThe post Jury finds seller Chad Banken liable of preying on Muslim homebuyers with inflated prices appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/public-safety/chad-banken-contract-for-deed-homebuyers-trial/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Joey Peters and Mohamed Ibrahim","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:21:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FContractForDeed2-7530.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"jury-finds-seller-chad-banken-liable-of-preying-on-muslim-homebuyers-with-inflated-prices"},{"id":"6wz81c","title":"Northeast Minneapolis home, built with sustainability at its core, lists for $1M","excerpt":"Tim and Amy Eian built their forever home up to international standards, but are now moving to Germany, so it’s on the market.","content":"Tim and Amy Eian built their forever home up to international standards, but are now moving to Germany, so it’s on the market.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/northeast-minneapolis-million-dollar-home-energy-efficient-solar-for-sale/601858023","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"northeast-minneapolis-home-built-with-sustainability-at-its-core-lists-for-1m"},{"id":"1veody","title":"Minneapolis NAACP demands housing chief's resignation over 'shameful' Heritage Park conditions","excerpt":"Concerns are mounting over the living conditions at Heritage Park apartments in north Minneapolis, with calls for leadership changes and both sides pointing fingers.","content":"Concerns are mounting over the living conditions at Heritage Park apartments in north Minneapolis, with calls for leadership changes and both sides pointing fingers.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-naacp-demands-housing-chiefs-resignation-over-shameful-heritage-park-conditions","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Mike.Manzoni@fox.com (Mike Manzoni)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:34:32.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F10p-mpls-housing-director-_mike-manzoni_00.00.29.18.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-naacp-demands-housing-chiefs-resignation-over-shameful-heritage-park-conditions"},{"id":"xycx8l","title":"Tyler Robinson: Judge holds prosecutor in civil contempt, keeps death penalty on table","excerpt":"A Utah judge on Friday found a prosecutor in civil contempt for violating a pretrial publicity order by publicly stating there was \"ample evidence\" to prove Tyler Robinson's guilt in the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk.","content":"A Utah judge on Friday found a prosecutor in civil contempt for violating a pretrial publicity order by publicly stating there was \"ample evidence\" to prove Tyler Robinson's guilt in the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/tyler-robinson-hearing-death-penalty","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:32:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2251429866a.jpg","slug":"tyler-robinson-judge-holds-prosecutor-in-civil-contempt-keeps-death-penalty-on-table"},{"id":"r1ud1k","title":"John Bolton, ex-Trump adviser, pleads guilty in classified files case","excerpt":"John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.","content":"John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/john-bolton-pleads-guilty-classified-files-case","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:03:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjohn-bolton.jpg","slug":"john-bolton-ex-trump-adviser-pleads-guilty-in-classified-files-case"},{"id":"q20w6v","title":"Ina Yoon opens the Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine with a record-tying 63","excerpt":"CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Ina Yoon matched the best score in the history of the Women’s PGA Championship with a 9-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead over Karis Davidson on Thursday in the third major of the season.\n\n\n\nYoon, a 23-year-old South Korean seeking her first LPGA Tour victory, birdied five o...","content":"CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Ina Yoon matched the best score in the history of the Women’s PGA Championship with a 9-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead over Karis Davidson on Thursday in the third major of the season.\n\n\n\nYoon, a 23-year-old South Korean seeking her first LPGA Tour victory, birdied five of her last six holes at Hazeltine National Golf Club with a putter that was consistently on point.\n\n\n\nNelly Korda, who’s aiming to become just the third woman to win the first three major tournaments on the schedule, had a 70.\n\n\n\nDavidson, who finished more than four hours after Yoon, had eight birdies on the way to a career-best 65 on a calm and partly cloudy afternoon that yielded a bevy of low scores on the long course on the prairie southwest of Minneapolis that requires accuracy and muscle off the tee.\n\n\n\nAlexa Pano and A Lim Kim were tied for third at 67. Aline Krauter, Hye-Jin Choi and Megan Kang followed at 68. Five Americans landed among the top eight scores, including ties.\n\n\n\n“Just trying to go out there and make solid swings,” said Pano, who had an eagle and three birdies on the back nine. “My goal for this week was just to really focus on where my feet are and focus on the shot at hand.”\n\n\n\nKorda (second round in 2021) and Patty Sheehan (third round in 1984) also posted 9-under 63s at previous Women’s PGA Championships.\n\n\n\nYoon logged the fourth-best first-round score at any major since at least 1980, trailing Hyo Joo Kim at the Evian Championship in 2014 (10-under 61), Mirim Lee at the Women’s British Open in 2016 (10-under 61), and Lorena Ochoa at the Kraft Nabisco Championship (10-under 62).\n\n\n\nThe 39th-ranked player in the world, Yoon sounded like she surprised even herself with the stellar start.\n\n\n\n“I just hit the golf ball and it just dropped in the hole and it was really an awesome experience,” Yoon said, later explaining her mental approach: “Just try to think nothing. Focus on what I need to do. Focus on process. That part I think I did great today.”\n\n\n\nDavidson, who has made cuts in 15 straight tournaments for the third-longest active streak on tour behind Korda (31) and Celine Boutier (20), is also seeking her first career victory.\n\n\n\n“Hit a lot of fairways. Hit a lot of greens. Putting was pretty on today. Really felt like I was going to hole everything,” Davidson said. “So it was a pretty perfect round.”\n\n\n\nDavidson, a 27-year-old Australian, had her best finish earlier this year with a tie for fifth at the Aramco Championship in April. Fellow countrymate and close friend Hannah Green won the Women’s PGA Championship in 2019, the last time it was at Hazeltine.\n\n\n\nJeeno Thitikul, the second-ranked player in the world who’s seeking her first career major, shot a 69. This is the fifth time she has finished the first round in the top 10 in a major, including the Women’s PGA Championship last year. The Thai star broke 70 in official regular stroke play last season 45 times, the second-highest total on tour.\n\n\n\nThe runaway LPGA tour scoring leader at the midpoint of the season, Korda double-bogeyed the lakeside 16th hole with “one bad swing” that landed in a pond to the left for a first-shot penalty stroke.\n\n\n\n“I just overturned it. By now you just feel it when it’s bad. So the wind was off the right and I actually I think just made a too fast of a swing and I was kind of in between clubs,” Korda said. “It’s a pretty intimidating tee shot, and I just didn’t really like the way I hit it off the start.”\n\n\n\nKorda’s 19-foot putt on the 18th green stopped an inch from the hole before she tapped in for par, finishing about the same time as Yoon, who wrapped up nearby on the ninth hole. Inbee Park (2013) and Babe Zaharias (1950) are the only women in golf history to win the first three majors in one calendar year.\n\n\n\nAmanda Doherty had hole-in-one on the 17th in a 72.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf\n\n\n\n\nThe post Ina Yoon opens the Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine with a record-tying 63 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/ina-yoon-opens-the-womens-pga-championship-at-hazeltine-with-a-record-tying-63-2/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:56:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26176601685165-scaled.jpg","slug":"ina-yoon-opens-the-womens-pga-championship-at-hazeltine-with-a-record-tying-63"},{"id":"fxfff5","title":"Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later","excerpt":"Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified \"Jane Doe\" case.","content":"Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified \"Jane Doe\" case.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/mississippi-river-jane-doe-cheryl-edwards","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:58:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcheryledwards.jpg","slug":"jane-doe-found-in-mississippi-river-identified-more-than-50-years-later"},{"id":"431m8i","title":"SNAP payment errors hit $10.1B nationwide, surpassing federal threshold","excerpt":"The USDA says states are making billions in SNAP payment errors, triggering new rules and penalties aimed at improving accountability.","content":"The USDA says states are making billions in SNAP payment errors, triggering new rules and penalties aimed at improving accountability.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/snap-payment-errors-hit-10-1b-nationwide-surpassing-federal-threshold-june-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:35:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fsnap-ebt-generic-2.jpg","slug":"snap-payment-errors-hit-101b-nationwide-surpassing-federal-threshold"},{"id":"85494v","title":"Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains","excerpt":"A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.","content":"A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/san-angelo-murder-audrey-troncoso-matthew-sheppard","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:12:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Faudrey-troncoso.jpg","slug":"police-texas-woman-shot-stabbed-and-dismembered-partner-before-dumping-remains"},{"id":"rr79x3","title":"Mosquitos carrying West Nile virus found in three Twin Cities counties","excerpt":"The samples were found on June 17 at one location in Hennepin County, two in Ramsey and one in Dakota County, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District said.","content":"The samples were found on June 17 at one location in Hennepin County, two in Ramsey and one in Dakota County, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District said.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/mosquitos-carrying-west-nile-virus-found-in-three-twin-cities-counties/601861888","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:27:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"mosquitos-carrying-west-nile-virus-found-in-three-twin-cities-counties"},{"id":"n4xlax","title":"How to vote in Minnesota’s primary election this summer","excerpt":"Early voting is now open for the Aug. 11 primary, which will decide which Republicans and Democrats advance to November’s crucial midterm with the governor’s office, a U.S. Senate seat and the entire Legislature up for grabs.","content":"Early voting is now open for the Aug. 11 primary, which will decide which Republicans and Democrats advance to November’s crucial midterm with the governor’s office, a U.S. Senate seat and the entire Legislature up for grabs.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-primary-election-august-11-how-to-vote-early-secretary-of-state-voter-registration/601850685","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:00:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"how-to-vote-in-minnesotas-primary-election-this-summer"},{"id":"uycwia","title":"Man dead after crashing car into tree in Duluth Township","excerpt":"Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that left a Duluth Township man dead after his car struck a tree and spun out on Homestead Road.","content":"Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that left a Duluth Township man dead after his car struck a tree and spun out on Homestead Road.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/man-dead-after-crashing-car-tree-duluth-township","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Madison.Hunter@fox.com (Madison Hunter)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:25:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F12%2Fe7b6f027-5ed504e8-A2.jpg","slug":"man-dead-after-crashing-car-into-tree-in-duluth-township"},{"id":"svwvsa","title":"The Scoop – June 25","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        The Scoop – June 25 \n\n\n\nIn this week’s edition of The Scoop, Darren “Doogie” Wolfson has notes on the Tim...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        The Scoop – June 25 \n\n\n\nIn this week’s edition of The Scoop, Darren “Doogie” Wolfson has notes on the Timberwolves, Wild, and Twins.\n\n\n\n***Click the video box for The Scoop***\n\n\n\n\nThe post The Scoop – June 25 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/the-scoop-june-25/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:28:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fscoop-june-25.jpg","slug":"the-scoop-june-25"},{"id":"uzdhds","title":"Detour alert: Weekend closure of Highway 62 in Edina","excerpt":"In Edina, people will need to take a detour this weekend.\n\n\n\nHighway 62 between Highway 100 and I-35W will be closed in both directions starting Friday night at 10 p.m. It will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, June 29, before the morning rush hour.\n\n\n\nDuring this time, workers will be removing the Ros...","content":"In Edina, people will need to take a detour this weekend.\n\n\n\nHighway 62 between Highway 100 and I-35W will be closed in both directions starting Friday night at 10 p.m. It will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, June 29, before the morning rush hour.\n\n\n\nDuring this time, workers will be removing the Rosland Park pedestrian bridge. It’s all part of a project to replace the bridge, which just got underway on Tuesday. The new bridge is expected to be finished in the summer of 2027.\n\n\n\nALSO THIS WEEKEND: Detour ahead: Portion of westbound I-94 closed in east metro this weekend\n\n\n\nThe detour will take drivers on Highway 100, I-494 and I-35W.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Edina pedestrian bridge construction underway, closures on Highway 62\n\n\n\n\nThe post Detour alert: Weekend closure of Highway 62 in Edina first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/detour-alert-weekend-closure-of-highway-62-in-edina/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ashley Halbach","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:36:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F04%2F1280RoadConstructionAheadSignGenericGFX-MGN.jpg","slug":"detour-alert-weekend-closure-of-highway-62-in-edina"},{"id":"8yer4h","title":"Wild have no picks in first two rounds of NHL draft, but could make waves with a trade","excerpt":"President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin built a contender, but a front-line center is still on his wish list for next season.","content":"President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin built a contender, but a front-line center is still on his wish list for next season.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-wild-2026-nhl-draft-time-tv-picks-order-dylan-larkin-detroit-red-wings-bill-guerin/601849246","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:19:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"wild-have-no-picks-in-first-two-rounds-of-nhl-draft-but-could-make-waves-with-a-trade"},{"id":"fd4i9u","title":"Lionel Richie falls ill mid-show, cuts St. Paul concert short on tour's opening night","excerpt":"Lionel Richie cut his performance short Thursday night after falling ill on stage during the opening stop of his latest tour with Earth, Wind and Fire at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.","content":"Lionel Richie cut his performance short Thursday night after falling ill on stage during the opening stop of his latest tour with Earth, Wind and Fire at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/lionel-richie-falls-ill-st-paul-concert-short-opening-night-june-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:41:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F6vo-lionel-richie-in-st-paul_00.00.49.18.jpg","slug":"lionel-richie-falls-ill-mid-show-cuts-st-paul-concert-short-on-tours-opening-night"},{"id":"cj2pyg","title":"DHS revalidation leads to problems for new patients and renewals","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        DHS revalidation leads to problems for new patients and renewals \n\n\n\nMinnesota’s provider review is still...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        DHS revalidation leads to problems for new patients and renewals \n\n\n\nMinnesota’s provider review is still limiting care as thousands of Medicaid and Medicare providers remain out of the system.\n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is rechecking providers that bill Medicaid and Medicare after federal concerns over fraud, spending and oversight. More than 3,400 providers were disenrolled due to issues with paperwork, background checks or site visits, and only 200 have since been approved to get back in.\n\n\n\nThe Department of Human Services has emphasized that providers can bill while the appeal process is happening, but some patients trying to find care are still facing delays. But for new patients and patients looking for renewal, they are running into problems.\n\n\n\n“If something happens to my brother, the state of Minnesota DHS will have legal action against them,” Lisa Estey said.\n\n\n\nEstey said her brother Michael needs 24-hour care after suffering a stroke 11 years ago. Estey said he is now searching for a new home after the federally mandated revalidation process led to providers losing enrollment status.\n\n\n\n“We’re just one patient; how many more are going through this?” Estey said.\n\n\n\nCarla Henning provided 24-hour care for Michael before the crackdown. She said her company, 4U Home Health Care, was disenrolled after a clerical error. Michael was looking to renew his services with Carla, but can’t anymore.\n\n\n\n“But any of them that are now starting to renew are getting denied, and we can’t do services,” Henning said.\n\n\n\nHenning said many of her clients are trying to renew services and cannot get them. DHS told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that 200 providers have been revalidated since the pause and another 2,600 have appealed.\n\n\n\n5 EYEWITNESS NEWS asked DHS how long it takes to move a provider to the approved category. The agency wrote back, “Providers continue to submit documents that are incomplete, so we are unable to give you a specific timeline for this process,” DHS said.\n\n\n\n“It has been a complicated few months in Minnesota to provide human services, to say the least,” Jeremy Wendt said.\n\n\n\nWendt, of Episcopal Group Homes, said turning away new patients has been difficult. He said the organization has had to tell families it cannot accept someone yet.\n\n\n\n“So to say we’ve been disenrolled due to a minor clerical error, we can’t let your son move in quite yet, was not fun,” Wendt said.\n\n\n\n5 EYEWITNESS NEWS also reached out to the federal government about whether DHS met Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requirements. The federal government said it would not comment on pending litigation.\nThe post DHS revalidation leads to problems for new patients and renewals first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/dhs-revalidation-leads-to-problems-for-new-patients-and-renewals/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:31:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSETUP-DHS-REVALIDATION-DEADLINE_VO-SPLIT_KSTPb0f8__00.00.16.36.jpg","slug":"dhs-revalidation-leads-to-problems-for-new-patients-and-renewals"},{"id":"1eqyf8","title":"Minnesota families plan earlier for back‑to‑school shopping as prices rise and demand grows","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnesota families plan earlier for back‑to‑school shopping as prices rise and demand grows \n\n\n\nBack‑to‑s...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnesota families plan earlier for back‑to‑school shopping as prices rise and demand grows \n\n\n\nBack‑to‑school shopping is still weeks away for most Minnesota families, but many are already planning for it as prices for basic supplies continue to rise. New national data shows families expect to spend more this year, and experts said the pressure is hitting households earlier than ever.\n\n\n\nAccording to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC’s) 2026 U.S. Back‑to‑School Consumer Poll, families expect to spend an average of $922 this season, and 47% said they will spend more than they did last year. The survey also found that 61% of parents allow their children to add items directly to online shopping carts, giving kids more influence over what ends up on the receipt. \n\n\n\nSeventy-three percent of parents said they plan to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) at some point in their shopping journey, whether to compare prices, research products or build a budget.\n\n\n\nThe National Retail Federation’s (NRF) May Retail Monitor showed retail sales rose for the eighth straight month, up 0.42% from April and 7.19% from a year ago. NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said consumers are still spending despite pressure from elevated gas prices, tariffs and global conflict. \n\n\n\nHe said retailers are working to keep prices affordable as families stretch their budgets.\n\n\n\nSeth Ketron, an associate professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas, said the rising costs are not surprising. “Kids are going to need a lot of stuff for school, whether it be supplies for writing or books or bags,” he said. \n\n\n\n“Technology is becoming more and more of a thing in the classroom, so parents also have to spend money on that. It is a necessity.”\n\n\n\nHe said families are feeling pressure from both prices and trends. “If you have kids and they are saying, ‘My friends have this exciting new thing that is this brand name, I want one too,’ parents kind of feel that pressure to set aside money to buy those things,” he said.\n\n\n\nFor Minneapolis parent Katie Tharp, the price increases are already clear. “Markers and crayons have gone up for sure, and I would say also folders and notebooks,” she said. Her son Elias is heading into fifth grade, which means more advanced items. “We will need nice pens and a calculator, and I just want him to feel like he has everything he needs to have a successful year.”\n\n\n\nTharp said she budgets for the shopping trip weeks in advance. “You have to plan ahead and think about what week you are going to go and make sure you have it in the budget for that week, because it ends up being more than you would normally spend,” she said. \n\n\n\nShe plans to start picking up items soon. “I will in July for sure and start getting bits and pieces together.”\n\n\n\nKetron said families generally take one of two approaches. “Some parents say you should buy stuff as soon as you can, that way you are prepared,” he said. “Other parents might say, ‘Why not wait until school actually starts?’ You might be able to get better deals because retailers will have to clear things out to make room for the next season.”\n\n\n\nSpending tips for parents\n\n\n\nKetron recommends families take inventory of what they already have, make a list, and stick to it. “Think about what you really need and what would be nice to have,” he said. “You do not have to buy everything all at once. You can space things out.” \n\n\n\nHe also pointed to sales tied to holidays like Labor Day and end‑of‑season clearances as opportunities to save.\n\n\n\nKetron also said retailers who advertise early can benefit from “primacy bias,” meaning families may remember the first store they saw promoting back‑to‑school items.\n\n\n\nHe said AI is becoming part of the shopping process. “AI can pull multiple sources of information together and help point you in some directions that might be helpful,” he said.\n\n\n\nHe added AI can help families compare prices across retailers and discover deals they might not have found on their own. He also said parents should verify AI recommendations. “Ask it to give you specific links so you can make sure it is accurate.”\n\n\n\nUnited Way school supply donations\n\n\n\nTharp is one of many volunteers supporting Greater Twin Cities United Way’s Action Day, which collects school supplies for families who may struggle to afford items on the school supply list. “It is so good to be able to help because I know this stuff is an arm and a leg for people, and just being able to do something to help kids in the community really does mean a lot,” she said.\n\n\n\nUnited Way is accepting school supplies through Aug. 14. The organization aims to provide backpacks and essential supplies to 55,000 students across the Twin Cities. Click here to learn more.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minnesota families plan earlier for back‑to‑school shopping as prices rise and demand grows first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minnesota-families-plan-earlier-for-back-to-school-shopping-as-prices-rise-and-demand-grows/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:20:46.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2F0707-DP-430P-SCHOOL-SUPPLIES_KSTP7276_186_mp4_00.00.23.22.jpg","slug":"minnesota-families-plan-earlier-for-backtoschool-shopping-as-prices-rise-and-demand-grows"},{"id":"r801e6","title":"Simple ways to save more without changing your lifestyle","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Simple ways to save more without changing your lifestyle \n\n\n\nRight now, it seems like we are spending mor...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Simple ways to save more without changing your lifestyle \n\n\n\nRight now, it seems like we are spending more than ever just on those living expenses.\n\n\n\nSo how can you help yourself without changing your lifestyle?\n\n\n\n“We live in an environment of spend, spend, spend,” said Nicole Middendorf, CEO of Prosperwell Financial.\n\n\n\nShe says it’s easy to spend money quickly, and often the result is overspending for things we might not need.\n\n\n\nOne idea to help this is to split your spending into three big categories: transportation, living and food.\n\n\n\nTransportation and housing may be fixed expenses, but food is manageable, especially in percentages.\n\n\n\n“Let’s say your food is 10%, could you cut it back to 9%, could you cut it back to 8%?” Middendorf said.\n\n\n\nAnother tip is to load up the Amazon account, but only check out on Fridays.\n\n\n\n“On Friday, you’re going to get there [and see] whatever dollar amount and you’re going to go through that cart and [say], ‘I really don’t need this,'” Middendorf adds.\n\n\n\nShe says no matter what you want to cut, you can probably do it.\n\n\n\n“It’s all about changing your behavior and getting you to stop and think.”\n\n\n\n\nThe post Simple ways to save more without changing your lifestyle first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/money-matters/simple-ways-to-save-more-without-changing-your-lifestyle/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:11:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F03%2FCash-money-Twenty-dollar-bills-Photo-Date-8-11-2021-MGN_1280x720.jpg","slug":"simple-ways-to-save-more-without-changing-your-lifestyle"},{"id":"7p9wja","title":"Most Minneapolis data centers paused, business impact emerging","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Most Minneapolis data centers paused, business impact emerging \n\n\n\nAction aimed to protect Minneapolis re...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Most Minneapolis data centers paused, business impact emerging \n\n\n\nAction aimed to protect Minneapolis resources is getting pushback from the business community working to boost a slumping downtown. \n\n\n\nFor the next five months, most data center projects in Minneapolis cannot move forward. The moratorium was passed by the council Thursday — those behind the pause feel this is a victory for residents and the city’s green spaces and vulnerable communities. \n\n\n\n“Residents from all over Minneapolis have reached out to me, all of us, to tell us about the concerns they’re seeing from data centers,” council member Aurin Chowdhury, who helped lead this legislation, said. \n\n\n\n“Water consumption, electricity use, noise pollution, impact on land use, where things can be built, whether it’s housing, playgrounds, soccer fields,” Chowdhury added about the concerns they’re hearing about. \n\n\n\nThe time will allow council members to work on a policy for future data center project proposals, learn from city staff about the issue, and better understand the pros and cons at play. \n\n\n\nOpponents of the pause point highlighted during the council meeting they don’t want to see green space developed into data centers, instead the focus right now is building this infrastructure in unused spaces downtown. \n\n\n\n“This policy is by fear, not facts,” council member Michael Rainville, who represents parts of downtown, said during the meeting. \n\n\n\nThere is an exception built into the moratorium for certain developments downtown, but there’s still fear about the impact a ban brings. \n\n\n\n“Even with a carve out for moderate projects downtown, we send a message to the business community,” council member Linea Palmisano said. “We send the message that they should take their business elsewhere, and guess what, they will.”\n\n\n\nProponents point to what they feel is a successful revamp of the decades-old data center at the city’s Sleep Number building downtown.\n\n\n\nThe group behind that work, Virginia-based Legacy Investing, says this action gives them hesitancy with future investments in the city, which includes $1 billion worth of data center projects ready to go for other locations downtown. \n\n\n\n“Anytime something like this passes, we have to pause and evaluate what impact that has on future investments, just because it does, you know, does change the landscape a bit,” Daniel English, managing partner with Legacy Investing, told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS. \n\n\n\nRELATED COVERAGE: Downtown Minneapolis building values drop, homeowners could pay the price \n\n\n\nThe downtown commercial building landscape is becoming more and more grim, dropping 45% in value since 2021, in turn putting more of the property tax burden on residents. \n\n\n\nWhen questioned about jeopardizing any future economic development, given the city’s challenges, Chowdhury said easing the tax levy this budget season will be a priority while standing firm on their action on data centers. \n\n\n\n“One thing I will say, that we hear over and over again, from this industry is there’s going to be these major benefits, it’s going to bring a lot of revenue, but we haven’t seen any proof of that, and that’s what this research is going to show,” Chowdhury said. \nThe post Most Minneapolis data centers paused, business impact emerging first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/most-data-centers-paused-business-impact-emerging/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:01:53.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2FDowntownMinneapolisTarget3-7-24.jpg","slug":"most-minneapolis-data-centers-paused-business-impact-emerging"},{"id":"5ftwy","title":"Watch: Minnesota United players talk World Cup and waiting out the MLS’ lengthy Cup break","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        MN United Web 6-25-26 \n\n\n\nStill in the middle of a lengthy break between games as the soccer world waits ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        MN United Web 6-25-26 \n\n\n\nStill in the middle of a lengthy break between games as the soccer world waits out the World Cup, Minnesota United resumed practice this week at the National Sports Center in Blaine.\n\n\n\nThe last couple weeks, they’ve been watching teammates James Rodríguez (Colombia), Michael Boxall (New Zealand) and Carlos Harvey (Panama) play on their sports’ grandest stage.\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, United defender Morris Duggan had the wise foresight to target the World Cup break as the perfect time to get married.\n\n\n\nClick the video box on this page to watch KSTP Sports’ Thursday interviews with Minnesota United goalkeeper Drake Callender, defender Morris Duggan, and midfielder Wil Trapp\n\n\n\nCallender, Duggan, and Trapp spoke about what having downtime for seven weeks during the World Cup break, how they’ve been using their time and their thoughts as they’ve watched the World Cup along with soccer fans worldwide.\n\n\n\nThe World Cup Final is on Sunday, July 19th. United resumes play playing at Kansas City on Wednesday, July 22nd.  Their next home game is Saturday, July 25th at Allianz Field against Vancouver.\n\n\n\nThe Loons are currently eighth-place in the Western Conference standings.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Watch: Minnesota United players talk World Cup and waiting out the MLS’ lengthy Cup break first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/watch-minnesota-united-players-talk-world-cup-and-waiting-out-the-mls-lengthy-cup-break/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Wise, Scott","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:53:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmn-united-web-6-25-26.jpg","slug":"watch-minnesota-united-players-talk-world-cup-and-waiting-out-the-mls-lengthy-cup-break"},{"id":"3oi91p","title":"Minnesota Attorney General’s Office laying off 17 employees, rising costs a factor","excerpt":"The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General confirmed to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that it is letting 17 employees go as part of a “general restructuring of the office.”\n\n\n\nOf those 17 employees, three are attorneys. The office says that the decision was made based on “numerous factors, including rising...","content":"The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General confirmed to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that it is letting 17 employees go as part of a “general restructuring of the office.”\n\n\n\nOf those 17 employees, three are attorneys. The office says that the decision was made based on “numerous factors, including rising costs.”\n\n\n\nPrior to layoffs, there were 443 on staff for the attorney general’s office.\n\n\n\nThe office says that the staff changes will not impact the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit or any ongoing litigation.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Minnesota Attorney General’s fraud unit expects funding boost — but what’s its track record?\n\n\n\nRELATED: Minnesota fraud cases at risk amid US Attorney exodus\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minnesota Attorney General’s Office laying off 17 employees, rising costs a factor first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/minnesota-attorney-generals-office-laying-off-17-employees-rising-costs-a-factor/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ashley Halbach","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:49:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F03%2FKeithEllisonSept15.jpg","slug":"minnesota-attorney-generals-office-laying-off-17-employees-rising-costs-a-factor"},{"id":"2fppmc","title":"Live: Special Olympics USA Games coming to a close today in the Twin Cities","excerpt":"There are still some medals to give out before the closing ceremony at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Huntington Bank Stadium.","content":"There are still some medals to give out before the closing ceremony at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Huntington Bank Stadium.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/special-olympics-usa-games-2026-minnesota-schedule-tv-how-to-watch-venues/601856289","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T13:09:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"live-special-olympics-usa-games-coming-to-a-close-today-in-the-twin-cities"},{"id":"swaypq","title":"After cutting his St. Paul concert short, Lionel Richie postpones his next two shows","excerpt":"Upon doctors’ orders, he’ll rest before performing again on Tuesday.","content":"Upon doctors’ orders, he’ll rest before performing again on Tuesday.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/lionel-richie-dizzy-earth-wind-and-fire-dino-soldo-grand-casino-arena-united-center-chicago/601861850","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:25:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"after-cutting-his-st-paul-concert-short-lionel-richie-postpones-his-next-two-shows"},{"id":"iyzj9f","title":"Ramstad: It’s no wonder Minnesotans don’t like data centers","excerpt":"Tech executives and big investors seem clueless as to why the public distrusts them.","content":"Tech executives and big investors seem clueless as to why the public distrusts them.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/ramstad-its-no-wonder-minnesotans-dont-like-data-centers/601844300","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"ramstad-its-no-wonder-minnesotans-dont-like-data-centers"},{"id":"ee3hem","title":"Scoggins: Lynx rookie Olivia Miles’ signature move is already drawing imitators","excerpt":"Miles, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, has played a huge role in her team’s success thanks to her one-handed layups.","content":"Miles, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, has played a huge role in her team’s success thanks to her one-handed layups.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lynx-olivia-miles-cheryl-reeve-wnba-draft-rookie-of-the-year-stats-odds-point-guard/601860149","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:00:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"scoggins-lynx-rookie-olivia-miles-signature-move-is-already-drawing-imitators"},{"id":"3colea","title":"Minnesota reacts to Naz Reid leaving Timberwolves: Honks, billboards and heartbreak","excerpt":"Naz Reid may be leaving the Timberwolves, but Minnesota fans are making sure he knows he’s still loved.","content":"Naz Reid may be leaving the Timberwolves, but Minnesota fans are making sure he knows he’s still loved.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-reacts-naz-reid-leaving-timberwolves-honks-billboards-heartbreak","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Corin.Hoggard@fox.com (Corin Hoggard)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:56:44.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F6s-honk-if-you-love-naz-reid_00.00.35.38.jpg","slug":"minnesota-reacts-to-naz-reid-leaving-timberwolves-honks-billboards-and-heartbreak"},{"id":"kiyt02","title":"Uber board sued over compliance failures that led to sexual abuse lawsuits","excerpt":"A new lawsuit targets Uber’s board of directors, alleging that executives and board members cut critical compliance corners, ultimately paving the way for a wave of sexual assault and harassment lawsuits against the company.","content":"A new lawsuit targets Uber’s board of directors, alleging that executives and board members cut critical compliance corners, ultimately paving the way for a wave of sexual assault and harassment lawsuits against the company.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/uber-board-sued-compliance-sexual-abuse-lawsuits","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:41:01.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fuber.jpg","slug":"uber-board-sued-over-compliance-failures-that-led-to-sexual-abuse-lawsuits"},{"id":"3y3d12","title":"4 Eden Prairie firefighters recognized with national award for saving infant from burning townhome","excerpt":"Four Eden Prairie firefighters have been recognized for saving an infant from a burning townhome two years ago.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota recognized Assistant Fire Chiefs Justin Johnson and Matt Worthington, who was a captain at the time, and firefighters Joshua ...","content":"Four Eden Prairie firefighters have been recognized for saving an infant from a burning townhome two years ago.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota recognized Assistant Fire Chiefs Justin Johnson and Matt Worthington, who was a captain at the time, and firefighters Joshua Privette and Michael Do as “Hometown Heroes” in a ceremony on Thursday.\n\n\n\nOn May 31, 2024, the four men were among the first to respond to a fire on the 8500 block of Cardiff Lane in Eden Prairie.\n\n\n\nUnited States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen, Assistant Chief Justin Johnson, Assistant Chief Matt Worthington, Firefighter Joshua Privette, Firefighter Michael Do, and Chief Scott Gerber (DOJ)\n\n\n\nRELATED: Infant hospitalized after townhome fire in Eden Prairie\n\n\n\nAccording to court documents, five people, a man and four children, were inside the home when the fire started, and when crews arrived, a 9-month-old baby was still inside.\n\n\n\nJohnson directed the crew to perform an immediate search, and the firefighters entered without a hose line. During the search, Privette found the infant in a playpen upstairs and the crew carried the child outside. \n\n\n\nThe child survived her injuries and “continues to thrive today,” the Department of Justice said.\n\n\n\n“These four men entered a burning home with no certainty of what they would encounter and emerged carrying a child to safety,” said U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen. “Their actions reflect the spirit of liberty, service, and civic responsibility that Freedom 250 was created to celebrate.”\n\n\n\nFreedom 250 is an initiative to highlight people “whose dedication, bravery, and leadership have made a significant difference in their communities as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.”\n\n\n\nSuspect sentenced\n\n\n\nOne of the women who stayed at the house told law enforcement she believed her ex-boyfriend set the fire. She identified her ex-boyfriend as Abdirahman Abdi Abdullahi and said he had come to the house two days prior, kicked the door in, and threatened to kill her.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Charges: Eden Prairie man threatened to kill ex 2 days before starting house fire that sent infant to hospital\n\n\n\nSurveillance video from nearby businesses showed a man dressed in black parking a Jeep in the back of a business before grabbing a white trash bag and red gas can from the back of the car and walking in the direction of the home just minutes before the fire.\n\n\n\nAbout six minutes later, the man was seen on video running back to the Jeep with the gas can and speeding away, according to the criminal complaint.\n\n\n\nAn investigation showed that the Jeep was rented in Eden Prairie on May 28, 2024, by a man who works with Abdullahi. Investigators who spoke with the man said he told law enforcement he rented the vehicle and immediately gave it to Abdullahi, according to the complaint.\n\n\n\nThe ex-girlfriend of Abdullahi confirmed his identity in the surveillance video and confirmed he was driving a red Jeep when he came to the home to threaten her.\n\n\n\nWhen Abdullahi was arrested, officers found clothing that matched what the suspect wore in surveillance footage, court officials said.\n\n\n\nLast month, Abdullahi was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to arson resulting in personal injury.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Hennepin County man sentenced to 15 years for townhome arson with 4 kids inside\n\n\n\n\nThe post 4 Eden Prairie firefighters recognized with national award for saving infant from burning townhome first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/4-eden-prairie-firefighters-recognized-with-national-award-for-saving-infant-from-burning-townhome/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:39:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDOJFIRE.jpg","slug":"4-eden-prairie-firefighters-recognized-with-national-award-for-saving-infant-from-burning-townhome"},{"id":"5npa1o","title":"Driver had alcohol, marijuana and cocaine in system during fatal bicyclist crash: Charges","excerpt":"A Minneapolis man has been charged after he allegedly hit and killed a bicyclist while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.","content":"A Minneapolis man has been charged after he allegedly hit and killed a bicyclist while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-fatal-bicycle-crash-charges","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Madison.Hunter@fox.com (Madison Hunter)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:34:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F12%2Fe7b6f027-5ed504e8-A2.jpg","slug":"driver-had-alcohol-marijuana-and-cocaine-in-system-during-fatal-bicyclist-crash-charges"},{"id":"ryauok","title":"6/25 What’s Happening this Weekend","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/25 What’s Happening this Weekend6/25 What's Happening this Weekend\n\n\n\nKelli Hanson has some ideas for t...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/25 What’s Happening this Weekend6/25 What's Happening this Weekend\n\n\n\nKelli Hanson has some ideas for things to do this weekend.\n\n\n\n\nThe Great Midwest Rib Fest  \n\n\n\nTwin Cities Irish Fest Block Party Fundraiser  \n\n\n\nLittle Crow Water Ski Show  \n\n\n\nHistoric Mayowood Tours \n\n\n\nWayzata Art Experience  \n\nThe post 6/25 What’s Happening this Weekend first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/6-25-whats-happening-this-weekend/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:33:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-1-8.jpg","slug":"625-whats-happening-this-weekend"},{"id":"9odtoj","title":"Minuteman Press Franchise Owner Dave Forster Reflects on 40 Years in Minneapolis - 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Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:13:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FJ6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc%3Ds0-w300","slug":"mn-weather-nice-friday-before-steamy-weekend-fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul"},{"id":"m5k8c3","title":"NAACP calls for resignation of Mpls Housing Director - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE9ZSW43Zml2b1lXcHF4MGl5YWFQTGhYcXpwam1JeHc5V0duYktybndGa21lTUVQUGpjRDRESVFjaWtnUHpWcmlrWFY2a2lvTk82amRnQlNnVlhBX1XSAWBBVV95cUxNbW5SZldmXy10em41VmN5cllKR09mVGlWLTMyMVpWU1FQT1c0RzE0aEhnc0pRMVgtVVY3cWhZLVRFbF9tci0zTHlFRWRVV2VtUGdaVTFvbmxmaXV...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE9ZSW43Zml2b1lXcHF4MGl5YWFQTGhYcXpwam1JeHc5V0duYktybndGa21lTUVQUGpjRDRESVFjaWtnUHpWcmlrWFY2a2lvTk82amRnQlNnVlhBX1XSAWBBVV95cUxNbW5SZldmXy10em41VmN5cllKR09mVGlWLTMyMVpWU1FQT1c0RzE0aEhnc0pRMVgtVVY3cWhZLVRFbF9tci0zTHlFRWRVV2VtUGdaVTFvbmxmaXVRRE94LXo?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">NAACP calls for resignation of Mpls Housing Director</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE9ZSW43Zml2b1lXcHF4MGl5YWFQTGhYcXpwam1JeHc5V0duYktybndGa21lTUVQUGpjRDRESVFjaWtnUHpWcmlrWFY2a2lvTk82amRnQlNnVlhBX1XSAWBBVV95cUxNbW5SZldmXy10em41VmN5cllKR09mVGlWLTMyMVpWU1FQT1c0RzE0aEhnc0pRMVgtVVY3cWhZLVRFbF9tci0zTHlFRWRVV2VtUGdaVTFvbmxmaXVRRE94LXo?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:25:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"naacp-calls-for-resignation-of-mpls-housing-director-fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul"},{"id":"s69657","title":"Soccer fans gather in Minneapolis for U.S-Turkiye match-up - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE5fRWpMaDVjbVJ4emdxdlFyMEtzajBNZmhKZ2IydHI3YzJBZFE3WFM0TG1LN3dDOFVMb0diOGJmaWpxaHpJcGJMSUdMeFpiSEFfOUVhY1RBQThkN0XSAWBBVV95cUxPWWIxbE5MWVVxTDUzWTA0dVE4N0tjVEtNcnFDd0hESk5VY0M3YllueTRlZk15WTRLMVRoNlJIVk1JajJLWEFHN0wxSVdhaEVVc1V2OTg3Y2d2OTF...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE5fRWpMaDVjbVJ4emdxdlFyMEtzajBNZmhKZ2IydHI3YzJBZFE3WFM0TG1LN3dDOFVMb0diOGJmaWpxaHpJcGJMSUdMeFpiSEFfOUVhY1RBQThkN0XSAWBBVV95cUxPWWIxbE5MWVVxTDUzWTA0dVE4N0tjVEtNcnFDd0hESk5VY0M3YllueTRlZk15WTRLMVRoNlJIVk1JajJLWEFHN0wxSVdhaEVVc1V2OTg3Y2d2OTFyalhEVU0?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Soccer fans gather in Minneapolis for U.S-Turkiye match-up</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE5fRWpMaDVjbVJ4emdxdlFyMEtzajBNZmhKZ2IydHI3YzJBZFE3WFM0TG1LN3dDOFVMb0diOGJmaWpxaHpJcGJMSUdMeFpiSEFfOUVhY1RBQThkN0XSAWBBVV95cUxPWWIxbE5MWVVxTDUzWTA0dVE4N0tjVEtNcnFDd0hESk5VY0M3YllueTRlZk15WTRLMVRoNlJIVk1JajJLWEFHN0wxSVdhaEVVc1V2OTg3Y2d2OTFyalhEVU0?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:13:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"soccer-fans-gather-in-minneapolis-for-us-turkiye-match-up-fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul"},{"id":"3o73vo","title":"MN weather: Thursday evening forecast - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE9TUG1PVEFnTGs5aG9FeUtHVEtQQlQ0SVg2aE5lbjVCUDk2T0tyT21MUERyMGh3RnFFNnI4V204dDZEZnpJUWJlWVVrM0pJU05GR1UwbENFeUJpSkHSAWBBVV95cUxQcDVXa05rUHZ4dFY2dFBkLUxERjA1bF9sU210aFltVzZLcThXSEVtdkZXSFZzY1J5NDdkU3BvWUt5YzRBZmQ1WHhuc1VpTlBOZWM1WG1tZWR0dUp...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE9TUG1PVEFnTGs5aG9FeUtHVEtQQlQ0SVg2aE5lbjVCUDk2T0tyT21MUERyMGh3RnFFNnI4V204dDZEZnpJUWJlWVVrM0pJU05GR1UwbENFeUJpSkHSAWBBVV95cUxQcDVXa05rUHZ4dFY2dFBkLUxERjA1bF9sU210aFltVzZLcThXSEVtdkZXSFZzY1J5NDdkU3BvWUt5YzRBZmQ1WHhuc1VpTlBOZWM1WG1tZWR0dUpxNjZoaUo?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">MN weather: Thursday evening forecast</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE9TUG1PVEFnTGs5aG9FeUtHVEtQQlQ0SVg2aE5lbjVCUDk2T0tyT21MUERyMGh3RnFFNnI4V204dDZEZnpJUWJlWVVrM0pJU05GR1UwbENFeUJpSkHSAWBBVV95cUxQcDVXa05rUHZ4dFY2dFBkLUxERjA1bF9sU210aFltVzZLcThXSEVtdkZXSFZzY1J5NDdkU3BvWUt5YzRBZmQ1WHhuc1VpTlBOZWM1WG1tZWR0dUpxNjZoaUo?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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If you love waterfront dining with a cozy, family-owned feel, Birch’s on the Lake is about to become your new favorite spot. Reporter Kristin Haubrich heads out to check it out and trust us, those views of Long Lake do not disappoint.\nThe post Birch’s on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/birchs-on-the-lake-brewhouse-supperclub/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:30:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-29.jpg","slug":"birchs-on-the-lake-brewhouse-supperclub"},{"id":"kdtzrb","title":"Minneapolis charter school facing another sexual abuse lawsuit","excerpt":"A former student is suing Best Academy alongside a youth development program known as Hospitality House after he was sexually assaulted and videotaped by a former teacher, according to a lawsuit filed this week.","content":"A former student is suing Best Academy alongside a youth development program known as Hospitality House after he was sexually assaulted and videotaped by a former teacher, according to a lawsuit filed this week.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-charter-school-facing-another-sexual-abuse-lawsuit","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nathan.O&apos;Neal@fox.com (Nathan O&apos;Neal)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:58:37.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhjermstad-lawsuit-thumbnail-.jpeg","slug":"minneapolis-charter-school-facing-another-sexual-abuse-lawsuit"},{"id":"ssclga","title":"Minneapolis Father And Son Indicted In Tax Fraud Conspiracy - 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Here’s the latest.","excerpt":"Despite reservations among some members, the city council voted to legalize bathhouses but still needs to set up regulations before they can open.","content":"Despite reservations among some members, the city council voted to legalize bathhouses but still needs to set up regulations before they can open.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-city-council-legalize-adult-bathhouses/601860705","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:57:20.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minneapolis-city-council-votes-to-repeal-gay-bathhouse-ban-heres-the-latest"},{"id":"u1dwle","title":"Lavender Magazine ends its three-decade run","excerpt":"The storied Minnesota LGBTQ publication shuttered abruptly, days before Twin Cities Pride.","content":"The storied Minnesota LGBTQ publication shuttered abruptly, days before Twin Cities Pride.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/lavender-magazine-ends-its-three-decade-run/601861514","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:30:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"lavender-magazine-ends-its-three-decade-run"},{"id":"wxcotl","title":"Supreme Court ruling on immigrant protections could affect thousands in Minnesota","excerpt":"The justices ruled that courts cannot review the Trump administration’s decisions to end Temporary Protected Status, a move that could affect immigrants in Somalia and Ethiopia.","content":"The justices ruled that courts cannot review the Trump administration’s decisions to end Temporary Protected Status, a move that could affect immigrants in Somalia and Ethiopia.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/supreme-court-ruling-on-immigrant-protections-could-affect-thousands-in-minnesota/601861526","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:24:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"supreme-court-ruling-on-immigrant-protections-could-affect-thousands-in-minnesota"},{"id":"5tpo8u","title":"Timberwolves trade Naz Reid to Charlotte Hornets in deal for LaMelo Ball","excerpt":"Ball will pair with Anthony Edwards in the Wolves backcourt, but the team loses perhaps its most popular player.","content":"Ball will pair with Anthony Edwards in the Wolves backcourt, but the team loses perhaps its most popular player.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/lamelo-ball-traded-naz-reid-minnesota-timberwolves-charlotte/601861480","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:21:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"timberwolves-trade-naz-reid-to-charlotte-hornets-in-deal-for-lamelo-ball"},{"id":"fzrjui","title":"Tell us why you love Naz Reid in two words (or more)","excerpt":"Reid arrived in Minnesota six years ago and became a fan favorite with the Wolves, inspiring a two-word refrain for tattoos, towels and more at Target Center and beyond.","content":"Reid arrived in Minnesota six years ago and became a fan favorite with the Wolves, inspiring a two-word refrain for tattoos, towels and more at Target Center and beyond.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-timberwolves-naz-reid-lamelo-ball-charlotte-hornets-trade-fans-nba-draft-towels/601861738","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:21:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"tell-us-why-you-love-naz-reid-in-two-words-or-more"},{"id":"of95br","title":"Father-daughter wedding dance gets an upgrade","excerpt":"Nostalgia and technology are pushing the demand for dance lessons and tailored choreographies.","content":"Nostalgia and technology are pushing the demand for dance lessons and tailored choreographies.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/father-daughter-wedding-dance-gets-an-upgrade/601860506","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"father-daughter-wedding-dance-gets-an-upgrade"},{"id":"lbvd5h","title":"Falcon chicks on the DNR camera get banded and examined","excerpt":"The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) successfully banded its three FalconCam chicks earlier this week.\n\n\n\nIt is a yearly tradition for the young peregrine falcons featured on the DNR’s FalconCam to receive an identification band on their legs a few weeks after hatching and a brief ...","content":"The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) successfully banded its three FalconCam chicks earlier this week.\n\n\n\nIt is a yearly tradition for the young peregrine falcons featured on the DNR’s FalconCam to receive an identification band on their legs a few weeks after hatching and a brief health checkup to ensure they are all right.\n\n\n\nEach chick received a silver identification band and a two-colored field-readable band. According to the DNR, the bands are sized to each species, which ensures the chicks won’t be harmed as they continue to grow.\n\n\n\n\nCourtesy: MN DNR\n\n\n\nCourtesy: MN DNR\n\n\n\n\nEach chick is banded to help provide data on peregrine falcons, such as how they live and where they travel.\n\n\n\nThis year, the DNR said that of the five eggs laid, only three hatched, bringing two males and one unidentified falcon chick into the world. \n\n\n\nThe third chick was unidentified because its weight was “between” that of males and females at this time, which is how researchers identify the sex of peregrines. It is either a “small female” or a “large male,” according to the DNR.\n\n\n\nThe unhatched eggs were retrieved for “containment analysis” with the Chicago Field Museum. \n\n\n\nCourtesy: MN DNR\n\n\n\nIn the coming weeks, the falcon chicks are expected to become more active, walking around their nest box, stretching their wing, and begin to preen. \n\n\n\nAs the time for fledging nears, the chicks will grow darker feathers better suited for flying than their fluffy white down feathers. \n\n\n\nThe parents may be less visible on the camera as they continue hunting to feed their growing chicks. The chicks will begin to receive larger pieces of food from their parents and will practice tearing bits of flesh from prey to prepare them to hunt on their own.\n\n\n\nThe DNR expects the chicks to fledge around July 6-12 and will likely never be seen again on the DNR’s camera once they leave the nest. \nThe post Falcon chicks on the DNR camera get banded and examined first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/falcon-chicks-on-the-dnr-camera-get-banded-and-examined/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:14:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F2026-FalconCam-Chicks.jpg","slug":"falcon-chicks-on-the-dnr-camera-get-banded-and-examined"},{"id":"qby1vc","title":"Kurt Zellers is out in shakeup at Minnesota Business Partnership","excerpt":"The lobbying group replaced Zellers with co-interim CEOs, a former state director for Amy Klobuchar and a Republican aide.","content":"The lobbying group replaced Zellers with co-interim CEOs, a former state director for Amy Klobuchar and a Republican aide.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-business-partnership-leadership-shakeup-kurt-zellers-erika-nelson-abby-loesch/601861596","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:57:38.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"kurt-zellers-is-out-in-shakeup-at-minnesota-business-partnership"},{"id":"ihvrx0","title":"Bio-Techne will be sold for $11.3B, one of largest deals in Minnesota history","excerpt":"Germany drugmaker Merck KGaA will acquire the 50-year-old life sciences firm.","content":"Germany drugmaker Merck KGaA will acquire the 50-year-old life sciences firm.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/merck-buying-twin-cities-medtech-firm-bio-techne-for-113b/601861472","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:30:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"bio-techne-will-be-sold-for-113b-one-of-largest-deals-in-minnesota-history"},{"id":"l3frtq","title":"West Nile detected in Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota County mosquitoes","excerpt":"The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District said some mosquitoes in Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota counties have tested positive for West Nile Virus.\n\n\n\nMMCD said mosquitoes tested positive at one location in both Hennepin and Dakota counties, while two locations in Ramsey County tested positive.\n\n\n\n...","content":"The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District said some mosquitoes in Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota counties have tested positive for West Nile Virus.\n\n\n\nMMCD said mosquitoes tested positive at one location in both Hennepin and Dakota counties, while two locations in Ramsey County tested positive.\n\n\n\nThese findings, according to MMCD, are in line with years past and are “on schedule” with when West Nile typically appears in local mosquito populations.\n\n\n\nLast year was a record year for West Nile virus in Minnesota, with over 120 human cases, 50 of which were in the Twin Cities.\n\n\n\nResidents can take precautions by wearing insect repellent, covering exposed skin, and emptying standing water from their yards.\nThe post West Nile detected in Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota County mosquitoes first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/west-nile-detected-in-hennepin-ramsey-and-dakota-county-mosquitoes/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:12:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2FEARLY-MOSQUITO-SEASON_PKG_00.00.06.58.jpg","slug":"west-nile-detected-in-hennepin-ramsey-and-dakota-county-mosquitoes"},{"id":"y6jn3b","title":"Forecast First Alert: Dangerous heat, humidity next week","excerpt":"Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued a Forecast First Alert due to dangerous heat and humidity levels that will arrive next week. ALERT DAYS currently include Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.\n\n\n\nTiming\n\n\n\nStarting on Sunday, weather conditions will feel very different than now.\n\n\n\nHumidity will...","content":"Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued a Forecast First Alert due to dangerous heat and humidity levels that will arrive next week. ALERT DAYS currently include Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.\n\n\n\nTiming\n\n\n\nStarting on Sunday, weather conditions will feel very different than now.\n\n\n\nHumidity will spike and temperatures will climb near 90 degrees each day from Sunday through much of next week.\n\n\n\nHeat index values will range from 100 to 108 degrees all week, and the heat wave could also cause some severe storms in the overnight hours some nights.\n\n\n\nFull Forecast from Minnesota’s Weather Authority\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nBy Sunday, all but the very northern part of Minnesota will be facing a “moderate” heat risk, with much of southern and western Minnesota in a “major” heat risk zone.\n\n\n\nStarting Monday, all areas south of Duluth, including in western Wisconsin, will be in a “major” heat risk zone, with some spots facing “extreme” heat risks.\n\n\n\nThose risks will remain throughout the week. For reference, heat risks are broken down as follows:\n\n\n\n\n“Moderate” — Affects those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without cooling/hydration, and some health systems and industries.\n\n\n\n“Major” — Affects anyone without cooling/hydration as well as health systems and industries.\n\n\n\n“Extreme” — Rare and/or long-duration extreme heat with no overnight relief affecting anyone without cooling/hydration as well as health systems, industries, and infrastructure.\n\n\n\n\nThreats\n\n\n\nExtreme heat causes bodies to work harder, which can lead to a variety of illnesses and health issues, according to health experts. Those can include:\n\n\n\n\nHeat exhaustion,\n\n\n\nHeat stroke,\n\n\n\nDehydration, and\n\n\n\nWorsened pre-existing conditions.\n\n\n\n\nThe most vulnerable to those threats during extreme heat, according to the Minnesota Department of Health, are anyone with:\n\n\n\n\nCardiovascular disease,\n\n\n\nDiabetes, or\n\n\n\nAsthma, or those who are:\n\n\n\nPregnant,\n\n\n\nElderly,\n\n\n\nVery young.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs always, follow changing conditions and the latest on severe weather in the KSTP app and on KSTP’s social media pages.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Forecast First Alert: Dangerous heat, humidity next week first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/forecast-first-alert-dangerous-heat-humidity-next-week/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:06:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2FForecast-First-Alert.jpg","slug":"forecast-first-alert-dangerous-heat-humidity-next-week"},{"id":"mb8tmx","title":"At 40, she went back to college. What she found surprised her.","excerpt":"After nearly two decades away from the classroom, Jacquelynne Sutton came to Normandale Community College and discovered a path forward in community health, and herself.\n\n\n\nAt 40, Jacquelynne wasn’t planning to go back to school. “I woke up one day and thought, I have to do something,” she says. ...","content":"After nearly two decades away from the classroom, Jacquelynne Sutton came to Normandale Community College and discovered a path forward in community health, and herself.\n\n\n\nAt 40, Jacquelynne wasn’t planning to go back to school. “I woke up one day and thought, I have to do something,” she says. “I want to go back.” It had been nearly 20 years since she last sat in a classroom. Like many adults considering returning to college, the doubts came quickly.\n\n\n\nAm I going to be the oldest person there? Will I belong? Can I keep up?\n\n\n\nThose questions stop a lot of people before they begin. Across the country, more than 42 million Americans have some college credit but no degree. For many, the challenge isn’t ability; it’s finding a place where resuming their education actually feels possible.\n\n\n\nFor Sutton, that place was Normandale Community College.\n\n\n\nFinding a Way Back\n\n\n\nHer path to Normandale started with a connection through Project for Pride in Living, which introduced her to Normandale’s Community Health Worker (CHW) certificate program.\n\n\n\n“I was already good at connecting people with resources and helping others,” she says. “When I saw the program at Normandale, I thought, this is something I could really do.”\n\n\n\nStill, walking into that first class wasn’t easy. The questions lingered about her age, her place, and whether she’d feel out of sync after so much time away. Those questions didn’t last long.\n\n\n\n“At Normandale, I didn’t feel out of place at all,” she says. “There were people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. No one was judging you.”\n\n\n\nThat sense of belonging, something Normandale intentionally builds into its classrooms, changed everything. What started as a tentative step became something she could fully commit to. It also reinforced a powerful realization: it’s never too late to start something new.\n\n\n\nJacquelynne Sutton Credit: Jacquelynne Sutton\n\n\n\nRemoving the Roadblocks\n\n\n\nFor many returning students, the biggest barriers aren’t academic; they’re practical. Can I afford it? How would I fit this into my life? Would I have to start over? At Normandale, Sutton found those questions met with real solutions.\n\n\n\nThrough a partnership connected to her program, her tuition was covered, removing one of the biggest obstacles adult learners face. That allowed her to focus entirely on learning, rather than constantly weighing tradeoffs.\n\n\n\n“I loved the professors at Normandale, every single one of them,” she says. “They all had different teaching styles, but they were incredible.” Just as important was the mentorship that continued even after the program ended, offering her steady support as she figured out her next step.\n\n\n\nAt Normandale, many programs are designed specifically for adult learners, like shorter-term classes, hybrid and online options, and support systems that reflect the realities of balancing school with work and family.\n\n\n\nThere’s also a growing focus on recognizing what students already bring. Through Credit for Prior Learning, students can apply past coursework, job experience, and certifications toward a credential, helping many avoid starting over and continuing to move forward.\n\n\n\nA New Direction\n\n\n\nSoon after finishing her certificate, and encouraged by a classmate she met at Normandale, she secured a role at Fairview Hospital as a community health worker. Now, she helps patients navigate complex systems, connect to resources, and stay on track with their care.\n\n\n\n“I love what I do,” she says. “It feels good to go to work every day. You know you’re making a difference.”\n\n\n\nHer Normandale experience continues to show up in her work. Several of her former classmates now work alongside her, reflecting how closely the college’s programs connect to real workforce needs across the Twin Cities.\n\n\n\nFinishing Something That Still Matters\n\n\n\nSutton’s journey reflects what many returning students discover: they are often closer to their goals than they think and more prepared than they realize. Coming back becomes less about starting over, and more about finishing something that still matters. For those considering a return, Sutton’s advice is simple: “You just have to try,” she says. “You never know where it will take you, or who you’ll meet along the way.”\n\n\n\nNormandale graduate hugging son. Credit: James Buffington\n\n\n\nTaking the First Step\n\n\n\nAt Normandale, that first step is designed to feel manageable. Many prospective students begin with a one-on-one conversation, meeting with an advisor who can review past credits, talk through career goals, and outline what a path forward could look like based on their life and schedule.\n\n\n\nThose conversations are available year-round, both in person and online. For those who prefer to explore in a broader way, Normandale also offers open house events in June, October and April where visitors can meet faculty, connect with advisors, and get a feel for the campus community.\n\n\n\nWhether it starts with a conversation or a visit to campus, that first step can turn a long-held idea into something real. If you are interested in what your next first step could be, Normandale is here for you. Learn more at www.normandale.edu/return.\n\n\nThe post At 40, she went back to college. What she found surprised her. appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/sponsored/at-40-she-went-back-to-college-what-she-found-surprised-her/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Normandale Community College","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:02:00.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F1-8.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"at-40-she-went-back-to-college-what-she-found-surprised-her"},{"id":"krljlk","title":"Rediscover the Hidden Gems of University Avenue","excerpt":"University Avenue is home to some of the Twin Cities’ most unique, community-rooted businesses. Through the Saint Paul Commercial Corridor Program, Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) is spotlighting businesses between Lexington Parkway and Rice Street throughout June and July, sharing the stor...","content":"University Avenue is home to some of the Twin Cities’ most unique, community-rooted businesses. Through the Saint Paul Commercial Corridor Program, Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) is spotlighting businesses between Lexington Parkway and Rice Street throughout June and July, sharing the stories that make this stretch of University Avenue special.\n\n\n\nAs part of the Hidden Gems on University Avenue campaign, visitors may notice window clings, yard signs, billboards and digital content highlighting participating businesses throughout the area. The campaign also includes an online business directory at www.ndc-mn.org/gems, making it easy to discover restaurants, retailers, service providers and community spaces along University Avenue. Local influencers will also be exploring the district and sharing their experiences throughout the summer, helping introduce even more people to the businesses that call University Avenue home.\n\n\n\nAt its core, the campaign is an invitation to the community. Whether you’re a longtime resident, a frequent Green Line rider or someone simply looking to try something new, Hidden Gems on University Avenue encourages people to stop in, explore and support the businesses that help make this corridor what it is.\n\n\n\nTo better understand the stories behind the campaign, we spent a day experiencing the corridor from a different perspective. We rode the Green Line, stopping along University Avenue to visit businesses and connect with the people behind them. We know this avenue well, but experiencing it one stop at a time served as a reminder that even familiar places can hold unexpected discoveries. Throughout the day, we found ourselves uncovering new stories, meeting new entrepreneurs and gaining a deeper appreciation for the businesses that make this stretch of Saint Paul so distinctive.\n\n\n\nBrick By Brick, located near the intersection of Victoria Street and University Avenue reflects a new generation of entrepreneurs building businesses in Saint Paul. Credit: NDC\n\n\n\nStarting near Lexington Parkway, we worked our way east, using the Green Line to connect us from one stop to the next. One of our first stops was The Best Steak House, a neighborhood staple that has operated at the corner of Victoria Street and University Avenue for more than 40 years. Just across the street, we stepped into Brick By Brick, a business created by young entrepreneurs selling collectibles, sneakers and apparel alongside artwork from local Minnesota artists. The two businesses couldn’t have felt more different, but together they reflected one of the things that stood out most throughout the day: a place where longtime business owners and a new generation of entrepreneurs are building side by side.\n\n\n\nLocated near Dale Street and University Avenue, Trung Nam French Bakery is a longtime part of the neighborhood. Photo courtesy of NDC\n\n\n\nOur next stop brought us to Dale Street, where we visited Flava Coffee and Trung Nam French Bakery. Flava is a familiar stop for many of us, a place where people gather over coffee, hold meetings and catch up with friends. Throughout our time there, customers flowed in and out, creating the kind of energy that makes a neighborhood coffee shop feel like part of the community. Just down the avenue at Trung Nam, customers moved steadily through the doors for pastries and baked goods. Together, they offered a glimpse into the everyday life of the neighborhood.\n\n\n\nSisouvanh Soumountha stands inside ZAO Bakery + Cafe, one of several family-owned businesses her family has operated along University Avenue. Credit: NDC\n\n\n\nContinuing east, one of the most memorable conversations of the day took place at ZAO Bakery + Cafe. The food was wonderful, but it was the owner’s story that stayed with us. She shared how her family business began with 88 Oriental Foods, expanded to Basil Café and eventually grew to include ZAO Bakery + Cafe. What stood out most was how proudly she spoke about her children stepping into leadership roles and carrying the family business forward. Watching her greet regulars, check-in with her team and welcome us like old friends, it was easy to see the care she brings to every interaction.\n\n\n\nThe koi pond at Peking Garden is a familiar sight for many visitors to the longtime University Avenue restaurant. Credit: NDC\n\n\n\nWe wrapped up our day in the Little Mekong Cultural District, which spans University Avenue between Mackubin Street and Marion Street. The area is home to a wide range of Asian-owned businesses, restaurants and cultural spaces. One stop that stood out was XIA Books & Cafe, a bookstore and cafe dedicated entirely to books by Asian authors. We also stopped by Peking Garden to take in the restaurant’s storied koi pond. Like so many of the businesses we visited that day, both offered experiences you wouldn’t expect to find just a few Green Line stops from where we started.\n\n\n\nXIA Books & Cafe is located in Saint Paul’s Little Mekong Cultural District along University Avenue. Credit: NDC\n\n\n\nAs the day went on, we continued to encounter businesses, stories and experiences that deepened our appreciation for University Avenue. But what stayed with us most wasn’t any one meal, shop or purchase. It was the business owners who had spent decades building something for their communities, entrepreneurs just getting started and the stories behind each storefront. By the end of the day, we were reminded that this district isn’t defined by any one business. It’s defined by the people who make it what it is.\n\n\n\nThe Hidden Gems on University Avenue campaign invites the community to experience the area the same way we did, with curiosity and a willingness to explore. Whether you’re taking the Green Line, meeting friends for lunch or simply looking for somewhere new to spend an afternoon, the stretch between Lexington and Rice Street offers countless opportunities to discover something unexpected.\n\n\n\nWhile our day only scratched the surface, there are dozens of businesses throughout the district worth exploring. Community members can find a directory of participating businesses at www.ndc-mn.org/gems.\n\n\n\nBusiness owners located along the avenue who are interested in learning more about the campaign or getting involved are encouraged to connect with Neighborhood Development Center by emailing communications@ndc-mn.org.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Rediscover the Hidden Gems of University Avenue appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/sponsored/rediscover-the-hidden-gems-of-university-avenue/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Neighborhood Development Center","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:01:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FHidden-Gems-Logo_1800x1200_Border-1.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"rediscover-the-hidden-gems-of-university-avenue"},{"id":"un713v","title":"Animal Allies takes in nine Great Dane puppies after fire","excerpt":"https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/animal-allies-takes-in-nine-great-dane-puppies-after-fire\nThe post Animal Allies takes in nine Great Dane puppies after fire first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/animal-allies-takes-in-nine-great-dane-puppies-after-fire\nThe post Animal Allies takes in nine Great Dane puppies after fire first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/animal-allies-takes-in-nine-great-dane-puppies-after-fire/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:51:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wdio.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAnimal-Allies-Great-Dane-Puppies-e1782398012623.jpg","slug":"animal-allies-takes-in-nine-great-dane-puppies-after-fire"},{"id":"7ms5u","title":"Watch: Gary Trent Sr. reacts to Timberwolves acquiring LaMelo Ball","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Former Wolf Gary Trent Sr. interview on LaMelo Ball coming to Wolves, 6-25-26 \n\n\n\nKSTP Sports’ Darren ‘Do...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Former Wolf Gary Trent Sr. interview on LaMelo Ball coming to Wolves, 6-25-26 \n\n\n\nKSTP Sports’ Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson caught up on Thursday afternoon with former Timberwolves forward (2001-2004) and developmental coach (KAT’s rookie year) Gary Trent Sr. They went back-and-forth on the Wolves’ acquisition of point guard LaMelo Ball.\n\n\n\n***Click the video box above to watch our conversation with Trent Sr.***\n\n\n\nRELATED: LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid\n\n\n\nThe Charlotte Hornets agreed to trade Ball, their starting point guard, and Josh Green to the Wolves for power forward Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round draft pick, three first-round pick swaps and three future second-round picks.\n\n\n\nThe 24-year-old Ball, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft, had three years left on a five-year, $203.9 million designated rookie contract with the Hornets, which was a franchise record.\n\n\n\nAn All-Star in 2022, Ball has struggled with ankle and foot injuries during his career, but he played in 72 games last season and averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game, helping the Hornets win 44 games before being blown out in the play-in tournament by the Orlando Magic.\n\n\n\nBall finished second in the league in 3s made last year with 272, one behind rookie teammate Kon Knueppel.\n\n\n\nBall is considered an exceptional offensive player, but his shortcomings on the defensive end were at times a source of irritation for coach Charles Lee.\n\n\n\nStill, Ball’s ability to create opportunities for his teammates off the dribble, his exceptional passing and unique knack for getting off 3-pointers — with shots often coming off one foot — via a stepback move, make him one of the league’s most dynamic scoring point guards.\n\n\n\nBut Ball was never able to get the Hornets to the playoffs in his six seasons with the club, with injuries playing a role. Before this season, Ball missed 141 games over the previous three seasons.\n\n\n\nThis trade is expected to be included as part of the transaction in which Minnesota agreed to send Julius Randle to Brooklyn in a deal that involved the Chicago Bulls, a second person with knowledge of the agreement told the AP. It will create an NBA-record trade exception of nearly $41 million for the Hornets.\n\n\n\nThe deals cannot be finalized until July 6, when the league moratorium on such moves is lifted.\n\n\n\nIt’s another blockbuster for the league, which has seen Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded by Milwaukee to Miami for a package that includes Tyler Herro, a move that followed the Randle deal before the draft.\n\n\n\nReid, 26, has spent all seven of his NBA seasons with the Timberwolves.\n\n\n\nAfter reaching the Western Conference finals in 2024 and 2025, the Timberwolves stagnated at times last season and were ousted in six games in the second round of the playoffs by the runner-up San Antonio Spurs.\n\n\n\nPresident of basketball operations Tim Connelly has never been shy about aggressive pursuit of roster improvement, from the package of draft picks he sent the Utah Jazz in 2022 for defensive ace Rudy Gobert shortly after taking the job in Minnesota, to the stunning trade of franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks two years ago.\n\n\n\nTo make this work, the Timberwolves had to give up one of the most popular players in their history in Reid, the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year who would’ve been in line for a starting spot after the departure of Randle.\n\n\n\nThe 6-foot-11 Reid, who went undrafted out of LSU in 2019, worked his way into an excellent offensive player with a shooter’s touch from the outside who has the quickness to get to the rim. Playing through a painful shoulder injury this season, Reid appeared in 77 regular-season games while averaging 13.6 points and a career-best 6.2 rebounds per game.\n\n\n\nTheir five-game loss in 2025 to the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder and their defeat by the Spurs last month made clear to the Timberwolves that they’re not yet at the championship level they’ve been chasing since building their roster around 2020 first overall pick Anthony Edwards. Now they’ll have the third pick in that draft to play next to Ball, one of the few remaining pure point guards in a league that has evolved toward more volume scorers serving as the primary initiators of the offense.\n\n\n\nTimberwolves coach Chris Finch lamented after the season his abrupt decision to make Edwards the starting point guard, a move Finch said last month set the whole team back.\n\n\n\nTrusty veteran Mike Conley will be a free agent and is now more of a limited-role player, leaving Minnesota’s front office looking outward for ball-handling options. The agreement to bring back Ayo Dosunmu went a long way toward solidifying the backcourt for the long term, but he’s more of a combo guard who can thrive off the ball.\n\n\n\nConnelly even hinted at a move like this on Tuesday night after the first round of the draft.\n\n\n\n“We have to ensure that we’re creating as many good shots as possible, specifically for Ant, and whether that’s on our present roster or whether it’s looking outside of our team, it’s something that we certainly have to address,” Connelly said.\n\n\n\nHornets general manager Jeff Peterson decline to address the trade during a news conference Thursday in which the team introduced first-round draft picks Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr.\n\n\n\n“There will be a time when we will address the roster and the transactions and stuff,” Peterson said. “We want to make this day about Christian and Hannes. They have earned it.”\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press contributed to this report\n\n\n\n\nThe post Watch: Gary Trent Sr. reacts to Timberwolves acquiring LaMelo Ball first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/watch-gary-trent-sr-reacts-to-timberwolves-acquiring-lamelo-ball/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Darren Wolfson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:50:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26176515142450-Cropped.jpg","slug":"watch-gary-trent-sr-reacts-to-timberwolves-acquiring-lamelo-ball"},{"id":"jbmoda","title":"3 arrested in connection with fire at former Eagan middle school","excerpt":"Eagan police say they arrested three people who were inside a decommissioned middle school that caught fire Wednesday night.\n\n\n\nAccording to Eagan Police Sgt. Dave Streefland, officers were patrolling near the former Metcalf Middle School on Diffley Road when they saw a broken window and smoke. T...","content":"Eagan police say they arrested three people who were inside a decommissioned middle school that caught fire Wednesday night.\n\n\n\nAccording to Eagan Police Sgt. Dave Streefland, officers were patrolling near the former Metcalf Middle School on Diffley Road when they saw a broken window and smoke. Two adults and one juvenile were arrested as they left the building.\n\n\n\nThe juvenile was released to a guardian on two misdemeanor charges, and a man and a woman were each booked into the Dakota County Jail on suspicion of burglary, trespassing and fleeing a peace officer.\n\n\n\nStreefland said the Eagan Fire Department put out the fire, but not before the building suffered severe smoke and water damage, rendering it unsafe for occupancy. \n\n\n\nThe Deputy State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire as a potential arson incident.\n\n\n\nBurnsville-Eagan-Savage Public Schools shuttered Metcalf Middle School in 2020 due to declining enrollment. \nThe post 3 arrested in connection with fire at former Eagan middle school first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/3-arrested-in-connection-with-fire-at-former-eagan-middle-school/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:07:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F0615-TR-EAGAN-STANDOFF_mp4_00.01.29.02.jpg","slug":"3-arrested-in-connection-with-fire-at-former-eagan-middle-school"},{"id":"cvrdgr","title":"BCA names St. Peter officer shot, suspect killed after pursuit and standoff","excerpt":"A week after a police pursuit and standoff ended with an officer hurt and a man dead in St. Peter, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified those involved.\n\n\n\nThe BCA identified the Nicollet County Deputy as Sgt. Dustin Struckman, who has 13 years of law enforcement expe...","content":"A week after a police pursuit and standoff ended with an officer hurt and a man dead in St. Peter, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified those involved.\n\n\n\nThe BCA identified the Nicollet County Deputy as Sgt. Dustin Struckman, who has 13 years of law enforcement experience, and St. Peter Officer Austin Buss, who has 8 years of experience. Both have been on critical incident leave, which is common for use-of-force incidents. \n\n\n\nThe man who reportedly led the two on a vehicle chase before barricading himself inside a home was identified as Jordan Michael Donahue, 21, of St. Peter.\n\n\n\nREAD MORE: St. Peter police officer shot in arm after pursuit suspect barricades himself inside home\n\n\n\nWhat happened?\n\n\n\nThe St. Peter Police Department said the incident started when Mankato police tried to stop a speeding vehicle the night of June 18.\n\n\n\nThat vehicle, which the BCA says Donahue was driving, continued into St. Peter, where Donahue eventually stopped and ran into the home of an acquaintance along Bunker Lane.\n\n\n\nWhen law enforcement arrived at the home, the BCA says they located a woman and a girl inside, who were both safely taken out of the home while Donahue stayed inside.\n\n\n\nAccording to the BCA, Sgt. Struckman, Officer Buss and other officers then entered the home to search for Donahue. While they attempted to go up a stairwell to the second floor of the house, Donahue reportedly fired a shot down the stairwell with a shotgun, striking Officer Buss in the arm and ballistic vest.\n\n\n\nBuss and Struckman reportedly returned fire and exited the house to tend to Buss’s injuries.\n\n\n\nOther officers then attempted to get Donahue to surrender. After an extended period of time trying to make contact with Donahue, officers flew a drone into the home and found he was dead due to a gunshot injury.\n\n\n\nAt this time, the BCA has not confirmed if the fatal injury came from one of the responding law enforcement officers or if it was self-inflicted. \n\n\n\nThe BCA is continuing to investigate. The agency noted that officers were wearing body cameras, which captured parts of the incident, but that footage is still being reviewed.\n\n\n\nDonations\n\n\n\nLaw Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), the union representing St. Peter police, says Buss suffered serious injuries and remains in recovery.\n\n\n\nSt. Peter police officer Austin Buss (Courtesy: LELS)\n\n\n\nLELS is accepting donations on behalf of Buss and his family here or by mail using the information below.\n\n\n\nMake Checks Payable To:LELS Benevolent FundAttn: Austin Buss2700 Freeway Boulevard, Suite 700Brooklyn Center, MN 55430\n\n\n\n\nThe post BCA names St. Peter officer shot, suspect killed after pursuit and standoff first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/bca-names-st-peter-officer-shot-suspect-killed-after-pursuit-and-standoff/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:06:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDAYTIME-ST-PETER-BROLL-KSTP_BCENC03_mxf_00.07.24.42.jpg","slug":"bca-names-st-peter-officer-shot-suspect-killed-after-pursuit-and-standoff"},{"id":"tnt6lc","title":"Otten Bros. Garden Center & Landscaping","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Otten Bros. Garden Center & LandscapingOtten Bros. Garden Center & Landscaping\n\n\n\nNestled on a stunning 1...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Otten Bros. Garden Center & LandscapingOtten Bros. Garden Center & Landscaping\n\n\n\nNestled on a stunning 12-acre property in Long Lake, Otten Bros. Garden Center and Landscaping has been bringing vibrant, beautiful plants to the west metro since 1953. This beloved, employee-owned gem is the perfect spot to shop and spark inspiration for your next outdoor project. As Twin Cities Live explores Orono and Long Lake for this month’s In Your Town show, Chris J. Jordan joins us to share more about the garden center and walk us through a surefire way to arrange your florals. \nThe post Otten Bros. Garden Center & Landscaping first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/otten-bros-garden-center-landscaping/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:36:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F639180161526874472_thumbnail_temp.png","slug":"otten-bros-garden-center-landscaping"},{"id":"i5ybl8","title":"Highway 62 closure in Edina: What drivers need to know this weekend","excerpt":"Drivers in Edina should prepare for a weekend closure of Highway 62 as crews work to replace the Rosland Park pedestrian bridge.","content":"Drivers in Edina should prepare for a weekend closure of Highway 62 as crews work to replace the Rosland Park pedestrian bridge.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/highway-62-closure-edina-what-drivers-need-know-weekend","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:41:52.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Fedina-hwy-62-ped-bridge.png","slug":"highway-62-closure-in-edina-what-drivers-need-to-know-this-weekend"},{"id":"bwcas8","title":"Judge orders Minneapolis mayor to meet legally required police officer staffing level","excerpt":"Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was ordered by a Hennepin County judge to bring the number of city police officers to the mandatory minimum ordered by the city charter.","content":"Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was ordered by a Hennepin County judge to bring the number of city police officers to the mandatory minimum ordered by the city charter.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/judge-orders-minneapolis-mayor-legally-required-police-staffing-level-june-25-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Kilat.Fitzgerald@fox.com (Kilat Fitzgerald)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:31:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2Fmpd-web-1.jpg","slug":"judge-orders-minneapolis-mayor-to-meet-legally-required-police-officer-staffing-level"},{"id":"dr31x3","title":"New Minnesota laws that go into effect July 1: What you need to know","excerpt":"From new crime and threat reporting requirements in schools, to anti-fraud efforts, state lawmakers approved a wide range of new laws that will go into effect this summer. Here's what you need to know:","content":"From new crime and threat reporting requirements in schools, to anti-fraud efforts, state lawmakers approved a wide range of new laws that will go into effect this summer. Here's what you need to know:","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/new-minnesota-laws-go-effect-july-1-2026-what-to-know","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:38:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F02%2Fmn-capitol.jpg","slug":"new-minnesota-laws-that-go-into-effect-july-1-what-you-need-to-know"},{"id":"70awbk","title":"I-494 closes overnight starting June 29 between I-35W, Highway 77","excerpt":"Drivers should plan ahead as overnight closures are coming to I-494 between I-35W and Highway 77 for bridge work and ongoing improvements.","content":"Drivers should plan ahead as overnight closures are coming to I-494 between I-35W and Highway 77 for bridge work and ongoing improvements.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/i-494-closes-overnight-starting-june-29-between-i-35w-highway-77","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:36:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2F11v-kellog-bridge-closure-_00.00.26.54.jpg","slug":"i-494-closes-overnight-starting-june-29-between-i-35w-highway-77"},{"id":"qagymk","title":"Survey shows gas-price pain rising even as economic confidence stabilizes","excerpt":"Rising gas prices are dealing a major hit to household budgets, with most Americans admitting that high gas prices are severely squeezing their finances, according to a new poll.","content":"Rising gas prices are dealing a major hit to household budgets, with most Americans admitting that high gas prices are severely squeezing their finances, according to a new poll.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/gas-price-pain-economic-confidence-survey","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:08:40.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcustomer-at-gas-pump.jpg","slug":"survey-shows-gas-price-pain-rising-even-as-economic-confidence-stabilizes"},{"id":"avk9s3","title":"Neymar makes World Cup debut for Brazil in first appearance since 2023","excerpt":"Neymar has finally played in this World Cup for Brazil, back in time for the knockout rounds.","content":"Neymar has finally played in this World Cup for Brazil, back in time for the knockout rounds.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/neymar-makes-world-cup-debut-brazil-first-appearance-since-2023","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:10:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fneymar-brazil-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"neymar-makes-world-cup-debut-for-brazil-in-first-appearance-since-2023"},{"id":"hyptjx","title":"Illinois man charged after Rochester sting catches phone scammer with $50K in cash","excerpt":"A man from Illinois is facing felony charges after police say he took part in a scheme that convinced a Rochester resident to hand over thousands of dollars in cash and nearly fell for a gold bar handoff.","content":"A man from Illinois is facing felony charges after police say he took part in a scheme that convinced a Rochester resident to hand over thousands of dollars in cash and nearly fell for a gold bar handoff.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/illinois-man-charged-after-rochester-sting-catches-phone-scammer-50k-cash","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:00:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2Fpolice-lights_-4.jpg","slug":"illinois-man-charged-after-rochester-sting-catches-phone-scammer-with-50k-in-cash"},{"id":"yv0ukf","title":"Wisconsin Public Service","excerpt":"https://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com\n\nThe post Wisconsin Public Service first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"https://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com\n\nThe post Wisconsin Public Service first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:36:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"wisconsin-public-service"},{"id":"fl6zmi","title":"St. Peter standoff: Suspect, law enforcement officers identified","excerpt":"Authorities have released more details on the St. Peter standoff that left the suspect dead and an officer injured on June 18.","content":"Authorities have released more details on the St. Peter standoff that left the suspect dead and an officer injured on June 18.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/st-peter-standoff-suspect-law-enforcement-officers-identified","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Madison.Hunter@fox.com (Madison Hunter)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:38:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F6_18-st-peter-officer-shot-kmspeme001_22_23_10_mpg_00.11.46.00.jpg","slug":"st-peter-standoff-suspect-law-enforcement-officers-identified"},{"id":"tuz1cf","title":"6/25 Host Chat: Time Capsules","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/25 Host Chat: Time Capsules6/25 Host Chat: Time Capsules\n\n\n\nIn honor of America’s 250th, a time capsule...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/25 Host Chat: Time Capsules6/25 Host Chat: Time Capsules\n\n\n\nIn honor of America’s 250th, a time capsule is being created to be opened in 250 years.  Ben and Elizabeth tell us what they would put in their own time capsule.\nThe post 6/25 Host Chat: Time Capsules first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/6-25-host-chat-time-capsules/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:34:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F639180156600850912_thumbnail_temp.png","slug":"625-host-chat-time-capsules"},{"id":"o7kdi5","title":"West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in 3 Minnesota counties","excerpt":"Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in three Minnesota counties, prompting health officials to urge people to take extra precautions.","content":"Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in three Minnesota counties, prompting health officials to urge people to take extra precautions.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/west-nile-virus-detected-mosquitoes-3-minnesota-counties","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:30:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2F9-p-mosquito-outlook-_-kim_kmspcd63_146_mxf_00.00.51.48.jpg","slug":"west-nile-virus-detected-in-mosquitoes-in-3-minnesota-counties"},{"id":"xxcs30","title":"Minneapolis council votes to lift 38-year ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues","excerpt":"Just days before Twin Cities Pride, the Minneapolis City Council voted to lift a decades-old ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues that advocates called homophobic.\n\n\n\nThe council voted 9-2 at its meeting Thursday to approve two ordinances covering adult bathhouses and sex venues — one for licen...","content":"Just days before Twin Cities Pride, the Minneapolis City Council voted to lift a decades-old ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues that advocates called homophobic.\n\n\n\nThe council voted 9-2 at its meeting Thursday to approve two ordinances covering adult bathhouses and sex venues — one for licenses and business regulations and a separate measure regarding health and sanitation. Council Vice President Jamal Osman abstained from the votes and Council Member Jamison Whiting was absent.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Minneapolis council delaying talks on ordinances that would allow adult bathhouses, sex venues\n\n\n\nThe ordinances were first introduced in March and sent to the Committee of the Whole. They were then held for more than a month before Thursday, when the council also approved a “Pride in Policy” package in support of LGBTQ+ residents and visitors. Those ordinances included updating city codes to be gender inclusive, a study on how to expand all-gender restrooms across the city, and enshrining support and protections for LGBTQ+ people in Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nThe measures now go to Mayor Jacob Frey for final approval.\n\n\n\nWhat changes?\n\n\n\nIf approved by Frey, the action repeals the 1988 ban on adult bathhouse licenses. It also removes language meant to modernize city code and eliminate barriers to developing licenses for adult bathhouses in the future.\n\n\n\nCouncil members noted after the meeting that the action doesn’t necessarily allow bathhouses yet but rather allows them to start focusing on regulations for them.\n\n\n\n“Once we have the regulatory framework, the regulations in place, that’s when a bathhouse will be able to open,” council member Jason Chavez said.\n\n\n\nThe changes also move building standards for adult entertainment venues into the adult entertainment code. They preserve Health Department enforcement powers while creating space for a future policy framework grounded in public health and evidence-based safe sex practices.\n\n\n\nReaction\n\n\n\nSupporters have said the venues are historically LGBTQ+ spaces, so a policy change would emphasize their importance and work to destigmatize language.\n\n\n\nThe repeal removes what supporters described as legalized homophobia from the city code. Supporters say the 1988 ban weaponized the AIDS crisis against LGBTQ+ people, and some add that bathhouses can be used to promote safe sex.\n\n\n\nOpponents have said the city has bigger priorities.\n\n\n\nA spokesperson for Frey told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, “The mayor will sign bathhouses but as he’s said before, he wants our focus to remain on providing core City services: safe streets, housing, and economic development.”\nThe post Minneapolis council votes to lift 38-year ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minneapolis-council-votes-to-lift-38-year-ban-on-adult-bathhouses-and-sex-venues/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:11:26.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMPLSCityCouncil6-25-26.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-council-votes-to-lift-38-year-ban-on-adult-bathhouses-and-sex-venues"},{"id":"92x2mb","title":"MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team’s salary cap","excerpt":"Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team’s salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out details of a salary cap plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players’ association.\nMLB’s plan would eliminate deals such as ...","content":"Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team’s salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out details of a salary cap plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players’ association.\nMLB’s plan would eliminate deals such as Juan Soto’s $765 million, 15-year contract with the New York Mets. The league said just seven players this year exceed the proposed maximum and 98% of free agent contracts would not have been impacted.\n“There’s no question that we’re very far apart,” union head Bruce Meyer said during an online news conference.\nDuring a bargaining session Thursday at the union’s office, MLB said it would accept the union’s proposal granting free agency a year early for players who have reached age 30 if the union accepted the league’s salary cap system. MLB also proposed boosting the minimum salary from $780,000 to $1 million for those with two years of big league service.\nMLB also proposed increasing the pre-arbitration bonus pool from $50 million to $65 million next year and $75 million by 2032, the sixth season of MLB’s proposed seven-year deal.\nMeyer said “the debate got a little more vigorous today.”\n“The league has done us a favor because their proposals are in fact so obviously and extremely bad for players at all levels that it’s actually been a benefit for our unity,” Meyer said. “Anybody’s who’s banking on Major League Baseball players cracking, it’s never happened. It’s not going to happen. That’s why we’re the only ones who don’t have a salary cap.”\nMLB also said it would agree to eliminate the qualifying offer for free agents that since its inception in 2012 has restricted the market for some players.\nBargaining started May 13 for a contract to replace the five-year deal that expires Dec. 1, and owners proposed a salary cap for the first time since the union fought off the system during a 7 1/2-month strike in 1994-95. MLB is expected to impose a lockout in December, halting free agent signings and trades.\nAfter the prior agreement expired in December 2021, intensive bargaining did not start until late February as the threat approached of losing regular-season games — along with revenue and salary. The sides reached an agreement on March 10, the 99th day of the lockout, preserving the 162-game schedule.\nIn the league’s cornerstone proposal, made last month, team spending would be capped next year at $245.3 million, using figures for luxury tax payrolls that include $20.1 million for benefits and the pre-arbitration bonus pool. It also would establish a payroll floor of $171.2 million, forcing several teams to spend more. The two-time World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, baseball’s biggest spenders, had a $415.2 million payroll on opening day this year — around $170 million over the proposed cap.\n“The biggest issue baseball fans want solved to strengthen the game is fixing the payroll disparity that leaves too many fans without hope of their team competing for a World Series title,” MLB spokesman Glen Caplin said in a statement. “Every other major U.S. sport has tackled this problem, and every year more small market teams in those leagues have a chance to win. The salary cap and floor proposal levels the playing field.”\nMeyer took issue with that.\n“It’s appalling that the stewards of the game, the people whose job it is to grow the game primarily and promote the game have for whatever period of time now in the last couple of years been saying nothing but the game’s broken,” he said.\nAs part of the plan, MLB would establish a “cornerstone player” similar to the NBA’s Bird rule, which would allow a team to re-sign a player at 16% of the cap. A free agent switching clubs would be limited to a $36.8 million salary next year and a re-signing player to $39.2 million.\nSalaries for free agents in additional seasons of a multiyear contract would be limited to 5% increases, as would salaries for younger players in multiyear deals that cover potential free-agent seasons.\nContracts would be capped by service time: at $500 million and 12 years for those yet to make major league debuts, $461 million and 11 seasons for those with 0-1 years of service, $421 million and 10 years for 1-2, $382 million and nine seasons for 2-3, $343 million and eight years for 3-4, $304 million and seven years for 4-5, and $265 million and six years for free-agent eligible players.\nBanning deferred compensation would eliminate a business practice used most prominently by the Dodgers, who owe just under $1.1 billion to 10 players from 2028-47. In addition, MLB would restrict bonus provisions in player contracts and mandate a standard award bonus package.\nMLB said it would accept the union’s proposal to drop free-agent eligibility to five seasons of service from six for those turning 30 by the Nov. 1 of the offseason. MLB said 354 players on big league rosters as of Thursday would reach free agency a year earlier. MLB would start the change in the 2027-28 offseason.\nAs part of the minimum salary proposal, MLB said players with less than two years of service would have a $900,000 minimum and if earning a full year of service would get an additional $100,000 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool. Minor league minimums for players with major league contracts would increase from $63,600 to $73,400 for initial big league deals and $127,100 to $146,700 for additional contracts.\nPlayers made proposals on allowances and gambling.\n___\nAP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team’s salary cap first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/ap-national-sports/mlb-proposes-limiting-most-free-agent-contracts-to-5-years-and-15-of-a-teams-salary-cap/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:48:41.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FLabor_Baseball_56341.jpg","slug":"mlb-proposes-limiting-most-free-agent-contracts-to-5-years-and-15-of-a-teams-salary-cap"},{"id":"e0nywx","title":"Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says","excerpt":"A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project, a top official at the National Park Service says.","content":"A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project, a top official at the National Park Service says.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/reflecting-pool-liner-was-cut-with-a-sharp-knife-or-razor-national-park-service-says/601861564","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:10:04.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"reflecting-pool-liner-was-cut-with-a-sharp-knife-or-razor-national-park-service-says"},{"id":"b07p5x","title":"Anderson: At 81, Will Steger returns from a 69-day solo Arctic journey with visions of solving the impossible","excerpt":"The acclaimed polar explorer will appear this week at Minnesota History Center.","content":"The acclaimed polar explorer will appear this week at Minnesota History Center.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/anderson-at-81-will-steger-returns-from-a-69-day-solo-arctic-journey-with-visions-of-solving-the-impossible/601860455","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:41:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"anderson-at-81-will-steger-returns-from-a-69-day-solo-arctic-journey-with-visions-of-solving-the-imp"},{"id":"1n8kl7","title":"MN Dept. of Ag 1st Farm Down Payment Assistance","excerpt":"MN Department of Agriculture First Farm Down Payment Assistance\nThe post MN Dept. of Ag 1st Farm Down Payment Assistance first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"MN Department of Agriculture First Farm Down Payment Assistance\nThe post MN Dept. of Ag 1st Farm Down Payment Assistance first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.mda.state.mn.us/business-dev-loans-grants/down-payment-assistance-grant","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:27:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F03%2Ffarm-tractor-file.jpg","slug":"mn-dept-of-ag-1st-farm-down-payment-assistance"},{"id":"ug3l4g","title":"Judge orders Minneapolis mayor to meet city’s police staffing minimum or face trial","excerpt":"Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey could face trial next year to explain why the city’s police department continues to fall short of its charter-mandated staffing requirements, according to a court order issued on Thursday.\n\n\n\nThursday’s order stems from a petition filed by the Upper Midwest Law Center...","content":"Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey could face trial next year to explain why the city’s police department continues to fall short of its charter-mandated staffing requirements, according to a court order issued on Thursday.\n\n\n\nThursday’s order stems from a petition filed by the Upper Midwest Law Center asking the courts to enforce a 2022 Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that found Minneapolis to be deficient in meeting its hiring goal.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Petitioners ask court to enforce Supreme Court ruling on minimum MPD staffing levels\n\n\n\nThe City Charter requires the Minneapolis Police Department to employ a minimum of 1.7 officers for every 1,000 residents, or 731 sworn officers.\n\n\n\nFor years, the city struggled to get within 100 of that mark, fueled in large part by an exodus of officers following the murder of George Floyd. In early 2019, MPD employed close to 900 officers; by February 2024, that number had dwindled to 503.\n\n\n\nMPD has rolled out $2 million in recruitment efforts since then, and today, Minneapolis’ police force stands at 638 officers. Staying that course could be tricky, however, following the resignation of Police Chief Brian O’Hara last month.\n\n\n\nRELATED: The impact of O’Hara’s exit on recruitment\n\n\n\nAccording to the order issued by Judge Laura Thomas, Frey must meet the 731-officer threshold by Jan. 4 or face a trial in April to show why he shouldn’t be held in contempt of court.\n\n\n\nDoug Seaton, president of the Upper Midwest Law Center, called the order “an important step toward restoring accountability for Minneapolis residents.”\n\n\n\n“The City Charter is not optional. The Minnesota Supreme Court already recognized this staffing requirement, and Minneapolis officials have a legal duty to comply,” Seaton said in a statement. “Residents deserve the public safety protections guaranteed under the law.”\n\n\n\nBrian Feintech, spokesman for the Minneapolis Office of Community Safety, said the lawsuit ignores the city’s efforts to recruit officers to MPD. \n\n\n\nSince the beginning of 2025, the department has hired 150 officers, and applications have increased 200% since 2023, Feintech said. He added that there are 30 MPD cadets currently in the academy.\n\n\n\n“You don’t strengthen a police department through lawsuits. You do it through recruitment, hiring, and retention,” Feintech said. “That’s exactly what we’re doing, and it’s working.”\n\n\n\nThis is a breaking news story. To get the latest updates on this story sent to your mobile device, download the KSTP app at the links below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more MPD-related coverage, click the image below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Judge orders Minneapolis mayor to meet city’s police staffing minimum or face trial first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/judge-orders-minneapolis-mayor-to-meet-citys-police-staffing-minimum-or-face-trial/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:59:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSET-MPD-OVERSPENDING_2S-VO_00.00.14.10.jpg","slug":"judge-orders-minneapolis-mayor-to-meet-citys-police-staffing-minimum-or-face-trial"},{"id":"vi7muh","title":"Charges: Driver had alcohol, cocaine in system when he fatally hit Minneapolis bicyclist","excerpt":"A nationwide warrant has been issued for a Minneapolis man accused of striking and killing a bicyclist while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.\n\n\n\nDiallo Roy James Greer, 23, was charged via warrant on Thursday with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide, according to a criminal complai...","content":"A nationwide warrant has been issued for a Minneapolis man accused of striking and killing a bicyclist while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.\n\n\n\nDiallo Roy James Greer, 23, was charged via warrant on Thursday with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide, according to a criminal complaint.\n\n\n\nAccording to court records, Minneapolis police responded to a report of a crash in the intersection of Hiawatha Avenue and East 35th Street around 3 a.m. on April 20. There, they found a bicyclist in his 50s who had been thrown a “considerable distance” and died.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Man arrested on suspicion of hitting, killing bicyclist while under the influence\n\n\n\nGreer was arrested by law enforcement, and a preliminary breath test indicated a blood alcohol content of 0.086, the complaint said, adding Greer admitted he was driving over the speed limit and looking down to adjust his climate control when the crash happened.\n\n\n\nA toxicology report showed Greer’s blood had delta-9-THC, hydroxy-THC, carboxy-THC, cocaine, cocaethylene, and other metabolites of cocaine.\n\n\n\nGreer is not currently in custody.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Charges: Driver had alcohol, cocaine in system when he fatally hit Minneapolis bicyclist first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/charges-driver-had-alcohol-cocaine-in-system-when-he-fatally-hit-minneapolis-bicyclist/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:56:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FUntitled-2.jpg","slug":"charges-driver-had-alcohol-cocaine-in-system-when-he-fatally-hit-minneapolis-bicyclist"},{"id":"4u4ow0","title":"Overnight fire at vacant Burnsville middle school prompts investigation","excerpt":"An investigation is underway after a fire overnight at Metcalf Middle School in Burnsville, Minnesota.","content":"An investigation is underway after a fire overnight at Metcalf Middle School in Burnsville, Minnesota.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/investigation-underway-overnight-fire-burnsville-middle-school-june-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Allie.Johnson@fox.com (Allie Johnson)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:20:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fweb-burnsville-fire.jpg","slug":"overnight-fire-at-vacant-burnsville-middle-school-prompts-investigation"},{"id":"8697d7","title":"Minneapolis data center development pause approved by city council","excerpt":"As Minnesota communities continue to debate the potential rules surrounding the development of data centers, the Minneapolis City Council has approved a pause on their development within city limits.","content":"As Minnesota communities continue to debate the potential rules surrounding the development of data centers, the Minneapolis City Council has approved a pause on their development within city limits.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-data-center-development-pause-approved-city-council-june-25-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:59:06.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fminneapolis-skyline.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-data-center-development-pause-approved-by-city-council"},{"id":"rihp0o","title":"This little piggy needs a name","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        This little piggy needs a nameThis little piggy needs a name\n\n\n\nThe beloved St. Paul Saints have a long-r...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        This little piggy needs a nameThis little piggy needs a name\n\n\n\nThe beloved St. Paul Saints have a long-running tradition of adorable pig mascots roaming the ballpark, and now it’s time to welcome a brand new piglet to the lineup.\n\n\n\n“Chat BLT” has officially grown too big for the job this summer, so the Saints are handing over the job to a new piglet. That means they need a new name and the Saints want your ideas.\n\n\n\nJust click here to submit your suggestions. The Saints will announce the winning name during the game on Tuesday evening. \n\n\n\n\nThe post This little piggy needs a name first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/this-little-piggy-needs-a-name/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sarah Peterson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:50:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSAINTS-PIG.png","slug":"this-little-piggy-needs-a-name"},{"id":"ag3ksc","title":"Cambridge pulls portable toilets after string of arson fires at city parks","excerpt":"A string of arsons involving portable toilets at Cambridge city parks has prompted an investigation from police, according to city officials.\n\n\n\nWhile some people may see the fires as harmless pranks, investigators say that the consequences are incredibly dangerous.\n\n\n\n“Had these fires continued ...","content":"A string of arsons involving portable toilets at Cambridge city parks has prompted an investigation from police, according to city officials.\n\n\n\nWhile some people may see the fires as harmless pranks, investigators say that the consequences are incredibly dangerous.\n\n\n\n“Had these fires continued to spread, they could have threatened neighboring homes, endangered residents, and caused significant property damage,” officials said in a statement.\n\n\n\nDuring some of the instances, the fires spread to nearby trees before emergency crews were able to extinguish them.\n\n\n\nIn response, the city says it has temporarily removed all portable toilets from city parks until the pattern of vandalism and arson subsides.\n\n\n\nUnder Minnesota law, intentionally setting fire to property valued at more than $300 can result in felony arson charges, which can carry a penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine for even the lowest-level charges.\n\n\n\nA reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information the lead to an arrest. You can contact Detective Trevor Corbett at 763-689-9567 or via email at TCorbett@ci.cambridge.mn.us.\nThe post Cambridge pulls portable toilets after string of arson fires at city parks first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/cambridge-pulls-portable-toilets-after-string-of-arson-fires-at-city-parks/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:37:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcambridge-city-hall.jpg","slug":"cambridge-pulls-portable-toilets-after-string-of-arson-fires-at-city-parks"},{"id":"rp2fak","title":"St. Paul woman dies 2 weeks after being hit by car near Hamline Avenue","excerpt":"A St. Paul woman died after spending two weeks in the hospital after she was hit by a car. \n\n\n\nSt. Paul police said officers responded June 8 to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near Hamline Avenue North and Midway Parkway. Officers identified the pedestrian as 47-year-old Barbara...","content":"A St. Paul woman died after spending two weeks in the hospital after she was hit by a car. \n\n\n\nSt. Paul police said officers responded June 8 to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near Hamline Avenue North and Midway Parkway. Officers identified the pedestrian as 47-year-old Barbara Mork. \n\n\n\nTwo weeks later, Mork died from her injuries in the hospital, St. Paul authorities confirmed to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS on Thursday morning.\n\n\n\nA fundraiser posted June 11 said Mork had emergency brain surgery after the crash and her family was asking for help with medical expenses.\n\n\n\nThe fundraiser described Mork as a loving mother and grandmother. It added that she “always cared deeply for her family and her animals, especially her beloved dog Dakota.”\n\n\n\nAuthorities said investigators sent the case to the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office for charging considerations.\n\n\n\nFor Mork’s GoFundMe, click here.\nThe post St. Paul woman dies 2 weeks after being hit by car near Hamline Avenue first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/st-paul-woman-dies-2-weeks-after-being-hit-by-car-near-hamline-avenue/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:30:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBarbara-Mork-GoFundMe.png","slug":"st-paul-woman-dies-2-weeks-after-being-hit-by-car-near-hamline-avenue"},{"id":"muojy0","title":"Authorities searching for missing 17-year-old from Roseville","excerpt":"Roseville police are asking for help finding a 17-year-old girl who was last seen on Thursday.\n\n\n\nAuthorities are searching for Toni Dawkins, who was last seen at her home in the 2000 block of Simpson Street on Thursday morning, according to an endangered missing-person alert from the Bureau of C...","content":"Roseville police are asking for help finding a 17-year-old girl who was last seen on Thursday.\n\n\n\nAuthorities are searching for Toni Dawkins, who was last seen at her home in the 2000 block of Simpson Street on Thursday morning, according to an endangered missing-person alert from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). Police say there is concern for her well-being.\n\n\n\nDawkins is a 5-foot-3-inch girl weighing about 235 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, the BCA said.\n\n\n\nIf you have seen Dawkins, call the Roseville police via Ramsey County Dispatch at 651-767-0640 or dial 911.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Authorities searching for missing 17-year-old from Roseville first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/authorities-searching-for-missing-17-year-old-from-roseville/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:26:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fbca.jpg","slug":"authorities-searching-for-missing-17-year-old-from-roseville"},{"id":"mc6oey","title":"Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testing","excerpt":"Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case.","content":"Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/alex-murdaugh-defense-unknown-male-dna","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:10:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1247675693a.jpg","slug":"alex-murdaugh-cites-unknown-male-dna-in-bid-for-new-testing"},{"id":"kfl7pd","title":"Major Blue Line construction: Buses to replace light rail through Aug. 19","excerpt":"Blue Line riders can expect significant delays this summer as buses replace train cars during a total revamp of the light rail route.\n\n\n\nStarting on Monday and lasting through Aug. 19, 60-foot buses will run along the entirety of the Blue Line as crews replace sections of track and update equipme...","content":"Blue Line riders can expect significant delays this summer as buses replace train cars during a total revamp of the light rail route.\n\n\n\nStarting on Monday and lasting through Aug. 19, 60-foot buses will run along the entirety of the Blue Line as crews replace sections of track and update equipment throughout the line.\n\n\n\nThe rail closure will also affect Green Line stops between West Bank and Target Field. Riders headed through that portion of the route will need to transfer to buses at the West Bank station from July 1-26 and Aug. 16-19.\n\n\n\nMetro Transit says buses will stop at or near light rail stations every 15 minutes. A map of all closed stations and replacement stops is available below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn a statement, Metro Transit General Manager Lesley Kandaras acknowledged the Blue Line construction “will be disruptive to riders” but said the repairs and upgrades “will help improve the customer experience for years to come.”\n\n\n\nAlong with necessary track replacement — something Metro Transit said is “not unusual after 22 years of service” — improvements at each station will include new real-time digital signage and shelter glass. \n\n\n\nFurther construction is expected starting next year when Metro Transit begins work on a full-scale renovation of the Lake Street/Midtown and Franklin Avenue Blue Line stations.\n\n\n\nGreen Line service will be up and running through downtown Minneapolis for three weeks from July 27 through Aug. 15 to accommodate major events, including WWE Summer Slam, Noah Kahan and Ed Sheeran at U.S. Bank Stadium and the Savannah Bananas at Target Field.\n\n\n\nVisit Metro Transit’s website for more project details and route planning.\nThe post Major Blue Line construction: Buses to replace light rail through Aug. 19 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/major-blue-line-construction-buses-to-replace-light-rail-through-august-19/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:23:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2Fmetro-transit-blue-line-file.jpg","slug":"major-blue-line-construction-buses-to-replace-light-rail-through-aug-19"},{"id":"23ad3n","title":"Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project, a top official at the National Park Service says.\nThe U.S. Park Police r...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project, a top official at the National Park Service says.\nThe U.S. Park Police responded June 9 to a complaint by the park service, said Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service. Lands made the statement in a court document filed late Wednesday as part of a lawsuit filed by a nonprofit organization to halt the Trump administration’s work on the project.\nHis statement does not say when exactly the damage occurred or whether it was a suspected case of vandalism and does not identify anyone who might have been involved. \nThe police report indicates damage to the pool, “including a caulk over the foam sealant that was cut with a sharp knife or razor and destruction of delaminating surface material,” Lands said. About 70 fence post tops also were thrown into the pool, he said.\nThe statements are the first time the Republican administration has offered specifics for when and how the Reflecting Pool may have been damaged after work on the project was substantially completed. \n              Interior Department thought the reported damage was an ‘isolated incident’\nA spokesperson for the Interior Department said Thursday that public notification about the damage was delayed because, “at the time of the June 9 incident, the vandalism was under investigation and believed to be isolated. So as not to encourage deranged individuals, we did not announce what we hoped to be an isolated incident.”\nAround the same time, park service staff “discovered another incident where fencing around the pool had been forcibly removed and thrown into the pool,” the spokesperson said in an email. \nThe department soon noticed that “recurring cases and videos of people ripping at the coating began to circulate. We then knew this was not an isolated incident, but a new trend to attempt to damage the Reflecting Pool,” the email said. \nPresident Donald Trump and other officials have repeatedly blamed, without citing evidence, unidentified vandals for peeling paint as well as a “350-foot gash” in the liner and other problems. Six people have been arrested, Trump said this week, without providing details.\nThe Interior Department said Thursday there have been seven arrests, seven federal citations and 18 police reports filed. The department did not specify what the charges were or identify anyone cited by police.\nTrump pledged to beautify the century-old Reflecting Pool before the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, draining its water and directing the bottom to be painted a color he called “American flag blue.” But since the site was restored, its water has been plagued by an algae bloom and pieces of the new coating have appeared to be peeling off the bottom.\nHis administration faces a self-imposed deadline to complete the renovation before July Fourth. Trump also has said the federal government would release images to substantiate his claim. \nTrump said Wednesday that “sick people” had used razors and box cutters to slice portions of the lining.\n              Reflecting Pool was refilled between June 4 and June 9 \nThe Associated Press reviewed videos showing that the Reflecting Pool was refilled between June 4 and June 9, meaning the alleged cut reported to law enforcement on June 9 could have occurred before the basin was fully refilled. Days later, pieces of the new blue liner were observed peeling up from the bottom.\nThe Park Police posted surveillance footage Wednesday evening and asked for help “identifying the individual depicted here in connection with a Destruction of Government Property investigation.” The grainy, 30-second video appears to show a person kneeling down, reaching into the reflecting pool and removing something from the water. Police said it was taken on Friday afternoon. \nIn his statement to the court, Lands said the parks agency plans to begin draining the Reflecting Pool following Independence Day celebrations to conduct repairs, including assessing and repairing any damage to the lining.\nThe park service completed more than two months of renovations at the Reflecting Pool in early June. The 2,000-foot-long basin was drained and a tinted, plastic-like liner was installed to waterproof and protect the concrete pool surface, and the pool was refilled with water, Lands said.\nThe Cultural Landscape Foundation, an education and advocacy group that sued in May to halt work on the project, asked a federal judge to block further renovations.\n“It is also not too late to correct course,” the group wrote in a filing Monday. It urged the administration to “engage with experts and the public, and make an informed decision about what is best based on the consultations mandated by the law, instead of once again rushing ahead with half-baked ideas.”\n              Democrats call for investigations into the pool renovations\nCongressional Democrats have called for formal investigations into the pool renovations, saying no-bid contracts for the project were awarded to vendors with prior ties to Trump.\nOhio-based Green Water Solutions, also known as Greenwater Services, was given a $1.7 million contract to install a water-purification system in the Reflecting Pool, while Virginia-based Atlantic Industrial Coatings was awarded $14.7 million to repaint and waterproof the pool’s concrete floor.\nOregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations panel overseeing the Interior Department’s budget, said the pool renovation appears to be a waste of taxpayers’ dollars.\n“After railing about waste, fraud and abuse, Donald Trump spent more than $16 million on a renovation of the Reflecting Pool that’s now peeling and chock full of algae,” Merkley said Thursday. He said this is a “massive waste” of tax dollars and the public deserves “swift answers — and a refund.”\nMerkley is one of about 10 Democratic senators and House members investigating the pool project.\n“Taxpayers deserve a full explanation of how these failures occurred and who will be held accountable for correcting them,” said another letter, signed by New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich and five other senators.\nHeinrich is the top Democrat on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, which oversees the Interior Department.\n___\nAssociated Press writers Michael Kunzelman and Michael Biesecker contributed to this report.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/reflecting-pool-liner-was-cut-with-a-sharp-knife-or-razor-national-park-service-says/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:18:50.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FLincoln_Memorial_Reflecting_Pool_21178.jpg","slug":"reflecting-pool-liner-was-cut-with-a-sharp-knife-or-razor-national-park-service-says"},{"id":"k5gumk","title":"Enter for a Chance to Win an Autographed Brock Faber Jersey Courtesy of Gray Duck Spirits!","excerpt":"Enter here!\nThe post Enter for a Chance to Win an Autographed Brock Faber Jersey Courtesy of Gray Duck Spirits! first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Enter here!\nThe post Enter for a Chance to Win an Autographed Brock Faber Jersey Courtesy of Gray Duck Spirits! first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://ul.ink/VH6X9","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joni","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:39:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2Fbrock-faber-jersey-1280.jpg","slug":"enter-for-a-chance-to-win-an-autographed-brock-faber-jersey-courtesy-of-gray-duck-spirits"},{"id":"njt0dp","title":"Early voting starts Friday in Minnesota: What voters need to know","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Early voting starts Friday for Minnesota’s primaryEarly voting starts Friday for Minnesota's primary\n\n\n\nM...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Early voting starts Friday for Minnesota’s primaryEarly voting starts Friday for Minnesota's primary\n\n\n\nMinnesotans will be able to vote early for the August primary beginning Friday.\n\n\n\nVoters can cast their ballots by mail or in person starting Friday for the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The primary election determines which candidates advance to the November general election.\n\n\n\nState laws allow voters to cast ballots 46 days before the election. Minnesota uses an open primary; voters can choose which party’s primary to take part in when they cast their ballot, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State.\n\n\n\nVoters can apply for an absentee ballot online and are recommended to do so before Tuesday, July 28. For in-person early voting, there are designated locations. To find a polling place, click here.\n\n\n\nThe 2026 primary features a high-profile race for the gubernatorial ticket after Governor Tim Walz (DFL) announced he will not seek reelection amid criticism over fraud in state programs.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Governor Walz announces he will not seek reelection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s on the ballot?\n\n\n\nThe Republican primary for governor includes the party’s endorsed pick, Kendall Qualls, as well as Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. A recent KSTP/SurveyUSA poll shows Lindell leading the GOP race.\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the DFL-endorsed candidate, is the leading name among seven other Democrats running for governor.\n\n\n\nRELATED: KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Lindell leads GOP governor race; Tafoya, Craig up in Senate primaries\n\n\n\nOther high-profile races on the primary include the run for the U.S. Senate seat after Sen. Tina Smith (DFL) will not seek reelection.\n\n\n\nThe Republican Senate race includes GOP-endorsed Adam Schwarze, former sportscaster Michele Tafoya, and Royce White. The recent KSTP/SurveyUSA poll shows Tafoya is leading the party’s race.\n\n\n\nFor the DFL, top names include Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who won the party’s endorsement, and four-term Congresswoman Angie Craig. The recent KSTP/SurveyUSA poll shows Craig has a tight lead.\n\n\n\nAnother race to watch is Minnesota’s Attorney General.\n\n\n\nIncumbent DFL candidate Keith Ellison is running for a third term and is facing GOP-endorsed Ron Schutz. The recent KSTP/SurveyUSA poll shows Ellison is ahead of Schutz.\n\n\n\nFor more information about the ballot, polling places and early voting, click here.\n\n\n\nFind more KSTP/SurveyUSA poll results here.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Early voting starts Friday in Minnesota: What voters need to know first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/early-voting-starts-friday-in-minnesota-what-voters-need-to-know/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:25:10.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F10%2Fearly-voting-file.jpg","slug":"early-voting-starts-friday-in-minnesota-what-voters-need-to-know"},{"id":"6qfsch","title":"Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list","excerpt":"BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.\nU.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by Democratic President Barack Obama, sided with a coalition of...","content":"BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.\nU.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by Democratic President Barack Obama, sided with a coalition of nearly two dozen states that challenged the Republican president’s order in granting a summary judgment. Her ruling applies to this year’s midterm election cycle.\nPlaintiffs argued in two lawsuits, both filed in federal court in Boston, that Trump’s order should be found unconstitutional because the states and Congress, not the president, have the power to set election rules. The judge agreed, saying in her ruling that the provisions of Trump’s order seeking to create a federal list of eligible voters and using the U.S. Postal Service to determine who can receive a mail ballot are “legally void” because they “unconstitutionally violate the separation of powers.”\nIt was the second ruling in as many days against executive orders Trump has signed seeking oversight of the nation’s elections. A separate ruling Wednesday prohibited an executive order he had signed last year that would have required people to show documents proving their citizenship when registering to vote.\n              Order targeted mail voting, administration likely to appeal\nArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, whose state was among the plaintiffs, celebrated the court’s decision.\n“Millions of independents, Republicans and Democrats across Arizona have voted by mail for decades,” she said in a statement, noting that nearly 80% of ballots in the state are cast by that method.\nMayes, a Democrat, singled out military families, voters in the state’s rural expanses and Native Americans who cast ballots from tribal lands.\n“Donald Trump’s executive order targeted all of these voters,” she said. “But today, the courts affirmed what the Constitution makes clear: States run their elections, not the President.”\nThe White House stood by Trump’s executive order and indicated the administration would appeal the ruling. The order, said spokeswoman Abigail Jackson, “lawfully protects our elections, and we are confident that we will ultimately prevail in its implementation.”\nThe administration, in its motions to dismiss the lawsuits challenging the order, argued that the motions were premature and that plaintiffs lacked the legal basis to bring their claim based on the Administrative Procedure Act, which governs how federal agencies develop and issue regulations.\nBut in an interim order before Thursday’s ruling, Talwani said the motions pertaining to this year’s election cycle were relevant: “In light of the EO’s specific deadlines over the next three months, and the reality that elections will be occurring throughout this period with the November 3, 2026 midterm occurring in just five months, postponing judicial review is impracticable and may inflict significant hardship on Plaintiffs,” she wrote. That order denied the Trump administration’s motion to dismiss the challenges.\n              Executive order sought to give Postal Service a central role in elections\nTrump’s executive order, the second one aimed at elections during his second term, comes as he continues to raise the specter of widespread voting by noncitizens as a reason to change election rules. But states already have detailed processes aimed at keeping their voter rolls accurate, and voting by noncitizens has been shown to be rare. It also is a felony that can be punishable by deportation.\nTrump issued his second order in March after a bill he supported to overhaul voting stalled in Congress. The order would have had the federal government — through the director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the commissioner of the Social Security Administration — create a “state citizenship list” of eligible voters. It then directed the U.S. Postal Service to deliver mail ballots only to those on the list.\nElection officials argued that it was ripe for abuse and could cause chaos.\nThe Postal Service has published a proposed rule required by Trump’s executive order in the Federal Register. Among other things, the rule would not apply to primary elections or overseas ballots.\nPostal Service workers have pushed back against the order, saying they are not equipped to determine who is eligible to vote in each state. After Trump issued his order last spring, the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association said forcing its members into such a role “risks politicizing one of the nation’s most trusted public institutions.”\nMaine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, a Democrat whose state was among the plaintiffs, said the executive order illustrated how Trump was attempting to “abuse power in previously unthinkable ways” to interfere in elections.\nShe said it “strains credulity” to think the U.S. Postal Service could set up a workable system for pre-screening individual voters to determine whether they would be allowed to vote by mail, adding that it would be “a shocking violation of American constitutional rights.”\nThe Postal Service did not immediately respond Thursday to requests for comment.\n              Trump’s second election executive order faces multiple legal challenges\nThe lawsuit seeking summary judgment was filed by Democratic attorneys general representing 22 states and the District of Columbia. Also signing on were attorneys representing Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, which has a Republican attorney general.\nThe states also told the court that the move imposes a costly burden on election officials to comply and would spread fear about the possibility of prosecution. Stephen Pezzi, a lawyer for the Trump administration, had argued that no one would be prosecuted for violating the order.\nThe other lawsuit filed in Talwani’s court was by the League of Women Voters and other voting rights groups, which have sought a preliminary injunction against the executive order.\nIn yet another lawsuit filed against the executive order, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., in May agreed with the Trump administration that it was too early to block the order because it had yet to be implemented. That lawsuit was brought by Democratic and civil rights groups, which have appealed.\nSince his 2020 presidential election loss to Democrat Joe Biden, Trump has groundlessly claimed mail voting is rife with fraud and has launched a federal investigation into that year’s vote, even though repeated audits and investigations, including ones run by Republicans, found it was free of widespread fraud. Trump also has said he wants to “take over” election administration in Democratic areas.\n___\nBarrow reported from Atlanta and Hanna from Topeka, Kansas.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/federal-judge-halts-trumps-election-executive-order-seeking-to-create-a-federal-voter-list/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:23:05.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FAPTOPIX_Trump_America_25__35_1_.jpg","slug":"federal-judge-halts-trumps-election-executive-order-seeking-to-create-a-federal-voter-list"},{"id":"djqnk2","title":"Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know","excerpt":"The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you...","content":"The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you need to know if you are attending.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/great-american-state-fair-street-closures-parking-restrictions-what-know","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Melanie.Alnwick@fox.com (Melanie Alnwick)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:48:30.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fstatefair-5.jpeg","slug":"great-american-state-fair-street-closures-parking-restrictions-and-what-to-know"},{"id":"vk7qbq","title":"Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.\nThe justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice tha...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.\nThe justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day, first under the Obama administration and then expanded during President Donald Trump’s first term. \nAdvocates said the tactic created a humanitarian crisis as thousands of people settled in unsafe makeshift shelters along ports of entry to await their turn for days or months. The Trump administration said it was necessary to deal with an increase in asylum seekers at the border.\nThe policy is not in place now, and crowds are much thinner as authorities have imposed other restrictions on asylum seekers. The Department of Homeland Security did not say if it plans to revive it, but applauded the ruling. “This decision opens up an important tool to continue securing our southern border,” said James Percival, the agency’s general counsel. \nThe administration argued that metering is a critical tool used by presidents of both parties and should remain available. Federal attorneys say people turned away at the border could come back later, though lines were thousands of people long when the policy was in place before.\nThe case is one of several immigration suits the court is considering this term, including Trump’s push to restrict birthright citizenship. The high court also allowed his administration to end deportation for migrants fleeing instability and armed conflict on Thursday. \nUnder federal law, migrants who arrive in the U.S. must be able to apply for asylum and be screened for fear of persecution in their home countries.\nThe Justice Department argued that people stopped by authorities haven’t arrived in the country, so immigration agents don’t have to let them apply.\nThe court’s conservative majority agreed. “A guest does not arrive in a house when he knocks on the front door,” Justice Samuel Alito wrote. \nBut attorneys for people seeking asylum say the law has long meant anyone arriving at a port of entry should be screened, and blocking arrivals disregards the nation’s ideals.\nJustice Sonia Sotomayor dissented from the bench, saying that the majority’s opinion “regrettably and tragically extinguishes the light of the torch of the Statue of Liberty.” \nThe decision could also give people a “perverse incentive” to enter the country illegally if they can’t count on being able to legally apply for asylum at a port of entry, she said, a concern that Alito’s opinion said was overblown. \nIn an unusual exchange, Alito voiced a response after she finished speaking. He expressed surprise that she had read her dissent aloud and defended his opinion by noting that the policy had been used under two presidential administrations. “I won’t add anything more to that,” Alito said.\nMetering was first used under President Barack Obama when large numbers of Haitians appeared at the main crossing to San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico. It was expanded to all border crossings from Mexico during Trump’s first term in the White House.\nCustoms officers often cited reaching maximum capacity in holding cells at the port of entry as a reason for delays in processing asylum seekers waiting to be accepted for inspection, but those claims were refuted by official data that was disclosed in a lawsuit in 2020. Many waiting in Mexico were exposed to violence by organized crime, severe heat during the summer and cold conditions during the winter. The queue was managed differently at each port of entry, sometimes by Mexican authorities, volunteers or migrants.\nThe policy ended in 2020 when the government introduced greater restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, and President Joe Biden formally rescinded it in 2021.\nThe same year, a California-based federal judge found that metering violated the asylum seekers’ rights and the law requiring screening. A divided appeals court panel affirmed the ruling, but nearly half of the judges on the full San Francisco-based court voted to rehear it, a strong signal that might have caught the attention of the Supreme Court.\nSince Trump returned to the White House, crowds at international bridges have decreased significantly. In May, the government reported an average of 114 immigrants encountered by customs officers along the southwest ports of entry. Those numbers reached a daily high of 1,703 immigrants in May 2024.\nAttorneys with the group Democracy Forward first brought the case, and condemned Thursday’s ruling. “We are disappointed in the Court’s decision and call on all Americans to demand that our government protect the families the Court today decided to keep in harm’s way,” said President and CEO Skye Perryman. \nThey represented the group Al Otro Lado, whose executive director said the decision would mean a “hardening of borders to keep out the most vulnerable” that is “sure to result in many more lives lost.”\nU.S. law allows people seeking refuge to apply for asylum once they are on American soil, regardless of whether they came legally. To qualify for asylum, they must show a fear of persecution in their homeland for specific reasons, like race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.\nPeople who are eventually granted asylum can’t be deported. They can legally work, bring in immediate family, apply for legal residency and seek citizenship.\n___ \nAssociated Press writers Fatima Hussein and Rebecca Santana in Washington, as well as Valerie Gonzalez in McAllen, Texas, contributed to this report. \n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/supreme-court-clears-way-for-trump-administration-to-revive-restrictive-policy-for-asylum-seekers/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:17:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSupreme_Court_31463.jpg","slug":"supreme-court-clears-way-for-trump-administration-to-revive-restrictive-policy-for-asylum-seekers"},{"id":"fppm0m","title":"Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the maker of Roundup weedkiller","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.\nThe case came before the justices after a tidal wave of litigation that included some multi...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.\nThe case came before the justices after a tidal wave of litigation that included some multibillion-dollar verdicts against Bayer, a German agrochemical manufacturer that acquired Roundup’s original producer, Monsanto, in 2018.\nThe decision is a victory for President Donald Trump’s administration, which argued in support of Bayer. But it provoked outrage from allies in the “ Make America Healthy Again” movement who want to rein in pesticide use.\nThe high court, in a 7-2 ruling, held that Roundup cannot be sued in state courts for failure to warn because federal regulators have found a cancer link unlikely and do not require a warning label. Federal law also bars states from imposing additional or different labeling requirements, the opinion from Justice Brett Kavanaugh states. \nJustice Ketanji Brown Jackson, joined by Neil Gorsuch, dissented, saying that Monsanto could have added a warning without violating federal law. \nThough focused on Roundup, the ruling could affect similar health claims against other pesticide products. \n“This decision is good for American farmers who help feed the world,“ Bayer CEO Bill Anderson said. ”It provides the regulatory clarity necessary for innovators like us to develop the agricultural tools that guarantee an affordable food supply.”\nThough Bayer said the ruling should result in the dismissal of failure-to-warn lawsuits, the company said it plans to proceed with a proposed $7.25 billion class-action settlement intended to resolve many of the remaining claims. \nThe ruling was denounced by environmental groups and lawyers representing people who believe they were harmed by Roundup.\n“This Supreme Court ruling wrongly slams the courthouse door on Americans sickened by pesticides,” said attorney Christopher Seeger, who is a claimant’s representative in the settlement. But he said a settlement still would allow some people to receive compensation. \nThe decision “is a tragic setback for public and environmental health,” said Jay Feldman, executive director of Beyond Pesticides, a health and environmental group.\n              A sickened gardener had won $1 million\nThe case before the Supreme Court was filed by Missouri resident John Durnell. He developed a cancer called non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after more than 20 years of serving as the neighborhood association’s “spray guy,” using Roundup on parks in his historic St. Louis community.\nA jury agreed that the company failed to warn him about possible cancer dangers and awarded him $1.25 million. But Durnell never received the money as his case was appealed. Durnell, 75, said Thursday that his cancer is in remission, and he will be fine without the money.\nBut “there are thousands of cases that are like mine that will not see court now,” Durnell said. “So that is the biggest disappointment for me.”\nThere is still fierce debate about whether Roundup’s key ingredient, glyphosate, causes cancer. The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer classified the chemical as “probably carcinogenic” in 2015. The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that it’s not likely to cause cancer in humans when used as directed.\nThe agency approved a label without a cancer warning, and Bayer argued that it was required to follow those federal standards. The Supreme Court agreed, ruling that separate warning requirements cannot be compelled by state laws and courts. The ruling still leaves room for other lawsuits alleging problems with the product’s design, and Durnell said he is considering bringing a new case on different grounds. \n              Bayer has pledged billions for settlements\nBayer disputes the cancer claims but previously set aside $16 billion to settle cases, and earlier this year proposed a $7.25 billion class-action settlement. A federal judge recently ruled that the proposed settlement will be heard in a Missouri state court, where many of the lawsuits have been filed. \nAt the same time, Bayer has tried to persuade states to pass laws shielding it from liability in failure-to-warn lawsuits. North Dakota was the first to do so, followed by Georgia and Kentucky.\nAbout 200,000 Roundup-related claims have been made against Bayer, mostly from home users. It has stopped using glyphosate in Roundup sold in the U.S. residential lawn and garden market.\nThe company had said it might have to consider pulling glyphosate from U.S. agricultural markets if it keeps getting sued. Agricultural industry groups have said Roundup is important for a strong food supply.\n“Today’s decision protects our access to the tools that let us care for our soil, protect our crops, and keep food affordable for your family and mine,” said Blake Hurst, a corn and soybean farmer who is a former president of the Missouri Farm Bureau.\n              The court ruling runs counter to the MAHA movement\nPesticides have created a rift between the administration and members of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s MAHA movement, who were frustrated by an executive order aimed at boosting glyphosate’s production.\nKennedy has said repeatedly that glyphosate causes cancer, even as he says he recognizes the executive order was necessary for food supply and national security reasons.\nAfter the high court’s decision on Thursday, prominent MAHA activist Kelly Ryerson, known to her supporters as “Glyphosate Girl,” called the Trump administration’s participation in the case “unforgivable.” \nSome health advocates contend the EPA’s approval of glyphosate-based weedkillers was based on limited information and that lawsuits in state courts have turned up additional evidence against it.\n“The fact that EPA approved a pesticide label does not mean a product is safe, and it should not become a shield for companies that fail to warn about cancer risks, neurological harm, and other serious dangers,” said Patti Goldman, senior attorney at Earthjustice, an environmental legal organization. \n___\nLieb reported from Jefferson City, Missouri.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the maker of Roundup weedkiller first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/supreme-court-ruling-blocks-thousands-of-lawsuits-against-the-maker-of-roundup-weedkiller/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:08:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSupreme_Court_28543.jpg","slug":"supreme-court-ruling-blocks-thousands-of-lawsuits-against-the-maker-of-roundup-weedkiller"},{"id":"e5bimu","title":"LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Wolves trading Naz Reid for LaMelo BallWolves trading Naz Reid for LaMelo Ball\n\n\n\nLaMelo Ball has been tr...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Wolves trading Naz Reid for LaMelo BallWolves trading Naz Reid for LaMelo Ball\n\n\n\nLaMelo Ball has been traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster move that sends Naz Reid to the Charlotte Hornets, according to team sources.\n\n\n\nAlso coming to Minnesota is Hornets guard Josh Green. Along with the Reid, the Wolves gave up a slew of draft picks including a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps in 2028, 2029 and 2030 and three second-round picks in 2029, 2032 and 2033.\n\n\n\nBall spent six years with the Hornets after being drafted third overall in the 2020 NBA draft and he has averaged over 20 points a game for the past five seasons. \n\n\n\nGreen was taken in the same draft at 18 overall by the Dallas Mavericks where he spent four years before being traded to the Hornets.\n\n\n\nBall and Green will link up with superstar Anthony Edwards in pursuit of an NBA championship and the Wolves have now parted ways with two high-level forwards in the past week after trading Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets.\n\n\n\nPREVIOUS: Timberwolves trade Julius Randle, re-sign Ayo Dosunmu in Draft-eve moves\n\n\n\nThis move comes on the heels of the NBA Draft where the Timberwolves acquired the rights to Isaiah Evans from Duke after the Nets selected him with the 33rd pick.\n\n\n\nWith the 59th overall pick in the draft, the Timberwolves selected forward/center Trey Kaufman-Renn, who spent four seasons at Purdue.\n\n\n\nLaMelo is brothers with former Chicago Bull Lonzo Ball and LiAngelo who has spent time playing internationally. The three siblings captured national attention playing on the Chino Hills High School basketball team together as they dominated their way to an undefeated season in 2016.\n\n\n\nThis all set the stage for their father, LaVar Ball to launch the Big Baller Brand and an eventual reality show which offered a closer look at the family’s dynamic and his son’s journey to professional basketball.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/lamelo-ball-traded-to-minnesota-timberwolves-for-naz-reid/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:50:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26096062754850-scaled-e1782395094994.jpg","slug":"lamelo-ball-traded-to-minnesota-timberwolves-for-naz-reid"},{"id":"aig2ei","title":"Roper: 6 things Minneapolis should do to fix Nicollet Mall","excerpt":"After years of chatter, the city needs to take more urgent action to improve its signature street.","content":"After years of chatter, the city needs to take more urgent action to improve its signature street.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/nicollet-mall-improvements-downtown-minneapolis/601859401","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:02:58.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"roper-6-things-minneapolis-should-do-to-fix-nicollet-mall"},{"id":"fv2hc1","title":"First Hmong-American pro golfer Megan Khang returns to Minnesota","excerpt":"Megan Khang, the country’s first Hmong-American professional golfer, is returning to the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska for the 11th year. She has a large and loyal fan base in the Twin Cities and comes back to Minnesota with lots of local fanfare.","content":"Megan Khang, the country’s first Hmong-American professional golfer, is returning to the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska for the 11th year. She has a large and loyal fan base in the Twin Cities and comes back to Minnesota with lots of local fanfare.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/first-hmong-american-pro-golfer-megan-khang-returns-minnesota","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Chenue.Her@fox.com (Chenue Her)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:53:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumb-hmong-american-golfer.jpg","slug":"first-hmong-american-pro-golfer-megan-khang-returns-to-minnesota"},{"id":"1dfb9p","title":"Minneapolis bathhouse ordinances approved by council, paving way for legalization","excerpt":"Outlawed in 1988 as a response to the AIDS epidemic, the Minneapolis City Council has approved changes to city code that would pave the way for adult bathhouses – in which consenting adults can engage in sexual activity legally.","content":"Outlawed in 1988 as a response to the AIDS epidemic, the Minneapolis City Council has approved changes to city code that would pave the way for adult bathhouses – in which consenting adults can engage in sexual activity legally.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/bathhouse-ordinance-approved-minneapolis-council-paving-way-legality-june-25-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:42:11.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcity-council-sized.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-bathhouse-ordinances-approved-by-council-paving-way-for-legalization"},{"id":"kf8blt","title":"Atlanta's Big Tigger denies abuse allegations, wife granted TPO","excerpt":"Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents.","content":"Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/radio-personality-big-tigger-faces-battery-child-cruelty-charges","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jameson.Moyer@fox.com (Jameson Moyer)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:34:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Funtitled-june-24-2026-at-11.52.17-1.jpeg","slug":"atlantas-big-tigger-denies-abuse-allegations-wife-granted-tpo"},{"id":"brcgue","title":"Minnesota Medicaid congressional fraud hearing: $1B in losses under review","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Federal fraud investigation hearingFederal fraud investigation hearing\n\n\n\nMinnesota’s Medicaid director f...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Federal fraud investigation hearingFederal fraud investigation hearing\n\n\n\nMinnesota’s Medicaid director faced questions from Congress on Thursday as federal lawmakers examine fraud in the state’s Medicaid program.\n\n\n\nJohn Connolly with the Minnesota Department of Human Services testified as part of a congressional investigation into Medicaid fraud nationwide. The hearing is part of what the Trump administration is calling the war on fraud.\n\n\n\nEarlier this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services deferred $350 million in Medicaid funding from Minnesota after federal officials said an audit found unusually high spending and rapid growth in 14 high-risk Medicaid programs.\n\n\n\nA third-party auditor from Optum in Minnesota also found similar problems, saying that bad Medicaid policies in the state may have cost the program $1 billion from January 2022 to October 2025.\n\n\n\nLawmakers questioned Connolly about how fraud got so bad in Minnesota and what the state is doing now to get fraud under control and prevent it from happening again.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minnesota Medicaid congressional fraud hearing: $1B in losses under review first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minnesota-medicaid-congressional-fraud-hearing-1b-in-losses-under-review/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:25:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-25-08h24m16s051.png","slug":"minnesota-medicaid-congressional-fraud-hearing-1b-in-losses-under-review"},{"id":"jf104s","title":"Women’s PGA Championship tees off at Hazeltine in Chaska","excerpt":"156 golfers are tackling one of the most iconic Minnesota courses this weekend as the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship gets underway on Thursday in Chaska.\n\n\n\nThe world’s best women’s golfers take on the challenges of Hazeltine National Golf Club as world No. 1 Nelly Korda looks to fend off the...","content":"156 golfers are tackling one of the most iconic Minnesota courses this weekend as the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship gets underway on Thursday in Chaska.\n\n\n\nThe world’s best women’s golfers take on the challenges of Hazeltine National Golf Club as world No. 1 Nelly Korda looks to fend off the field for a second straight major tournament after her recent U.S. Open victory at Riviera earlier this month.\n\n\n\nPREVIOUS: World No. 1 Nelly Korda among 12 past champs set to play KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine\n\n\n\nIt’s a special week for Detroit Lakes native, Kate Smith-Stroh, who received a special exemption into the championship. The 27-year-old is in her second year on the LPGA Tour after winning the Big Ten Championship and was named Big Ten Golfer of the Year in 2021 at the University of Nebraska.\n\n\n\nThe star-studded field also includes defending champion, Minjee Lee, sister of PGA Tour star Min Woo Lee. Minjee, the more decorated sibling, captured her third major title last year at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Texas when she won by three shots.\n\n\n\nThe tournament starts on Thursday and runs until Sunday. Click here for ticket information.\nThe post Women’s PGA Championship tees off at Hazeltine in Chaska first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/womens-pga-championship-tees-off-at-hazeltine-in-chaska/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:58:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhazeltine.jpg","slug":"womens-pga-championship-tees-off-at-hazeltine-in-chaska"},{"id":"y8cct4","title":"Minnesota fraud: State DHS commissioner testifies before Congress","excerpt":"Minnesota Department of Human Services Temporary Commissioner John Connolly is testifying Thursday before a U.S. House committee examining fraud risks and oversight in state Medicaid programs.","content":"Minnesota Department of Human Services Temporary Commissioner John Connolly is testifying Thursday before a U.S. House committee examining fraud risks and oversight in state Medicaid programs.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-fraud-state-dhs-commissioner-testifying-congress-june-25-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:33:59.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fminnesota-dhs-explains-medicaid-fraud-investigation-process.jpg","slug":"minnesota-fraud-state-dhs-commissioner-testifies-before-congress"},{"id":"e8lwhe","title":"5 On Your Side: Summer Safety","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        5 On Your Side: Summer Safety \n\n\n\nSummer is packed with sunshine and adventure, but it also brings a uniq...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        5 On Your Side: Summer Safety \n\n\n\nSummer is packed with sunshine and adventure, but it also brings a unique set of safety risks for kids that other Minnesota seasons simply don’t. 5 Eyewitness News is sharing smart, practical tips to help families enjoy the season while avoiding preventable accidents. Find the full report here.\nThe post 5 On Your Side: Summer Safety first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/5-on-your-side-summer-safety-2/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:38:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsummer-safety.jpg","slug":"5-on-your-side-summer-safety"},{"id":"3lh8dp","title":"Minnesota Historical Society: Will Steger","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnesota Historical Society: Will Steger \n\n\n\nLegendary Arctic explorer Will Steger made a remarkable ret...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnesota Historical Society: Will Steger \n\n\n\nLegendary Arctic explorer Will Steger made a remarkable return to Minnesota after completing a breathtaking 800-mile solo journey through the Arctic at 81 years old. 5 Eyewitness News has followed his extraordinary expeditions since 1986, and this weekend Steger is teaming up with the Minnesota Historical Society for a series of special events running through Sunday.\n\n\n\nCatch the full “On the Road – Steger Expedition” episode from reporter Jason Davis on Sunday night at 11:30 p.m. on Channel 5.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minnesota Historical Society: Will Steger first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/minnesota-historical-society-will-steger/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:38:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fwill-steger.jpg","slug":"minnesota-historical-society-will-steger"},{"id":"ex485p","title":"Minnesota Timberwolves trade Naz Reid, draft picks for LaMelo Ball","excerpt":"The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly trading fan-favorite Naz Reid for Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball.","content":"The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly trading fan-favorite Naz Reid for Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/sports/trade-reports-lamelo-ball-minnesota-timberwolves-naz-reid","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Allie.Johnson@fox.com (Allie Johnson)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:51:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgetty-naz-reid.jpg","slug":"minnesota-timberwolves-trade-naz-reid-draft-picks-for-lamelo-ball"},{"id":"vqft74","title":"Bucks for Babe","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/24 Host Chat: Bucks for Babe6/24 Host Chat: Bucks for Babe\n\n\n\nAnyone who has ever loved a pet knows the...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/24 Host Chat: Bucks for Babe6/24 Host Chat: Bucks for Babe\n\n\n\nAnyone who has ever loved a pet knows the deep, lasting bond they leave behind. Crisco from KS95 channeled that heartfelt connection into Bucks for Babe, a touching annual fundraiser inspired by the loss of his beloved dog Babe. Now in its fifth year, Crisco stopped by to share more about the campaign and how listeners can donate.\nThe post Bucks for Babe first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/bucks-for-babe-3/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:38:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fbucks-for-babe.jpg","slug":"bucks-for-babe"},{"id":"fwnh3d","title":"What’s Happening This Weekend 6/25","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        What’s Happening This Weekend 6/25 \n\n\n\nThe weekend is just around the corner, and there’s plenty of excit...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        What’s Happening This Weekend 6/25 \n\n\n\nThe weekend is just around the corner, and there’s plenty of exciting things happening across the great state of Minnesota. Kelli Hanson stopped by Minnesota Live to share her picks for what to do and where to go this weekend.\n\n\n\n\nThe Great Midwest Rib Fest\n\n\n\nTwin Cities Irish Fest\n\n\n\nLittle Crow Ski Team\n\n\n\nMayowood Tours\n\n\n\nWayzata Art Experience\n\nThe post What’s Happening This Weekend 6/25 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/whats-happening-this-weekend-6-25/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:37:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fwhats-happening-this-weekend.jpg","slug":"whats-happening-this-weekend-625"},{"id":"35b2ib","title":"LifeSource Spotlight: Carter Anderson","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        LifeSource Spotlight: Carter Anderson \n\n\n\nLifeSource, a Midwest nonprofit dedicated to saving lives throu...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        LifeSource Spotlight: Carter Anderson \n\n\n\nLifeSource, a Midwest nonprofit dedicated to saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation, is shining a spotlight on three inspiring young organ recipients at tomorrow’s Twins game. Right here in our local community, more than 2,000 people are still waiting for a life-changing transplant. Carter Anderson and his mom Phalen Stang joined us in studio to share his remarkable journey to receiving a heart transplant.\nThe post LifeSource Spotlight: Carter Anderson first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/lifesource-spotlight/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:37:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Flifesource.jpg","slug":"lifesource-spotlight-carter-anderson"},{"id":"hroerc","title":"Sharing Insights About the Bush Fellowship Program","excerpt":"Adora Land is a grantmaking director at the Bush Foundation who leads the Bush Fellowship program, supporting community leaders across our region. We asked Adora for her insights about the selection process and what makes the Fellowship unique.\n\n\n\nWhat are some of the guiding principles that shap...","content":"Adora Land is a grantmaking director at the Bush Foundation who leads the Bush Fellowship program, supporting community leaders across our region. We asked Adora for her insights about the selection process and what makes the Fellowship unique.\n\n\n\nWhat are some of the guiding principles that shape the Bush Fellowship selection process?\n\n\n\nWe’re looking for leaders who have a strong record of impact, who saw a gap in their community and stepped in to fill it. These are problem solvers with deep roots in the communities they serve, working alongside those communities to create change. They also have big visions and are ready to take the next step in their leadership to create large-scale impact. And they’re good at collaborating with others, because they understand that they can’t do this work alone. It’s not just about having a unique idea; what often makes the difference is who is doing it, how it’s being done and who is involved.\n\n\n\nHow does the Bush Foundation make sure the application process delivers value even to those who aren’t selected?\n\n\n\nAdora Land Credit: Caroline Yang\n\n\n\nWe’ve intentionally designed the process so that the experience itself — not just the outcome — is meaningful. The application and interview process creates space for people to really sit with their leadership and develop a plan they might not otherwise have taken the time to create. I’ve even met people who applied, didn’t receive the Fellowship, and then looked back at their application 20 years later to find they had accomplished everything in it. That speaks to how intentional the process is.\n\n\n\nThroughout the interview stages, applicants are also connecting with other leaders from across the region who challenge them to think even deeper about what they need to thrive. It’s an opportunity to build networks and dream bigger, in community with others who are also dreaming big. We also offer all finalists a $3,000 grant for executive coaching for one year as an investment in their continued growth.\n\n\n\nWhat are the plans that Fellows are required to develop, and why do they matter?\n\n\n\nFellowship grants are specifically for the Fellow’s personal leadership development — not to fund a project or reward them for what they’ve already accomplished. We’re saying: you still have more to do, more to share, more to learn. Fellows are asked to self-design their own learning plan — experiential learning, academic or credential programs, skill-building, cultural experiences — whatever will best strengthen them as a leader. We operate under the belief that learning doesn’t only happen in a classroom, and that people also need networks and experiences to grow.\n\n\n\n2026 Bush Fellows Credit: Katie Foy\n\n\n\nWhat are some of the visions this year’s Fellows are working toward?\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Bush Fellows reflect the breadth and depth of our region. One Fellow is working to build North Dakota into a model for coordinated, equitable crisis response through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Another is a teacher pursuing her Ph.D. to advance Lakota language revitalization and increase the number of fluent speakers. And one Fellow is linking small businesses, media outlets and corporate partners to close gaps in access to capital and visibility for Latino businesses in Minnesota.\n\n\n\nWhat has leading this program helped you understand about your own leadership?\n\n\n\nLeadership today requires real mental fortitude and courage. Over the years I’ve talked often with Fellows about what it looks like to sustain yourself as a leader, and I’ve had to reckon with the fact that I don’t always honor that in myself. My leadership doesn’t just extend to this work; community is much larger than that. I need to show up for the people in my life too. The practices I encourage others to build, I have to build in myself, and that’s become something I take more seriously.\n\n\n\nThanks to contributing writer, Mo Perry, who developed this Q&A with Adora Land. \n\n\n\nApplications for the 2027 Bush Fellowship will open in September 2026. Stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter.\n\n\nThe post Sharing Insights About the Bush Fellowship Program appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/sponsored/learn-about-the-bush-fellowship-program/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"The Bush Foundation","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:00:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSahan-Journal-_-SpnCn-1800x1200-_-Fellow-Headshots-1.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"sharing-insights-about-the-bush-fellowship-program"},{"id":"g59ys0","title":"Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project, a top official at the National Park Service says.\nThe agency reported th...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project, a top official at the National Park Service says.\nThe agency reported the June 9 incident to U.S. Park Police, said Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service. Lands made the statement in a court document filed late Wednesday as part of a lawsuit filed by a nonprofit organization to halt the Trump administration’s work on the project.\nHis statement does not say whether the damage is a suspected case of vandalism or identify anyone who might have been involved.\nThe police report indicates damage to the pool, “including a caulk over the foam sealant that was cut with a sharp knife or razor and destruction of delaminating surface material,” Lands said. About 70 fence post tops also were thrown into the pool, he said.\nThe statements were the first time the Republican administration has offered specifics for when and how the Reflecting Pool may have been damaged after work on the project was substantially completed. \nPresident Donald Trump and other officials have repeatedly blamed, without evidence, unidentified vandals for peeling paint as well as a “350-foot gash” in the liner and other problems. Six people have been arrested, Trump said this week, without providing details.\nTrump pledged to beautify the century-old Reflecting Pool before the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, draining its water and directing the bottom to be painted a color he called “American flag blue.” But since the site was restored, its water has been plagued by an algae bloom and pieces of the new coating have appeared to be peeling off the bottom.\nHis administration faces a self-imposed deadline to complete the renovation before July Fourth. Trump also has said the federal government would release images to substantiate his claim. \nTrump said Wednesday that “sick people” had used razors and box cutters to slice portions of the lining. \nThe U.S. Park Police posted surveillance footage Wednesday evening and asked for help “identifying the individual depicted here in connection with a Destruction of Government Property investigation.” The grainy, 30-second video appears to show a person kneeling down, reaching into the reflecting pool and removing something from the water. Police said it was taken Friday afternoon. \nIn his statement to the court, Lands said the parks agency plans to begin draining the Reflecting Pool following Independence Day celebrations to conduct repairs, including assessing and repairing any damage to the lining.\nThe park service completed more than two months of renovations at the Reflecting Pool in early June. The 2,000-foot-long basin was drained and a tinted. A plastic-like rubber lining was installed to waterproof and protect the concrete pool surface, and the pool was refilled with water, Lands said.\nThe Cultural Landscape Foundation, an education and advocacy group that sued in May to halt work on the project, asked a federal judge to block further renovations.\n“It is also not too late to correct course,” the group wrote in a filing Monday. It urged the administration to “engage with experts and the public, and make an informed decision about what is best based on the consultations mandated by the law, instead of once again rushing ahead with half-baked ideas.”\nCongressional Democrats have called for formal investigations into the pool renovations, saying no-bid contracts for work on the project were awarded to vendors with previous relationships to Trump.\nOhio-based Green Water Solutions was given a $1.7 million contract to install a water-purification system in the Reflecting Pool, while Virginia-based Atlantic Industrial Coatings was awarded $14.7 million to repaint and waterproof the pool’s concrete floor.\nOregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, the top Democrat on the Senate appropriations panel overseeing the Interior Department’s budget, said the pool renovation appears to be a waste of taxpayers’ dollars.\n“After railing about waste, fraud and abuse, Donald Trump spent more than $16 million on a renovation of the Reflecting Pool that’s now peeling and chock full of algae,” Merkley said Thursday. He said this is a “massive waste” of tax dollars and the public deserves “swift answers — and a refund.”\nMerkley is one of about 10 Democratic senators and House members investigating the pool project.\n“Taxpayers deserve a full explanation of how these failures occurred and who will be held accountable for correcting them,” said another letter, signed by New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich and five other senators.\nHeinrich is the top Democrat on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, which oversees the Interior Department.\n___\nAssociated Press writer Michael Kunzelman contributed to this report.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/reflecting-pool-liner-was-cut-with-a-sharp-knife-or-razor-national-park-service-says/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:18:50.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FLincoln_Memorial_Reflecting_Pool_21178.jpg","slug":"reflecting-pool-liner-was-cut-with-a-sharp-knife-or-razor-national-park-service-says"},{"id":"ce6rno","title":"Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list","excerpt":"BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.\nU.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by Democratic President Barack Obama, sided with a coalition of...","content":"BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.\nU.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by Democratic President Barack Obama, sided with a coalition of nearly two dozen states that challenged the Republican president’s order in granting a summary judgment. Her ruling applies to this year’s midterm election cycle.\nPlaintiffs argued in two lawsuits, both filed in federal court in Boston, that Trump’s order should be found unconstitutional because the states and Congress, not the president, have the power to set election rules. The judge agreed, saying in her ruling that the provisions of Trump’s order seeking to create a federal list of eligible voters and using the U.S. Postal Service to determine who can receive a mail ballot are “legally void” because they “unconstitutionally violate the separation of powers.”\nIt was the second ruling in as many days against executive orders Trump has signed seeking oversight of the nation’s elections. A separate ruling Wednesday prohibited an executive order he had signed last year that would have required people to show documents proving their citizenship when registering to vote.\n              Order targeted mail voting, administration likely to appeal\nArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, whose state was among the plaintiffs, celebrated the court’s decision.\n“Millions of independents, Republicans and Democrats across Arizona have voted by mail for decades,” she said in a statement, noting that nearly 80% of ballots in the state are cast by that method.\nMayes, a Democrat, singled out military families, voters in the state’s rural expanses and Native Americans who cast ballots from tribal lands.\n“Donald Trump’s executive order targeted all of these voters,” she said. “But today, the courts affirmed what the Constitution makes clear: States run their elections, not the President.”\nThe White House stood by Trump’s executive order and indicated the administration would appeal the ruling. The order, said spokeswoman Abigail Jackson, “lawfully protects our elections, and we are confident that we will ultimately prevail in its implementation.”\nThe administration, in its motions to dismiss the lawsuits challenging the order, argued that the motions were premature and that plaintiffs lacked the legal basis to bring their claim based on the Administrative Procedure Act, which governs how federal agencies develop and issue regulations.\nBut in an interim order before Thursday’s ruling, Talwani said the motions pertaining to this year’s election cycle were relevant: “In light of the EO’s specific deadlines over the next three months, and the reality that elections will be occurring throughout this period with the November 3, 2026 midterm occurring in just five months, postponing judicial review is impracticable and may inflict significant hardship on Plaintiffs,” she wrote. That order denied the Trump administration’s motion to dismiss the challenges.\n              Executive order sought to give Postal Service a central role in elections\nTrump’s executive order, the second one aimed at elections during his second term, comes as he continues to raise the specter of widespread voting by noncitizens as a reason to change election rules. But states already have detailed processes aimed at keeping their voter rolls accurate, and voting by noncitizens has been shown to be rare. It also is a felony that can be punishable by deportation.\nTrump issued his second order in March after a bill he supported to overhaul voting stalled in Congress. The order would have had the federal government — through the director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the commissioner of the Social Security Administration — create a “state citizenship list” of eligible voters. It then directed the U.S. Postal Service to deliver mail ballots only to those on the list.\nElection officials argued that it was ripe for abuse and could cause chaos.\nThe Postal Service has published a proposed rule required by Trump’s executive order in the Federal Register. Among other things, the rule would not apply to primary elections or overseas ballots.\nPostal Service workers have pushed back against the order, saying they are not equipped to determine who is eligible to vote in each state. After Trump issued his order last spring, the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association said forcing its members into such a role “risks politicizing one of the nation’s most trusted public institutions.”\nMaine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, a Democrat whose state was among the plaintiffs, said the executive order illustrated how Trump was attempting to “abuse power in previously unthinkable ways” to interfere in elections.\nShe said it “strains credulity” to think the U.S. Postal Service could set up a workable system for pre-screening individual voters to determine whether they would be allowed to vote by mail, adding that it would be “a shocking violation of American constitutional rights.”\nThe Postal Service did not immediately respond Thursday to requests for comment.\n              Trump’s second election executive order faces multiple legal challenges\nThe lawsuit seeking summary judgment was filed by Democratic attorneys general representing 22 states and the District of Columbia. Also signing on were attorneys representing Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, which has a Republican attorney general.\nThe states also told the court that the move imposes a costly burden on election officials to comply and would spread fear about the possibility of prosecution. Stephen Pezzi, a lawyer for the Trump administration, had argued that no one would be prosecuted for violating the order.\nThe other lawsuit filed in Talwani’s court was by the League of Women Voters and other voting rights groups, which have sought a preliminary injunction against the executive order.\nIn yet another lawsuit filed against the executive order, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., in May agreed with the Trump administration that it was too early to block the order because it had yet to be implemented. That lawsuit was brought by Democratic and civil rights groups, which have appealed.\nSince his 2020 presidential election loss to Democrat Joe Biden, Trump has groundlessly claimed mail voting is rife with fraud and has launched a federal investigation into that year’s vote, even though repeated audits and investigations, including ones run by Republicans, found it was free of widespread fraud. Trump also has said he wants to “take over” election administration in Democratic areas.\n___\nBarrow reported from Atlanta and Hanna from Topeka, Kansas.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/federal-judge-halts-trumps-election-executive-order-seeking-to-create-a-federal-voter-list/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:23:05.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FAPTOPIX_Trump_America_25__35_1_.jpg","slug":"federal-judge-halts-trumps-election-executive-order-seeking-to-create-a-federal-voter-list"},{"id":"zb2102","title":"Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.\nThe case came before the justices after a tidal wave of litigation that included some multi...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.\nThe case came before the justices after a tidal wave of litigation that included some multibillion-dollar verdicts against Bayer, a Germany-based agrochemical manufacturer that acquired Roundup when it bought its original producer Monsanto in 2018.\nThe decision is a victory for President Donald Trump’s administration, but it provoked outrage from allies in the “ Make America Healthy Again” movement who want to rein in pesticide use.\nThe high court, in a 7-2 ruling, found that Roundup cannot face failure-to-warn lawsuits in state courts because federal regulations have found a cancer link unlikely and do not require a warning label. Though focused on Roundup, the ruling could affect similar health claims against other pesticide products. \n“This decision is good for American farmers who help feed the world,“ Bayer CEO Bill Anderson said. ”It provides the regulatory clarity necessary for innovators like us to develop the agricultural tools that guarantee an affordable food supply.”\nThough Bayer said the ruling should result in the dismissal of failure-to-warn lawsuits, the company said it plans to proceed with a proposed $7.25 billion class-action settlement intended to resolve many of the remaining claims. \nThe ruling was denounced by environmental groups and lawyers representing people who believe they were harmed by Roundup.\n“This Supreme Court ruling wrongly slams the courthouse door on Americans sickened by pesticides,” said attorney Christopher Seeger, who is proposed as a claimants’ representative in the settlement. But he said a settlement still would allow some people to receive compensation. \nThe decision “is a tragic setback for public and environmental health,” said Jay Feldman, executive director of Beyond Pesticides, a health and environmental group.\n              A sickened gardener had won $1 million\nThe case before the Supreme Court was filed by Missouri resident John Durnell. He developed a cancer called non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after more than 20 years of serving as the neighborhood association’s “spray guy,” using Roundup on parks in his historic St. Louis community.\nA jury agreed that the company failed to warn him about possible cancer dangers and awarded him $1.25 million. It’s one of thousands of similar cases, including some multibillion-dollar damage awards.\nThere’s still fierce debate about cancer and Roundup’s key ingredient, glyphosate. The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer classified the chemical as “probably carcinogenic” in 2015. The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that it’s not likely to cause cancer in humans when used as directed.\nThe agency approved a label without a cancer warning, and Bayer argued that it’s required to follow those federal standards. The Supreme Court agreed, ruling that separate warning requirements cannot be compelled by state laws and courts. The ruling still could allow other suits alleging problems with the way the product was designed, Durnell’s attorney, Ashley Keller, has said. \n              Bayer has pledged billions for settlements\nBayer disputes the cancer claims but previously set aside $16 billion to settle cases, and earlier this year proposed a $7.25 billion class-action settlement. A federal judge recently ruled that the proposed settlement will be heard in a Missouri state court, where many of the lawsuits have been filed. \nAt the same time, the company has tried to persuade states to pass laws shielding it from liability in failure-to-warn lawsuits, and three states have agreed. \nAbout 200,000 Roundup-related claims have been made against Bayer, mostly from home users. It has stopped using glyphosate in Roundup sold in the U.S. residential lawn and garden market.\nThe company had said it might have to consider pulling glyphosate from U.S. agricultural markets if it keeps getting sued. Agricultural industry groups have said Roundup is important for a strong food supply.\n“Today’s decision protects our access to the tools that let us care for our soil, protect our crops, and keep food affordable for your family and mine,” said Blake Hurst, a corn and soybean farmer who is a former president of the Missouri Farm Bureau.\n              The court ruling runs counter to the MAHA movement\nPesticides have created a rift between the administration and members of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s MAHA movement, who were frustrated by an executive order aimed at boosting glyphosate’s production.\nKennedy has said repeatedly that glyphosate causes cancer, even as he says he recognizes the executive order was necessary for food supply and national security reasons.\nSome health advocates contend the Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of glyphosate-based weedkillers was based on limited information and that lawsuits in state courts have turned up additional evidence against it.\n“The fact that EPA approved a pesticide label does not mean a product is safe, and it should not become a shield for companies that fail to warn about cancer risks, neurological harm, and other serious dangers,” said Patti Goldman, senior attorney at Earthjustice, an environmental legal organization. \n___\nLieb reported from Jefferson City, Missouri.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/supreme-court-ruling-blocks-thousands-of-lawsuits-against-maker-of-roundup-weedkiller/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:08:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSupreme_Court_28543.jpg","slug":"supreme-court-ruling-blocks-thousands-of-lawsuits-against-maker-of-roundup-weedkiller"},{"id":"78c3rq","title":"That Midwestern Mom’s new talk show combines cookie salad and chitchat","excerpt":"Minnesota’s folksiest social-media celebrity brings her show online.","content":"Minnesota’s folksiest social-media celebrity brings her show online.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/that-show-with-that-midwestern-mom-amber-estenson-debuts-new-talk-show-frazee/601846770","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:43:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"that-midwestern-moms-new-talk-show-combines-cookie-salad-and-chitchat"},{"id":"x4ayv","title":"Minnesota sends time capsule photos to US Capitol for America’s 250th birthday","excerpt":"Minnesota leaders are sending photos that highlight the state’s landmarks and culture to the U.S. Capitol for a special time capsule.\n\n\n\nThe time capsule gives each state and territory delegation an opportunity to provide a snapshot of time in 2026 as America celebrates its 250th birthday.\n\n\n\nPho...","content":"Minnesota leaders are sending photos that highlight the state’s landmarks and culture to the U.S. Capitol for a special time capsule.\n\n\n\nThe time capsule gives each state and territory delegation an opportunity to provide a snapshot of time in 2026 as America celebrates its 250th birthday.\n\n\n\nPhotos from all eight Minnesota congressional districts were sent to the Capitol.\n\n\n\nThey include Lake Superior, the State Fair, the loon, Prince’s Purple Rain and the National Eagle Center.\n\n\n\nThe capsule will be sealed inside the Capitol Visitor Center until America’s 500th birthday on July 4, 2276.\nThe post Minnesota sends time capsule photos to US Capitol for America’s 250th birthday first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/minnesota-sends-time-capsule-photos-to-us-capitol-for-americas-250th-birthday/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:32:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftime-capsule-1.jpg","slug":"minnesota-sends-time-capsule-photos-to-us-capitol-for-americas-250th-birthday"},{"id":"1cl41e","title":"Google faces skeptical crowd at first Hermantown data center open house","excerpt":"A new environmental review says preliminary construction work could begin next year, pending permit approvals.","content":"A new environmental review says preliminary construction work could begin next year, pending permit approvals.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/google-hermantown-data-center-open-house-duluth-ai/601859427","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:17:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"google-faces-skeptical-crowd-at-first-hermantown-data-center-open-house"},{"id":"leb9q8","title":"Bolé is the Twin Cities’ most joyful dining room","excerpt":"This vibrant Ethiopian restaurant in St. Paul delivers bold flavors and a rewarding dining experience built around sharing.","content":"This vibrant Ethiopian restaurant in St. Paul delivers bold flavors and a rewarding dining experience built around sharing.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/bole-is-the-twin-cities-most-joyful-dining-room/601849512","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:00:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"bol-is-the-twin-cities-most-joyful-dining-room"},{"id":"hesvw8","title":"Lionel Richie takes ill, cuts his St. Paul concert short","excerpt":"Lionel Richie announced the unexpected intermission at his concert on the first night of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire.","content":"Lionel Richie announced the unexpected intermission at his concert on the first night of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/lionel-richie-health-concerns-cut-concert-short/601859500","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T05:07:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"lionel-richie-takes-ill-cuts-his-st-paul-concert-short"},{"id":"de759s","title":"Parent sues St. Paul Academy over son’s expulsion","excerpt":"The lawsuit claims school leaders retaliated against a family after the father raised concerns about leadership.","content":"The lawsuit claims school leaders retaliated against a family after the father raised concerns about leadership.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/st-paul-academy-lawsuit-luis-ottley-matt-bauer/601861206","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:18:21.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"parent-sues-st-paul-academy-over-sons-expulsion"},{"id":"fcffxn","title":"Heat Wave on the way starting this Sunday.","excerpt":"Today in the Twin Cities will bring another afternoon of comfortable temperatures in the mid 70s which continues the trend of Below Average temperatures we have seen since June 13 ( average highs are in the low 80s ).  Last time it was +80 Degrees in the Twin Cities was June 12 and last 90 Degree...","content":"Today in the Twin Cities will bring another afternoon of comfortable temperatures in the mid 70s which continues the trend of Below Average temperatures we have seen since June 13 ( average highs are in the low 80s ).  Last time it was +80 Degrees in the Twin Cities was June 12 and last 90 Degree Day was 91 Degrees on June 10 but things are going to change starting this Sunday.  \n\n\n\nA Heat Wave is likely from Sunday June 28 through Friday July 3 with highs near 90 Degrees on Sunday to the low to mid 90s Monday through Friday and High Humidity will push Heat Index Values from 100 to 108 Degrees Monday through Friday.  The Heat and Humidity will also cause Severe T-Storms especially in the overnight hours – greatest Severe Weather Risk will be Damaging Winds.  \n\n\n\n4th of July Weather still looking good with Hazy Sunshine and highs in the mid to upper 80s then 10pm Fireworks Weather Partly Cloudy with temperatures near 80 Degrees.  JONATHAN YUHAS  \nThe post Heat Wave on the way starting this Sunday. first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/weather-forecast/heat-wave-on-the-way-starting-this-sunday/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Jonathan Yuhas","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:25:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FYuhasJonathanWeb.jpg","slug":"heat-wave-on-the-way-starting-this-sunday"},{"id":"z41don","title":"Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 164","excerpt":"LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 164 people. Many more were feared dead.\nThe 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes t...","content":"LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 164 people. Many more were feared dead.\nThe 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday evening were among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century and were felt throughout the region. Nearly 1,000 people were injured and thousands were reported missing across the country. The coastal region of La Guaira, which is north of the capital, Caracas, experienced some of the heaviest damage and casualties, officials said.\nBuildings were evacuated as far away as Brazil’s Amazon, about 1,700 kilometers (1,050 miles) from Caracas, where the country’s main airport was damaged and closed.\nIn cities across northern Venezuela, panicked residents poured into the streets and many walked among the debris searching for the missing. Television broadcasts showed rescue workers using power tools to get through piles of rubble. \nIn La Guaira, retired schoolteacher Juan Alberto Mendaño climbed through wreckage and past a dead body when he spotted a woman who was trapped and signaling with her hand for help. \n“God, let them rescue her as quickly as possible,” said Mendaño. “When we heard the scream, there was nothing we could do.”\nAt another damaged apartment complex, residents shouted the names of missing people: “Mirna! Marquitos!”\nOffers of help poured in from around the world, including from the United States, which seized Venezuela’s then-president Nicolas Maduro at the beginning of the year in a surprise military operation. \nThe natural disaster poses a major challenge for acting President Delcy Rodríguez, the former vice president who took office in January after Maduro’s capture. Venezuela has been facing economic disarray for more than a decade, and many people reject the legitimacy of the political movement Rodriguez represents. \n              Rescue teams head to heavily damaged coastal region\nRodríguez, who gave the latest death toll early Thursday, said authorities were shifting rescue teams from other parts of the country to La Guaira, which she described as a “disaster zone.” \n“Dozens of buildings have collapsed there … and we are currently carrying out intensive rescue operations to save lives,” Rodríguez said. Footage on state TV showed three children, covered in dust but alive, pulled from the rubble in La Guaira.\nRodríguez appealed to businesses to make heavy construction equipment available for rescue operations, adding that search and rescue teams certified by the United Nations were on their way to help.\nWhile Venezuela sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean plates makes strong earthquakes much less common than in other parts of Latin America. \nThe U.S. Geological Survey said the first earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.2, hit west of Moron on the Caribbean coast, about 170 kilometers (105 miles) west of Caracas. It had a depth of 22 kilometers (about 14 miles). Just a minute later, USGS reported a second 7.5 magnitude earthquake, with a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) and an epicenter 16 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Moron.\nOfficials urged people to remain outside as aftershocks could cause further damage. \n              Venezuela residents reeling from two strong quakes\nDuring the quakes, people ran from swaying buildings. Many were stunned Thursday morning as they saw buildings reduced to skeletons, furniture hanging out of windows and helicopters circling overhead. \nIn La Guaira, Cristian Carreño stared at his charred apartment building tilting precariously to one side.\n“I lost everything,” he said. “There are people still inside, I imagine, that couldn’t get out. It’s incredibly devastating.”\nDayana Delgado, mother of three children, said she was desperate because her 8-year-old son was missing.\n“I want to know where my child is, if he’s trapped or in a shelter,” she said.\nDelgado asked where the heavy machinery was that government officials had promised, pointing out that neighbors were the ones digging through the rubble. \nAuthorities warned people against returning to homes with structural damage. In downtown Caracas, hundreds spent the night huddled in parks, parking lots and other open spaces. \n“We were afraid the buildings would collapse on us,” said María Cristina Díaz, a 41-year-old janitor. “My mother, my daughter and I were cold. We didn’t sleep a wink.”\n“It was awful. We cried, we screamed. Thankfully, we’re alive,” she added.\nParts of the capital lost power and cellphone service, Rodríguez said. Subway services were suspended and natural gas was shut off, she said. Classes will also be canceled for several days, and the Ministry of Education said some school buildings would be used as shelters and donation centers.\nFamilies began posting missing-person flyers with photos of loved ones, while others shared handwritten lists of names as they searched for those still unaccounted for. Venezuelans living abroad struggled to make contact with relatives. \nThe U.N. human rights mission in Venezuela called on the government to lift local restrictions on social media so people can get more timely access to potentially life-saving information. In August 2024, Maduro ordered X blocked in an attempt to suppress the exchange of information among those who rejected his claim of victory in the July presidential elections.\n              Several governments offered assistance\nRodríguez declared a state of emergency in an address to the nation late Wednesday. She said the government was creating a $200 million reconstruction fund for hospitals and homes damaged by the earthquakes, and had instructed the economy and finance ministers to oversee the effort.\nCountries from across the world from Qatar to Mexico began to send aid to Venezuela. Rodríguez expressed thanks for the messages of support and offers for help.\nSecretary of State Marco Rubio, who had spoken to Rodríguez following the quake, said the United States is “immediately deploying search and rescue teams, medical resources, and humanitarian assistance to Venezuela.”\n“We will have a whole government response,” Rubio said Thursday in Bahrain, noting the were facing logistical obstacles with Caracas’ airport collapsed. “It will be big. It will be fast. It will be effective.”\n___\nGarcia Cano reported from Bogota, Colombia and Janetsky reported from Mexico City. Associated Press writers Anna-Catherine Brigida in Mexico City, Danica Coto and San Juan, Clara Preve in Buenos Aires; Astrid Suarez in Bogota, Colombia; Cristina Fuentes in Madrid; and Maria Teresa Hernandez in Beijing and Edith Lederer in the United Nations contributed to this report.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 164 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-international/venezuelans-search-rubble-for-survivors-after-2-strong-quakes-kill-at-least-164/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T04:46:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FAPTOPIX_Venezuela_Earthquake_21792.jpg","slug":"venezuelans-search-rubble-for-survivors-after-2-strong-quakes-kill-at-least-164"},{"id":"2pskpn","title":"St. Paul commits to reopening 3 shuttered skyway sections near former Alliance Bank Center","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        St. Paul commits to reopening 3 shuttered skyway sections near former Alliance Bank Center \n\n\n\nSt. Paul i...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        St. Paul commits to reopening 3 shuttered skyway sections near former Alliance Bank Center \n\n\n\nSt. Paul is moving ahead with plans to reopen three closed skyway sections, a step supporters say could help downtown access, business and safety.\n\n\n\nCity elected officials have committed to reopening the long-shuttered sections of the downtown St. Paul skyway system. Two closed sections connect to the former condemned Alliance Bank Center, and a third connects to Metro Transit’s Central Station.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Downtown St. Paul office towers see double-digit value drops again\n\n\n\n“They were closed in April of last year, so we were patient for two or three months before we thought it was time to have them reopen,” said Nancy Kehmeier.\n\n\n\nKehmeier, co-founder and president of Friends of the Skyway, said the system is more than a place to walk in winter. She said many people rely on it every day, including herself.\n\n\n\nWhat could reopening mean?\n\n\n\n“Definitely vibrancy, definitely the ability to move back and forth through the skyway 365 days a year,” said Kehmeier.\n\n\n\n“People who are older and use walkers or are worried about falling or tripping, and of course, handicapped people, we rely on it 365 days a year.”\n\n\n\n5 EYEWITNESS NEWS previously reported that police calls were common along the block by Central Station a couple of years ago.\n\n\n\nKehmeier said the skyway also helps businesses and public safety, and she pointed to the visibility of downtown ambassadors as an aide to that.\n\n\n\n“It feels safer on the skyway than on the street,” said Kehmeier. “It’s a good place to be, a safe place to be if you want to go out to dinner, walk home after eight or 9 o’clock at night … and we want people to understand the skyways are as important to St. Paul as the streets are, and to its financial health too.”\n\n\n\nRELATED: St. Paul plans to reopen 3 downtown skyways\n\n\n\nWhat happens next?\n\n\n\nSt. Paul police said reopening the closed skyway sections is a positive thing for downtown. The Downtown Alliance, which owns the former Alliance Bank building, told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that a reopening date is not yet official.\n\n\n\nThe Saint Paul Downtown Alliance, whose real estate-focused subsidiary, the Downtown Development Corporation, recently bought the former Alliance Bank Center, said it is “working through a process with the city to open the closed skyways,” but a date has not yet been set.\n\n\n\n\nThe post St. Paul commits to reopening 3 shuttered skyway sections near former Alliance Bank Center first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/st-paul-commits-to-reopening-3-shuttered-skyway-sections-near-former-alliance-bank-center/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Renee Cooper","publishDate":"2026-06-25T04:13:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSTP-SKYWAY-SAFETY_PKG_00.00.40.30.jpg","slug":"st-paul-commits-to-reopening-3-shuttered-skyway-sections-near-former-alliance-bank-center"},{"id":"tkyr7j","title":"St. Paul city council member proposes making their positions full-time, with a salary increase","excerpt":"A city council member in St. Paul is proposing to ditch the part-time council structure and increase the council members’ salaries.\n\n\n\nCouncil member Nelsie Yang wants part-time city council members to receive a 40% salary increase and have their positions made full-time. \n\n\n\nA proposed charter a...","content":"A city council member in St. Paul is proposing to ditch the part-time council structure and increase the council members’ salaries.\n\n\n\nCouncil member Nelsie Yang wants part-time city council members to receive a 40% salary increase and have their positions made full-time. \n\n\n\nA proposed charter amendment would remove the part-time structure and bring their pay closer to Minneapolis’s.\n\n\n\nThe proposition for full-time status argues that Minneapolis council members are paid more for representing 13 wards, each with around 33,000 residents, compared to the seven wards represented by St. Paul council members, which house around 44,500 residents.\n\n\n\nMinneapolis council members currently earn a $109,856 yearly salary, while in St. Paul, the figure is closer to $79,407, according to the city of St. Paul.\n\n\n\nYang is in favor of the charter amendment, claiming the council’s current part-time status does not properly reflect the workload they take on as council members. She believes a higher salary would allow members to focus more on their responsibilities as city council members.\n\n\n\n“You don’t have to think about, ‘Hey, how am I going to be able to bring in more income into my household if I ever get married, have more kids? How do I make sure that I do just this job alone?'” Yang said. “I can really focus on this (the council member position), rather than having to think about how I can get a part-time position or even some side gigs as well.”\n\n\n\nThe proposal is a long way from taking effect. \n\n\n\nAt this time, a study of the proposal is still needed, followed by a final vote to approve a charter change. Then, if it was approved, the new council’s status as a full-time position would not take effect until 2029, after the next city council election. \n\n\n\n\nThe post St. Paul city council member proposes making their positions full-time, with a salary increase first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/st-paul-city-council-member-proposes-making-their-positions-full-time-with-a-salary-increase/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:25:02.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FSTPCityHallCourthouse7-30-25.jpg","slug":"st-paul-city-council-member-proposes-making-their-positions-full-time-with-a-salary-increase"},{"id":"qnp8du","title":"Twins starting pitcher Mick Abel will have arthroscopic surgery after elbow injury setback","excerpt":"Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery after a recent setback in his injury recovery.\n\n\n\nAfter an assessment by orthopedic specialist Dr. Keith Meister, the Twins announced Wednesday that Abel will undergo the minor procedure more than two month...","content":"Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery after a recent setback in his injury recovery.\n\n\n\nAfter an assessment by orthopedic specialist Dr. Keith Meister, the Twins announced Wednesday that Abel will undergo the minor procedure more than two months after he first landed on the injured list. The timetable for Abel’s return won’t be determined until after the surgery.\n\n\n\nThe Twins had Abel lined up to rejoin the rotation Sunday, after he made two smooth rehab starts for Triple-A St. Paul. But he reported soreness after his bullpen session Friday and was shut down from throwing.\n\n\n\nAbel was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies with minor league catcher Eduardo Tait the day before the trade deadline last season for closer Jhoan Duran.\n\n\n\nThe 24-year-old had a 3.98 ERA in four appearances this year, throwing 14 consecutive scoreless innings before he was sidelined by elbow inflammation following his start on April 14.\n\n\n\nMinnesota’s starting pitching has been depleted by injuries. Left-hander Pablo López, an All-Star in 2023, is out for the season following elbow surgery. Right-hander Bailey Ober has been sidelined for the last three weeks with elbow inflammation and won’t return until after the All-Star break.\n\n\n\nLeft-hander Kendry Rojas, who started on Tuesday, was sent to Triple-A before the game Wednesday in the latest round of pitching roster moves made by the Twins.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Twins starting pitcher Mick Abel will have arthroscopic surgery after elbow injury setback first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/twins-starting-pitcher-mick-abel-will-have-arthroscopic-surgery-after-elbow-injury-setback/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Darren Wolfson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:57:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FAP26099656137473-scaled-e1776704825821.jpg","slug":"twins-starting-pitcher-mick-abel-will-have-arthroscopic-surgery-after-elbow-injury-setback"},{"id":"iqzgkz","title":"The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians","excerpt":"The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation.","content":"The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/supreme-court-allows-trump-administration-to-end-legal-protections-for-haitians-syrians/601861516","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:00:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"the-supreme-court-lets-the-trump-administration-end-legal-protections-for-haitians-and-syrians"},{"id":"mbxcuy","title":"Everyone wanted a law to protect St. Paul’s trees. It still took over a year to get to a vote.","excerpt":"The potential loss of trees for the Summit Avenue bike trail led residents to speak out, and then get involved.","content":"The potential loss of trees for the Summit Avenue bike trail led residents to speak out, and then get involved.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/st-paul-mn-boulevard-tree-ordinance-2026/601846794","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:00:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"everyone-wanted-a-law-to-protect-st-pauls-trees-it-still-took-over-a-year-to-get-to-a-vote"},{"id":"7cnnu9","title":"Lori Naumann, DNR EagleCam manager and wildlife champion, dies","excerpt":"The longtime Nongame Wildlife Program specialist helped connect Minnesotans with wildlife through nest cameras, broad restoration efforts and other conservation projects.","content":"The longtime Nongame Wildlife Program specialist helped connect Minnesotans with wildlife through nest cameras, broad restoration efforts and other conservation projects.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/lori-naumann-mndnr-eaglecam-manager-obit/601860260","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"lori-naumann-dnr-eaglecam-manager-and-wildlife-champion-dies"},{"id":"j0w6de","title":"Betts hits his 300th homer in support of Ohtani as the Dodgers finish a sweep of the Twins","excerpt":"Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense as the Los Angeles Dodgers finished a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 4-3 victory on Wednesday night.\n\n\n\nOhtani helped himself with an RBI single to spark a three-run third inning against...","content":"Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense as the Los Angeles Dodgers finished a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 4-3 victory on Wednesday night.\n\n\n\nOhtani helped himself with an RBI single to spark a three-run third inning against Twins starter Joe Ryan after the two-way superstar fell behind with a three-run second.\n\n\n\nMax Muncy and Alex Call drove in the tying and go-ahead runs off Ryan for the MLB-leading Dodgers, and Tanner Scott pitched the ninth inning for his 11th save.\n\n\n\nBetts, who won six Gold Glove awards as a right fielder before becoming the regular shortstop, snagged a grounder up the middle and fired an off-balance, on-target throw to first base to retire Ryan Kreidler and end the fourth with runners at second and third. Betts later made a sliding stop of a ground ball by Royce Lewis to get the last out of the sixth inning.\n\n\n\nWith the sensational Ohtani (8-2) on the mound and the Twins countering with their ace Ryan (5-4), Target Field was filled for an announced crowd of 39,853 and the first sellout of the season.\n\n\n\nOhtani finished six innings with five hits and three walks allowed and eight strikeouts. Though this was his third straight start giving up with three or more runs, after yielding two or fewer in each of his first 10 turns, Ohtani dug in after the 3-1 deficit. He struck out the side in the third and retired his last seven batters.\n\n\n\nUp next\n\n\n\nDodgers: Starts a three-game series Friday at San Diego. RHP Roki Sasaki pitches for the Dodgers and RHP Randy Vásquez starts for the Padres.\n\n\n\nTwins: Stay home for a three-game series beginning Friday against Colorado. RHP Taj Bradley pitches for Minnesota against RHP Tomoyuki Sugano.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Betts hits his 300th homer in support of Ohtani as the Dodgers finish a sweep of the Twins first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/betts-hits-his-300th-homer-in-support-of-ohtani-as-the-dodgers-finish-a-sweep-of-the-twins/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Darren Wolfson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:50:38.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26176094447645-Cropped.jpg","slug":"betts-hits-his-300th-homer-in-support-of-ohtani-as-the-dodgers-finish-a-sweep-of-the-twins"},{"id":"vw4r5v","title":"Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles lead Lynx to 78-76 win over Mystics","excerpt":"Natasha Howard had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Olivia Miles scored 10 of her 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 12-point deficit Wednesday night to beat the Washington Mystics 78-76.\n\n\n\nKayla McBride made five 3-pointers and finished with 19 points...","content":"Natasha Howard had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Olivia Miles scored 10 of her 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 12-point deficit Wednesday night to beat the Washington Mystics 78-76.\n\n\n\nKayla McBride made five 3-pointers and finished with 19 points for the Lynx (14-4).\n\n\n\nMiles hit a step-back jumper that cut Minnesota’s deficit to a point with 3:32 to play. After a Mystics timeout, the Lynx forced a shot-clock violation before Miles fed Howard for a wide-open layup that made it 72-71 — Minnesota’s first lead since 17-16 — and hit a 3 with 1:07 remaining that made it 78-74.\n\n\n\nMcBride hit the last of her four first-half 3-pointers with 1.1 seconds left in the second quarter to make it 40-all at halftime, but the Lynx made just 3 of 16 (19%) from the field in the third and trailed 65-53 with seven minutes to play.\n\n\n\nMinnesota coach Cheryl Reeve has 378 career wins, one behind Mike Thibault for most in WNBA history.\n\n\n\nWashington (8-8) had won their last three.\n\n\n\nSonia Citron led the Mystics with 28 points on 9-of-14 shooting, 4 of 5 from 3-point range. Kiki Iriafen had 13 points and 11 rebounds, her fifth double-double this season, and Shakira Austin added 11 points and 16 rebounds.\n\n\n\nWashington beat the Lynx 84-79 in Minneapolis on Sunday.\n\n\n\nUp next\n\n\n\nLynx: Visit Dallas on Sunday.\n\n\n\nMystics: Play Friday at Connecticut.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles lead Lynx to 78-76 win over Mystics first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/natasha-howard-and-olivia-miles-lead-lynx-to-78-76-win-over-mystics/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Darren Wolfson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:13:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FLynx.png","slug":"natasha-howard-and-olivia-miles-lead-lynx-to-78-76-win-over-mystics"},{"id":"7y4a4c","title":"Nicollet Island Inn Twilight River Cruise","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Nicollet Island Inn Twilight River CruiseNicollet Island Inn Twilight River Cruise\n\n\n\nThe historic Nicoll...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Nicollet Island Inn Twilight River CruiseNicollet Island Inn Twilight River Cruise\n\n\n\nThe historic Nicollet Island Inn is bringing a breathtaking new way to experience the Mississippi River this summer with twilight cruises launching right from Boom Island Park in Minneapolis. Reporter Kristin Haubrich is live from the water with everything you need to know about booking your own evening on the river.  For more information on a Nicollet Island Inn Twilight River Cruise, click here. \n\n\n\nCall 612-331-1800 to make your reservation at Nicollet Island Inn and mention TCL or CRUISE to get $50 off your overnight stay.  You must call to redeem this deal.\n\n\n\nIf a Twilight Cruise and a stay at Nicollet Inn is not what you are looking for, book directly with Mpls Water Taxi for a time that works for you.  \nThe post Nicollet Island Inn Twilight River Cruise  first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/nicollet-island-inn-twilight-river-cruise/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:56:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F639179489886025727_thumbnail_temp.png","slug":"nicollet-island-inn-twilight-river-cruise"},{"id":"bcf636","title":"Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels","excerpt":"The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights.","content":"The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/supreme-court-strikes-down-hawaii-law-requiring-permission-to-carry-guns-in-stores-and-hotels/601861498","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:55:03.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"supreme-court-strikes-down-hawaii-law-requiring-permission-to-carry-guns-in-stores-and-hotels"},{"id":"x7f8du","title":"Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.\nThe justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice tha...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.\nThe justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day, first under the Obama administration and then expanded during President Donald Trump’s first term. \nAdvocates said the tactic created a humanitarian crisis as thousands of people settled in unsafe makeshift shelters to await their turn. The Trump administration said it was necessary to deal with an increase of asylum seekers at the border.\nThe policy isn’t in place now, though authorities have imposed other restrictions on asylum seekers.\nThe administration argued that metering is a critical tool that’s been used by presidents of both parties and should stay available. Federal attorneys say people turned away at the border could come back later, though lines were thousands of people long when the policy was in place before.\nThe case is one of several immigration suits is considering this term, including Trump’s push to end restrict birthright citizenship and his administration’s effort to strip legal temporary protections for migrants fleeing instability and armed conflict.\nUnder federal law, migrants who arrive in the U.S. must be able to apply for asylum and be screened for fear of persecution in their home countries.\nThe Justice Department argued that people stopped by authorities haven’t arrived in the country, so immigration agents don’t have to let them apply.\nThe court’s conservative majority agreed. “A guest does not arrive in a house when he knocks on the front door,” Justice Samuel Alito wrote. \nBut attorneys for people seeking asylum say the law has long meant anyone arriving at a port of entry should be screened, and blocking arrivals disregards the nation’s ideals.\nJustice Sonia Sotomayor dissented from the bench, saying that the majority’s opinion “regrettably and tragically extinguishes the light of the torch of the Statue of Liberty.” \nIn an unusual exchange, Alito voiced a response after she finished speaking. He expressed surprise that she had read her dissent out loud and defended his opinion by pointing out that the policy had been used during two presidential administrations. “I won’t add anything more to that,” Alito said.\nMetering was first used under President Barack Obama when large numbers of Haitians appeared at the main crossing to San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico. It was expanded to all border crossings from Mexico during Trump’s first term in the White House.\nIt ended in 2020 when the government introduced greater restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, and President Joe Biden formally rescinded it in 2021.\nThe same year, a California-based federal judge found that metering violated the asylum seekers rights and the law requiring screening. A divided appeals court panel affirmed the ruling but nearly half of judges on the full San Francisco-based court voted to rehear it, a strong signal that might have caught the attention of the Supreme Court.\nU.S. law allows people seeking refuge to apply for asylum once they are on American soil, regardless of whether they came legally. To qualify for asylum, they must show a fear of persecution in their homeland for specific reasons, like race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.\nPeople who are eventually granted asylum can’t be deported. They can legally work, bring in immediate family, apply for legal residency and seek citizenship.\n___ \nAssociated Press writer Fatima Hussein contributed to this report. \n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/supreme-court-clears-way-for-trump-administration-to-revive-restrictive-immigration-policy/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:17:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSupreme_Court_31463.jpg","slug":"supreme-court-clears-way-for-trump-administration-to-revive-restrictive-immigration-policy"},{"id":"eddckn","title":"Minnetonka Center for the Arts","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnetonka Center for the ArtsMinnetonka Center for the Arts\n\n\n\nIf working with your hands to make art is...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnetonka Center for the ArtsMinnetonka Center for the Arts\n\n\n\nIf working with your hands to make art is up your alley, the Minnetonka Center for the Arts is the place for you.  Mosaics instructor Juli Vogl tells us more. \nThe post Minnetonka Center for the Arts first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/minnetonka-center-for-the-arts/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:55:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F639179488491766138_thumbnail_temp.png","slug":"minnetonka-center-for-the-arts"},{"id":"otkfs9","title":"Final bell in Milroy. Now everything must go","excerpt":"The tiny rural school district is consolidating with nearby Tracy after years of declining enrollment. At a recent rummage sale, people bought everything from desks to beloved books.","content":"The tiny rural school district is consolidating with nearby Tracy after years of declining enrollment. At a recent rummage sale, people bought everything from desks to beloved books.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/milroy-school-closure-sale/601858758","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:10:09.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"final-bell-in-milroy-now-everything-must-go"},{"id":"6sxtti","title":"Timberwolves add Isaiah Evans, Trey Kaufman-Renn in the 2026 NBA Draft","excerpt":"Following a flurry of big moves earlier this week, the Timberwolves added some young talent in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Timberwolves trade Julius Randle, re-sign Ayo Dosunmu in Draft-eve moves\n\n\n\nOn Monday night, Minnesota traded Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick to the...","content":"Following a flurry of big moves earlier this week, the Timberwolves added some young talent in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Timberwolves trade Julius Randle, re-sign Ayo Dosunmu in Draft-eve moves\n\n\n\nOn Monday night, Minnesota traded Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for the No. 33 pick in this year’s draft. \n\n\n\nWhile the Nets technically selected Isaiah Evans from Duke with the 33rd pick on Wednesday night, the Timberwolves will acquire his draft rights once the trade is finalized at a later date.\n\n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed in principle to acquire the draft rights to the 33rd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, guard Isaiah Evans, from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade that is expected to be finalized at a later date. https://t.co/q9TtOwtnat pic.twitter.com/Nv1vFcjWCU&mdash; Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) June 25, 2026\n\n\n\n\nThe 6’6″, 180 lb. guard spent two seasons with the Blue Devils and averaged 11 points, 0.9 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.4 blocks in 74 total games played.\n\n\n\nIn his time in college, Evans was a part of two teams that made the NCAA Tournament. In 2025, the Blue Devils lost to the Houston Cougars in the Final Four, and in 2026, Duke lost to the UConn Huskies in the Elite Eight. \n\n\n\nEvans will join fellow Minnesota guards Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, Terrance Shannon Jr., Bones Hyland and newly re-signed Ayo Dosunmu, who agreed to a five-year, $112 million deal following the Randle trade.\n\n\n\nWith Donte DiVincenzo sidelined with an Achilles injury for most of the upcoming season, Evans will look to carve out a role with a Minnesota team that has made the playoffs the last five seasons.\n\n\n\nWith the 59th overall pick in the draft, the Timberwolves selected forward/center Trey Kaufman-Renn, who spent four seasons at Purdue.\n\n\n\nIn 147 total games with the Boilermakers, Kaufman-Renn averaged 11.3 points, 1.6 assists, 5.2 rebounds, 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocks. The 6’9″, 240 lb. big man was also selected to the All-Big Ten 1st Team in the 2024-25 season.\n\n\n\nMuch like Evans, all four of Kaufman-Renn’s years in college led to a berth in the NCAA Tournament, including a loss to 16-seed FDU in 2023, a loss to UConn in the 2024 title game, a loss to Houston in the Sweet Sixteen in 2025 and a loss to Arizona in the Elite Eight in 2026.\n\n\n\n\nthe newest member of the Wolves! pic.twitter.com/kdbvIPLvg0&mdash; Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) June 25, 2026\n\n\n\n\nClick here for KSTP’s full Minnesota Timberwolves coverage.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Timberwolves add Isaiah Evans, Trey Kaufman-Renn in the 2026 NBA Draft first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/timberwolves-select-g-isaiah-evans-from-duke-with-no-33-pick-in-nba-draft/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:15:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWolves-draft-picks.jpg","slug":"timberwolves-add-isaiah-evans-trey-kaufman-renn-in-the-2026-nba-draft"},{"id":"7btkw4","title":"Nelly Korda is 2 for 2 in major titles this season. The Women’s PGA at Hazeltine National is next","excerpt":"CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — The latest stop for Nelly Korda in this especially busy summer is the Women’s PGA Championship in Minnesota, where the top-ranked player in the world will try this week to hoist a third straight major trophy.\nFrom winning the U.S. Women’s Open in California to playing in a pa...","content":"CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — The latest stop for Nelly Korda in this especially busy summer is the Women’s PGA Championship in Minnesota, where the top-ranked player in the world will try this week to hoist a third straight major trophy.\nFrom winning the U.S. Women’s Open in California to playing in a pair at the Dow Championship in Michigan to brand-building for the sport in New York, the 27-year-old Korda has had little time for retreat.\nIf this is the price of stardom, well, she’s willing to lean into it.\n“I feel like in everything that you do in life — if you’re in the finance world, if you’re doing this — the more you put yourself into that position the more comfortable you get,” Korda said on Wednesday at Hazeltine National Golf Club. “I think the biggest change that I told myself I’m going to make is I’m just going to be authentic and be who I am. Either that comes across great or it doesn’t, but I just want to be genuine.”\nKorda, whose prize money has passed $5.3 million this year, has won four of the nine tournaments she has entered with only one finish outside of the top 10. She leads the Vare Trophy race for the lowest scoring average on the LPGA by an average of 1.15 strokes over Hyo Joo Kim.\nThe only women to win the first three majors of a season are Inbee Park in 2013 and Babe Zaharias in 1950, when there were only three on the schedule. Now the final two majors are in Europe: the Evian Championship in France from July 9-12 and the Women’s British Open in England from July 30-Aug. 2.\nWith the Chevron Championship win in April already on her scorecard, Korda pulled out a one-stroke victory over Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez at the U.S. Women’s Open this month. Fulfilling her commitment to playing with partner Olivia Cowan at the Dow Championship the following week required some self-discipline.\n“I was very tired. Honestly, I couldn’t go to sleep, and every single morning I woke up I didn’t want to wake up,” Korda said. “I’m still a little tired from it.”\nThen she was whisked away to New York for a whirlwind media tour on behalf of the LPGA, before heading home last week to recharge and refresh.\n“It’s fun to be on a different stage in front of different people doing something that helps the game of golf and kind of puts us on a broader stage,” Korda said.\nFrom a cameo on the “Today’ show to a visit to the New York Stock Exchange to an appearance at Times Square, Korda relished last week the opportunity to show the lighthearted and self-described “dorky” side of her personality to more mainstream audiences.\n“These are the types of things we need our athletes to do in order to have transcendent stars that cut through sports and find their way into culture,” LPGA Tour Commissioner Craig Kessler said. “She did it. She’s doing it.”\nThe major that was last held at Hazeltine on the suburban prairie southwest of Minneapolis in 2019, has a $13 million purse this year that’s the largest in the history of women’s golf.\n“To see the evolution of where the women’s game was to what it is now, it is quite incredible,” Korda said. “You see that across every sport. You see that in tennis, right now in basketball, too. It is amazing to see the investment in women’s sports, and we are just really grateful for our partners continuously raising the bar.”\nHannah Green returns to Hazeltine in reflection on her 2019 win\nHannah Green, who’s currently eighth in the world ranking, got her first tour victory at age 22 with a wire-to-wire win at the Women’s PGA Championship when it last visited Hazeltine. That remains her only major title.\n“There is definitely shots that I remember. I also remember some of the bad shots as well, which is sometimes not a great thing,” Green said. “But it’s nice to kind of relive those moments in the practice round. I do hit a lot further than I used to do back then.”\n___\nAP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Nelly Korda is 2 for 2 in major titles this season. The Women’s PGA at Hazeltine National is next first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-sports/nelly-korda-is-2-for-2-in-major-titles-this-season-the-womens-pga-at-hazeltine-national-is-next/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Darren Wolfson","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:56:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FWomens_PGA_Championship_Golf_19137.jpg","slug":"nelly-korda-is-2-for-2-in-major-titles-this-season-the-womens-pga-at-hazeltine-national-is-next"},{"id":"mchd2u","title":"When ICE came for her husband, Linda Yang negotiated one more day with him. But their luck wouldn’t last.","excerpt":"Credit: Pachia Xiong\n\n\n\n\nTaken: A family’s story of deportation is an occasional series that will publish throughout the year following the Yang family as they navigate a new normal without husband and father, Zong, who was deported to Laos in May. Linda Yang is now raising their sons alone in So...","content":"Credit: Pachia Xiong\n\n\n\n\nTaken: A family’s story of deportation is an occasional series that will publish throughout the year following the Yang family as they navigate a new normal without husband and father, Zong, who was deported to Laos in May. Linda Yang is now raising their sons alone in South St. Paul, juggling the needs of a recent high school graduate and four other boys ranging in age from 3 to 15.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up for email alerts when new stories are published\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinda Yang was driving to work on a cold February morning when a large white van seemingly appeared out of nowhere and cut her off. Other vehicles suddenly rushed in, blocking her on all sides.  \n\n\n\nU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents jumped out and approached her. They asked if they could go to her home and pick up her husband, Zong.   \n\n\n\nShe refused. He was home with their youngest sons. She wouldn’t let things get messy in front of them. She wouldn’t let them take away the father of her five sons until they could say their goodbyes.\n\n\n\nThe agents told her they would come for Zong at 9 a.m. the next morning. Linda rushed to pick up her older sons from school. She called Zong. \n\n\n\n“ICE is coming to get you,” she said. “They’re going to come tomorrow morning.” \n\n\n\nUntil recently, they had never thought Zong, 48, would be deported due to a felony burglary conviction from his twenties, which led to a final order of deportation. The couple felt safe from that possibility most of their marriage. But that sense of security shattered last year when local news outlets reported that Hmong residents from Minnesota and elsewhere were being deported to Laos. \n\n\n\nFederal immigration agents had been watching their South St. Paul home. They confronted Linda on Feb. 4, a day before Zong was due for one of his regular check-ins with the ICE office at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal building.\n\n\n\nA few months after agents swarmed Linda’s car, Zong was deported to Laos, a country he had never stepped foot in before. Overnight, Linda, 41, was turned into a single mother of five sons —  King, 3; Titan, 7; Everest, 8; Kenji, 15; Yaay, 17. \n\n\n\n“I guess it was just kind of like, ‘It’s real. It’s happening,’ you know?” a teary-eyed Linda told Sahan Journal. “The day that we thought that would never happen, happened.” \n\n\n\n\n  @sahanjournal On Feb. 4, 2026, Immigration and Customs enforcement agents confronted Linda Yang with news to deport her husband Zong a day before he was due for one of his regular check-ins at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minnesota. But Linda refused to turn her husband over, demanding her and their children get one last day with Zong. Read more about their family’s deportation story at the link in bio. Video by Dymanh Chhoun #ice #immigration #deportation #hmong #twincities ♬ original sound – Sahan Journal – Sahan Journal   \n\n\n\n\nOne last day \n\n\n\nLinda Yang holds her youngest son, King, 3, in her arms at their South St. Paul home on May 6, 2026. Linda’s husband, Zong Yang, was deported to Laos in early May, leaving her alone to raise their five sons. Credit: Aaron Nesheim | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nSeveral relatives trickled through Linda and Zong’s house for hours the day Linda was stopped by ICE, crying and joking at times in an attempt to lighten the mood until 2 a.m. Some of their siblings, cousins and Zong’s son from a previous marriage gave Zong a pep talk, assuring him they would support his family while he was in Laos.\n\n\n\nLinda and Zong received several calls from an unknown number throughout the morning after Linda’s encounter with ICE. She finally picked up the call around noon. A federal agent was on the other end. ICE agents would take Zong to his check-in the next morning so he could fill out paperwork, and then he would be “released,” she said the agent told her. They also said they planned to take Zong to a different location instead of the Whipple building because of ongoing protests. \n\n\n\nShe let out a sigh of relief — Zong would return home, she thought. Still, questions lingered: Could she trust federal agents to tell the truth? ICE agents had never accompanied Zong to an appointment in the past.\n\n\n\nYaay, who family members refer to by his middle name, Aden, spent most of the day in his room like he would any other day, thinking his dad would return home after his immigration check-in the next day. \n\n\n\nZong sensed that his three youngest sons felt the heavy atmosphere in their house. They didn’t know why everyone had gathered, and Zong couldn’t bring himself to explain the situation. Instead, he told Everest, Titan and King multiple times that he loved them, and that he had to go away. \n\n\n\nHe told his two oldest sons, Yaay and Kenji, that he was facing potential deportation because of a felony conviction. They understood the gravity, having seen news coverage of Operation Metro Surge. He asked all of his sons for forgiveness, explaining that he was being taken away and not leaving them by choice.  \n\n\n\nZong Yang (left) and Linda Yang (right) are shown in an undated picture displayed in their South St. Paul home, photographed on May 6, 2026. Zong was deported to Laos in early May 2026, leaving Linda to raise their five sons alone.  Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\n“It’s nothing that you guys or mom did. It’s something I did – a mistake, way back before I met your mom, and now I have to face the consequences of it,” he told them. \n\n\n\nLinda and Zong had discussed the deportation process with their oldest sons in the past year to prepare them for the possibility.  \n\n\n\n“I was more aware of it and knew what was going to happen, so I was already able to mentally prepare myself while they still can’t really grasp it,” said Yaay, referring to his younger brothers. “They’ll have to go through a lot more of their lives, compared to mine, without our dad.” \n\n\n\nPart of Linda and Zong held onto some hope that federal agents would take Zong to his check-in the next morning and bring him home instead of detaining him for deportation. The other part slowly began accepting the painful reality that it could be Zong’s final hours with his family on U.S. soil.  \n\n\n\nLinda packed underwear, pants, shirts, socks and shorts for Zong. Zong grabbed his essentials: allergy medicine, hydrocortisone cream, contact lenses and his glasses. They laughed later when Zong found that Linda had packed only three shirts.\n\n\n\nThoughts of running away crept into Zong’s mind as family and friends continued arriving to say their goodbyes, but he told himself he couldn’t get away from his past. \n\n\n\n“I just need to take it head on,” he told himself, comforted by the knowledge that Linda and his sons were by his side. \n\n\n\n“That’s what really, really helped me mentally, too, but even at that, we’re all still human — we want to be with family, your kids, your wife, and it was a tug of war,” Zong said later as he reflected on the last night with his family. \n\n\n\nLinda and Zong made breakfast for their sons the next morning. Linda’s phone buzzed again with a call from a federal agent. They wanted to detain Zong before 9 a.m. She refused. She didn’t want her sons’ last image of their father to be of him walking away with federal agents. \n\n\n\nWait until the boys board their buses and leave for school, she told the agent. \n\n\n\nShe felt relieved when the agent obliged. The agent told her they would send no more than two agents to the house, and agreed not to put Zong in handcuffs. \n\n\n\nYaay, Everest and Titan boarded their buses soon after the call as federal agents sat in vehicles idling nearby. Kenji, 15, stayed home to see his father off. About 9 a.m., less than 30 minutes after the last boys left, two federal agents came to the door. Zong grabbed his duffel bag and backpack. Linda and Zong hugged and kissed. \n\n\n\n“What are the chances that you guys are really releasing him back to me?” she asked the agents. \n\n\n\nThey brushed her off, she said, saying they needed Zong for paperwork. She pressed on. \n\n\n\n“Can I come with you?” she asked.\n\n\n\nI didn’t know anything like this would happen. I wasn’t thinking of this side of the consequences.Zong Yang\n\n\n\nThey wouldn’t allow her to get in their vehicle. She worried they would bring Zong to a “random warehouse.” But the federal agent on her front porch told her they were taking him to the Whipple building, contradicting what another agent had told her over the phone the previous day. \n\n\n\nAs the two agents drove off with Zong, five other vehicles parked on the same street quickly pulled away, said Linda, who was stunned that more agents had been concealed and waiting.\n\n\n\nLinda’s brother sat in a vehicle nearby, ready to give chase. She joined him, eager to see Zong walk out of the Whipple building free to go home.\n\n\n\nThe past catches up\n\n\n\nEverest Yang (center back), 8, wrestles with his younger brother King (center front), 3, at the family’s South St. Paul home on May 6, 2026. Their father, Zong Yang, was deported to Laos in early May. Credit: Aaron Nesheim | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nLinda and Zong started looking for attorneys early last year as news began circulating that Hmong residents were being deported. They worried that Zong could be next, and closely followed news about other cases, comparing them to his case. \n\n\n\n“It [the detention of Hmong residents] didn’t bother me, but maybe it should’ve, but also maybe it was best that it didn’t get to me, because I would’ve ran or hid,” Zong told Sahan Journal in a video interview from Laos. “I didn’t know anything like this would happen. I wasn’t thinking of this side of the consequences.” \n\n\n\nLaos historically refused to accept deportees from the United States, but shifted its stance early last year due to political pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration. It’s unclear how many Hmong and Southeast Asian residents have been deported to Laos. However, several Hmong Minnesotans have publicly documented loved ones’ deportations to Laos through Facebook or GoFundMe campaigns. \n\n\n\nLinda and Zong held onto hope after seeing a few cases where Hmong detainees were released from federal custody. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a pardon last year for Lue Yang, a father of six whose criminal conviction had been expunged, putting a stop to his deportation. Minnesota resident Thi Dua Vang, a refugee, was detained for two weeks in January before being released on bond. \n\n\n\nAn undated photo of Zong and Linda Yang hangs in the family’s South St. Paul home, photographed on May 6, 2026. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nBut attorneys told the Yang family there was nothing they could do. The legal costs and severity of Zong’s criminal conviction made it difficult to change his fate. \n\n\n\nZong arrived in the United States with his family at age 3 after they fled Laos as refugees in the wake of the Vietnam War. Many Hmong, including children, had been recruited by the United States to serve as CIA-backed soldiers to fight against communists and to rescue downed American pilots and injured soldiers. As the U.S. military fled after the war, the Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese militaries retaliated against the Hmong community for aiding the Americans, according to the Minnesota Historical Society.\n\n\n\nZong was born in a refugee camp in Thailand, and had never been issued citizenship in Thailand, Laos or the United States. He received a green card when he immigrated to the United States, and said he never applied for citizenship because he assumed that since his green card said, “Permanent Resident,” it secured his lifelong residency in the country. \n\n\n\nHe was convicted of felony burglary in Wisconsin in 1999 for stealing several semi-automatic handguns from the Gander Mountain store in Appleton, Wisconsin, when he was 21. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison, serving about seven years before he was released at the end of 2006, according to court records. His criminal record also includes a conviction for drug possession in 2019. \n\n\n\nThe burglary conviction is considered a removal offense by the federal government, and stripped Zong of his green card, and prevented him from ever applying for U.S. citizenship. It also resulted in a final order for deportation against him that required him to regularly check in with ICE at the Whipple building at the discretion of his immigration officer, or until the government could find a country that would accept him as a deportee.\n\n\n\n“I should have not done anything like that, taking somebody else’s stuff. It was wrong,” Zong told Sahan Journal. “At that time, my mind was just, I was away from home, but my mind was just not where it was supposed to be.” \n\n\n\nZong moved to Minnesota for a job, and met Linda in 2007 through a mutual friend. She eventually moved to Minnesota from North Carolina, and the two married about a year later. They bought a house where their sons tousled on the living room floor. \n\n\n\nZong never kept his past from Linda. He attended his check-ins at the Whipple building for 20 years. Initially, he checked in every three months, but it varied from every six months to twice a year back to every three months. \n\n\n\nTheir prior sense of security against Zong’s deportation started falling apart when federal immigration agents started flooding Minnesota last year. In an effort to lighten the mood, they started joking about Zong being deported to Laos, imagining him in different careers and soaking up the warm weather, and Linda visiting on vacation. \n\n\n\nShe pictured growing old with him in Laos after the children had all grown up. They’d retire and buy a house there. \n\n\n\nZong makes a plea for his spirit\n\n\n\nBishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, pictured on May 14, 2026. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nZong arrived at the Whipple building for the last time on Feb. 5, 2026, a chilly Thursday morning. Linda and her brother parked outside the building for about an hour and a half, waiting to pick him up after his check-in.\n\n\n\nFederal agents put shackles around Zong’s ankles, and brought him into a room with other shackled detainees. He knew he would never return home. \n\n\n\nHe called Linda, who was still waiting outside. She broke down in tears. He was shipped to Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas, a few hours later.\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security and ICE did not respond to questions about federal agents’ interactions with the Yang family. \n\n\n\nZong said there was no time to file any legal challenges in hopes of keeping him in the country or releasing him from custody, or to arrange a visit with an attorney before he was deported. \n\n\n\nZong met about 50 other Hmong, Lao and Vietnamese men while detained in Texas. They were all later transferred to the El Paso Processing Center, where he said they were held for two months.\n\n\n\n“It’s just so many thoughts and emotions running through my head,” Zong said of his state of mind while in federal custody. “It was just more of like, ‘This is it.’”\n\n\n\nZong still gets overwhelmed with emotions thinking about the day he was detained and the three months he spent in federal custody. He’s angry that federal agents tried to pick him up a day before his regular ICE check-in, and falsely give his family hope that he would return home after the check-in. But he’s also grateful that he was able to say goodbye.  \n\n\n\n“It was better than just getting snatched up and not spending time with my kids and my wife, you know?” Zong said of his last day with his family. \n\n\n\nIn many cases, federal agents detained people at work, during traffic stops or while they were fueling their cars at the gas station. Agents detained people at bus stops, and while visiting businesses door-to-door in immigrant-dense neighborhoods. They detained children on their way home from school, broke into homes without warrants and arrested U.S. citizens, chasing and tackling people in the streets and snow. \n\n\n\nZong, who practices traditional Hmong shamanism, looked out the airplane window on his deportation flight in early May, and pleaded to the heavens to allow his spirit to follow him to Laos, and to let his family know that he did not choose to leave them. \n\n\n\n“I would never ever be able to step on this American soil again. I would never ever see my kids on American soil, where we built our home,” he recalled thinking at the time.\n\n\n\nYaay Yang (left), 17, who also goes by his middle name, Aden, and his mother, Linda Yang (right), sit on the family’s porch in South St. Paul on May 7, 2026. The family’s husband and father, Zong Yang, was deported to Laos in early May, leaving Linda alone to raise their five sons. Credit: Aaron Nesheim | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nThe Yang family’s new chapter \n\n\n\nZong arrived in the Lao capital, Vientiane, on May 9, and was moved into a detention facility for U.S. deportees run by the Lao government. He found a sponsor, who is Hmong and a Lao citizen, to help vouch for him so he could move out into independent housing. Laos requires deportees to find a sponsor, complete multiple rounds of interviews with Lao officials and finish paperwork before leaving the detention facility. \n\n\n\nZong was intimidated buying food at the local market his first few days, because he doesn’t speak the Lao language. But he’s settling in, and making an effort to get to know other deportees. He spends his days going on walks, exploring the city and building up his confidence.\n\n\n\nI was expecting to go through all this with him, and for him to be there during my achievements. But it honestly has pushed me a little in some aspects just to do better, and be better.Yaay Yang\n\n\n\nHe now lives in an apartment about 15 minutes from the National University of Laos in Vientiane. He calls Linda and their sons every day on Facebook or WhatsApp around 7 p.m. Minnesota time, or 7 a.m. Lao time, and once more before he goes to sleep\n\n\n\nZong and Linda are coping with the turmoil of his deportation by documenting their journey on Facebook to help others going through the same experience, and to help their younger sons understand their father’s story one day. They’ve shared more than 50 posts through written entries, videos and photos chronicling their family’s separation.  \n\n\n\nLinda, an accountant, has always been the family breadwinner, but Zong’s absence has added financial strain on their family. Zong was working as an overnight freight worker at Home Depot in Inver Grove Heights when he was deported. \n\n\n\nShe got rid of one of their vehicles to cut costs, and finds comfort in the support she’s received from family members. Her nephew and aunt have helped babysit King. Relatives visit more often these days to check on her family. But there’s only so much other family members can do to shore up Zong’s absence. \n\n\n\nLinda and Zong’s eldest son, Yaay, graduates from South St. Paul Secondary this year, and plans to attend Winona State University this fall. \n\n\n\n“It is hard just going through all this without him,” said Yaay, 17. “I was expecting to go through all this with him, and for him to be there during my achievements. But it honestly has pushed me a little in some aspects just to do better, and be better.”\n\n\n\nLinda and Yaay sat on a sofa in the family’s home in early May as Everest and Titan played with their cousins upstairs. King napped in another room. They cried and laughed as they recalled the last few months and thought about the year ahead without Zong. They didn’t know what the future would bring, but one thing was certain — they wouldn’t let an ocean keep their family apart. \n\n\n\nLinda Yang reads messages from her husband, Zong Yang, on May 6, 2026. Zong was deported to Laos in early May, leaving Linda to raise their five sons, ages 3 to 17, alone. Credit: Aaron Nesheim | Sahan Journal\n\n\nThe post When ICE came for her husband, Linda Yang negotiated one more day with him. But their luck wouldn’t last. appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/south-st-paul-family-deportation-zong-linda-yang-hmong-laos/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Katelyn Vue","publishDate":"2026-06-22T10:40:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FResize-Photos-6.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"when-ice-came-for-her-husband-linda-yang-negotiated-one-more-day-with-him-but-their-luck-wouldnt-las"},{"id":"w5xua3","title":"Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.\nThe justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice tha...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.\nThe justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day, first under the Obama administration and then expanded during President Donald Trump’s first term. \nAdvocates said the tactic created a humanitarian crisis as thousands of people settled in unsafe makeshift shelters to await their turn. The Trump administration said it was necessary to deal with an increase of asylum seekers at the border.\nThe policy isn’t in place now, though authorities have imposed other restrictions on asylum seekers. \nThe administration argued that metering is a critical tool that’s been used by presidents of both parties and should stay available. Federal attorneys say people turned away at the border could come back later, though lines were thousands of people long when the policy was in place before.\nThe case is one of several immigration suits is considering this term, including Trump’s push to end restrict birthright citizenship and his administration’s effort to strip legal temporary protections for migrants fleeing instability and armed conflict.\nUnder federal law, migrants who arrive in the U.S. must be able to apply for asylum and be screened for fear of persecution in their home countries.\nThe Justice Department argued that people stopped by authorities haven’t arrived in the country, so immigration agents don’t have to let them apply.\nThe court’s conservative majority agreed. “A guest does not arrive in a house when he knocks on the front door,” Justice Samuel Alito wrote. \nBut attorneys for people seeking asylum say the law has long meant anyone arriving at a port of entry should be screened, and blocking arrivals disregards the nation’s ideals.\nJustice Sonia Sotomayor dissented from the bench, saying that the majority’s opinion “regrettably and tragically extinguishes the light of the torch of the Statue of Liberty.” \nIn an unusual exchange, Alito voiced a response after she finished speaking. He expressed surprised that she’d read her dissent out loud and defended his opinion by pointing out that the policy had been used during two presidential administrations. “I won’t add anything more to that,” Alito said.\nMetering was first used under President Barack Obama when large numbers of Haitians appeared at the main crossing to San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico. It was expanded to all border crossings from Mexico during Trump’s first term in the White House.\nIt ended in 2020 when the government introduced greater restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, and President Joe Biden formally rescinded it in 2021.\nThe same year, a California-based federal judge found that metering violated the asylum seekers rights and the law requiring screening. A divided appeals court panel affirmed the ruling but nearly half of judges on the full San Francisco-based court voted to rehear it, a strong signal that might have caught the attention of the Supreme Court.\nU.S. law allows people seeking refuge to apply for asylum once they are on American soil, regardless of whether they came legally. To qualify for asylum, they must show a fear of persecution in their homeland for specific reasons, like race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.\nPeople who are eventually granted asylum can’t be deported. They can legally work, bring in immediate family, apply for legal residency and seek citizenship.\n___ \nAssociated Press writer Fatima Hussein contributed to this story. \n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/supreme-court-clears-way-for-trump-administration-to-revive-restrictive-immigration-policy/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:17:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSupreme_Court_31463.jpg","slug":"supreme-court-clears-way-for-trump-administration-to-revive-restrictive-immigration-policy"},{"id":"vlkvo4","title":"Elite Abilities: Part Four","excerpt":"The Special Olympics USA Games have arrived in the Twin Cities, bringing incredible athletes and unforgettable competition to Minnesota. Sports Director Chris Long takes us inside the action at this beloved and inspiring event.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Elite Abilities: Part Four first appeared on KSTP.com 5 ...","content":"The Special Olympics USA Games have arrived in the Twin Cities, bringing incredible athletes and unforgettable competition to Minnesota. Sports Director Chris Long takes us inside the action at this beloved and inspiring event.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Elite Abilities: Part Four first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/elite-abilities-part-four/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:39:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FMNL-Featured-Weekdays-1280x720-2.jpg","slug":"elite-abilities-part-four"},{"id":"fk0r7v","title":"2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000","excerpt":"LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked northern Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.\nWednesday evening’s 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquak...","content":"LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked northern Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.\nWednesday evening’s 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century and could be felt throughout the region. Damage was particularly bad in the coastal region of La Guaira, which is north of Caracas, the capital.\nThe country’s main airport was damaged and closed, while buildings were evacuated in places as far away as Brazil’s Amazon, about 1,700 kilometers (1,050 miles) from Caracas.\nTelevision broadcasts Thursday showed rescue workers using power tools to work their way into piles of rubble where buildings once stood. Panicked residents of the capital were sent pouring into the streets, and after the quakes many people walked among the debris searching for the missing among collapsed buildings and toppled electric poles.\nIn La Guaira, Cristian Carreño stared stunned at his charred apartment building tilting precariously to one side.\n“I lost everything. Everything,” he said. “There are people still inside, I imagine, that couldn’t get out. It’s incredibly devastating.”\nOffers of help poured in from around the world, including from the United States, which seized Venezuela’s then-president Nicolas Maduro at the beginning of the year in a surprise military operation. \n              Rescue operations underway\nActing President Delcy Rodríguez, who gave the latest death toll early Thursday, said authorities were shifting rescue teams from other parts of the country to La Guaira. Officials were trying to make the most of the daylight hours to speed up efforts to rescue people believed to remain trapped under the rubble, she said.\nFootage on state TV showed three children, covered in dust but alive, pulled from the rubble in La Guaira state, where a large number of buildings collapsed and which Rodríguez described as a “disaster zone.”\n“Dozens of buildings have collapsed there … and we are currently carrying out intensive rescue operations to save lives,” Rodríguez said.\nVideo shared online appeared to show dozens of people, some lying on the ground and others on hospital beds, being treated outside a hospital in La Guaira. While Venezuela sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean plates makes strong earthquakes much less common than in other parts of Latin America. \nRodríguez appealed to businesses to make heavy construction equipment available for rescue operations, adding that search and rescue teams certified by the United Nations were on their way to Venezuela.\nThe U.S. Geological Survey said the first earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.2, hit west of Moron on the Caribbean coast, about 170 kilometers (105 miles) west of Caracas. It had a depth of 22 kilometers (about 14 miles). Just a minute later, USGS reported a second 7.5 magnitude earthquake, with a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) and an epicenter 16 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Moron.\nInterior Minister Diosdado Cabello urged people to remain outside as aftershocks could further damage structures, and many people stayed on the streets for hours, some sitting on the ground hugging pets as dust gathered around them.\n              Venezuela residents reeling from two strong quakes\nDuring the quakes, people ran from swaying buildings in Venezuela, many visibly shocked when they turned back to see destroyed walls that left furniture visible from the street. \nVenezuelans in disaster-stricken regions were left reeling Thursday morning as they crowded in streets, peered stunned at dilapidated buildings and searched for their missing loved ones.\nIn La Guaira, a man wearing only shorts climbed down the face of an apartment building tilted at a dangerous angle as a crowd watched.\nDayana Delgado, mother of three children, said she was desperate because her 8-year-old was missing.\n“I want to know where my child is, if he’s trapped or in a shelter,” she said.\nDelgado questioned where the heavy machinery that government officials had promised was, pointing out that neighbors were the ones digging through the rubble. \nIn downtown Caracas, hundreds of people spent the night huddled around parks, parking lots and other open spaces. Authorities warned against returning to homes with structural damage.\n“We were afraid the buildings would collapse on us,” said María Cristina Díaz, a 41-year-old janitor. “My mother, my daughter and I were cold. We didn’t sleep a wink; but I didn’t want to spend the night alone at home after that terrible earthquake.”\n“It was awful. We cried, we screamed. Thankfully, we’re alive,” she added.\nDíaz and her family rushed to Plaza Candelaria in downtown Caracas because it’s one of the few open areas near her home.\nParts of the capital lost power and cellphone coverage, and the earthquakes damaged and closed Simón Bolívar International Airport, the country’s main airport, Rodríguez said.\nIn Caracas, subway services were suspended and natural gas shut off, she said. Classes will also be canceled for several days, and the Ministry of Education said some school buildings would be used as shelters and donation centers.\nOn Thursday morning, scores of people in Venezuela and abroad struggled to contact family members. Families began posting missing-person fliers with photos of loved ones, while others shared handwritten lists of names as they searched for those still unaccounted for.\nAlso on Thursday, the U.N. human rights mission in Venezuela called on the government to lift local restrictions on social media.\n“In the coming hours and days, timely access to reliable information and communication channels will be essential for the protection of the lives, safety, and well-being of the population,” the mission said in a statement.\nIn August 2024, then President Nicolás Maduro ordered X blocked in an attempt to suppress the exchange of information among those who rejected his claim of victory in the July presidential elections.\n              Several governments offered assistance\nRodríguez declared a state of emergency in an address to the nation late Wednesday. She said the government was creating a $200 million reconstruction fund for hospitals and homes damaged by the earthquakes, and had instructed the economy and finance ministers to oversee the effort.\nSecretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is “immediately deploying search and rescue teams, medical resources, and humanitarian assistance to Venezuela.”\n“We will have a whole government response,” Rubio said Thursday in Bahrain. “It will be big. It will be fast. It will be effective.”\nHe added that one of the runways at Caracas’ international airport was cracked in the earthquake, making landing aircraft there difficult.\nRodríguez — who became acting president after an American military operation captured her predecessor, Nicolás and brought him to the U.S. to stand trial — thanked U.S. President Donald Trump. She said in an X post later that she spoke with Rubio by phone without sharing details. She also expressed thanks to the leaders of various nations who have sent messages of support and offers of help.\nEcuador ordered the delivery of humanitarian aid, and Rodríguez said Qatar, Mexico and El Salvador had already sent rescue personnel.\n“We send you all our solidarity and our prayers. Stay strong, Venezuela,” El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, once diametrically opposed to Venezuela’s government, wrote in a post on X. \n___\nGarcia Cano reported from Bogota, Colombia. Associated Press writers Megan Janetsky and Anna-Catherine Brigida in Mexico City, Danica Coto and San Juan, Clara Preve in Buenos Aires; Astrid Suarez in Bogota, Colombia; Mauricio Savarese in Sao Paulo; Cristina Fuentes in Madrid; and Maria Teresa Hernandez in Beijing contributed to this report.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post 2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-international/2-powerful-quakes-hit-venezuela-killing-at-least-164-and-injuring-nearly-1000/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T04:46:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FAPTOPIX_Venezuela_Earthquake_21792.jpg","slug":"2-powerful-quakes-hit-venezuela-killing-at-least-164-and-injuring-nearly-1000"},{"id":"de8ow7","title":"Duke guard Isaiah Evans headed to Timberwolves after being taken in the second round of the NBA draft","excerpt":"After getting Evans with the 33rd overall pick, the Wolves landed Purdue’s Trey\nKaufman-Renn with the 59th pick.","content":"After getting Evans with the 33rd overall pick, the Wolves landed Purdue’s Trey\nKaufman-Renn with the 59th pick.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-timberwolves-draft-isaiah-evans-second-round-nba-draft/601849298","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:56:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"duke-guard-isaiah-evans-headed-to-timberwolves-after-being-taken-in-the-second-round-of-the-nba-draf"},{"id":"1z591m","title":"2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000","excerpt":"Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked northern Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.","content":"Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked northern Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/venezuela-reeling-after-powerful-twin-earthquakes-as-promises-of-aid-pour-in/601861426","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:10:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"2-powerful-quakes-hit-venezuela-killing-at-least-164-and-injuring-nearly-1000"},{"id":"yvg9w","title":"Inside Maria Shriver’s private visit to Target HQ","excerpt":"The TV journalist-turned-entrepreneur compared launching a food brand to politics.","content":"The TV journalist-turned-entrepreneur compared launching a food brand to politics.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/north-star-insider-maria-shriver-target/601860948","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"inside-maria-shrivers-private-visit-to-target-hq"},{"id":"xywe7o","title":"Cold Spring selected to be the location of next Governor’s Fishing Opener in May 2027","excerpt":"For the first time ever, Cold Spring will be the host city for the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener.\n\n\n\nWhile Gov. Tim Walz will no longer be in office when the next opener comes around, he announced the location on Wednesday, highlighting its abundance of nearby public lands.\n\n\n\n“Cold Spring ...","content":"For the first time ever, Cold Spring will be the host city for the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener.\n\n\n\nWhile Gov. Tim Walz will no longer be in office when the next opener comes around, he announced the location on Wednesday, highlighting its abundance of nearby public lands.\n\n\n\n“Cold Spring will provide a fantastic backdrop for the 2027 Governor’s Fishing Opener,” said Gov. Walz. “Home to the Sauk River Chain of Lakes, an abundance of public lands, and a thriving economy fueled by small businesses and locally owned restaurants, Cold Spring pairs small-town hospitality with exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreation.”\n\n\n\nCold Spring has a population of over 4,000 people, with the nearby communities of Richmond and Rockville to its west and east, respectively. Its location is also an hour away from four state parks.\n\n\n\nThe Governor’s Opener will take place on May 14-15, with most of the festivities centered on Long Lake, a 460-acre lake that connects to the Sauk River Chain of Lakes.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Cold Spring selected to be the location of next Governor’s Fishing Opener in May 2027 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/cold-spring-selected-to-be-the-location-of-next-governors-fishing-opener-in-may-2027/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:15:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2FFISHING-OPENER-PREVIEW_PKG_00.00.05.34.jpg","slug":"cold-spring-selected-to-be-the-location-of-next-governors-fishing-opener-in-may-2027"},{"id":"w2hrgl","title":"Stillwater boy spends 4 days in hospital after ingesting grill brush bristle","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Stillwater boy spends 4 days in hospital after ingesting grill brush bristle \n\n\n\nA Stillwater family is s...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Stillwater boy spends 4 days in hospital after ingesting grill brush bristle \n\n\n\nA Stillwater family is sharing a warning with others after a close call involving a metal grill brush that sent a teenage boy to the hospital.\n\n\n\nA couple of days after Noah Walden ate a burger cooked on his family’s grill, he started feeling extreme discomfort and asked his parents to take him to the emergency room.\n\n\n\n“Then I started getting a lot of painful, like, stomachaches. I just thought something wasn’t passing by well,” Noah said.\n\n\n\nScans at the hospital revealed a bristle from the metal brush used to clean the grill grate broke off, and he ate it.\n\n\n\nNoah says he will be OK, but he now has a 6-inch incision on his belly where doctors removed a section of his bowels.\n\n\n\n“They found, like, a little, tiny needle thing … in my intestine, and I was in the hospital for four days,” Noah said.\n\n\n\n“A known hazard”\n\n\n\nThe Waldens aren’t alone.\n\n\n\nIn March, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall for more than 10 million metal-bristle grill brushes produced by Nexgrill because they “present a serious ingestion hazard.”\n\n\n\nThe CPSC said Nexgrill received nearly 70 reports of bristles detaching, including five incidents in which people needed medical treatment after ingesting bristles.\n\n\n\nA month earlier, a similar issue prompted Weber to put out a voluntary recall on 3.2 million of its grill brushes.\n\n\n\n“Consumers should stop using these brushes immediately and switch to non-wire alternatives,” said acting CPSC Chairman Peter Feldman. This is a known hazard, and the Commission has spent months pressing manufacturers to address it.\n\n\n\nAmie Walden said her family is now choosing other methods to clean their grill.\n\n\n\n“Well, I’ve heard stories now since this that the bristles fall off, and some people have them all over their grill,” she said. “… So I don’t know. I think it’s the brush that has the bristles that fall out, which I feel is dangerous.”\n\n\n\nBristle-free grill brushes have been heralded as safer alternatives.\n\n\n\nDesigns range from wooden scrapers to more conventional brushes that swap out wire heads for abrasive pads, metal coils or chain mail. In a pinch, a ball of aluminum foil and a pair of tongs can get the job done, too.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Stillwater boy spends 4 days in hospital after ingesting grill brush bristle first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/stillwater-boy-spends-4-days-in-hospital-after-ingesting-grill-brush-bristle/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:53:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgrill-brush-06-23-26.jpg","slug":"stillwater-boy-spends-4-days-in-hospital-after-ingesting-grill-brush-bristle"},{"id":"rv25m9","title":"‘My art is my spear:’ Ron Brown’s ‘Blacknificent’ exhibit opens in St. Paul for Juneteenth","excerpt":"While Juneteenth celebrations draw crowds across the Twin Cities this weekend, a new exhibit in St. Paul offers a more intimate way to celebrate Black pride. The weekend arts calendar also includes a feminist musical returning to the Ordway and a K-pop convention at St. Paul RiverCentre. \n\n\n\nLook...","content":"While Juneteenth celebrations draw crowds across the Twin Cities this weekend, a new exhibit in St. Paul offers a more intimate way to celebrate Black pride. The weekend arts calendar also includes a feminist musical returning to the Ordway and a K-pop convention at St. Paul RiverCentre. \n\n\n\nLooking ahead, two events next week will celebrate Pride Month within Indigenous and Palestinian communities. \n\n\n\n“Little Haiti,” an acrylic painting on wood by North Minneapolis artist Ron Brown Credit: Ron Brown\n\n\n\nAn Afrofuture\n\n\n\nInside multidisciplinary artist Ron Brown’s north Minneapolis home, Black warriors stand guard, women traverse distant planets and ancestral figures gaze from his living room walls. Across his canvases, Black people are protectors and architects of their own futures. \n\n\n\n“I wanted to show the magnitude of our strength,” Brown said. “In my dreams, I envision oceans and oceans of strong Black men holding spears, riding tidal waves over the world.”\n\n\n\nOn Juneteenth, Brown will bring that world to the Art at 967 Payne gallery for “Blacknificent Vol. 3,” a career-spanning solo exhibit featuring two decades of paintings, comic strips, wearable art and hand-carved wooden furniture. \n\n\n\nPart of the exhibit recreates his living room, furnished with functional, handcrafted pieces. For Brown, the living room serves as a sanctuary for Black families to connect, map out futures and exchange love away from the pressures of the outside world. \n\n\n\n“Minneapolis has been ground zero for a lot of things we’ve seen in America lately, especially with ICE,” Brown said. “These paintings are kind of a culmination of me exhaling as far as all the things we’ve been facing in America.” \n\n\n\n“I don’t believe there’s such a thing as a safe space for Black folks. Maybe [“Black Panther’s] Wakanda. But Wakanda is an imaginary place,” Brown added. “My art is my spear.”\n\n\n\nBefore committing to his creative practice full-time, Brown spent 15 years as a health care worker in Minnesota, running a program that helped uninsured men access sexual health screenings and medication, while also bringing sex education into local public schools. \n\n\n\n“I really did love working in men’s health,” Brown said. But “I’d rather spend my life chasing my dreams and being who I dream to be. I’m a full-fledged superhero now. I’m an artist.” \n\n\n\nMeet Brown at the opening reception on Friday. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Friday, June 19, through July 31 \n\n\n\nTime: Opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Regular gallery hours are by appointment only. Contact Stephan Kistler at 651-895-6203 or stephanfkistler@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nLocation: ArT at 967 Payne, 967 Payne Ave., St. Paul\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nFor more information: Visit facebook.com/ArTat967Payne/ \n\n\n\n\nSix: The Musical from The North American Boleyn tour Credit: Joan Marcus\n\n\n\nGirl power at the Ordway\n\n\n\nIf you missed “Six: The Musical” during its pre-Broadway run at the Ordway back in 2019, you have another chance to witness the production at the theater this weekend. The musical reimagines the six wives of English monarch Henry VIII as a modern-day girl group participating in a singing competition. \n\n\n\nAs the Tudor queens take turns telling stories through pop, R&B, reggaeton and dance music, they compete to determine who suffered the most under the king — all for a shot at becoming the band’s lead singer. As the competition unfolds, the women begin to reclaim their individuality and find solidarity with one another. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 28 \n\n\n\nTime: Various times for different shows\n\n\n\nLocation: Ordway, 345 Washington St., St. Paul\n\n\n\nCost: Tickets start at $56.50\n\n\n\nFor more information: Visit ordway.org/events/six \n\n\n\n\n\n\nK-pop in St. Paul\n\n\n\nK-pop fans can head to St. Paul RiverCentre on Saturday for MNKpopConnect’s Summer Bash Kickoff, featuring live performances by dance teams, girl groups and solo artists. The event will also include a marketplace, games and dance challenges. \n\n\n\nIf you can’t make it this weekend, an outdoor festival on June 24 will feature dance workshops, K-pop karaoke, food trucks, sing-alongs, a marketplace and a screening of the 2025 animated film “KPop Demon Hunters.” \n\n\n\nBoth events are part of the lead-up to K-pop Minnecon, which returns to St. Paul RiverCentre on Aug. 29. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday, June 20\n\n\n\nTime: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocation: St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nFor more information: Visit mnkpopconnect.com/ \n\n\n\n\nChickasaw tribal member Luna Mon poses for a portrait during the Two Spirit Powwow held at the Minneapolis American Indian Center on June 24, 2025. Credit: Aaron Nesheim | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nComing Tuesday: Two-spirit powwow\n\n\n\nNew Native Theatre will mark Pride Month with its fifth annual Two Spirit Powwow on Tuesday at the Minneapolis American Indian Center. \n\n\n\nThe celebration will bring together Indigenous drummers and dancers competing for cash prizes, alongside Native-owned food trucks serving burgers and tacos. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday, June 23\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocation: Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave. S., Minneapolis\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nFor more information: Visit newnativetheatre.org/powwow \n\n\n\n\nA still from the 11-minute short film “Until We Return.” “Until We Return”  Credit: Huss AC\n\n\n\nComing Wednesday: Palestinian pride at the Main Cinema\n\n\n\nMizna and Sappho’s Social Club — a Twin Cities-based, BIPOC-led nonprofit — will host Queer Cinema for Palestine, a series of six short film screenings at Minneapolis’ Main Cinema. The program will explore the country’s resistance and struggle for liberation through the lens of queer, Palestinian filmmaking. \n\n\n\nFollowing the screenings, a panel discussion will feature University of Minnesota associate professor Sima Shaksari, activist Dani Hbos, and Christine Harb, a Palestinian American poet and public health practitioner. \n\n\n\nMizna organizers are also raising funds for the Sameer Project, a rapid-response initiative distributing aid to displaced families in Gaza. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday, June 24\n\n\n\nTime: 7 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocation: The Main Cinema, 115 S.E. Main St., Minneapolis \n\n\n\nCost: Tickets start at $9 with code MIZNAQCP at checkout. $13 for general admission. \n\n\n\nFor more information: Visit mizna.org/event/queer-cinema-for-palestine-2026 \n\n\n\nThe post ‘My art is my spear:’ Ron Brown’s ‘Blacknificent’ exhibit opens in St. Paul for Juneteenth appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-things-to-do-blacknificent-kpop-six-musical/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Myah Goff","publishDate":"2026-06-19T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F1-12.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"my-art-is-my-spear-ron-browns-blacknificent-exhibit-opens-in-st-paul-for-juneteenth"},{"id":"ybupua","title":"As new standards arrive, debate over Minnesota social studies continues","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        As new standards arrive, debate over Minnesota social studies continues \n\n\n\nSocial studies classes will l...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        As new standards arrive, debate over Minnesota social studies continues \n\n\n\nSocial studies classes will look a little different for most K-12 students this fall when Minnesota’s new standards hit classrooms in all districts for the first time.\n\n\n\nThe New Standards\n\n\n\nState educational standards get updated every ten years. These have been in the works since the 2020-2021 school year. \n\n\n\nThis time, the state made a couple of big changes in how it wants teachers to present social studies to your kids.\n\n\n\n“The standards are now more relevant, meaningful, and I think exciting for students. They provide more opportunities for students to see themselves reflected in what they learn,” said Marcus Penny with Education Evolving.\n\n\n\nPenny was one of dozens of education advocates, educators, parents and students involved in crafting Minnesota’s new social studies standards.\n\n\n\n“It was a lengthy process to adopt these new standards, and throughout…we heard so much from students that this is exactly what they wanted,” Penny said about the state’s changes.\n\n\n\n“We believe students should be exposed to multiple perspectives and be able to come to conclusions on their own, not be presented with the conclusions that they’re told to arrive at,” said Catrin Wigfall with the right-leaning think tank The Center for the American Experiment, which has opposed one of the biggest changes since the beginning.\n\n\n\nThe Changes\n\n\n\nFirst, the committee that created these standards shifted to what’s called an Inquiry Design Model. That’s basically getting kids to ask questions about the topic, then following that lead to dive deep into historical patterns and civic responsibility and critically analyzing events. \n\n\n\nPenny said the idea is to make it personal for the students, so they’ll be more interested.  \n\n\n\nFor example, in Kindergarten, that could mean asking about something that happened with their family, school or community.\n\n\n\n“Asking students to analyze and understand,” Penny said. “And so, at the end of the day, they teach students to learn how to learn.”\n\n\n\nThose who helped form the standards say you may notice your kids coming home and asking more questions about experiences family members have had, or what they witnessed in history.\n\n\n\n“They’re going to want to know, sort of understand better, who they are, how they fit,” Penny explained. “How they fit with their neighbors and develop that kind of holistic picture of our place in history.”\n\n\n\nThey also added Ethnic Studies to the standards.\n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Department of Education says that’s “the study of race, ethnicity, and indigeneity with a focus on the experiences and perspectives of people of color within and beyond the United States.”\n\n\n\nFor kindergartners, that could mean telling a story about an unfair experience involving a power imbalance and sharing what they learned from the experience.\n\n\n\n“It’s not just about learning the names and the dates, it’s learning, you know, what happened. Why did it happen? How did we get there? How did we get here from there? And really thinking of history as more of a living thing that we’re a part of,” said Penny.\n\n\n\nHe says these changes don’t eliminate any of what we used to teach in history or government class. By having the students ask the questions, Penny says, they’ll get more context and find a personal connection to the information, no matter their skin color, socio-economic status or gender.\n\n\n\n“I think it actually creates better unity and deeper, stronger community ties by understanding where there’s actually commonality in the different stories of our diverse Minnesota population,” Penny said.\n\n\n\nWigfall disagrees with him on both counts.\n\n\n\nThe Controversy\n\n\n\n“If you read how the benchmarks are framed, you will get that sense that this is rooted in a political framework that focuses on oppression, binary oppression pedagogy, which makes it inherently political and divisive,” Wigfall said.\n\n\n\nWigfall has been one of the most vocal opponents of the new standards.  \n\n\n\nShe says they present political opinion as fact, and the inclusion of the Ethnic Studies component has forced out some elements of Geography that used to be in the state standards.\n\n\n\n“They no longer have to identify neighboring countries and their major cities, and instead the shift from geography is to this political framework that’s rooted in viewing everything through a single lens,” she said. “The version of ethnic studies that Minnesota has chosen to adopt because of the political framework that it’s rooted in, and because of how it’s presented, is divisive.”\n\n\n\nShe points to language like this, where the standards call for kids to describe fights against “systemic and coordinated exercises of power” and, later, to “understand the roots of contemporary systems of oppression and apply lessons from the past that could eliminate historical and contemporary injustices.”\n\n\n\n“That language, again focused on power oppression, is just evident throughout the standards,” she said. “(It) really prioritizes teaching students to view society and the world through the lens of power, oppression, and identity categories, instead of coming back to the common idea of our shared humanity and a common civic culture.”\n\n\n\nWigfall says the Center’s concerns are only about the politics they see in the standards.\n\n\n\n“They are not opposition to students learning true history, honest history, or history about racism or slavery or segregation, or how we’re still working on expanding civil rights. They’re very specific.”\n\n\n\nParents & The Final Word\n\n\n\nAs with all subjects, state standards are guidelines for how teachers present the information… not the actual curriculum your district uses. Districts and teachers will still pick the actual information presented in your child’s classroom.\n\n\n\n“I think it’s important for parents to read them and look at them and decide, is this the direction that social studies education should take in Minnesota?” Wigfall said. \n\n\n\nShe added, “Parents also, they have rights when it comes to saying, ‘You know, we don’t want our student to learn from this particular viewpoint,’ or ‘We want another option for them when it comes to this assignment.’”\nThe post As new standards arrive, debate over Minnesota social studies continues  first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/as-new-standards-arrive-debate-over-minnesota-social-studies-continues/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:49:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F03%2Fclassroom-desks-file-03.28.22.jpg","slug":"as-new-standards-arrive-debate-over-minnesota-social-studies-continues"},{"id":"rjoa6f","title":"Minnesota Medicaid fraud: Claims against 7 providers date to 2020. Why were charges filed in 2026?","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnesota Medicaid fraud: Claims against 7 providers date to 2020. Why were charges filed in 2026? \n\n\n\nCo...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnesota Medicaid fraud: Claims against 7 providers date to 2020. Why were charges filed in 2026? \n\n\n\nCourt records show fraud allegations against seven Minnesota providers date back years before charges were filed.\n\n\n\nThe allegations are tied to a nationwide fraud operation involving hundreds of suspects and more than $6.5 billion.\n\n\n\nIn Minnesota, the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit said it built cases around seven providers accused of billing more than $700,000 for personal care work they either did not provide or were not licensed to provide.\n\n\n\nRELATED: 7 Minnesota providers among 455 charged in nationwide $6.5B ‘health care fraud takedown’\n\n\n\nCharging documents against some of those seven providers say the alleged fraudulent activity dates back to 2020, so 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS asked the state why charges weren’t filed until 2026.\n\n\n\n“Generally speaking, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office receives Medicaid fraud referrals well after the fraudulent conduct has occurred,” the AG’s office said, adding that it received these cases in 2024.\n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), which oversees Medicaid payments, offered a similar timeline, saying it referred two of the cases to the Attorney General’s Office in 2024 and “cut off payments to many of these providers two years ago or more.”\n\n\n\nHowever, when it comes to the charging timeline, DHS referred 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS back to the Attorney General’s Office.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Minnesota Attorney General’s fraud unit expects funding boost — but what’s its track record?\n\n\n\n5 EYEWITNESS NEWS also went to the agencies where three providers were working. A manager at Pride ‘N’ Living said the company saw warning signs connected to two former workers and called in the fraud complaint, which started the investigation.\n\n\n\nThat complaint isn’t the only one that started the review of these providers. Of the seven Minnesota cases, Ellison’s office says DHS flagged two of them, health insurer UCare referred two others, Crystal police forwarded two, and a private citizen contacted MFCU about one.\n\n\n\nDHS Inspector General James Clark said in a statement Tuesday that he expects more fraud charges in the future.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can read the full statement from the AG’s Office below:\n\n\n\n“Generally speaking, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office receives Medicaid fraud referrals well after the fraudulent conduct has occurred. With respect to the referrals in your inquiry, the office received those in 2024. When the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) investigated the allegations, it discovered that the fraudulent activity dated back to 2020, which is why the charged conduct dates back to 2020. And as identified in the complaints, all of the fraudulent conduct occurred prior to the referral date – which makes sense, given that administrative agencies like DHS must suspend payments to providers if they find a credible allegation of fraud and refer the case to MFCU.\n\n\n\n“It’s worth noting there is a six-year statute of limitations here, and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates all conduct within that period of time.\n\n\n\n“As you may have seen, Attorney General Ellison spent the lasttwo legislative sessions asking lawmakers for the resources he felt were necessary to expand the size of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to keep pace with an increase in referrals and an increase in the state’s Medicaid budget. Unfortunately, the legislature did not act on that request in 2025. However, fortunately, Attorney General Ellison’s Medicaid fraud-fighting legislation passed with overwhelming bipartisan support this past legislative session. That will expand the size of the unit from 32 to 50 staff and give them new tools and legal authority to investigate and prosecute Medicaid fraud.\n\n\n\n“As a reminder, Attorney General Ellison’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit regularly ranks as one of the best in the nation. Last year, Attorney General Ellison’s MFCU ranked sixth in investigations per Medicaid expenditure, fifth in fraud charges, and eight in fraud convictions in the entire country. Further, Attorney General Ellison’s MFCU ranks fifth in fraud convictions in the entire country over the last six years on average.“\n\n\n\nTo read more of KSTP’s continuing fraud coverage, click the image below and download the free KSTP app.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minnesota Medicaid fraud: Claims against 7 providers date to 2020. Why were charges filed in 2026? first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minnesota-medicaid-fraud-claims-against-7-providers-date-to-2020-why-were-charges-filed-in-2026/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:41:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FFRAUD-SUSPECTS-FOLO_PKG_00.00.04.40.jpg","slug":"minnesota-medicaid-fraud-claims-against-7-providers-date-to-2020-why-were-charges-filed-in-2026"},{"id":"j86no8","title":"North Mankato murder suspect accused of trying to bribe victim in robbery case","excerpt":"One of the men facing charges in the deadly shooting in North Mankato that claimed the life of a 17-year-old is now accused of attempting to bribe the victim in a separate robbery case in Mankato.","content":"One of the men facing charges in the deadly shooting in North Mankato that claimed the life of a 17-year-old is now accused of attempting to bribe the victim in a separate robbery case in Mankato.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/north-mankato-murder-suspect-accused-trying-bribe-witness-robbery-case","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Howard.Thompson@fox.com (Howard Thompson)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:48:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2Fb7a28a0e-sk2-1.jpg","slug":"north-mankato-murder-suspect-accused-of-trying-to-bribe-victim-in-robbery-case"},{"id":"rt2zf5","title":"At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says","excerpt":"CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Rescue teams rushed Thursday to areas hit hardest by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many under the rubble.\nWednesday evening’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the stronges...","content":"CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Rescue teams rushed Thursday to areas hit hardest by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many under the rubble.\nWednesday evening’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century and could be felt throughout the region. The country’s main airport was damaged and closed, while buildings were evacuated in places as far away as Brazil’s Amazon, about 1,700 kilometers (1,050 miles) from Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.\nTelevision broadcasts Thursday showed rescue workers using power tools to work their way into piles of rubble where buildings once stood. Panicked residents of the capital were sent pouring into the streets, and after the quakes many people walked among the debris searching for the missing among collapsed buildings and toppled electric poles.\nFootage on state TV showed three children, covered in dust but alive, pulled from the rubble in La Guaira state, which Rodríguez described as a “disaster zone” and one of the areas hardest hit by the quakes because of the large number of collapsed buildings.\nActing President Delcy Rodríguez, who gave the latest death toll early Thursday, said authorities were shifting rescue teams from other parts of the country to La Guaira, which sits north of Caracas on the coast. Officials were trying to make the most of the daylight hours to speed up efforts to rescue people believed to remain trapped under the rubble, she said.\n“Dozens of buildings have collapsed there … and we are currently carrying out intensive rescue operations to save lives,” Rodríguez said.\nVideo shared online appeared to show dozens of people, some lying on the ground and others on hospital beds, being treated outside a hospital in La Guaira.\nWhile Venezuela sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean plates makes strong earthquakes much less common than in other parts of Latin America.\nRodríguez appealed to businesses to make heavy construction equipment available for rescue operations, adding that search and rescue teams certified by the United Nations were on their way to Venezuela.\n              Caracas residents reeling from two strong quakes\nDuring the quakes, people ran from swaying buildings in Caracas, many visibly shocked when they turned back to see destroyed walls that left furniture visible from the street. Columns of dust rose in two typically busy neighborhoods in the capital.\n“It started off gently and then gradually grew, and in the end, we all had to leave our houses, go outside and gather together,” Caracas resident Hector Ricci said.\nThe U.S. Geological Survey said the first earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.2, hit west of Moron on the Caribbean coast, about 170 kilometers (105 miles) west of Caracas. It had a depth of 22 kilometers (about 14 miles). Just a minute later, USGS reported a second 7.5 magnitude earthquake just a minute later, with a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) and an epicenter 16 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Moron.\nInterior Minister Diosdado Cabello urged people to remain outside as aftershocks could further damage structures, and many people stayed on the streets for hours, some sitting on the ground hugging pets as dust gathered around them. In downtown Caracas, hundreds of people spent the night huddled around parks, parking lots and other open spaces. Authorities warned against returning to homes with structural damage.\n“We were afraid the buildings would collapse on us,” said María Cristina Díaz, a 41-year-old janitor. “My mother, my daughter and I were cold. We didn’t sleep a wink; but I didn’t want to spend the night alone at home after that terrible earthquake.”\n“It was awful. We cried, we screamed. Thankfully, we’re alive,” she added.\nDíaz and her family rushed to Plaza Candelaria in downtown Caracas because it’s one of the few open areas near her home.\nParts of the capital lost power and cellphone coverage, and the earthquakes damaged and closed Simón Bolívar International Airport, the country’s main airport, Rodríguez said.\nIn Caracas, subway services were suspended and natural gas shut off, she said. Classes will also be canceled for several days, and the Ministry of Education said some school buildings would be used as shelters and donation centers.\nOn Thursday morning scores of people battled with lack of cellphone signal in parts of Venezuela as they took to social media to track down missing family members. \n              Several governments offered assistance\nRodríguez declared a state of emergency in an address to the nation late Wednesday. She said the government was creating a $200 million reconstruction fund for hospitals and homes damaged by the earthquakes, and had instructed the economy and finance ministers to oversee the effort.\nOffers of help poured in from countries around the world. \nU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is “immediately deploying search and rescue teams, medical resources, and humanitarian assistance to Venezuela.”\n“We will have a whole of government response,” Rubio said Thursday in Bahrain. “It will be big. It will be fast. It will be effective.”\nHe added that one of the runways at Caracas’ international airport was cracked in the earthquake, making landing aircraft there difficult.\nRodríguez — who became acting president after an American military operation captured her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and brought him to the U.S. to stand trial — thanked U.S. President Donald Trump. She said in an X post later that she spoke with Rubio by phone without sharing details. She also expressed thanks to the leaders of various nations who have sent messages of support and offers of help.\nEcuador ordered the delivery of humanitarian aid, and Rodríguez said Qatar, Mexico and El Salvador had already sent rescue personnel.\n“We send you all our solidarity and our prayers. Stay strong, Venezuela,” El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, once diametrically opposed to Venezuela’s government, wrote in a post on X. \n___\nGarcia Cano reported from Bogota, Colombia. Associated Press writers Clara Preve in Buenos Aires; Astrid Suarez in Bogota, Colombia; Mauricio Savarese in Sao Paulo; Anna-Catherine Brigida, Megan Janetsky and India Grant in Mexico City; Cristina Fuentes in Madrid; and Maria Teresa Hernandez in Beijing contributed to this report.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-international/at-least-164-dead-and-971-injured-after-powerful-quakes-rock-venezuela-acting-president-says/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T04:46:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FAPTOPIX_Venezuela_Earthquake_21792.jpg","slug":"at-least-164-dead-and-971-injured-after-powerful-quakes-rock-venezuela-acting-president-says"},{"id":"mdwja3","title":"Isn’t it purrfect? More than 1,000 feline-loving people attend Minneapolis cat tour","excerpt":"People jammed the streets and sidewalks on Wednesday evening for the ninth Wedge Live Cat Tour in Lowry Hill East.","content":"People jammed the streets and sidewalks on Wednesday evening for the ninth Wedge Live Cat Tour in Lowry Hill East.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/isnt-it-purrfect-more-than-1000-feline-loving-people-attend-minneapolis-cat-tour/601848047","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:33:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"isnt-it-purrfect-more-than-1000-feline-loving-people-attend-minneapolis-cat-tour"},{"id":"3bovz1","title":"Endorsed candidates trail in polls, money race","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Endorsed candidates trail in polls, money race \n\n\n\nThe value of political party endorsements in Minnesota...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Endorsed candidates trail in polls, money race \n\n\n\nThe value of political party endorsements in Minnesota is being put to the test like never before in 2026.\n\n\n\nAll three of the Republican and DFL candidates in competitive races who were endorsed at their party conventions for governor and U.S. Senate are trailing in polls and fundraising.\n\n\n\n“Political party endorsements no longer matter as they once did,” says Larry Jacobs of the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs. “This has been the case with the Democratic Party increasingly, but up until recently, the Republican Party endorsement for statewide office carried a lot of weight.”\n\n\n\nThe DFL Party once infamously wouldn’t allow Mark Dayton onto the convention floor at the convention in 2010 because he wasn’t going to seek the endorsement. He went on to win two terms as governor.\n\n\n\nGov. Tim Walz also lost an endorsement battle in 2018, but went on to win two terms.\n\n\n\nRepublican candidates have had better luck progressing from endorsement to being the party nominee, although they haven’t won a statewide race since 2006.\n\n\n\nIn 2026, the Republican-endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate, former Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze, is in third place in our KSTP/SurveyUSA poll, trailing Michele Tafoya and Royce White. He’s also trailing in fundraising. \n\n\n\nRELATED: KSTP/SurveyUSA poll results: No clear leaders in U.S. Senate field\n\n\n\nIn the Republican race for the gubernatorial nomination, the endorsed candidate, Kendall Qualls, trails Mike Lindell and House Speaker Lisa Demuth.\n\n\n\nIn the DFL U.S. Senate race, Congresswoman Angie Craig skipped the DFL convention endorsing process altogether, and it was won easily by Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. However, our KSTP/SurveyUSA poll shows Craig leading Flanagan 41% to 36%, although it is within the margin of error. Craig also leads the fundraising race by a four-to-one margin.\n\n\n\nRELATED: KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Lindell leads GOP governor race; Tafoya, Craig up in Senate primaries\n\n\n\nJacobs says these major endorsements and subsequent polling showing the endorsed candidates all trailing could be the death knell for the endorsement process.\n\n\n\n“Today it’s a vestige of the past,” he says. “It has lost its meaning, and so we’re seeing in both parties real serious consideration of doing away with it and instead moving the primary earlier in the year.”\n\n\n\nA bill was introduced in the Minnesota Senate this year to move the primary date up from August to May, but it didn’t get a vote.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Endorsed candidates trail in polls, money race first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/endorsed-candidates-trail-in-polls-money-race/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:18:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FPOLITICAL-ENDORSEMENTS_PKG_00.01.52.54.jpg","slug":"endorsed-candidates-trail-in-polls-money-race"},{"id":"ka3xtl","title":"Looking to buy a new car? The Fourth of July holiday may be the time, auto experts say","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Looking to buy a new car? The Fourth of July holiday may be the time, auto experts say \n\n\n\nHeading into t...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Looking to buy a new car? The Fourth of July holiday may be the time, auto experts say \n\n\n\nHeading into the Fourth of July is a great time to buy a new car.\n\n\n\nAuto experts say you can typically expect 4% to 12% off the sticker price on new cars.\n\n\n\nCar dealerships heavily discount vehicles around the holiday. It acts as a major midyear sales event where dealers push to hit sales quotas and clear outgoing inventory.    \n\n\n\n“They’re doing it at the end of the model year, so that when the 27’s come out, we’re out of 26’s,” Tom Kulick, Midway Ford sales manager, said. \n\n\n\nSome dealers are currently running an employee pricing for all sale.\n\n\n\n“Some people come in, and they think, ‘Well, that’s not really employee pricing,’ but it truly is,” Kulick said.\n\n\n\nAuto experts say the single most effective bargaining chip you have at the dealership is to be willing to walk away from a negotiation.\nThe post Looking to buy a new car? The Fourth of July holiday may be the time, auto experts say first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/money-matters/looking-to-buy-a-new-car-the-fourth-of-july-holiday-may-be-the-time-auto-experts-say/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:01:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSTR-DJ-HOLIDAY-CAR-DEALS-Broll_mov_00.04.51.48.jpg","slug":"looking-to-buy-a-new-car-the-fourth-of-july-holiday-may-be-the-time-auto-experts-say"},{"id":"okcdek","title":"Voting equipment company formerly known as Dominion drops lawsuit against Mike Lindell","excerpt":"Mike Lindell, the leading GOP candidate for Minnesota governor, is no longer being sued by a major voting machines company over his 2020 conspiracy claims.\n\n\n\nDominion Voting Systems, now called Liberty Vote, sued Lindell for defamation back in 2021 after the MyPillow founder accused the company ...","content":"Mike Lindell, the leading GOP candidate for Minnesota governor, is no longer being sued by a major voting machines company over his 2020 conspiracy claims.\n\n\n\nDominion Voting Systems, now called Liberty Vote, sued Lindell for defamation back in 2021 after the MyPillow founder accused the company of rigging the 2020 presidential election.\n\n\n\nOn Monday, the company and Lindell’s attorneys filed to dismiss the case with prejudice, meaning it can’t be refiled for the same purposes.\n\n\n\n5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Lindell for comment but hasn’t yet heard back.\n\n\n\nThe development comes nine months after the company settled with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani for similar election-rigging claims.\n\n\n\nBack in October, a company run by a former Republican elections official bought Dominion and changed its name to Liberty Vote. The new company then vowed to prioritize paper-based and hand-marked ballots.\n\n\n\nThe dismissal is a big win for Lindell, who has faced numerous lawsuits and still faces some challenges. Last June, a federal jury in Colorado found that Lindell defamed a former employee of Dominion, and in the fall, a federal judge determined the now-politician defamed tech company Smartmatic — although that case is still in progress to determine “actual malice” that would cost Lindell damages.\n\n\n\nRELATED: KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Lindell leads GOP governor race; Tafoya, Craig up in Senate primaries\n\n\n\nDespite being a non-traditional candidate, KSTP/SurveyUSA poll earlier this month found that Lindell is leading the GOP gubernatorial race as the primary election draws near.\n\n\n\nHis campaign also hasn’t been without questions, either, as Lindell’s giveaways may violate campaign finance laws, according to experts. However, no official finding of wrongdoing has been posted at this time regarding the giveaways.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Questions raised about Mike Lindell’s pillow, book giveaways while campaigning\nThe post Voting equipment company formerly known as Dominion drops lawsuit against Mike Lindell first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/voting-equipment-company-formerly-known-as-dominion-drops-lawsuit-against-mike-lindell/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:40:01.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP25345675076273-scaled-e1781721118599.jpg","slug":"voting-equipment-company-formerly-known-as-dominion-drops-lawsuit-against-mike-lindell"},{"id":"v852hq","title":"Minneapolis clinic opening first out-of-hospital SAFE Room for sexual assault survivors","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minneapolis clinic opening first out-of-hospital SAFE Room for sexual assault survivors \n\n\n\nSouthside Com...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minneapolis clinic opening first out-of-hospital SAFE Room for sexual assault survivors \n\n\n\nSouthside Community Health Services is opening the state’s first out-of-hospital Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) Room in July.\n\n\n\nThe center is located on East Lake Street next to the Midtown Global Market.\n\n\n\nThe clinic will begin offering services July 6.\n\n\n\nMedical Director Sheila Kennedy said the project has been years in the making. She said, “This is the only out of hospital safe room here in the Twin Cities and hopefully there will be more. I’d really like it to become the model of care that other people can replicate in their, in their areas.”\n\n\n\nKennedy said the SAFE Room was created to fill major gaps in how survivors access care. She said many survivors do not seek immediate medical attention after an assault and often miss out on support and resources.\n\n\n\n“Reasons people cite for not going to an emergency department after an assault include mistrust of the medical system, fear. There are security guards. As I said, it’s an intimidating environment, language barriers, financial barriers, fear of getting in trouble,” she said. “We have adolescents who may have been out drinking, or people who are using drugs, and they don’t want to be caught, so they won’t go. Documentation status plays a big role, so there’s lots of reasons why somebody might want to not to go to an emergency department, but they would come here.”\n\n\n\nKennedy said follow-up care is another gap. She said survivors often do not receive ongoing medical or emotional support in the weeks after an assault, even though that period is critical for healing. She said the SAFE Room is designed to offer both immediate care and long-term services in a setting that feels safe.\n\n\n\n“When people leave the emergency department, they’re kind of responsible for their own follow-up care. What do they do afterwards? What do they do with all this information? And here, you know, we’ll follow up with them, we’ll guide them through the process,” she said.\n\n\n\nKennedy said the clinic is intentionally located inside a community health center because community clinics are trusted places for care. She said Southside serves people who may not feel comfortable going to a hospital and that being in the neighborhood matters for survivors.\n\n\n\nShe added the SAFE room offers a variety of things to help survivors feel comfortable.\n\n\n\n“We’ve got dimmable lights, we’ve got a sound machine, we’ve got some plants, we’ll have aromatherapy, people can choose from if they want to, blankets, warming pillows that we can weighted pillows that we can warm up and put on them, yeah, little smudge, if somebody wants to do a smudge, trying to be really inclusive of everybody who comes in and what they might need and want to make them feel safe, supported, and eventually healed,” she said.\n\n\n\nSouthside is partnering with the Hennepin Assault Response Team (HART) of Hennepin Healthcare to provide forensic exams. Forensic Nurse Manager Breanna Heisterkamp said, “Our team is trained forensic nurse examiners and we come in and provide that trauma informed post assault care.”\n\n\n\nShe said that care includes:\n\n\n\n\nEvidence collection\n\n\n\nDocumentation of injuries\n\n\n\nDocumentation of what happened in that person’s own words\n\n\n\nPsychosocial support\n\n\n\nMedical care and support which includes STD prevention\n\n\n\n\nHeisterkamp said the goal is to return control to survivors.\n\n\n\n“When someone has been sexually assaulted choice has often been taken in some form. We try to create a safe space where they intentionally take that choice back. They decide what happens during that exam. Nothing is forced,” she said.\n\n\n\nHeisterkamp said the clinic environment feels different from an emergency department. She said, “The energy and the pace of an emergency department is very different.”  \n\n\n\nShe said being in the clinic space helps “create safety even more.”\n\n\n\nHeisterkamp said every survivor’s needs are different.\n\n\n\n“We try to meet people where they are because every situation is very different,” she said.\n\n\n\nShe said sometimes the exam does not include an evidence kit.\n\n\n\n“How one patient or survivor may need to heal following a sexual assault is going to look very different than the next survivor we see, and so our goal is really to meet them where they are, and sometimes that means not collecting an evidence kit, that just means talking about what happened and getting them connected to resources, and I think that’s really the key driver for all of us, we just really want to create that safe space for that survivor to feel empowered to do what they need to heal, and that is going to look different for each person,” Heisterkamp said.\n\n\n\nHeisterkamp said the HART Team will provide 24/7 coverage.\n\n\n\nKennedy said survivors do not have to report to police to receive an exam, nor will law enforcement be allowed in the exam rooms with survivors.\n\n\n\nSurvivors do not receive a bill for sexual assault support in Minnesota.\n\n\n\n “I want this to be the first step in their healing process rather than a continuation of the trauma,” she said.\n\n\n\nKennedy said the clinic does not receive state or federal funding and received an early donation from the WCA Foundation.\n\n\n\nShe said and that anyone interested in supporting the work can email her at sheila.kennedy@southsidechs.org or Southside’s executive director, Ann Cazaban, at ann.cazaban@southsidechs.org\n\n\n\nThe Southside’s SAFE Room opens to the public July 6. Survivors can walk in for care.\n\n\n\nIf you are someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can call RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800- 656- HOPE or text HOPE to 64673.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minneapolis clinic opening first out-of-hospital SAFE Room for sexual assault survivors first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minneapolis-clinic-opening-first-out-of-hospital-safe-room-for-sexual-assault-survivors/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:35:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSouthside-Community-Health-Services.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-clinic-opening-first-out-of-hospital-safe-room-for-sexual-assault-survivors"},{"id":"o6xruk","title":"Vance Boelter to be sentenced in late July","excerpt":"Vance Boelter, the man who killed a lawmaker and her husband and injured another lawmaker and his spouse, is set to be sentenced next month.\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday, a federal judge set Boelter’s sentencing for July 23 in Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nBoelter pleaded guilty to the murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman a...","content":"Vance Boelter, the man who killed a lawmaker and her husband and injured another lawmaker and his spouse, is set to be sentenced next month.\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday, a federal judge set Boelter’s sentencing for July 23 in Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nBoelter pleaded guilty to the murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman and the shootings of John and Yvette Hoffman earlier this month.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Boelter admits key details of lawmaker attacks; expected to serve over 2 life sentences after guilty plea\n\n\n\nUnder the terms of the plea deal, Boelter is expected to be sentenced to two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years in federal prison. As part of the plea deal, the death penalty is off the table.\n\n\n\nDuring the plea hearing, Boelter admitted to carrying out the attacks against both the Hortmans and Hoffmans, including specific details of what happened. View the full document here or below.\nThe post Vance Boelter to be sentenced in late July first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/vance-boelter-to-be-sentenced-in-late-july/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:26:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FBoelter-hearing.jpg","slug":"vance-boelter-to-be-sentenced-in-late-july"},{"id":"bx2yu2","title":"St. Paul reopens debate on use of Flock Safety cameras","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        St. Paul police flock camera debateSt. Paul police flock camera debate\n\n\n\nSt. Paul police and civil right...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        St. Paul police flock camera debateSt. Paul police flock camera debate\n\n\n\nSt. Paul police and civil rights advocates shared differing perspectives on the use of Flock Safety cameras, a controversial surveillance tool that has gained scrutiny since the start of Operation Metro Surge.\n\n\n\nFlock contracts with law enforcement and private entities to operate its national network of more than 100,000 automated license plate readers. The cameras constantly scan license plates of passing vehicles, and Flock says its devices do not use facial recognition technology.\n\n\n\nMore than 100 agencies across Minnesota currently partner with Flock, according to data from the state’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, but some cities, such as Columbia Heights and Brooklyn Park, have canceled those contracts, citing concerns that data was being shared with federal immigration agencies.\n\n\n\nProponents, meanwhile, argue the cameras are another tool for law enforcement to find criminals and that state law restricts what data can be shared with outside agencies.\n\n\n\n\nRelated stories:\n\nMore Minnesota police agencies use Flock cameras to fight crime. But who has the keys to the data?\nRoadside cameras going dark: Another department makes changes to program over accountability concerns\nNorth Branch community invited to weigh in on possible police partnership with Flock\nColumbia Heights expected to remove 12 Flock cameras\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring a meeting of the St. Paul City Council’s Public Safety Committee on Wednesday, St. Paul Police Department officials said every use of the technology is limited, documented and audited.\n\n\n\n“Public safety and constitutional rights are not competing values. They must exist together,” SPPD Deputy Chief Kurt Hallstrom said. “The standard we apply is simple: If a technology cannot be used lawfully, transparently and accountably, we should not be using it.”\n\n\n\nSPPD Sr. Cmdr. Ryan Murphy added that the department’s license plate reader data is not shared outside of Minnesota, and no searches had been performed by out-of-state agencies over the past six months.\n\n\n\nSPPD uses two Flock license plate readers, both near the intersection of Kellogg Avenue and Smith Street. The city’s contract with Flock runs through 2028.\n\n\n\nJohn Boehler, policy director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota, urged council members to consider stronger regulations on how surveillance technologies are used.\n\n\n\nThose proposals ranged from canceling the city’s contract with Flock entirely to opting into the company’s optional transparency portals, which include information on each agency’s policies for collecting data and which agencies are granted access to that data.\n\n\n\nBoehler also recommended an end to sharing data with any jurisdiction that has signed a 287(g) agreement to assist with federal immigration enforcement. Eight counties and two cities in Minnesota have entered into such partnerships.\n\n\n\n“What those agencies do with the data after they receive it from SPPD, they’re obligated under state law to follow those state practices, but there is nothing practically preventing them from sharing the data,” Boehler said.\n\n\n\nNo changes were made to St. Paul’s Flock contract on Wednesday, but council members made it clear the debate is far from over as they weigh privacy, transparency and public safety needs.\nThe post St. Paul reopens debate on use of Flock Safety cameras first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/st-paul-reopens-debate-on-use-of-flock-safety-cameras/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:25:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FFLOCK-ICE-CAMS-RAICHE-TZ_VO_00.00.11.14.jpg","slug":"st-paul-reopens-debate-on-use-of-flock-safety-cameras"},{"id":"812bxk","title":"White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time as Republican and Democratic lawmakers have objected to any further military action.\nThe Offi...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time as Republican and Democratic lawmakers have objected to any further military action.\nThe Office of Management and Budget sent the supplemental spending request on Wednesday. It arrived just hours after President Donald Trump assailed Republican senators during a private lunch — engaging in a shouting match with one — over their votes to approve a war powers resolution that would halt further hostilities.\nThe request is mostly for expenses incurred by the Defense Department as part of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S.-led attack on Iran. But it also includes a range of other items, including $11.1 billion toward economic assistance for American farmers, $1.4 billion for the Ebola virus outbreak in Central Africa and $500 million to support ongoing efforts “to complete restoration and construction projects in and around Washington, D.C.” \n“I urge the Congress to take action on these important and urgent requests as soon as possible,” said OMB Director Russ Vought in a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson.\nSenate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said, “President Trump is asking taxpayers to clean up his messes, to the tune of $87.6 billion.”\n“After dragging America into a reckless war, he now wants Congress to hand him tens of billions more to paper over the damage — while families are still paying higher prices.”\n              There may not be enough support in Congress to pass war funds\nIt’s unclear how quickly the House and Senate could act on the White House’s request, or if Congress takes up the matter at all. The funding faces a difficult path because many lawmakers could view any votes as a reflection of test of their support for the war effort.\nDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth returned to Capitol Hill on Wednesday briefing House GOP lawmakers from the conservative Republican Study Committee on the Pentagon’s budgetary needs. The White House is seeking as much as $1.5 trillion in defense spending in this year’s budget, a nearly 50% increase over previous levels.\nBut many lawmakers have complained they have yet to receive any formal briefing from the administration on the Iran war, nearly four months after it was launched, and as Trump’s team is now working to secure a fragile ceasefire and bring an end to the conflict.\nWashington Sen. Patty Murray, the lead Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said the request is not merely to pay for “the president’s disastrous war, but an attempt to secure tens of billions of additional dollars for unrelated Pentagon priorities.”\nMurray said she would review to ensure servicemembers are taken care of, “but I will not rubberstamp tens of billions more for this disastrous war of choice.”\nYet the White House was clear to include provisions to interest lawmakers from various regions, including $1 billion to assist “the final design and construction of a modernized Penn Station in New York City,” which would be of interest to Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, both of New York.\nRep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, and Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Ca., who chairs the panel’s subcommittee on Defense, said in a joint statement, “President Trump’s request reflects the reality that our defense strength must be maintained, not merely demonstrated.” \n              Money for farmers, the Ebola outbreak and other needs included\nThe bulk of the request, $67 billion, is to replenish the Pentagon from the Iran war. The largest portion of that defense funding, $21 billion, would go to weapons and munitions, with another $17.3 billion for operational costs and $12.1 billion for other classified programs. Funds are also requested to cover fuel costs, drone manufacturing and cybersecurity.\nThe money for farmers would provide $10 billion in economic assistance to row and specialty crop farmers and $1.1 billion specifically to Florida agriculture producers who suffered losses from this past year’s winter storms.\nThe package also includes a collection of policy proposals that the administration strongly supports, and which are certain to raise interest among lawmakers. \nAmong them, the package proposes revisions to federal regulations of hemp products that have long been in dispute, changes to the year-round sales of renewable fuels and lifting of restrictions around federal investment support in Venezuela.\nThe administration is also requesting $550 million to prevent and detect the Ebola virus in Congo, where an outbreak has killed more than 250 people. Another $800 million would go to provide humanitarian assistance to the region.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/white-house-seeks-87-6b-from-congress-for-iran-war-costs-us-farmers-and-ebola-response/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:13:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FTrump_NATO_Rutte_33_75.jpg","slug":"white-house-seeks-876b-from-congress-for-iran-war-costs-us-farmers-and-ebola-response"},{"id":"o7hvbt","title":"Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season may air next month: Report","excerpt":"After months of uncertainty and controversy, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of \"The Bachelorette\" could be making a surprise comeback, according to a report.","content":"After months of uncertainty and controversy, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of \"The Bachelorette\" could be making a surprise comeback, according to a report.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/taylor-frankie-paul-bachelorette-season-may-air-next-month-report","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:30:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Ftaylor-frankie-paul-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"taylor-frankie-pauls-bachelorette-season-may-air-next-month-report"},{"id":"gq0oct","title":"Minneapolis man gets 12+ years for fentanyl trafficking, illegal machine guns","excerpt":"A Minneapolis man will spend more than 12 years in federal prison after investigators say he ran a major fentanyl trafficking operation and possessed illegal firearms across the Twin Cities.","content":"A Minneapolis man will spend more than 12 years in federal prison after investigators say he ran a major fentanyl trafficking operation and possessed illegal firearms across the Twin Cities.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-man-gets-12-years-fentanyl-trafficking-illegal-machine-guns","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:43:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fminneapolis-drug-trafficking.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-man-gets-12-years-for-fentanyl-trafficking-illegal-machine-guns"},{"id":"cnwmqf","title":"Natasha Howard plays ‘spring chicken minutes’ as Lynx rally to victory over Washington Mystics","excerpt":"The Lynx, trailing by 12 in the fourth, avoided back-to-back losses against Washington thanks to Howard and Olivia Miles.","content":"The Lynx, trailing by 12 in the fourth, avoided back-to-back losses against Washington thanks to Howard and Olivia Miles.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lynx-washington-mystics-game-score-olivia-miles-natasha-howard-wnba-sonia-citron/601615340","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:39:26.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"natasha-howard-plays-spring-chicken-minutes-as-lynx-rally-to-victory-over-washington-mystics"},{"id":"mq331o","title":"Voting machine company drops $1.3 billion defamation suit against Mike Lindell","excerpt":"Dominion Voting Systems, which was sold last year to a former GOP election official and is now called Liberty Vote, said it “agreed to a confidential settlement.”","content":"Dominion Voting Systems, which was sold last year to a former GOP election official and is now called Liberty Vote, said it “agreed to a confidential settlement.”","url":"https://www.startribune.com/mike-lindell-election-machine-defamation-suit-dominion-liberty-vote-dismiss-billion/601861129","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:03:30.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"voting-machine-company-drops-13-billion-defamation-suit-against-mike-lindell"},{"id":"k0v848","title":"Federal sentencing date set for Vance Boelter in Minnesota lawmaker shootings","excerpt":"Boelter pled guilty earlier this month in an agreement to avoid the death penalty. His state case will then be underway.","content":"Boelter pled guilty earlier this month in an agreement to avoid the death penalty. His state case will then be underway.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/federal-sentencing-date-set-for-vance-boelter-in-minnesota-lawmaker-shootings/601861124","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:47:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"federal-sentencing-date-set-for-vance-boelter-in-minnesota-lawmaker-shootings"},{"id":"rxmwla","title":"Anti-ICE protesters seek dismissal of federal charges tied to Cities Church demonstration","excerpt":"More than 30 people have been charged in the disruption of a St. Paul church service during Operation Metro Surge.","content":"More than 30 people have been charged in the disruption of a St. Paul church service during Operation Metro Surge.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/anti-ice-protest-cities-church/601860999","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:15:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"anti-ice-protesters-seek-dismissal-of-federal-charges-tied-to-cities-church-demonstration"},{"id":"u68rng","title":"Two formula recalls raise doubts about booming ‘better-for-you’ category","excerpt":"Nara Organics, a premium alternative sold at Target, recalled its infant formula after cases of botulism hospitalized several infants, following a similar outbreak last year.","content":"Nara Organics, a premium alternative sold at Target, recalled its infant formula after cases of botulism hospitalized several infants, following a similar outbreak last year.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/two-formula-recalls-raise-doubts-about-booming-better-for-you-category/601857978","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:08:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"two-formula-recalls-raise-doubts-about-booming-better-for-you-category"},{"id":"xxtt99","title":"Amphitheater operators blame lightning for Dave Matthews Band postponement","excerpt":"Fans questioned why Tuesday’s concert was called off, but Live Nation representatives pointed to lingering strikes in the area.","content":"Fans questioned why Tuesday’s concert was called off, but Live Nation representatives pointed to lingering strikes in the area.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/mystic-lake-amphitheater-dave-matthews-postponement-lightnight-flood-live-nation-rescheduled-rain/601861008","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:30:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"amphitheater-operators-blame-lightning-for-dave-matthews-band-postponement"},{"id":"86qu5b","title":"The gay bar in Superior, Wis., that blazed trails and saved lives","excerpt":"Local nonfiction: Meg Gorzycki’s “Remember the Main” is about Northland activism and Bob Jansen’s Main Club.","content":"Local nonfiction: Meg Gorzycki’s “Remember the Main” is about Northland activism and Bob Jansen’s Main Club.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/the-gay-bar-in-superior-wis-that-blazed-trails-and-saved-lives/601852229","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star 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Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:58:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"developer-settles-with-lender-to-retake-control-of-downtown-daytons-building"},{"id":"v8y6t6","title":"Wisconsin Dairy Month: Holle-Oaks Dairy","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Wisconsin Dairy Month: Holle-Oaks DairyWisconsin Dairy Month: Holle-Oaks Dairy\n\n\n\nIt’s Dairy Month, and r...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Wisconsin Dairy Month: Holle-Oaks DairyWisconsin Dairy Month: Holle-Oaks Dairy\n\n\n\nIt’s Dairy Month, and reporter Kelli Hanson has been fully immersed in farm life all month long — milking cows, feeding calves and savoring fresh blue cheese straight from the source. Today she takes us to Holle-Oaks Dairy, a sixth generation dairy farm in Baldwin, Wisconsin to meet the real stars of the show — the ladies!  \nThe post Wisconsin Dairy Month: Holle-Oaks Dairy first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/twin-cities-live-sponsored/wisconsin-dairy-month-holle-oaks-dairy/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:12:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F639179311261880169_thumbnail_temp.png","slug":"wisconsin-dairy-month-holle-oaks-dairy"},{"id":"vakuq2","title":"Myth Busting with Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Myth Busting with Pour Moi Climate Smart SkincareMyth Busting with Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare\n\n\n\nMor...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Myth Busting with Pour Moi Climate Smart SkincareMyth Busting with Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare\n\n\n\nMore than 100 guests packed the Potato Room at O’Shaugnessy Distilling for Pour Moi’s Nations Climate-Smart Skin Awareness event.  One of the highlights of the event was the gift bag.  This year’s gift was called, “Everything You Need for a Minnesota Summer Facial” – and it’s packed with everything you need for an at-home spa day with climate specific masks, roundies, a spa headband, and a facial massage tool all together in a colorful bag.\n\n\n\nFounder Ulli Haslacher joins us to bust some of the biggest summer skincare myths. \n\n\n\nClick here and purchase the Climate-Smart Rotrating System or the Everything You Need for a Summer Facial, get the Climate-Control Beauty Bag for $11.  \nThe post Myth Busting with Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/twin-cities-live-sponsored/myth-busting-with-pour-moi-climate-smart-skincare/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:12:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F639179313175640306_thumbnail_temp.png","slug":"myth-busting-with-pour-moi-climate-smart-skincare"},{"id":"psfsum","title":"Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, killing at least 32 people. Death toll is expected to rise","excerpt":"CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A pair of powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela, tearing down buildings, closing the country’s main airport and sending panicked residents of the capital pouring into the streets. At least 32 have died, the acting president said Thursday, warning that the toll was expect...","content":"CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A pair of powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela, tearing down buildings, closing the country’s main airport and sending panicked residents of the capital pouring into the streets. At least 32 have died, the acting president said Thursday, warning that the toll was expected to rise.\nFootage on state TV showed three children, covered in dust but alive, pulled from the rubble in La Guaira state, which Acting President Delcy Rodríguez described as a “disaster zone” and the area hardest hit by Wednesday evening’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes.\nThe quakes, among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century, could be felt throughout the region, with buildings evacuated in places as far away as Brazil’s Amazon, about 1,700 kilometers (1,050 miles) from Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.\nWhile Venezuela sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean plates makes strong earthquakes much less common than in other parts of Latin America.\nRodríguez declared a state of emergency in an address to the nation late Wednesday, saying the quakes caused damage in several states. She asked health care professionals to report to hospitals to assist the injured. \nThe casualty figures she released early Thursday — including at least 700 injured — excluded La Guaira, which sits north of Caracas on the coast, and so the numbers are expected to rise.\n“Dozens of buildings have collapsed there … and we are currently carrying out intensive rescue operations to save lives,” Rodríguez said.\n              Residents fled their homes in panic\nTelevision broadcasts Thursday showed rescue workers using power tools to work their way into piles of rubble. Many people searching for the missing appeared to be regular people, rather than professionals. Collapsed buildings, toppled electric poles and debris blocked streets.\nDuring the quakes, people ran from swaying buildings in Caracas, many visibly shocked when they turned back to see destroyed walls that left furniture visible from the street. Columns of dust rose in two typically busy neighborhoods in the capital.\n“It started off gently and then gradually grew, and in the end, we all had to leave our houses, go outside and gather together,” Caracas resident Hector Ricci said.\nInterior Minister Diosdado Cabello urged people to remain outside as aftershocks could further damage structures, and many people stayed on the streets for hours, some sitting on the ground hugging pets as dust gathered around them. Others spent the night in parked cars, subway stations and other public places. \nParts of the capital lost power and cellphone coverage, and the earthquakes damaged and closed Simón Bolívar International Airport, the country’s main airport, Rodríguez said.\nIn Caracas, subway services were suspended and natural gas shut off, she said. Classes will also be canceled for several days, and the Ministry of Education said some school buildings would be used as shelters and donation centers.\nRoberto Gamas, another Caracas resident, said the building he was in “shook from side to side. Unreal. The force was incredibly strong.”\nThe lack of cellphone signal in parts of Venezuela deepened the distress of many families, particularly those among the more than 7.7 million people who have left the country during its protracted crisis and who struggled to reach relatives inside the country.\nVenezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado, herself in exile, sent wishes on X for “strength, serenity, and solidarity.”\n              Venezuela was hit twice by large quakes\nThe U.S. Geological Survey said the first earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.2, hit west of Moron on the Caribbean coast, about 170 kilometers (105 miles) west of Caracas. It had a depth of 22 kilometers (about 14 miles).\nThe USGS reported a 7.5 magnitude earthquake just a minute later, with a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) and an epicenter 16 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Moron.\n              Several governments offered assistance\nOffers of help poured in from countries around the world. \nU.S. Secretary of State Rubio said in a post on X early Thursday that the United States is “immediately deploying search and rescue teams, medical resources, and humanitarian assistance to Venezuela.”\nRodríguez — who became acting president after an American military operation captured her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and brought him to the U.S. to stand trial — thanked U.S. President Donald Trump. She said in an X post later that she spoke with Rubio by phone without sharing details. She also expressed thanks to the leaders of various nations who have sent messages of support and offers of help.\nEcuador ordered the delivery of humanitarian aid, and Rodríguez said Qatar, Mexico and El Salvador had already sent rescue personnel.\n“We send you all our solidarity and our prayers. Stay strong, Venezuela,” El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, once diametrically opposed to Venezuela’s government, wrote in a post on X. \n              Earthquakes impact the region\nBuildings in Manaus, Belem and Macapa in Brazil’s Amazon were evacuated, according to reports on TV Globo. The quakes also were felt in Colombia’s Caribbean and northeast regions.\nThe U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued several tsunami alerts that were quickly lifted.\nWhile uncommon in Venezuela, earthquakes are frequent along the Pacific coast, including in Mexico and Chile, which both sit along the seismically active tectonic belt known as the Ring of Fire, an area that the USGS says is responsible for 90% of earthquakes.\n___\nGarcia Cano reported from Bogota, Colombia. Associated Press writers Clara Preve in Buenos Aires, Astrid Suarez in Bogota, Colombia, Mauricio Savarese in Sao Paulo and Anna-Catherine Brigida, Megan Janetsky and India Grant in Mexico City, Cristina Fuentes in Madrid and Maria Teresa Hernandez in Beijing contributed to this report.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, killing at least 32 people. Death toll is expected to rise first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-international/powerful-earthquakes-rock-venezuela-killing-at-least-32-people-death-toll-is-expected-to-rise/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T04:46:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FAPTOPIX_Venezuela_Earthquake_21792.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"powerful-earthquakes-rock-venezuela-killing-at-least-32-people-death-toll-is-expected-to-rise"},{"id":"ta8rzl","title":"Bikes from Gear West","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Bikes from Gear WestBikes from Gear West\n\n\n\nIf you’re from the Orono or Long Lake area, you already know ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Bikes from Gear WestBikes from Gear West\n\n\n\nIf you’re from the Orono or Long Lake area, you already know that Gear West is a beloved local gem that has been outfitting Minnesotans with everything from ski equipment to running gear and bikes since 1992. This well-established shop has built a loyal following by keeping adventurers ready for whatever the season brings. Isaac stopped by Twin Cities Live with a fantastic lineup of bikes to share what makes Gear West the go-to destination for outdoor enthusiasts.   \nThe post Bikes from Gear West first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/bikes-from-gear-west/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:54:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-27.jpg","slug":"bikes-from-gear-west"},{"id":"a3mtq8","title":"Charges against New York ex-Mayor Eric Adams’ top aide are just the latest probe of his inner circle","excerpt":"NEW YORK (AP) — In his four years as New York mayor, Eric Adams’ administration was roiled by corruption probes that led to early-morning FBI searches, resignations of top officials and indictments that alleged a rampant culture of pay-to-play politics at the highest levels of City Hall. \nEven wi...","content":"NEW YORK (AP) — In his four years as New York mayor, Eric Adams’ administration was roiled by corruption probes that led to early-morning FBI searches, resignations of top officials and indictments that alleged a rampant culture of pay-to-play politics at the highest levels of City Hall. \nEven with Adams now far from elected office and facing no charges himself, that saga continues.\nOn Wednesday his former chief of staff, Frank Carone, was arrested on federal charges alleging that he accepted $120,000 in bribes in exchange for steering a multimillion-dollar migrant shelter contract to a Queens hotel. Three others, including Carone’s brother, were also indicted. All have pleaded not guilty. \nAnother of Adams’ closest allies, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, is still fighting separate bribery charges, which include allegations that she exchanged political favors for cash, diamond earrings and a speaking role on a TV show.\nAnd Adams himself was indicted on bribery charges in 2024, accused of taking illegal campaign contributions from Turkish officials and providing political favors to them in return. Adams, a Democrat, denied any wrongdoing and those charges were later dropped at the behest of the Trump administration. \nHere is a look at some of the criminal investigations that cast a pall over the nation’s largest city during Adams’ tumultuous tenure and its aftermath:\n              Corruption probe launched early in Adams’ mayoral term\nSoon after Adams took office in January 2022, federal agents quietly began a corruption investigation into his campaign. It spilled into public view in the fall of 2023, when authorities seized his phones as he was leaving an event. A year later, federal prosecutors brought fraud and bribery charges against him.\nThe indictment accused Adams of allowing Turkish officials and other businesspeople to buy his influence with illegal campaign contributions and steep discounts on overseas trips. Among the favors he allegedly provided in return was accelerating the opening of Turkey’s diplomatic building in New York, prosecutors said.\nAdams denied wrongdoing and insisted, without evidence, that the Biden administration had politically targeted his administration because of his criticism of its immigration policy.\nBut soon after President Donald Trump returned to the White House in early 2025, Justice Department leadership ordered Manhattan federal prosecutors to drop the case, arguing that it was hindering the mayor’s ability to assist Trump’s immigration crackdown.\nThe investigation severely wounded Adams’ efforts last year to seek reelection. He skipped the Democratic primary and got on the ballot as an independent, but eventually ended his campaign early.\n              Top adviser accused of trading influence for diamond earrings and a TV show cameo\nAs former chief adviser, Lewis-Martin was perhaps the only city official with more direct access to Adams than Carone. \nIn 2024 she too was indicted for allegedly trading her influence for bribes worth more than $100,000 from those with business before the city. Lewis-Martin has denied wrongdoing. \nIn one instance, prosecutors said, Lewis-Martin agreed to quash a planned bike lane near a Brooklyn soundstage at the request of the studio’s owners in exchange for perks including a promised role on the police drama “Blue Bloods.”\nIn a separate scheme, prosecutors said, she accepted diamond earrings and cash from two real estate developers and then helped to speed up approvals of their projects, at times overriding safety concerns from city regulators. \nHer attorney Arthur Aidala — who is also representing Carone — has said she was simply helping constituents cut through the city’s thick red tape.\nThe case against Lewis-Martin was brought by the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and a hearing is scheduled for Thursday. \n              Other allies resigned but have faced no charges \nMany who departed Adams’ administration under a cloud of scandal — often after having their devices seized and homes searched by federal agents — have not faced charges. \nAmong them: an adviser to the Chinese community who handed a potato chip bag full of cash to a reporter after an Adams campaign event; the former police commissioner, whose twin brother was accused of extortion by a Brooklyn bar owner; and Adams’ schools chancellor and deputy mayor, also brothers, whose third brother ran a consulting firm that connected clients with city officials. \nEach has denied wrongdoing, and none has been charged with a crime. \nFederal authorities have declined to disclose the purpose of their searches and whether any of the investigations remain active. \n              Some low-level associates pleaded guilty to charges involving illegal campaign funds \nEven after the charges against Adams were dropped, prosecutors continued to pursue cases against some of the lower-level operatives involved in the indictment. \nOne, a Brooklyn real estate magnate, was sentenced to a year of probation last summer after pleading guilty to working with a Turkish government official to funnel illegal donations to Adams’ 2021 campaign. \nAnd in November an Adams aide who served as his liaison to the city’s Muslim communities was sentenced to three years of probation for soliciting illegal campaign funds. \nBefore handing down that sentence, Judge Dale Ho, who also presided over the case against Adams that was dismissed, likened the mayor’s absence to an “elephant in the room.”\n“There’s a notable absence here of the person at the apex of the pyramid,” he said. \n___\nCollins reported from Hartford, Connecticut. \n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Charges against New York ex-Mayor Eric Adams’ top aide are just the latest probe of his inner circle first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/charges-against-new-york-ex-mayor-eric-adams-top-aide-are-just-the-latest-probe-of-his-inner-circle/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:53:17.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FNew_York_City_Investigations_76848.jpg","slug":"charges-against-new-york-ex-mayor-eric-adams-top-aide-are-just-the-latest-probe-of-his-inner-circle"},{"id":"hkrk8g","title":"MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Why That Postcard Matters: Hennepin County Urges Voters to Watch for Postal Verification Cards - MinneapoliMedia","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxNcXh4SmRLWml0WU1VMmE3SENxSjlZMHFvc2ZuVEF6Sm93ZnpyMV96bW90LU8yR1NaU3luWmpaT3VqVVlXZ2ZTMUdLWEtrYko4cXRyWjJmOGlkT1ZpWXJSc0RnOXU4bTZRQTBTVDY2dGkwUlowZzZEXzBxNklXd0M3cFBSZmVnUDNlenN2MHJqcXdLMTFGT1NsaFhMTHlIM2szZ1l3M3R3bnljblNIb3hLS0RGSXdldUt...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxNcXh4SmRLWml0WU1VMmE3SENxSjlZMHFvc2ZuVEF6Sm93ZnpyMV96bW90LU8yR1NaU3luWmpaT3VqVVlXZ2ZTMUdLWEtrYko4cXRyWjJmOGlkT1ZpWXJSc0RnOXU4bTZRQTBTVDY2dGkwUlowZzZEXzBxNklXd0M3cFBSZmVnUDNlenN2MHJqcXdLMTFGT1NsaFhMTHlIM2szZ1l3M3R3bnljblNIb3hLS0RGSXdldUtGcWVrOTFoVW82NmRsRloxNWJn?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Why That Postcard Matters: Hennepin County Urges Voters to Watch for Postal Verification Cards</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">MinneapoliMedia</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxNcXh4SmRLWml0WU1VMmE3SENxSjlZMHFvc2ZuVEF6Sm93ZnpyMV96bW90LU8yR1NaU3luWmpaT3VqVVlXZ2ZTMUdLWEtrYko4cXRyWjJmOGlkT1ZpWXJSc0RnOXU4bTZRQTBTVDY2dGkwUlowZzZEXzBxNklXd0M3cFBSZmVnUDNlenN2MHJqcXdLMTFGT1NsaFhMTHlIM2szZ1l3M3R3bnljblNIb3hLS0RGSXdldUtGcWVrOTFoVW82NmRsRloxNWJn?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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for Babe\n\n\n\nCrisco from KS95 joins Ben and Elizabeth to talk about his annual Bucks for Babe fundraiser. \n\n\n\n\nThe post 6/24 Host Chat: Bucks for Babe first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/6-24-host-chat-bucks-for-babe/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:53:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F639179298183696805_thumbnail_temp.png","slug":"624-host-chat-bucks-for-babe"},{"id":"7zofoc","title":"Coast Guard searches for father and son off coast of Hawaii","excerpt":"The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.","content":"The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/coast-guard-searches-father-son-off-coast-hawaii","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:59:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Foahu-gettyimages-122218431.jpg","slug":"coast-guard-searches-for-father-and-son-off-coast-of-hawaii"},{"id":"e20hj5","title":"Timeline of fraud allegations in National Healthcare Fraud Takedown Day","excerpt":"Timeline of fraud allegations in National Healthcare Fraud Takedown Day\nThe post Timeline of fraud allegations in National Healthcare Fraud Takedown Day first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Timeline of fraud allegations in National Healthcare Fraud Takedown Day\nThe post Timeline of fraud allegations in National Healthcare Fraud Takedown Day first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timeline3/latest/embed/index.html?source=v2%3A2PACX-1vT---jeGJqO4Kz_ulBoAPYR8iPTVb0uLribvoxvdcWYeQktygpPUnA0uawaaJ1e4k9-eyqBctmc5BUp&#038;font=Default&#038;lang=en&#038;initial_zoom=2&#038;width=80%25&#038;height=650","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:49:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"timeline-of-fraud-allegations-in-national-healthcare-fraud-takedown-day"},{"id":"nz091e","title":"Too hot for hops: France bans booze at music festival, many public places","excerpt":"Festival-goers in France who were looking forward to having a beer during the country’s major musical celebration, Fete de la Musique, may have to find something else to sip on.","content":"Festival-goers in France who were looking forward to having a beer during the country’s major musical celebration, Fete de la Musique, may have to find something else to sip on.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/too-hot-hops-france-bans-booze-music-festival-many-public-places","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T22:47:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhot-france-gettyimages-2281963521.jpg","slug":"too-hot-for-hops-france-bans-booze-at-music-festival-many-public-places"},{"id":"ordnlx","title":"Invasive shrimp species spreads to Lake Superior, completes Great Lakes takeover, study says","excerpt":"A non-native shrimp species has established a self-sustaining population in Lake Superior and has now spread to all five Great Lakes, according to a study.\n\n\n\nResearchers said they found Hemimysis anomala, also known as the bloody red shrimp, in two locations at the Duluth-Superior Harbor. The sa...","content":"A non-native shrimp species has established a self-sustaining population in Lake Superior and has now spread to all five Great Lakes, according to a study.\n\n\n\nResearchers said they found Hemimysis anomala, also known as the bloody red shrimp, in two locations at the Duluth-Superior Harbor. The samples they collected in 2025 included juveniles, adult males and females, according to the study published in April.\n\n\n\nUniversity researchers said that these results indicate a self-sustaining population. \n\n\n\n“We were able to detect numerous individuals in all life stages,” said Donn Branstrator, a biology professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth. “Our results demonstrate that a bloody red shrimp population is now self-sustaining, and therefore established in the harbor.” \n\n\n\nLake Superior is the last Great Lake to be colonized by the bloody red shrimp, which was first found in 2006.\n\n\n\nResearchers conducted targeted sampling in the Duluth-Superior Harbor in 2018, 2024 and 2025. The report on the 2025 results provides the first confirmed evidence that the invasive species is established in Lake Superior.\n\n\n\nCourtesy: Donn Branstrator\n\n\n\nThe bloody red shrimp is native to the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, located in Europe and Asia.\n\n\n\nCompared to the Great Lakes native shrimp, Mysis diluviana, also known as the opossum shrimp, the bloody red shrimp prefers warm, shallow, nearshore water.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the threat of the bloody red shrimp to Minnesota waters is currently unknown. Potential impacts may include predation on native fish food or changes in the abundance of algae in a lake.\n\n\n\n“People should be aware that the shrimp could hitchhike to inland lakes on their watercraft and other equipment,” said Branstrator.  “Clean, drain, dry procedures will help prevent further spread of the bloody red shrimp to inland lakes in Minnesota and the Midwest.” \n\n\n\n5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for comment. We are waiting to hear back. \nThe post Invasive shrimp species spreads to Lake Superior, completes Great Lakes takeover, study says first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/invasive-shrimp-species-spreads-to-lake-superior-completes-great-lakes-takeover-study-says/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:43:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fbloody-red-shrimp.png","slug":"invasive-shrimp-species-spreads-to-lake-superior-completes-great-lakes-takeover-study-says"},{"id":"fez3at","title":"Inside Your Health: New sunscreen options","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Inside Your Health: New sunscreen optionsFor the first time since 1999, the FDA is clearing a new sunscre...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Inside Your Health: New sunscreen optionsFor the first time since 1999, the FDA is clearing a new sunscreen ingredient.\n\n\n\nFor the first time since 1999, the FDA is clearing a new sunscreen ingredient.\n\n\n\nThe change gives Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world.\n\n\n\nKSTP health expert Dr. Archelle Georgiou joined 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS to explain the new sunscreen. Watch her appearance in the video box above.\nThe post Inside Your Health: New sunscreen options first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/health-medical/inside-your-health-new-sunscreen-options/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:19:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMGN_1280x720_90320P00-RZVIF.jpg","slug":"inside-your-health-new-sunscreen-options"},{"id":"52wmd3","title":"Assistant GM Ryan Grigson leaves the Vikings amid front-office shuffling","excerpt":"New General Manager Nolan Teasley has recently brought in two assistants and added a former NFL GM as an adviser.","content":"New General Manager Nolan Teasley has recently brought in two assistants and added a former NFL GM as an adviser.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-gm-ryan-grigson-nolan-teasley-front-office-changes/601861267","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:51:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"assistant-gm-ryan-grigson-leaves-the-vikings-amid-front-office-shuffling"},{"id":"7mb1x3","title":"5 ON YOUR SIDE: Hot car deaths","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        5 ON YOUR SIDE: Hot car deaths5 ON YOUR SIDE: Hot car deaths\n\n\n\nEvery year, an average of 37 children die...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        5 ON YOUR SIDE: Hot car deaths5 ON YOUR SIDE: Hot car deaths\n\n\n\nEvery year, an average of 37 children die from heatstroke after being left behind or becoming trapped in a car – and not just on hot days. Consumer Reports has a warning for all parents and caregivers.\n\n\n\nNo parent thinks they would forget their child in a hot car. But the unfortunate truth is that it can happen to anyone. Research shows that stress, sleep deprivation, and a change in routine can make people more forgetful. Conditions many parents and caregivers know all too well.\n\n\n\nAnd while the risk of heatstroke increases in warmer weather, it doesn’t take a heat wave to create dangerous conditions, according to research by Consumer Reports.\n\n\n\nEven when it was 61 degrees outside, the temperature inside a closed car reached more than 105 degrees in just one hour in our tests—an extremely dangerous and potentially fatal level for a child.\n\n\n\nChildren’s bodies heat up three to five times faster than adults. It’s never safe to leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even with the windows cracked or the vehicle parked in the shade.\n\n\n\nNoHeatStroke.org reports that deaths in cars have included children from 5-day-old babies to 14-year-old kids. And while some of these tragic deaths have occurred when children gained access to a car on their own, in the majority of cases, the child was unknowingly left in the car.\n\n\n\nBecause of this, make a routine habit to check the back seat every time you drive! You can create a visual reminder by placing your child’s bag, jacket, or hat next to you in the front. You can also get in the habit of putting your purse or bag in the back seat, so you’re forced to check it when you exit the car. One more safety tip to remember: Always keep your car locked, so children can’t gain access on their own.\n\n\n\nSimple changes for your daily routine – that could save a life.\nThe post 5 ON YOUR SIDE: Hot car deaths first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/featured-on-5/5-on-your-side-hot-car-deaths/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:15:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-24-12h14m33s663.png","slug":"5-on-your-side-hot-car-deaths"},{"id":"71ljw1","title":"Thousands of mayflies swarm town in Ohio - and it's actually a good thing","excerpt":"Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.","content":"Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/thousands-mayflies-swarm-town-ohio-actually-good-thing","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:29:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmayflies-fox-wx-2-scaled.jpg","slug":"thousands-of-mayflies-swarm-town-in-ohio-and-its-actually-a-good-thing"},{"id":"8yv7ga","title":"TSA partners with Google Wallet for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID","excerpt":"The TSA announced a partnership with Google Wallet, allowing eligible travelers to enroll in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly through the app. See the U.S. airports where it's available.","content":"The TSA announced a partnership with Google Wallet, allowing eligible travelers to enroll in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly through the app. See the U.S. airports where it's available.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/tsa-partners-google-wallet-tsa-precheck-touchless-id","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:17:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftsa-precheck-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"tsa-partners-with-google-wallet-for-tsa-precheck-touchless-id"},{"id":"4ypw4u","title":"Warrant: String of south Minneapolis armed robberies targeted delivery drivers","excerpt":"A series of armed robberies targeting food delivery drivers across Minneapolis earlier this year was the result of a coordinated months-long scheme, according to newly filed court documents.\n\n\n\nMinneapolis police say the suspects would lure drivers to specific south Minneapolis addresses using fa...","content":"A series of armed robberies targeting food delivery drivers across Minneapolis earlier this year was the result of a coordinated months-long scheme, according to newly filed court documents.\n\n\n\nMinneapolis police say the suspects would lure drivers to specific south Minneapolis addresses using fake delivery orders before robbing them at gunpoint.\n\n\n\nAccording to a search warrant application filed in Hennepin County District Court, police arrested 18-year-old Aizarion Takais Dementral Campbell on May 26, who authorities say later admitted to the crimes and helped investigators identify his accomplices.\n\n\n\nAizarion Campbell (Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office)\n\n\n\nCampbell is charged with one count of aggravated robbery after he and an accomplice allegedly robbed a pizza delivery driver on May 24. Campbell admitted to taking the pizzas and claimed the other suspect used a fake gun to threaten the victim.\n\n\n\nIn addition to his case in adult court, Campbell faces juvenile charges in six additional incidents that took place before he turned 18.\n\n\n\nThe affidavit details six total robberies involving food delivery drivers. Investigators also linked Campbell to a February incident in which a victim was lured to a location for a clothing sale through TikTok before being robbed at gunpoint.\n\n\n\nDetectives are now looking into an alleged juvenile accomplice and are using a search warrant to look through an Instagram account believed to belong to him, which contained photos and videos of firearms and clothing matching suspect descriptions.\n\n\n\nThe warrant allows investigators to collect extensive data from Meta, including deleted content and location logs, to help place suspects at the scenes and identify any additional accomplices.\n\n\n\nCourt records show Campbell was released from the Hennepin County Jail on June 1 after he posted a $20,000 bond. His next court appearance is set for Aug. 13.\nThe post Warrant: String of south Minneapolis armed robberies targeted delivery drivers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/warrant-string-of-south-minneapolis-armed-robberies-targeted-delivery-drivers/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:04:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F02%2FPoliceLightsCrimeTape11-7-23.webp","slug":"warrant-string-of-south-minneapolis-armed-robberies-targeted-delivery-drivers"},{"id":"n3j7lj","title":"Walz claims Trump administration is targeting Minnesota, demands federal records","excerpt":"Governor Tim Walz is calling out President Donald Trump and his administration, saying the federal government is terrorizing Minnesotans in “a coordinated campaign of retribution.”\n\n\n\n\nMinnesotans are living through a coordinated campaign of retribution from the Trump Administration.Funding cuts....","content":"Governor Tim Walz is calling out President Donald Trump and his administration, saying the federal government is terrorizing Minnesotans in “a coordinated campaign of retribution.”\n\n\n\n\nMinnesotans are living through a coordinated campaign of retribution from the Trump Administration.Funding cuts. Lawsuits. Terrorizing our citizens.Today, I filed 16 FOIA requests to find out how far this campaign reaches.&mdash; Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) June 23, 2026\n\n\n\n\nThe governor’s office says it has filed 16 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests across multiple federal agencies, aiming to uncover the scope of what Walz calls a coordinated federal campaign targeting Minnesota.\n\n\n\nThe request asks for all communications and documents since Jan. 20, 2025, that reference the terms “Minnesota,” “Walz,” “reckoning,” “retribution,” “punish,” or “Democrat.”\n\n\n\n“For nearly a year, Minnesotans have lived through a coordinated campaign of retribution from the Trump Administration,” Walz said in a statement. “We have seen it in lawsuits, funding threats and investigations from an administration looking to come after those who disagree with them.”\n\n\n\nAccording to Walz’s office, the state has faced more than 100 federal demands, investigations, lawsuits and threats to withhold critical funding over the past year. Federal actions have focused on topics ranging from Minnesota college tuition benefits and high school sports policies to state voter rolls and Medicaid funding.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Federal judge quashes 6 DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota, calls them ‘blatantly unlawful’\n\n\n\nThis comes after Minnesota’s chief federal judge blocked Department of Justice subpoenas that targeted Walz and other state officials. \n\n\n\nIn his ruling, Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz called the federal subpoenas politically motivated, unconstitutional and entirely without merit.\n\n\n\nThe governor’s office said another reason for the FOIA requests is to find out the total financial impact of the federal actions directed at Minnesota.\nThe post Walz claims Trump administration is targeting Minnesota, demands federal records first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/walz-claims-trump-administration-is-targeting-minnesota-demands-federal-records/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:00:45.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fwalz-trump-ap.jpg","slug":"walz-claims-trump-administration-is-targeting-minnesota-demands-federal-records"},{"id":"l4a2he","title":"Minnesotans and businesses navigate rise in AI-fueled fake job postings","excerpt":"A Minneapolis temp staffing firm was recently impersonated as deepfakes proliferate and dupe job seekers.","content":"A Minneapolis temp staffing firm was recently impersonated as deepfakes proliferate and dupe job seekers.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/ai-fake-job-postings-scam-rising-minnesota-temp-firm-fraud/601449925","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:23:03.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minnesotans-and-businesses-navigate-rise-in-ai-fueled-fake-job-postings"},{"id":"bthpb8","title":"Appeal for Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock docketed in federal court","excerpt":"Convicted fraudster and Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock’s appeal of her criminal case is now proceeding in federal court.\n\n\n\nBock was sentenced to 41 years in prison last month after a jury found her guilty on seven criminal charges related to her nonprofit’s pilfering of a taxpayer-funded ...","content":"Convicted fraudster and Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock’s appeal of her criminal case is now proceeding in federal court.\n\n\n\nBock was sentenced to 41 years in prison last month after a jury found her guilty on seven criminal charges related to her nonprofit’s pilfering of a taxpayer-funded federal program designed to feed school children. Bock was also ordered to pay $5.2 million in restitution.\n\n\n\nFederal prosecutors had sought a 50-year sentence for Bock, arguing a harsh punishment was deserved for the ringleader of the $250 million meal fraud scheme. Bock’s defense, meanwhile, asked the court to sentence her either to time already served or a maximum of 37 months.\n\n\n\n\nRelated stories:\n\nFeeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock appealing prison sentence\nFeeding Our Future ringleader sentenced to over 41 years in federal child nutrition scheme\nJudge OKs $5.2M restitution amount for founder of Feeding Our Future\nFeeding Our Future co-defendants Bock, Said found guilty on all counts in meal fraud trial\n\n\n\n\n\nAn attorney representing Bock said last week she would be challenging her conviction and sentence, saying, “Aimee Bock hopes that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals will view the case as she does.” \n\n\n\nHer appeal was formally assigned to the Eighth Circuit on Tuesday.\n\n\n\nThe initial filings set forth a timeline for Bock’s appeal. Her attorney must file a brief by Aug. 17, and U.S. prosecutors will have three weeks after that filing to reply.\n\n\n\nRead KSTP’s full Feeding Our Future coverage here.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Appeal for Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock docketed in federal court first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/appeal-for-feeding-our-future-founder-aimee-bock-docketed-in-federal-court/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kyle Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:49:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F02%2FFOF-TRIAL-LATEST_VO_00.00.02.52.jpg","slug":"appeal-for-feeding-our-future-founder-aimee-bock-docketed-in-federal-court"},{"id":"i6b13e","title":"Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote","excerpt":"A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.\nThe ruling by U.S. District Court J...","content":"A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.\nThe ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper in Boston effectively converts a preliminary injunction she issued a year ago, in which she temporarily blocked many of Trump’s efforts to overhaul elections, into a permanent ban.\nCasper rejected the Republican administration’s argument that the lawsuit to block the changes brought by Democratic state attorneys general was premature because the rules had yet to be put in place. Instead, she agreed that the Constitution gives states and Congress the authority to regulate elections, and that Trump’s requirements violated the separation of powers.\nThe Constitution “does not grant the President any specific powers over elections,” wrote Casper, who was nominated by former Democratic President Barack Obama.\nAmong other proposed changes, Trump’s order would have required people to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote, prevented mail ballots from being counted if they arrive after Election Day, even if they were postmarked by then, and punished states that failed to comply by withholding certain federal grants, including those intended to beef up election security.\n              Democrats see order as a constitutional overstep\nIn a statement, New York Attorney General Letitia James said she was grateful the court had blocked Trump’s “unconstitutional attempt to seize control of our elections” and would continue to defend voting rights in this year’s midterm elections.\n“Generations of Americans fought tirelessly for the right to vote, and we honor their legacy by protecting that right against anyone who tries to undermine it,” said James, a Democrat.\nCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta, whose state was the lead plaintiff in the case, said the ruling reaffirmed the constitutional principle that it’s up to the states and Congress to set election rules.\n“While we are proud of this result, we are clear-eyed that President Trump’s attacks on voting rights and our elections show no signs of slowing down,” Bonta, a Democrat, said in a statement. “So let me be clear: we will keep fighting back every step of the way.”\nIn a statement, a White House spokeswoman said the Republican president wants to ensure that Americans are confident in the way elections are administered. The administration can appeal Wednesday’s ruling if it chooses.\n“The President’s executive order lawfully protects our elections, and we are confident that we will ultimately prevail in its implementation,” spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said.\n              Trump also is trying to enact voting changes through Congress\nThe ruling was the latest in a series against the elections executive order Trump signed just months after taking office for his second term. He has since signed another executive order on elections that seeks to create a national voter list and limit mail balloting. That directive also faces multiple legal challenges.\nLast fall, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., overseeing a separate challenge to the first election executive order by civil rights and Democratic Party-aligned groups blocked the government from taking steps to include the proof-of-citizenship requirement on the federal voter registration form. That judge later barred Trump’s defense secretary from requiring documentary proof of citizenship when military personnel register to vote or request ballots.\nIn an apparent nod to the difficulty of implementing a proof-of-citizen requirement by executive order, Trump is pushing legislation in the Republican-controlled Congress to create such a mandate. The SAVE America Act has passed the House but has stalled in the Senate, leading Trump to advocate for eliminating the filibuster that is blocking the legislation.\nOn Wednesday, he abruptly canceled the expected signing of a bipartisan housing bill, saying he would not sign legislation until Congress passes his proof of citizenship requirement for voting.\n              Documents need to prove citizenship not always easy to obtain \nEnacting a proof-of-citizenship requirement to vote can be complicated, especially if it’s done on the eve of a major election with little time for states or voters to adjust.\nA 2025 University of Maryland study estimates that 21.3 million Americans who are eligible to vote do not have — or don’t have easy access to — documents to prove their citizenship. That includes nearly 10% of Democrats, 7% of Republicans and 14% of people unaffiliated with either major party.\nOnly about half of Americans have a passport, which can take four to six weeks to obtain and cost around $165. And the processing time for an online birth certificate can take anywhere from a few days to 12 weeks. Married women who have changed their names might need additional documentation, such as a marriage certificate.\nA proof-of-citizenship requirement that passed in Kansas 15 years ago ended up blocking the voter registrations of more than 31,000 U.S. citizens who were otherwise eligible to vote before the law was halted by the courts.\nThe president and many of his Republican allies have been promoting the narrative that voting by noncitizens is a major problem, when in fact it’s quite rare. The federal voter registration form already requires people to attest that they are U.S. citizens. Violating that is punishable as a felony that can lead to prison or deportation.\nIn another major voting case, the U.S. Supreme Court is due to issue an opinion soon on whether mail ballots must arrive by Election Day. That could immediately change the rules in 14 states that allow grace periods ranging from days to weeks if the ballots are postmarked by Election Day.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/federal-judge-bars-trump-from-implementing-proof-of-citizenship-requirement-to-vote/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:38:14.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FElection_2_26_Maryland_46_5.jpg","slug":"federal-judge-bars-trump-from-implementing-proof-of-citizenship-requirement-to-vote"},{"id":"rkwuyc","title":"Lake Superior has a new resident: The bloody red shrimp","excerpt":"Scientists hope the latest invasive species to establish in the Great Lake will only have a small impact on native species.","content":"Scientists hope the latest invasive species to establish in the Great Lake will only have a small impact on native species.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/lake-superior-bloody-red-shrimp-invasive/601860176","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"lake-superior-has-a-new-resident-the-bloody-red-shrimp"},{"id":"v8kk83","title":"Heroism medal awarded for saving driver from sinking truck in Mississippi River","excerpt":"A cross-country traveler from Boston is being recognized as a national hero after jumping into the Mississippi River to save a man trapped in a sinking truck.","content":"A cross-country traveler from Boston is being recognized as a national hero after jumping into the Mississippi River to save a man trapped in a sinking truck.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/heroism-medal-awarded-drowning-driver-sinking-truck-mississippi-river-june-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:12:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-24-11h29m58s328.jpg","slug":"heroism-medal-awarded-for-saving-driver-from-sinking-truck-in-mississippi-river"},{"id":"yn0ajn","title":"DOJ requests more time to return Renee Good’s car after Minneapolis ICE shooting","excerpt":"The Department of Justice says it needs more time to return the car of Renee Good to her widow, according to court documents filed this week.\n\n\n\nGood, 37, was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in January while inside her SUV on Portland Avenue in south Minneapoli...","content":"The Department of Justice says it needs more time to return the car of Renee Good to her widow, according to court documents filed this week.\n\n\n\nGood, 37, was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in January while inside her SUV on Portland Avenue in south Minneapolis. The shooting sparked intense national debate and widespread local protests.\n\n\n\nPREVIOUS: New video appears to show ICE agent’s cell phone video of fatal Minneapolis shooting\n\n\n\nThe DOJ has asked a Minnesota judge for two more weeks to respond to the request for the SUV.\n\n\n\nRenee Goods’ widow filed the motion in April asking for her wife’s SUV to be returned.\n\n\n\nOfficials said they are looking to resolve the issue without further court action.\nThe post DOJ requests more time to return Renee Good’s car after Minneapolis ICE shooting first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/doj-requests-more-time-to-return-renee-goods-car-after-minneapolis-ice-shooting/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:31:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Frenee-good-2.jpg","slug":"doj-requests-more-time-to-return-renee-goods-car-after-minneapolis-ice-shooting"},{"id":"feedam-74686","title":"How to Find Free Food in Minneapolis: Pantries, SNAP & WIC","slug":"how-to-find-free-food-in-minneapolis","excerpt":"Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for Minneapolis: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to use the free Feed America directory at feedam.org.","content":"If groceries didn't fit the budget this month in Minneapolis, you don't need a statistic to tell you that — you need to know where to get free food near you today, and whether the place you drive to will actually be open when you arrive. The fastest path is usually the simplest: a directory you can search by ZIP code or city, plus a phone line that answers around the clock. Feed America (feedam.org) runs the largest free directory of food assistance in the country.\n\nSearch 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. No account, no fee. Visit feedam.org and enter your ZIP code.\n\nIf you're in a hurry, start with the phone. Dial 2-1-1 to reach a local referral specialist — free, 24 hours a day — who can point you to nearby pantries, meal sites, and benefit offices. United Way's 211 network fielded about 19 million requests for help in 2025. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211. The USDA's National Hunger Hotline does the same at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) in Spanish.\n\nIf you'd rather look yourself, search by your ZIP code or city at feedam.org — then call the listing to confirm hours before you go.\n\nWhere to get free food today in Minneapolis:\n\n— Food pantries hand out groceries: canned and boxed staples, fresh produce, dairy, sometimes meat, occasionally baby formula and diapers.\n— Soup kitchens and community meal sites serve hot, ready-to-eat meals, often with no questions asked.\n— Free and reduced-price school meals feed kids during the school year; summer meal sites and Summer EBT (SunBucks) help cover the gap when school is out.\n— SNAP and WIC offices help you apply for monthly grocery benefits, and many people who qualify never sign up.\n— Community health centers and senior nutrition programs round out the map for older adults and families juggling food and medical bills.\n\nAll of the above are in the Feed America directory at feedam.org. Search by ZIP code, filter by service, and call the listing before you go.\n\nHow many people are in the same spot? More than most people guess. The USDA estimates that 13.7% of U.S. households — about 18.3 million households, or 47.9 million people, including 7.3 million children — were food insecure at some point in 2024 (USDA Economic Research Service). It may be the last figure like it for a while: USDA announced in September 2025 that it was ending the long-running survey behind the report.\n\nThe safety net is tightening at the same time. SNAP, what many still call food stamps, helped an average of 41.7 million people a month in fiscal year 2024 — roughly 1 in 8 U.S. residents (USDA). Under Public Law 119-21, signed in July 2025, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the law's nutrition provisions will cut federal SNAP spending by roughly $187 billion over ten years — about one-sixth of the program — and that expanded work requirements will reduce SNAP enrollment by about 2.4 million people in a typical month (Congressional Research Service). That's why searches like \"food stamps office near me\" and \"free groceries near me\" keep climbing.\n\nCall before you go — listings go stale fast. When researchers visited 50 listed food pantries in the Bronx for a 2019 study in the Journal of Community Health, only half were open as expected (Ginsburg et al.). Hours change, sites move, and online listings lag behind. A five-minute phone call can save you a wasted afternoon and a tank of gas — which is exactly why a directory is only as good as how current it's kept. The Feed America directory at feedam.org shows the address and phone number for every listing so you can confirm the same day.\n\nWhat Feed America is, and how to be sure who you're supporting. Feed America is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 92-1761881), founded in 2021 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. It runs the largest free directory of food assistance in the United States — 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing, across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories. Pantries, soup kitchens, school and summer meal sites, WIC offices, community health centers, senior nutrition programs, and retailers that accept SNAP — all searchable by ZIP code or city, in English or Spanish, with no account and no fee, at feedam.org.\n\nBeyond the directory, Feed America puts food directly into the community — stocking neighborhood food-pantry drop boxes with groceries and household basics, and providing snacks for children's reading and enrichment programs at neighborhood libraries.\n\nFeed America is an independent organization and is distinct from other charities with similar names. To be certain which one you're supporting, confirm the IRS registration — EIN 92-1761881 — on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search at IRS.gov. Feed America's profile is also on Candid, Charity Navigator, and ProPublica.\n\nFrequently asked questions.\n\nQ: Where can I get free food today in Minneapolis?\nA: Visit feedam.org and search by your ZIP code or city. The Feed America directory lists 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — including pantries, soup kitchens, meal sites, and SNAP/WIC offices — across all 50 states, DC, and US territories. You can also dial 2-1-1 (or text your ZIP to 898-211), or call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY anytime for a free 24/7 referral.\n\nQ: What's the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?\nA: A food bank is a large warehouse that collects and stores food in bulk and supplies smaller agencies. A food pantry is the local site where families actually pick up groceries. Most people in need visit a pantry, which a food bank stocks behind the scenes.\n\nQ: Do you have to qualify to use a food pantry?\nA: Usually not. Most pantries serve anyone in need and often ask for no ID, no proof of income, and no appointment. When in doubt, call first and ask what to bring.\n\nQ: I'm a senior — can I still get help?\nA: Very likely. An estimated 16 million adults 50 and older who qualified for SNAP weren't enrolled in 2022 — 59% of those eligible in that age group (AARP Public Policy Institute and Mathematica, 2025). If you assumed you wouldn't qualify, it's worth another look. Feed America's directory at feedam.org also lists senior nutrition programs.\n\nQ: How do I check that a food pantry is open right now?\nA: Call before you go. Listed hours are frequently outdated — one study found only half of listed pantries were open as posted. Feedam.org gives you the address and phone number for every listing so you can confirm the same day.\n\nQ: How do I know my donation is reaching the organization I intend?\nA: Check the EIN. Every U.S. charity has a unique one, and it's the reliable way to tell similarly named organizations apart. Feed America's is 92-1761881 — look it up on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search at IRS.gov before you give.\n\nIf you're able to help, you can support that work at feedam.org/donate. Donations to Feed America (EIN 92-1761881) — an independent 501(c)(3), distinct from other charities with similar names — are tax-deductible; confirm the EIN on IRS.gov before you give.\n\nAnd if you're reading this because you need food right now in Minneapolis, skip the donation and go straight to the search: visit feedam.org and enter your ZIP code or city to find pantries, free meals, and benefit offices near you — then call ahead to confirm hours.\n\nBottom line: Feed America's directory at feedam.org is the fastest single tool for finding food assistance near you. Search 567,859+ verified resources by ZIP. Free. No account. Call the listing to confirm hours.","url":"https://feedam.org/","source":"Feed America","author":"Editorial Team","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:51:45.181Z","category":"Local Services","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnexcom-webflow-publisher.emperormew.workers.dev%2Fimg%2Ffeedam%2Ffind-free-food-hero.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"featured":true,"imageAlt":"A volunteer drops off bags of groceries at a community food pantry donation box; a child colors a thank-you sign at a neighborhood library."},{"id":"kihy8o","title":"Buses replacing Blue Line trains June 29 – Aug. 19","excerpt":"Buses replacing Blue Line trains June 29 – Aug. 19\nThe post Buses replacing Blue Line trains June 29 – Aug. 19 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Buses replacing Blue Line trains June 29 – Aug. 19\nThe post Buses replacing Blue Line trains June 29 – Aug. 19 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.metrotransit.org/track_signals_phase2","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:25:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"buses-replacing-blue-line-trains-june-29-aug-19"},{"id":"yde1cm","title":"South Minneapolis cat tour returns for 9th year at Mueller Park","excerpt":"A popular event returns to South Minneapolis on Wednesday night, inviting people to show off their cats in neighborhood windows.\n\n\n\nThe ninth annual Wedge LIVE! Cat Tour is back in Mueller Park, where people can stroll through the neighborhood in search of cats.\n\n\n\nThe tour began in 2017 in the W...","content":"A popular event returns to South Minneapolis on Wednesday night, inviting people to show off their cats in neighborhood windows.\n\n\n\nThe ninth annual Wedge LIVE! Cat Tour is back in Mueller Park, where people can stroll through the neighborhood in search of cats.\n\n\n\nThe tour began in 2017 in the Wedge neighborhood of Minneapolis, according to Wedge LIVE! John Edwards, publisher and editor of Wedge LIVE!, founded the event after years of sharing window cat photos on social media.\n\n\n\nIn its early years, the tour drew dozens of people. Organizers said it now brings visitors from around the country and national media attention.\n\n\n\nOrganizers said the tour is open to all ages and skill levels. They also said guides will help point out cats for people who do not spot them on their own.\n\n\n\nPeople who live in or near the Wedge neighborhood can also register a cat to be featured on the tour.\n\n\n\nThe event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Mueller Park. To register for a free ticket, click here.\n\n\n\n\nThe post South Minneapolis cat tour returns for 9th year at Mueller Park first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/south-minneapolis-cat-tour-returns-for-9th-year-at-mueller-park/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-24T16:16:34.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-24-09h34m40s219.png","slug":"south-minneapolis-cat-tour-returns-for-9th-year-at-mueller-park"},{"id":"dv89s2","title":"Edina pedestrian bridge construction underway, closures on Highway 62","excerpt":"A pedestrian bridge replacement in Edina is underway, bringing road closures along Highway 62 in the months ahead.\n\n\n\nThe city of Edina said the new Rosland Park pedestrian bridge is expected to open next summer. The Highway 62 westbound on-ramp from Valley View Road will be closed through the fa...","content":"A pedestrian bridge replacement in Edina is underway, bringing road closures along Highway 62 in the months ahead.\n\n\n\nThe city of Edina said the new Rosland Park pedestrian bridge is expected to open next summer. The Highway 62 westbound on-ramp from Valley View Road will be closed through the fall, with more closures possible in 2027.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Construction planned for later this year on Edina pedestrian bridge over Highway 62\n\n\n\nThe bridge was built in the 1960s and does not meet current accessibility standards or state height standards and it sustained significant damage from crashes back in 2022.\n\n\n\n“I am excited to provide a bridge that is more accessible to all types of users,” said Public Works Director and City Engineer Chad Millner. “The bridge will accommodate all types of wheels and provide easy access while also being architecturally pleasing.”\n\n\n\nThe replacement bridge will include ramps on the north and south sides of the highway. It will also be built higher above the highway to help prevent vehicle strikes.\n\n\n\nWhat are the closures? \n\n\n\nRight now, West 64th Street is closed so crews can create a construction stockpile and staging area.\n\n\n\nTo remove the existing bridge, the city said it will close Highway 62 in both directions between Highway 100 and I-35W from 10 p.m. on Friday until 5 a.m. on Monday. Detours will be posted.\n\n\n\nThe city said Rosland Park amenities, trails and Fourth of July festivities will remain open as planned.\n\n\n\nFor project updates and detour maps, click here.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Edina pedestrian bridge construction underway, closures on Highway 62 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/edina-pedestrian-bridge-construction-underway-closures-on-highway-62/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina Salguero Del Cid","publishDate":"2026-06-24T14:10:28.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FEDINA-PEDESTRIAN-BRIDGE_PKG_KSTP69fb_146_mxf_00.00.28.40.jpg","slug":"edina-pedestrian-bridge-construction-underway-closures-on-highway-62"},{"id":"3wrqc2","title":"Is this Lake Minnetonka brewery really the best in Minnesota?","excerpt":"Back Channel Brewing took the top prize at this year’s Brewers Cup, but the taproom’s lakeside setting is rather unbeatable, too.","content":"Back Channel Brewing took the top prize at this year’s Brewers Cup, but the taproom’s lakeside setting is rather unbeatable, too.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/is-back-channel-brewing-spring-park-really-best-in-minnesota-brewers-up-lake-minnetonka/601853270","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"is-this-lake-minnetonka-brewery-really-the-best-in-minnesota"},{"id":"8bp7ac","title":"Watch Read Listen: Miss Minnesota","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Watch Read Listen: Miss MinnesotaWatch Read Listen: Miss Minnesota\n\n\n\nAnna Brennan, our new Miss Minnesot...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Watch Read Listen: Miss MinnesotaWatch Read Listen: Miss Minnesota\n\n\n\nAnna Brennan, our new Miss Minnesota and former Twin Cities Live intern gives us her picks for this week’s Watch, Read, Listen presented by Chu Vision.\n\n\n\n\nWatch:  Star Wars: The Mandalorian on Disney+\n\n\n\nRead:  The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the 21st Century’s Greatest Dilemma by Mustafa Suleyman\n\n\n\nListen: Ella Langley\n\nThe post Watch Read Listen: Miss Minnesota first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/twin-cities-live-sponsored/watch-read-listen-miss-minnesota/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:46:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2Fwrl.png","slug":"watch-read-listen-miss-minnesota"},{"id":"hla9h6","title":"Talavera Mexican Restaurant","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Talavera Mexican RestaurantA live, local talk show featuring food, fashion & fun for Minnesotans. Discove...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Talavera Mexican RestaurantA live, local talk show featuring food, fashion & fun for Minnesotans. Discover new places to eat, fashion with local flair, and fresh recipes for your family.\n\n\n\nAll this week Twin Cities Live is shining a spotlight on the vibrant communities of Orono and Long Lake in the west metro. Tucked right next to the Orono Station gas station in Long Lake, there is a hidden gem of a Mexican restaurant serving up bold, authentic flavors. Talavera Mexican Restaurant co-owner Carolina Melara stopped by the studio to share a mouthwatering quesabirria straight from the kitchen. \nThe post Talavera Mexican Restaurant first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/talavera-mexican-restaurant/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:44:47.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmex.png","slug":"talavera-mexican-restaurant"},{"id":"hgmjyu","title":"White House asks Congress for $87.6B for Iran war, aid to US farmers and responding to Ebola crisis","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time as a majority of lawmakers have objected to any further military action. The Office of Manage...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time as a majority of lawmakers have objected to any further military action. The Office of Management and Budget sent the supplemental spending request Wednesday. It arrived just hours after President Donald Trump assailed Republican senators during a private lunch — engaging in a shouting match with one — over their votes to approve a war powers resolution that would halt further hostilities. The request is mostly for Operation Epic Fury, but it also includes a range of other items including aid to American farmers, help for the Ebola crisis in Africa and other needs closer to home, including restoration projects in Washington, D.C. “I urge the Congress to take action on these important and urgent requests as soon as possible,” said OMB Director Russ Vought in a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson. The administration said it is requesting $67 billion for the Department of Defense for what it said were urgent needs related to the war against Iran, including “funding for military personnel and readiness expenses, operational costs to rebuild stocks.”\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post White House asks Congress for $87.6B for Iran war, aid to US farmers and responding to Ebola crisis first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/white-house-asks-congress-for-87-6b-for-iran-war-aid-to-us-farmers-and-responding-to-ebola-crisis/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:13:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FTrump_NATO_Rutte_33_75.jpg","slug":"white-house-asks-congress-for-876b-for-iran-war-aid-to-us-farmers-and-responding-to-ebola-crisis"},{"id":"nfxusg","title":"Trump headlining Great American State Fair kick-off celebration on National Mall","excerpt":"President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.","content":"President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/trump-headlining-great-american-state-fair-kick-off-celebration-national-mall","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Amanda.Hurley@fox.com (Amanda Hurley)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:02:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282797144.jpg","slug":"trump-headlining-great-american-state-fair-kick-off-celebration-on-national-mall"},{"id":"4x34hr","title":"MN rainfall totals: How much rain we got on Tuesday","excerpt":"Minnesota saw a soaking on Tuesday as rain pushed through most of the afternoon and evening. Here's a look at rainfall totals from across the state.","content":"Minnesota saw a soaking on Tuesday as rain pushed through most of the afternoon and evening. Here's a look at rainfall totals from across the state.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/weather/mn-rainfall-totals-how-much-rain-we-got-overnight","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Howard.Thompson@fox.com (Howard Thompson)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:34:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Frainfallstate.jpg","slug":"mn-rainfall-totals-how-much-rain-we-got-on-tuesday"},{"id":"qb9vfw","title":"Good Company: Adele’s Frozen Custard","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Adele’s Frozen CustardAdele's Frozen Custard\n\n\n\nNestled in the charming lakeside town of Excelsior, Adele...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Adele’s Frozen CustardAdele's Frozen Custard\n\n\n\nNestled in the charming lakeside town of Excelsior, Adele’s has been drawing devoted crowds and long lines out the door for 40 years. Reporter Kelli Hanson takes us inside this beloved local gem where fresh frozen custard is made every single day. \n\n\n\n\nThe post Good Company: Adele’s Frozen Custard first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/good-company-adeles-frozen-custard/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:42:36.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fadeles.png","slug":"good-company-adeles-frozen-custard"},{"id":"v60qlt","title":"Beyond the Scale: Pete Waggoner’s Story","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Beyond the Scale: Pete WaggonerA live, local talk show featuring food, fashion & fun for Minnesotans. Dis...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Beyond the Scale: Pete WaggonerA live, local talk show featuring food, fashion & fun for Minnesotans. Discover new places to eat, fashion with local flair, and fresh recipes for your family.\n\n\n\nTwin Cities Live is going beyond the scale today with an inspiring story from LiVEA, the nutrition program helping real people transform their lives. Pete Waggoner, a client from the Livea Edina center, lost more than 56 pounds and 13 inches in just six months. His story goes far deeper than the numbers, touching on renewed energy, better health and a daily feeling that everything has changed.\n\n\n\nYou’re just one decision away from feeling your best this summer.  Right now, Livea is offering 8 Weeks Free when you join today!  How do you want to feel this summer? Visit Livea.com or call 855-GO-LIVEA.\nThe post Beyond the Scale: Pete Waggoner’s Story first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/twin-cities-live-sponsored/beyond-the-scale-pete-waggoners-story/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:41:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Flivea.jpg","slug":"beyond-the-scale-pete-waggoners-story"},{"id":"weptao","title":"Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states","excerpt":"The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food ‌stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C.","content":"The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food ‌stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/judge-blocks-trump-administrations-snap-restrictions-soda-candy-five-states","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T13:18:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2Fsnap-sign.jpg","slug":"judge-blocks-trump-administrations-snap-restrictions-on-soda-and-candy-in-five-states"},{"id":"kar0yv","title":"Video shows Six Flags Over Georgia ride stall, leaving guests stuck mid-air","excerpt":"An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently released video.","content":"An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently released video.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/six-flags-over-georgia-ride-stalls-leaving-guests-stuck-mid-air","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jameson.Moyer@fox.com (Jameson Moyer)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:58:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Funtitled-june-24-2026-at-11.52.17-2.jpeg","slug":"video-shows-six-flags-over-georgia-ride-stall-leaving-guests-stuck-mid-air"},{"id":"1nni4w","title":"Coffee Rubbed Pork Chops","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Coffee Rubbed Pork ChopsA live, local talk show featuring food, fashion & fun for Minnesotans. Discover n...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Coffee Rubbed Pork ChopsA live, local talk show featuring food, fashion & fun for Minnesotans. Discover new places to eat, fashion with local flair, and fresh recipes for your family.\n\n\n\nTeena Anderson, owner of Anoka Meats & Sausage, shares a recipe for a thick cut coffee rubbed pork chop.\n\n\n\nClick here to print recipe\n\n\n\nCoffee Rubbed Pork Chops PREP TIME: 10 min | COOK TIME: 25–30 min | SERVES: 4 Ingredients:• 4 thick cut bone-in pork chops• 2 Tbsp. finely ground coffee or instant espresso• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar• 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika• 1 tsp. garlic powder• 1 tsp. onion powder• 2 tsp. kosher salt• ½ tsp. black pepper• ½ tsp. chili powder Directions:1. Combine coffee, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper and chili powder. Rub generously over all sides of the pork chops.2. Preheat grill to 400–450°F and set up two heat zones — one side on high for direct heat and the other on low for indirect heat.3. Place chops on the direct-heat side and sear for 4 minutes per side until grill marks form and a crust develops.4. Move chops to the indirect-heat side, close the lid and cook for 15–20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 140°F.5. Remove from grill and rest for 5 minutes to allow temperature to rise to 145°F before serving. Advice:• A two-zone grilling setup is key for thick chops — it prevents burning the outside before the center is fully cooked.• Use a meat thermometer to ensure accuracy when checking internal temperature.\n\n\n\nSign up for the “Twin Cities Live Recipe Roundup” to get the latest recipes from the show delivered to your email inbox every week!\nThe post Coffee Rubbed Pork Chops first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/twin-cities-live-sponsored/coffee-rubbed-pork-chops/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:40:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fpork.jpg","slug":"coffee-rubbed-pork-chops"},{"id":"cx1ni","title":"Your New Miss Minnesota","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Miss MinnesotaA live, local talk show featuring food, fashion & fun for Minnesotans. Discover new places ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Miss MinnesotaA live, local talk show featuring food, fashion & fun for Minnesotans. Discover new places to eat, fashion with local flair, and fresh recipes for your family.\n\n\n\nTwin Cities Live has a very special connection to the new Miss Minnesota, Anna Brennan, who once walked these very halls as an intern for the show. The Byron native and University of St. Thomas journalism student previously held the title of Miss Twin Cities before capturing the top honor in the state. Anna joins us to share the incredible experience of competing at the Miss Minnesota pageant and what this meaningful title means to her.\nThe post Your New Miss Minnesota first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/your-new-miss-minnesota/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:38:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fanna.jpg","slug":"your-new-miss-minnesota"},{"id":"4e4xw1","title":"6/23 Host Chat: Ranch Dressing","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/23 Host ChatA live, local talk show featuring food, fashion & fun for Minnesotans. Discover new places ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/23 Host ChatA live, local talk show featuring food, fashion & fun for Minnesotans. Discover new places to eat, fashion with local flair, and fresh recipes for your family.\n\n\n\nThe World Cup is going on and there is a craze among foreigners who are visiting the United States.  They are discovering ranch dressing!\nThe post 6/23 Host Chat: Ranch Dressing first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/6-23-host-chat-ranch-dressing/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-24T13:36:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhost-1.jpg","slug":"623-host-chat-ranch-dressing"},{"id":"c6te0j","title":"Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's done with Republican Party","excerpt":"Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party.","content":"Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/georgias-marjorie-taylor-greene-says-shes-done-republican-party","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Joyce.Lupiani@fox.com (Joyce Lupiani)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:36:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Fmixcollage-18-jun-2025-11-36-am-1842.jpg","slug":"georgias-marjorie-taylor-greene-says-shes-done-with-republican-party"},{"id":"xt7546","title":"FOX 9 Town Ball Tour heads to Sleepy Eye","excerpt":"It’s Week 2 of the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, and we’re back after being rained out last week in Loretto. This week, we head south to Sleepy Eye as the Indians take on the Stark Longhorns in Tomahawk East League action at Sleepy Eye Ballpark.","content":"It’s Week 2 of the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour, and we’re back after being rained out last week in Loretto. This week, we head south to Sleepy Eye as the Indians take on the Stark Longhorns in Tomahawk East League action at Sleepy Eye Ballpark.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/fox-9-town-ball-tour-sleepy-eye","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:32:45.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftown-ball-full-screen-schedule-2026.jpg","slug":"fox-9-town-ball-tour-heads-to-sleepy-eye"},{"id":"891t7p","title":"Park Picks: Wild River State Park","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Park Picks: Wild River State Park \n\n\n\nIt’s time for another exciting edition of Park Picks on Minnesota L...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Park Picks: Wild River State Park \n\n\n\nIt’s time for another exciting edition of Park Picks on Minnesota Live, and this week’s destination is the beautiful Wild River State Park in Chisago County — a perfect outdoor escape close to the Twin Cities. Park supervisor Kris Backlund stopped by to share everything you need to know about planning your visit to this stunning riverside gem.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Park Picks: Wild River State Park first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/park-picks-wild-river-state-park/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:24:08.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fpark.jpg","slug":"park-picks-wild-river-state-park"},{"id":"w6ta8y","title":"Loons and Lakes Festival","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Loons and Lakes Festival \n\n\n\nMinnesota Live is proud to be your bird station, and this week that means sh...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Loons and Lakes Festival \n\n\n\nMinnesota Live is proud to be your bird station, and this week that means shining a spotlight on the vibrant and beloved Loons and Lakes Festival happening in Crosslake. Now in its third year, this exciting event is hosted by the National Loon Center and kicks off this Friday. Lucy Bock joined us with all the colorful details you need to make the most of this one-of-a-kind celebration.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Loons and Lakes Festival first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/loons-and-lakes-festival/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:23:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Floons.jpg","slug":"loons-and-lakes-festival"},{"id":"68zcwg","title":"Water Tower Wednesday: Nevis","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Water Tower Wednesday: Nevis \n\n\n\nMinnesota Live is featuring Nevis this week for Water Tower Wednesday, f...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Water Tower Wednesday: Nevis \n\n\n\nMinnesota Live is featuring Nevis this week for Water Tower Wednesday, following a suggestion from viewer Janice.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Water Tower Wednesday: Nevis first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/water-tower-wednesday-nevis-2/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:22:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fnevus.jpg","slug":"water-tower-wednesday-nevis"},{"id":"w93fwm","title":"Parish pooch: Golden retriever a different kind of service dog at south metro church","excerpt":"A south metro church is finding joy in an unexpected new member with four legs and a wagging tail.","content":"A south metro church is finding joy in an unexpected new member with four legs and a wagging tail.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/parish-pooch-golden-retriever-different-kind-service-dog-south-metro-church-june-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Maury.Glover@fox.com (Maury Glover)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:31:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-23-21h12m03s559.jpg","slug":"parish-pooch-golden-retriever-a-different-kind-of-service-dog-at-south-metro-church"},{"id":"4wrdcb","title":"Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals what he says must happen for airline ticket prices to fall","excerpt":"Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian is revealing exactly what it will take for elevated airline ticket prices to decline.","content":"Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian is revealing exactly what it will take for elevated airline ticket prices to decline.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/delta-ceo-ed-bastian-reveals-what-must-happen-airline-ticket-prices-fall","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:48:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdelta-ceo-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"delta-ceo-ed-bastian-reveals-what-he-says-must-happen-for-airline-ticket-prices-to-fall"},{"id":"7nn0vt","title":"Tucker Carlson says he’s no longer supporting the Republican Party: ‘I’m out’","excerpt":"Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he won't support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's what to know.","content":"Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he won't support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's what to know.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/tucker-carlson-says-no-longer-supporting-republican-party-im-out","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:30:47.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftucker-carlson-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"tucker-carlson-says-hes-no-longer-supporting-the-republican-party-im-out"},{"id":"4oxg09","title":"Man arrested at Dulles airport after officers allegedly find child sex abuse, bestiality material in phone","excerpt":"A 28-year-old Maryland man arriving from Iceland was arrested after law enforcement allegedly found child sexual abuse and bestiality images on his phone.","content":"A 28-year-old Maryland man arriving from Iceland was arrested after law enforcement allegedly found child sexual abuse and bestiality images on his phone.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/man-arrested-dulles-airport-after-officers-allegedly-find-child-sex-abuse-bestiality-material-phone","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:45:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdulles.jpg","slug":"man-arrested-at-dulles-airport-after-officers-allegedly-find-child-sex-abuse-bestiality-material-in-"},{"id":"rjigd9","title":"Live in the Kitchen with Elizabeth: Savory Vegetable Oats","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Live in the Kitchen with Elizabeth: Savory Vegetable Oats \n\n\n\nLiz from Twin Cities Live is cooking up som...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Live in the Kitchen with Elizabeth: Savory Vegetable Oats \n\n\n\nLiz from Twin Cities Live is cooking up something unexpected and delicious in her Minneapolis kitchen this morning. She’s joined by a special guest named Mish, who brings a savory twist to the classic breakfast staple of oatmeal. Catch more with Elizabeth and Ben Leber on Twin Cities Live today at 3 on KSTP. Follow Elizabeth on Instagram here and Mish here.\n\n\n\nSAVORY VEGETABLE OATS WITH CASHEWS, COCONUT, AND LIMEPrep Time: 5 minutes
| Cook Time: 10 minutes |
Serves: 2Ingredients:● ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats● 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans, corn, etc.)● 1 tsp grated ginger● 1 tsp mustard seeds● 8–10 curry leaves (optional)● 1 tsp oil● 1 tbsp ghee (omit and use oil for vegan)● 1¼ cups water● Salt, to tasteFor Garnish:● 2 tbsp roasted cashews, roughly chopped● 2 tbsp grated coconut (fresh, frozen, or unsweetened shredded coconut)● Juice of ½ lime● 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantroMethod:1. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the oats for 2–3 minutes until lightly fragrant. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.2. In the same pan, heat the oil. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the grated ginger and curry leaves, if using, and sauté for 30 seconds.3. Add the frozen mixed vegetables and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.4. Stir in the toasted oats and add 1¼ cups water. Cover and cook on low heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy and tender.5. Finish with the ghee and mix well.6. Transfer to serving bowls and top with roasted cashews, grated coconut, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Live in the Kitchen with Elizabeth: Savory Vegetable Oats first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/live-in-the-kitchen-with-elizabeth-savory-vegetable-oats/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:21:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Flife.jpg","slug":"live-in-the-kitchen-with-elizabeth-savory-vegetable-oats"},{"id":"62sk39","title":"Midwest Design: Celebrating the Indoors & Outdoors","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Midwest Design: Celebrating the Indoors & Outdoors \n\n\n\nMinnesota Live is stepping outside today to explor...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Midwest Design: Celebrating the Indoors & Outdoors \n\n\n\nMinnesota Live is stepping outside today to explore the art of outdoor design, where fresh air meets stunning style. Many of the same beautiful design concepts that transform interiors can bring your exterior spaces to life too. Danielle Fields, editor-in-chief of Midwest Design, joins us to share her inspiring ideas for celebrating both the indoors and the outdoors.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Midwest Design: Celebrating the Indoors & Outdoors first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/midwest-design-celebrating-the-indoors-outdoors/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"McShane, Sophie","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:20:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmidwest.png","slug":"midwest-design-celebrating-the-indoors-outdoors"},{"id":"is3y9l","title":"Minneapolis father and son indicted in multimillion-dollar tax fraud scheme","excerpt":"A Minneapolis area father and son have been indicted for running a multimillion-dollar tax fraud scheme, according to court documents unsealed this month.\n\n\n\n44-year-old LaMar Javis Burgess and his 23-year-old son, LaMar Dazjar Burgess, allegedly conspired to file false federal income tax returns...","content":"A Minneapolis area father and son have been indicted for running a multimillion-dollar tax fraud scheme, according to court documents unsealed this month.\n\n\n\n44-year-old LaMar Javis Burgess and his 23-year-old son, LaMar Dazjar Burgess, allegedly conspired to file false federal income tax returns between 2022 and 2024.\n\n\n\nInvestigators say that LaMar Javis Burgess used instructional guides to learn how to fabricate returns, which included false claims for COVID-19 sick and family leave credits.\n\n\n\nAdditionally, the duo allegedly solicited personal information from other taxpayers, charged them a portion of the fraudulent refunds as a fee, and filed returns claiming millions of dollars they were not entitled to receive.\n\n\n\nBoth men are charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and six counts of making false claims, facing up to 10 years in prison for the conspiracy charge alone. \n\n\n\nLaMar Javis Burgess, who has multiple prior felony convictions—faces an additional 15 years after he was found in possession of a gun and is being held in federal custody pending trial.\nThe post Minneapolis father and son indicted in multimillion-dollar tax fraud scheme first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minneapolis-father-and-son-indicted-in-multimillion-dollar-tax-fraud-scheme/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:48:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F01%2FMoney-fraud-theft-gavel-court-trial-funds-laundering-fine.webp","slug":"minneapolis-father-and-son-indicted-in-multimillion-dollar-tax-fraud-scheme"},{"id":"x4nker","title":"Minnesotans protesting ICE and local law enforcement regularly faced criminal charges in the past decade. Many cases get dismissed.","excerpt":"On Jan. 28, then-Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges against 16 Minnesotans accused of assaulting or impeding federal immigration officers, sharing photos of those arrested being held by agents who turned their backs to the cameras on social media. \n\n\n\nAmong the 16 was Nasra Ahmed, a Som...","content":"On Jan. 28, then-Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges against 16 Minnesotans accused of assaulting or impeding federal immigration officers, sharing photos of those arrested being held by agents who turned their backs to the cameras on social media. \n\n\n\nAmong the 16 was Nasra Ahmed, a Somali American woman accused of spitting on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who accosted her on Jan. 14. The official Department of Homeland Security (DHS) X account later posted Ahmed’s booking photo. \n\n\n\n“These violent, anti-ICE anarchists will not deter DHS law enforcement from arresting and deporting the worst of the worst in Minnesota. They are fighting to keep rapists, murderers, drug dealers and predators in their community. You will not stop us. This administration will not be intimidated,” DHS wrote in an official post. \n\n\n\nBut just weeks later, the government reduced charges against all 16 from felonies to misdemeanors. Ahmed pleaded not guilty and her legal team pushed the government to produce discovery evidence about her arrest. \n\n\n\nThe government produced nothing, and on May 14 motioned to dismiss the case. And on June 12, U.S. District Judge John Tunheim dismissed the charges against Ahmed with prejudice, protecting her from future prosecution. \n\n\n\nThe federal government wins the vast majority of criminal cases it files. But critics charge that many of those stemming from Operation Metro Surge have been rushed, shoddy and politically motivated. Six other defendants whose photos Bondi shared have also had their cases dismissed, court records show, including a second case dismissed with prejudice. \n\n\n\nSimilar prosecutions continue, however. This week U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen announced charges against 15 others accused of assaulting or impeding federal agents carrying out the largest immigration enforcement effort in American history. \n\n\n\n“This case takes things even further than before because people are being prosecuted generally for no specific actions, but for political organizing and resistance,” said defense attorney Jordan Kushner, who represents both Ahmed and one of those indicted this week, Erik Davis. \n\n\n\nStarting with the 2016 shooting of Philando Castile by then-St. Anthony Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez, Minnesotans protesting local and federal law enforcement have been charged with a variety of riot-related crimes. But in both state and federal courts, many of those cases have been dismissed or had charges lowered to misdemeanor offenses, according to news archives and court records. \n\n\n\nProtesters rally outside the Warren E. Burger federal courthouse in downtown St. Paul on June 16, 2026, in support of activists who were arrested by the FBI. Credit: Aaron Nesheim | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\n‘Weapons to punish dissent’ \n\n\n\nKushner has worked as a defense attorney for 35 years. Ahmed’s case is the first time he can remember the government filing a motion to dismiss, he told Sahan Journal. Now he’s defending another client charged with resisting ICE operations in Minnesota. \n\n\n\n“I think the cases are all persecutions and are all political weapons to punish dissent,” Kushner said. \n\n\n\nDavis, a professor at Macalester College, is charged with impeding or assaulting federal law enforcement. The indictment describes his role as organizational. It mentions him moderating a Jan. 11 meeting about resisting the ICE operation and planning a direct action at the Whipple Federal Building on Jan. 23. Charging documents also claim Davis sent out a planning message days before the Jan. 23 protest, where prosecutors say the group attempted to block access to the building, which impeded ICE operations. \n\n\n\nDavis is being persecuted for exercising his first amendment rights, Kushner said. \n\n\n\nThe indictment leads Kushner to believe federal agents had an infiltrator within groups organizing resistance to Operation Metro Surge, and that the most recent indictment shows the government has spent a huge amount of resources going after citizens. \n\n\n\n“They found all this time to go after these activists who didn’t hurt anyone, but didn’t find any time to go after officers who committed murder,” Kushner said, referring to the killings of Renee Good, shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, and Alex Pretti, shot by Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection agent Raymundo Gutierrez. \n\n\n\nMany cases dismissed \n\n\n\nA total of 36 people, including the 16 Bondi posted on X, were charged with assaulting or impeding federal agents in December and January in Minnesota, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office has dropped 18 of those cases, according to MPR News. \n\n\n\nThat’s unusual. The federal government historically wins more than 90% of its criminal cases with defendants either pleading or being found guilty, according to Pew Research Center. Typically about 8% of DOJ get dismissed, Pew found. But across the country, many protestors charged with impeding or assaulting ICE officers have had their cases dismissed. \n\n\n\nIn Chicago, prosecutors in May moved to drop conspiracy charges against six people who demonstrated outside of an ICE holding facility. \n\n\n\n“At this point prosecutions are being driven by the political agenda,” Kushner said.  \n\n\n\nAsked by reporters Tuesday about his confidence in the latest indictment given losses in similar cases, Rosen said he didn’t feel those cases had failed in any way. \n\n\n\n“You watch how this case plays out, you watch how the evidence plays out, and the evidence will prove it all,” Rosen said. \n\n\n\nU.S. Marshals clash with protesters outside the Warren E. Burger courthouse in the wake of activists being arrested by the FBI on June 16, 2026. Credit: Aaron Nesheim | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nState charges often dismissed \n\n\n\nEvents have played out similarly in the local cases following large protests in Minnesota. Mass arrests of people during protests across the Twin Cities resulted in large batches of cases being dismissed in recent years. \n\n\n\nAfter Castille was shot and killed, 73 people were arrested for protesting outside the governor’s mansion in St. Paul. Many of those people pleaded guilty to unlawful assembly charges, MPR News reported. But after a jury trial resulted in six people being acquitted, the St. Paul City Attorney’s Office moved to dismiss charges against the 17 remaining defendants. \n\n\n\nAfter then-Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd in May 2020, about 95% of 520 misdemeanor citations issued in the Twin Cities were dismissed, according to the Minnesota Reformer. \n\n\n\nCases have also been thrown out in local charges filed against people protesting ICE. In 2019, 29 people were arrested and cited for unlawful assembly protesting ICE operations during the first Trump administration outside the Whipple building. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office dismissed those cases because it was a peaceful protest, Fox 9 reported. \n\n\n\nIn recent months, dozens of protesters arrested outside the Whipple building by local law enforcement during Operation Metro Surge have seen cases dismissed in Hennepin County District Court, KARE 11 reported. \n\n\n\n“I think that there’s an understanding that our clients are exercising their First Amendment right to free speech and to peacefully assemble,” defense attorney Trisha Pohland told KARE. “And they’re standing up for those who can’t stand up for themselves.” \n\n\nThe post Minnesotans protesting ICE and local law enforcement regularly faced criminal charges in the past decade. Many cases get dismissed. appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/public-safety/minnesota-ice-arrests-observers-charges-against-protestors-often-dismissed/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Andrew Hazzard","publishDate":"2026-06-18T22:28:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FJuneICEArrests3-09556.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"minnesotans-protesting-ice-and-local-law-enforcement-regularly-faced-criminal-charges-in-the-past-de"},{"id":"khi15k","title":"Sinkholes at St. Francis football stadium will cost six figures to repair","excerpt":"The St. Francis school district said a failed stormwater management system caused the problem, and it’s unclear if it’ll be fixed in time for the Sept. 3 football opener.","content":"The St. Francis school district said a failed stormwater management system caused the problem, and it’s unclear if it’ll be fixed in time for the Sept. 3 football opener.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/sinkholes-st-francis-football-stadium-repair-soccer/601860660","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:00:00.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"sinkholes-at-st-francis-football-stadium-will-cost-six-figures-to-repair"},{"id":"kibeis","title":"For many athletes, Special Olympics USA Games are a family affair","excerpt":"The Special Olympics can offer a special bonding experience for parents who coach their children.","content":"The Special Olympics can offer a special bonding experience for parents who coach their children.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/special-olympics-usa-games-2026-minnesota-plymouth-track-team-athletes-bocce-basketball/601860479","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:22:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"for-many-athletes-special-olympics-usa-games-are-a-family-affair"},{"id":"s8o8l8","title":"US strike kills senior ISIS leader in Syria, CENTCOM says","excerpt":"U.S. Central Command announced that a June 19 airstrike in northwest Syria killed senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorist threats.","content":"U.S. Central Command announced that a June 19 airstrike in northwest Syria killed senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorist threats.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/us-airstrike-kills-senior-isis-leader-syria","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:07:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1132636151.jpg","slug":"us-strike-kills-senior-isis-leader-in-syria-centcom-says"},{"id":"thbjac","title":"Minnesota realtor found liable for targeting Muslim homebuyers","excerpt":"A Twin Cities jury has found a Minnesota realtor liable for running a housing scheme that systematically targeted and exploited Muslim homebuyers.\n\n\n\nChadwick Banken and his businesses were brought to court after an investigation by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison revealed widespread con...","content":"A Twin Cities jury has found a Minnesota realtor liable for running a housing scheme that systematically targeted and exploited Muslim homebuyers.\n\n\n\nChadwick Banken and his businesses were brought to court after an investigation by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison revealed widespread consumer fraud.\n\n\n\nAccording to the state, Banken utilized deceptive “contracts for deed” to sell properties at heavily inflated prices with massive down payments. \n\n\n\nThese agreements featured “balloon payments,” designed to deplete the homebuyer’s bank account, allowing Banken to cancel the deal, pocket all the money put down by the victim and reclaim the home to flip it again.\n\n\n\nThe state’s case highlighted how Banken gave Muslim buyers far worse terms than non-Muslims, including even higher purchase prices and steeper monthly costs. \n\n\n\nAttorney General Ellison slammed the decades-long operation, noting that Banken took advantage of buyers’ trust to “rig the game from the start” and strip families of their dignity.\n\n\n\nThe state is now pushing to get justice for the victims through civil penalties.\n\n\n\nAnyone who has fallen victim to similar real estate practices can report them to the Attorney General’s Office.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minnesota realtor found liable for targeting Muslim homebuyers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minnesota-realtor-found-liable-for-targeting-muslim-homebuyers/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-24T10:56:27.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F07%2FFor-Sale.webp","slug":"minnesota-realtor-found-liable-for-targeting-muslim-homebuyers"},{"id":"ttbugc","title":"13-year-old climbs out of Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, slides down 50-foot drop","excerpt":"A 13-year-old boy was evaluated at a hospital after exiting a Tiana's Bayou Adventure boat mid-ride at Disneyland, prompting a state safety inspection.","content":"A 13-year-old boy was evaluated at a hospital after exiting a Tiana's Bayou Adventure boat mid-ride at Disneyland, prompting a state safety inspection.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/13-year-old-disneyland-tianas-bayou-adventure-50-foot-drop","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Alexa.Mae.Asperin@fox.com (Alexa Mae Asperin)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:07:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.foxla.com%2Fwww.foxla.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2184849757.jpg","slug":"13-year-old-climbs-out-of-disneylands-tianas-bayou-adventure-ride-slides-down-50-foot-drop"},{"id":"6fw8lh","title":"Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups after goal against Uzbekistan","excerpt":"Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.","content":"Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/cristiano-ronaldo-1st-player-score-6-world-cups-goal-uzbekistan","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:49:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282430541.jpg","slug":"cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-1st-player-to-score-in-6-world-cups-after-goal-against-uzbekistan"},{"id":"kqeaeg","title":"DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect","excerpt":"A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.","content":"A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/doj-prosecution-correspondents-dinner-shooting-suspect","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:22:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fwhite-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-suspect.jpg","slug":"doj-officials-allowed-to-remain-in-prosecution-of-correspondents-dinner-shooting-suspect"},{"id":"3zq16i","title":"Plant-based meats recalled over possible plastic in the nuggets and patties","excerpt":"MorningStar Farms recalled two of its plant-based products over concerns that the frozen food items may have pieces of plastic in them.","content":"MorningStar Farms recalled two of its plant-based products over concerns that the frozen food items may have pieces of plastic in them.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/plant-based-meats-recalled-over-possible-plastic-nuggets-patties","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T01:41:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmorningstar-farms-gettyimages-1227827051.jpg","slug":"plant-based-meats-recalled-over-possible-plastic-in-the-nuggets-and-patties"},{"id":"97z97t","title":"Ryan Carter’s road brings him from the NHL to White Bear Lake girls hockey","excerpt":"The former Stanley Cup winner and Minnesota Wild commentator is returning home to coach his daughters and sustain a strong community girls hockey program.","content":"The former Stanley Cup winner and Minnesota Wild commentator is returning home to coach his daughters and sustain a strong community girls hockey program.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/ryan-carter-white-bear-lake-girls-hockey-mn-wild/601857811","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"ryan-carters-road-brings-him-from-the-nhl-to-white-bear-lake-girls-hockey"},{"id":"riu9d9","title":"455 charged in health care fraud crackdown; schemes totaled over $6.5 billion","excerpt":"Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.","content":"Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/455-charged-health-care-fraud-crackdown-schemes-totaled-over-6-5-billion","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:58:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282968213.jpg","slug":"455-charged-in-health-care-fraud-crackdown-schemes-totaled-over-65-billion"},{"id":"ofbc2z","title":"Facing $14.3M budget deficit, St. Paul Public Schools approves preliminary cuts","excerpt":"St. Paul Public Schools leaders have approved a preliminary budget that includes cuts to address a multimillion-dollar budget imbalance next school year.","content":"St. Paul Public Schools leaders have approved a preliminary budget that includes cuts to address a multimillion-dollar budget imbalance next school year.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/facing-14-3m-budget-deficit-st-paul-public-schools-approves-preliminary-cuts","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T01:41:10.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-23-20h34m36s371.jpg","slug":"facing-143m-budget-deficit-st-paul-public-schools-approves-preliminary-cuts"},{"id":"frzh78","title":"Minnesota Medicaid fraud: 7 providers charged over $700K in false claims","excerpt":"A continued statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud has led to seven people being charged with allegedly billing the government for services that they did not perform.","content":"A continued statewide crackdown on Medicaid fraud has led to seven people being charged with allegedly billing the government for services that they did not perform.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-medicaid-fraud-7-providers-charged-over-700k-false-claims-june-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T01:25:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F10%2FEllison.jpg","slug":"minnesota-medicaid-fraud-7-providers-charged-over-700k-in-false-claims"},{"id":"3zbiis","title":"Metro Blue Line trains shutting down June 29–Aug. 19 between Target Field, Mall of America","excerpt":"Major upgrades are coming to Metro Transit’s Blue and Green Lines, and that means riders will need to hop on buses instead of trains for part of the summer.","content":"Major upgrades are coming to Metro Transit’s Blue and Green Lines, and that means riders will need to hop on buses instead of trains for part of the summer.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/metro-blue-line-shutdown-june-29-aug-19-between-target-field-mall-america","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:11:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Ftz_b_blue-line_00.00.56.50.jpg","slug":"metro-blue-line-trains-shutting-down-june-29aug-19-between-target-field-mall-of-america"},{"id":"205brm","title":"Minnesota car insurance rates: Summer storms could send your bill back up","excerpt":"Severe summer storms in Minnesota can leave more than just physical damage — they can also put a strain on your wallet.","content":"Severe summer storms in Minnesota can leave more than just physical damage — they can also put a strain on your wallet.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-car-insurance-rates-summer-storms-could-send-your-bill-back-up","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Corin.Hoggard@fox.com (Corin Hoggard)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:00:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-23-16h52m19s537.jpg","slug":"minnesota-car-insurance-rates-summer-storms-could-send-your-bill-back-up"},{"id":"tyzi7d","title":"Trump arrives at Capitol to meet with Senate GOP after calling off signing ceremony for housing bill","excerpt":"President Donald Trump arrived at the Capitol to meet with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, hours after he called off a planned signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill that GOP lawmakers were touting as an election-year achievement.","content":"President Donald Trump arrived at the Capitol to meet with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, hours after he called off a planned signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill that GOP lawmakers were touting as an election-year achievement.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/trump-heads-to-capitol-to-speak-with-gop-senators-who-have-grown-increasingly-frustrated-with-him/601860853","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:40:06.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","inBriefing":true,"slug":"trump-arrives-at-capitol-to-meet-with-senate-gop-after-calling-off-signing-ceremony-for-housing-bill"},{"id":"kuqaau","title":"Sea Salt Eatery shares its recipes — and the story behind the long lines","excerpt":"The compact cookbook serves as both a keepsake from the Minnehaha Falls seafood stand and a way to bring a taste of summer home.","content":"The compact cookbook serves as both a keepsake from the Minnehaha Falls seafood stand and a way to bring a taste of summer home.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/sea-salt-eatery-shares-its-recipes-and-the-story-behind-the-long-lines/601850317","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T11:00:00.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"sea-salt-eatery-shares-its-recipes-and-the-story-behind-the-long-lines"},{"id":"dwdu43","title":"Patchy Fog and Isolated AM T-Storms then Partly Cloudy this afternoon.  Heat and Humidity with Strong T-Storms ahead.","excerpt":"Patchy Dense Fog will be in and around the Twin Cities until 7 a.m. especially near Lakes and in River Valleys with visibility less than 500 feet in spots.  Isolated T-Storms are also possible until 10 a.m. mainly in the northern suburbs from Lake Minnetonka east to Hudson, Wisconsin and points n...","content":"Patchy Dense Fog will be in and around the Twin Cities until 7 a.m. especially near Lakes and in River Valleys with visibility less than 500 feet in spots.  Isolated T-Storms are also possible until 10 a.m. mainly in the northern suburbs from Lake Minnetonka east to Hudson, Wisconsin and points north.  The rest of Today in the Twin Cities will be Partly Cloudy and Breezy this afternoon with Spotty T-Storms north and east of the Twin Cities.  Temperatures this afternoon will be in the mid 70s and dew point temperatures this afternoon will fall into the more comfortable 50s this afternoon with West-Northwest Winds at 10 to 15 mph.  Partly Cloudy Tonight with Light North Winds and Patchy Fog with lows in the upper 50s. \n\n\n\nThursday and Friday will bring Below Average Highs in the mid 70s Thursday with Partly Cloudy Skies then near 80 Degrees on Friday with Partly Cloudy Skies and an Isolated T-Storm possible. \n\n\n\nExtended Outlook: Significant Heat, Humidity and Strong T-Storms on the way from Sunday June 28 through Friday July 3.  Saturday will be Warmer with highs in the low to mid 80s then upper 80s Sunday.  The Heat Wave begins Monday with highs in the low to mid 90s and Heat Index Values of 100 to 105 Degrees. Strong T-Storms with Damaging Winds will be a Risk each day next week especially in the evening hours so people should monitor updated Weather Conditions.  \n\n\n\nRight Now the 4th of July looks Muggy but not as Hot with highs in the mid to upper 80s during the day and Partly Cloudy Skies then around 80 Degrees with Partly Cloudy Skies for 10 p.m. Fireworks.  JONATHAN YUHAS\nThe post Patchy Fog and Isolated AM T-Storms then Partly Cloudy this afternoon.  Heat and Humidity with Strong T-Storms ahead. first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/weather-forecast/patchy-fog-and-isolated-am-t-storms-then-partly-cloudy-this-afternoon-heat-and-humidity-with-strong-t-storms-ahead/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Jonathan Yuhas","publishDate":"2026-06-24T10:08:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FYuhasJonathanWeb.jpg","slug":"patchy-fog-and-isolated-am-t-storms-then-partly-cloudy-this-afternoon-heat-and-humidity-with-strong-"},{"id":"oy14nm","title":"Justice Department announces hundreds of charges in multi-billion-dollar healthcare fraud crackdown","excerpt":"The Justice Department announced criminal charges Tuesday against 455 people as part of a two-week healthcare fraud crackdown that officials say involved more than $6.5 billion in false claims submitted to insurers.","content":"The Justice Department announced criminal charges Tuesday against 455 people as part of a two-week healthcare fraud crackdown that officials say involved more than $6.5 billion in false claims submitted to insurers.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/texas-doctor-charged-in-89m-fraud-case-as-administration-pushes-healthcare-crackdown/601860453","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:25:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"justice-department-announces-hundreds-of-charges-in-multi-billion-dollar-healthcare-fraud-crackdown"},{"id":"29ght1","title":"Timberwolves spend NBA draft night watching the action after Julius Randle trade reshapes team","excerpt":"Naz Reid, Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu should play more important roles next season for the Wolves.","content":"Naz Reid, Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu should play more important roles next season for the Wolves.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-timberwolves-draft-nopick-jaden-mcdaniels-naz-reid-ayo-dosunmu-chris-finch/601849297","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T10:15:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"timberwolves-spend-nba-draft-night-watching-the-action-after-julius-randle-trade-reshapes-team"},{"id":"1n31ix","title":"Wyatt Cullen of Moorhead, an incoming Gophers hockey player, should be first-round NHL pick Friday","excerpt":"The son of former Wild center Matt Cullen is one of three brothers who will play at the University of Minnesota.","content":"The son of former Wild center Matt Cullen is one of three brothers who will play at the University of Minnesota.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/nhl-draft-top-minnesotans-wyatt-cullen-wild-usntdp-moorhead-father-matt/601857486","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T10:30:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"wyatt-cullen-of-moorhead-an-incoming-gophers-hockey-player-should-be-first-round-nhl-pick-friday"},{"id":"fv59m2","title":"Elite Abilities Spotlight, June 23: MN athletes competing in Special Olympics USA Games","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Elite Abilities Spotlight – Let the Games Begin \n\n\n\nMore than 3,000 athletes from across the United State...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Elite Abilities Spotlight – Let the Games Begin \n\n\n\nMore than 3,000 athletes from across the United States are gathered in the Twin Cities this week for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.\n\n\n\nIt’s a special event for all of them, but even more special for the Minnesota natives competing in their own backyard.\n\n\n\nKSTP Sports caught up with a couple Minnesotans repping the host state at the Games, and looked into the popular activity of pin trading – the “game within the Games”.\n\n\n\nClick the video box on this page to watch the June 23rd Elite Abilities Spotlight as it aired on 5 Eyewitness News and 45TV\n\n\n\nClick here to see the schedule of events for the week-long USA Games at the University of Minnesota and National Sports Center in Blaine\n\n\n\n\nThe post Elite Abilities Spotlight, June 23: MN athletes competing in Special Olympics USA Games first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/elite-abilities-spotlight-june-23-mn-athletes-competing-in-special-olympics-usa-games/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Chris Long","publishDate":"2026-06-24T04:17:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSequence-13.00_00_12_20.Still001.jpg","slug":"elite-abilities-spotlight-june-23-mn-athletes-competing-in-special-olympics-usa-games"},{"id":"jghgfq","title":"Dodgers pound out a season high-tying 17 hits in 12-3 win over Twins","excerpt":"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers’ season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.\n\n\n\nMookie Betts, Alex Freeland, Alex Call and Chuckie Robinson had two hits apiece...","content":"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers’ season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.\n\n\n\nMookie Betts, Alex Freeland, Alex Call and Chuckie Robinson had two hits apiece for the Dodgers.\n\n\n\nWrobleski (9-2) allowed five hits and two earned runs. After three consecutive Minnesota hits in the third inning, the left-hander retired 14 of the final 16 hitters he faced, allowing a hit and walk.\n\n\n\nIt’s the third solid June outing for Wrobleski, who pitched six shutout innings in two of his three previous starts this month, including last Tuesday against Tampa Bay.\n\n\n\nA sacrifice fly from Shohei Ohtani and two-out RBI singles by Freeman and Betts against Austin Voth gave the Dodgers a 5-2 lead in the fourth inning.\n\n\n\nCalled up from Triple-A St. Paul for his Twins debut, Voth (0-1) allowed 11 hits and five earned runs in four innings.\n\n\n\nVictor Caratini and Brooks Lee homered for Minnesota, which is 9-17 in interleague play.\n\n\n\nFreeman added an RBI double in the sixth and Robinson dropped a bunt for a safety squeeze to make it 7-2 an inning later. Call hit his first home run of the year as part of a five-run ninth.\n\n\n\nThe outcome could have been worse, but the Dodgers finished 5 for 19 with runners in scoring position and left 13 men on base.\n\n\n\nMaking his second career start, Minnesota’s Kendry Rojas stuck out four, walked three and allowed an earned run while throwing 50 pitches in two innings. He came off the injured list Sunday after missing almost a month with left elbow inflammation.\n\n\n\nLos Angeles manager Dave Roberts said pregame that outfielder Kyle Tucker, who left Monday’s game with lower back spasms, was unavailable Tuesday and will “most likely stay away this series” in hopes of being back Friday.\n\n\n\nUp nextOhtani (7-2, 1.47 ERA) is scheduled to start Wednesday’s series finale for Los Angeles against Minnesota RHP Joe Ryan (5-3, 2.99). Ryan was moved back from his scheduled Tuesday start due to an illness.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Dodgers pound out a season high-tying 17 hits in 12-3 win over Twins first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/dodgers-pound-out-a-season-high-tying-17-hits-in-12-3-win-over-twins/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-24T03:41:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26175051332179-scaled.jpg","slug":"dodgers-pound-out-a-season-high-tying-17-hits-in-12-3-win-over-twins"},{"id":"mvpeni","title":"Woman pleads guilty to softball attack during ICE protest, gets $25 fine","excerpt":"A woman charged with throwing a softball during a protest against immigration enforcement officers has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor resulting from the incident.","content":"A woman charged with throwing a softball during a protest against immigration enforcement officers has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor resulting from the incident.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/woman-pleads-guilty-softball-attack-during-ice-protest-june-23-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:39:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2F9-v-law-enforcement-on-lake-street-set-up_00.00.46.40.jpg","slug":"woman-pleads-guilty-to-softball-attack-during-ice-protest-gets-25-fine"},{"id":"qp89sb","title":"MN weather: Storms roll across state, prompt warnings near Twin Cities","excerpt":"After a day of patchy sun and a high in the 70s, scattered thunderstorms are rolling across Minnesota Tuesday afternoon and evening.","content":"After a day of patchy sun and a high in the 70s, scattered thunderstorms are rolling across Minnesota Tuesday afternoon and evening.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/mn-weather-storms-roll-in-prompting-warnings-near-metro","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:56:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-23-17h03m28s470.png","slug":"mn-weather-storms-roll-across-state-prompt-warnings-near-twin-cities"},{"id":"4f73or","title":"Hundreds pack Big Lake town hall, say state fraud crackdown is hurting the wrong people","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Hundreds pack Big Lake town hall, say state fraud crackdown is hurting the wrong people \n\n\n\nHundreds pack...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Hundreds pack Big Lake town hall, say state fraud crackdown is hurting the wrong people \n\n\n\nHundreds packed a Big Lake town hall as families and providers worried adult disability services could be cut off.\n\n\n\nThe meeting happened on Tuesday as the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) continued to process appeals from disenrolled providers as part of a statewide fraud crackdown. Big Lake disability services provider Options, Inc. hosted the town hall with area lawmakers.\n\n\n\nThat same day, Options, Inc. said it got word from DHS that it was revalidated and could continue providing services. Still, the town hall went on as scheduled, as about a dozen other providers and many more families at the meeting said they were unsure whether their services would continue.\n\n\n\n“I have never been so stressed and so scared in my entire life for the people that we support day in and day out,” said Charlotte Dhein.\n\n\n\nDhein and her sister run a few adult foster care homes in Sauk Rapids. They said they have followed the state’s revalidation process but still find their organization in jeopardy, as they work to appeal their disenrollment letter.\n\n\n\nOptions, Inc. Executive Director Brenda Geldert said the organization serves nearly 200 adults with disabilities. She said the town hall went on because other providers are still waiting for answers.\n\n\n\n“Despite DHS confirming that we were in fact revalidated today, we’re still here because there’s a lot of providers that again are not revalidated,” said Geldert.\n\n\n\n“This is a very key facility here in this, in this area,” said Sen. Andrew Mathews, R-Princeton, and co-host of the town hall.\n\n\n\nSen. Mathews said the issue has become the top concern he has heard from constituents in the past month.\n\n\n\n“It got to a crisis mode here with this recertification. I think it is tied with the fraud issue that the state is needing to tackle, and the state and the Department of Human Services has to do a better job at separating the longstanding legitimate providers from the fraudulent ones,” he said.\n\n\n\nWhen asked, Mathews said he invited DHS to attend the meeting.\n\n\n\n“I sent a letter, both to DHS and to Governor Walz. Walz’s office wrote back and said they unfortunately couldn’t make tonight available. DHS replied and said they were checking their calendar, and that was the last update I heard… I know it’s kind of thrown together on short notice, but that’s because of the urgency of this situation, with many providers facing real harm in just a matter of weeks if this isn’t turned around,” said Sen. Mathews.\n\n\n\n“I’m concerned they’re going to get to the 2,100-some providers by the end of the month. Hopefully, they’ll extend that date to allow people to get that process done, but again, just like us, you’ve got people really afraid,” said Geldert.\n\n\n\nSee the statement from DHS on Tuesday below:\n\n\n\n“Revalidation is a mandatory, periodic process to verify that Medicaid provider enrollment information, credentials, and practice details are accurate and compliant with state and federal regulations. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is threatening to withhold up to $2 billion from Minnesota’s Medicaid program if we do not complete a corrective action plan, including revalidation of all providers of high-risk services by May 31. This would have a devastating impact on the state budget and jeopardize care for the 1.2 million Minnesotans who rely on Medicaid. \n\n\n\n“In addition to submitting required documentation, the revalidation process for high-risk services includes fingerprint background studies for owners and an unannounced on-site visit to verify submitted information. \n\n\n\n“DHS has been informing providers and provider associations that if providers submit the paperwork for an appeal, we can reinstate their ability to bill for continuity of care purposes while the appeals process is ongoing.  Per statute, DHS is required to immediately suspend the provider’s ability to bill. We don’t want to harm legitimate providers. We care deeply that vulnerable Minnesotans are getting the care they need from trusted providers – that’s why we all come to work every day. And we have to make sure that providers are meeting legal requirements – so we need them to respond to notices and give us accurate information so we can verify it through a site visit.”\n\n\n\n\nThe post Hundreds pack Big Lake town hall, say state fraud crackdown is hurting the wrong people first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/hundreds-pack-big-lake-town-hall-say-state-fraud-crackdown-is-hurting-the-wrong-people/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Renee Cooper","publishDate":"2026-06-24T03:38:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDHS-SERVICES-TOWN-HALL_PKG_00.00.37.32.jpg","slug":"hundreds-pack-big-lake-town-hall-say-state-fraud-crackdown-is-hurting-the-wrong-people"},{"id":"y87dim","title":"Charges: Man had BAC over 3 times the legal limit when he crashed into Woodbury townhomes","excerpt":"Charges have been filed against a man accused of driving over three times the legal limit when he crashed his car into multiple Woodbury townhome units, causing a gas leak.\n\n\n\nErnest Anyere Ngwa, 53, is facing two counts of DWI, one count of traffic collision and one count of reckless driving.\n\n\n...","content":"Charges have been filed against a man accused of driving over three times the legal limit when he crashed his car into multiple Woodbury townhome units, causing a gas leak.\n\n\n\nErnest Anyere Ngwa, 53, is facing two counts of DWI, one count of traffic collision and one count of reckless driving.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Vehicle crashes into 3 townhome units, causing a gas leak in Woodbury\n\n\n\nAccording to the criminal complaint, on Saturday at around 11 p.m., Woodbury police responded to Woodduck Drive and Kingfisher Lane for a crash.\n\n\n\nLaw enforcement saw a street sign down in the road that had been struck by a vehicle, and pedestrians told police that a car hit their house and kept driving. Officials say that the car struck a gas line in one of the townhome units, causing a leak and requiring the evacuation of around a dozen residents until the area was deemed safe.\n\n\n\nCourt records state that a few hundred feet away, an officer saw a car stopped in a yard and the driver identified himself as Ngwa.\n\n\n\nThe officer saw that Ngwa had red, bloodshot eyes and was “extremely slow, lethargic, and dazed.” Court documents state the officer also smelled a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle.\n\n\n\nWhen Ngwa got out of the car, he was unable to walk on his own and provided a preliminary breath test which resulted in a BAC of .295, the criminal complaint says.\n\n\n\nNgwa was brought to the hospital for injuries he sustained in the crash and refused to provide a blood or urine sample.\n\n\n\nCourt documents state that the vehicle was being driven recklessly through the neighborhood at high speeds prior to the crash.\n\n\n\nNgwa’s next court hearing is scheduled for Aug. 24.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Charges: Man had BAC over 3 times the legal limit when he crashed into Woodbury townhomes first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/charges-man-had-bac-over-3-times-the-legal-limit-when-he-crashed-into-woodbury-townhomes/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-24T02:48:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FErnest-Ngwa-booking-photo.jpg","slug":"charges-man-had-bac-over-3-times-the-legal-limit-when-he-crashed-into-woodbury-townhomes"},{"id":"8ju9ms","title":"Dave Matthews Band concert postponed at Mystic Lake Amphitheater due to storms","excerpt":"Storms across Minnesota on Tuesday night caused the Dave Matthews Band concert at Mystic Lake Amphitheater to be postponed.\n\n\n\nAccording to a social media post, the concert will be rescheduled to Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m., and all previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.\n\n\n\nMore ...","content":"Storms across Minnesota on Tuesday night caused the Dave Matthews Band concert at Mystic Lake Amphitheater to be postponed.\n\n\n\nAccording to a social media post, the concert will be rescheduled to Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m., and all previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.\n\n\n\nMore details will be emailed to ticket holders, Mystic Lake Amphitheater officials say.\n\n\n\nThe Shakopee venue opened on Saturday and is touted as the Twin Cities’ first large-scale outdoor music venue.\n\n\n\nClick here for a list of upcoming shows at Mystic Lake Amphitheater.\nThe post Dave Matthews Band concert postponed at Mystic Lake Amphitheater due to storms first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/dave-matthews-band-concert-postponed-at-mystic-lake-amphitheater-due-to-storms/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-24T01:38:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmystic-venue.png","slug":"dave-matthews-band-concert-postponed-at-mystic-lake-amphitheater-due-to-storms"},{"id":"fvax42","title":"Dakota County gets new electronic voting system ahead of Aug. 11 primary election","excerpt":"Voters in Dakota County will see new electronic voting equipment at the polls this year, starting with the Aug. 11 primary.","content":"Voters in Dakota County will see new electronic voting equipment at the polls this year, starting with the Aug. 11 primary.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/dakota-county-electronic-voting-system-aug-11-primary-election","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:15:04.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2F11_7_2023-bill-keller-election-day-11-vo-_00.00.18.32.jpg","slug":"dakota-county-gets-new-electronic-voting-system-ahead-of-aug-11-primary-election"},{"id":"jmhyuv","title":"MN weather: Quiet Wednesday for most - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE9sTlV1ZHl3bnNBN1BHY2QxR1dFcEs4c2hQZkVsNXdvRFRhaWNnbld4VF9uVXI0VW4wbTM0cWYyODlqTWVWX0tiQXgzMU9DNVItbFdBXzVFeHE1eVnSAWBBVV95cUxNdGt6M0w5VXlpMldVT04tUm53QlZGdDc4VkhGc0NXbk9SUWZrQmloZWhMR2JPVVVMbE1NcWJONXVpbnpKZTM5WWRfMGQ2WVE5bGJCSm5SODRyOHB...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE9sTlV1ZHl3bnNBN1BHY2QxR1dFcEs4c2hQZkVsNXdvRFRhaWNnbld4VF9uVXI0VW4wbTM0cWYyODlqTWVWX0tiQXgzMU9DNVItbFdBXzVFeHE1eVnSAWBBVV95cUxNdGt6M0w5VXlpMldVT04tUm53QlZGdDc4VkhGc0NXbk9SUWZrQmloZWhMR2JPVVVMbE1NcWJONXVpbnpKZTM5WWRfMGQ2WVE5bGJCSm5SODRyOHBQcE5XNWs?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">MN weather: Quiet Wednesday for most</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE9sTlV1ZHl3bnNBN1BHY2QxR1dFcEs4c2hQZkVsNXdvRFRhaWNnbld4VF9uVXI0VW4wbTM0cWYyODlqTWVWX0tiQXgzMU9DNVItbFdBXzVFeHE1eVnSAWBBVV95cUxNdGt6M0w5VXlpMldVT04tUm53QlZGdDc4VkhGc0NXbk9SUWZrQmloZWhMR2JPVVVMbE1NcWJONXVpbnpKZTM5WWRfMGQ2WVE5bGJCSm5SODRyOHBQcE5XNWs?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:42:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FJ6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc%3Ds0-w300","slug":"mn-weather-quiet-wednesday-for-most-fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul"},{"id":"bvyu2p","title":"'Nobody Wants You Here': Video Shows Couple Confronting Somali Family During House Hunt in Shakopee, Minnesota - The Daily Dot","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxQcnJkU0Z6M2VUSlNFanlNamFDREVobDVXMlVEUHVUSmhnaC1jRzExa2h6NUZpa3N0cnJJR1g4Q0ZrYjE2TnpsWEkyVlZkU3ZLVGM1MEFPLWxUOEtjMTZMcDZtc3Y4cURBOHlMMUdMc3VJd19rZnl3YjR5VnN5X3JnQ1Z3cWtfcncybmxxQ0duVHNUaUxLTEhpb0NHUXN4Q0NwbEg2NlBrdDF1dFVqRjlvY2d4SnYyQm1...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxQcnJkU0Z6M2VUSlNFanlNamFDREVobDVXMlVEUHVUSmhnaC1jRzExa2h6NUZpa3N0cnJJR1g4Q0ZrYjE2TnpsWEkyVlZkU3ZLVGM1MEFPLWxUOEtjMTZMcDZtc3Y4cURBOHlMMUdMc3VJd19rZnl3YjR5VnN5X3JnQ1Z3cWtfcncybmxxQ0duVHNUaUxLTEhpb0NHUXN4Q0NwbEg2NlBrdDF1dFVqRjlvY2d4SnYyQm1rUW1XWjlLOTZHdmRna2c?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">'Nobody Wants You Here': Video Shows Couple Confronting Somali Family During House Hunt in Shakopee, Minnesota</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">The Daily Dot</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxQcnJkU0Z6M2VUSlNFanlNamFDREVobDVXMlVEUHVUSmhnaC1jRzExa2h6NUZpa3N0cnJJR1g4Q0ZrYjE2TnpsWEkyVlZkU3ZLVGM1MEFPLWxUOEtjMTZMcDZtc3Y4cURBOHlMMUdMc3VJd19rZnl3YjR5VnN5X3JnQ1Z3cWtfcncybmxxQ0duVHNUaUxLTEhpb0NHUXN4Q0NwbEg2NlBrdDF1dFVqRjlvY2d4SnYyQm1rUW1XWjlLOTZHdmRna2c?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-24T09:12:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"nobody-wants-you-here-video-shows-couple-confronting-somali-family-during-house-hunt-in-shakopee-min"},{"id":"fwa94p","title":"St. Paul Police new drones hit scenes in under 90 seconds, surpass last year’s drone flights","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        St. Paul police drone use \n\n\n\nThe Saint Paul Police Department said its new Docked Drone Program (DDP) is...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        St. Paul police drone use \n\n\n\nThe Saint Paul Police Department said its new Docked Drone Program (DDP) is already reshaping how officers, firefighters, and EMS crews respond to emergencies across the city.\n\n\n\nThe department has used unmanned aircraft systems since 2023, giving officers real‑time information from above active scenes. But on May 30, police launched a major expansion — adding three rooftop-docked drones, one in each patrol district. The drones deploy automatically and can reach a scene in under 90 seconds, according to Senior Commander Ryan Murphy.\n\n\n\n“Our goal is to provide officer awareness, real‑time information to the officers on the street to better prepare them for responding to calls and a greater piece of public safety for our community,” Murphy said.\n\n\n\nThe docked drones are operated from the city’s new real‑time information center. Murphy said the center is staffed by 14 officers working 21 hours a day, seven days a week, and that dedicated staffing is what makes the program possible. “You need that to be able to operate these drones, view that camera stream, and provide that information out to patrol,” he said.\n\n\n\nSt. Paul now uses two types of drones: traditional patrol drones, which require an officer on scene and a second officer serving as a visual observer, and the new docked drones, which are remotely piloted and launch automatically from rooftop stations. Murphy said the docked drones eliminate staffing strain. “We’re able to fly these drones from a room and not affect the staffing levels on the street,” he said.\n\n\n\nSince May 30, the three docked drones have flown 472 missions — already 36 more flights than the department’s patrol drones flew in all of 2025. That is an 8% increase in total flights so far this year.\n\n\n\nMurphy said the drones have helped locate 33 people, including missing children, individuals in a mental health crisis and criminal suspects, and the program has contributed to 36 arrests.\n\n\n\nMurphy said the drones are deployed under state statute, which allows 11 exceptions for drone use during calls for service. They are commonly used for domestic incidents, weapons calls, assaults, suicidal or endangered individuals, and other life‑safety or criminal‑activity situations. He said the drones have already located suicidal individuals blocks away from where calls originated. “The drone has found people within seconds and led officers to help that person and give them the care and support they need,” he said.\n\n\n\nThe drones stream both color video and thermal imaging. Murphy said the thermal camera gives firefighters a clearer view of hot spots and helps them position crews more safely. “It gives them that 10,000‑foot view, so to speak, for their operation,” he said.\n\n\n\nMurphy also described recent real‑world examples, including a suspected copper‑wire theft from a light pole. “The drone was there in about a minute and 40 seconds,” he said. “It recorded on scene, provided a description, and patrol arrived two minutes later.” He said the drone was also deployed during the search for a missing nine‑year‑old and arrived before squads.\n\n\n\nSt. Paul currently operates three docked drones, each with a two‑mile response radius and a flight time of 20 to 30 minutes depending on conditions. The department continues to use its traditional patrol drones when additional coverage is needed.\n\n\n\nMurphy said privacy safeguards are built into the program, including state‑mandated restrictions, internal policies, and audit logs that track every flight, altitude, and camera direction. He said the department has not received a single complaint about drone use since the program began three years ago.\n\n\n\nMurphy said other Minnesota agencies are also adopting docked drone systems. Minnetonka operates a similar program, Brooklyn Park recently launched its system, and Minneapolis is exploring future deployment.\n\n\n\n“To find that missing or endangered person and bring resolution to that family in a more timely and efficient manner, that’s a win for us all day long,” Murphy said. Click here to see the DDP flight dashboard.\nThe post St. Paul Police new drones hit scenes in under 90 seconds, surpass last year’s drone flights first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/st-paul-police-new-drones-hit-scenes-in-under-90-seconds-surpass-last-years-drone-flights/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ashley Halbach","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:45:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSPPD-DRONE-PROGRAM_PKG_00.01.08.08.jpg","slug":"st-paul-police-new-drones-hit-scenes-in-under-90-seconds-surpass-last-years-drone-flights"},{"id":"6ppa2c","title":"Questions raised about Mike Lindell’s pillow, book giveaways while campaigning","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Questions raised about Mike Lindell’s pillow, book giveaways while campaigning \n\n\n\nTo put it lightly, Mik...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Questions raised about Mike Lindell’s pillow, book giveaways while campaigning \n\n\n\nTo put it lightly, Mike Lindell is a non-traditional candidate for governor. He has the unique backstory of going from a crack addict to the founder and CEO of one of Minnesota’s best-known companies. Now he also has an unusual method of campaigning. He’s giving away free pillows from My Pillow and copies of his autobiography.\n\n\n\n“This is our little ‘Go Anywhere’ My Pillow,” he told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS on Tuesday while pulling one out from under his desk. “It’s like a mini-pillow. We’ve used it in promotions for a long, long time. I love doing parades.”\n\n\n\nVideo posted on social media shows Lindell and his campaign volunteers throwing the pillows to people along a parade route in Foley last week. There’s no question it’s clever campaigning, but there are questions about whether it’s legal under state campaign finance laws. Lindell says his lawyers say it is legal.\n\n\n\n“These aren’t full-size pillows,” he says. “They’re little pillows just like if you gave away a hat or a shirt or anything. Our literature is inside it. We followed all the guidelines…”\n\n\n\nLindell sent 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS an invoice showing his campaign bought 2,500 pillows from My Pillow for $4.50 a piece, or a little over $13,275.94, including tax. Campaign finance reports from Lindell show he’s bought about $250,000 worth of his autobiography to give away instead of using campaign brochures.\n\n\n\nState law prohibits what it calls political “bribery,” referring to actions of “A person who willfully, directly or indirectly, advances, pays, gives, promises, or lends any money, food, liquor, clothing, entertainment, or other thing of monetary value, or who offers, promises, or endeavors to obtain any money, position, appointment, employment, or other valuable consideration, to or for a person, in order to induce a voter to refrain from voting, or to vote in a particular way, at an election…”\n\n\n\nLindell says his campaign sought an opinion from the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board before giving away the pillows. A spokesperson for the board told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS they don’t publicly reveal whether complaints have been filed or opinions sought.\n\n\n\nHamline University campaign finance expert David Schultz says, at best, the Lindell campaign is in a legal gray area in at least three areas, including inducing people to vote a certain way, buying products from his own company with campaign funds and possibly getting them at a discounted price not available to the public.\n\n\n\n“There’s lots of red flags there,” he says. “Lots of questions that we have, but certainly on the surface it raises all kinds of questions about the legality of what he did.”\n\n\n\nLindell says he’s not surprised questions are being raised about what he’s doing.\n\n\n\n“I’m sure the media, you guys all slam me again, but I think the people out there, they’re immune to this,” he said. “They see right through this. It’s like if you try to bash me for being an ex-crack addict. I’ve always been transparent. 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Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-21T15:42:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minneapolis-shooting-on-south-lyndale-avenue-leaves-man-dead-another-injured-fox-9-minneapolis-st-pa"},{"id":"ik0yhe","title":"Brandi Hanson-Briggs - Legacy | Obituary Search","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxOelFNYXZyWlpRRS1GNGkwdy1yR21tTlBFZDM2TmgyQnNTR1c0SmdvU2JabFdkcm1qX09kRGp5S00xTVV3ZUZFM0VjczRYWm5md00tLWNfcGRpLVNwQUpwdUVnaDRLLTRRY2MwcTQwLU1lRG9PLWZZcGpidjlZcXlBWnhjV2hkdk1GNnpN?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Brandi Hanson-Briggs</a>  <font colo...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxOelFNYXZyWlpRRS1GNGkwdy1yR21tTlBFZDM2TmgyQnNTR1c0SmdvU2JabFdkcm1qX09kRGp5S00xTVV3ZUZFM0VjczRYWm5md00tLWNfcGRpLVNwQUpwdUVnaDRLLTRRY2MwcTQwLU1lRG9PLWZZcGpidjlZcXlBWnhjV2hkdk1GNnpN?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Brandi Hanson-Briggs</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Legacy | Obituary Search</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxOelFNYXZyWlpRRS1GNGkwdy1yR21tTlBFZDM2TmgyQnNTR1c0SmdvU2JabFdkcm1qX09kRGp5S00xTVV3ZUZFM0VjczRYWm5md00tLWNfcGRpLVNwQUpwdUVnaDRLLTRRY2MwcTQwLU1lRG9PLWZZcGpidjlZcXlBWnhjV2hkdk1GNnpN?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-18T02:34:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"brandi-hanson-briggs-legacy-obituary-search"},{"id":"fdflnu","title":"Hennepin County Attorney asks judge to block ICE agent’s effort’s to move case to federal court - kaaltv.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxQRmJMTGVRNV9pdE1ZdE9UUmhiZEVuc2dGX29pZ1dvamg2ak4wVFVEelYzRlpFVklHQXBwTXNMTklDTkV5Sm1JbWd5cWtqRTFOQzdJVFhpU0tQUXBoY2lKV3p6bGRUNjFJRUdTcFYzczlHT0VlQ0c3YTVvUS1hd0tkLXpmU3hMdWEzOXViS3JzdzlIYUxkWjFEb1FvT3NNeFdlTzBGaVZFNV9aR2N1WThIcnQ5Q3NlNkV...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxQRmJMTGVRNV9pdE1ZdE9UUmhiZEVuc2dGX29pZ1dvamg2ak4wVFVEelYzRlpFVklHQXBwTXNMTklDTkV5Sm1JbWd5cWtqRTFOQzdJVFhpU0tQUXBoY2lKV3p6bGRUNjFJRUdTcFYzczlHT0VlQ0c3YTVvUS1hd0tkLXpmU3hMdWEzOXViS3JzdzlIYUxkWjFEb1FvT3NNeFdlTzBGaVZFNV9aR2N1WThIcnQ5Q3NlNkV3U3dRb0ZYdw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Hennepin County Attorney asks judge to block ICE agent’s effort’s to move case to federal court</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">kaaltv.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxQRmJMTGVRNV9pdE1ZdE9UUmhiZEVuc2dGX29pZ1dvamg2ak4wVFVEelYzRlpFVklHQXBwTXNMTklDTkV5Sm1JbWd5cWtqRTFOQzdJVFhpU0tQUXBoY2lKV3p6bGRUNjFJRUdTcFYzczlHT0VlQ0c3YTVvUS1hd0tkLXpmU3hMdWEzOXViS3JzdzlIYUxkWjFEb1FvT3NNeFdlTzBGaVZFNV9aR2N1WThIcnQ5Q3NlNkV3U3dRb0ZYdw?oc=5","source":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","author":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","publishDate":"2026-06-18T01:53:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"hennepin-county-attorney-asks-judge-to-block-ice-agents-efforts-to-move-case-to-federal-court-kaaltv"},{"id":"b29cib","title":"David Lee Richardson - View Obituary & Service Information - washburn-mcreavy.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTE5oS0J1LS1wdm9fWlc3RFh6Zk1lbnFBWktrZUtRN0pSYkROVGpUMzBkUkZQQlNVTVowYXNwaV9ydjl4bGM4OHdQX3VwdmN4TzFKTkVITktqTmlmZ1U1Ukxhc1VNUklvd2pTeXY0TXZaSFpPU3ZM?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">David Lee Richardson - View Obituary & Service Information</a>  <fon...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTE5oS0J1LS1wdm9fWlc3RFh6Zk1lbnFBWktrZUtRN0pSYkROVGpUMzBkUkZQQlNVTVowYXNwaV9ydjl4bGM4OHdQX3VwdmN4TzFKTkVITktqTmlmZ1U1Ukxhc1VNUklvd2pTeXY0TXZaSFpPU3ZM?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">David Lee Richardson - View Obituary & Service Information</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">washburn-mcreavy.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTE5oS0J1LS1wdm9fWlc3RFh6Zk1lbnFBWktrZUtRN0pSYkROVGpUMzBkUkZQQlNVTVowYXNwaV9ydjl4bGM4OHdQX3VwdmN4TzFKTkVITktqTmlmZ1U1Ukxhc1VNUklvd2pTeXY0TXZaSFpPU3ZM?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-17T18:46:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"david-lee-richardson-view-obituary-service-information-washburn-mcreavycom"},{"id":"7dmf1k","title":"DFL backs Cedrick Frazier to succeed Moriarty, but party’s divide over public safety on display - Star Tribune","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPblMwN04xWm5namhiUGVzazZ5S2JtZDFab0NpcVpiUV9seDJ4MXB1bmxGMURuOHRzRkNUR1JLOVJwUDdEOXRoaXdMOFNHMElCXzhlODJ5QllRWkl2MmltTXBiUzAybmdWblBvNHZYR2FXTE9ySTBMM3pTcUVNNDVCMkd3SzZtUFBOd2JqVWl2QW1vNW5ic1dLOXoyRXZTWDNI?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">DFL back...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPblMwN04xWm5namhiUGVzazZ5S2JtZDFab0NpcVpiUV9seDJ4MXB1bmxGMURuOHRzRkNUR1JLOVJwUDdEOXRoaXdMOFNHMElCXzhlODJ5QllRWkl2MmltTXBiUzAybmdWblBvNHZYR2FXTE9ySTBMM3pTcUVNNDVCMkd3SzZtUFBOd2JqVWl2QW1vNW5ic1dLOXoyRXZTWDNI?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">DFL backs Cedrick Frazier to succeed Moriarty, but party’s divide over public safety on display</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Star Tribune</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPblMwN04xWm5namhiUGVzazZ5S2JtZDFab0NpcVpiUV9seDJ4MXB1bmxGMURuOHRzRkNUR1JLOVJwUDdEOXRoaXdMOFNHMElCXzhlODJ5QllRWkl2MmltTXBiUzAybmdWblBvNHZYR2FXTE9ySTBMM3pTcUVNNDVCMkd3SzZtUFBOd2JqVWl2QW1vNW5ic1dLOXoyRXZTWDNI?oc=5","source":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","author":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","publishDate":"2026-06-17T18:27:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"dfl-backs-cedrick-frazier-to-succeed-moriarty-but-partys-divide-over-public-safety-on-display-star-t"},{"id":"h11xx7","title":"Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primaries","excerpt":"New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani waded into Democratic U.S. House primaries to boost three progressives over establishment-backed candidates. All of them won Tuesday, defeating two incumbents and essentially ensuring that two self-described democratic socialists will be elected to Congress in t...","content":"New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani waded into Democratic U.S. House primaries to boost three progressives over establishment-backed candidates. All of them won Tuesday, defeating two incumbents and essentially ensuring that two self-described democratic socialists will be elected to Congress in their deep blue districts.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/mamdani-and-ai-industry-flex-political-power-in-new-york-plus-more-to-watch-in-tuesdays-primaries/601860368","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T12:45:01.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","inBriefing":true,"slug":"mamdani-proves-his-power-with-new-york-endorsements-plus-more-takeaways-from-tuesdays-primaries"},{"id":"uj109q","title":"Gov. Walz files requests to uncover Trump administration 'retribution campaign’","excerpt":"Gov. Tim Walz has filed formal requests to \"demand answers\" from the Trump administration in an effort to reveal the scope of what he calls a \"campaign of retribution against Minnesota.\"","content":"Gov. Tim Walz has filed formal requests to \"demand answers\" from the Trump administration in an effort to reveal the scope of what he calls a \"campaign of retribution against Minnesota.\"","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/gov-walz-files-requests-uncover-trump-administration-retribution-campaign-june-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:07:27.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fwalz-6.jpg","slug":"gov-walz-files-requests-to-uncover-trump-administration-retribution-campaign"},{"id":"wjrd3m","title":"Minnesota restaurants and hotels brace for a lackluster summer","excerpt":"A survey by Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and Hospitality Minnesota found hospitality businesses had a tough start to the year and are pessimistic it will get much better.","content":"A survey by Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and Hospitality Minnesota found hospitality businesses had a tough start to the year and are pessimistic it will get much better.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/hospitality-minnesota-federal-reserve-of-minnesota-survey-finds-lower-profits-hard-year/601860172","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:36:39.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minnesota-restaurants-and-hotels-brace-for-a-lackluster-summer"},{"id":"y5x327","title":"HCSO paying thousands to send inmates away, jail staffing concerns spike","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Inmates moved due to jail staffing issues \n\n\n\nDespite adding dozens of deputies to fully staff their jail...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Inmates moved due to jail staffing issues \n\n\n\nDespite adding dozens of deputies to fully staff their jail, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is still considered understaffed at the detention center. \n\n\n\nThe staffing level is also back to a point where inmates are being sent to other jails, costing the county thousands each day. \n\n\n\nJail staffing was front and center during a Hennepin County board meeting Tuesday as a consulting firm shared its findings from an investigation into the jail’s operations and staffing.  \n\n\n\nThe report (see below) highlighted that the jail is staffed at a minimum level, which can lead to several issues, including safety concerns, overtime dependency, reduced supervision and operational inefficiency. \n\n\n\nInvestigators say the ideal staffing number for detention deputies is 318, which is more than 50 higher than the jail’s current level of 265 detention deputies.\n\n\n\n“I look forward to working on the recommendations from the report as I do agree with them,” Sheriff Dawanna Witt told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS following the meeting. \n\n\n\nA problem that cost the county millions not long ago is rearing its head once again — the sheriff’s office has 45 inmates annexed to other county jails because the jail population is too high for its current staffing level.\n\n\n\nRELATED: HCSO fully staffed, over 100 new deputies leading to much lower spending at jail\n\n\n\nFor now, that’s costing the county at least $2,700 per day just to have the inmates housed elsewhere — that does not include logistical costs transporting them to and from Hennepin County for matters connected to their case, like going to court. \n\n\n\nWitt, while appreciating the findings from the third party, says it’s an issue she’s been working to address for years and now hopes commissioners take action to address it. \n\n\n\n“One of my concerns as we do staff up more is receiving that funding, [as we’ve] talked about before, [the] authorized staff that we have I wasn’t fully funded for,” Witt said, pointing to KSTP’s reporting about a $15 million budget overrun last year she says wasn’t completely her fault.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Sheriff Witt pushes fault on $15M budget overage, aims to tighten budget\n\n\n\nCommissioner Jeff Lunde, chair of the committee who received the jail staffing report, says he too supports the recommendation and wants to put a plan in place to make it happen. \n\n\n\n“I think we’re stepping through it, I think we take the studies, I think we have an agreement which is important,” Lunde said, “Having that, go out three or four years, putting the money behind it, right? If there’s no money, then none of this happens.”\n\n\n\nThe sheriff’s office also shared the following statement from the sheriff on the issue:\n\n\n\n“The Matrix staffing study confirms what we have been saying for years: the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office needs additional detention and administrative staff to effectively operate the Adult Detention Center. Meeting the needs of those in our care and ensuring compliance with Chapter 2911 of the Minnesota Administrative Rules related to jail facilities is a top priority for Sheriff Witt. The analysis recommended a phase-in approach to reach optimal staffing levels, including an increase to 318 detention deputies. As of today, there are 264 deputies working in the jail, which is just over the approved complement of 241. The analysis also recommended an increase of six sergeants from 23 to 29 and an increase of nine positions in the jail’s central records unit from 59 to 65.\n\n\n\n“Additionally, another independent staffing study done on our 911 Emergency Communications Facility (ECF), completed in February 2025, found that our facility is significantly understaffed and recommended an additional 19 telecommunicators, increasing from 54 to 73, to effectively operate the 911 call center. They also highlighted a variety of other areas within the ECF that were understaffed, including a recommendation to increase shift sergeants from nine to 12 and to increase records clerks from seven to 12. To date, the county board has not authorized additional staffing or funding for staffing to implement these recommendations. \n\n\n\n“I have been sounding the alarm for years on the need for adequate staffing – and appropriate funding for that staff. This year, my personnel budget is approximately $9.6 million short to pay for my approved complement of positions. These third-party studies articulate the need for a significant increase in staffing, and with that comes the need for additional funding to pay for the positions. I recognize the significant budgetary challenges the county is facing, but I will continue to advocate for public safety, as well as the wellness of the professionals at HCSO showing up to do this work every day. It is crucial for public safety that the county board makes a necessary investment to increase staffing immediately in both the Adult Detention Center and at our 911 Emergency Communications Facility. We have seen the budgetary consequences of inadequate staffing and inadequate funding, including the cost of annexing detainees to other counties. I urge the county board to be realistic about the needs and the consequences if they are not met.“\n\n\n\nFinal Report Hennepin Adult Detention Division ReportDownload\n\n\n\n\nThe post HCSO paying thousands to send inmates away, jail staffing concerns spike first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tracking-your-tax-dollars/hcso-paying-thousands-to-send-inmates-away-jail-staffing-concerns-spike/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:46:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FHCSO-OVER-BUDGET_PKG_KSTPf433_146_mxf_00.00.55.56.jpg","slug":"hcso-paying-thousands-to-send-inmates-away-jail-staffing-concerns-spike"},{"id":"kcc6n1","title":"Woman accused of assaulting authorities during search mistaken for immigration raid pleads guilty to lesser charge","excerpt":"A woman accused of assaulting law enforcement during a search warrant execution mistaken for an immigration raid last summer has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge.\n\n\n\nIsabel Lopez initially faced three felony counts of assaulting, resisting and impeding officers and one felony count of obstructi...","content":"A woman accused of assaulting law enforcement during a search warrant execution mistaken for an immigration raid last summer has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge.\n\n\n\nIsabel Lopez initially faced three felony counts of assaulting, resisting and impeding officers and one felony count of obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. \n\n\n\nRELATED: Charges: Woman assaulted law enforcement during search mistaken for immigration raid\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday, Lopez pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of assaulting, resisting and impeding officers and is ordered to pay $25 as part of the sentencing.\n\n\n\nAs previously reported, law enforcement agencies were executing eight federal search warrants across the Twin Cities on June 3, 2025. Authorities say the search warrants were related to several federal offenses, including human and narcotics trafficking and money laundering.\n\n\n\nThe investigation was related to the seizure of 900 pounds of methamphetamine, valued between $22 million and $25 million, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.\n\n\n\nOne of the search warrants was executed at Cuatro Milpas on Lake Street in Minneapolis. A crowd gathered shortly after, believing the law enforcement presence was to arrest undocumented immigrants, but authorities say this was incorrect and that they told the crowd about the search warrant. Prosecutors add that nobody was arrested.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Crowd forms around federal raid in Minneapolis; MPD says it wasn’t related to immigration\n\n\n\nAccording to prosecutors, Lopez kicked, punched and shoved law enforcement who were trying to execute the search warrant, despite others in the crowd trying to hold her back. She also threw a softball at the back of a Hennepin County deputy.\n\n\n\nWhen FBI agents tried to arrest Lopez for the assaults, she punched one in the head, according to prosecutors.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Woman accused of assaulting authorities during search mistaken for immigration raid pleads guilty to lesser charge first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/woman-accused-of-assaulting-authorities-during-search-mistaken-for-immigration-raid-pleads-guilty-to-lesser-charge/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-23T23:16:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2FIsabel-Lopez-Copy-3.jpg","slug":"woman-accused-of-assaulting-authorities-during-search-mistaken-for-immigration-raid-pleads-guilty-to"},{"id":"rcee6z","title":"Penny-a-day challenge offers simple way to save","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Penny-a-day challenge \n\n\n\nEven though they’re not being made anymore, saving your pennies can really add ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Penny-a-day challenge \n\n\n\nEven though they’re not being made anymore, saving your pennies can really add up. \n\n\n\nBecause your Money Matters, we’re taking a look at how the “Penny-a-Day Challenge” can help motivate you to invest in the future.\n\n\n\nHere’s how it works. You start out saving a penny the first day. Two cents on the second day, and keep adding an extra penny every day to the daily amount for a year.\n\n\n\nAfter completing all 365 days, you will have saved a total of nearly $668.\n\n\n\nFinancial experts say that by starting small, the challenge helps you build a consistent savings habit without causing a major impact on your budget.\n\n\n\nFor more Money Matters news, click the image below.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Penny-a-day challenge offers simple way to save first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/penny-a-day-challenge-offers-simple-way-to-save/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ashley Halbach","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:46:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FFEDERAL-GAS-TAX-CUT_PKG_00.00.02.36.jpg","slug":"penny-a-day-challenge-offers-simple-way-to-save"},{"id":"y3ntvr","title":"Jury finds woman accused of fatally stabbing boyfriend not guilty","excerpt":"A St. Paul woman accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend in 2024 was acquitted on Tuesday.\n\n\n\nA jury found 51-year-old Josephine Arlanda Edwards not guilty on a charge of second-degree murder on Tuesday morning, according to court records.\n\n\n\nEdwards was charged in February of 2024 in connectio...","content":"A St. Paul woman accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend in 2024 was acquitted on Tuesday.\n\n\n\nA jury found 51-year-old Josephine Arlanda Edwards not guilty on a charge of second-degree murder on Tuesday morning, according to court records.\n\n\n\nEdwards was charged in February of 2024 in connection with the death of her boyfriend, a 48-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in an apartment near Western Avenue North and West Cottage Avenue on Valentine’s Day.\n\n\n\nRELATED: St. Paul woman fatally stabbed boyfriend in back on Valentine’s Day, charges say\n\n\n\n\nThe post Jury finds woman accused of fatally stabbing boyfriend not guilty first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/jury-finds-woman-accused-of-fatally-stabbing-boyfriend-not-guilty/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:26:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F02%2FFatal-Stabbing.jpg","slug":"jury-finds-woman-accused-of-fatally-stabbing-boyfriend-not-guilty"},{"id":"qspbvd","title":"Minneapolis woman claims ‘inhumane and discriminatory treatment’ by ICE; DHS alleges ‘smear’","excerpt":"A Minneapolis woman is accusing federal immigration officers of “inhumane and discriminatory treatment” during Operation Metro Surge, an allegation Homeland Security is pushing back against.\n\n\n\nIt’s the latest filing alleging improper actions by federal law enforcement during the sweeping immigra...","content":"A Minneapolis woman is accusing federal immigration officers of “inhumane and discriminatory treatment” during Operation Metro Surge, an allegation Homeland Security is pushing back against.\n\n\n\nIt’s the latest filing alleging improper actions by federal law enforcement during the sweeping immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota. Several other cases filed in court, unlike this latest complaint, are still pending.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Class action: ICE detainees at Whipple Building routinely denied access to counsel\n\n\n\nRead the full complaint at the bottom of this article.\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nIn a formal complaint filed with the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties on Tuesday, Aliya Rahman says that she was on her way to a doctor’s appointment on Jan. 13 when she encountered several Department of Homeland Security or ICE officers.\n\n\n\nThe complaint notes that Rahman has multiple disabilities and suffers from autism and a traumatic brain injury. She and her attorneys allege that DHS agents shattered one of her vehicle’s windows, then dragged her from the car and forcefully held her on the ground.\n\n\n\nThe moment she was dragged away was captured and posted on social media, accumulating millions of views.\n\n\n\nRahman was then detained at the Whipple Federal Building and claims that she was denied medical care until she lost consciousness.\n\n\n\nEven after she was taken to a hospital and released that afternoon — Rahman was never cited or charged — she claims that ICE and DHS repeatedly attacked her online and insinuated that she’d committed a crime.\n\n\n\nA spokesperson for DHS told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that Rahman’s claim that she was denied medical care isn’t true and called the complaint “just another smear” against ICE. An agency statement added that obstructing law enforcement is “a federal crime and a felony,” but never claimed Rahman was obstructing.\n\n\n\nThe complaint claims violations of Rahman’s First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendment rights, as well as human rights breaches, and asks for an investigation into DHS actions and policies.\n\n\n\nWho is Rahman?\n\n\n\nRahman, a Bangladeshi American and U.S. citizen from Minneapolis, testified before Congress in February about her arrest and the actions of ICE officers.\n\n\n\nLater that month, she appeared at the State of the Union as Rep. Ilhan Omar’s guest. However, she was removed for disrupting President Donald Trump’s address and again hospitalized for what she and Omar called “aggressive force” by Capitol police.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Rep. Omar says guest at State of the Union address was removed, charged with unlawful conduct\n\n\n\n\n\nFILE – Aliya Rahman is detained by federal agents near the scene where Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE officer last week, Jan. 13, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray, File)\n\n\n\n\n\nAliya Rahman, who says she was dragged from her car by immigration agents after telling them she had a disability and then detained without immediate access to medical care or accommodations, appears during a Bicameral Public Forum on the Disproportionate Use of Force by DHS Agents, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)\n\n\n\n\n\nAliya Rahman is removed from the House chamber as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)\n\n\n\n\n\nRead the complaint below or by clicking here.\n\n\n\n2026.06.23-CRCL-Complaint-FINALDownload\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minneapolis woman claims ‘inhumane and discriminatory treatment’ by ICE; DHS alleges ‘smear’ first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/minneapolis-woman-claims-inhumane-and-discriminatory-treatment-by-ice-dhs-alleges-smear/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:21:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26013709147324-scaled-e1782252731523.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-woman-claims-inhumane-and-discriminatory-treatment-by-ice-dhs-alleges-smear"},{"id":"uolo9l","title":"KS95’s Staci and Hutch are out as Twin Cities afternoon-drive radio hosts","excerpt":"Their contracts were not renewed by Hubbard’s pop-music station.","content":"Their contracts were not renewed by Hubbard’s pop-music station.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/ks95-staci-matthews-greg-hutchinson-dan-seeman-hubbard-broadcasting/601860659","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:00:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"ks95s-staci-and-hutch-are-out-as-twin-cities-afternoon-drive-radio-hosts"},{"id":"5rqx0h","title":"Minneapolis police chief search: Frey outlines 16-week process to replace O’Hara","excerpt":"Minneapolis is aiming to have its new police chief by mid-fall, according to a timeline released by the mayor on Tuesday.\n\n\n\nInterim Police Chief Bill Peterson is currently in the position after former Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigned four weeks ago, near the end of May. O’Hara resigned after a...","content":"Minneapolis is aiming to have its new police chief by mid-fall, according to a timeline released by the mayor on Tuesday.\n\n\n\nInterim Police Chief Bill Peterson is currently in the position after former Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigned four weeks ago, near the end of May. O’Hara resigned after an investigation found he interfered with a prior investigation into his own conduct.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Brian O’Hara resigns as Minneapolis police chief after report shows he interfered with investigation into his conduct\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced his six-step, 16-week timeline for selecting a new chief, starting with “project design and stakeholder engagement.”\n\n\n\nBelow is Mayor Frey’s timeline:\n\n\n\n\nProject design and stakeholder engagement: Gather feedback, conduct interviews with Minneapolis police officers to survey what characteristics they would like for the next chief, and hosting city council focus groups.\n\n\n\nPosting and recruitment: Launch a recruitment campaign and post the position.\n\n\n\nScreening interviews: Conduct candidate evaluations and initial screenings.\n\n\n\nFirst-round interviews\n\n\n\nSecond-round interviews\n\n\n\nFinal interviews and selection\n\n\n\n\nIn October or November, a nomination will be submitted to the Minneapolis City Council for review and confirmation.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Search for permanent Minneapolis police chief has not started yet, commissioner says\n\n\n\n“Selecting a police chief is one of the most important decisions a mayor can make,” Frey said. “We’ve made significant progress to make Minneapolis safer over the last several years, but we still have work to do. This position demands someone who can lead a complex department, support officers, build trust with residents, and continue delivering results — both fighting crime and making reforms. Filling this role is a priority, so we’re going to conduct a thorough search and get this right.” \n\n\n\n“The next Chief of Police will inherit a department that is making real progress to make Minneapolis safer, and our community expects continued results,” added Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette. “We are searching for a leader who can inspire confidence both inside and outside the department—someone who will support our officers, partner with our communities, and continue building a public safety system that is effective, accountable, and worthy of the trust of every resident.”\n\n\n\nThe last search for a Minneapolis police chief took 8 months, Minneapolis noted. Four months is more on par with other city staffing hires.\nThe post Minneapolis police chief search: Frey outlines 16-week process to replace O’Hara first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minneapolis-police-chief-search-frey-outlines-16-week-process-to-replace-ohara/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:05:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FLEAH-FREY-ONE-ON-ONE_PKG_00.00.25.18.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-police-chief-search-frey-outlines-16-week-process-to-replace-ohara"},{"id":"tcklvm","title":"Watch: Rosemount’s championship success fuels push for girls flag football recognition","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Rosemount Girls Flag Football is paving the way for future athletes \n\n\n\nJust three days after winning the...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Rosemount Girls Flag Football is paving the way for future athletes \n\n\n\nJust three days after winning the 2026 Minnesota Girls Flag Football League championship, the Rosemount Irish were honored by the Minnesota Vikings at the team’s final minicamp practice at TCO Performance Center.  \n\n\n\nRosemount captured the title with a dominant 45-12 victory over Rogers, led by junior quarterback Talia Vescio’s seven-touchdown performance.  \n\n\n\nThe Vikings, who sponsor and organize the league, welcomed the team as part of their continued commitment to growing girls flag football across Minnesota. That growth has been substantial, with the league expanding from just four teams in 2024 to 104 teams in 2026.  \n\n\n\nThe celebration comes as the sport continues its push for official recognition after the Minnesota State High School League recently delayed a vote on granting girls flag football emerging sport status until the fall.  \n\n\n\nDespite the postponement, support from the Vikings and rapidly increasing participation across the state continue to build momentum toward eventual sanctioning. \nThe post Watch: Rosemount’s championship success fuels push for girls flag football recognition first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/uncategorized/watch-rosemounts-championship-success-fuels-push-for-girls-flag-football-recognition/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Piper Murray","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:10:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FPKG-Girls-Flag-Football.00_00_15_57.Still001.jpg","slug":"watch-rosemounts-championship-success-fuels-push-for-girls-flag-football-recognition"},{"id":"wvecvo","title":"Man charged in Brooklyn Center bus stabbing that left victim ‘likely’ permanently paralyzed","excerpt":"A Minneapolis man is charged after he allegedly stabbed a man on a city bus in Brooklyn Center, leaving doctors to say the victim will likely be permanently paralyzed.\n\n\n\nAccording to a criminal complaint, Metro Transit officers responded on June 17 to a bus fight near Brooklyn Road and 65th Aven...","content":"A Minneapolis man is charged after he allegedly stabbed a man on a city bus in Brooklyn Center, leaving doctors to say the victim will likely be permanently paralyzed.\n\n\n\nAccording to a criminal complaint, Metro Transit officers responded on June 17 to a bus fight near Brooklyn Road and 65th Avenue North. Officers later identified 27-year-old Darshawn Turner as the man accused of stabbing another man in the side of the head.\n\n\n\nAt the scene, officers found a man stabbed in his left temple and bleeding “profusely,” according to court records. Hospital records said doctors performed a craniotomy because of a blood clot in his brain and said he would likely suffer permanent paralysis on at least half his body.\n\n\n\nWhat happened on the bus?\n\n\n\nMetro Transit investigators identified Turner after reviewing surveillance footage from the day leading up to the fight.\n\n\n\nAccording to the complaint, Turner was at a liquor store buying alcohol before getting onto the bus. Once on the bus, the man and Turner started fighting. The complaint said Turner later got off the bus and challenged the man to get off too.\n\n\n\nAt one point, the door started to close, but Turner pried it back open. Court records said that is when Turner stabbed the man in his left temple.\n\n\n\nArrest and charges\n\n\n\nThe bus driver then closed the rear door and drove away, leaving Turner behind. On June 20, officers arrested Turner and found a knife inside his bag.\n\n\n\nIn a statement, Turner admitted he got into a fight with the man after the man stared at him. According to court records, Turner also said the man spit on him after he got off the bus, which led to the stabbing.\n\n\n\nTurner said he was drunk and did not know what he did with the knife. Court records list two assault charges against him, including first-degree assault causing great bodily harm.\n\n\n\nRecords also show Turner had an active warrant from 2025 in a case where he allegedly stabbed a man at another Brooklyn Center bus station.\n\n\n\nHe remains in the Hennepin County Jail and is set to make his first court appearance Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Man charged in Brooklyn Center bus stabbing that left victim ‘likely’ permanently paralyzed first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/man-charged-in-brooklyn-center-bus-stabbing-that-left-victim-likely-permanently-paralyzed/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina-Salguero-kn-62","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:46:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDarshawn-Turner-Mugshot.png","slug":"man-charged-in-brooklyn-center-bus-stabbing-that-left-victim-likely-permanently-paralyzed"},{"id":"jct1x0","title":"New state-by-state ranking shows where Americans are most independent","excerpt":"As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, a new study reveals the most independent states in the nation, ranking them on everything from financial stability to government dependence.","content":"As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, a new study reveals the most independent states in the nation, ranking them on everything from financial stability to government dependence.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/states-where-americans-most-independent-data","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:07:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fman-american-flag-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"new-state-by-state-ranking-shows-where-americans-are-most-independent"},{"id":"ngc83n","title":"Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation","excerpt":"A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.","content":"A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/texas-7-year-old-saves-toddler-brother-from-drowning-earns-rare-sheriffs-commendation","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:38:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fpatrick-and-liam.png","slug":"texas-7-year-old-saves-toddler-brother-from-drowning-earns-rare-sheriffs-commendation"},{"id":"qlbxuf","title":"At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated","excerpt":"At least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday.","content":"At least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/least-one-tourist-dead-after-massive-fire-nearly-destroys-caribbean-resort-1690-evacuated","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T17:19:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-20-at-1.02.57-pm.png","slug":"at-least-one-tourist-dead-after-massive-fire-nearly-destroys-caribbean-resort-1690-evacuated"},{"id":"altah2","title":"Minnesota weather: Patchy sun with scattered afternoon and evening storms Tuesday","excerpt":"A mild Tuesday brings highs in the 70s across Minnesota, with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and evening. There is a level 1 marginal risk of severe weather for western Minnesota.","content":"A mild Tuesday brings highs in the 70s across Minnesota, with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and evening. There is a level 1 marginal risk of severe weather for western Minnesota.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/weather/minnesota-weather-forecast-june-23-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:33:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsevere-risk-map-sized.jpg","slug":"minnesota-weather-patchy-sun-with-scattered-afternoon-and-evening-storms-tuesday"},{"id":"lzbne0","title":"Celebrate the Fourth of July in Saint Paul","excerpt":"Celebrate the Fourth of July in Saint Paul\n\n\n\n\nThe post Celebrate the Fourth of July in Saint Paul first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Celebrate the Fourth of July in Saint Paul\n\n\n\n\nThe post Celebrate the Fourth of July in Saint Paul first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.stpaul.gov/news/celebrate-fourth-july-saint-paul","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina-Salguero-kn-62","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:41:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-in-saint-paul"},{"id":"4cd7tu","title":"Minneapolis woman facing manslaughter charges for death of 3-month-old","excerpt":"A Minneapolis woman is facing charges for allegedly taking a sleeping pill and suffocating her 3-month-old daughter in her sleep.\n\n\n\nAlexsia Brina Miller, 31, was charged Tuesday with one count of second-degree manslaughter.\n\n\n\nOn Jan. 5, Minneapolis police responded to an unspecified residence o...","content":"A Minneapolis woman is facing charges for allegedly taking a sleeping pill and suffocating her 3-month-old daughter in her sleep.\n\n\n\nAlexsia Brina Miller, 31, was charged Tuesday with one count of second-degree manslaughter.\n\n\n\nOn Jan. 5, Minneapolis police responded to an unspecified residence on a report that a baby was not breathing, according to a criminal complaint.\n\n\n\nFirst responders found a 3-month-old baby at the home, who was later declared dead by paramedics, court records state.\n\n\n\nAn investigation by law enforcement showed Miller called 911 and said she had been sleeping with the baby when she woke up and found the baby not breathing. The complaint added that when Miller spoke to police at the scene, she said the baby had been sleeping in the crib.\n\n\n\nWhile speaking with authorities later, Miller admitted she was sleeping with the baby and had taken a sleeping pill before going to bed. She added she woke up with her arm on top of the baby.\n\n\n\nA medical examiner confirmed the baby’s cause of death to be positional asphyxia.\n\n\n\nMiller is not currently in custody. She is due in court July 9 for a first appearance.\nThe post Minneapolis woman facing manslaughter charges for death of 3-month-old first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/minneapolis-woman-facing-manslaughter-charges-for-death-of-3-month-old/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:20:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F12%2FGavel-court-trial-justice.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-woman-facing-manslaughter-charges-for-death-of-3-month-old"},{"id":"g5kgov","title":"7 Minnesota providers among 455 charged in nationwide $6.5B ‘health care fraud takedown’","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Hundreds charged in national fraud operation \n\n\n\nSeven Minnesota providers are part of the historic “Nati...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Hundreds charged in national fraud operation \n\n\n\nSeven Minnesota providers are part of the historic “National Health Care Fraud Takedown” announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Justice and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.\n\n\n\nAltogether, the DOJ says 455 people are charged in alleged health care fraud and opioid abuse schemes as part of the “takedown” across 45 states and territories. Collectively, those charged are accused of falsely claiming over $6.5 billion. Watch that full press conference below.\n\n\n\nJump to Section: Details | Breakdown | DHS Response\n\n\n\nMinnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office confirmed that Minnesota’s MFCU charged seven people accused of fraudulently billing more than $700,000 in total. Those charged locally are:\n\n\n\n\nTremayne Lemar Jackson,\n\n\n\nChristine Marie Pryor,\n\n\n\nFernando Navarro,\n\n\n\nShawki Elsaid,\n\n\n\nAhmed Agwa,\n\n\n\nEdward Sherrod, and\n\n\n\nJessica Wavra.\n\n\n\n\nDespite the DOJ announcing the nationwide totals, Ellison’s office is prosecuting the local cases. Each faces counts of theft-false representation, the charge generally used in local fraud cases.\n\n\n\nREAD MORE: KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Most Minnesotans critical of fraud, efforts to stop it; most important issues\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nJackson is charged in Ramsey County with claiming to provide over 6,000 hours of personal care assistant services that he billed for $125,000. The MFCU says Jackson couldn’t have provided those services over the two-year period he claimed because he was working as a college basketball coach in Kansas.\n\n\n\nPryor, charged in Clay County, claimed over $150,000 for providing psychotherapy and counseling services despite having no license or credentials to do so, MFCU says. Instead, she used the identities of three people licensed for those services.\n\n\n\nNavarro claimed to have provided services totaling $70,000 in reimbursements to a child for more than two years after the child had moved to California, MFCU says. He’s charged in Hennepin County.\n\n\n\n\nActing Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche announces the results of the 2026 National Health Care Fraud TAKEDOWN: 455 defendants charged in connection with $6.5+ BILLION in alleged fraud\"This announcement marks the greatest combined federal and state effort in combating health… pic.twitter.com/piVY4uGk2F&mdash; U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) June 23, 2026\n\n\n\n\nElsaid is accused of submitting more 1,655 fraudulent claims, totaling more than $182,000, for services he allegedly rendered while either he or the supposed recipient was out of the country, MFCU says.\n\n\n\nAgwa, like Elsaid, is charged in Anoka County for billing services while he or the recipient was out of the country. MFCU says he claimed more than $94,000 in services, including nearly 100 hours after the recipient died.\n\n\n\nSherrod is charged in Ramsey County with billing over $60,000 in services while working at another job at the same time, MFCU says.\n\n\n\nWavra billed $29,000 in services that she didn’t provide, MFCU says. She’s charged in Polk County.\n\n\n\n“I have no patience for anyone who would steal our tax dollars, especially when those tax dollars are meant to provide health care for low-income Minnesotans who couldn’t afford it otherwise,” Ellison said. “My Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is one of the best in the nation, and today’s charges demonstrate that we are working hard day in and day out to hold Medicaid fraudsters accountable and recover the tax dollars they stole from hardworking Minnesotans.”\n\n\n\nBreakdown\n\n\n\nOf the seven Minnesota cases, Ellison’s office says the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) flagged two of them, health insurer UCare referred two, Crystal police forwarded two, and a private citizen contacted MFCU about one.\n\n\n\nSince 2019, Ellison’s office says the MFCU has gotten 340 convictions for Medicaid fraud and won $90 million in judgments and recoveries.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Minnesota Attorney General’s fraud unit expects funding boost — but what’s its track record?\n\n\n\nMinnesota lawmakers approved an extra $1.2 million in funding this year for the MFCU, money that will be used to hire 18 more staff members, per Ellison’s office. More money is earmarked for the office in the next budget cycle.\n\n\n\nRELATED: DHS: Only 2,000 of 5,600 high-risk Medicaid providers revalidated upon review\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDHS Response\n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Department of Human Services says five of the seven cases announced Tuesday were terminated from the state’s Medicaid program and the other two weren’t enrolled with DHS and were acted on by managed care organizations.\n\n\n\nDHS added that since Jan. 1, 2025, it has stopped payment to 695 providers based on credible allegations of fraud and made more than 655 referrals to law enforcement.\n\n\n\nStatement from DHS Inspector General James Clark:\n\n\n\n“We applaud today’s charges from the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. The Minnesota Department of Human Services has been working with our partners in law enforcement, sharing credible evidence of fraud when we find it and by supporting the prosecutors who build cases to charge criminals.\n\n\n\n“DHS referred two of the cases announced today to the Attorney General’s Office in 2024 and cut off payments to many of these providers two years ago or more.\n\n\n\n“My office continues to use its administrative power to shut off money to fraudulent Medicaid providers as soon as we uncover credible allegations of fraud. We’ll continue to provide law enforcement with billing and ownership information, investigative files and other relevant documentation. And as I’ve said before, I fully expect we’ll see more charges in the future.”\n\n\n\nWatch the DOJ’s full press conference below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post 7 Minnesota providers among 455 charged in nationwide $6.5B ‘health care fraud takedown’ first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/7-minnesota-providers-among-455-charged-in-nationwide-6-5b-health-care-fraud-takedown/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:53:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fkeith-ellison-01-09-26.jpg","slug":"7-minnesota-providers-among-455-charged-in-nationwide-65b-health-care-fraud-takedown"},{"id":"krtby","title":"Federal appeals court allows the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations","excerpt":"A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border.\nA divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit threw out a...","content":"A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border.\nA divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit threw out a lower court decision that temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s expanded use of expedited removal. The ruling was a big victory for the Republican administration, which views the expansion of so-called expedited removal as a key tool for carrying out its mass deportation policy.\nExpedited removal — quick deportation without a chance to appear before a judge — has previously been applied to migrants arriving by sea or caught at or near the border shortly after crossing.\nIn January, Trump expanded its use to undocumented migrants all over the United States. Immigration agents began whisking migrants away from courthouses where they had gone for immigration proceedings and then removing them from the country within days. \n“The Trump administration’s push for fast-track deportations will subject people to an unfair and error-prone system,” Anand Balakrishnan, senior staff attorney with the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights Project, said in a statement.\nBalakrishnan represented plaintiffs in arguments before the appellate panel and said its ruling “undermines the fundamental principle that people receive due process when the government seeks to deport them.”\nDC Circuit Judge Justin R. Walker, one of the judges on the panel, said the plaintiffs had not shown the expanded use of expedited removal violated due process rights. Immigrants received notice of removal proceedings and were given a chance to respond, he wrote in his opinion. \nWalker and the second judge in the majority, Neomi Rao, were appointed by Trump. The third judge on the panel was appointed by President Barack Obama, a Democrat.\nWalker said there was no requirement that the administration inform immigrants that they can avoid expedited removal if they can show they have been in the United States for more than two years. \n“The constitutional requirement is notice of the action the government is taking and the grounds for it, plus an opportunity to respond,” he wrote, adding that the plaintiffs’ “contrary reasoning would require immigration officers to provide what amounts to legal advice.”\nWalker and Rao vacated an order by U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb that put the expanded use of expedited removal on hold. Cobb, who was appointed by President Joe Biden, a Democrat, ruled in August that the administration had not developed procedures to ensure migrants were not wrongly deported under the expedited process.\nThe plaintiffs had put forward “substantial evidence” that the expedited removal process, on the contrary, carried a high risk of error when applied more broadly, Cobb said. The ruling cited examples of people who had lived in the U.S. for far longer than two years but were still ordered to be removed in expedited proceedings.\nIn his opinion, Walker acknowledged evidence of such errors, but said they resulted from “individual officers’ failure to follow the law — not defects in the written directives under review or the procedures they incorporate.”\nThe Trump administration has argued that its expansion of expedited removal includes protections to prevent arbitrary removal. In a court filing in October, Justice Department attorneys said Cobb’s ruling was an “egregious error” that was depriving the administration of an “essential tool to combat the unprecedented surge of illegal immigration over the past few years” and efficiently deport potentially millions of people.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Federal appeals court allows the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-us-headlines/federal-appeals-court-allows-the-trump-administration-to-resume-expanded-use-of-speedy-deportations/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:47:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FUS_Immigration_Detention_Warehouses_63295.jpg","slug":"federal-appeals-court-allows-the-trump-administration-to-resume-expanded-use-of-speedy-deportations"},{"id":"o5akbq","title":"The Great Midwest Rib Fest","excerpt":"The Great Midwest Rib Fest.\nThe post The Great Midwest Rib Fest first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"The Great Midwest Rib Fest.\nThe post The Great Midwest Rib Fest first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://mysticlake.com/shows-and-events/the-great-midwest-rib-fest","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:55:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmysticlake.com%2Fshows-and-events%2Fthe-great-midwest-rib-fest%2F_jcr_content%2FsocialImage.coreimg.jpeg%2F1684417177023%2F11952-ribfest2023-featured-landingpagecards-768x500-v1.jpeg","slug":"the-great-midwest-rib-fest"},{"id":"z3nnix","title":"Bad defense, little offense add up as Twins falter against World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers","excerpt":"Austin Voth was rocked in his Twins debut and the Dodgers won 12-3 behind a productive game from River Falls native Alex Call.","content":"Austin Voth was rocked in his Twins debut and the Dodgers won 12-3 behind a productive game from River Falls native Alex Call.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/los-angeles-dodgers-beat-minnesota-twins-score-shohei-ohtani-alex-call/601848584","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T05:04:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"bad-defense-little-offense-add-up-as-twins-falter-against-world-series-champion-los-angeles-dodgers"},{"id":"71snul","title":"Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution Tuesday seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve a conflict that the administration launched on its own and now needs Congress to fund....","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution Tuesday seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve a conflict that the administration launched on its own and now needs Congress to fund.\nIt was the 10th time the Senate has tried to stop the war, and the outcome, on a vote of 50-48, was a stunning turnaround from past efforts. While the resolution is largely symbolic, and does not carry the full force of law, it reflects the growing concerns from a number of Republican lawmakers in both the House and Senate over both the war and the deal Trump struck with Iran to end it. The House approved the resolution earlier this month.\nTrump responded angrily Tuesday night on his Truth Social platform, calling the vote “poorly timed and meaningless” and saying it “provided aid and comfort” to Iran.\nSenate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said, “Time after time, the vast majority of Senate Republicans sided with Trump and his war instead of the American people.” \nSchumer said Americans have paid the price for “Trump’s historic blunder in Iran. It’ll go down in the history books as one of the worst foreign policy forays America has ever made.”\nIn the past, as many as four GOP senators have voted for the war powers resolutions, and they did so Tuesday — Republicans Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana. One Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, voted against. \nTrump bashed the four Republicans as losers, saying, “These senators have made my job more difficult.” \nOn this vote, the absence of two Republicans, including Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who was admitted to the hospital recently for an undisclosed matter, left the GOP without a full majority to halt the effort. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., also missed the vote.\nThe vote comes as the Pentagon is seeking $80 billion from Congress mostly for the Iran war as it backfills munitions and stockpiles.\n              Trump to meet senators as Republicans balk at Iran deal \nTrump himself is headed to the Capitol on Wednesday to meet with GOP senators after Vice President JD Vance was overseas working to negotiate with Iran to end its nuclear ambitions — which had been among the stated rationales for the war. \nThe president is not pleased with the Republicans who have been critical of the deal he struck with Iran, according to one GOP senator granted anonymity to discuss the private dynamics. \nThe terms of the Iran deal are spelled out in a memorandum of understanding that Trump signed last week, starting a 60-day clock for the sides to reach a broader agreement over ending Iran’s nuclear program. \nBut Republicans have particularly objected to the $300 billion fund to help Iran rebuild, which is far greater than the $1.7 billion then-President Barack Obama refunded the country under his administration’s 2015 Iran deal. \n“I believe President Trump is getting very poor advice on Iran,” Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said last week on his podcast after the deal was made public.\n              Democrats have repeatedly forced Iran votes\nOver and again, Democrats have been forcing votes on the Iran war, almost since the U.S. and Israel launched missile strikes on Iran on Feb. 28.\nNearly each week they’re in session, the Senate Democrats have put forward war powers resolutions, but they have failed to amass the majority needed for passage in the narrowly split chamber, where Trump’s Republican Party holds the majority. Trump would almost certainly veto any measure that passed.\nThe House pushed its own version to passage earlier this month, with four Republicans joining all Democrats in approving the war powers resolution, over the objections of House Speaker Mike Johnson and the GOP leadership.\nWhile the House- and Senate-passed resolution does not go to the president for his signature, passage stands as a powerful, if symbolic, statement from Congress and a rebuke of the administration’s military actions. \nSen. Tim Kaine, the Democrat from Virginia who has led his party’s efforts, said the pause in warfighting, as Trump’s team works to shore up a fragile ceasefire, provides the perfect time for Congress to step back and assess “what should the next chapter be.”\n              Hegseth seeks $80 billion from Congress for the Iran war\nDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth is on Capitol Hill this week, seeking roughly $80 billion in supplemental funding to shore up defense supplies in the aftermath of the Iran war, which is drawing scrutiny when many Americans are reeling from high gas prices and costs of living.\nThe Pentagon early on had estimated the war cost $11.3 billion during its first week, and senators said experts put the overall price tag of Operation Epic Fury higher, at some $100 billion.\nThe Defense Department’s funding request is part of a broader beef-up of military money the White House wants as part of its budget request this year.\nHouse Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Tuesday, “We should not spend another dime of taxpayer dollars on Operation Epic Failure.” \nThe Trump administration is seeking $1.5 trillion in defense funding this year — a nearly 50% increase — including $350 billion that it wants in a so-called budget reconciliation package. Johnson and GOP leaders are working to pass that package on their own, over the objections of Democrats, much the way they approved Trump’s big tax cuts bill last year.\nThe 2025 tax cuts package also included a sizable increase for the military.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/senate-for-first-time-approves-a-war-powers-resolution-in-a-rebuke-to-trump-over-iran-conflict/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:37:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FCongress_Trump_57591.jpg","slug":"senate-for-first-time-approves-a-war-powers-resolution-in-a-rebuke-to-trump-over-iran-conflict"},{"id":"vvbuy4","title":"Dave Matthews Band show at Mystic Lake Amphitheater postponed due to storms","excerpt":"Tuesday’s concert was to be one of the first near-sellouts at the new Shakopee venue, which will now host DMB in late August.","content":"Tuesday’s concert was to be one of the first near-sellouts at the new Shakopee venue, which will now host DMB in late August.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/dave-matthews-band-show-at-mystic-lake-amphitheater-postponed-due-to-storms/601860722","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:49:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"dave-matthews-band-show-at-mystic-lake-amphitheater-postponed-due-to-storms"},{"id":"5o88vd","title":"Boy reunited with beloved stuffed dog after MSP airport staff bands together to find it","excerpt":"More than 1,500 items a month end up at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s lost and found. Most don’t have quite such a happy ending.","content":"More than 1,500 items a month end up at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s lost and found. Most don’t have quite such a happy ending.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/boy-reunited-with-beloved-stuffed-dog-after-msp-staff-bands-together-to-find-it/601860507","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:37:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"boy-reunited-with-beloved-stuffed-dog-after-msp-airport-staff-bands-together-to-find-it"},{"id":"4sxuur","title":"Is All-Star guard Anthony Edwards unhappy in Minnesota? Here’s what we know.","excerpt":"Despite an exit from the NBA playoffs and the trade of Julius Randle, Edwards is unlikely to request that the Wolves send him to another team.","content":"Despite an exit from the NBA playoffs and the trade of Julius Randle, Edwards is unlikely to request that the Wolves send him to another team.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/anthony-edwards-minnesota-timberwolves-roster-nba-draft-2026-news-giannis-antetokounmpo-miami-heat/601860491","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:15:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"is-all-star-guard-anthony-edwards-unhappy-in-minnesota-heres-what-we-know"},{"id":"l1y4k7","title":"Is there hope for St. Paul and Michelin?","excerpt":"As another landlocked city is quietly added to the Great Lakes dining guide for 2027, St. Paul continues talks with Michelin about possible “opportunities.”","content":"As another landlocked city is quietly added to the Great Lakes dining guide for 2027, St. Paul continues talks with Michelin about possible “opportunities.”","url":"https://www.startribune.com/is-there-hope-for-st-paul-and-michelin/601860230","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"is-there-hope-for-st-paul-and-michelin"},{"id":"96lb0h","title":"St. Paul’s curious golf-course bans could soon be out of bounds","excerpt":"In a play for more revenue, the city could allow mini-golf and nighttime driving range hours.","content":"In a play for more revenue, the city could allow mini-golf and nighttime driving range hours.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/st-pauls-curious-golf-course-bans-could-soon-be-out-of-bounds/601858831","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"st-pauls-curious-golf-course-bans-could-soon-be-out-of-bounds"},{"id":"7598uq","title":"11th Annual Joe & Bill’s Lemonade Stand","excerpt":"11th Annual Joe & Bill’s Lemonade Stand\n\n\n\n\nThe post 11th Annual Joe & Bill’s Lemonade Stand first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"11th Annual Joe & Bill’s Lemonade Stand\n\n\n\n\nThe post 11th Annual Joe & Bill’s Lemonade Stand first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.facebook.com/donate/998870322548386/1325855759685594","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina-Salguero-kn-62","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:31:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"11th-annual-joe-bills-lemonade-stand"},{"id":"6sis6b","title":"Minneapolis Park Board votes to close Minnehaha Dog Park amid intense public debate","excerpt":"Despite a last-minute push from dog owners to delay the decision, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted on Wednesday, June 17, to close the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park by the end of the year.\n\n\n\nThe decision came after a raucous meeting and a petition that gathered more than 1,000 sign...","content":"Despite a last-minute push from dog owners to delay the decision, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted on Wednesday, June 17, to close the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park by the end of the year.\n\n\n\nThe decision came after a raucous meeting and a petition that gathered more than 1,000 signatures to delay the decision for more public comment.\n\n\n\nThe Minnehaha Dog Park runs along the Mississippi River below the source of Mni Owe Sni, or Coldwater Spring, on land that is considered sacred to the Dakota and other tribes. \n\n\n\nThe land will remain open to the public but Park Board President Tom Olsen said the resolution will require dog owners to have their pets on leash when visiting the area.\n\n\n\nThe Park Board’s planning committee voted on June 3 to recommend creating a plan to close the dog park. Prior to Wednesday’s vote of the full board, Commissioner Cathy Abene introduced an amendment to delay a decision until Sept. 16 to gather more public input.\n\n\n\nAt Wednesday night’s meeting, which drew a raucous, overflow crowd, close to three dozen speakers testified, most in support of Abene’s amendment. Each speaker was followed by clapping, cheers and some boos.\n\n\n\nThe amendment failed to pass; Abene was the lone vote opposing the immediate decision to decommission the dog park.\n\n\n\n“I certainly understand that this is a change that is not pleasant for a lot of people,” Commissioner Jason Garcia said after the resolution passed. “But at the same time … this is about rectifying an ongoing harm, and the longer that we put off that addressing of harm, the more that it causes harm to people who have often had the least amount of voice and say on what goes on here on their ancestral lands.” \n\n\n\nThe National Park Service and the Minnesota Historical Society first raised an issue relating to Mni Owe Sni’s neighboring dog park to the Park Board in November 2024. They suggested fencing of the park, to prevent dog owners from taking their unleashed dogs outside the designated recreation area onto Park Service and Historical Society land, which detracted “from the sacredness of the sight and its traditional uses.” \n\n\n\nOn June 3, following a study item presentation to the Park Board’s planning committee, committee members advanced a resolution to decommission the dog park, due to its “incompatibility” with the Mni Owe Sni’s preservation and tribal use and the land’s sacred nature.\n\n\n\nMni Owe Sni has been a burial ground and ceremonial site for tribal nations for 13,000 years. The area holds not only historical and archeological significance but also spiritual and familial ones. \n\n\n\nSigns at the Minnehaha Dog Park, pictured June 5, 2026, invite visitors to learn more about the historical and cultural significance of the area. Credit: Aaron Nesheim | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nAmong the speakers Wednesday was Erica Crazy Hawk, who as a member of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe shared her family’s trauma with internment camp and sexual assault. \n\n\n\n“We haven’t even found our bones yet,” Crazy Hawk said. “I should be able to come back and pray on my [expletive] land.” \n\n\n\nMike Forcia, a Bad River Anishinaabe activist, also insisted on the necessity of the park’s closure to off-leash dogs. He referenced the traumatic history of the land’s colonization by European settlers and insisted that there was no other way but to follow through with the resolution. He then addressed the white audience of the Board’s meeting, telling them they should not have a say in the decision. \n\n\n\n“We all know what’s going to happen. This park is going to be closed,” Forcia said. “It’s going to happen, I just don’t know why it’s not closed today. You already know the harms that it’s been doing, you’ve already been told what’s been going on … Imagine that area before the white man, before the pilgrims, pioneers and settlers, the extreme white Christian terrorists, who showed up on this land, imagine what the Dakota were going through …You guys have no say in this whatsoever.” \n\n\n\nThese views were opposed by the remaining majority of the speakers, who cited the city’s lack of areas for dogs to safely swim in, explore and play. Minneapolis dog owner Carter Casmaer, who started a petition against the off-leash park’s closure, told board members the decision deserved more input. \n\n\n\n“You ignore dissenting voices within or outside of the Native community, using the religious preferences of a single group and incorporating them into public policy making,” Casmaer said.  \n\n\n\n“This is what punching down on dogs looks like, loud and clear,” he added. “It’s a bad look for the board and an embarrassment for Minneapolis.”\n\n\n\nFor the remainder of the meeting, Casmaer held up a sign that said “No dog is illegal.” \n\n\n\nAndrea Williams, who has been going to the dog park for 15 years, emphasized the importance of sharing land among different cultural groups and the harm to the community values the decommissioning of the off-leash dog park would signal. \n\n\n\n“Closing this dog park is the wrong decision because you’re removing the fellowship and the community that stands behind me,” Williams said, looking over her shoulder at the audience. “I recognize a lot of these faces, I know them by their dogs. I do not argue that the land is [not] special, it is, but there are only so many resources that we have as the public of this community, and we have to share those resources.” \n\n\n\nAs the discussion wrapped up Commissioner Meg Forney reminded the audience that the board welcomes input into the location of a site to replace the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park, as the resolution requires.\n\n\nThe post Minneapolis Park Board votes to close Minnehaha Dog Park amid intense public debate appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/minneapolis-board-votes-close-minnehaha-off-leash-dog-park/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Viktorie Spurná","publishDate":"2026-06-18T16:14:13.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMinnehahaDogPark-08987.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"minneapolis-park-board-votes-to-close-minnehaha-dog-park-amid-intense-public-debate"},{"id":"mtqo3r","title":"Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The saga over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool took a turn as President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over recent damage. The president’s troubled $14-million-plus rehabilitation project has become a visceral flashpoint over law enforcement, ae...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The saga over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool took a turn as President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over recent damage. The president’s troubled $14-million-plus rehabilitation project has become a visceral flashpoint over law enforcement, aesthetics and environmental concerns ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations.\nIn a social media post, Trump claimed without supporting evidence that there had been a “350-foot gash” in the paint as the administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix the botched renovation before the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration next week. He has also said, including again on Tuesday, that the federal government would release images to substantiate his claim.\nTrump pledged to beautify the century-old Reflecting Pool ahead of the anniversary celebrations, draining its water and having the bottom painted a color he dubbed “American flag blue.” But since the site was restored, its water has been plagued with algae bloom and pieces of the new coating appeared to be peeling off the bottom.\nTrump, without evidence, has repeatedly blamed the peeling paint on vandalism.\n“It was purposefully and criminally done, and somebody had to work very hard, probably in the dark of night, to create such a condition,” Trump wrote Tuesday, adding that another seven people were cited for allegedly damaging the pool. \nThe U.S. Park Police and the Interior Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the arrests or Trump’s claim of vandalism. \nThe Associated Press verified that one man was arrested after touching the already-peeling paint. He said he wanted to examine the new coating, touching a still-attached chunk briefly then letting go shortly after a park worker told him to.\n              A maintenance problem morphs into a law enforcement issue\nNational Guard members and Park Police have been patrolling the deck around the pool after Trump insisted over the weekend that vandals were responsible for damage to the liner, without providing evidence.\nCrews were seen adding fencing near the area late Tuesday. An Interior spokeswoman said the Reflecting Pool “was always set to be fenced off ahead of the 4th of July,” noting that one of the launch pads for the fireworks is near the pool.\n“With the increase in vandalism by leftist activists, the fencing is going up earlier than originally planned to ensure no more damage is done to this historic site,” spokeswoman Katie Martin said in an email. She did not provide evidence of her claim about the political leanings of possible vandals.\nTrump said Tuesday that the Interior Department will release images of alleged vandalism at the pool. Pressed by reporters after Air Force One landed in Pennsylvania for a visit to a trucking company, Trump said Interior is “going to share” photos and videos of the alleged vandalism, which remains unverified.\nThe president had said on Monday that the images existed and the federal government would provide them. No photos were made public as of Tuesday afternoon.\nThe arrests highlighted what’s expected to be tightened security in the capital ahead of and during the 250th anniversary celebrations, which are set to draw large crowds to the National Mall and other tourist sites.\nTrump also said Tuesday that “some of the water” will be drained from the pool “either immediately before or after the Fourth of July, to do the permanent repair.”\nIt was unclear from his post what the scale, scope or cost of the permanent repair would be. \nAtlantic Industrial Coatings, a contractor on the pool project, said it has identified some areas in the Reflecting Pool that require repairs. “These areas are a very small part of the massive 7-acre project, and do not indicate a failure of the liner,” the company said in a statement. The company said it expected to make the repairs to the pool once it is drained, as part of the warranty.\n              Environmental group wades in after duckling found dead\nAdding to the controversy swirling around the pool, an environmental group called on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to investigate after a Mallard duckling carcass was photographed floating in the algae-filled pool, and two other ducks were found dead nearby. The Center for Biological Diversity said Tuesday that the Wildlife Service must enforce the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which protects migratory birds.\n“Wasting taxpayer money turning the reflecting pool into a giant duck death trap just in time for America’s 250th birthday party is as Trump as it gets. Cruel, stupid and selfish,” said Tara Zuardo, a senior campaigner at the Arizona-based group. \nCity Wildlife, a Washington-based rescue and rehabilitation non-profit that also conducts necropsies on birds found in the city, said they could not comment on the cause of the death of the duckling because its carcass “wasn’t recovered for examination.”\n              Renovation project plagued ahead of the 250 celebrations\nTrump pitched the original improvements as intended to clean, beautify and reinforce an iconic site that he said had become dilapidated and dirty because of previous presidents’ neglect. Algae has plagued the pool for a century, and Trump insisted that the newly installed “American flag blue” coating, which he selected himself, would turn the pool into a gleaming expanse along the National Mall.\nYet within weeks of Trump declaring the rehabilitation completed in time for Independence Day, the water was plagued by a vivid green algae bloom that clouded the pool’s coating. A piece of liner, about 4 square feet, was observed on Friday, partially floating in the pool. The Associated Press saw additional pieces in the water on Monday. \nWorkers were seen in recent days pouring hydrogen peroxide into the pool in an attempt to kill the algae. Hydrogen peroxide can act as a paint remover.\nExperts say the dark lining can add to algae growth by absorbing more sunlight than lighter surfaces. That raises the surrounding water temperature, allowing algae to thrive.\n___\nAssociated Press writer Josh Boak contributed to this story.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/troubled-reflecting-pool-faces-fresh-scrutiny-over-vandalism-claims-and-duck-deaths/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:05:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FLincoln_Memorial_Reflecting_Pool_64974.jpg","slug":"troubled-reflecting-pool-faces-fresh-scrutiny-over-vandalism-claims-and-duck-deaths"},{"id":"go4zo5","title":"2026 Wedge LIVE Cat Tour!","excerpt":"2026 Wedge LIVE Cat Tour!\nThe post 2026 Wedge LIVE Cat Tour! first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"2026 Wedge LIVE Cat Tour!\nThe post 2026 Wedge LIVE Cat Tour! first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://wedgelive.com/cat-tour/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:51:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"2026-wedge-live-cat-tour"},{"id":"alyy34","title":"Top Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori hired by Portland Trail Blazers","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch addresses Micah Nori taking Blazers head coaching job \n\n\n\nThe Minneso...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch addresses Micah Nori taking Blazers head coaching job \n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Timberwolves roster is already seeing some significant changes and now the coaching staff is too.\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday, the Portland Trail Blazers hired Micah Nori as its new head coach, poaching Chris Finch’s top assistant from the Wolves. \n\n\n\n\nRip City, welcome our new head coach, Micah Nori! pic.twitter.com/XG0Rnc2ZjI&mdash; Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) June 23, 2026\n\n\n\n\nNori has been with the Timberwolves since 2021, helping to build the team into a serious threat in the Western Conference.\n\n\n\nIn recent years, he’s been considered a rising star, interviewing for multiple head coaching vacancies. Initially known for his humor during halftime interviews, Nori has filled in for Finch on numerous occasions in the past, including during the 2024 playoffs after Finch tore his patellar tendon.\n\n\n\nPAST COVERAGE: Watch: 1-on-1 with Timberwolves lead assistant coach Micah Nori\n\n\n\nThe 52-year-old has been in the NBA since 1998, when he joined Toronto as an advance scout. From there, he worked his way up to an assistant coach in 2009, and later served on staffs in Sacramento, Denver and Detroit before coming to Minnesota.\n\n\n\nNow, Nori gets his shot to lead a team in the same division as the Timberwolves, and the Wolves will have to replace him.\n\n\n\nMinnesota is already in the midst of a busy stretch of the offseason, with the NBA Draft starting Tuesday night and free agency next week. The Wolves reportedly traded Julius Randle on Monday night and checked off another key offseason priority by re-signing Ayo Dosunmu.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Timberwolves trade Julius Randle, re-sign Ayo Dosunmu in Draft-eve moves\n\n\n\n\nThank you for everything, Micah!  pic.twitter.com/yNNiBthg6i&mdash; Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) June 23, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Top Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori hired by Portland Trail Blazers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/top-timberwolves-assistant-micah-nori-hired-by-portland-per-multiple-reports/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:13:25.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2FNori-WEB.00_01_51_16.Still001.jpg","slug":"top-timberwolves-assistant-micah-nori-hired-by-portland-trail-blazers"},{"id":"pq2fjc","title":"Inver Grove Heights council pushes vote on proposed data center to Friday, frustrating residents","excerpt":"Inver Grove Heights leaders again delayed a vote on a proposed data center as the city keeps reviewing possible rules for the project.\n\n\n\nThe Inver Grove Heights City Council postponed its decision Monday night and moved the decision to 8 a.m. Friday. Some audience members booed after city leader...","content":"Inver Grove Heights leaders again delayed a vote on a proposed data center as the city keeps reviewing possible rules for the project.\n\n\n\nThe Inver Grove Heights City Council postponed its decision Monday night and moved the decision to 8 a.m. Friday. Some audience members booed after city leaders delayed the vote.\n\n\n\nThe proposal calls for a roughly 50,000-square-foot data center near Carmen Avenue East. Earlier this year, the council approved a one-year moratorium on new data center construction and expansion while city staff studied potential impacts.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Inver Grove Heights City Council presses pause on reconsidering data center moratorium\n\n\n\nOn Monday, some council members said they wanted more time to review new information.\n\n\n\n“To give council time to consider all the new information that we’ve received and given the question currently around noise testing and noise levels. I think the appropriate thing to do right now would be to recess this meeting,” Inver Grove Heights Council Member John Murphy said.\n\n\n\nWhile some council members wanted to continue the meeting, the council decided to continue on Friday morning.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience members yelled and booed over the schedule change. Mayor Brenda Dietrich then ending Monday’s session with a recess.\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, developers of the proposed data center have threatened legal action. The council was reconsidering whether the moratorium should remain in place during the pending litigation or whether the company’s application should be excluded from the moratorium.\n\n\n\n5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is continuing to track the latest data center developments across the region. For more coverage and additional updates, download the KSTP app below.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Inver Grove Heights council pushes vote on proposed data center to Friday, frustrating residents first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/inver-grove-heights-council-pushes-vote-on-proposed-data-center-to-friday-frustrating-residents/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Sabrina-Salguero-kn-62","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:52:46.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F0623-Inver-Grove-Heights-City-Council.png","slug":"inver-grove-heights-council-pushes-vote-on-proposed-data-center-to-friday-frustrating-residents"},{"id":"3po0o","title":"Trivia Tuesday: Sibley County","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Trivia Tuesday: Sibley CountyTrivia Tuesday: Sibley County\n\n\n\nProducer Betsy Melin tests the hosts knowle...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Trivia Tuesday: Sibley CountyTrivia Tuesday: Sibley County\n\n\n\nProducer Betsy Melin tests the hosts knowledge on Sibley County.\nThe post Trivia Tuesday: Sibley County first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/trivia-tuesday-sibley-county/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:45:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Ftrivia-1.png","slug":"trivia-tuesday-sibley-county"},{"id":"ta96sv","title":"Twins GM Jeremy Zoll: No plans to trade All-Star Byron Buxton","excerpt":"Buxton holds a full no-trade clause as part of his contract, which runs through the 2028 season, but it hasn’t stopped his name from popping up in trade rumors.","content":"Buxton holds a full no-trade clause as part of his contract, which runs through the 2028 season, but it hasn’t stopped his name from popping up in trade rumors.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-twins-byron-buxton-trade-deadline-jeremy-zoll-mlb/601860711","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:27:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"twins-gm-jeremy-zoll-no-plans-to-trade-all-star-byron-buxton"},{"id":"gr24hj","title":"Acorn Bookshop","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Acorn BookshopAcorn Bookshop\n\n\n\nSaint Paul’s literary scene just got a little more charming with the arri...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Acorn BookshopAcorn Bookshop\n\n\n\nSaint Paul’s literary scene just got a little more charming with the arrival of Acorn Bookshop, a brand-new independent bookstore worth celebrating. Reporter Kelli Hanson takes us inside this delightful new spot for readers and book lovers alike. \nThe post Acorn Bookshop first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/acorn-bookshop-2/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:44:48.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Facorn.jpg","slug":"acorn-bookshop"},{"id":"ai08mw","title":"Boston close call as American and Delta jets were only 300 feet apart, expert says","excerpt":"Just a few hundred feet was all that separated a departing American Airlines jet and an inbound Delta Air Lines flight last weekend during a close call on a runway at Boston’s Logan Airport, an aviation expert estimated.","content":"Just a few hundred feet was all that separated a departing American Airlines jet and an inbound Delta Air Lines flight last weekend during a close call on a runway at Boston’s Logan Airport, an aviation expert estimated.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/boston-logan-airport-near-miss-airlines-faa-close-call-american-delta-jets-were-only-300-feet-apart-expert-says","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T23:31:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdelta-american-gettyimages-1378736391.jpg","slug":"boston-close-call-as-american-and-delta-jets-were-only-300-feet-apart-expert-says"},{"id":"c0azv3","title":"Mayor Frey outlines timeline for selecting next Minneapolis police chief","excerpt":"Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has released his timeline for selecting the city's next police chief following the sudden resignation of former chief Brian O'Hara last month.","content":"Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has released his timeline for selecting the city's next police chief following the sudden resignation of former chief Brian O'Hara last month.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/mayor-frey-outlines-timeline-selecting-next-minneapolis-police-chief","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Howard.Thompson@fox.com (Howard Thompson)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:34:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F08%2Fminneapolis-police-generic.jpg","slug":"mayor-frey-outlines-timeline-for-selecting-next-minneapolis-police-chief"},{"id":"ajbo9a","title":"Ramsey County’s $400K review of ex-medical examiner finds no convictions to overturn","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Review of ex-Rasmey County medical examiner cases \n\n\n\nA years-long, taxpayer-funded review of cases invol...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Review of ex-Rasmey County medical examiner cases \n\n\n\nA years-long, taxpayer-funded review of cases involving former Ramsey County Medical Examiner Dr. Michael McGee found no basis to overturn convictions, County Attorney John Choi announced Tuesday, largely closing a costly chapter in a controversy that stretched across decades of criminal cases.\n\n\n\nThe independent review cost nearly $400,000 and examined hundreds of cases in which McGee played a role before his retirement six years ago. While acknowledging concerns about some of the language McGee used in court, Choi said a panel of experts did not uncover evidence significant enough to change the outcomes in the cases reviewed.\n\n\n\n“There is an issue about how Dr. McGee would sometimes describe things,” Choi said, adding that the panel found he often came across as trying to support prosecutors rather than acting as a neutral party. “I think he is a product of his time.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA message left with McGee on Tuesday has not been returned.\n\n\n\nRELATED: ‘Unreliable’: A medical examiner’s testimony led to a lucrative business, even as his cases kept falling apart\n\n\n\nThe controversy reached a peak in 2021, when officials launched an extensive review of roughly 200 cases tied to McGee just in Ramsey County. A panel of experts ultimately narrowed its most detailed scrutiny to seven of the most serious cases, including those involving death or sexual assault.\n\n\n\nOne case remains unresolved, but Choi said convictions in the remaining cases will stand. The panel found fault with some of McGee’s decisions, but prosecutors determined that other evidence in the cases outweighed those concerns.\n\n\n\n“In overturning these convictions, I can’t do that because I believe there is overwhelming evidence,” Choi said.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Ramsey County Attorney’s Office narrows review of ‘unreliable’ medical examiner to 7 murder cases\n\n\n\nMcGee’s work has come under scrutiny before. His testimony contributed to overturned convictions in cases outside Ramsey County, including the case of Michael Hansen about 15 years ago and Thomas Rhodes in 2023.\n\n\n\nRhodes, who was freed after his conviction was vacated, told investigators that McGee’s testimony played a central role in his case.\n\n\n\n“His word was the only thing I had against me. There was nothing else,” Rhodes said shortly after his release.\n\n\n\nWhen asked about why the county did not catch McGee’s errors earlier, Choi insisted that he did take corrective action years earlier by requiring more training and getting other expert analysis.\n\n\n\nThis review is only for Ramsey County. In his more than 30 year career, McGee also contracted on hundreds of other cases in greater Minnesota and Wisconsin.\nThe post Ramsey County’s $400K review of ex-medical examiner finds no convictions to overturn first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/ramsey-county-attorney-to-release-findings-on-dr-michael-mcgee-conviction-review/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:44:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-23-10h43m02s112.png","slug":"ramsey-countys-400k-review-of-ex-medical-examiner-finds-no-convictions-to-overturn"},{"id":"ywybuq","title":"Nearly 4,000 robotaxis recalled over risk of driving in construction zones","excerpt":"A new recall of Waymo’s robotaxis comes after multiple reported incidents of the autonomous vehicles driving past ramp closures into construction sites.","content":"A new recall of Waymo’s robotaxis comes after multiple reported incidents of the autonomous vehicles driving past ramp closures into construction sites.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/robotaxis-recalled-risk-construction-zones","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:17:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fwaymo-robotaxi.jpg","slug":"nearly-4000-robotaxis-recalled-over-risk-of-driving-in-construction-zones"},{"id":"ixfknf","title":"At first bite: Here’s a breakdown of what it costs to eat and drink at Mystic Lake Amphitheater","excerpt":"A comprehensive look at menu offerings from Minnesota’s newest concert venue. Plus, a nearby restaurant announces a shuttle service.","content":"A comprehensive look at menu offerings from Minnesota’s newest concert venue. Plus, a nearby restaurant announces a shuttle service.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/at-first-bite-heres-a-breakdown-of-what-it-costs-to-eat-and-drink-at-mystic-lake-amphitheater/601860266","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:05:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"at-first-bite-heres-a-breakdown-of-what-it-costs-to-eat-and-drink-at-mystic-lake-amphitheater"},{"id":"dqujpi","title":"Explore MN 4th of July","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Explore MN 4th of JulyExplore MN 4th of July\n\n\n\nWith the Fourth of July just around the corner, this year...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Explore MN 4th of JulyExplore MN 4th of July\n\n\n\nWith the Fourth of July just around the corner, this year’s celebration is an extra special one as America marks its 250th birthday. If you’re looking to explore the great state of Minnesota for the holiday, Explore Minnesota has some incredible events worth adding to your list. Jake Juliot stopped by to share a couple of standout destinations and festivities to help you plan the perfect Minnesota getaway.\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Water Carnival, Bemidji  \n\n\n\nMinnesota’s Fourth of July Capital, Brainerd  \n\n\n\nFourth Fest, Duluth  \n\n\n\nTaste of Minnesota and Red, White and Boom, Minneapolis   \n\n\n\nSummer Fete, Bloomington  \n\n\n\n4th Fest, Rochester  \n\nThe post Explore MN 4th of July first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/explore-mn-4th-of-july/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:41:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F4th-1.jpg","slug":"explore-mn-4th-of-july"},{"id":"5a4346","title":"Special Olympics is ‘happy place’ for Milaca soccer player Kendra Busch","excerpt":"The result was not the point for Team Minnesota in its opening match of the USA Games in Blaine.  “I’m so glad I found a place where I can just be me,” Busch said.","content":"The result was not the point for Team Minnesota in its opening match of the USA Games in Blaine.  “I’m so glad I found a place where I can just be me,” Busch said.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/special-olympics-2026-usa-games-minnesota-soccer-kendra-busch/601857603","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T22:31:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"special-olympics-is-happy-place-for-milaca-soccer-player-kendra-busch"},{"id":"8mvb0y","title":"2026 Special Olympics","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Special OlympicsSpecial Olympics\n\n\n\nDay two of the Special Olympics Games is underway, and the excitement...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Special OlympicsSpecial Olympics\n\n\n\nDay two of the Special Olympics Games is underway, and the excitement is building at the University of Minnesota. Elizabeth, who previously joined Twin Cities Live to share her story with the Best Buddies program, is gearing up for her very first race of the games. Our own summer intern Ava heads out live to catch up with her best buddy Elizabeth ahead of the big moment. \nThe post 2026 Special Olympics first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/2026-special-olympics-3/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:40:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Folympics.jpg","slug":"2026-special-olympics"},{"id":"bm5wqo","title":"St. Paul School Board expected to approve budget amid $14M in cuts","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        St. Paul public schools budget updateSt. Paul public schools budget update\n\n\n\nThe St. Paul School Board i...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        St. Paul public schools budget updateSt. Paul public schools budget update\n\n\n\nThe St. Paul School Board is expected to vote on its budget Tuesday night ahead of the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, as a trend of lower enrollment continues to force millions of dollars in spending cuts.\n\n\n\n“Keep as much as you can from the classrooms, really make sure that if you are making those reductions that you’re trying to apply those to administration, and that is where we’ve landed,” said Stacie Stanley, the superintendent of the Saint Paul Public Schools.\n\n\n\nShe’s looking to get board approval of the budget she and her staff have prepared for the coming school year. It’s $14.35 million, or 1.7%, lighter than she’d wanted.\n\n\n\n“When you look at an $800 million budget, it is certainly less than what we’ve experienced in the past,” she said.  “And you are absolutely right, it is a lot, because it really impacts our staff.”\n\n\n\n5 EYEWITNESS NEWS sat down with the superintendent Tuesday afternoon to get a closer look at why the district is having to make these cuts and where the cuts will be coming.\n\n\n\nStanley says state funding hasn’t kept up with inflation and enrollment is falling, primarily due to declining birthrates but also in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.\n\n\n\n“Recently arrived English learners in 2023-24 we had some 452. Last year, we had some 352. This year? 13.”\n\n\n\nShe says they looked at administrative cuts first, slicing away $3 million from the district offices. That includes eliminating 25 full-time equivalant positions.\n\n\n\nIn total, the district will eliminate about 115 positions, the other 90 of them in the schools.\n\n\n\nBut, the district cautions, eliminating positions in schools doesn’t necessarily mean laying people off. Impacted staff have the opportunity to move into other open positions within the district.\n\n\n\nThe district will also cut the annual increase in supply budgets, for inflation, in half, down to just 2%, well below the current rate of inflation.\n\n\n\nBut, Stanley says, things could have been worse.\n\n\n\nDistrict officials said local taxpayers prevented deeper financial pain after voters passed an operating levy referendum in November, which injected much-needed revenue into school operations. Without it, school leaders said the district would have faced massive program and staffing reductions.\n\n\n\n“We actually passed a $37 million plus referenda,” she said.  “And, without that, we would have an even greater shortfall. So we are just really grateful to our community members that we were able to do that.”\n\n\n\nRELATED: St. Paul schools cut levy by 2% for 2026 budget amid $253.7M referendum\nThe post St. Paul School Board expected to approve budget amid $14M in cuts first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/st-paul-school-board-expected-to-approve-budget-amid-14m-in-enrollment-cuts/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:37:44.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-23-08h39m25s052.png","slug":"st-paul-school-board-expected-to-approve-budget-amid-14m-in-cuts"},{"id":"4usycq","title":"US military seeks another $80B to cover costs of Iran conflict","excerpt":"The Department of Defense is preparing to seek an additional $80 billion to cover costs from the U.S. war against Iran, according to senators briefed on the matter.","content":"The Department of Defense is preparing to seek an additional $80 billion to cover costs from the U.S. war against Iran, according to senators briefed on the matter.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/us-military-seeks-80b-cover-costs-iran-conflict","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:08:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282164772-scaled.jpg","slug":"us-military-seeks-another-80b-to-cover-costs-of-iran-conflict"},{"id":"i1v7nx","title":"Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown","excerpt":"A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.","content":"A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/overturned-18-wheeler-releases-least-24-million-honeybees-forcing-texas-neighborhood-lockdown","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:27:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox26houston.com%2Fwww.fox26houston.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmillions-of-bees-in-tx-from-queen-bee-supply-llc-5.jpg","slug":"overturned-18-wheeler-releases-at-least-24-million-honeybees-forcing-texas-neighborhood-lockdown"},{"id":"k3ygth","title":"Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks","excerpt":"The federal government can’t block benefits from the nation’s largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.\nMonday’s ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...","content":"The federal government can’t block benefits from the nation’s largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.\nMonday’s ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in 23 states. President Donald Trump’s administration has not said whether it will appeal to a higher court.\nU.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, who sits in Washington and was nominated to the bench by former President Barack Obama, said in her opinion that the ruling was because the federal government did not follow its own definition of “food.” She said it wasn’t a comment on whether the restrictions are a good idea.\n“The federal defendants and the states may have a genuine desire to improve the health of SNAP households by encouraging healthy choices at the store, and they can take lawful steps to meet those goals,” she wrote. “But what they cannot do is violate the law and their own regulations along the way.”\n              The restrictions are part of the Make America Healthy Again campaign\nAgriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have encouraged states to limit what the food aid can be used to buy as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” campaign.\nThey reason that soda and candy fuel obesity, diabetes and chronic disease epidemics — and taking them off the menu would encourage healthier food choices.\nThe Agriculture Department has given 23 states so far permission to implement restrictions. Some have been implemented already, while others are queued to take effect in the coming months and years.\nAt least one state that was set to limit soda and candy purchases changed course earlier this year. Colorado’s human services board voted against implementing the ban after a March hearing in which SNAP beneficiaries and advocates said people would face stigmas if they mistakenly tried to use the benefits on prohibited items. They also said the rules were confusing because they would have allowed buying drinks with at least 50% fruit or vegetable juice, but not those with less.\nWhile the goals are similar, the exact rules vary by state. Some wanted to ban both sugary drinks and candy, while others only sought to ban sugary beverages.\nA legal challenge to the candy and soda ban — which includes items such as sports drinks in some states — was filed by SNAP beneficiaries in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee and West Virginia.\n              Judge says government ignored a definition of food\nJackson said the main legal misstep in restricting what SNAP benefits could buy came because it ran contrary to Congress’s definition of “food.”\nUnder the law, SNAP benefits — formerly known as food stamps — can be used for “any food or food product for home consumption except alcoholic beverages, tobacco, hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption.”\nThe government can waive requirements, but limiting use of the benefits to improve nutrition isn’t listed as a reason to do so. Yet when states asked the Agriculture Department to let them restrict purchases, their requests included using alternate definitions of “food.”\n              This may not be the final word\nRollins suggested on social media Tuesday that the administration would “keep fighting to Make America Health Again,” though she did not say directly whether there would be an appeal. Rollins said “an activist judge just blocked our commonsense restriction on using SNAP benefits for soda and junk.”\nThe case is among scores of challenges to Trump administration policies that hinge on whether the administration has the authority to change policies without congressional approval.\nWhile it’s a big program helping nearly 39 million Americans — about 1 in 9 — buy groceries, SNAP is normally relatively low-profile. That’s been different since Trump returned to office last year.\nUnder his big tax and policy law signed last year, more recipients are subject to work requirements and states are being required to pay a larger share of administrative costs — and could be on the hook for benefit costs if their error rates are too high.\nDuring a government shutdown last year, courts blocked the administration from cutting off benefits. Meanwhile, Rollins has said that there’s rampant fraud in the program.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/judge-rules-government-cant-stop-snap-dollars-from-buying-candy-and-sugary-drinks/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:41:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FFood_Aid_Candy_89_52.jpg","slug":"judge-rules-government-cant-stop-snap-dollars-from-buying-candy-and-sugary-drinks"},{"id":"fcfgu0","title":"NCAA approves ‘five-for-five’ age-based eligibility model","excerpt":"Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck is in favor of the rule change, which does away with redshirts and medical and hardship waivers.","content":"Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck is in favor of the rule change, which does away with redshirts and medical and hardship waivers.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/ncaa-eligibility-rules-age-minnesota-gophers-hockey-roster-pj-fleck-recruiting-football-brett-larson/601859501","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:55:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"ncaa-approves-five-for-five-age-based-eligibility-model"},{"id":"o7vek2","title":"Minneapolis man charged in Brooklyn Center bus stabbing: 'I'll kill you'","excerpt":"A 27-year-old Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after police say he stabbed another man during a fight on a Metro Transit bus, leaving the victim with life-altering injuries.","content":"A 27-year-old Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after police say he stabbed another man during a fight on a Metro Transit bus, leaving the victim with life-altering injuries.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-man-charged-brooklyn-center-bus-stabbing-june-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:31:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F07%2FPolice-lights.png","slug":"minneapolis-man-charged-in-brooklyn-center-bus-stabbing-ill-kill-you"},{"id":"h0em3c","title":"Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on immigration case dealing with green card holders","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday in an immigration case dealing with the government’s power over green card holders accused of crimes. \nThe 6-3 decision centers on an immigration officers’ 2012 decision to put lawful permanent resident Muk Choi Lau o...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday in an immigration case dealing with the government’s power over green card holders accused of crimes. \nThe 6-3 decision centers on an immigration officers’ 2012 decision to put lawful permanent resident Muk Choi Lau on immigration parole when he returned from a short trip to China because he had been accused of a counterfeiting crime.\nLau argued that the officer overstepped their authority, and the decision wrongly allowed the Department of Homeland Security under then-President Barack Obama an easier path to removal after he pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit clothes in New Jersey.\nThe high court disagreed. “Border officers did not have the burden to establish by clear and convincing evidence that Lau had committed a crime involving moral turpitude,” Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in the opinion. \nJustice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, writing that the decision to put Lau on immigration parole effectively sentenced him to “immigration limbo” before he’d been convicted of any crime. \n“I worry that the Court has now handed the Government a massive blank check,” she wrote in the dissent joined by her two liberal colleagues. \nThe liberal group Alliance for Justice echoed that concern, saying the ruling could provide an expanded path for revoking green cards. \nBut Advancing American Freedom, a group founded by former Republican Vice President Mike Pence, called it an important case to allow the removal of people who “abuse the privilege of being granted lawful permanent resident status.”\nThe decision comes as the high court considers a series of immigration-related issues against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown, though this case started before Trump took office. \nHis administration argued that suspicion of a crime is enough to put a lawful permanent resident, also known as a green-card holder, on immigration parole. Federal attorneys urged the court to take an expansive view of executive authority over immigration.\nThe court is also considering cases over Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship, potentially revive a restrictive asylum policy and end temporary legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disasters in their homelands.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on immigration case dealing with green card holders first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/supreme-court-sides-with-trump-administration-on-immigration-case-dealing-with-green-card-holders/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:31:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSupreme_Court_14324.jpg","slug":"supreme-court-sides-with-trump-administration-on-immigration-case-dealing-with-green-card-holders"},{"id":"sn4of4","title":"Jury finds Minnesota man liable for predatory loan scheme targeting Muslim community","excerpt":"A jury has found a business owner violated Minnesota's Human Rights Act by targeting members of the Muslim community with predatory home loans following a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Keith Ellison's Office.","content":"A jury has found a business owner violated Minnesota's Human Rights Act by targeting members of the Muslim community with predatory home loans following a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Keith Ellison's Office.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-man-liable-targeting-muslim-community-predatory-loans","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Howard.Thompson@fox.com (Howard Thompson)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:54:57.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F07%2Ffor-sale-getty.jpg","slug":"jury-finds-minnesota-man-liable-for-predatory-loan-scheme-targeting-muslim-community"},{"id":"fn3j5z","title":"Caught on camera: Baby deer stuck in levee rescued by Chaska PD, DNR officers","excerpt":"The Chaska Police Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources came to the rescue of a baby deer Monday morning, and it was all caught on camera.","content":"The Chaska Police Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources came to the rescue of a baby deer Monday morning, and it was all caught on camera.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/caught-camera-baby-deer-stuck-levee-rescued-chaska-pd-dnr-officers","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:17:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-23-12h05m53s138.png","slug":"caught-on-camera-baby-deer-stuck-in-levee-rescued-by-chaska-pd-dnr-officers"},{"id":"84c5tu","title":"Star Tribune retracts article on boating accident","excerpt":"The story was based on reporting that did not meet Star Tribune standards.","content":"The story was based on reporting that did not meet Star Tribune standards.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/star-tribune-retracts-article-on-boating-accident/601860509","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:14:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"star-tribune-retracts-article-on-boating-accident"},{"id":"akkjic","title":"Scoggins: Wolves president Tim Connelly needs to stick the landing after Julius Randle trade","excerpt":"Connelly, who has burned through several iterations of the roster, has to add a point guard with the financial flexibility the Randle deal gives him.","content":"Connelly, who has burned through several iterations of the roster, has to add a point guard with the financial flexibility the Randle deal gives him.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-timberwolves-julius-randle-trade-brooklyn-nets-anthony-edwards-tim-connelly-nba-draft-news/601860272","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:16:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"scoggins-wolves-president-tim-connelly-needs-to-stick-the-landing-after-julius-randle-trade"},{"id":"7lypb3","title":"Xcel Energy asks Wisconsin regulators to make data centers pay full power costs","excerpt":"Xcel Energy wants Wisconsin regulators to require large new power users, like data centers, to pay the full cost of the electricity they need.\n\n\n\nThe proposal would apply to new projects or major expansions of 100 megawatts or more. It includes data centers and other large power users.\n\n\n\nXcel En...","content":"Xcel Energy wants Wisconsin regulators to require large new power users, like data centers, to pay the full cost of the electricity they need.\n\n\n\nThe proposal would apply to new projects or major expansions of 100 megawatts or more. It includes data centers and other large power users.\n\n\n\nXcel Energy said the rule would protect regular customers from taking on those costs.\n\n\n\nTo guarantee long-term local benefits, major new electric customers must commit to 15-year deals backed by strict financial security measures.\nThe post Xcel Energy asks Wisconsin regulators to make data centers pay full power costs first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/xcel-energy-asks-wisconsin-regulators-to-make-data-centers-pay-full-power-costs/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:45:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F04%2FXCEL-ENERGY_1280X720.jpg","slug":"xcel-energy-asks-wisconsin-regulators-to-make-data-centers-pay-full-power-costs"},{"id":"eos60d","title":"Federal judge emerges as a check on Trump’s Minnesota immigration crackdown","excerpt":"The Duluth native was appointed by former President George W. Bush and is a protege of conservative legend Antonin Scalia. But he has not refrained from rebuffing the administration’s legal moves during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.","content":"The Duluth native was appointed by former President George W. Bush and is a protege of conservative legend Antonin Scalia. But he has not refrained from rebuffing the administration’s legal moves during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/what-to-know-about-patrick-schiltz-the-federal-judge-who-blocked-subpoenas-against-minnesota-elected-officials/601860232","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T14:45:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"federal-judge-emerges-as-a-check-on-trumps-minnesota-immigration-crackdown"},{"id":"t7p7y2","title":"Peruvian-born saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento brings distinctive sound to Twin Cities Jazz Fest","excerpt":"At the Twin Cities Jazz Fest on Saturday, audiences will hear music from an array of genres and continents as saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento channels her experiences with music and life into her performance. This act of combining is inherent in Sarmiento’s genre, jazz fusion, but the Peruvian-born m...","content":"At the Twin Cities Jazz Fest on Saturday, audiences will hear music from an array of genres and continents as saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento channels her experiences with music and life into her performance. This act of combining is inherent in Sarmiento’s genre, jazz fusion, but the Peruvian-born musician puts it at the center of her art.   \n\n\n\n“My music is a mix of all the different lives that I’ve lived,” Sarmiento said. “It’s the sum of every place that I’ve lived, and every person that I’ve loved, and every friend that I’ve loved as well.”\n\n\n\nSarmiento was born and raised in Lima, Peru, where she developed a passion for Peruvian and Afro-Peruvian sounds, and for groove and rhythm. She moved to Minnesota in 2013 to attend St. Paul’s now-defunct McNally Smith College of Music. Although she moved to Chicago a year and a half ago, Sarmiento considers Minneapolis to have raised her musically. She learned new forms and ways of feeling music from the strong funk and R&B presence here. \n\n\n\n“Minneapolis made me a very versatile player,” Sarmiento said. “Now I feel comfortable, and I actually love playing different styles of music, and that is all thanks to Minnesota.”\n\n\n\nThe saxophonist has spent the majority of her career performing in the Twin Cities — with some notable exceptions. Sarmiento toured with the Grammy-winning Latino artists Pitbull and Karol G in recent years. \n\n\n\n“[The tours] were huge opportunities for me,” Sarmiento said. “It was my first step into entering the big pop industry and becoming more international.” \n\n\n\nIn February 2025, Sarmiento released her first album, “Escape.” She started working on the album in 2020, when she got her first microphone and interface, and began to write songs on her computer. \n\n\n\n“The first songs are like a kid just trying to spell the ABCs,” Sarmiento said. “These ideas started developing and growing and maturing over the years. … When ‘Escape’ came out, it was a moment where I became an adult in the musical world. I had something to say, something to offer to the vault of music that exists.” \n\n\n\nOn the album’s track “Porcelain,” Sarmiento sings in addition to playing the saxophone. The instrumentalist had resisted singing for years, frustrated with being mistaken for a singer; people often assumed that a woman would not be entering a music venue to play with the band. However, she realized that she was limiting herself. Sarmiento said that singing is still scary and new, but that she is enjoying it more. \n\n\n\nOn her newest project, an EP with Japanese synth player CC, Sarmiento continues to sing and to incorporate new genres into her repertoire. The collaboration nestles synth pop fusion inside of jazz fusion and is “girly pop music,” Sarmiento said. Sarmiento and CC plan to release their first single, “Secret Code,” next month.  \n\n\n\nSarmiento often returns to the Twin Cities to perform. Her distinct style has given something back to the music scene that made her. Before Sarmiento, Peruvian sounds and artists did not have a strong presence in Twin Cities music, according to Sarmiento’s bandmate, guitarist David Feily. \n\n\n\n“It’s new and it’s a fresh international sound for many listeners, especially here in the Twin Cities,” Feily said of Sarmiento’s music. “That also draws them in, because they can’t easily access this music. … People are really interested because it’s authentic to her story.”\n\n\n\nFeily himself learned Peruvian and Afro-Peruvian styles from Sarmiento, picking up especially on the role the rhythm section has in those genres. In return, he taught her about jazz and fusion harmony. Sarmiento said that she treasures the way that her musician friends have shaped her, and that she can hear pieces of them in her songs. \n\n\n\n“In my music, there’s a little bit of personality of everybody that has been close to me,” Sarmiento said. “I imagine when I’m older and I look back at my life … [my music] is going to be like a little history.” \n\n\n\nThe artist’s favorite moments from her music career have been playing original pieces with musicians who have become trusted friends, people who can communicate without talking. She loves when everyone, including the audience, is present in the music. \n\n\n\n“You create this bubble in time of unity in the music, and it’s so fun,” Sarmiento said of these moments. \n\n\n\nSarmiento played a show like this at Minneapolis’s Dakota Jazz Club on Jan. 8, the day after ICE agent Jonathan Ross killed Renée Good.  \n\n\n\n“It was a very heavy show to play because everybody was scared and grieving and had all these emotions so close to the surface of their skin,” Sarmiento said. “And then you come in with music, which is also all about emotion and connection. …  I saw people crying in the crowd. It made me cry on stage. These have been the best moments for me: when there’s human connection.”\n\n\n\nSarmiento’s 2 p.m. show in Mears Park on Saturday will be her first time playing the Twin Cities Jazz Fest mainstage under her own name. It will also be the first show that she plays on alto saxophone; Sarmiento has been relearning all her songs on the smaller instrument following a shoulder injury that made it difficult to play tenor saxophone.   \n\n\n\nThe newness of the alto saxophone for Sarmiento is yet another layer that the artist is adding to her songs, both old and new. This dynamism will underlie her Jazz Fest set, which will include well-established songs from “Escape” and her recent arrangement of Afro-Peruvian tune “María Sueños” — the latest installment in the history book that is Sarmiento’s music. \n\n\nThe post Peruvian-born saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento brings distinctive sound to Twin Cities Jazz Fest appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-jazz-fest-2026-lucia-sarmiento/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Ella Stern","publishDate":"2026-06-18T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F4-4.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"peruvian-born-saxophonist-lucia-sarmiento-brings-distinctive-sound-to-twin-cities-jazz-fest"},{"id":"5wry6f","title":"Minnesota health insurers proposing double-digit rate hikes for 2027","excerpt":"Health insurers are proposing double-digit rate increases next year for individual plans sold on MNsure, the state’s health insurance marketplace for those who don’t get health insurance","content":"Health insurers are proposing double-digit rate increases next year for individual plans sold on MNsure, the state’s health insurance marketplace for those who don’t get health insurance","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-health-insurers-proposing-double-digit-rate-hikes-2027","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Bill.Keller@fox.com (Bill Keller)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:27:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F12%2Fd51ee8ae-bl1.jpg","slug":"minnesota-health-insurers-proposing-double-digit-rate-hikes-for-2027"},{"id":"tcdw6y","title":"Two triple shootings in Minneapolis leave 6 injured hours apart","excerpt":"A second triple shooting reported Monday in Minneapolis left three more people injured, hours after another shooting wounded three people in northeast Minneapolis.","content":"A second triple shooting reported Monday in Minneapolis left three more people injured, hours after another shooting wounded three people in northeast Minneapolis.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/weather/minneapolis-triple-shootings-june-23-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T15:23:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F06_22_26-1st-ave-ne-and-university-ave-ne-minneapo_00.00.58.28.jpg","slug":"two-triple-shootings-in-minneapolis-leave-6-injured-hours-apart"},{"id":"2h4nq","title":"Silence, boredom and awe: Solo camping and its special pleasures","excerpt":"From early adopters to fresh solo travelers, Minnesota Star Tribune readers share tips for a rich, safe experience.","content":"From early adopters to fresh solo travelers, Minnesota Star Tribune readers share tips for a rich, safe experience.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/silence-boredom-and-awe-solo-camping-and-its-special-pleasures/601846797","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:00:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"silence-boredom-and-awe-solo-camping-and-its-special-pleasures"},{"id":"sh8y5g","title":"NBA Draft preview: Wolves have no first-round picks following Randle trade","excerpt":"The Minnesota Timberwolves do not have a first-round draft pick ahead of Tuesday’s NBA Draft following Monday night’s three-team blockbuster trade that sent forward Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets.\n\n\n\nInstead, the wolves traded the 28th pick and acquired the 33rd pick. Minnesota will make that...","content":"The Minnesota Timberwolves do not have a first-round draft pick ahead of Tuesday’s NBA Draft following Monday night’s three-team blockbuster trade that sent forward Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets.\n\n\n\nInstead, the wolves traded the 28th pick and acquired the 33rd pick. Minnesota will make that selection on Wednesday night during the second round. \n\n\n\nTrading Randle opened up a $33 million trade exception for the Timberwolves, giving them room to re-sign Ayo Dosunmu and potentially target more players in free agency or through future trades. A source with knowledge of the agreement told KSTP Dosunmu’s new deal is five-years for $112-million. The 5th-year is a player option, a source confirmed to KSTP.\n\n\n\nIn the draft-eve deal, the Timberwolves also acquired forward Mo Gueye from the Chicago Bulls. The Wolves will waive his non-guaranteed contract, a source confirmed to KSTP.\n\n\n\nPREVIOUS: Timberwolves trade Julius Randle, re-sign Ayo Dosunmu in Draft-eve moves\n\n\n\nA successful draft night has plagued a Minnesota franchise that has produced very little talent despite several top-10 picks in the past two decades. But recently, those opportunities at top picks have not been there after trading away four future first-round picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Rudy Gobert in 2022.\n\n\n\nTuesday’s draft marks six years since Minnesota picked Anthony Edwards with the number one overall pick, and 11 years since Karl Anthony Towns was selected. Towns was eventually traded to New York for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, before winning his first NBA title with the Knicks this season.\n\n\n\n\nThe post NBA Draft preview: Wolves have no first-round picks following Randle trade first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/nba-draft-preview-wolves-have-no-first-round-picks-following-randle-trade/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-23T10:36:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fwolves-new-logo.jpg","slug":"nba-draft-preview-wolves-have-no-first-round-picks-following-randle-trade"},{"id":"1cebyg","title":"Minneapolis man accused in Brooklyn Center bus stabbing, yelling 'I'll kill you'","excerpt":"A 27-year-old Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after police say he stabbed another man during a fight on a Metro Transit bus, leaving the victim with life-altering injuries.","content":"A 27-year-old Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after police say he stabbed another man during a fight on a Metro Transit bus, leaving the victim with life-altering injuries.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-man-accused-brooklyn-center-bus-stabbing-yelling-ill-kill-you","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:31:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F07%2FPolice-lights.png","inBriefing":true,"slug":"minneapolis-man-accused-in-brooklyn-center-bus-stabbing-yelling-ill-kill-you"},{"id":"4jrhq","title":"Trump, without evidence, blames vandals for damage at Reflecting Pool; says 6 arrested","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the president’s $14-million-plus rehabilitation project gone awry increasingly becomes a flashpoint ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary celebration...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the president’s $14-million-plus rehabilitation project gone awry increasingly becomes a flashpoint ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations.\nIn a social media post, Trump claimed without supporting evidence that there had been a “350 foot gash” in the paint as the administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix the botched renovation before the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration next week. He has also said, including again on Tuesday, that the federal government would release images to substantiate his claim.\nTrump pledged to beautify the century-old Reflecting Pool ahead of the anniversary celebrations, draining its water and having the bottom painted a color he dubbed “American flag blue.” But since the site was restored, its water has been plagued with algae bloom and pieces of the new coating appeared to be peeling off the bottom.\nTrump, without evidence, has repeatedly blamed the peeling paint on vandalism.\n“It was purposefully and criminally done, and somebody had to work very hard, probably in the dark of night, to create such a condition,” Trump wrote Tuesday, adding that another seven people were cited for allegedly damaging the pool. \nThe U.S. Park Police and Interior Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the arrests or Trump’s claim of vandalism. \nThe Associated Press verified that one man was arrested after touching the already-peeling paint. He said he wanted to examine the new coating, touching a still-attached chunk briefly then letting go shortly after a park worker told him to.\n              Security patrols around the Reflecting Pool\nNational Guard members and Park Police have been patrolling the deck around the pool after Trump insisted over the weekend that vandals were responsible for damage to the liner, without providing evidence.\nTrump said Tuesday that the Interior Department will release images of alleged vandalism at the pool. Pressed by reporters after Air Force One landed in Pennsylvania for a visit to a trucking company, Trump said Interior is “going to share” photos and videos of the alleged vandalism, which remains unverified.\nThe president said Monday that the images existed and the federal government would provide them. No photos were made public as of Tuesday afternoon.\nThe arrests highlighted what’s expected to be tightened security in the capital ahead of and during the 250th anniversary celebrations, which are set to draw large crowds to the National Mall and other tourist sites.\nTrump also said Tuesday that “some of the water” will be drained from the pool “either immediately before or after the Fourth of July, to do the permanent repair.”\nIt was unclear from his post what the scale, scope or cost of the permanent repair would be.\nAtlantic Industrial Coatings, a contractor on the pool project, said it has identified some areas in the Reflecting Pool that require repairs. “These areas are a very small part of the massive 7 acre project, and do not indicate a failure of the liner,” the company said in a statement.\nThe company said it expected to make the repairs to the pool once it is drained, as part of the warranty.\n              Renovation project plagued ahead of the 250 celebrations\nTrump pitched the original improvements as intended to clean, beautify and reinforce an iconic site that he said had become dilapidated and dirty because of previous presidents’ neglect. Algae has plagued the pool for a century, and Trump insisted that the newly installed “American flag blue” coating, which he selected himself, would turn the pool into a gleaming expanse along the National Mall.\nYet within weeks of Trump declaring the rehabilitation completed in time for Independence Day, the water was plagued by a vivid green algae bloom that clouded the pool’s coating. A piece of liner, about 4 square feet, was observed Friday partially floating in the pool. The Associated Press saw additional pieces in the water Monday. \nTrump told reporters Monday that he was told that vandals may have put fertilizer in the pool to develop algae. It was unclear who told him that or when that damage may have occurred.\n“Somebody said they might have put fertilizer” in the pool, Trump said at an unrelated event Monday at the White House. “They did something to create the algae. But that doesn’t matter, because that’s been purified. It’s dead, laying at the bottom.”\nThere is no evidence fertilizer has been added to the pool. \nWorkers were seen in recent days pouring hydrogen peroxide into the pool in an attempt to kill the algae. Hydrogen peroxide can act as a paint remover.\nExperts say the dark lining can add to algae growth by absorbing more sunlight than lighter surfaces. That raises the surrounding water temperature, allowing algae to thrive.\n___\nAssociated Press writer Josh Boak contributed to this story.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Trump, without evidence, blames vandals for damage at Reflecting Pool; says 6 arrested first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/trump-without-evidence-blames-vandals-for-damage-at-reflecting-pool-says-6-arrested/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:05:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FLincoln_Memorial_Reflecting_Pool_64974.jpg","slug":"trump-without-evidence-blames-vandals-for-damage-at-reflecting-pool-says-6-arrested"},{"id":"hl5nzg","title":"'We need your help': Savannah Guthrie issues new plea in search for Nancy Guthrie","excerpt":"The \"Today\" show co-host spoke about her missing mother a day after NBC News reported that a second ransom note that was sent to the media after Nancy's kidnapping indicating that she had died.","content":"The \"Today\" show co-host spoke about her missing mother a day after NBC News reported that a second ransom note that was sent to the media after Nancy's kidnapping indicating that she had died.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/we-need-your-help-savannah-guthrie-issues-new-plea-search-nancy-guthrie","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Brent.Corrado@fox.com (Brent Corrado)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T16:23:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox10phoenix.com%2Fwww.fox10phoenix.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fgettyimages-1258716875-scaled.jpg","slug":"we-need-your-help-savannah-guthrie-issues-new-plea-in-search-for-nancy-guthrie"},{"id":"4mtisn","title":"Ramsey County Attorney confirms convictions in six cases connected to Dr. McGee","excerpt":"The Ramsey County Attorney's Office is set to announce the results of its review of six convictions involving the work of Dr. Michael McGee, whose work has been called into question.","content":"The Ramsey County Attorney's Office is set to announce the results of its review of six convictions involving the work of Dr. Michael McGee, whose work has been called into question.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/ramsey-county-announce-results-review-disputed-convictions-ex-medical-examiner","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Howard.Thompson@fox.com (Howard Thompson)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T13:39:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2Fdr-michael-mcgee-ramsey-county-me.jpg","slug":"ramsey-county-attorney-confirms-convictions-in-six-cases-connected-to-dr-mcgee"},{"id":"36zpfh","title":"New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected","excerpt":"The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.","content":"The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/new-world-screwworm-texas-june-22-update","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Amber.Kite@fox.com (Amber Kite)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T12:10:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox7austin.com%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F20250609_screwworm_mm_332.jpg","slug":"new-world-screwworm-in-texas-new-cases-detected"},{"id":"ie1xs8","title":"New restaurants to pop up in Duluth, Oakdale and Bryn Mawr in Minneapolis","excerpt":"Plus: After a rough start to the year, El Tejaban Mexican Grill in Richfield is closing.","content":"Plus: After a rough start to the year, El Tejaban Mexican Grill in Richfield is closing.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/take-care-coffee-shop-st-paul/601858222","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:00:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"new-restaurants-to-pop-up-in-duluth-oakdale-and-bryn-mawr-in-minneapolis"},{"id":"xeta54","title":"World Cup fans pack Peavey Plaza in Minneapolis for USA watch party","excerpt":"Team USA’s World Cup win over Australia brought an electric atmosphere to downtown Minneapolis, where fans gathered in droves to cheer on the team.","content":"Team USA’s World Cup win over Australia brought an electric atmosphere to downtown Minneapolis, where fans gathered in droves to cheer on the team.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/world-cup-fans-pack-peavey-plaza-minneapolis-usa-watch-party-june-19-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Leon.Purvis@fox.com (Leon Purvis)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T00:21:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-19-18h59m57s194.jpg","slug":"world-cup-fans-pack-peavey-plaza-in-minneapolis-for-usa-watch-party"},{"id":"2g4jng","title":"Scattered T-Storms this afternoon then Turning Hot this Weekend.","excerpt":"Today will start out Dry in the Twin Cities with some Sunshine before the Noon Hour then Mainly Cloudy with Scattered T-Storms after 2 p.m. and some of the T-Storms could produce Heavy Downpours of Rain.  Highs Today in the mid 70s with dew point temperatures climbing into the Muggy 60s this afte...","content":"Today will start out Dry in the Twin Cities with some Sunshine before the Noon Hour then Mainly Cloudy with Scattered T-Storms after 2 p.m. and some of the T-Storms could produce Heavy Downpours of Rain.  Highs Today in the mid 70s with dew point temperatures climbing into the Muggy 60s this afternoon.  Winds Today from the South at 5 to 15 mph with Higher Wind Gusts in T-Storms.  Cloudy with Scattered Showers and T-Storms this evening with areas of Patchy Fog developing overnight and lows near 60 Degrees.  \n\n\n\nCloudy with Patchy Fog and Spotty Showers and T-Storms Wednesday – Showers and T-Storms Wednesday will be more Isolated and mainly to the north and east of the Twin Cities.  Skies will become Partly Cloudy Wednesday afternoon with Highs in the mid 70s and Winds from the West-Northwest at 5 to 15 mph.  Partly Cloudy to Clear and Cooler Wednesday night with lows in the upper 50s and North Winds at 5 to 10 mph. \n\n\n\nExtended Outlook: Thursday through the Weekend and into Monday.  Partly Cloudy with highs in the upper 70s on Thursday then more Humid on Friday with Spotty Evening T-Storms possible and highs in the upper 70s.  Turning Warmer and More Humid over the Weekend with highs in the low to mid 80s on Saturday and Partly Cloudy Skies then Partly Cloudy on Sunday with highs in the mid to upper 80s and Scattered evening T-Storms.  The last few days of June into the 4th of July Weekend will be Hot and Humid with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and T-Storms possible at times and some could be Strong especially Monday evening.  JONATHAN YUHAS  \nThe post Scattered T-Storms this afternoon then Turning Hot this Weekend. first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/weather-forecast/scattered-t-storms-this-afternoon-then-turning-hot-this-weekend/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Jonathan Yuhas","publishDate":"2026-06-23T10:27:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FYuhasJonathanWeb.jpg","slug":"scattered-t-storms-this-afternoon-then-turning-hot-this-weekend"},{"id":"v243ni","title":"Legal expert: Parents gathered thousands of signatures, but it may not be enough to stop Anoka-Hennepin school cuts","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Legal expert: Parents gathered thousands of signatures, but it may not be enough to stop Anoka-Hennepin s...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Legal expert: Parents gathered thousands of signatures, but it may not be enough to stop Anoka-Hennepin school cuts \n\n\n\nThe Anoka-Hennepin School Board approved its budget with cuts as families continued to push for a tax levy vote.\n\n\n\nThe board approved the 2026-2027 budget on Monday night, which includes program cuts and job losses. A grassroots group, including many school families, has pushed for a vote of the public on whether to increase taxes to avoid those cuts, but the district says state law does not allow residents to initiate ballot referendums related to the school’s operating levy.\n\n\n\nCommunity members said they collected more than 3,000 signatures in a petition aimed at forcing a November ballot referendum, stating their intention to file the petition with the school board on Monday and maintaining their legal advice contradicts that of the school district.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Parent group reaches goal to push for referendum in Anoka-Hennepin School District\n\n\n\nWhat does state law say?\n\n\n\n“They can petition, but it’s not legally mandatory,” said David Schultz, distinguished professor of political science and legal studies at Hamline University.\n\n\n\nSchultz said citizens could force a vote if the school board had proposed the tax increase and residents wanted to challenge it, but that did not happen here, so citizens cannot force a vote on their own tax proposal under state law.\n\n\n\n“Correct. As a matter of law, they can’t require it to happen,” said Schultz. “But having said that, again, voters are always free to petition the government and make, let us say, political demands through a petition.”\n\n\n\nRELATED: Anoka-Hennepin parents push tax referendum to stop school cuts\n\n\n\nSchultz confirmed that a former version of the applicable state law allowed residents to force a vote in cases like this, but as a school district spokesperson pointed out, that changed in the last decade. Schultz said that the decision by the Minnesota Legislature came as school board decisions became more politicized. He also said this is not the first time people have questioned where that legal line should be drawn.\n\n\n\n“This is a fascinating one here, because it’s about how fine the line you can draw is between saying that taxes are being raised, you should have a vote, versus taxes are not being raised, but services are being cut, and should the public have a say in that also, more directly?” said Schultz. “And that really just comes down to sort of the whole philosophical or political views on what we think representative democracy is about.”\n\n\n\n“Now, whether or not that was the right answer to be able to change the law, I will leave that to others to make that decision there, but I think it’s a consequence of really a lot of parents and community groups putting a lot more political pressure upon school districts, in terms of school boards,” said Schultz.\n\n\n\nThe school board could still choose to take up the group’s request and let voters decide whether a tax increase is worth it to keep teaching, counseling and other positions that were planned to be cut.\n\n\n\nAsked what their next steps would be if the board does not grant the ballot referendum, Anoka-Hennepin parent and petitioner Michelle Powers said, “We will cross that bridge when we get to it. We came here tonight expecting them to say, ‘Okay, let’s do this.'”\n\n\n\nA district spokesperson said it is “unknown” whether board members plan to consider the request, adding that in the event of a ballot referendum this November to approve additional funding for schools, “those funds would not be available until next school year (2027-28).”\n\n\n\n\nThe post Legal expert: Parents gathered thousands of signatures, but it may not be enough to stop Anoka-Hennepin school cuts first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/inside-your-schools/legal-expert-parents-gathered-thousands-of-signatures-but-it-may-not-be-enough-to-stop-anoka-hennepin-school-cuts/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Renee Cooper","publishDate":"2026-06-23T03:48:30.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FANOKA-HENN-REFERENDUM-LEGALITY_PKG_00.00.02.40.jpg","slug":"legal-expert-parents-gathered-thousands-of-signatures-but-it-may-not-be-enough-to-stop-anoka-hennepi"},{"id":"ar6abp","title":"Federal appeals court allows the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations","excerpt":"A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border.\nA divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit threw out a...","content":"A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border.\nA divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit threw out a lower court ruling that temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s expanded use of expedited removal. The ruling was a big victory for the Republican administration, which views the expansion of so-called expedited removal as a key tool for carrying out its mass deportation policy.\nAn attorney for the plaintiffs said the ruling “undermines the fundamental principle that people receive due process when the government seeks to deport them.”\n“The Trump administration’s push for fast-track deportations will subject people to an unfair and error-prone system,” Anand Balakrishnan, senior staff attorney with the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights Project, said in a statement.\nTrump appointed the two judges in the majority in Tuesday’s decision. The third was appointed by President Barack Obama, a Democrat.\nThe plaintiffs had not “shown that the expedited-removal process denies its members notice and an opportunity to be heard,” Judge Justin R. Walker, one of the Trump appointees, wrote. \nExpedited removal — quick deportation without a chance to appear before a judge — has previously been applied to migrants arriving by sea or caught at or near the border shortly after crossing. \nIn January, Trump expanded its use to undocumented migrants all over the US. Immigration agents began whisking migrants away from courthouses where they had gone for immigration proceedings and then removing them from the country within days. \nU.S. District Judge Jia Cobb ruled in August that plaintiffs challenging the expansion had made a “strong showing” that it was trampling on people’s due process rights, and she issued a stay order putting the policy on hold. Cobb was appointed to the federal bench by President Joe Biden, a Democrat.\nMany migrants living deep in the U.S. have been in the country for more than 2 years, making them ineligible for expedited removal under federal law. Cobb said the administration had not developed procedures to ensure they and other groups of migrants were not wrongly deported under the expedited process.\nThe plaintiffs had put forward “substantial evidence” that the expedited removal process, on the contrary, carried a high risk of error when applied more broadly, Cobb said. The ruling cited examples of people who had lived in the U.S. for far longer than two years but were still ordered to be removed in expedited proceedings.\nThe Trump administration appealed, arguing in a court filing that its expansion was legal, and protections were in place to prevent arbitrary removal. \nCobb’s ruling was an “egregious error” that was depriving the administration of an “essential tool to combat the unprecedented surge of illegal immigration over the past few years” and efficiently deport potentially millions of people, Justice Department attorneys argued in the October filing. \n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Federal appeals court allows the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/federal-appeals-court-allows-the-trump-administration-to-resume-expanded-use-of-speedy-deportations/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:47:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FUS_Immigration_Detention_Warehouses_63295.jpg","slug":"federal-appeals-court-allows-the-trump-administration-to-resume-expanded-use-of-speedy-deportations"},{"id":"6w9lqs","title":"Minnesota counties look to regulate the ‘wild west’ of data centers","excerpt":"Regulations governing data centers vary by location across Minnesota, and now some counties are considering their own policies.","content":"Regulations governing data centers vary by location across Minnesota, and now some counties are considering their own policies.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-counties-data-centers/601857833","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T18:25:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minnesota-counties-look-to-regulate-the-wild-west-of-data-centers"},{"id":"enlo7z","title":"Frey talks $30M budget gap: ‘Everything on the table’ to avoid property tax spike","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Frey talks $30M budget gap: ‘Everything on the table’ to avoid property tax spike \n\n\n\nHard decisions surr...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Frey talks $30M budget gap: ‘Everything on the table’ to avoid property tax spike \n\n\n\nHard decisions surrounding programs, services, workers and property taxes lie ahead for Minneapolis leaders as the city faces a substantial budget gap — Mayor Jacob Frey says it’s his most significant budget he’ll set yet. \n\n\n\nAs it sits now, the city’s staffing and services far outweigh its expected revenue; the current budget gap is $28-33 million. \n\n\n\nRELATED: Plans forming to address Minneapolis’ ‘substantial’ $30M budget gap\n\n\n\nWith only a few ways to address that, Mayor Frey says residents, and their own budgets, are top of mind. \n\n\n\n“We are undergoing a whole lot of work to keep down property taxes as much as we possibly can,” Frey said. “If property taxes continue to rise every single year in dramatic form, people can get priced out of their homes, and so it’s on us to do everything possible to provide efficiencies,” he added. \n\n\n\n“[That] means going through with a fine-tooth comb, looking at every department, where are there efficiencies that can be gained? Where are there programs that are duplicative?” the mayor said, adding this when questioned if there are enough programs and duplicative services to fill that gap, or if there will be significant job cuts:\n\n\n\n“No announcements yet, but look, we’re going to need to tighten the belt. We’re going to need to make some hard decisions. That’s very clear. Not all those decisions are going to be popular, but it’s the right thing to do.”\n\n\n\nHe adds core functions addressing public safety, housing and economic development will be a focus as he shapes his budget. \n\n\n\n“There will be work and programs that I like, that I believe in, that council members like and believe in, that don’t meet the tier or the standard that we’re insisting on for them to continue in full form,” Mayor Frey said. \n\n\n\nHe’ll present his budget to the city council in August; from there, they’ll make final determinations that will include months of deliberations and public input opportunities.  \n\n\n\n\nThe post Frey talks $30M budget gap: ‘Everything on the table’ to avoid property tax spike first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/frey-talks-30m-budget-gap-everything-on-the-table-to-avoid-property-tax-spike/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-23T03:34:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FFREY-ONE-ON-ONE_PKG_00.00.44.14.jpg","slug":"frey-talks-30m-budget-gap-everything-on-the-table-to-avoid-property-tax-spike"},{"id":"b4t59l","title":"3 injured in north Minneapolis shooting, no arrests made","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        3 injured in north Minneapolis shooting, no arrests made \n\n\n\nThree people are injured after a shooting in...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        3 injured in north Minneapolis shooting, no arrests made \n\n\n\nThree people are injured after a shooting in north Minneapolis on Monday night.\n\n\n\nThe Minneapolis Police Department says that just before 8:20 p.m., officers responded to the report of a shooting on the 1600 block of Girard Avenue North.\n\n\n\nAuthorities found a man with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds outside a vehicle and a woman in the vehicle with at least one non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Both were brought to the hospital for their injuries.\n\n\n\nPolice were notified that a third person was injured and found a man hiding in a shed on the 1500 block of Girard Avenue North, who was also brought to the hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.\n\n\n\nMPD is working to determine what led up to the shooting and how the three people are connected to each other.\n\n\n\nNo arrests have been made at this time.\nThe post 3 injured in north Minneapolis shooting, no arrests made first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/3-injured-in-north-minneapolis-shooting-no-arrests-made/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-23T03:10:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F0622-GIRARD-AVE-SHOOTING-KSTP_BCMP01_mxf_00.03.25.36.jpg","slug":"3-injured-in-north-minneapolis-shooting-no-arrests-made"},{"id":"d6mukm","title":"Parent-led petition targets Anoka-Hennepin school board over budget cuts","excerpt":"Parents in the state’s largest school district are leading a grassroots push to let voters decide on a school funding levy this fall.","content":"Parents in the state’s largest school district are leading a grassroots push to let voters decide on a school funding levy this fall.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/parent-led-petition-targets-anoka-hennepin-school-board-over-budget-cuts","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Maury.Glover@fox.com (Maury Glover)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T03:02:46.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-22-20h32m55s202.jpg","slug":"parent-led-petition-targets-anoka-hennepin-school-board-over-budget-cuts"},{"id":"mzhx17","title":"Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting cut short before data center vote, residents furious","excerpt":"Tensions ran high at the Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting on Monday night as plans to discuss a controversial data center were derailed by an abrupt adjournment and shouting from those in attendance.","content":"Tensions ran high at the Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting on Monday night as plans to discuss a controversial data center were derailed by an abrupt adjournment and shouting from those in attendance.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/inver-grove-heights-city-council-meeting-cut-short-before-data-center-vote-residents-furious","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Mike.Manzoni@fox.com (Mike Manzoni)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T01:55:54.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fivh-meeting-chaos-sized.jpg","slug":"inver-grove-heights-city-council-meeting-cut-short-before-data-center-vote-residents-furious"},{"id":"mz48xn","title":"Trump says 6 people arrested over damage to the troubled Reflecting Pool project","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the president’s $14-million-plus rehabilitation project gone awry increasingly becomes a flashpoint ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary celebration...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the president’s $14-million-plus rehabilitation project gone awry increasingly becomes a flashpoint ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations.\nIn a social media post, Trump claimed without supporting evidence that there had been a “350 foot gash” in the paint as the administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix the botched renovation before the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration next week. He has also said, including again on Tuesday, that the federal government would release images to substantiate his claim.\nTrump pledged to beautify the century-old Reflecting Pool ahead of the anniversary celebrations, draining its water and having the bottom painted a color he dubbed “American flag blue.” But since the site was restored, its water has been plagued with algae bloom and pieces of the new coating appeared to be peeling off the bottom.\nTrump, without evidence, has repeatedly blamed the peeling paint on vandalism.\n“It was purposefully and criminally done, and somebody had to work very hard, probably in the dark of night, to create such a condition,” Trump wrote Tuesday, adding that another seven people were cited for allegedly damaging the pool. \nThe U.S. Park Police and Interior Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the arrests or Trump’s claim of vandalism. \nThe Associated Press verified that one man was arrested after touching the already-peeling paint. He said he wanted to examine the new coating, touching a still-attached chunk briefly then letting go shortly after a park worker told him to.\n              Security patrols around the Reflecting Pool\nNational Guard members and Park Police have been patrolling the deck around the pool after Trump insisted over the weekend that vandals were responsible for damage to the liner, without providing evidence.\nTrump said Tuesday that the Interior Department will release images of alleged vandalism at the pool. Pressed by reporters after Air Force One landed in Pennsylvania for a visit to a trucking company, Trump said Interior is “going to share” photos and videos of the alleged vandalism, which remains unverified.\nThe president said Monday that the images existed and the federal government would provide them. No photos were made public as of Tuesday afternoon.\nThe arrests highlighted what’s expected to be tightened security in the capital ahead of and during the 250th anniversary celebrations, which are set to draw large crowds to the National Mall and other tourist sites.\nTrump also said Tuesday that “some of the water” will be drained from the pool “either immediately before or after the Fourth of July, to do the permanent repair.”\nIt was unclear from his post what the scale, scope or cost of the permanent repair would be.\nAtlantic Industrial Coatings, a contractor on the pool project, said it has identified some areas in the Reflecting Pool that require repairs. “These areas are a very small part of the massive 7 acre project, and do not indicate a failure of the liner,” the company said in a statement.\nThe company said it expected to make the repairs to the pool once it is drained, as part of the warranty.\n              Renovation project plagued ahead of the 250 celebrations\nTrump pitched the original improvements as intended to clean, beautify and reinforce an iconic site that he said had become dilapidated and dirty because of previous presidents’ neglect. Algae has plagued the pool for a century, and Trump insisted that the newly installed “American flag blue” coating, which he selected himself, would turn the pool into a gleaming expanse along the National Mall.\nYet within weeks of Trump declaring the rehabilitation completed in time for Independence Day, the water was plagued by a vivid green algae bloom that clouded the pool’s coating. A piece of liner, about 4 square feet, was observed Friday partially floating in the pool. The Associated Press saw additional pieces in the water Monday. \nTrump told reporters Monday that he was told that vandals may have put fertilizer in the pool to develop algae. It was unclear who told him that or when that damage may have occurred.\n“Somebody said they might have put fertilizer” in the pool, Trump said at an unrelated event Monday at the White House. “They did something to create the algae. But that doesn’t matter, because that’s been purified. It’s dead, laying at the bottom.”\nThere is no evidence fertilizer has been added to the pool. \nWorkers were seen in recent days pouring hydrogen peroxide into the pool in an attempt to kill the algae. Hydrogen peroxide can act as a paint remover.\nExperts say the dark lining can add to algae growth by absorbing more sunlight than lighter surfaces. That raises the surrounding water temperature, allowing algae to thrive.\n___\nAssociated Press writer Josh Boak contributed to this story.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Trump says 6 people arrested over damage to the troubled Reflecting Pool project first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/trump-says-6-people-arrested-over-damage-to-the-troubled-reflecting-pool-project/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:05:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FLincoln_Memorial_Reflecting_Pool_64974.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"trump-says-6-people-arrested-over-damage-to-the-troubled-reflecting-pool-project"},{"id":"6mpea9","title":"Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homer for the Dodgers in their 2-1 win over the Twins","excerpt":"Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run, Freddie Freeman also went deep to break a sixth-inning tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Monday night.\n\n\n\nEric Lauer (3-5) pitched six hitless innings for Los Angeles after opener Will Klein allowed Byron Buxton’s homer in the fi...","content":"Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run, Freddie Freeman also went deep to break a sixth-inning tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Monday night.\n\n\n\nEric Lauer (3-5) pitched six hitless innings for Los Angeles after opener Will Klein allowed Byron Buxton’s homer in the first. Freeman’s 13th of the season helped the Dodgers win after losing back-to-back games for the first time since May 11-12.\n\n\n\nTanner Scott converted his 10th save in 11 chances, but Los Angeles lost outfielder Kyle Tucker and catcher Dalton Rushing during the game. Tucker left in the second with low back spasms, and Rushing was pulled in the third to get checked for a concussion.\n\n\n\nOhtani didn’t take long to give the large contingent of Dodgers fans reason to celebrate, hitting the second pitch of the game deep into the plaza in right field. An 87 mph changeup in the middle of the zone from Minnesota starter Zebby Matthews left Ohtani’s bat at 112.8 mph and cleared the right-field seats at Target Field.\n\n\n\nOhtani has four homers and 10 RBIs in 13 career games at the ballpark. It was his sixth leadoff homer this season and seventh in 17 games in June.\n\n\n\nBuxton answered in the bottom of the first with his 25th home run, which tied Houston’s Yordan Alvarez for the American League lead, four behind Philadelphia’s Kyle Schwarber for tops in the majors. Buxton has eight homers in his last 15 games.\n\n\n\nBut the Twins went hitless between Royce Lewis’ two-out single in the first and Austin Martin’s leadoff single in the eighth. Lauer walked three and struck out two.\n\n\n\nMatthews (3-5) permitted two runs on six hits and two walks in six innings while striking out five.\n\n\n\nUp next\n\n\n\nLeft-hander Justin Wrobleski (8-2, 2.72 ERA) pitches the middle game of the series for the Dodgers on Tuesday night. Minnesota will start right-hander Joe Ryan (5-3, 2.99).\n\n\n\nUpdate: Ryan has been scratched due to illness. Starter is TBD.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homer for the Dodgers in their 2-1 win over the Twins first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/shohei-ohtani-and-freddie-freeman-homer-for-the-dodgers-in-their-2-1-win-over-the-twins/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Darren Wolfson","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:44:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26174007622183-Cropped.jpg","slug":"shohei-ohtani-and-freddie-freeman-homer-for-the-dodgers-in-their-2-1-win-over-the-twins"},{"id":"vrgvag","title":"Another round of storms expected Tuesday – Chris","excerpt":"A Pleasant Monday Evening, But Storms Return Tuesday\n\n\n\nGood Monday evening!\n\n\n\nIt’s a pleasant start to the week across Minnesota, with sunshine, comfortable temperatures, and quiet conditions taking us through the rest of the evening. Tonight will stay partly cloudy and seasonably cool, with lo...","content":"A Pleasant Monday Evening, But Storms Return Tuesday\n\n\n\nGood Monday evening!\n\n\n\nIt’s a pleasant start to the week across Minnesota, with sunshine, comfortable temperatures, and quiet conditions taking us through the rest of the evening. Tonight will stay partly cloudy and seasonably cool, with lows falling to around 60 degrees.\n\n\n\nThe main thing we’re watching comes Tuesday afternoon as scattered showers and thunderstorms develop across the region. Not everyone will see storms at the same time, but the chance for rain and storms is fairly high, around 70%. A few of those storms could become strong to severe, with hail being the main concern. Tuesday will be a bit cooler overall, with highs in the upper 70s.\n\n\n\nBy Wednesday, we settle back into a quieter and warmer pattern. Skies will be partly cloudy, with just a slight chance for a shower or storm. Highs will stay comfortable in the mid-70s.\n\n\n\nThursday and Friday look especially nice, with partly cloudy skies, pleasant air, and highs in the mid-70s. These look like two of the better days of the week if you have outdoor plans.\n\n\n\nThe next more noticeable change arrives this weekend. Saturday will be warmer, with highs climbing into the low 80s. Thunderstorms may develop late Saturday night, then scattered showers and storms remain possible on Sunday as temperatures climb into the mid-80s.\n\n\n\nBy next Monday, it turns very warm and more humid, with highs in the upper 80s and a few isolated thunderstorms possible.\n\n\n\nSo, enjoy the pleasant weather this evening, but stay weather-aware Tuesday afternoon as storms return and a few could pack hail.\n\n\n\nEnjoy the evening, and take care!– Meteorologist Chris Reece\nThe post Another round of storms expected Tuesday – Chris first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/weather-forecast/another-round-of-storms-expected-tuesday-chris/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Chris Reece","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:41:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FReeceChrisWeb.jpg","slug":"another-round-of-storms-expected-tuesday-chris"},{"id":"ttop0v","title":"Trump says 6 people have been arrested for damaging the Reflecting Pool","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the iconic Washington, D.C. site increasingly becomes a flashpoint over the president’s $14-million-plus rehabilitation project gone awry.\nIn a social med...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the iconic Washington, D.C. site increasingly becomes a flashpoint over the president’s $14-million-plus rehabilitation project gone awry.\nIn a social media post, Trump claimed without supporting evidence that there had been a “350 foot gash” in the paint as the administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix the botched renovation before the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration next week. \nTrump said another seven people were cited for damaging the pool. “It was purposefully and criminally done, and somebody had to work very hard, probably in the dark of night, to create such a condition,” Trump wrote.\nThe Park Police and Interior Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Trump’s assertion. \nThe Associated Press verified that one man was arrested after touching the already-peeling paint as federal workers try to deal with an algae bloom in the water. The liner was installed as part of the project to repair the century-old pool, which included a new layer to its bottom in a color Trump has dubbed “American flag blue.”\nTrump said that “some of the water” will be drained from the pool “either immediately before or after the Fourth of July, to do the permanent repair.”\nIt was unclear from his post what the scale, scope or cost of the permanent repair would be.\nNational Guard members and U.S. Park Police have been patrolling the deck around the pool after Trump insisted vandals were responsible for damage to the liner.\nTrump pitched the original improvements as intended to clean, beautify and reinforce an iconic site that he said had become dilapidated and dirty because of previous presidents’ neglect. Algae has plagued the pool for a century, and Trump insisted that the newly installed “American flag blue” coating, which he selected himself, would turn the pool into a gleaming expanse along the National Mall.\nYet within weeks of Trump declaring the rehabilitation completed in time for Independence Day, the water was plagued by a vivid green algae bloom that clouded the pool’s coating. A piece of liner, about 4 square feet, was observed Friday partially floating in the pool. The Associated Press saw additional pieces in the water Monday. \n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Trump says 6 people have been arrested for damaging the Reflecting Pool first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/trump-says-6-people-have-been-arrested-for-damaging-the-reflecting-pool/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:05:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FLincoln_Memorial_Reflecting_Pool_64974.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"trump-says-6-people-have-been-arrested-for-damaging-the-reflecting-pool"},{"id":"p2zc05","title":"Timberwolves trade Julius Randle, re-sign Ayo Dosunmu in Draft-eve moves","excerpt":"The Timberwolves are making big moves ahead of Tuesday night’s NBA Draft.\n\n\n\nOn Monday night, Minnesota traded Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in Tuesday’s draft to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that also includes the Chicago Bulls.\n\n\n\nThat move enabled them to immediately re-sign Ayo...","content":"The Timberwolves are making big moves ahead of Tuesday night’s NBA Draft.\n\n\n\nOn Monday night, Minnesota traded Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in Tuesday’s draft to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that also includes the Chicago Bulls.\n\n\n\nThat move enabled them to immediately re-sign Ayo Dosunmu. A source with knowledge of the agreement told KSTP Dosunmu’s new deal is five-years for $112-million.\n\n\n\nAs part of the trade, Nic Claxton moves to Chicago from Brooklyn, and Minnesota acquires Brooklyn’s No. 33 pick in the second round of the draft on Wednesday night, according to a source who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not received the required approvals from the league office.\n\n\n\nTrading Randle opens up a slew of financial possibilities for the Timberwolves. It creates a $33 million trade exception, and gave them room to re-sign Dosunmu and potentially target more players in free agency or through future trades.\n\n\n\nRandle, a three-time All-Star, will be moving to his fifth team after stints with New York, the Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans and the Timberwolves. He averaged 21.1 points this past season, though shot just 39% from the field and 24% from 3-point range in Minnesota’s 12 playoff contests.\n\n\n\nDosunmu immediately became an important cog for the Timberwolves after a mid-season trade brought him to Minnesota from Chicago. In a win that gave the Timberwolves a 3-1 series lead against Denver in the first round of the playoffs, Dosunmu came off the bench to score 43 points.  It’s the second-most points by a non-starter in NBA playoff history, trailing only the 45 points Fred Brown scored for Seattle in 1976.\n\n\n\nClaxton just finished his seventh NBA season, all with Brooklyn. He averaged 11.7 points this past season.\n\n\n\nClick here for KSTP’s full Timberwolves coverage.\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press contributed to this report.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Timberwolves trade Julius Randle, re-sign Ayo Dosunmu in Draft-eve moves first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/timberwolves-trade-julius-randle-re-sign-ayo-dosunmu-in-draft-eve-moves/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:33:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FJulius-Randle.jpg","slug":"timberwolves-trade-julius-randle-re-sign-ayo-dosunmu-in-draft-eve-moves"},{"id":"f5iu0e","title":"Shots fired near U of M campus, police investigating Dinkytown area","excerpt":"Police are investigating after shots were fired near the University of Minnesota campus Monday afternoon.","content":"Police are investigating after shots were fired near the University of Minnesota campus Monday afternoon.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/election/shots-fired-near-u-m-campus-police-investigating-dinkytown-area-june-22-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T00:46:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-22-19h42m47s625.jpg","slug":"shots-fired-near-u-of-m-campus-police-investigating-dinkytown-area"},{"id":"o583pr","title":"Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes","excerpt":"Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.","content":"Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/carlos-mencia-pleads-not-guilty-12-felony-charges-failure-pay-taxes","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-23T00:34:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcarlos-mencia-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"carlos-mencia-pleads-not-guilty-to-12-felony-charges-of-failure-to-pay-taxes"},{"id":"hfvk4c","title":"Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information","excerpt":"A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.","content":"A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/judge-blocks-trump-administration-database-check-citizenship-personal-information","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:22:11.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftrump-oval-office-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"judge-blocks-trump-administrations-database-to-check-citizenship-personal-information"},{"id":"6elh35","title":"State launching study to determine whether to lift moratorium on new nuclear power plants","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        State launching study to determine whether to lift moratorium on new nuclear power plants \n\n\n\nOver the la...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        State launching study to determine whether to lift moratorium on new nuclear power plants \n\n\n\nOver the last few months, you may have seen billboards around the metro saying, “Nuke the Mandate.” Posted by the Center for the American Experiment, they’re part of a growing push to expand nuclear power in Minnesota.\n\n\n\nNext week, the state launches a new study looking at whether to lift Minnesota’s moratorium on new nuclear power plants and what that could mean for the state’s energy future.\n\n\n\n“We have the nuclear waste sitting right next door to us,” said Grant Johnson, tribal council president for the Prairie Island Indian Community. “We’re the closest community in the nation to stored nuclear waste.”\n\n\n\nJohnson’s community has lived with nuclear waste stored less than 700 yards from homes and businesses for more than three decades now.\n\n\n\n“Forced on our community years ago, when we didn’t have the tools or the funds to truly understand what’s being built next to us,” he said.\n\n\n\nThat’s why Johnson said he was so pleased Rep. Spencer Igo, a Wabana Township Republican, asked him to help formulate legislation calling for a new feasibility study of nuclear energy in Minnesota. The invitation gave tribal members a chance to make their voices and concerns heard this time around.\n\n\n\n“We’re not necessarily opposed to nuclear power, you know? We understand … the future needs of power for the state, and we want to be realistic with that,” he said. “But we also understand the impacts of this nuclear power plant … We also don’t want any of our cultural sites or our burial mounds, our ancestors …  we want to make sure there’s no impact there.”\n\n\n\nThe study was part of one of the last bills lawmakers passed this year. The governor signed it into law last month, and the study gets started July 1.\n\n\n\n“It’s about two feet of concrete in here, and then inside is a steel liner that’s about four inches thick,” said Eric Meyer with Generation Atomic as he showed KSTP a scale model of a nuclear waste storage unit. “Inside of that is where you actually have the radioactive fuel.”\n\n\n\nMeyer and his organization support expanding nuclear options in the state. He’s excited to get this new feasibility study and is sure it will show nuclear energy is the cleanest and cheapest option out there.\n\n\n\n“Pretty much any way you look at it from an environmental standpoint, nuclear energy, the carbon emissions are the lowest. It’s kind of right in there with wind energy, even accounting for all of the emissions that happen during construction of the plant, and all of that, because it produces no emissions while it’s running. Land footprint, it is the best in class. Tiny, tiny footprint for (a) crazy amount of low-carbon clean energy for close to a century. In terms of mining resources, it’s also the best. You need to dig up a lot less stuff to make nuclear power versus other energy resources,” he said. “The safety record, we’ve never had anyone in the U.S. be harmed by nuclear energy. You’ve really got to go back to the Soviet Union to actually have people that have died as a result of a nuclear power plant accident.”\n\n\n\nHe believes the study will become the first step toward expanding nuclear options in Minnesota.\n\n\n\n“We’re going to need as much clean energy as we can get, and that really … it’s up to the policymakers to set a level playing field. Right now, in Minnesota, it is simply illegal to build a nuclear power plant,” Meyer said.\n\n\n\nAccording to Xcel Energy, which runs the state’s two current nuclear plants in Prairie Island and Monticello, nuclear power contributes some $600 million to the state’s gross product each year and creates thousands of jobs when you combine direct jobs and jobs that support the industry.\n\n\n\n“Provides the highest paying, most union jobs of any energy source,” said Meyer. “And so when we’re spending our dollars on our electricity bill, those dollars stay in Minnesota and support (the) Minnesota tax base.”\n\n\n\nBut there have been a few problems over the years.\n\n\n\n“Let’s be honest, nothing’s perfect. With nuclear, there are issues that folks need to know about, and that we need to talk through. And with wind and solar, you know, there’s a lot of issues there too,” said Meyer.\n\n\n\nMost recently, there was a leak of tritium-laced water from the Monticello plant that forced its closure for a while. And the federal government has never removed the nuclear waste leftover at Prairie Island as originally promised.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Xcel Energy fined $14K for failing to obtain permit for storage tanks following tritium leak\n\n\n\nWhich is why Steve Morse helped pass the current moratorium when he was a state senator back in 1994.\n\n\n\n“We had a firm commitment from industry and government, federal government, that it would be taken care of within 15 years or something like that, and no progress has been made. And so there’s absolutely no credibility of any progress in the future,” Morse said.\n\n\n\nMuch like Johnson, what happens with the waste remains one of Morse’s biggest concerns.\n\n\n\n“This (is) waste that you’re creating that lasts for hundreds of thousands of years,” he said. “If people had a good solution to the waste, and it were cost competitive in real time, you know, I think people would look at it, and so I would never say never.”\n\n\n\nBoth men hope this study will provide an answer to that concern.\n\n\n\nMorse also worries seven months isn’t enough time to complete a rigorous and balanced report. The final report is due back to lawmakers by Jan. 30, 2027.\n\n\n\n“I’m a little concerned about the timeline. We have seven months here, and it’s a really large study with some really important questions,” Morse said.\n\n\n\nThe conservative Center for the American Experiment, which supports ending the ban on new nuclear plants, raised similar concerns about the timeline. It thinks the study should be given an entire year and that the state should spend $1 million on it, instead of $500,000.\n\n\n\nThis increased interest in nuclear power comes as the state is trying to make all electricity carbon-free by 2040. Even as it’s trying to shut down old coal plants, it’s facing a sudden increase in demand for electricity, much of which experts say is due to data centers.\n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Department of Commerce is in talks right now with a local nonprofit, the Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development, to do the study.\n\n\n\nThe law calls for the study to include discussion of numerous topics, including federal regulations, technical advances, costs, environmental, health and waste impacts, and public safety concerns, among others.\n\n\n\nThe law requires the study to include a “balanced representation of perspectives.”\n\n\n\nThe Great Plains Institute says, “We are looking forward to collaborating with the Minnesota Department of Commerce to conduct a study on the potential impact of new nuclear generation on Minnesota’s public interest. We are actively working with the department to define the specifics of the study plan to ensure it is conducted efficiently and effectively, provides an objective and informative resource for public discourse, and fully meets the statutory requirements, including a commitment to transparency and public input. More information on that plan will be available soon.”\n\n\n\n“We just want to make sure our voices are heard, have an opportunity to be at the table,” said Johnson. “But also, you know, being able to share our history and what we’ve been through.”\n\n\n\n“It doesn’t make any sense to just ban a whole technology class when there’s so many things that show that it could be really good for our state,” said Meyer.\n\n\n\n“It’s good to have the discussion. It’s appropriate. Whether it’s time to move ahead, that’s very much an open question,” Morse said.\n\n\n\n\nThe post State launching study to determine whether to lift moratorium on new nuclear power plants first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/state-launching-study-to-determine-whether-to-lift-moratorium-on-new-nuclear-power-plants/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-23T01:30:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FNUCLEAR-POWER-EXPANSION_PKG_00.01.38.54.jpg","slug":"state-launching-study-to-determine-whether-to-lift-moratorium-on-new-nuclear-power-plants"},{"id":"ur2dbb","title":"Watch: Rogers high school graduate Jayden Kurtz pumped to hear name called during this week’s NHL Draft","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Jayden Kurtz Web 6-12-26 \n\n\n\nAhead of the June 26-27th NHL Draft, KSTP Sports caught up with recent Roger...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Jayden Kurtz Web 6-12-26 \n\n\n\nAhead of the June 26-27th NHL Draft, KSTP Sports caught up with recent Rogers high school graduate and defenseman Jayden Kurtz and Rogers boys hockey coach David Brown.\n\n\n\nWhether the Kings, Capitals, Devils, or another NHL franchise, Kurtz will learn who will control his draft rights. He’ll play for Chicago in the AHL next year, then transition to college hockey and the Wisconsin Badgers thereafter.\n\n\n\nKurtz is No. 61 on NHL Central Scouting’s final ranking of North American players. He’s the highest-rated high school player on Central Scouting’s list and a projected second or third-round pick.\n\n\n\n***Click the video box above to watch our full interviews with Kurtz and Brown***\n\n\n\nKurtz had 38 points (13 goals, 25 assists) in 26 games at Rogers this past season and was named a finalist for Minnesota’s Mr. Hockey Award. He also had three points (one goal, two assists) in 16 games with Chicago at the end of its regular season.\n\n\n\nAs a former forward, Kurtz told us that he can contribute plenty on the offensive end. Wild defenseman Brock Faber, who’s offensive game keeps growing, is a player that Kurtz tries to model his game after.\n\n\n\n***Click the video box below to watch the edited story on Kurtz or if on our app, swipe to the right***\n\n\n\n\n            \n                \n                \n                    @keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Recent Rogers high school graduate Jayden Kurtz ready to hear name called during NHL Draft \n\n\n\nAt 6-foot-3 and over 190-pounds with great skating ability, there’s a lot for NHL front offices to like.\n\n\n\nKurtz had recent success at the NHL Draft Combine. He performed well during athletic testing, and thought he had good conversations with teams.\n\n\n\nInstead of attending the draft in Buffalo, Kurtz is choosing to stay home and celebrate with many family and friends.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Watch: Rogers high school graduate Jayden Kurtz pumped to hear name called during this week’s NHL Draft first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/watch-rogers-high-school-graduate-jayden-kurtz-pumped-to-hear-name-called-during-this-weeks-nhl-draft/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Darren Wolfson","publishDate":"2026-06-23T00:12:16.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fspx-6p-tease-5-vo.00_00_00_00.Still001.jpg","slug":"watch-rogers-high-school-graduate-jayden-kurtz-pumped-to-hear-name-called-during-this-weeks-nhl-draf"},{"id":"wk5680","title":"Major Supreme Court decisions testing Trump’s policies remain","excerpt":"Over the next two weeks, justices will release more than a dozen final opinions, including high-profile decisions on birthright citizenship, the Federal Reserve and transgender athletes.","content":"Over the next two weeks, justices will release more than a dozen final opinions, including high-profile decisions on birthright citizenship, the Federal Reserve and transgender athletes.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/major-supreme-court-decisions-testing-trumps-policies-remain/601860438","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T13:49:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"major-supreme-court-decisions-testing-trumps-policies-remain"},{"id":"qkgig7","title":"North Loop company doubles down on office space","excerpt":"Plus: Big expectations for Prime Day","content":"Plus: Big expectations for Prime Day","url":"https://www.startribune.com/rise-shine-and-get-to-the-office/601860173","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T11:00:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"north-loop-company-doubles-down-on-office-space"},{"id":"1p6lj6","title":"Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by President Donald Trump. \nThe White House Office of Management and Budget has yet to mak...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by President Donald Trump. \nThe White House Office of Management and Budget has yet to make a formal request to Congress. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill, including Monday evening. A top deputy defense secretary told senators about the Iran funding request last week, according to two people familiar with the situation but not authorized to discuss it publicly. \nThe Wall Street Journal first reported on the developments.\n              Push for Pentagon money faces skeptical lawmakers\nThe push for billions of dollars in Iran war funding comes at a fraught political moment. Lawmakers are skeptical of the deal Trump struck with Iran to bring an end to the war, and wary of next steps. The White House has requested a remarkable $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon — a nearly 50% increase over the current fiscal year’s funding levels.\nSenate Majority Leader John Thune said he’s expecting a supplemental spending request from the administration for the war, and when it arrives, “we’ll work through it and see where the votes are.”\n“We need to make sure we’re doing everything we can to replenish, resupply a lot our munitions that have been depleted — not only just with what’s happening with Iran, but prior to that,” said Thune, R-S.D. \nDeputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg spoke to several senators about the proposal in calls last week and he notified congressional committees that the $80 billion request had been sent to the Office of Management and Budget. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.\nHowever, the funding package will almost certainly run into trouble from lawmakers who refuse to support Trump’s decision to go to war and are reluctant to give the Pentagon more money at a time of high costs of living for Americans at home.\n“You’re spending families’ hard-earned tax dollars on a war that many strongly oppose,” Democratic Sen. Patty Murray told Hegseth in a hearing last month. \n              Trump seeks a record $1.5 trillion for Defense this year\nIn addition to the Iran funding, Republicans hope to secure about $1.1 trillion through the regular appropriations process, which typically requires support from both parties for approval. Then, they hope to secure an additional $350 billion through a mostly party-line vote later this summer. \nThe amount being sought by the Pentagon is far higher than the $29 billion estimate of war costs that Hegseth gave Congress during his testimony last month. The bulk of that amount was related to replacing munitions and repairing equipment but also included operational costs to keep forces deployed. That estimate did not include the cost to repair or rebuild U.S. military sites damaged in the region.\nIt’s also far lower than the initial $200 billion the Pentagon floated as the costs at the start of the war. An early estimate put the cost of the first week of the war at $11.3 billion.\nSen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii, a member of Democratic party leadership, said he expects the actual price tag could be much higher than the $80 billion being proposed. \nSchatz said he hasn’t done any counting of Democrats about whether there is support for an Iran-focused bill, “but I haven’t found anyone who wants to do this.”\nBut Republican Sen. Jim Banks of Indiana said, “To me it’s less about the war, it’s more about the stockpiles.” \nBanks said, “I would sell it to my state as an investment in our defense industrial base, reshoring defense production to Indiana.” \nSen. Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said funding for an Iran supplemental can’t be done in isolation. It has to be done after lawmakers from both parties have agreed to a total spending amount for both defense and non-defense programs, “then the rest of this would follow pretty quickly,” Reed said.\nAnd Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota, a member of the Appropriations subcommittee on Defense, said he has been working with the administration to broaden the package to include funds for disaster aid for California, Hawaii and other states hard hit by fires and weather problems, as well as agricultural aid for farmers.\n“I think that’s the kind of combination that could pass,” Hoeven said.\nHegseth declined to answer questions from reporters late Monday as he strode around the Capitol.\nBut on the issue of the cost of the war, Hegseth responded rhetorically during a Senate hearing last month, asking, “What is the cost of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon?”\nHe acknowledged the president’s decision to confront the threat of a nuclear Iran “comes with cost — and we recognize that.”\n___\nAssociated Press writers Konstantin Toropin and Ben Finley contributed to this report.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/pentagon-seeks-80-billion-from-congress-for-iran-war/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-23T00:10:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FTrump_71_7.jpg","slug":"pentagon-seeks-80-billion-from-congress-for-iran-war"},{"id":"otynzd","title":"Edina man turns 100 still golfing, walking hallways with clubs to stay strong","excerpt":"A centenarian in Edina is proving that age is just a number, especially when it comes to staying active and connected.","content":"A centenarian in Edina is proving that age is just a number, especially when it comes to staying active and connected.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/edina-man-turns-100-still-golfing-walking-hallways-clubs-stay-strong","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Symone.Woolridge@fox.com (Symone Woolridge)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T23:18:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F6_22_26-5-p-100_year_old-golfer-_-woolridge_00.01.20.52.jpg","slug":"edina-man-turns-100-still-golfing-walking-hallways-with-clubs-to-stay-strong"},{"id":"r7j3ok","title":"2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department","excerpt":"Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.","content":"Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/6th-suspect-charged-multi-state-white-house-ufc-attack-plot","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Isabel.Soisson@fox.com (Isabel Soisson)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:09:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2281030342.jpg","slug":"2-more-suspects-charged-in-multi-state-white-house-ufc-attack-plot-justice-department"},{"id":"gm7m56","title":"Olivia Rodrigo launches Daisy Chain Fields all-women music festival","excerpt":"Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women music festival, will feature performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks and more.","content":"Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women music festival, will feature performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks and more.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/olivia-rodrigo-daisy-chain-fields-all-women-music-festival","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:42:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Folivia-rodrigo-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"olivia-rodrigo-launches-daisy-chain-fields-all-women-music-festival"},{"id":"7tzdt5","title":"Why MnDOT fully shuts down some Minnesota highways during construction","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Why MnDOT fully shuts down some Minnesota highways during construction \n\n\n\nWhether you’re driving across ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Why MnDOT fully shuts down some Minnesota highways during construction \n\n\n\nWhether you’re driving across town or heading north, road construction is nearly impossible to avoid this time of year in Minnesota — and so are the risks that come with it. \n\n\n\nState officials warn that even a split second of distraction in a work zone can have deadly consequences.\n\n\n\n“These types of crashes can happen in a split second,” said Minnesota Department of Transportation Spokesperson Kent Barnard. “They are almost always unexpected. You don’t know what’s going to happen until you’re in the middle of it.”\n\n\n\nMnDOT said safety concerns played a major role in its decision to fully close Highway 280 during a $34 million construction project this summer.\n\n\n\nBy shutting down the road entirely, crews can avoid dangerous conditions caused by traffic moving through work zones.\n\n\n\n“We don’t have to move equipment off the road. We don’t have single-lane traffic, and we don’t have to worry about motorists driving into our work zone here,” said Barnard. “Obviously, it’s much safer for us.”\n\n\n\nAccording to the National Safety Council, about 50 workers nationwide are killed each year after being hit by vehicles in work zones.\n\n\n\nHowever, MnDOT said the majority of deaths in these crashes are actually drivers and their passengers.\n\n\n\nFor Barnard, the issue is deeply personal.\n\n\n\n“For me personally, sadness. Because I’ve known people who have been killed in work zone crashes,” he said.\n\n\n\nAt the State Capitol, MnDOT honors workers who have lost their lives on the job. Their names are etched into a memorial — a permanent reminder of the risks crews face every day.\n\n\n\nOfficials said it should also serve as a message to drivers.\n\n\n\n“Remember, we’re out here working,” Barnard said. “We’re doing the best job we can, and we’re doing it in the most efficient way we can.”\n\n\n\nWith construction season in full swing, MnDOT urges drivers to:\n\n\n\n\nSlow down in work zones,\n\n\n\nStay alert and avoid distractions, and\n\n\n\nFollow posted signs and lane shifts.\n\n\n\n\nFor the latest road construction news, click here.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Why MnDOT fully shuts down some Minnesota highways during construction first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/why-mndot-fully-shuts-down-some-minnesota-highways-during-construction/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:21:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWORK-ZONE-SAFETY_PKG_KSTPed38_146_mxf_00.01.18.54.jpg","slug":"why-mndot-fully-shuts-down-some-minnesota-highways-during-construction"},{"id":"iy7tnz","title":"Minnesota native Kate Smith-Stroh to play KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club","excerpt":"The five-time state high school champion from Detroit Lakes will get chance to compete this week with No. 1 Nelly Korda.","content":"The five-time state high school champion from Detroit Lakes will get chance to compete this week with No. 1 Nelly Korda.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/kate-smith-stroh-kpmg-womens-pga-championship-hazeltine-national-golf-club/601850248","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T09:48:00.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minnesota-native-kate-smith-stroh-to-play-kpmg-womens-pga-championship-at-hazeltine-national-golf-cl"},{"id":"z8uj8p","title":"How long does it take to buy a house in Minneapolis in 2026? - knoxradio.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNZWZzNEtZckFiT2hqVHI1VUNtV1p1S2dLYnVVLVdIY1FNM240bDhlWmQyenc5Q28tbVYwYWg5ci05Ykx0VEZjNWpWSEJYMEdhWU40bW1OanhXWkE3UFdxUXNqdUlWZ05sdFNqZkhRb092Rml2UWwzSDlfY2JNV0luMDhvX1l3XzNTeXJEb0FkeWRuXzd0bXpLRw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">How long does it t...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNZWZzNEtZckFiT2hqVHI1VUNtV1p1S2dLYnVVLVdIY1FNM240bDhlWmQyenc5Q28tbVYwYWg5ci05Ykx0VEZjNWpWSEJYMEdhWU40bW1OanhXWkE3UFdxUXNqdUlWZ05sdFNqZkhRb092Rml2UWwzSDlfY2JNV0luMDhvX1l3XzNTeXJEb0FkeWRuXzd0bXpLRw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">How long does it take to buy a house in Minneapolis in 2026?</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">knoxradio.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNZWZzNEtZckFiT2hqVHI1VUNtV1p1S2dLYnVVLVdIY1FNM240bDhlWmQyenc5Q28tbVYwYWg5ci05Ykx0VEZjNWpWSEJYMEdhWU40bW1OanhXWkE3UFdxUXNqdUlWZ05sdFNqZkhRb092Rml2UWwzSDlfY2JNV0luMDhvX1l3XzNTeXJEb0FkeWRuXzd0bXpLRw?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-23T07:33:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FJ6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc%3Ds0-w300","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-buy-a-house-in-minneapolis-in-2026-knoxradiocom"},{"id":"qm2z3s","title":"Timberwolves trade Julius Randle to Brooklyn, agree to contract with Ayo Dosunmu","excerpt":"Randle played two seasons in Minnesota, but was dealt to clear salary cap room. 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}\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Recovery continues year after big Beltrami Co. stormSome areas got 120+ mph winds, cutting a path of dest...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Recovery continues year after big Beltrami Co. stormSome areas got 120+ mph winds, cutting a path of destruction in the area and destroying 9 million trees.\n\n\n\nRecovery continues in Bemidji and the surrounding Beltrami County area one year after a historic storm changed the landscape and left ongoing wildfire concerns.\n\n\n\nThe derecho hit after sunset on June 21, 2025, with 120 mph straight-line winds that cut a 10-mile path of destruction. It toppled an estimated 9 million trees and caused an estimated $10 million in property damage — just short of a federal disaster declaration.\n\n\n\nThe state has paid $7.5 million to replace public infrastructure, but a key concern now is wildfire risk because dry fuel remains across the forest floor. Officials said even a small fire could grow quickly.\n\n\n\n“We have had a few fires, not nearly to the magnitude of other parts of the state,” Beltrami County Emergency Management Director Christopher Muller said, “but we are very resource rich right now with firefighting resources and have been able to get a quick handle on fires when they do pop up.”\n\n\n\nAccording to Muller, the landscape in Beltrami County has changed for at least a generation. He also said forests are adapting after the storm.\n\n\n\nA year later, new growth is creating new habitat for wildlife. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager Blane Klemek said some species are already benefiting.\n\n\n\n“Like ruffed grouse, wild turkey, white-tailed deer and all kinds of others,” Blane Klemek said. “Songbirds adapt and flourish in those types of environments.”\n\n\n\nOfficials said the region still needs help and wants people to know Beltrami County is open for business from Itasca State Park to the city of Bemidji. They said tourist dollars can help support the recovery.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Bemidji derecho: 1 year later, wildfire risk and recovery continue first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/bemidji-derecho-1-year-later-wildfire-risk-and-recovery-continue/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:10:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBEMIDJI-STORM-1-YEAR-LATER_VO_00.00.00.00.jpg","slug":"bemidji-derecho-1-year-later-wildfire-risk-and-recovery-continue"},{"id":"2oih7y","title":"Timberwolves' Ideal NBA Draft Plan Reportedly Doesn't Involve No. 28 Pick - Sports Illustrated","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxOd0F2OGlPUE43TkFsaDROc3YwTUlwME84WUYwVVZ2cXZWLWtmUEVXRnJTank3ZVhYUEd3RUdCbVhRdzQyenZ0dzBRd2pyUmFVbzFBd3QzaUtqbmF4RnFPMUVqbGJqVHZuOUcyUlhKVkZMVUFpQkN5Yy1EaG80OHJDUGVoeEQ4dGQ4Szl3Z3MySTlWMGx0VXM0ZUJ6SUVaMnhreVhDRnVoLWo1YmZ5T1NzX1p3?oc=5\" ...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxOd0F2OGlPUE43TkFsaDROc3YwTUlwME84WUYwVVZ2cXZWLWtmUEVXRnJTank3ZVhYUEd3RUdCbVhRdzQyenZ0dzBRd2pyUmFVbzFBd3QzaUtqbmF4RnFPMUVqbGJqVHZuOUcyUlhKVkZMVUFpQkN5Yy1EaG80OHJDUGVoeEQ4dGQ4Szl3Z3MySTlWMGx0VXM0ZUJ6SUVaMnhreVhDRnVoLWo1YmZ5T1NzX1p3?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Timberwolves' Ideal NBA Draft Plan Reportedly Doesn't Involve No. 28 Pick</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Sports Illustrated</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxOd0F2OGlPUE43TkFsaDROc3YwTUlwME84WUYwVVZ2cXZWLWtmUEVXRnJTank3ZVhYUEd3RUdCbVhRdzQyenZ0dzBRd2pyUmFVbzFBd3QzaUtqbmF4RnFPMUVqbGJqVHZuOUcyUlhKVkZMVUFpQkN5Yy1EaG80OHJDUGVoeEQ4dGQ4Szl3Z3MySTlWMGx0VXM0ZUJ6SUVaMnhreVhDRnVoLWo1YmZ5T1NzX1p3?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:07:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"timberwolves-ideal-nba-draft-plan-reportedly-doesnt-involve-no-28-pick-sports-illustrated"},{"id":"dmrrk4","title":"How long does it take to buy a house in Minneapolis in 2026? - Mankato Free Press","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7wFBVV95cUxPR2JETlloVGVQSkY2UXU3UzA4ZlZwZ1hIVVR5MUFMaWVFZjdxUzFMNU95SFc2MGdtakRCZzRaQXBkTEVoNGs5OXlhR3ZPWndNVl9jOFMtYlNFd0dUaEJJdFo3WTg4SEFYVGdjNEtzdC1kQThKR0k4ZmpNeDQtcXREUWdpRXBMSlpBcV95Uk1GbXBDUVlRSDhSRlZ3V01iMl9Ba1J6V2tiblhkSXRqcFo2azBBU1d6dS1...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7wFBVV95cUxPR2JETlloVGVQSkY2UXU3UzA4ZlZwZ1hIVVR5MUFMaWVFZjdxUzFMNU95SFc2MGdtakRCZzRaQXBkTEVoNGs5OXlhR3ZPWndNVl9jOFMtYlNFd0dUaEJJdFo3WTg4SEFYVGdjNEtzdC1kQThKR0k4ZmpNeDQtcXREUWdpRXBMSlpBcV95Uk1GbXBDUVlRSDhSRlZ3V01iMl9Ba1J6V2tiblhkSXRqcFo2azBBU1d6dS11OXFpV245dmNJV1AtMGdSWnR5TEowMy00OWNnWHFoZW40a2RBNjl1UU1STDhKOFU3VXowSllHdw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">How long does it take to buy a house in Minneapolis in 2026?</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Mankato Free Press</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7wFBVV95cUxPR2JETlloVGVQSkY2UXU3UzA4ZlZwZ1hIVVR5MUFMaWVFZjdxUzFMNU95SFc2MGdtakRCZzRaQXBkTEVoNGs5OXlhR3ZPWndNVl9jOFMtYlNFd0dUaEJJdFo3WTg4SEFYVGdjNEtzdC1kQThKR0k4ZmpNeDQtcXREUWdpRXBMSlpBcV95Uk1GbXBDUVlRSDhSRlZ3V01iMl9Ba1J6V2tiblhkSXRqcFo2azBBU1d6dS11OXFpV245dmNJV1AtMGdSWnR5TEowMy00OWNnWHFoZW40a2RBNjl1UU1STDhKOFU3VXowSllHdw?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-19T23:53:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"severe-thunderstorm-watch-in-effect-for-twin-cities-patch"},{"id":"l9r3rg","title":"As hospitals face strain, a look at what the legislature passed—and didn’t—this spring - KTTC | Rochester, MN","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNYW8yWDdIWk1BY0ZNSVZuakNXcDBtR2pPYTJCemZMdFhUb0RsV0RHSEFMZC1rdWlnSTNkdWJYeTNoUXFPR2VTbUhzV1NqdTl6Ry1DYTRsWUpQM21aOWhGUDBKVk1iZU9hTnV4VWpKSjUzdDdfMGRUNzc3MWpHeUQzbU1hYXl2dFFtRWZDYlBLZnVObHBYZGI5NWVVbHdPdVlHSkxUbm930gG6AUFVX3lxTFBDaEdHeXZ...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNYW8yWDdIWk1BY0ZNSVZuakNXcDBtR2pPYTJCemZMdFhUb0RsV0RHSEFMZC1rdWlnSTNkdWJYeTNoUXFPR2VTbUhzV1NqdTl6Ry1DYTRsWUpQM21aOWhGUDBKVk1iZU9hTnV4VWpKSjUzdDdfMGRUNzc3MWpHeUQzbU1hYXl2dFFtRWZDYlBLZnVObHBYZGI5NWVVbHdPdVlHSkxUbm930gG6AUFVX3lxTFBDaEdHeXZhUFJzUGRmZ2J5eDFqTFh4TVJPR0N4MmUxTVFJRVRZNzBuejZSX3pzZ1AxemY5ZEZQWHFyQlJxY2tLRjRfc3N4ZXR3LUh3X1FpVE9nQzFocXg1RF9oYnpoZ3JiV0ZiWHViSUdKZHNfLVR3VlMyVm9Mb19YeFBKRm1ZczNEVG1ZTGNRTlNSdkJwWGhsLTh1TGR0RzlKWXEwc19vS1V3Q29xZ1ZoYjJJQzFoZ0F6dw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">As hospitals face strain, a look at what the legislature passed—and didn’t—this spring</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">KTTC | Rochester, MN</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNYW8yWDdIWk1BY0ZNSVZuakNXcDBtR2pPYTJCemZMdFhUb0RsV0RHSEFMZC1rdWlnSTNkdWJYeTNoUXFPR2VTbUhzV1NqdTl6Ry1DYTRsWUpQM21aOWhGUDBKVk1iZU9hTnV4VWpKSjUzdDdfMGRUNzc3MWpHeUQzbU1hYXl2dFFtRWZDYlBLZnVObHBYZGI5NWVVbHdPdVlHSkxUbm930gG6AUFVX3lxTFBDaEdHeXZhUFJzUGRmZ2J5eDFqTFh4TVJPR0N4MmUxTVFJRVRZNzBuejZSX3pzZ1AxemY5ZEZQWHFyQlJxY2tLRjRfc3N4ZXR3LUh3X1FpVE9nQzFocXg1RF9oYnpoZ3JiV0ZiWHViSUdKZHNfLVR3VlMyVm9Mb19YeFBKRm1ZczNEVG1ZTGNRTlNSdkJwWGhsLTh1TGR0RzlKWXEwc19vS1V3Q29xZ1ZoYjJJQzFoZ0F6dw?oc=5","source":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","author":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:53:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"as-hospitals-face-strain-a-look-at-what-the-legislature-passedand-didntthis-spring-kttc-rochester-mn"},{"id":"1g9lr3","title":"Hennepin Co. prosecutors fight removal of ICE criminal case to federal court - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxNd09uZUhNdXM1dHFfNXBYakV0X05VTFI5NjVFT0xCdHFDVXRIeHhBRWkwckNkbklLTXVxTUxMdzg3UWVxYXA3UU4wLVRKTS1YZi1lU2R3U2xNYlFmV29LQ1NoamFtcGlwemdJUEdOU1ZXYlhBZ0xCdkhzWFIyNkFLVTNLMWtMbjNNa1JyWEdmWlZVZlMyX09GN1J3QdIBoAFBVV95cUxNQ3dHRTdHbkJ1YWNQX0NSd3Z...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxNd09uZUhNdXM1dHFfNXBYakV0X05VTFI5NjVFT0xCdHFDVXRIeHhBRWkwckNkbklLTXVxTUxMdzg3UWVxYXA3UU4wLVRKTS1YZi1lU2R3U2xNYlFmV29LQ1NoamFtcGlwemdJUEdOU1ZXYlhBZ0xCdkhzWFIyNkFLVTNLMWtMbjNNa1JyWEdmWlZVZlMyX09GN1J3QdIBoAFBVV95cUxNQ3dHRTdHbkJ1YWNQX0NSd3Z3M0g5Rm0xMFpnUFI3VkxjVm9YMlN0MVUtSnJBYTQ0dGs0WWVJNFV1ZG9ZR1VOZjVBd2VxVGppME9CXzAxYzQ4eVYtTTlUY0dCSmtXZFMtQXd3d3hIcHJrdEt1SVJSa1dHT2Z1X2hFZnZNUlN0YkVZUnJoY2dsSVAxTFFvR1Bmd2RERTZmTjNf?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Hennepin Co. prosecutors fight removal of ICE criminal case to federal court</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxNd09uZUhNdXM1dHFfNXBYakV0X05VTFI5NjVFT0xCdHFDVXRIeHhBRWkwckNkbklLTXVxTUxMdzg3UWVxYXA3UU4wLVRKTS1YZi1lU2R3U2xNYlFmV29LQ1NoamFtcGlwemdJUEdOU1ZXYlhBZ0xCdkhzWFIyNkFLVTNLMWtMbjNNa1JyWEdmWlZVZlMyX09GN1J3QdIBoAFBVV95cUxNQ3dHRTdHbkJ1YWNQX0NSd3Z3M0g5Rm0xMFpnUFI3VkxjVm9YMlN0MVUtSnJBYTQ0dGs0WWVJNFV1ZG9ZR1VOZjVBd2VxVGppME9CXzAxYzQ4eVYtTTlUY0dCSmtXZFMtQXd3d3hIcHJrdEt1SVJSa1dHT2Z1X2hFZnZNUlN0YkVZUnJoY2dsSVAxTFFvR1Bmd2RERTZmTjNf?oc=5","source":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","author":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","publishDate":"2026-06-17T22:21:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"hennepin-co-prosecutors-fight-removal-of-ice-criminal-case-to-federal-court-fox-9-minneapolis-st-pau"},{"id":"4nxif4","title":"DoorDash scam in Minnesota: Drivers lose hundreds to fake support calls","excerpt":"DoorDash drivers in Minnesota say they are being targeted by scammers who steal their hard-earned money by pretending to be company support staff, and have so far lost hundreds.","content":"DoorDash drivers in Minnesota say they are being targeted by scammers who steal their hard-earned money by pretending to be company support staff, and have so far lost hundreds.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/doordash-scam-minnesota-drivers-lose-hundreds-fake-support-calls","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Corin.Hoggard@fox.com (Corin Hoggard)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:45:26.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-22-16h56m50s829.jpg","slug":"doordash-scam-in-minnesota-drivers-lose-hundreds-to-fake-support-calls"},{"id":"h7eh3f","title":"Woman steals IDs, becomes fake therapist to fraud Minnesota Medicaid system","excerpt":"A woman faces several charges after authorities say she operated as a fake therapist and billed Minnesota’s Medicaid program for $108,000 in services.","content":"A woman faces several charges after authorities say she operated as a fake therapist and billed Minnesota’s Medicaid program for $108,000 in services.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/woman-steals-ids-fake-therapist-fraud-mn-medicaid-system-june-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:07:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F04%2Fjason-calvi-5pm-pkg-socialist-politicians-040722_W_00.00.36.42.jpg","slug":"woman-steals-ids-becomes-fake-therapist-to-fraud-minnesota-medicaid-system"},{"id":"8k1t30","title":"Watch: After a 5-1 week, Twins return home trying to ride momentum vs. defending champs Dodgers","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Twins Web 6-22-26 \n\n\n\nAs the Twins continue their push to get back over .500, manager Derek Shelton discu...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Twins Web 6-22-26 \n\n\n\nAs the Twins continue their push to get back over .500, manager Derek Shelton discussed the club’s commitment to positional flexibility. In the past two series, it has played a key role in keeping productive bats in the lineup.  \n\n\n\nPlayers like Kody Clemens and Royce Lewis have embraced moving around the field. That helped the Twins sweep Texas last week and take two of three games in Arizona. \n\n\n\nKSTP Sports was at Target Field for pregame interviews Monday afternoon. The Twins begin a series with the Dodgers. Watch interviews with Shelton, Clemens, and Ryan Jeffers.\n\n\n\n***Click the video box above to watch interviews from the Twins’ clubhouse Monday***\n\n\n\nShelton emphasized that his primary focus remains on improving the team’s consistency and addressing bullpen challenges. \n\n\n\nClemens spoke about the energy surrounding the lineup, saying the confidence and production have become contagious as the Twins look to build momentum. \n\n\n\nMeanwhile, Jeffers provided an update on his recovery, saying he has resumed some hitting and catching activities, but has not yet returned to full on-field work. He fractured the hamate bone in his left wrist on May 18th. \n\n\n\nWhile working his way back, Jeffers admitted it has been difficult not competing, joking that he sometimes finds himself yelling at the TV. \nThe post Watch: After a 5-1 week, Twins return home trying to ride momentum vs. defending champs Dodgers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/watch-after-a-5-1-week-twins-return-home-trying-to-ride-momentum-vs-defending-champs-dodgers/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Darren Wolfson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T22:05:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FTwins-Web-6-22-26.jpg","slug":"watch-after-a-5-1-week-twins-return-home-trying-to-ride-momentum-vs-defending-champs-dodgers"},{"id":"l1agra","title":"Saving for a vacation without coming home to a pile of debt","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Saving for a vacation without coming home to a pile of debt \n\n\n\nIt’s that time of year when a lot of us s...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Saving for a vacation without coming home to a pile of debt \n\n\n\nIt’s that time of year when a lot of us start thinking about a summer getaway.\n\n\n\nThere are some easy ways to save for that trip so you can enjoy the vacation without coming home to a pile of debt.\n\n\n\nTravel experts say to open a separate savings account specifically for your trip. It will help you clearly track your progress and cut back on spending your hard-earned savings on other things.\n\n\n\nIf you have a credit card that offers cash back or travel rewards on transactions, consider using them to your advantage when saving for a vacation.\n\n\n\nExperts say another simple way to save for a vacation, look around your home and find items you no longer need or use, and sell them online or at a yard sale\nThe post Saving for a vacation without coming home to a pile of debt first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/money-matters/saving-for-a-vacation-without-coming-home-to-a-pile-of-debt/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:56:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FTEASE-TWO_VO-PLANNING-VACATION_KSTPed12_146_mxf_00.00.00.00.jpg","slug":"saving-for-a-vacation-without-coming-home-to-a-pile-of-debt"},{"id":"767cgn","title":"Explore La Crosse","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Explore La CrosseExplore La Crosse\n\n\n\nNestled along the Mississippi River, the La Crosse region of Wiscon...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Explore La CrosseExplore La Crosse\n\n\n\nNestled along the Mississippi River, the La Crosse region of Wisconsin is a breathtaking summer destination that’s as beautiful to travel to as it is to explore. A.J. Frels, executive director of Explore La Crosse, joined us to share what makes this vibrant area so special and worth the trip.   \n\n\n\nExplore La Cross Summer Getaway  \n\n\n\n\nThe post Explore La Crosse first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/twin-cities-live-sponsored/explore-la-crosse/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:45:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-2-5.jpg","slug":"explore-la-crosse"},{"id":"vp8qlc","title":"Sourdough double chocolate muffins","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Sourdough double chocolate muffinsSourdough double chocolate muffins\n\n\n\nIt is never the wrong time to sta...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Sourdough double chocolate muffinsSourdough double chocolate muffins\n\n\n\nIt is never the wrong time to start your sourdough journey, and now there is finally a reason to get excited about all that leftover discard. Lisa Arnason, formerly of 2 Hungry Daughters, brought two mouthwatering recipes to Twin Cities Live that each use up a full cup of starter so nothing goes to waste. She also came with some big personal updates – 2 Hungry Daughters is now Lisa Arnason Eats and she’s launched a digital cookbook. \n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\nWebsite\n\n\n\nCookbook\n\n\n\n\nClick here to print recipe\n\n\n\nSourdough double chocolate muffins PREP TIME: 15 min | COOK TIME: 20 min | SERVES: 12 Ingredients:• 2 cups all purpose flour• ½ cup cocoa powder• 1 tsp. baking soda• ½ tsp. baking powder• ½ tsp. salt• 1 cup sugar• ½ cup butter, melted• 2 eggs• 1 tsp. vanilla extract• 1 cup sourdough discard• ½ cup milk• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks Directions:1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with liners.2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt until combined.3. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, sourdough discard and milk until smooth.4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.5. Fold in chocolate chips.6. Divide batter evenly into muffin tin.7. Bake for 18–20 minutes.8. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before serving.\n\n\n\nSign up for the “Twin Cities Live Recipe Roundup” to get the latest recipes from the show delivered to your email inbox every week!\nThe post Sourdough double chocolate muffins first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/sourdough-double-chocolate-muffins/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:45:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-3-3.jpg","slug":"sourdough-double-chocolate-muffins"},{"id":"p0fiw7","title":"Wise Decision Wisdom Teeth Specialists","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Wise Decision Wisdom Teeth SpecialistsWise Decision Wisdom Teeth Specialists\n\n\n\nGetting wisdom teeth remo...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Wise Decision Wisdom Teeth SpecialistsWise Decision Wisdom Teeth Specialists\n\n\n\nGetting wisdom teeth removed is practically a teenage rite of passage, and for many it comes with a wave of nerves and anxiety. A Minnetonka doctor at Wise Decision Wisdom Teeth Specialists is on a mission to change that by making the experience as calm and comfortable as possible. Kelli Hanson takes us inside the practice to show us how they’re transforming one of the most common surgeries around. \nThe post Wise Decision Wisdom Teeth Specialists first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/twin-cities-live-sponsored/wise-decision-wisdom-teeth-specialists/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:40:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-2-4.jpg","slug":"wise-decision-wisdom-teeth-specialists"},{"id":"2019f0","title":"Shiverz Ice Cream","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Shiverz Ice CreamShiverz Ice Cream\n\n\n\nTwin Cities Live in Your Town is back, and this time the show is ve...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Shiverz Ice CreamShiverz Ice Cream\n\n\n\nTwin Cities Live in Your Town is back, and this time the show is venturing out to Long Lake to discover one of its most beloved sweet spots. Shiverz Ice Cream is serving up scoops with a proudly Minnesotan motto — embrace the cold. Owner Julie stopped by to share what makes this charming small business a must-visit in the community. \nThe post Shiverz Ice Cream first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/shiverz-ice-cream/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:38:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-26.jpg","slug":"shiverz-ice-cream"},{"id":"twtwhr","title":"Man sentenced for Bloomington crash that killed passenger","excerpt":"A man charged with causing a crash that killed the passenger in his car while he was under the influence has learned his prison sentence. The crash happened in Bloomington in April 2025.\n\n\n\nDior Cortez Wheeler, 33, was sentenced to more than five years (61 months) in prison and must also pay over...","content":"A man charged with causing a crash that killed the passenger in his car while he was under the influence has learned his prison sentence. The crash happened in Bloomington in April 2025.\n\n\n\nDior Cortez Wheeler, 33, was sentenced to more than five years (61 months) in prison and must also pay over $63,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to one count of criminal vehicular homicide. Court records show he has credit for 323 days already served.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Man charged with killing passenger in drunken Bloomington crash\n\n\n\nAs previously reported, Bloomington police responded to a crash near the intersection of 86th Street East and Old Cedar Avenue on April 27, 2025. When they got to the scene, they found a Ford Fusion on fire and a Toyota Sienna minivan with airbags deployed.\n\n\n\nA 29-year-old woman was lying on the ground unresponsive and brought to the hospital, where she was declared dead.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Woman killed in crash in Bloomington Sunday\n\n\n\nWhen police spoke to Wheeler, he claimed he was the passenger of the Ford, court documents state. He said he met up with the victim at a bar after finishing work, and said she asked to drive the Ford. After the crash, Wheeler told police he checked on the occupants of the minivan and pulled the victim from the Ford.\n\n\n\nA few days after the crash, however, investigators photographed Wheeler’s body and found bruising consistent with wearing a driver’s side seatbelt and found his DNA on the driver’s side airbags.\n\n\n\nThe minivan’s occupants included a rideshare driver and a passenger, who were brought to the hospital and treated for minor injuries. The driver told police that a fast-moving vehicle hit the curb and then veered into oncoming traffic, hitting the minivan.\n\n\n\nA bicyclist who witnessed the crash said the driver of the Ford was driving recklessly and rapidly accelerating before the crash.\n\n\n\nAccording to court documents, authorities took a blood sample from Wheeler less than two hours after the crash, and his blood alcohol concentration was 0.191 — over two times the legal limit. THC also showed up in his blood.\n\n\n\nCourt documents also note that prior to the Bloomington crash, Wheeler had two impaired driving offenses, and he temporarily lost his license in 2015.\nThe post Man sentenced for Bloomington crash that killed passenger first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/man-sentenced-for-bloomington-crash-that-killed-passenger/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:37:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-22-1.jpg","slug":"man-sentenced-for-bloomington-crash-that-killed-passenger"},{"id":"9jl6wm","title":"Special Olympics USA Games","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Special Olympics USA GamesSpecial Olympics USA Games\n\n\n\nMinnesota is the place to be right now as the Spe...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Special Olympics USA GamesSpecial Olympics USA Games\n\n\n\nMinnesota is the place to be right now as the Special Olympics USA Games bring thousands of athletes, coaches and spectators from every single state in the country right to our backyard. With two amazing host venues at the National Sports Center in Blaine and the University of Minnesota, the energy here is absolutely unmatched. Our friend and Special Olympics board member Amanda Brinkman is here live to give us the inside scoop on everything happening. \nThe post Special Olympics USA Games first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/special-olympics-usa-games-3/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:37:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-1-7.jpg","slug":"special-olympics-usa-games"},{"id":"29pr1r","title":"Argentina’s Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in Texas","excerpt":"One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.","content":"One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/sports/lionel-messi-texas-argentina-austria-world-cup","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:00:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2282792224-scaled.jpg","slug":"argentinas-lionel-messi-makes-world-cup-history-in-texas"},{"id":"vpcfcp","title":"Charges filed against man accused of shooting at law enforcement, sparking standoff in Minneapolis - MPR News","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQVUFmS00xemFNR1M5U1NobnlCZE51OHpFQ19lSEtkaHpPOTRpcHZ5N19vRFZpM1A3YXRqcjVJNEYyaXppd3EwNTBtVHhtd05GNGlCcWItY0NRUm1nOE1TMERkN1lBUTRMT1dUV2s5ZnRoYjNONXRYQXg5VnNzWG1jS0U0QWI0bHhNejdPd05JR1pidmNxaVJvZlZkNEg1YmxNeVVMY0xYVC05bk56UG9aazVJY1ZhUTR...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQVUFmS00xemFNR1M5U1NobnlCZE51OHpFQ19lSEtkaHpPOTRpcHZ5N19vRFZpM1A3YXRqcjVJNEYyaXppd3EwNTBtVHhtd05GNGlCcWItY0NRUm1nOE1TMERkN1lBUTRMT1dUV2s5ZnRoYjNONXRYQXg5VnNzWG1jS0U0QWI0bHhNejdPd05JR1pidmNxaVJvZlZkNEg1YmxNeVVMY0xYVC05bk56UG9aazVJY1ZhUTRNWklFaw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Charges filed against man accused of shooting at law enforcement, sparking standoff in Minneapolis</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">MPR News</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQVUFmS00xemFNR1M5U1NobnlCZE51OHpFQ19lSEtkaHpPOTRpcHZ5N19vRFZpM1A3YXRqcjVJNEYyaXppd3EwNTBtVHhtd05GNGlCcWItY0NRUm1nOE1TMERkN1lBUTRMT1dUV2s5ZnRoYjNONXRYQXg5VnNzWG1jS0U0QWI0bHhNejdPd05JR1pidmNxaVJvZlZkNEg1YmxNeVVMY0xYVC05bk56UG9aazVJY1ZhUTRNWklFaw?oc=5","source":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","author":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","publishDate":"2026-06-17T19:16:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"charges-filed-against-man-accused-of-shooting-at-law-enforcement-sparking-standoff-in-minneapolis-mp"},{"id":"9z2ttr","title":"This one question may reveal whether your body is getting the rest it needs, study finds","excerpt":"In a new study on sleep, researchers compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning.","content":"In a new study on sleep, researchers compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/one-question-whether-your-body-getting-rest-study-finds","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:27:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsleep-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"this-one-question-may-reveal-whether-your-body-is-getting-the-rest-it-needs-study-finds"},{"id":"so8qfc","title":"6/22 Host Chat","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/22 Host Chat6/22 Host Chat\n\n\n\nTwin Cities Live’s former intern, Anna Brennan, was just crowned Miss Min...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        6/22 Host Chat6/22 Host Chat\n\n\n\nTwin Cities Live’s former intern, Anna Brennan, was just crowned Miss Minnesota!  She is the recipient of a $10,000 educational scholarship and will represent Minnesota at the 2027 Miss America competition.  She isn’t the only winner!  Current intern Ava Ernst just earned 3rd runner up at the Miss Wisconsin pageant – which earned her a $1500 scholarship and she received the Marcom Scholarship for the best marketing and social media campaign promoting the Miss America Opportunity.\n\n\n\n\nThe post 6/22 Host Chat first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/tcl/6-22-host-chat-2/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:35:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fthumbnail-25.jpg","slug":"622-host-chat"},{"id":"wst4px","title":"Workers go on strike at Target Field during busy Twins-Dodgers game","excerpt":"Hundreds of hospitality staff are on strike as they push for higher wages and healthcare from employer Delaware North.","content":"Hundreds of hospitality staff are on strike as they push for higher wages and healthcare from employer Delaware North.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/workers-picket-at-target-field-ahead-of-twins-dodgers-game/601860238","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-23T01:56:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"workers-go-on-strike-at-target-field-during-busy-twins-dodgers-game"},{"id":"6iy7q5","title":"Special Olympics 2026 USA Games in Minnesota: Your guide to the games","excerpt":"The Special Olympics is holding its 2026 USA Games in the Twin Cities. The games began last Saturday and are underway through this Friday. Here's everything you need to know if you want to stop by to support the athletes.","content":"The Special Olympics is holding its 2026 USA Games in the Twin Cities. The games began last Saturday and are underway through this Friday. Here's everything you need to know if you want to stop by to support the athletes.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/special-olympics-2026-usa-games-minnesota-your-guide-games","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Howard.Thompson@fox.com (Howard Thompson)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:57:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimage2026-06-22-15h53m27s308.jpg","slug":"special-olympics-2026-usa-games-in-minnesota-your-guide-to-the-games"},{"id":"h1i35v","title":"Pedestrian hit and killed near Bemidji Sunday","excerpt":"A 65-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle west of Bemidji on Sunday night.\n\n\n\nThe Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office says that it happened on Division Street Northwest. The call came in to dispatch at about 10:43 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhen deputies, officers and first responders arrived, they started lif...","content":"A 65-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle west of Bemidji on Sunday night.\n\n\n\nThe Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office says that it happened on Division Street Northwest. The call came in to dispatch at about 10:43 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhen deputies, officers and first responders arrived, they started life-saving measures on Floyd Cloud, but he died at the scene.\n\n\n\nThe 56-year-old driver stayed on scene and is cooperating with law enforcement.\n\n\n\nThe investigation is ongoing, and the Minnesota State Patrol is helping with crash reconstruction.\nThe post Pedestrian hit and killed near Bemidji Sunday first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/pedestrian-hit-and-killed-near-bemidji-sunday/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ashley Halbach","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:29:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fpolice-lights-minneapolis-10-23-25.jpg","slug":"pedestrian-hit-and-killed-near-bemidji-sunday"},{"id":"6p1i56","title":"These states have the most million-dollar 'starter homes'","excerpt":"More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.","content":"More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/states-have-most-million-dollar-starter-homes","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:19:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1201973805-scaled.jpg","slug":"these-states-have-the-most-million-dollar-starter-homes"},{"id":"xg091b","title":"Majority of working parents say they take care of work-related tasks when they’re with their kids","excerpt":"A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time.","content":"A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/working-parents-work-kids-balance-survey","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:03:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fwork-life-balance-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"majority-of-working-parents-say-they-take-care-of-work-related-tasks-when-theyre-with-their-kids"},{"id":"17sgxv","title":"Tay Keith, hip hop producer, dies at 29","excerpt":"Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,\" has died.","content":"Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,\" has died.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/tay-keith-hip-hop-producer-dies-29","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:26:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftay-keith-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"tay-keith-hip-hop-producer-dies-at-29"},{"id":"gh1s1h","title":"Major hero award for long-distance traveler who pulled off life-saving Mississippi River rescue","excerpt":"Dustin Colson Leaning said, “There definitely was a risk, but it’ didn’t feel like a hero’s feat.”","content":"Dustin Colson Leaning said, “There definitely was a risk, but it’ didn’t feel like a hero’s feat.”","url":"https://www.startribune.com/major-hero-award-for-long-distance-traveler-who-pulled-off-life-saving-mississippi-river-rescue/601860233","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T23:08:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"major-hero-award-for-long-distance-traveler-who-pulled-off-life-saving-mississippi-river-rescue"},{"id":"z8t3ua","title":"Target Field concession workers go on strike ahead of Twins/Dodgers series","excerpt":"The Minnesota Twins are back home for one of their biggest series of the season so far, and Target Field’s concession workers are going on strike.","content":"The Minnesota Twins are back home for one of their biggest series of the season so far, and Target Field’s concession workers are going on strike.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/target-field-concession-workers-go-strike-ahead-twins-dodgers-series","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:30:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F6_22-target-field-strike-kmspeme001_16_26_38_mpg_00.07.33.40.jpg","slug":"target-field-concession-workers-go-on-strike-ahead-of-twinsdodgers-series"},{"id":"timydn","title":"Man sentenced to nearly 16 years for assaults that left twin sons with dozens of fractures","excerpt":"A Ramsey County man will be spending the rest of the decade and then some behind bars for assaults that left his 3-month-old twin sons with 60 fractures.\n\n\n\nA judge on Monday sentenced 20-year-old Dylan Raymond Strain to nearly 16 years (189 months) in prison, giving him consecutive terms for the...","content":"A Ramsey County man will be spending the rest of the decade and then some behind bars for assaults that left his 3-month-old twin sons with 60 fractures.\n\n\n\nA judge on Monday sentenced 20-year-old Dylan Raymond Strain to nearly 16 years (189 months) in prison, giving him consecutive terms for the injuries he caused rather than a lighter punishment.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Charges: Father causes 60 fractures, other injuries to 3-month-old twin sons\n\n\n\nCharging documents filed last year state that Child Protective Services called St. Paul police after doctors at Children’s Hospital found one boy had 46 fractures, plus serious bruising and hemorrhaging after he suffered seizures. His twin was then evaluated and found to have 14 fractures plus other cuts and bruising of his own.\n\n\n\nCourt documents noted that the twins were born prematurely and lived with their parents and other family members, including their grandmother, who told police, “My grandbabies are in the hospital because some man don’t know how to control himself.”\n\n\n\nThe grandmother later added that she’d heard Strain screaming at the children on multiple occasions and had seen enough to know he “can’t handle this.”\n\n\n\nStrain was convicted of first-degree assault and will report to the St. Cloud Correctional Facility to serve his prison sentence. He’s currently still in the Ramsey County Jail.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Man sentenced to nearly 16 years for assaults that left twin sons with dozens of fractures first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/man-sentenced-to-nearly-16-years-for-assaults-that-left-twin-sons-with-dozens-of-fractures/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:25:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDylanStrain.jpg","slug":"man-sentenced-to-nearly-16-years-for-assaults-that-left-twin-sons-with-dozens-of-fractures"},{"id":"jddfte","title":"Ella Langley saves a Halloween treat for St. Paul: Her tour’s final stop","excerpt":"Tickets will go on sale Friday for the “Choosin’ Texas” hitmaker.","content":"Tickets will go on sale Friday for the “Choosin’ Texas” hitmaker.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/ella-langley-grand-casino-arena-choosin-texas-riley-green-eric-church/601860227","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:46:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"ella-langley-saves-a-halloween-treat-for-st-paul-her-tours-final-stop"},{"id":"96qre6","title":"Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections can no longer be used.\nU.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the recent upgra...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections can no longer be used.\nU.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the recent upgrades to the program, called Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE, aggregated Americans’ sensitive personal data in a way that could result in voters being wrongly purged from voter rolls.\n“All in all, the federal government has knowingly trampled on the privacy rights of American citizens in a manner that threatens the sacred right to vote,” Sooknanan said in an order explaining the decision. “This Court cannot stand idly by while that happens.”\nShe said Congress had expressly prohibited the government from centralizing Americans’ personal identifying information and that the federal agencies that created the SAVE program “knew that the database violates those statutory protections.”\nThe decision is a major legal setback for President Donald Trump in his efforts to use federal agencies to encourage a nationwide crackdown on having noncitizens illegally on state voter rolls. The modified SAVE system, which critics had referred to as an unlawful centralized federal database of voter information, had been a key pillar of the second election executive order the Republican president signed earlier this year. The ruling leaves its future uncertain.\n“It’s amazing how hard the Left will fight to stop us from solving problems they insist do not exist,” James Percival, general counsel at the Department of Homeland Security, said of the ruling in a social media post.\nDHS referred to his post as its comment on the ruling. The Department of Justice said in an emailed statement that it would “continue to aggressively defend President Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda and DHS’s use of the SAVE system to verify citizenship.”\n              Voting by noncitizens was already rare\nThe executive order seeking to create a national voter list is among numerous steps Trump has taken during his second term to try to overhaul the way elections are run. He also has tried to force voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote, ban mail ballots from counting if they are received after Election Day and prohibit the Postal Service from mailing ballots to people not on an approved list of voters. Most of those steps have been blocked by various courts, in part because the Constitution gives states and Congress the authority to set election rules, but provides no such power to the president.\nVoting by noncitizens is already illegal and punishable as a potential felony that could lead to deportation. It also is rare, accounting for just a tiny fraction of those on state voter rolls,\nThe SAVE program was created under an immigration law mandating that DHS help federal, state and local agencies prevent government benefits from going to noncitizens. At least 25 states used it to check their voter rolls since April 2025, after the Trump administration significantly expanded its search abilities. Since then, at least 67 million registrations have been scanned through the program, but critics worry it could end up purging valid voters from the rolls.\nAnthony Nel was one of those whose registrations were wrongly flagged. The South Africa native became a U.S. citizen more than a decade ago but had his voter registration in Denton, Texas, north of Dallas, canceled temporarily last year after Texas ran its voter file through SAVE. The check wrongly identified him as a potential noncitizen.\n“I hope others can see this fight and not take their right to vote for granted,” he said in a text message.\n              Right to keep Americans’ data private is at heart of the case\nThe plaintiffs, including the League of Women Voters, the Electronic Privacy Information Center and five unnamed U.S. citizens, had alleged the revamped SAVE program violated Americans’ privacy and voting rights. The groups also alleged the Trump administration violated federal privacy laws by ignoring transparency requirements about the changes to the system.\n“The agencies were scrambling to comply with an Executive Order aimed at reshaping federal elections, which directed them to create a system for mass voter verification,” the judge wrote. “So they haphazardly combined and repurposed the private information of millions of Americans, including citizenship data that they knew to be unreliable.”\nPlaintiffs attorney Nikhel Sus told the court during the October hearing that naturalized citizens face a greater risk of unlawfully being purged from voter rolls.\n“They are uniquely vulnerable to errors in the database,” said Sus, an attorney for Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.\nSus said Monday he sees Sooknanan’s ruling as an “across the board victory” and noted the plaintiffs were pleased the judge’s ruling reinforced their argument that the federal government doesn’t have implied authority to freely share sensitive data across agencies.\nMark Johnson, who teaches at the University of Kansas law school and regularly pursues lawsuits over election laws, said “it couldn’t be more clear” that the SAVE program violates federal privacy laws.\nHe said an executive order from Trump cannot override a federal law.\n“It’s an illegal idea. Plus it’s a bad idea,” he said.\n              Elon Musk’s DOGE effort was crucial for updating the SAVE system\nDuring the 2024 presidential campaign, as Trump pushed false claims of widespread noncitizen voting, Republican secretaries of state began requesting improvements to the SAVE system to make it more efficient for catching noncitizens on their rolls. One limitation was that the system had been able to check just a single individual at a time.\nDHS, Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency delivered on those requests in 2025, according to public announcements. They made SAVE free for election officials, allowed agencies to search voters by the thousands and began permitting queries using names, birthdays and Social Security numbers, as opposed to requiring DHS-issued identification numbers.\nSeveral secretaries of state have said the SAVE overhaul improved its value as one of multiple tools they use to assess voter citizenship. But in her ruling, Judge Sooknanan said the plaintiffs had shown that the updated system had indeed been identifying some lawful voters as noncitizens and that states using it “are actively removing United States citizens from voter rolls based on inaccurate information.”\n___\nSwenson reported from New York. Associated Press writer John Hanna in Topeka, Kansas, contributed to this report.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/judge-blocks-use-of-federal-database-to-check-citizenship-saying-it-could-wrongly-purge-voters/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:39:28.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FTrump__16_6.jpg","slug":"judge-blocks-use-of-federal-database-to-check-citizenship-saying-it-could-wrongly-purge-voters"},{"id":"f4wszp","title":"Forest Service proposes tougher cancellation rules for Boundary Waters permits","excerpt":"The agency hopes smaller refunds will discourage permit hoarding and put more reservations back into circulation for would-be visitors.","content":"The agency hopes smaller refunds will discourage permit hoarding and put more reservations back into circulation for would-be visitors.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/forest-service-proposes-tougher-cancellation-rules-for-boundary-waters-permits/601860148","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:39:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"forest-service-proposes-tougher-cancellation-rules-for-boundary-waters-permits"},{"id":"4h7sh","title":"Judge rips Trump administration, blocks subpoenas of Walz, Frey over immigration enforcement","excerpt":"Federal Judge Patrick Schiltz called the subpoenas an “abuse of the grand-jury process” that were politically motivated, unconstitutional and without merit.","content":"Federal Judge Patrick Schiltz called the subpoenas an “abuse of the grand-jury process” that were politically motivated, unconstitutional and without merit.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/judge-quash-subpoena-jacob-frey-tim-walz/601860144","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:38:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"judge-rips-trump-administration-blocks-subpoenas-of-walz-frey-over-immigration-enforcement"},{"id":"5xzba4","title":"Redevelopment plans for former Wells Fargo campus in south Minneapolis include housing","excerpt":"Minneapolis-based Novarum Development Partners also plans retail, health care and educational pieces for the 25-acre site in a package that could cost $500 million.","content":"Minneapolis-based Novarum Development Partners also plans retail, health care and educational pieces for the 25-acre site in a package that could cost $500 million.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/wells-fargo-campus-redevelopment-novarum-dean-dovolis-honeywell/601860170","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:39:34.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"redevelopment-plans-for-former-wells-fargo-campus-in-south-minneapolis-include-housing"},{"id":"a176al","title":"FDA alert: Thousands of bottles of blood pressure pills recalled over possible dissolution failure","excerpt":"Thousands of bottles of blood pressure medication distributed in the United States have been recalled, according to an FDA alert.","content":"Thousands of bottles of blood pressure medication distributed in the United States have been recalled, according to an FDA alert.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/fda-alert-thousands-bottles-blood-pressure-pills-recalled-over-dissolution-failure","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:18:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fblood-pressure-recall.jpg","slug":"fda-alert-thousands-of-bottles-of-blood-pressure-pills-recalled-over-possible-dissolution-failure"},{"id":"niamls","title":"Minnesota health insurers seek double-digit rate increases for 2027","excerpt":"Proposed price hikes on the state’s MNsure exchange are a bellwether for broader cost trends.","content":"Proposed price hikes on the state’s MNsure exchange are a bellwether for broader cost trends.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/mnsure-rates-double-digit-health-insurance-rate-increases-proposed/601858020","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:07:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"minnesota-health-insurers-seek-double-digit-rate-increases-for-2027"},{"id":"f0ohrr","title":"Charities face long odds for pulltab wins","excerpt":"Pulltabs bring in big money for some Minnesota nonprofits, but others struggle to break into a crowded market that prioritizes established sellers.","content":"Pulltabs bring in big money for some Minnesota nonprofits, but others struggle to break into a crowded market that prioritizes established sellers.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-pulltabs-charitable-gambling-nonprofits/601658640","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"charities-face-long-odds-for-pulltab-wins"},{"id":"fb57fl","title":"Claims of retaliation, suppression and secrecy fuel turmoil at St. Paul Academy","excerpt":"Parents revolted after the private school added a contract provision that would dismiss students if they or their families criticize the school. It later expelled a student after his father organized a petition against the school’s leader.","content":"Parents revolted after the private school added a contract provision that would dismiss students if they or their families criticize the school. It later expelled a student after his father organized a petition against the school’s leader.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/st-paul-academy-luis-ottley-minnesota/601851787","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-21T10:00:00.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"claims-of-retaliation-suppression-and-secrecy-fuel-turmoil-at-st-paul-academy"},{"id":"3yax76","title":"Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to reduce federal regulations and expand local control, one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to increase supply and bring down prices. \nThe bill, which passed 85-5 and now heads to the House, has been ...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to reduce federal regulations and expand local control, one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to increase supply and bring down prices. \nThe bill, which passed 85-5 and now heads to the House, has been the focus of intense negotiations in recent weeks as lawmakers in both parties try to address housing costs in an election year. The final version of the legislation bans corporate investors from buying single-family homes but doesn’t include a Senate provision that would have required investors to sell newly constructed homes within seven years.\nThe measure was the result of years of work to “lower costs, expand housing supply, cut red tape, protect taxpayers, and help more Americans achieve the dream of homeownership,” said Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-S.C., who worked with Democrats to get the bill passed. \nMassachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the banking panel, said it is the most significant housing bill to pass Congress since 1990, when the average home in America was sold for $150,000. Now it costs more than $500,000, she said. \nThe bill “acknowledges that the federal government has a role to play in lowering housing prices,” Warren told The Associated Press. “For the first time ever, private equity will be blocked from buying up single-family homes and trying to turn housing into one more Wall Street investment.” \nSenate passage of the bill shapes up as a rare bipartisan legislative achievement when much of Republicans’ agenda has stalled. The House is expected to give final approval later this week and send the bill to President Donald Trump, who has signaled his support. \nDemocratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California, who helped negotiate the legislation, said it was a “huge step toward finally addressing the affordable housing and homelessness crises in this country.”\n              Housing costs are a concern for both parties\nRepublicans and Democrats have embraced the bill as a way to show they are addressing the nation’s affordability crisis, driven in part by rising home prices due to a shortage of affordable housing. The U.S. housing market has been in a slump dating back to 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows.\nSales of previously occupied U.S. homes have been hovering close to a 4-million annual pace going back to 2023 — well short of the 5.2-million annual pace that’s historically been the norm. Sales slowed last year to a 30-year low and have remained sluggish so far this year, declining in January and February versus a year earlier.\nThe Economic Report of the President in April found a shortage of 10 million homes, while a report this month from the Joint Center For Housing Studies at Harvard University found sales of existing homes were at three-decade lows and inventories were rising due to high home buying costs. “Cost burdens for both renters and owners continue to climb, while assistance remains profoundly underfunded,” the report said.\nWhile the median U.S. monthly rent has been declining for nearly three years, it was still 17.2% higher in May than it was before the pandemic, according to data from Realtor.com.\n              Changes for grants, Section 8 and manufactured housing\nTo increase the supply of housing, the bill would streamline environmental reviews and speed up the construction process. \nIt would offer funding to local governments that build more housing, including Community Development Block Grant money to places exceeding the median rate of homebuilding. It would also provide new dollars for communities to turn abandoned infrastructure into housing, and offers a framework for communities that want to reform outdated zoning regulations, which often limit larger housing developments.\nThe legislation would allow banks to invest more in affordable housing and raise limits on the number of public housing units that can receive private financing through Section 8 funding to rehabilitate properties. And it would remove outdated requirements and expand federal financing to make manufactured homes more affordable. \n“Manufactured housing produces some of the most cost-effective housing in America, but access to financing has been tightly restricted,” Warren said. “This creates the opportunity for more manufactured housing and, at the same time, creates a structure for people living in manufactured housing communities to organize and protect their investment in their homes.”\n              Lawmakers compromised on a disaster program\nOne of the sticking points between the two chambers was over a federal disaster recovery program.\nAn earlier Senate bill had permanently authorized block grant recovery funds, a change intended to ensure that funding requests aren’t needed after every disaster. House lawmakers opposed that provision because of concerns over how the program was run, so they agreed on a three-year authorization instead. \nThe final bill has received widespread support in the housing community, both from organizations representing landlords and large property owners as well as groups that advocate for tenants and low-income renters.\n“There is no magic wand that will fix this crisis overnight, and no single piece of legislation is perfect,” said David Dworkin, chief executive of the National Housing Conference, the nation’s oldest housing coalition. \n“Compromise demands that. But this bill is a significant down payment on a long-term effort to make housing more affordable for all Americans.”\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/senate-passes-a-bipartisan-housing-bill-aimed-at-increasing-supply-and-lowering-prices/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:21:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSenate_Treasury__899_.jpg","slug":"senate-passes-a-bipartisan-housing-bill-aimed-at-increasing-supply-and-lowering-prices"},{"id":"9k06u6","title":"Sahan Journal wins 11 awards from the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists","excerpt":"Sahan Journal’s “Meet Your Mayor” quizzes and its series of stories on the Trump administration’s impact on higher education won top awards from the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists this year. \n\n\n\nThe two first-place awards were among 11 Sahan staff received Tuesday night at the 2026...","content":"Sahan Journal’s “Meet Your Mayor” quizzes and its series of stories on the Trump administration’s impact on higher education won top awards from the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists this year. \n\n\n\nThe two first-place awards were among 11 Sahan staff received Tuesday night at the 2026 Minnesota SPJ Page One Award ceremony in St. Paul.\n\n\n\nSPJ judges praised the engaging and interactive nature of the mayoral quizzes, which allowed readers to see how candidates’ views aligned with their own. \n\n\n\nThe project, led by reporter Joey Peters, data reporter Cynthia Tu and news app developer Sam Rabiyah, offered “memorable tools” and gave readers “ongoing opportunities for civic learning,” the judges wrote.\n\n\n\nThe quizzes drew close to a third of Election Day voters in St. Paul and close to a fifth of such voters in Minneapolis, in a year featuring a highly competitive Minneapolis mayoral race between incumbent Jacob Frey and state Sen. Omar Fateh.\n\n\n\nSahan reporters Cynthia Tu, Becky Dernbach and Shubhanjana Das celebrate their first place award for education reporting from the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists on June 16, 2026, in St. Paul. Credit: Angela Jimenez | Catchlight\n\n\n\nBecky Z. Dernbach, Shubhanjana Das and Cynthia Tu also drew praise for a series of stories on “How Trump’s return to office changed the University of Minnesota.” \n\n\n\nThose stories included a look at the Trump administration’s rollback in federal grants to colleges and universities, especially those tied to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as the administration’s detentions of international students and the enrollment decline among new students from India.\n\n\n\nThe stories offered “an expansive look at the myriad ways state institutions are navigating federal decision-making and the real world impact that results,” the judges wrote. \n\n\n\nSahan staff also won five second-place awards:\n\n\n\n– Joey Peters and Mohamed Ibrahim won second place for enterprise reporting for their stories on a housing development aimed at Somali homebuyers: “Somali homebuyers’ dreams dashed by Nolosha Development’s failed promises, missing deposits.”\n\n\n\n– Multimedia reporter Dymanh Chhoun and digital producer Alberto Villafan received second place in the TV/video breaking news category for their coverage of a federal sting in June: “Protesters clash with federal, MPD officers over armed enforcement action on Lake Street.”\n\n\n\n– Villafan, community engagement manager Hannah Ihekoronye, audience growth manager Samantha HoangLong and chief growth officer Michael Tortorello were recognized for their Instagram Live “How is the ICE surge affecting Somali Minnesotans?”\n\n\n\n– Tu won second place for her data visualization in “How the ‘Slate for Change’ strategy played out in the Minneapolis mayoral election.”\n\n\n\n– And artist Cori Lin was recognized for her graphic-novel style illustrations with Dernbach’s yearlong story on two Andersen Middle School students: “They came to the U.S. to attend middle school. Then the immigration crackdown began.”\n\n\n\nThird-place awards included a breaking-news award for Katrina Pross for her ongoing coverage of “The Trial of Derrick Thompson”; a health coverage award for Mohamed Ibrahim for “Impacts of Medicaid cuts by the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress on Minnesotans”; an environmental news award for Andrew Hazzard for “Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe fears proposed nickel mine will foul nearby waters”; and a best-interview award for Shubhanjana Das for “Family of man swept up in St. Paul ICE raid say agents entered house without a warrant.”\n\n\n\nA full list of the 2026 SPJ Awards is available here.\n\n\nThe post Sahan Journal wins 11 awards from the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan-journal/minnesota-society-for-professional-journalists-page-one-awards-2026/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Sahan Journal","publishDate":"2026-06-17T21:54:33.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG_3959-1-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C768%26ssl%3D1","slug":"sahan-journal-wins-11-awards-from-the-minnesota-society-of-professional-journalists"},{"id":"sikerd","title":"Edina’s Brian Burke elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame","excerpt":"Executive and Edina native Brian Burke is going into the Hockey Hall of Fame. He is among the Class of 2026, which was announced on Monday.\n\n\n\nBurke won the Stanley Cup as Anaheim’s general manager in 2007, one of several front-office stops for him, along with time spent as the NHL’s director of ...","content":"Executive and Edina native Brian Burke is going into the Hockey Hall of Fame. He is among the Class of 2026, which was announced on Monday.\n\n\n\nBurke won the Stanley Cup as Anaheim’s general manager in 2007, one of several front-office stops for him, along with time spent as the NHL’s director of hockey operations. Burke also took on a leading role in hockey’s Pride efforts and was a longtime advocate of the women’s game, including a stint as executive director of the Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association.\n\n\n\nAt age 12, his family moved to Edina. He graduated from Edina high school.\n\n\n\nKeith Tkachuk is going into the Hockey Hall of Fame after waiting for more than a decade and a half since his playing career in the NHL ended. Tkachuk was elected to the Hall of Fame a day after his sons became teammates when Brady was traded from Ottawa to join older brother Matthew with Florida. \n\n\n\nTkachuk is part of a class that also includes center Patrice Bergeron, who won the Stanley Cup with Boston in 2011, and goaltenders Carey Price from Montreal and Pekka Rinne from Nashville. U.S. women’s hockey pioneer Cindy Curley is also set to be inducted in November.\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press contributed to this report\nThe post Edina’s Brian Burke elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/edinas-brian-burke-elected-to-the-hockey-hall-of-fame/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Darren Wolfson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:13:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP100212153777-Cropped.jpg","slug":"edinas-brian-burke-elected-to-the-hockey-hall-of-fame"},{"id":"n5me1f","title":"Timberwolves trading Julius Randle, No. 28 pick to the Nets in 3-team deal","excerpt":"The Timberwolves are making a big move ahead of Tuesday night’s NBA Draft.\n\n\n\nOn Monday night, Minnesota traded Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in Tuesday’s draft to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that also includes the Chicago Bulls.\n\n\n\nAs part of the trade, Nic Claxton will move to C...","content":"The Timberwolves are making a big move ahead of Tuesday night’s NBA Draft.\n\n\n\nOn Monday night, Minnesota traded Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in Tuesday’s draft to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that also includes the Chicago Bulls.\n\n\n\nAs part of the trade, Nic Claxton will move to Chicago, and Minnesota will acquire Brooklyn’s No. 33 pick in the second round of the draft on Wednesday night, according to a source who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not received the required approvals from the league office.\n\n\n\nFor Minnesota, the trade opens up a slew of financial possibilities. It creates a $33 million trade exception, plus gives the Timberwolves room they can use to re-sign Ayo Dosunmu and target more players in free agency.\n\n\n\nRandle, a three-time All-Star, will be moving to his fifth team after stints with New York, the Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans and the Timberwolves. He averaged 21.1 points this past season, though shot just 39% from the field and 24% from 3-point range in Minnesota’s 12 playoff contests.\n\n\n\nClaxton just finished his seventh NBA season, all with Brooklyn. He averaged 11.7 points this past season.\n\n\n\nClick here for KSTP’s full Timberwolves coverage.\n\n\n\nThe Associated Press contributed to this report.\nThe post Timberwolves trading Julius Randle, No. 28 pick to the Nets in 3-team deal first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/timberwolves-trading-julius-randle-no-28-pick-to-the-nets-in-3-team-deal/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-23T02:33:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FJulius-Randle.jpg","slug":"timberwolves-trading-julius-randle-no-28-pick-to-the-nets-in-3-team-deal"},{"id":"quv56e","title":"Visit the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games","excerpt":"Visit the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games\nThe post Visit the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Visit the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games\nThe post Visit the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://2026specialolympicsusagames.org/visit-the-games","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:48:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSPECIAL-OLYMPICS_GFX-1S-VO_00.00.09.34.jpg","slug":"visit-the-2026-special-olympics-usa-games"},{"id":"84sie7","title":"KPMG Women’s PGA Championship tickets","excerpt":"KPMG Women’s PGA Championship tickets.\nThe post KPMG Women’s PGA Championship tickets first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"KPMG Women’s PGA Championship tickets.\nThe post KPMG Women’s PGA Championship tickets first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://seatgeek.com/kpmg-women-s-pga-championship-tickets?aid=16140&#038;pid=26wpga_webpage&#038;rid=250917&#038;utm_medium=partnership&#038;utm_source=pga_ticketing&#038;utm_campaign=26wpga_webpage","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:14:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"kpmg-womens-pga-championship-tickets"},{"id":"rd2nst","title":"Quarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska","excerpt":"OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — The last eight American passengers who endured 42 days in a specialized hospital quarantine unit after exposure to an unusual hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that killed three people have left the Nebraska facility.\n U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officia...","content":"OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — The last eight American passengers who endured 42 days in a specialized hospital quarantine unit after exposure to an unusual hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that killed three people have left the Nebraska facility.\n U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials on Monday confirmed the end of the quarantine.\n“Through close collaboration among federal, state, and local partners, HHS helped protect the American people, contain potential risks, and bring this response effort to a successful conclusion,” HHS spokesperson Emily Hilliard said in an email.\nMore than 120 people were evacuated from the MV Hondius in Spain’s Canary Islands early last month — including the 18 Americans who wound up in the National Quarantine Unit in Omaha — though most were from other countries. \nIn addition to those people evacuated by health officials in full protective suits, at least 30 other passengers had left the ship earlier before the outbreak was documented. That included seven Americans, who were allowed to monitor for any symptoms at home. When the ship eventually docked in the Netherlands, 25 crew members and two medical personnel were on board and had to quarantine.\nThe World Health Organization didn’t immediately respond Monday to questions about the status of all the other people who had to quarantine around the globe. A total of 13 cases of the virus, including the three who died, were identified among people who were on the ship.\n              Most Americans returned home but some were forced to quarantine\nOne of the American passengers, Angela Perryman, had been held against her will and against the recommendation of a government medical expert. She said in an interview Monday passengers were told that the quarantine monitoring period ended Sunday at 2pm. She left on a flight that evening. Others were flying out Monday, she said.\n“We were locked in our rooms until 1:55. And at 2 o’clock, ‘OK, well, everybody walk out and go home,’” Perryman said, speaking from her Florida home.\nSome stayed the night elsewhere in Omaha, but Perryman pushed for a flight home that evening. The government paid for the flights, she said.\nSeven of the last remaining patients remained there voluntarily, but Perryman was forced to stay as the result of a controversial quarantine order that was deemed unnecessary even by some health officials.\nPerryman and seven others spent six weeks at the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. That monitoring period was set because symptoms of hantavirus have taken as long as 42 days to appear in previous outbreaks. None were reported to have develop the illness. The seven remained there voluntarily, but Perryman was forced to stay as the result of the controversial quarantine order.\nTen others who were at the facility were allowed to leave earlier under an agreement that they would be closely monitored in their home states.\n              Outbreak developed on a small cruise ship\nThe passengers were on a Dutch cruise ship, the MV Hondius, traveling in the South Atlantic that became the setting of a hantavirus outbreak that killed three people, including a Dutch couple who health officials believe were the first exposed to the virus while visiting South America. \nHantaviruses usually spread when people inhale contaminated residue of rodent droppings, but the hantavirus that caused the outbreak, called the Andes virus, may be able to spread between people in rare cases, health officials say.\nSome 25 Americans were on the ship, including about seven who disembarked in April and 18 who remained on board. Sixteen were evacuated to the Nebraska quarantine unit in Omaha on May 11, and two other Americans joined them a few days later.\n              Passengers staying in Omaha enjoyed Nebraska hospitality\nDuring the passengers’ stay, local Omaha restaurants and food trucks delivered special meals for them to enjoy almost daily. And the nurses sometimes made Starbucks runs to deliver some of the passengers’ favorite drinks.\nThe rooms they stayed in are like hotel rooms equipped with a desk, television, internet connection and exercise equipment to help the passengers pass the time.\nOne of the passengers, Jake Rosmarin, on Monday morning posted an “I’m finally coming home” video that showed him leaving his room at the quarantine center, hauling two suitcases and a backpack and turning out the lights as he walked out the door. Later Monday, he posted a video of the Omaha skyline shot out the window of his plane as he headed home to his fiance in Boston and his family.\nRosmarin, who is a travel blogger, posted a tearful video Sunday thanking the staff of the quarantine unit, the Omaha community and his family and friends who helped him get through quarantine.\n“I want to thank the Omaha, Nebraska, community for welcoming us with open arms and showing us complete kindness and generosity. And a big thanks to all of you who have helped me get through this because I really don’t know if it would have been as easy without the support from strangers,” he said while wearing a Nebraska Huskers sweatshirt that someone sent him.\n              Florida wouldn’t agree to monitor passenger round the clock\nPerryman had a darker take. She was forced to stay after Florida officials refused a federal demand that the state provide round-the-clock surveillance on her if she were returned home. This even as they had started making travel arrangements for the passengers weeks ago, she said.\n“Nobody actually expected anybody to get sick at that point,” she said. “Everybody was well aware that we were all going home on commercial flights.”\nShe called the six-week quarantine “a political stunt.” \n____\nThe Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Quarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/quarantine-comes-to-an-end-for-the-last-of-the-hantavirus-ship-passengers-in-nebraska/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:06:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FNetherlands_Hantavirus_Ship_24_97.jpg","slug":"quarantine-comes-to-an-end-for-the-last-of-the-hantavirus-ship-passengers-in-nebraska"},{"id":"92h0k","title":"Minneapolis man charged with stealing nearly $70K from state Medicaid program","excerpt":"A Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after investigators say he defrauded the state’s Medicaid program by billing for care he never actually provided.","content":"A Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after investigators say he defrauded the state’s Medicaid program by billing for care he never actually provided.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-man-charged-stealing-nearly-70k-from-minnesota-medicaid-program","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:04:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fminnesota-fraud-generic.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-man-charged-with-stealing-nearly-70k-from-state-medicaid-program"},{"id":"g8xedf","title":"Patrols and nanobubbles on display at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — National Guard members and U.S. Park Police patrolled the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday as President Donald Trump’s administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation before the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. \nThe patro...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — National Guard members and U.S. Park Police patrolled the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday as President Donald Trump’s administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation before the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. \nThe patrols came two days after Trump said authorities had made “multiple arrests” of people he insisted were responsible for damage to the peeling coating after an algae bloom occurred. The liner was installed as part of his $14 million-plus project. \nThe president has confirmed the problems most likely require draining the pool again for liner repairs and he promised a quick fix. Without offering substantiation, he also said vandals dumped fertilizer in the pool and slashed the coating with a box cutter.\nBut the timeline was not clear Monday, with the White House saying damaged areas are still being assessed. Contractors and federal workers in recent days have been using chemicals and ozone nanobubbles to combat the algae. \nTrump pitched the original improvements as intended to clean, beautify and reinforce an iconic site that he said had become dilapidated and dirty because of previous presidents’ neglect. Algae has plagued the pool for a century, and Trump insisted that a newly installed “American flag blue” coating, which he selected himself, would turn the pool into a gleaming expanse along the National Mall. \nYet within weeks of Trump declaring the rehabilitation completed in time for Independence Day, the water was plagued by a vivid green algae bloom that clouded the pool’s coating. A piece of liner, about 4 square feet, was observed Friday partially floating in the pool. The Associated Press saw additional pieces in the water Monday. \nVia social media, the president has blamed the problems on “SICK, DERANGED PEOPLE!” He asserted Monday on Truth Social that intentional damages include a “300 foot long gash” and that “chemicals have been illegally placed in the water.” A day earlier, Trump posted, “Work will begin immediately on fixing the seriously vandalized Reflecting Pool.” \nAt an executive order signing on Monday, the president said five people had been arrested and five more were under suspicion, and he deflected blame for the pool’s maintenance issues: “I can’t help it if somebody goes in with a knife and starts hacking it up.” He has not backed up those claims, and even if anyone has deliberately peeled or cut the lining, that would not explain the algae bloom that appeared more intensely than what typically occurred before the renovation. \nImages showing that Trump’s project apparently backfired boomeranged across social media last week, drawing crowds of onlookers eager to see the effects themselves. An unknown number ended up being detained by federal authorities. \nOne man arrested was David Hearn, 67, of Bethesda, Maryland. A former Olympic canoe racer, Hearn told The Associated Press that he reached into the pool because he wanted to examine the peeling new coating. He said he briefly touched a chunk that was still attached to the side of the pool, then let go shortly after a park worker told him to. Hearn said he was then detained by National Guard troops and Park Police for five hours before being released Friday night.\n“I’m a curious citizen,” Hearn said in a telephone interview. “I reached down to see what it felt like. It was very rubbery.”\nThe Park Police did not immediately respond Monday to AP’s questions about how many arrests were made and whether any charges had been filed. Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department said Monday that the agency is not involved. \nThe White House said Monday that any arrests have been made only by the U.S. Park Police. \nIt was not immediately apparent what criminal or civil violation someone might commit reaching into the pool. Trump, in one of his Truth Social posts, cited laws against defacing monuments as grounds for imprisoning anyone harming the pool. \n___\nBarrow reported from Atlanta. Katie Vogel contributed reporting from Washington.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Patrols and nanobubbles on display at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/patrols-and-nanobubbles-on-display-at-the-reflecting-pool-as-trump-looks-for-a-renovation-do-over/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:02:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FLincoln_Memorial_Reflecting_Pool_64974.jpg","slug":"patrols-and-nanobubbles-on-display-at-the-reflecting-pool-as-trump-looks-for-a-renovation-do-over"},{"id":"t0uh2c","title":"Surprise! Rescued caracal arrives pregnant, delivers 3 kittens in Minnesota","excerpt":"A Minnesota animal rescue took in two African caracal cats earlier this year but it turns out they actually saved five.\n\n\n\nThe Wildcat Sanctuary says its veterinarians later found out that one of the rescued cats was actually pregnant.\n\n\n\nLast week, the sanctuary announced that the caracal, Chane...","content":"A Minnesota animal rescue took in two African caracal cats earlier this year but it turns out they actually saved five.\n\n\n\nThe Wildcat Sanctuary says its veterinarians later found out that one of the rescued cats was actually pregnant.\n\n\n\nLast week, the sanctuary announced that the caracal, Chanel, gave birth to three male kittens.\n\n\n\nThe kittens haven’t been named yet, but the organization is using their arrival to help educate the public about the realities of the exotic pet trade and help raise money for their lifelong care.\n\n\n\nOfficials say all donations will be doubled up to $55,000. For those interested in giving, click here.\n\n\n\n(Courtesy: The Wildcat Sanctuary)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Surprise! Rescued caracal arrives pregnant, delivers 3 kittens in Minnesota first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/surprise-rescued-caracal-arrives-pregnant-delivers-3-kittens-in-minnesota/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:49:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCaracalKittens.jpg","slug":"surprise-rescued-caracal-arrives-pregnant-delivers-3-kittens-in-minnesota"},{"id":"j3k7re","title":"Federal judge quashes 6 DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota, calls them ‘blatantly unlawful’","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Federal judge blocks subpoenas of city, state leaders \n\n\n\nThe chief judge for Minnesota’s federal court d...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Federal judge blocks subpoenas of city, state leaders \n\n\n\nThe chief judge for Minnesota’s federal court district has nullified six U.S. Department of Justice subpoenas targeting the state during Operation Metro Surge, calling the government’s efforts an “abuse of the grand-jury process.”\n\n\n\nU.S. District Court Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz wrote in his order, unsealed Monday, that there was “overwhelming” evidence that the subpoenas issued by DOJ “were issued for unlawful reasons,” including to coerce Minnesota into helping ICE agents and “harass and retaliate against them for failing to do so.”\n\n\n\n“A judge appointed by a Republican president saying too far, this is inappropriate, it’s political retribution,” Larry Jacobs, a University of Minnesota professor of political science, said of the lawsuit.\n\n\n\nRead the full order below or by clicking here.\n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nThe subpoenas called for Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and the Hennepin and Ramsey county boards to produce records relating to immigration laws dating back to Jan. 1, 2025 — roughly a year before federal immigration agents descended on the state.\n\n\n\nDuring Operation Metro Surge, more than 3,000 Homeland Security agents arrived in Minnesota, making it the agency’s largest single operation ever.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Federal judge blasts ICE noncompliance, highlights nearly 100 cases in January\n\n\n\nIn mid-January, the DOJ filed the subpoenas, which Schiltz called “extremely broad” and seeking records related to federal immigration enforcement.\n\n\n\nFour days later, then-AG Pam Bondi sent Walz a letter demanding records and the “repeal of sanctuary policies” to end the ICE surge.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Bondi letter to Walz requests access to Minnesota voting and welfare records, repeal of ‘sanctuary’ policies\n\n\n\nGrand jury subpoenas have very broad investigatory powers under federal law, Schiltz noted in his order. However, they aren’t unlimited and can’t be ordered out of malice or coercion.\n\n\n\nThese subpoenas, the judge found, were “a blatantly unlawful and unethical use the grand-jury process,” adding that the DOJ struggled to identify even “a single plausible investigatory justification for the subpoenas.”\n\n\n\nReaction\n\n\n\nMinnesota’s local officials celebrated the ruling Monday. The DOJ told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS it has no comment at this time.\n\n\n\nAG Keith Ellison: “The facts are clear: the Trump administration is targeting me because I’m standing up for the people of Minnesota. In America, we settle our political differences at the ballot box, and it should disturb every American that Donald Trump is weaponizing the criminal justice system against people he disagrees with. No matter how much Donald Trump threatens, targets, and attacks me, I will never stop working to protect Minnesotans from Trump’s abuses of power.”\n\n\n\nGov. Tim Walz: “Today’s ruling is a victory for the rule of law and our democracy. A federal district judge found that the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into me and other Minnesota elected officials was politically motivated, unconstitutional, and meritless. I am proud to have joined Minnesotans in exercising our fundamental American freedoms – of speech, assembly, to disagree with our government. These rights are enshrined in our Constitution. And, they are what makes America great.An independent judiciary is a pillar of our democracy. It’s one reason why the U.S. has been that shining city on the hill for nearly 250 years. The U.S. Justice Department is pursuing criminal investigations into the President’s political opponents. This case was just one example of that, but we are seeing daily reminders of this administration’s lawlessness – in Minnesota and around the country. We all must continue to seek justice and uphold the rule of law. I will never stop exercising my constitutional rights to stand up for Minnesotans and the American freedoms that we hold dear.”\n\n\n\nMinneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke to journalists on Monday afternoon about the judges decision, saying Minneapolis was on a “knife’s edge” at one point during the operation.\n\n\n\n“They [the DOJ] had launched a federal investigation and were subpoening me, and other public officials, simply for speaking on behalf of their constituents. Speaking on behalf of my constituents is not part of my job, that’s, in large part, the definition of it and dissent is not criminal. Criticism of a government is not a crime and that a Department of Justice was weaponised to try to push elected officials to do what that administration wanted, yeah, is deeply concerning.”\n\n\n\nWatch the mayor’s full remarks below.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nMayor Frey: “This Department of Justice investigation was never about justice, law, and order, but the absence of it. Subpoenaing political opponents because they spoke on behalf of their constituents violates the core tenets of our democracy and human decency. Today, a federal court rejected that effort to weaponize DOJ power against elected leaders who disagree with the federal administration and spoke out against the horrific invasion of Minnesota. My job is not to stay silent when Minneapolis residents are killed, families are torn apart, and businesses are closed. My job is to stand up for the people I represent, the families who call our city home, and the thousands of people who showed up and spoke out. Criticism of government action is not a crime. One of the defining strengths of our democracy is the ability to challenge those in power without fear of retribution. Elected officials have both the right and the responsibility to speak honestly about how government decisions affect the people they serve. No one should be targeted for questioning those in power. No community should be expected to accept harmful policies without objection. And no administration should use the tools of law enforcement to silence dissent. I am grateful that justice was upheld by today’s court decision. I’m proud to be the mayor of a city of heroes where loving your neighbor is an act of patriotism that puts America first before any politician.”\n\n\n\nSt. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her: “I am grateful that the Federal District Court saw this subpoena for what it was: a politically motivated retaliation against our city for lawfully standing up to ICE and fighting for our residents. We remain committed to protecting our neighbors and legally ensuring that intimidation never dictates how we serve the people who call Saint Paul home.”\n\n\n\nHennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty: “These subpoenas were a political attack when they were issued in January and a federal judge reached a similar conclusion when quashing them, handing the federal government another in a string of legal failures. Hennepin County was targeted with no legal basis and our office’s Civil Division did an excellent job in defending a baseless attack in the courtroom during and after the federal occupation of our streets.”\n\n\n\n101111639607Download\n\n\n\nThis is a breaking news story. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS will have additional coverage throughout the day. Download the KSTP app for the latest updates below.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Federal judge quashes 6 DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota, calls them ‘blatantly unlawful’ first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/federal-judge-quashes-6-doj-subpoenas-targeting-minnesota-calls-them-blatantly-unlawful/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:56:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FWALZ-IMPEACHMENT-PROCESS_PKG_00.00.27.20.jpg","slug":"federal-judge-quashes-6-doj-subpoenas-targeting-minnesota-calls-them-blatantly-unlawful"},{"id":"52ctei","title":"Roper: Lyndale Avenue bike lane fight misses the real problem","excerpt":"The overhaul of a key south Minneapolis artery will make it more pleasant to visit. But we can’t afford to have construction kill small businesses.","content":"The overhaul of a key south Minneapolis artery will make it more pleasant to visit. But we can’t afford to have construction kill small businesses.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/lyndale-avenue-bicycle-lane-hennepin-county/601853630","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T10:00:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"roper-lyndale-avenue-bike-lane-fight-misses-the-real-problem"},{"id":"i2ok5i","title":"Intoxication by husband of KARE 11’s Julie Nelson suspected in Wisconsin boat crash, officials say","excerpt":"The boat ran into an island around 11 p.m. on June 13.","content":"The boat ran into an island around 11 p.m. on June 13.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/intoxication-by-husband-of-kares-julie-nelson-suspected-in-wisconsin-boat-crash-officials-say/601860240","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:51:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","inBriefing":true,"slug":"intoxication-by-husband-of-kare-11s-julie-nelson-suspected-in-wisconsin-boat-crash-officials-say"},{"id":"gclnci","title":"Beltrami County crash: Bemidji man dies after being struck by car","excerpt":"Authorities are investigating after a 65-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night just west of Bemidji.","content":"Authorities are investigating after a 65-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night just west of Bemidji.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/beltrami-county-crash-bemidji-man-dies-after-being-struck-car","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T18:42:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F08%2Fpolice-tape-police-lights-2.png","slug":"beltrami-county-crash-bemidji-man-dies-after-being-struck-by-car"},{"id":"jolfzc","title":"Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses","excerpt":"Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.","content":"Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/mortgage-rates-iran-deal","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T15:29:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2274954642.jpg","slug":"mortgage-rates-drop-to-lowest-level-in-more-than-a-month-as-iran-deal-progresses"},{"id":"2kb9mc","title":"The Great Midwest Ribfest","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Ribfest at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel \n\n\n\nThe Great Midwest Ribfest is firing up at Mystic Lake Casino Hote...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Ribfest at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel \n\n\n\nThe Great Midwest Ribfest is firing up at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on June 25th through the 27th, bringing together bold flavors, free concerts and the irresistible smell of slow-smoked ribs. Pitmasters from across the nation are competing for thousands of dollars in prizes, making this one smoky showdown worth showing up for. Kristy Bigalk, along with her daughter Rachel and granddaughter Amelia from Just North of Memphis Barbeque, stopped by to share some of their mouthwatering creations. \nThe post The Great Midwest Ribfest first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/the-great-midwest-ribfest/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:05:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FRIBFEST.jpg","slug":"the-great-midwest-ribfest"},{"id":"sdt48b","title":"FDNY EMT arrested at JFK after CBP officers allegedly find child sexual abuse material in phone","excerpt":"A 23-year-old individual was arrested at JFK International Airport after investigators found a \"large volume of child sexual abuse material\" on their phone.","content":"A 23-year-old individual was arrested at JFK International Airport after investigators found a \"large volume of child sexual abuse material\" on their phone.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/fdny-emt-arrested-jfk-after-cbp-officers-allegedly-find-child-sexual-abuse-material","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:22:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5ny.com%2Fwww.fox5ny.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjfk-airport.jpg","slug":"fdny-emt-arrested-at-jfk-after-cbp-officers-allegedly-find-child-sexual-abuse-material-in-phone"},{"id":"md9tre","title":"Motorcyclist seriously hurt after hitting deer in southeastern Minnesota","excerpt":"A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after colliding with a deer in southeastern Minnesota on Sunday.","content":"A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after colliding with a deer in southeastern Minnesota on Sunday.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/motorcyclist-deer-crash-wabasha-minnesota","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:55:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2252769778-1.jpg","slug":"motorcyclist-seriously-hurt-after-hitting-deer-in-southeastern-minnesota"},{"id":"6ulxxy","title":"Iran team leaves note in World Cup locker room: ‘Thank you, Los Angeles’","excerpt":"Iran left a note in their locker room at SoFi Stadium following their match with Belgium, showing their gratitude to the city of Los Angeles for their hospitality.","content":"Iran left a note in their locker room at SoFi Stadium following their match with Belgium, showing their gratitude to the city of Los Angeles for their hospitality.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/sports/iran-team-note-world-cup-los-angeles","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:56:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Firan-soccer-team.jpg","slug":"iran-team-leaves-note-in-world-cup-locker-room-thank-you-los-angeles"},{"id":"k3okx6","title":"5 ON YOUR SIDE: Protecting kids online","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        5 ON YOUR SIDE: Parental Controls5 ON YOUR SIDE: Parental Controls\n\n\n\nWhen kids go online, they’re not ju...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        5 ON YOUR SIDE: Parental Controls5 ON YOUR SIDE: Parental Controls\n\n\n\nWhen kids go online, they’re not just watching videos or playing games – they’re navigating virtual worlds where they can talk to real people and spend real money! Consumer Reports offers advice and tips on setting parental controls to prevent unauthorized charges and protect kids online. \n\n\n\nLynne Ramsbottom’s grandson loves to play on Roblox. Although the platform itself is free, he took his grandmother’s credit card and spent $2000 on virtual clothing, accessories, and in-game upgrades.\n\n\n\nStories like this are becoming more common as games make it increasingly easy for kids to spend money without realizing they’re making a purchase.\n\n\n\nNicholas de Leon, with Consumer Reports says that the money doesn’t always seem real to kids.\n\n\n\n“What can be confusing for kids is that it doesn’t always look like they’re spending real money. They’re buying in-game upgrades, or Roblox, or Gems, or coins, or any of that type of thing. That extra step can make it difficult to make the connection that they’re making actual real charges to their parents’ or grandparents’ accounts.”\n\n\n\nConsumer Reports’ experts say parental controls give adults more control over their child’s online experience.\n\n\n\n“Games like Roblox do offer parental controls that can limit how much children can spend in a game. But generally speaking, parents do have to set those up on their own,” said De Leon. “And because purchases can happen through the game, the app store, a phone, a tablet, there can be more than one layer of protection that parents need to enable.”\n\n\n\nSetting up parental controls only takes a few minutes. On Apple devices, parents can use Family Sharing to set limits on apps, websites, downloads, and purchases. For Android devices and Chromebooks, Google’s Family Link offers similar controls, while Microsoft Family Safety provides parental control tools for Windows computers and Xbox consoles.\nThe post 5 ON YOUR SIDE: Protecting kids online first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/featured-on-5/5-on-your-side-protecting-kids-online/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:59:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-22-11h58m09s597.png","slug":"5-on-your-side-protecting-kids-online"},{"id":"xdx18g","title":"Hibbing ATV crash leaves 9-year-old girl with life-threatening injuries","excerpt":"A 9-year-old girl was critically hurt and a 4-year-old girl suffered non-life threatening injuries after an ATV crash in Hibbing on June 18, police say.","content":"A 9-year-old girl was critically hurt and a 4-year-old girl suffered non-life threatening injuries after an ATV crash in Hibbing on June 18, police say.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/hibbing-atv-crash-leaves-9-year-old-girl-life-threatening-injuries","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:48:13.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F01%2Fambulance-generic-1-1.jpg","slug":"hibbing-atv-crash-leaves-9-year-old-girl-with-life-threatening-injuries"},{"id":"nmbc2y","title":"Charlie Kirk murder: Judge rules hearsay evidence allowed in suspect Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing","excerpt":"Lawyers for Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson were back in a Utah courtroom Monday as the judge ruled on several motions filed by the defense team.","content":"Lawyers for Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson were back in a Utah courtroom Monday as the judge ruled on several motions filed by the defense team.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/charlie-kirk-murder-suspect-tyler-robinsons-lawyers-want-death-penalty-removed-due-prosecutors-comments","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:45:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2280589723.jpg","slug":"charlie-kirk-murder-judge-rules-hearsay-evidence-allowed-in-suspect-tyler-robinsons-preliminary-hear"},{"id":"2y4v6d","title":"Alan Greenspan, economist, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100","excerpt":"Former chairman of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, died on Monday at the age of 100.","content":"Former chairman of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, died on Monday at the age of 100.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/alan-greenspan-economist-former-federal-reserve-chairman-dies-100","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:33:12.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-543295204.jpg","slug":"alan-greenspan-economist-former-federal-reserve-chairman-dies-at-100"},{"id":"aa7tti","title":"Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool","excerpt":"Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.","content":"Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/felony-warning-issued-arrests-reported-reflecting-pool","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Isabel.Soisson@fox.com (Isabel Soisson)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T02:07:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5dc.com%2Fwww.fox5dc.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2281941634.jpg","slug":"felony-warning-issued-as-arrests-reported-at-reflecting-pool"},{"id":"swfrd0","title":"Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf recalled due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen","excerpt":"The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a recall for Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.","content":"The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a recall for Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/power-plate-meals-frozen-meatloaf-recalled-due-misbranding-undeclared-allergen","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T14:32:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmeatloaf-recall.jpeg","slug":"power-plate-meals-frozen-meatloaf-recalled-due-to-misbranding-and-an-undeclared-allergen"},{"id":"ods458","title":"Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to bring down prices and increase supply in one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to reduce federal regulations and increase local control.\nThe bill has been the focus of intense House-Senate ne...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to bring down prices and increase supply in one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to reduce federal regulations and increase local control.\nThe bill has been the focus of intense House-Senate negotiations in recent weeks as lawmakers in both parties try to address housing costs in an election year. The final version of the legislation bans corporate investors from buying single family homes but doesn’t include a Senate provision that would have required investors to sell newly constructed homes within seven years.\nThe measure was the result of years of work to “lower costs, expand housing supply, cut red tape, protect taxpayers, and help more Americans achieve the dream of homeownership,” said Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-S.C., who worked with Democrats to get the bill passed. \nMassachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Banking panel, told The Associated Press that she believes the bill is significant “because it acknowledges that the federal government has a role to play in lowering housing prices and because for the first time ever, private equity will be blocked from buying up single family homes and trying to turn housing into one more Wall Street investment.” \nSenate passage of the bill shapes up as a rare bipartisan legislative achievement when much of Republicans’ agenda has stalled. The House is expected to give final approval later this week and send the bill to President Donald Trump, who has signaled his support. \nDemocratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California, who helped negotiate the legislation, said it was a “huge step toward finally addressing the affordable housing and homelessness crises in this country.”\n              Housing costs are a concern for both parties\nRepublicans and Democrats have embraced the bill as a way to show they are addressing the nation’s affordability crisis, driven in part by rising home prices due to a shortage of affordable housing. The U.S. housing market has been in a slump dating back to 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows.\nSales of previously occupied U.S. homes have been hovering close to a 4-million annual pace going back to 2023 — well short of the 5.2-million annual pace that’s historically been the norm. Sales slowed last year to a 30-year low and have remained sluggish so far this year, declining in January and February versus a year earlier.\nThe Economic Report of the President in April found a shortage of 10 million homes, while a report this month from the Joint Center For Housing Studies at Harvard University found sales of existing homes were at three-decade lows and inventories were rising due to high home buying costs. “Cost burdens for both renters and owners continue to climb, while assistance remains profoundly underfunded,” the report said.\nWhile the median U.S. monthly rent has been declining for nearly three years, it was still 17.2% higher in May than it was before the pandemic, according to data from Realtor.com.\n              Changes for grants, Section 8 and manufactured housing\nTo increase the supply of housing, the bill would streamline environmental reviews and speed up the construction process. \nIt would offer funding to local governments that build more housing, including Community Development Block Grant money to places exceeding the median rate of homebuilding. It would also provide money for communities to turn abandoned infrastructure into housing, and offers a framework for communities that want to reform outdated zoning regulations, which often limit larger housing developments.\nThe legislation would allow banks to invest more in affordable housing and raise limits on the number of public housing units that can receive private financing through Section 8 funding to rehabilitate properties. And it would remove outdated requirements and expand federal financing to make manufactured homes more affordable. \n“Manufactured housing produces some of the most cost-effective housing in America, but access to financing has been tightly restricted,” Warren said. “This creates the opportunity for more manufactured housing and, at the same time, creates a structure for people living in manufactured housing communities to organize and protect their investment in their homes.”\n              Lawmakers compromised on a disaster program\nOne of the sticking points between the two chambers was over a federal disaster recovery program.\nAn earlier Senate bill had permanently authorized block grant recovery funds, a change intended to ensure that funding requests aren’t needed after every disaster. House lawmakers opposed that provision because of concerns over how the program was run, so they agreed on a three-year authorization instead. \nThe final bill has received widespread support in the housing community, both from organizations representing landlords and large property owners as well as groups that advocate for tenants and low-income renters.\n“There is no magic wand that will fix this crisis overnight, and no single piece of legislation is perfect,” said David Dworkin, chief executive of the National Housing Conference, the nation’s oldest housing coalition. \n“Compromise demands that. But this bill is a significant down payment on a long-term effort to make housing more affordable for all Americans.”\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/senate-is-set-to-pass-a-bipartisan-housing-bill-aimed-at-increasing-supply-and-lowering-prices/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:21:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSenate_Treasury__899_.jpg","slug":"senate-is-set-to-pass-a-bipartisan-housing-bill-aimed-at-increasing-supply-and-lowering-prices"},{"id":"1jvna5","title":"Judge quashes federal subpoenas targeting Walz, Ellison, other MN leaders","excerpt":"A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to “harass\" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy.","content":"A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to “harass\" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/judge-quashes-subpoena-targeting-offices-walz-frey-ellison","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Howard.Thompson@fox.com (Howard Thompson)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:14:26.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fwalz-ellison.png","slug":"judge-quashes-federal-subpoenas-targeting-walz-ellison-other-mn-leaders"},{"id":"ul28l3","title":"Overnight shooting in northeast Minneapolis injures 3","excerpt":"Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that seriously injured one man and left two others with non-life-threatening injuries early Monday morning. So far, no arrests have been made.","content":"Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that seriously injured one man and left two others with non-life-threatening injuries early Monday morning. So far, no arrests have been made.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/shooting-northeast-minneapolis-june-22-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:42:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F06_22_26-1st-ave-ne-and-university-ave-ne-minneapo_00.01.03.10.jpg","slug":"overnight-shooting-in-northeast-minneapolis-injures-3"},{"id":"kx9nys","title":"Justin: Taylor Swift’s ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ is one of the greatest Pixar songs of all time","excerpt":"The top 10 tunes from three decades of Pixar films.","content":"The top 10 tunes from three decades of Pixar films.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/justin-taylor-swifts-i-knew-it-i-knew-you-is-one-of-the-greatest-pixar-songs-of-all-time/601857850","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"justin-taylor-swifts-i-knew-it-i-knew-you-is-one-of-the-greatest-pixar-songs-of-all-time"},{"id":"h9k2ue","title":"Hibbing ATV crash leaves 9-year-old girl with life-threatening injuries","excerpt":"A 9-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an ATV crash on Thursday night, according to the Hibbing Police Department.\n\n\n\nOfficers say that a man was operating the ATV near Carey Lake Road when he lost control and struck an object. The driver and the two ...","content":"A 9-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an ATV crash on Thursday night, according to the Hibbing Police Department.\n\n\n\nOfficers say that a man was operating the ATV near Carey Lake Road when he lost control and struck an object. The driver and the two young girls on board were ejected from the ATV.\n\n\n\nThe 9-year-old is facing life-threatening injuries and the 4-year-old was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.\n\n\n\nInvestigators say they don’t believe that alcohol contributed to the crash. The driver was not treated for injuries.\n\n\n\nAs of Monday morning, there is no update on the 9-year-old’s condition.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Hibbing ATV crash leaves 9-year-old girl with life-threatening injuries first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/hibbing-atv-crash-leaves-9-year-old-girl-with-life-threatening-injuries/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:41:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMGN_1280x720_60517P00-SCHXD-1.jpg","slug":"hibbing-atv-crash-leaves-9-year-old-girl-with-life-threatening-injuries"},{"id":"b8e69q","title":"Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge Project","excerpt":"Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge Project\n\n\n\n\nThe post Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge Project first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge Project\n\n\n\n\nThe post Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge Project first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.edinamn.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/3426","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Josh Skluzacek","publishDate":"2026-06-22T16:12:38.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fc32e05c581fe63cd2e4e21815b7246ed_Picture1.jpg","slug":"rosland-park-pedestrian-bridge-project"},{"id":"rgf31f","title":"WEE Farm Summer Camps for Kids","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Wee Farm in Savage \n\n\n\nIf your kids are ready for a summer adventure they will never forget, WEE Farm in ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Wee Farm in Savage \n\n\n\nIf your kids are ready for a summer adventure they will never forget, WEE Farm in Savage has the perfect lineup of camps where animals, nature and science come to life on a real educational farm. Reporter Kristin Haubrich is taking us along for a look at all the fun waiting for them there.\nThe post WEE Farm Summer Camps for Kids first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/wee-farm-summer-camps-for-kids-2/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:34:21.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWEE-FARM.jpg","slug":"wee-farm-summer-camps-for-kids"},{"id":"xim7mx","title":"Etan Patz: Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in 1979 case of missing NYC boy","excerpt":"The U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the murder conviction of the man found guilty of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz on Monday.","content":"The U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the murder conviction of the man found guilty of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz on Monday.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/etan-patz-supreme-court-reinstates-murder-conviction-1979-case-missing-nyc-boy","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Amanda.Hurley@fox.com (Amanda Hurley)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:38:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5ny.com%2Fwww.fox5ny.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fpatz.jpg","slug":"etan-patz-supreme-court-reinstates-murder-conviction-in-1979-case-of-missing-nyc-boy"},{"id":"b2uwv9","title":"Minnesota weather: Bright Monday before rain chances return Tuesday","excerpt":"A bright and comfortable Monday brings highs in the 70s before scattered rain and storm chances return Tuesday.","content":"A bright and comfortable Monday brings highs in the 70s before scattered rain and storm chances return Tuesday.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/weather/minnesota-weather-forecast-june-22-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:27:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fclean-feed-am-news-5a2026_06_22-kmspme003_04_59_59_00.31.41.56.jpg","slug":"minnesota-weather-bright-monday-before-rain-chances-return-tuesday"},{"id":"bt6b1y","title":"‘Stupid athletic’ Nia Coffey finds perfect WNBA fit with hometown Lynx","excerpt":"The Hopkins alum, starting in place of the injured Napheesa Collier, is “playing her best basketball” in her first season with the Lynx.","content":"The Hopkins alum, starting in place of the injured Napheesa Collier, is “playing her best basketball” in her first season with the Lynx.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lynx-nia-coffey-wnba-hopkins-basketball-paige-bueckers-napheesa-collier-cheryl-reeve/601854768","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"stupid-athletic-nia-coffey-finds-perfect-wnba-fit-with-hometown-lynx"},{"id":"dskcru","title":"Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina","excerpt":"Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it's what he did again Monday at the World Cup.","content":"Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it's what he did again Monday at the World Cup.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/lionel-messi-misses-penalty-kick-with-a-chance-to-break-the-world-cup-scoring-record-with-argentina/601860175","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:10:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"lionel-messi-becomes-top-scorer-in-world-cup-history-with-two-more-goals-for-argentina"},{"id":"wu9vdc","title":"Must See Museum: Afton Historical Society","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Afton Historical Society \n\n\n\nTucked along the breathtaking St. Croix River, the charming city of Afton is...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Afton Historical Society \n\n\n\nTucked along the breathtaking St. Croix River, the charming city of Afton is a beloved day-trip escape from the Twin Cities packed with dining, boating and fishing. The Afton Historical Society, formed in 1985, now calls a stunning 1860s Congregational Church home. Minnesota Live photojournalist Bill Middeke headed there for this week’s Must See Museum. \n\n\n\n\nThe post Must See Museum: Afton Historical Society first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/must-see-museum-afton-historical-society/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:31:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMUST-SEE-1.jpg","slug":"must-see-museum-afton-historical-society"},{"id":"je0noq","title":"The People’s Museum for Prince","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        People’s Museum for Prince \n\n\n\nThis month marks what would have been Prince’s 68th birthday, and the love...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        People’s Museum for Prince \n\n\n\nThis month marks what would have been Prince’s 68th birthday, and the love for the Minnesota-born music legend runs as deep and vibrant as ever in Minneapolis. Ten years after his passing, museum curator Emma Balazs channeled that devotion into something truly special. She put together the People’s Museum for Prince in Minneapolis to celebrate his iconic life and lasting legacy. \nThe post The People’s Museum for Prince first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/the-peoples-museum-for-prince/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:28:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FPRINCE.jpg","slug":"the-peoples-museum-for-prince"},{"id":"98ol4w","title":"Planning for Retirement","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Retirement PlanningRetirement Planning\n\n\n\nRetirement planning goes far deeper than just crunching numbers...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Retirement PlanningRetirement Planning\n\n\n\nRetirement planning goes far deeper than just crunching numbers. Financial expert John Schwalbach of Freedom Financial Partners joined us to explore both the emotional and financial sides of preparing for retirement. \n\n\n\n\nThe post Planning for Retirement first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/planning-for-retirement/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Tracy Robb","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:16:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMoney-Monday.jpg","slug":"planning-for-retirement"},{"id":"p2wp39","title":"Sports Wrap, June 21: Winning week for Twins, Lynx in first place, Wolves, and Wild","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Sports Wrap June 21, Part I: Twins 5-1 week and Lynx rolling \n\n\n\nIn case you missed it: Our Chris Long, D...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Sports Wrap June 21, Part I: Twins 5-1 week and Lynx rolling \n\n\n\nIn case you missed it: Our Chris Long, Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson, and Alec Ausmus went back-and-forth Sunday night on Sports Wrap. The Twins, Lynx, Wild, Wolves, Gophers women’s hoops, and more all came up.\n\n\n\nIt’s a fixture every Sunday night at 10:35 p.m. on 5-Eyewitness News. \n\n\n\nThe first segment was focused on the the Twins’ 5-1 week and the Lynx.\n\n\n\n***Click the video box above to watch the 1st segment of Sports Wrap June 21st on the Lynx and Twins***\n\n\n\nThe second segment hit on the draft weeks for the Wolves and Wild — does Wolves POBO Tim Connelly have a big trade he’s working on? Each of the guys also supplied a final/leftover thought. Ausmus was at Gophers women’s hoops practice earlier in the week, so that was his focus.\n\n\n\n***Click the video box below to watch the 2nd segment of Sports Wrap from Sun. June 21st or if on our app, swipe to the right***\n\n\n\n\n            \n                \n                \n                    @keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Sports Wrap June 21, Part II: Draft week for Wolves and Wild, rumors galore \n\n\n\nThe team of Long, Ausmus, and Wolfson collectively has over 50 years of experience covering the Minnesota sports scene.\n\n\n\nWolfson is also a regular on Skor North, joining hosts Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Sports Wrap, June 21: Winning week for Twins, Lynx in first place, Wolves, and Wild first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/sports-wrap-june-21-winning-week-for-twins-lynx-in-first-place-wolves-and-wild/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Darren Wolfson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:44:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26168035627982-Cropped.jpg","slug":"sports-wrap-june-21-winning-week-for-twins-lynx-in-first-place-wolves-and-wild"},{"id":"gni10b","title":"Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says","excerpt":"DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing a deal for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.\nThe person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the de...","content":"DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing a deal for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.\nThe person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal wasn’t completed.\nMay and the Wolverines won their first NCAA championship since 1989 with a 69-63 victory over UConn in April to wrap up a 34-3 season. They opened the NCAA Tournament by becoming the first team ever to score at least 90 points in five consecutive games.\nThat came three years after May led Florida Atlantic to its only Final Four appearance. The Owls returned to the NCAA Tournament in 2024 before May was hired by Michigan.\nThe 49-year-old May replaces Jason Kidd, who was let go two weeks after Masai Ujiri was hired as president of basketball operations and alternate governor of the Mavericks.\nHe comes to the NBA with a chance to mold 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick and reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg. Veteran star Kyrie Irving is also on the roster for now after missing the entire 2025-26 season following an ACL tear in March of last year.\nMay’s first job as a college assistant was at Murray State in 2005-06. He then served on staffs at UAB, Louisiana Tech and Florida before getting his first head coaching job at Florida Atlantic.\nThe Owls went 35-4 during their dream season in 2022-23, which ended with a 72-71 loss to San Diego State in the national semifinals when Lamont Butler hit a buzzer-beating shot for the Aztecs.\n“I was a fan of Dusty’s when he was at FAU,” said Yaxel Lendeborg, who played for May at Michigan and is expected to be a lottery pick in the first round of the NBA draft on Tuesday night. “And now, after playing for him, I’m a bigger fan. I have so much respect for Dusty May, I can’t even tell you.”\nLendeborg said at last month’s draft combine that he believed May ran Michigan’s program like an NBA program in many ways.\n“A lot of schemes, a lot of switching and stuff. And his offense was very much a pro-style offense,” Lendeborg said. “We played fast-paced, physical, all of that. … I’ve gained so much knowledge from him as far as those actions and just those little communication keys.”\nMay’s rise in coaching has been meteoric, particularly after the last four seasons.\nHe took over at Florida Atlantic in 2018 and had four consecutive seasons of finishing just over .500 — before striking gold in the 2022-23 season, going 35-4 and taking the Owls on that improbable Final Four run.\nMay went 25-9 at FAU the following season, then went to Michigan and brought the Wolverines back to prominence. He was 64-13 in his two seasons after replacing Juwan Howard with Michigan coming off an 8-24 season, the school’s lowest win total since going 7-20 in 1981-82.\nMichigan went 27-10 in May’s debut, won the Big Ten Conference Tournament and made it to the NCAA Sweet 16.\nMay’s record in his last four college seasons was 124-26, an .827 winning percentage that was third best in all of major college men’s basketball over that span behind Houston’s Kelvin Sampson (.861) and Duke’s Jon Scheyer (.832).\nThe Indiana native was a student manager for the Hoosiers and coach Bob Knight while he was in school there from 1996-2000. He gained experience in scouting, video operations and player development while with the Hall of Fame coach, who died in 2023.\nAfter graduating from Indiana, May spent two seasons as an administrative assistant and video coordinator at Southern California. He returned to the Hoosiers in similar roles from 2002-05.\n___\nAP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds in Miami and AP Sports Writer Stephen Hawkins in Arlington, Texas, contributed to this report.\n___\nAP NBA: https://apnews.com/nba\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/mavericks-are-hiring-national-champ-coach-dusty-may-away-from-michigan-ap-source-says/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:35:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FMavericks_May_Basketball_884_1.jpg","slug":"mavericks-are-hiring-national-champ-coach-dusty-may-away-from-michigan-ap-source-says"},{"id":"pmm05g","title":"Wisconsin man dies after truck veers off road in St. Croix County","excerpt":"A Wisconsin man crashed into the ditch and died on Sunday morning, according to the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office.\n\n\n\nThe 63-year-old Dennis D. Swenby was heading west on Badlands Road when the Ford F-150 that he was driving crossed the centerline and went down a wooded embankment.\n\n\n\nWhen fi...","content":"A Wisconsin man crashed into the ditch and died on Sunday morning, according to the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office.\n\n\n\nThe 63-year-old Dennis D. Swenby was heading west on Badlands Road when the Ford F-150 that he was driving crossed the centerline and went down a wooded embankment.\n\n\n\nWhen first responders arrived, Swenby was trapped inside the truck and showed no signs of life. He was not wearing a seatbelt.\n\n\n\nThis is the third traffic death recorded in St. Croix County in 2026.\nThe post Wisconsin man dies after truck veers off road in St. Croix County first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/wisconsin-man-dies-after-truck-veers-off-road-in-st-croix-county/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:04:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2F60327E00-MTVZQ.jpg","slug":"wisconsin-man-dies-after-truck-veers-off-road-in-st-croix-county"},{"id":"pcmljx","title":"Minneapolis shooting hospitalizes multiple people","excerpt":"Multiple people were hospitalized after a shooting caused a frenzy early on Monday morning near University Avenue Northeast, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.\n\n\n\nOfficers responded to the scene near East Hennepin Avenue and 1st Avenue Northeast where they found one man with potentia...","content":"Multiple people were hospitalized after a shooting caused a frenzy early on Monday morning near University Avenue Northeast, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.\n\n\n\nOfficers responded to the scene near East Hennepin Avenue and 1st Avenue Northeast where they found one man with potentially life threatening gunshot wounds. \n\n\n\nHe was taken to the hospital and two other men arrived there about 10 minutes after the shooting was reported.\n\n\n\nAccording to police, multiple rounds of gunfire was reported and several people were seen running from the area.\n\n\n\nNo arrests have been made and MPD forensic scientists processed the scene and collected evidence.\nThe post Minneapolis shooting hospitalizes multiple people first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minneapolis-shooting-hospitalizes-multiple-people/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T12:52:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-22-07h18m31s950.png","slug":"minneapolis-shooting-hospitalizes-multiple-people"},{"id":"lncfxp","title":"Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — Alan Greenspan, the jazz-playing U.S. Federal Reserve chair who was celebrated for engineering a decade of prosperity but later shared the blame for a devastating financial crisis, died Monday. He was 100.\nGreenspan died from complications of Parkinson’s disease, said his wife o...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — Alan Greenspan, the jazz-playing U.S. Federal Reserve chair who was celebrated for engineering a decade of prosperity but later shared the blame for a devastating financial crisis, died Monday. He was 100.\nGreenspan died from complications of Parkinson’s disease, said his wife of 29 years, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell.\n“To me he was my husband, who shaped my life from our very first date in 1984,” Mitchell wrote. “He had ‘irrational exuberance’ for baseball, the Washington Commanders, tennis, golf, and music, especially jazz. He will be remembered for his brilliance and his kindness. Being his life partner was the joy of my life.”\nThe Fed said Greenspan helped to cement trust in the Fed during a time of economic uncertainty. \n“Under his leadership, the Federal Reserve achieved a sustained era of price stability that supported economic growth and helped anchor the public’s confidence in the institution,” the central bank said in a statement Monday. \n              Greenspan was hailed as “Maestro” — before crisis hit\nIn 18 1/2 years at the Fed, Greenspan presided over a breathtaking surge in stock prices and a 10-year economic boom that started in March 1991. He was celebrated as “Maestro’’ and “Oracle’’ — an economic virtuoso whose every utterance was dissected for clues on where interest rates and the economy were headed.\nThe intense scrutiny of Greenspan’s intentions gave birth to new Fed folklore: the “Briefcase Indicator.” A stuffed briefcase carried into Fed meetings implied changes might be afoot because Greenspan carried with him charts and research to make his point. \nBut his reputation began to suffer almost as soon as he left the Fed in 2006. American housing prices tumbled rapidly, causing huge losses for banks that had repackaged mortgage loans into a dizzying array of complex securities. The growing financial crisis pushed the U.S. economy into the Great Recession of 2007-2009 — the deepest downturn since the 1930s.\nCritics blamed the devastation on Greenspan’s easy money policies and his support for deregulated financial markets. Greenspan himself later acknowledged “I made a mistake’’ in assuming that banks could essentially regulate themselves.\n              Greenspan became the authoritative voice on the US economy \nFor almost two decades, it seemed that Greenspan could do no wrong. Not only in the United States but across the world, he was regarded with a mixture of reverence and awe. Many openly dreaded the day when he would leave the Fed.\nInvestors hung on his sometimes inscrutable observations. In the most well-known such remark, Greenspan sent financial markets reeling on Dec. 5, 1996, when he suggested with just two words — “irrational exuberance” — that stock prices were too high.\nMindful of his power to move markets, Greenspan typically resorted to obfuscation. At times, he even joked about his habit of doing so. “I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant,” Greenspan once told a befuddled congressional committee.\nGreenspan was one of the few Fed chairs that Kevin Warsh, chosen by Trump to lead the Fed, praised at his swearing-in last month. Warsh has said one of his goals is to dial back the Fed’s communications, particularly the guidance it gives financial markets, an approach closer to Greenspan’s than to Warsh’s immediate predecessors as chair.\nYet for all his circumspect comments, Greenspan did make the Fed more transparent. He was the first chair to issue a statement explaining the Fed’s interest-rate decisions. Before Greenspan, investors had to divine the Fed’s intentions from market changes. Greenspan also began to release minutes and even full transcripts of meetings, though those changes were in response to pressure from Congress. \n              A protégé is born \nBorn in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, the young Greenspan was a math whiz who was trotted out by his mother to show off for visitors.\n“I was a prop at parties,’’ he said in a 2007 interview with PBS NewsHour. A Julliard School dropout, he worked as a professional musician in his teens, playing clarinet and saxophone alongside the future jazz great Stan Getz. It was a humbling experience that persuaded the young Greenspan to seek another line of work.\nHe pursued undergraduate and graduate study in economics at New York University, eventually earning a doctorate there. For most of three decades, he ran an economic consulting firm. During the 1950s, he became a disciple of the libertarian philosopher Ayn Rand, who stuck him with the nickname the “Undertaker’’ for his dark clothes and quiet bearing. When Greenspan was sworn in as President Gerald Ford’s chief economic adviser in 1974, Rand stood beside him.\n              An early trial for a new Fed chair\nPresident Ronald Reagan tapped Greenspan to run the Fed in 1987. He was tested almost immediately. On Oct. 19, 1987, which came to be known as “Black Monday,” the stock market suffered the worst one-day percentage loss in American history just two months into his term. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 22.6% for reasons that remain opaque to this day.\nGreenspan was credited for helping restore stability. He assured Wall Street that the Fed would supply as much money to the financial system as was needed to restore calm. Stocks recovered, and the American economy emerged unscathed by the market crash.\nDuring his tenure at the Fed, Greenspan drew praise for presiding over what was at the time the longest economic expansion in American history. (It was later surpassed by a 128-month expansion that ran from June 2009 through February 2020.) During Greenspan’s tenure at the Fed, the nation’s unemployment rate briefly dropped below 4% for the first time since 1970.\nAnd inflation, which had bedeviled the United States and much of the global economy during the 1970s, was remarkably dormant during Greenspan’s chairmanship, something many economists thought impossible for so long a period.\nDuring the long boom, Greenspan argued that improvements in technology had made the economy so efficient that it could run faster and at lower rates of unemployment, without unleashing inflation. As a consequence, the theory went, the Fed could keep interest rates low even when the economy was roaring. \nThe economy soared in the late 1990s, expanding by 4% or more for four straight years, and Greenspan was credited with holding off on rate hikes and allowing the boom to run. \nWarsh has said that AI could reproduce the 1990s experience of high growth with low inflation, though economists are skeptical it will play out the same way.\n              A passion for numbers and life\nAs Fed chair, Greenspan relished poring over obscure economic data, from monthly boxcar loadings to steel production, all in a bid to assess where the economy was going. He would often phone economists at other government agencies to discuss details. He would rise early each morning for a two-hour soak in his bathtub, time that he used to review statistics and Fed staff memos.\nImprobably, Greenspan also made the gossip pages as an unlikely ladies’ man. He dated the television journalist Barbara Walters and later married Mitchell after a 12-year courtship. They had no children.\nGreenspan dated Walters while working as an adviser to President Gerald Ford. According to a biography of Greenspan, “The Man Who Knew” by Sebastian Mallaby, when Ford read a newspaper item about the pair, he cut it out and sent it to his chief of staff, Dick Cheney, with a note that said, “I don’t believe it.”\n              A strong faith in self-regulating markets is challenged \nAll along, Greenspan held fast to the belief that financial markets could largely regulate themselves. With officials from President Bill Clinton’s White House, he helped block efforts by Brooksley Born, the nation’s top commodities regulator, to bring federal oversight in the late 1990s to the shadowy market in over-the-counter derivatives. The derivatives allowed speculators to make bets on everything from the price of oil to high-risk mortgages.\nEventually, history would vindicate Born, not the Maestro.\nThe low interest rates Greenspan had engineered helped swell housing prices into a dangerous bubble. And the financial deregulation he supported allowed banks and other financial firms to pile up huge risks, often hidden from government supervision. Bad derivatives bets helped sink insurance giant American International Group, which required a $180 billion taxpayer bailout. Vaunted investment firms Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers failed and U.S. financial markets nearly collapsed.\nThe Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, which was assigned to investigate the debacle by Congress, concluded:\n“More than 30 years of deregulation and reliance on self-regulation by financial institutions, championed by former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan and others … had stripped away key safeguards, which could have helped avoid catastrophe.”\n              Life after the Fed\nIn the years after stepping down as Fed chairman in 2006 just shy of his 80th birthday, Greenspan kept busy doing what he loved to do most — following the economic data. He ran his own consulting firm, Greenspan Associates, through which he dispensed advice to Wall Street clients and collected handsome speaking fees.\nHe kept up a busy schedule well into his 90s, writing his memoir and two other books on the economy, as well as opining on the latest economic developments on television news shows.\nHe also signed onto opinion articles and statements defending the Federal Reserve’s political independence from President Donald Trump’s ongoing attacks. In January 2026 he signed a statement criticizing the Trump administration’s investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The statement, which was also signed by two other former Fed chairs and five former Treasury secretaries, called the investigation “an unprecedented attempt to use prosecutorial attacks to undermine” the Fed’s independence and warned it would have “highly negative consequences for inflation.” \nIn his 2013 book “The Map and the Territory,’’ Greenspan defended himself against critics who assigned him significant blame for the 2008 financial meltdown. He argued that traditional economic forecasting was no match for the irrational risk-taking that can feed catastrophic price bubbles.\n“Bubbles go up very slowly as euphoria builds,” Greenspan said in a 2013 interview with The Associated Press. “Then fear hits, and it comes down very sharply. When I started to look at that, I was sort of intellectually shocked.”\n————-\nAP Economics Writers Martin Crutsinger contributed to this report.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/former-federal-reserve-chairman-alan-greenspan-dies-at-100/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:49:04.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FObit_Alan_Greenspan_38687.jpg","slug":"former-federal-reserve-chairman-alan-greenspan-dies-at-100"},{"id":"nvyiyg","title":"'I grabbed my son and ran': SUV crashes into Woodbury townhomes, causes gas leak","excerpt":"Neighbors in Woodbury were forced out of their homes late Saturday night after an SUV crashed into multiple townhomes, causing a gas leak and widespread damage.","content":"Neighbors in Woodbury were forced out of their homes late Saturday night after an SUV crashed into multiple townhomes, causing a gas leak and widespread damage.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/i-grabbed-my-son-ran-suv-crashes-woodbury-townhomes-causes-gas-leak","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Leon.Purvis@fox.com (Leon Purvis)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T02:22:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F9p-woodbury-crash-follow_purvis_00.00.13.34.jpg","slug":"i-grabbed-my-son-and-ran-suv-crashes-into-woodbury-townhomes-causes-gas-leak"},{"id":"8th3sg","title":"Patrols and nanobubbles continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (AP) — National Guard service members and U.S. Park Police were patrolling the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday, as Donald Trump’s administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation and cleaning efforts ahead of the nation’s 250th anniver...","content":"WASHINGTON (AP) — National Guard service members and U.S. Park Police were patrolling the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday, as Donald Trump’s administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation and cleaning efforts ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. \nThe patrols come two days after Trump said authorities had made “multiple arrests” of people he insisted were responsible for damage to the peeling coating after an algae bloom occurred. The liner was installed as part of his $14 million-plus project. \nThe president has confirmed the problems likely require draining the pool again for liner repairs, and he promised a quick fix. But the timeline was not clear Monday, and the administration did not immediately respond to questions about a new round of work. Contractors and federal workers in recent days have been using chemicals and ozone nanobubbles to combat the algae. \nTrump pitched the original improvements as intended to clean, beautify and reinforce an iconic site that he said had become dilapidated and dirty because of previous presidents’ neglect. Algae has plagued the pool for a century, and Trump insisted that a newly installed ‘American flag blue’ coating, which he selected himself, would turn the pool into a gleaming expanse along the National Mall. \nYet within weeks of Trump declaring the rehabilitation completed in time for Independence Day, the water was plagued by a vivid green algae bloom that clouded the pool’s coating. An approximately 4 foot-square piece of the liner was observed last Friday to be partially floating in the pool. The Associated Press observed additional pieces in the water Monday. \nVia social media, the president has blamed the problems on “SICK, DERANGED PEOPLE!” He asserted Monday on Truth Social that intentional damages include a “300 foot long gash” and that “chemicals have been illegally placed in the water.” A day earlier, Trump posted, “Work will begin immediately on fixing the seriously vandalized Reflecting Pool.”\nHe has not substantiated those claims, and even if anyone has deliberately peeled the lining, that would not explain the algae bloom that appeared more intensely than what typically occurred before the renovation. \nImages showing that Trump’s project apparently backfired boomeranged across social media last week, drawing crowds of onlookers eager to see the effects themselves. An unknown number ended up being detained by federal authorities. \nOne man arrested was David Hearn, 67, of Bethesda, Maryland. A former Olympic canoe racer, Hearn told The Associated Press that he reached into the pool because he wanted to examine the peeling new coating. He said he briefly touched a chunk that was still attached to the side of the pool, then let go shortly after a park worker told him to. Hearn said he was then detained by National Guard troops and Park Police for five hours before being released Friday night.\n“I’m a curious citizen,” Hearn said in a telephone interview. “I reached down to see what it felt like. It was very rubbery.”\nThe Park Police did not immediately respond Monday to AP’s questions about how many arrests were made and whether any charges had been filed. Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department said Monday that the agency is not involved. \nIt was not immediately apparent what criminal or civil violation someone might commit reaching into the pool. Trump, in one of his Truth Social posts on the matter, threatened prison time for his unnamed assailants, referencing laws against defacing federal monuments. \n___\nBarrow reported from Atlanta. Katie Vogel contributed reporting from Washington, D.C.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Patrols and nanobubbles continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/patrols-and-nanobubbles-continue-at-the-reflecting-pool-as-trump-looks-for-a-renovation-do-over/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T19:02:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FLincoln_Memorial_Reflecting_Pool_64974.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"patrols-and-nanobubbles-continue-at-the-reflecting-pool-as-trump-looks-for-a-renovation-do-over"},{"id":"k721r0","title":"Concession workers at Target Field are striking, but food will still be served","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Target Field concession worker strikeTarget Field concession worker strike\n\n\n\nTarget Field concession wor...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Target Field concession worker strikeTarget Field concession worker strike\n\n\n\nTarget Field concession workers are set to begin their strike on Monday as bargaining continues for better health insurance, higher wages and more job protections.\n\n\n\nThe strike comes as the Minnesota Twins get ready to host the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers for a three game series. Fans can still expect to get concessions as officials have secured over 250 supplemental workers for the time-being.\n\n\n\nPREVIOUS: Target Field concessions workers strike begins June 22\n\n\n\nDelaware North, a global hospitality company, has about 500 bartenders, cooks and cashiers. It is unclear how many will be striking.\n\n\n\nThe union that represents the workers says that they currently make minimum wage.\n\n\n\nSheigh Freeberg with Local 17 says that allowing volunteer workers at the concession stands is taking away important jobs from hard working Minnesotans.\n\n\n\n“There’s now more non-profit workers than there are concessions workers, which is of course, an issue for us,” Freeberg said. “People use these jobs to pay their rent, to buy their kids Christmas gifts, to feed their families. It’s an important part of the local economy and that should be respected.”\n\n\n\nThe announcement to strike follows a successful strike authorization vote on May 1, where 81% of the workers voted in favor of a strike if a contract agreement could not be reached.\n\n\n\nThe next bargaining session between the workers and Delaware North is scheduled for Tuesday.\n\n\n\nFirst pitch for Monday’s game is at 6:40 p.m.\nThe post Concession workers at Target Field are striking, but food will still be served first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/concession-workers-at-target-field-are-striking-but-food-will-still-be-served/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T10:55:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2Ftwins-scoreboard-target-field-03-26-25.jpg","slug":"concession-workers-at-target-field-are-striking-but-food-will-still-be-served"},{"id":"a4nt0f","title":"How the Hortman killings changed what voters can see in campaign records","excerpt":"Plus: DFL Senate candidates show how they plan to handle their biggest liabilities.","content":"Plus: DFL Senate candidates show how they plan to handle their biggest liabilities.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/how-the-hortman-killings-changed-what-voters-can-see-in-campaign-records/601857546","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:00:16.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"how-the-hortman-killings-changed-what-voters-can-see-in-campaign-records"},{"id":"e7s27q","title":"Matt Wallner, with 10 homers in 17 games, finding solution for swing in minor leagues","excerpt":"Wallner is batting .342 with 10 home runs, four doubles, 26 RBI and a 1.200 OPS in June with the Saints. He has a hit in 17 of his past 19 games.","content":"Wallner is batting .342 with 10 home runs, four doubles, 26 RBI and a 1.200 OPS in June with the Saints. He has a hit in 17 of his past 19 games.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-twins-matt-wallner-minor-leagues-stpaul-saints-callup-home-runs/601859854","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T10:30:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"matt-wallner-with-10-homers-in-17-games-finding-solution-for-swing-in-minor-leagues"},{"id":"ij112c","title":"Sunny Today then T-Storms return Tuesday.","excerpt":"Today will be a perfect Summer Day lots of Sunshine, Light Winds and highs in the upper 70s.  Partly Cloudy Skies Tonight with Light Winds and lows near 60 Degrees.  \n\n\n\nTuesday brings Mix of Clouds and Sun in the morning then Cloudy in the afternoon with Periods of T-Storms which could produce H...","content":"Today will be a perfect Summer Day lots of Sunshine, Light Winds and highs in the upper 70s.  Partly Cloudy Skies Tonight with Light Winds and lows near 60 Degrees.  \n\n\n\nTuesday brings Mix of Clouds and Sun in the morning then Cloudy in the afternoon with Periods of T-Storms which could produce Heavy Downpours of Rain.  It will be Muggy on Tuesday but temperatures still below average in the mid 70s for highs with Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph with Higher Gusts possible near T-Storms.  Scattered Showers and T-Storms Tuesday night with Patchy Fog developing into the early morning hours of Wednesday with lows around 60 Degrees. \n\n\n\nClouds and Patchy Fog with Scattered Showers and T-Storms Wednesday morning then Partly Cloudy and Less Humid in the afternoon with highs in the mid 70s and West-Northwest Winds at 5 to 15 mph.  Clear and Cool for late June Wednesday night with lows in the upper 50s. \n\n\n\nExtended Outlook Thursday through Sunday:  Partly Cloudy on Thursday with highs in the upper 70s.  Scattered T-Storms return on Friday with highs in the mid 70s then Partly Cloudy Saturday with highs around 80 Degrees.  Partly Cloudy, Breezy and Muggy on Sunday with Scattered T-Storms in the afternoon and evening with highs in the low to mid 80s. JONATHAN YUHAS\nThe post Sunny Today then T-Storms return Tuesday. first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/weather-forecast/sunny-today-then-t-storms-return-tuesday/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Jonathan Yuhas","publishDate":"2026-06-22T10:06:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FYuhasJonathanWeb.jpg","slug":"sunny-today-then-t-storms-return-tuesday"},{"id":"j0ok3q","title":"In Duluth, a push for growth collides with a desire to preserve nature","excerpt":"The city wants to build housing on the former Lester Park Golf Course, which since shutting down has become an impromptu dog park and lakeside destination.","content":"The city wants to build housing on the former Lester Park Golf Course, which since shutting down has become an impromptu dog park and lakeside destination.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/in-duluth-a-push-for-growth-collides-with-a-desire-to-preserve-nature/601394344","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T10:00:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"in-duluth-a-push-for-growth-collides-with-a-desire-to-preserve-nature"},{"id":"whkg2z","title":"Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war","excerpt":"OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.\nVance and U.S. offic...","content":"OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.\nVance and U.S. officials claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of “mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy shipments, stays open and to address fighting between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, where a ceasefire appeared to be holding.\nThe vice president departed Switzerland as technical teams were still in place negotiating. He stressed that the key for President Donald Trump would be Iran’s actions rather than its words.\n“My point is that I trust actions, and what the president has asked us to do is verify what they’re doing, focus less on what they’re saying,” Vance said.\nIran effectively closed the strait after the U.S. and Israel attacked on Feb. 28, causing fuel prices to skyrocket far beyond the region. The interim agreement to end the war was supposed to reopen the channel. Dozens of ships passed through it over the weekend, even though the main route is still mined and closed.\nShortly after those attacks, Hezbollah and Israel also went to war, with Hezbollah firing rockets and drones at civilian communities in northern Israel and Israel seizing large swaths of southern Lebanon. Iran has insisted that addressing the fighting in Lebanon is a critical component of any deal to end the wider conflict.\nIran noted “major progress” to end the fighting in Lebanon and called that the first real test of the negotiations.\nIn other developments, the U.S. Treasury issued a 60-day license waiving sanctions on Iranian oil as part of the interim agreement. Notably, the license allows Iranian oil to be imported into the U.S., which has not imported significant amounts of Iranian oil since the 1990s. \nAlso on Monday, the State Department announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio would travel this week to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain to discuss the latest developments in Iran.\n              Trump was not in Switzerland but loomed large over talks\nThe mediation effort in Switzerland started Sunday and stretched into early Monday.\n“We haven’t built the house, but we’ve laid a successful foundation to get to a good place for the American people,” Vance told reporters after initial talks with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.\nTrump did not attend what was dubbed the “Lake Lucerne Summit,” but his presence certainly loomed large. The talks were jolted by statements from Trump, who, from thousands of miles away, fired off comments that offended the Iranians.\nIranian state media said talks had paused after the “publication of an insulting message by the U.S. President.” The negotiations later continued.\n              Vance floats unfreezing Iranian assets to purchase US goods\nThe vice president suggested that the U.S. could agree to unfreeze Iranian assets for purchases of U.S. soy, corn and wheat. He said Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and one of the lead U.S. negotiators, came up with the idea with officials from Qatar.\nVance said Qatar would have approval over the process, and Iranian money that would be accessible as sanctions were lifted would buy American products “for the benefit of the Iranian people.”\nIran, which has pressed for the unfreezing of billions of dollars in assets, has not commented on the idea. The assets have been frozen over years of sanctions, banking restrictions and legal disputes imposed by the U.S. and international community.\n              High-level talks have ended but technical talks continue\nIn a joint statement, mediators Pakistan and Qatar hailed what they called “encouraging progress.”\nThe interim deal to end the fighting in Iran, signed last week by the leaders of the U.S. and Iran, sets a 60-day period for negotiations on key issues, including the future of Tehran’s nuclear program amid concerns that Iran wants to use it for military purposes, a claim the country denies.\nVance said the technical talks, which were to continue this week, were critical. U.S. envoys Kushner and Steve Witkoff are handling many of the technical details.\n              More ships pass through strait\nMeanwhile, more ships went through the Strait of Hormuz. According to data and analytics firm Kpler, there were 71 confirmed transits over the weekend, with a peak of 35 crossings on Saturday. Before the war, 100 to 130 vessels passed through the strait each day.\nShips have been avoiding the central route to steer clear of mines, choosing instead to use the smaller northern route, which goes through Iranian waters, and the southern route, which goes through Omani waters. In the markets, U.S. oil prices dropped more than 2% in Monday afternoon trading to $74.66 a barrel.\nTrump, over the weekend, made clear he was annoyed by Iran’s public commentary on the strait, which Iran’s military said it closed Saturday in response to continued fighting in Lebanon. U.S. Central Command disputed that Iran closed the strait again.\nAhead of the talks, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had vowed to “never back down from the right to enrich uranium,” according to state media.\nTrump on Sunday told Fox News in a phone interview that Pezeshkian should watch what he says and threatened to take over Iran, according to one of the news channel’s correspondents.\nTrump also posted on social media as negotiators worked: “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!”\n              Iranians agree there was progress on their top issue\nIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X that mediators delivered “major progress to end the Lebanon War.” But he said the first “real test” of negotiations would be whether the mechanism succeeds in halting the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.\nNeither Israel nor Hezbollah is a signatory to the U.S.-Iran deal.\nBut as of Monday evening in the Middle East, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appeared to be holding.\n“We have not detected trajectories from either side since yesterday,” said Tilak Pokharel, a spokesperson for the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon known as UNIFIL.\nAirspace violations and Israeli military movements continued, Pokharel said.\nHezbollah has not announced any attacks on Israeli forces since Saturday.\nThe lull in fighting in Lebanon is the longest since the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began on March 2.\n___\nKim and Boak reported from Washington. Associated Press reporters Abby Sewell in Beirut, David Rising in Bangkok, Fatima Hussein in Washington, Mae Anderson in New York, Jon Gambrell in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Israel, contributed to this story.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-international/vance-says-talks-with-iranian-officials-set-good-foundation-for-a-deal-to-end-the-war/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T04:09:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSwitzerland_Iran_US_Negotiations_81149.jpg","slug":"vance-says-talks-with-iranian-officials-set-good-foundation-for-a-deal-to-end-the-war"},{"id":"dsr3u","title":"Starmer says he’ll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again","excerpt":"LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill following a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.\nStarmer says he will remain car...","content":"LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill following a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.\nStarmer says he will remain caretaker prime minister until his Labour Party chooses a new leader — with expectations growing that it will be former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. \nBurnham confirmed on social media that “I will put myself forward as part of this process.” Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who was considered his main rival for the top job, said he will back Burnham.\nIt was Burnham’s victory in a special parliamentary election last week that triggered Starmer’s decision to resign, as Labour lawmakers flocked to the charismatic former mayor in the hope he can revive the party’s fortunes. After nearly a decade as mayor of the northwestern city, Burnham returned Monday to Parliament, where he took the oath of office in the House of Commons. Only members of Parliament are eligible for the party leadership. \nStreeting’s statement makes it more likely that Burnham will be selected without a leadership contest.\nBurnham was cheered loudly by lawmakers — and heckled by one, who shouted “He’s not the Messiah!” — as he was sworn in, before posing for selfies and a group photo with dozens of Labour MPs in another part of Parliament.\nBritain’s next election does not have to be held until 2029. Asked if he would call an early vote if he becomes prime minister, Burnham said: “You’re jumping several hurdles ahead there.”\nStarmer is the sixth prime minister in a decade to stand outside No. 10 Downing St., and announce a departure. His statement came the day before Britain marks the 10th anniversary of its vote to leave the European Union, a decision that still roils the country’s economy and politics.\nAfter weeks of insisting he would fight to keep his job, Starmer conceded to growing pressure to hand over to a new leader who can try and revive the government’s flagging fortunes. He led Labour to a landslide election victory in July 2024, but since then his popularity and that of the party have plummeted. \n              A new leader in place within weeks\nStarmer made the announcement outside his official residence, where he delivered his first speech as prime minister two years ago. His voice choked with emotion near the end of the brief statement, which was watched by his staff, Cabinet ministers and scores of journalists.\n“The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election,” Starmer said. “I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question, and I accept that answer with good grace.”\nHe said he spoke to King Charles III, Britain’s constitutional monarch, to inform him of the decision.\nStarmer spent the weekend pondering his future following Burnham’s special election victory. \nStarmer said nominations for a leadership contest will open July 9, and the new leader will be in place by the time Parliament returns from its summer break on Sept. 1.\nIf Burnham is the only candidate, the change could come by mid-July.\n              Starmer struggled to fulfill election pledges\nStarmer has struggled to deliver promised economic growth, repair tattered public services and ease the cost of living. He has been hamstrung by repeated missteps, including his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson, a scandal-tarnished friend of Jeffrey Epstein, as U.K. ambassador to the United States.\nLabour is losing liberal voters to the growing Green Party and facing a rising Reform UK, the Nigel Farage -led anti-immigration party that consistently leads in nationwide opinion polls.\nU.S. President Donald Trump weighed in even before an announcement, linking Starmer’s exit to two of the Republican leader’s recurring grievances: immigration and renewable energy.\n“Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well! President DJT,” Trump posted on his social media platform.\nStarmer’s initially warm relationship with Trump has soured in recent months over issues including the Iran war, which the U.K. didn’t join.\n              Praised on the world stage\nIn contrast to missteps domestically, Starmer has won praise for his international role, notably in rallying European support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion, and working to mitigate the economic and political turmoil unleashed by the Iran conflict.\nA NATO summit in Turkey next month may be his last foray on the world stage as Britain’s leader.\nUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, posting on X, thanked Starmer for his support and cooperation “that have helped make our Europe and our protection of life stronger.”\nEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Starmer’s legacy.\n“It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years,” she said on X. “European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. Thank you, dear Keir.”\nWhile many Labour lawmakers have rallied behind Burnham, some have said that Starmer had been treated unfairly. London legislator Neil Coyle railed on X against “the prospect of an utter stitch-up & the media circus being rewarded.”\n              Many hope Burnham can connect with voters\nBurnham is the front-runner to succeed Starmer because many people see him as the best person to defeat the anti-immigration Reform Party at the next election, said Olivia O’Sullivan, an analyst at London’s Chatham House think tank.\nBurnham appeals to Labour Party lawmakers who were frustrated by the way Starmer has governed, O’Sullivan said. Many hope that he will set out a “clearer vision” and connect with voters in parts of the country that are in danger of turning to Reform.\nStill, O’Sullivan cautioned that may not translate into genuine change.\n“It’s absolutely correct that that is not the same thing as offering a radically different set of policies or even a particularly clear policy program,” she said.\n___\nAssociated Press writers Danica Kirka in London and Sam McNeil in Brussels contributed.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Starmer says he’ll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-international/starmer-says-hell-resign-as-uk-prime-minister-roiling-british-politics-yet-again/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T04:04:44.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FBritain_Politics_33737.jpg","slug":"starmer-says-hell-resign-as-uk-prime-minister-roiling-british-politics-yet-again"},{"id":"95cj6w","title":"State intervention keeps troubled Nexus East Bethel facility open with reduced capacity","excerpt":"This story was originally published by The Imprint, a national nonprofit news outlet covering child welfare and youth justice. Sign up for The Imprint’s free newsletters here.\n\n\n\nLate Friday, when a troubled psychiatric facility outside Minneapolis was on the verge of being shut down for placing ...","content":"This story was originally published by The Imprint, a national nonprofit news outlet covering child welfare and youth justice. Sign up for The Imprint’s free newsletters here.\n\n\n\nLate Friday, when a troubled psychiatric facility outside Minneapolis was on the verge of being shut down for placing youth at “imminent risk of harm,” an agreement was reached with the state to keep its doors open.\n\n\n\nBut under the settlement with the Department of Human Services (DHS) obtained by The Imprint, Nexus East Bethel Family Healing must scale back its offerings and submit to more rigorous oversight. \n\n\n\n“All youth placed previously at the East Bethel facility have been moved to new locations,” a state spokesperson said Monday. “Nexus has agreed to implement additional terms under the new agreement and can continue operations according to these terms.”\n\n\n\nThe residential treatment center is now temporarily approved to house just six youth, instead of the 40 it had been licensed to serve. Management must fix broken doors and broken glass tiles in bathrooms, and produce monthly reviews detailing how often staff use restraints and seclusion. \n\n\n\nIn addition, the facility must adopt policies to prevent sexual contact between residents, and train employees on how to better respond. A supervisor is required to work overnight shifts along with line staff. And a psychiatric nurse or licensed mental health provider must be on-site until 8 p.m. each day. The medical director must be more involved in case planning. \n\n\n\nAccording to the Friday settlement agreement, weekly status updates to state officials will ensure compliance. If the facility fails to meet the terms, the state may reinstate the immediate suspension of its license. \n\n\n\nBut if the new requirements are met, after 60 days East Bethel can begin gradually increasing its capacity.\n\n\n\nNexus Family Healing, the $99-million Minnesota-based nonprofit that runs the treatment facility, has already taken “significant steps to implement changes to its program that address some of the conditions that led to DHS’s determination that youth were at an imminent risk of harm,” the settlement states. It also states that management “continues to review and update current practices to safely meet the unique needs of the youth served at its program.”\n\n\n\nRepresentatives of the Department of Human Services and Nexus Family Healing did not answer follow-up questions this week regarding the settlement agreement.\n\n\n\nIt was just last month that the department ordered a temporary suspension of the facility’s license because the state could not “ensure the health and safety” of the young people living there. Investigators found staff had failed to protect resident rights, keep the campus in good repair, safely administer medication, maintain enough trained staff and properly report allegations of suspected neglect or abuse.\n\n\n\nIn a May 15 letter to Nexus CEO Michelle Murray, state officials said that all 21 of the psychiatric residential treatment facility’s residents had to be moved by May 29, but later extended that deadline to June 15.\n\n\n\nThe suspension order came just three years after the facility first opened, serving young people ages 10 through 21. Since opening, the East Bethel program has incurred more than three dozen state licensing violations, been fined $1,400 and received multiple corrective action plans, according to an Imprint review of state licensing documents.\n\n\n\nThe nonprofit serves more than 4,600 children and families annually in four states with an array of residential programs and foster care and adoption services.\n\n\n\nTrouble at East Bethel comes at a hard time for psychiatric residential treatment facilities in Minnesota. There are just three others in the state, located in Saint Peter, Duluth and Cold Spring. Those facilities have not been ordered to close, according to licensing records, but since 2022, they too have received lengthy correction orders for a range of shortcomings.\n\n\n\nTogether, the three facilities are licensed to serve 118 youth. But demand exceeds supply. Families and county agencies placing foster youth often struggle to find residential treatment options. As a result, some struggling young people have wound up stuck in emergency departments long after they are approved for discharge, simply because they had nowhere else to go.\n\n\n\nA bill to create a new 30-bed secure psychiatric residential treatment facility run by the state could have eased some of these supply issues, but it did not progress this legislative session. \n\n\nThe post State intervention keeps troubled Nexus East Bethel facility open with reduced capacity appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/news-partners/minnesota-psychiatric-facility-allowed-to-stay-open/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Hana Ikramuddin | The Imprint","publishDate":"2026-06-17T14:33:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FResize-Photos-2.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"state-intervention-keeps-troubled-nexus-east-bethel-facility-open-with-reduced-capacity"},{"id":"phre81","title":"Parent group reaches goal to push for referendum in Anoka-Hennepin School District","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Parent group reaches goal to push for referendum in Anoka-Hennepin School District \n\n\n\nA community-led ef...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Parent group reaches goal to push for referendum in Anoka-Hennepin School District \n\n\n\nA community-led effort to have voters decide whether to raise their taxes to support their local schools is taking a big step Monday night, having reached their goal of gathering support from thousands of people. \n\n\n\nFrom social media pushes to boots on the ground, the group Parents for Good Anoka-Hennepin says they’ve locked in the 3,000 signatures on the petition to put a referendum vote on the ballot. \n\n\n\n“We’re doing this for our kids and for our community,” Sheighlyn Berbig, one of the leaders behind the group, said. \n\n\n\n“We think that strong schools build strong communities, and that’s why we’re doing this, because we want our kids to have good education opportunities and success in life,” she added. \n\n\n\nRELATED: Anoka-Hennepin parents push tax referendum to stop school cuts\n\n\n\nThe move follows plans to cut about 75 positions — more than 200 have already been reduced at the district as part of a more than $20 million budget reduction plan. \n\n\n\n“We’re going to present to the board what we’ve done, and hope that we can work together to make this happen for the community to give everybody the chance to vote on this,” Berbig said. \n\n\n\nThe district says the board will accept the petition at Monday’s board meeting and will likely not take any action on it, also sharing this statement surrounding the group’s effort:\n\n\n\n“Anoka-Hennepin appreciates the advocacy of parents and community members as it relates to improving outcomes for students in our schools. The School Board has discussed the topic of offering a referendum election but has not arrived at a decision on this matter. The District and its legal counsel are aware of the petition drive and have advised the advocacy group that operating levies can only be commenced by action of the school board but not voter petition.  \n\n\n\n“The information presented can be considered by the School Board as part of its future decision-making on this matter, although the petition does not automatically require an election to be held.”\n\n\n\nStill, the group feels it’s time for the district to take this action and put it to the voters. \n\n\n\n“If 3,000 people are signing their name and saying ‘We want to vote on this,’ … the school board should listen and put it on the ballot,” Berbig said. \n\n\n\n\nThe post Parent group reaches goal to push for referendum in Anoka-Hennepin School District first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/inside-your-schools/parent-group-reaches-goal-to-push-for-referendum-in-anoka-hennepin-school-district/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-22T03:05:22.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FANOKA-HENN-REFERENDUM_PKG_00.00.29.18.jpg","slug":"parent-group-reaches-goal-to-push-for-referendum-in-anoka-hennepin-school-district"},{"id":"dnt8vw","title":"Itasca County deputy shot after teen tried to grab his gun during arrest","excerpt":"A teenager is accused of shooting an Itasca County sheriff’s deputy with the deputy’s own gun during an attempted arrest at a home in Max.","content":"A teenager is accused of shooting an Itasca County sheriff’s deputy with the deputy’s own gun during an attempted arrest at a home in Max.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/itasca-county-deputy-shot-thigh-after-teen-tried-grab-his-gun-during-arrest","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T01:50:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2F10_26_24-mpls-shooting-15th-av-21st-street-raw-sst_00.03.28.58.jpg","slug":"itasca-county-deputy-shot-after-teen-tried-to-grab-his-gun-during-arrest"},{"id":"z2tq5a","title":"Chance for severe storms Tuesday","excerpt":"June 21 marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. We had just over 15 hours 36 minutes of daylight today, and begin losing light as we head towards Winter. By the Autumnal Equinox on September 22, we will have lost almost three and a half hours of daylight, and December 21 will only...","content":"June 21 marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. We had just over 15 hours 36 minutes of daylight today, and begin losing light as we head towards Winter. By the Autumnal Equinox on September 22, we will have lost almost three and a half hours of daylight, and December 21 will only have 8 hours 46 minutes of light!\n\n\n\nWe’ve seen a beautiful weekend and the great weather continues into Monday. Extra sunshine should allow our temps to climb into the mid to upper 70s, still slightly below our normal high for this time of June.\n\n\n\nTuesday continues to show potential for severe storms. An upper level shortwave trough is developing with a surface low pressure over Alberta, Canada. This low will begin to move southeast in the coming day, and arrive in the Upper Midwest by early Tuesday. Mid-level moisture and decent southerly flow will meet these features and will lead to thunderstorms developing along a weak front boundary.\n\n\n\nCurrent models have drifted to a later time for when the storms arrive in the Twin Cities. The inconsistent solutions in the models is leading to lower confidence in the forecast, as yesterday they were set to arrive by mid-afternoon. At this point, it is best to prepare for some isolated thunderstorms around Minnesota sometime between noon and sunset. Not everyone will see rain or severe weather, but it’s possible any of us could. Ideally, confidence will grow Monday when the low begins to pass over the Dakotas.\n\n\n\nWednesday may have some residual moisture in the atmosphere and see some spotty showers in the wake of the low pressure, but most of us will remain dry with a cool, northwest breeze.\n\n\n\nLate week, highs begin to climb to the mid to upper 70s again, with fair weather clouds around the area. By Saturday, it’s looking likely we return to the lower 80s, right about average for late June. Some long-range models are indicating a more active storm pattern across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest into the last few days of June, so we are keeping an eye out for how this develops.\n\n\n\nAs we enter late June, be aware that it is still severe weather season across the Upper Midwest and outdoor plans should have ways to get severe weather alerts and have a backup plan indoors in case the weather becomes hazardous.\n\n\n\n– Meteorologist Kit Thomas\nThe post Chance for severe storms Tuesday first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/weather-news/chance-for-severe-storms-tuesday/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kit Thomas","publishDate":"2026-06-22T01:47:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FThomasKitWeb.jpg","slug":"chance-for-severe-storms-tuesday"},{"id":"l1gs7y","title":"Chance for severe storms Tuesday","excerpt":"June 21 marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. We had just over 15 hours 36 minutes of daylight today, and begin losing light as we head towards Winter. By the Autumnal Equinox on September 22, we will have lost almost three and a half hours of daylight, and December 21 will only...","content":"June 21 marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. We had just over 15 hours 36 minutes of daylight today, and begin losing light as we head towards Winter. By the Autumnal Equinox on September 22, we will have lost almost three and a half hours of daylight, and December 21 will only have 8 hours 46 minutes of light!\n\n\n\nWe’ve seen a beautiful weekend and the great weather continues into Monday. Extra sunshine should allow our temps to climb into the mid to upper 70s, still slightly below our normal high for this time of June.\n\n\n\nTuesday continues to show potential for severe storms. An upper level shortwave trough is developing with a surface low pressure over Alberta, Canada. This low will begin to move southeast in the coming day, and arrive in the Upper Midwest by early Tuesday. Mid-level moisture and decent southerly flow will meet these features and will lead to thunderstorms developing along a weak front boundary.\n\n\n\nCurrent models have drifted to a later time for when the storms arrive in the Twin Cities. The inconsistent solutions in the models is leading to lower confidence in the forecast, as yesterday they were set to arrive by mid-afternoon. At this point, it is best to prepare for some isolated thunderstorms around Minnesota sometime between noon and sunset. Not everyone will see rain or severe weather, but it’s possible any of us could. Ideally, confidence will grow Monday when the low begins to pass over the Dakotas.\n\n\n\nWednesday may have some residual moisture in the atmosphere and see some spotty showers in the wake of the low pressure, but most of us will remain dry with a cool, northwest breeze.\n\n\n\nLate week, highs begin to climb to the mid to upper 70s again, with fair weather clouds around the area. By Saturday, it’s looking likely we return to the lower 80s, right about average for late June. Some long-range models are indicating a more active storm pattern across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest into the last few days of June, so we are keeping an eye out for how this develops.\n\n\n\nAs we enter late June, be aware that it is still severe weather season across the Upper Midwest and outdoor plans should have ways to get severe weather alerts and have a backup plan indoors in case the weather becomes hazardous.\n\n\n\n– Meteorologist Kit Thomas\nThe post Chance for severe storms Tuesday first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/weather-forecast/pleasant-days-before-next-rain-chance/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Kit Thomas","publishDate":"2026-06-22T01:44:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FThomasKitWeb.jpg","slug":"chance-for-severe-storms-tuesday"},{"id":"8kbkji","title":"Mystics use a late 12-0 surge to beat Lynx 84-79 and win third straight game","excerpt":"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sonia Citron had 21 points and Kiki Iriafen added 17, hitting a go-ahead basket late for a second straight game, to help the Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota Lynx 84-79 on Sunday night.\n\n\n\nMinnesota rookie Olivia Miles had a three-point play to spark a 7-0 run for a 76-70 ...","content":"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sonia Citron had 21 points and Kiki Iriafen added 17, hitting a go-ahead basket late for a second straight game, to help the Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota Lynx 84-79 on Sunday night.\n\n\n\nMinnesota rookie Olivia Miles had a three-point play to spark a 7-0 run for a 76-70 lead with 2:30 left to play.\n\n\n\nWashington rookie Cotie McMahon answered with a 3-pointer and Iriafen followed with two straight baskets in a 12-0 run as the Mystics (8-7) took an 82-76 lead. Citron sank four free throws in the final six seconds to clinch a season-high third straight victory. McMahon had 15 points and five assists off the bench. Iriafen had a go-ahead basket in a win over the New York Liberty last time out.\n\n\n\nMiles, the No. 2 overall selection in this year’s draft, led the Lynx (13-4) with 22 points and Natasha Howard scored 20. Courtney Williams added 13 points and Kayla McBride scored 12.\n\n\n\nMinnesota led 42-35 at halftime and 60-56 after three quarters. Citron buried a stepback 3-pointer to start a fourth quarter that saw the Mystics outscore the Lynx 28-19.\n\n\n\nThe Mystics are 7-1 when Citron takes 10 shots. She made 6 of 13 in the win.\n\n\n\nUp nextWashington hosts Minnesota on Wednesday in the second of two straight matchups.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Mystics use a late 12-0 surge to beat Lynx 84-79 and win third straight game first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/mystics-use-a-late-12-0-surge-to-beat-lynx-84-79-and-win-third-straight-game/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-22T01:30:20.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FLynx.png","slug":"mystics-use-a-late-12-0-surge-to-beat-lynx-84-79-and-win-third-straight-game"},{"id":"yq2izi","title":"Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94","excerpt":"Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.","content":"Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/clive-davis-music-industry-starmaker-has-died-at-94/601860156","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:55:06.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"clive-davis-music-industry-starmaker-has-died-at-94"},{"id":"38709l","title":"Vadnais Heights man accused of showing gun to kids at lemonade stand","excerpt":"A Vadnais Heights man is facing multiple charges after police say he showed a handgun to children running a lemonade stand and let them handle it, all while having an open package of marijuana in his vehicle.","content":"A Vadnais Heights man is facing multiple charges after police say he showed a handgun to children running a lemonade stand and let them handle it, all while having an open package of marijuana in his vehicle.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/vadnais-heights-man-accused-showing-gun-kids-lemonade-stand","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T01:32:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Flemonade-generic.jpg","slug":"vadnais-heights-man-accused-of-showing-gun-to-kids-at-lemonade-stand"},{"id":"eudyjv","title":"Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open","excerpt":"SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — On the edge of the greatest collapse in U.S. Open history, Wyndham Clark held his nerve against a charge by Sam Burns and a Shinnecock Hills gallery that never gave him much love Sunday until he captured his second Open title in four years.\n\n\n\nSix shots ahead at the start...","content":"SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — On the edge of the greatest collapse in U.S. Open history, Wyndham Clark held his nerve against a charge by Sam Burns and a Shinnecock Hills gallery that never gave him much love Sunday until he captured his second Open title in four years.\n\n\n\nSix shots ahead at the start of the final round, Clark’s final act was two putts from just outside 50 feet for par that gave him a 3-over 73 and a one-shot victory over Burns.\n\n\n\nClark, who won the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club, became the first wire-to-wire winner of the U.S. Open since Martin Kaymer at Pinehurst No. 2 in 2014.\n\n\n\nThis sure didn’t feel like that. His lead was down to a single shot after just five holes, and the stress followed him the rest of the way.\n\n\n\nThe clincher for Clark was one of his worst drives of the day on the par-5 16th. He gouged that out and narrowly cleared a bunker. His 8-iron barely stayed on the back of the green. And he rolled in a 30-foot birdie putt that gave him a two-shot lead with two holes to play.\n\n\n\nIt was a signature moment with muted applause. The gallery rooted against him all day, putting all their support behind Scottie Scheffler and his bid for the career Grand Slam. Scheffler had his own share of mistakes and never got closer than three shots all day.\n\n\n\nClark had the highest final round of a U.S. Open champion since Graeme McDowell closed with a 74 to win at Pebble Beach. No matter. The 32-year-old American has two U.S. Open titles, and two wins in the last month.\n\n\n\nBurns closed with a 67, his second chance in as many years to win the U.S. Open. He missed two birdie chances on the final two holes, but what hurt just as much was a three-putt bogey on the 15th when he was trying to catch Clark.\n\n\n\nScheffler, in his first try to get the only major he hasn’t won, was three shots back when he rammed a 30-foot birdie putt some 6 feet on the 14th and three-putted for bogey and a 71.\n\n\n\nClark capped off quite a turnaround from a year ago. He was playing poor and looking angry, throwing a driver at the PGA Championship that made a marshal flinch, and then bashing in his locker at storied Oakmont Country Club after missing the cut in the U.S. Open last year.\n\n\n\nOakmont banned him until he made good — which Clark did — and he set out to work on his head and his game. Both looked better than ever at Shinnecock Hills.\n\n\n\nHe finished at 4-under 276.\n\n\n\n“New York didn’t really like me — I love you guys,” Clark said at the closing ceremony, hoisting the silver trophy. “But I get it. Some of it’s self-deserved. I did some unfortunate things last year that I really regret, and I’ve been sorry multiple times and I’m still sorry, so hopefully I can win you guys over eventually.”\n\n\n\nBut it was uncomfortable at time, not only seeing a six-shot lead disappear so quickly but a crowd so badly wanting a special day for Scheffler that it turned on Clark. One fan was ejected when he shouted, “Don’t choke, Wyndham” when it was Clark’s turn to hit on the fourth tee.\n\n\n\nAnd there was a loud and instant cheer on the par-3 seventh, the kind normally reserved for a shot close to the pin. This was for Clark’s tee shot rolling into a bunker, leading to a short miss for bogey that again trimmed his lead to one shot.\n\n\n\n“I get it — they were rooting for Scottie,” Clark said. “Grand Slams only happen a few times. He’s going to get it. He’s the best player in the world. But today it’s my day.”\n\n\n\nIt almost wasn’t.\n\n\n\nBut Burns never caught caught him — he played even par over the last 10 holes. Tom Kim, who like Scheffler celebrated a birthday on Sunday, was on the fringes of seriously contending until he fell back with a bogey on the 17th and shot 70 to finish third.\n\n\n\nClark’s hit a superb wedge that spun back to 4 feet for birdie on the 10th to restore the lead to two shots. But then he went long on the 13th with a pitching wedge and couldn’t save par.\n\n\n\nBurns last year had to deal with a rain-soaked Oakmont and a couple of shots he missed badly with so much water getting between the face of the iron and his golf ball. This time, it came down to the final two holes.\n\n\n\nHe made a weak attempt at birdie from 10 feet on the 17th to tie for the lead. His 17-foot birdie chance on the 18th rolled along the right edge of the cup at perfect speed and didn’t drop. Burns let go of his putter and dropped to his knees.\n\n\n\n“I honestly thought I made it,” Burns said. ”Just the way it goes sometimes.”\n\n\n\nThat it went Clark’s way is hard to fathom considering where he was a year ago, where he was a month ago. He was No. 75 in the world, winless in two years, when he shot 60 in the final round to win The CJ Cup Byron Nelson.\n\n\n\nNow he goes to No. 8 in the world ranking, and the smile he wore holding that U.S. Open trophy would suggest he feels on top of the world.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf\n\n\n\n\nThe post Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/wyndham-clark-avoids-record-collapse-and-holds-on-to-win-the-us-open-2/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-22T00:26:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26172808613462-scaled.jpg","slug":"wyndham-clark-avoids-record-collapse-and-holds-on-to-win-the-us-open"},{"id":"27p71j","title":"12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'","excerpt":"A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.","content":"A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/12-year-old-describes-chaos-stalled-adventureland-coaster-snapping-crying-screaming","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Amanda.Hurley@fox.com (Amanda Hurley)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T15:02:27.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5ny.com%2Fwww.fox5ny.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fworld-cup-boom-ny-primary-race-good-day-weeked-1-e1782054043391.jpg","slug":"12-year-old-describes-chaos-on-stalled-adventureland-coaster-snapping-crying-screaming"},{"id":"38yhwt","title":"Fry Pie Factory recalls pepperoni rolls for undeclared milk allergen","excerpt":"Fry Pie Factory's pepperoni rolls are being recalled over an undeclared allergen and concerns about improper storage. Here's what to know.","content":"Fry Pie Factory's pepperoni rolls are being recalled over an undeclared allergen and concerns about improper storage. Here's what to know.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/fry-pie-factory-issues-recall-pepperoni-rolls-undeclared-milk-allergen","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T00:20:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffda-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"fry-pie-factory-recalls-pepperoni-rolls-for-undeclared-milk-allergen"},{"id":"ymprh4","title":"Teething toy, sold on Amazon, recalled after choking reports","excerpt":"More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.","content":"More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/teething-toy-sold-amazon-recalled-choking-reports","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-19T17:24:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fteething-toy-recall-cpsc-scaled.jpg","slug":"teething-toy-sold-on-amazon-recalled-after-choking-reports"},{"id":"go7zio","title":"Target Field workers prepared to strike Monday ahead of Twins/Dodgers series","excerpt":"Concession stand workers at Target Field are prepared to go on strike Monday ahead of the Minnesota Twins hosting the L.A. Dodgers, one of the biggest fan draws in Major League Baseball.","content":"Concession stand workers at Target Field are prepared to go on strike Monday ahead of the Minnesota Twins hosting the L.A. Dodgers, one of the biggest fan draws in Major League Baseball.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/target-field-workers-prepared-strike-monday-ahead-twins-dodgers-game","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T01:12:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftarget-field-strike-date-611-kmspeme001_10_02_56_m_00.11.55.20.jpg","slug":"target-field-workers-prepared-to-strike-monday-ahead-of-twinsdodgers-series"},{"id":"m6b2p2","title":"Man falls to his death during Goose concert at Madison Square Garden","excerpt":"A concertgoer died Saturday night after falling from the 300 section at Madison Square Garden.","content":"A concertgoer died Saturday night after falling from the 300 section at Madison Square Garden.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/man-falls-his-death-during-goose-concert-msg","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Amanda.Hurley@fox.com (Amanda Hurley)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:23:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5ny.com%2Fwww.fox5ny.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F1000061103.jpg","slug":"man-falls-to-his-death-during-goose-concert-at-madison-square-garden"},{"id":"2mj4j7","title":"‘Show Your Stripes Day’: These cities had the most higher-than-average temperatures","excerpt":"As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century.","content":"As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/show-your-stripes-day-cities-had-most-higher-than-average-temperatures","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T00:16:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgirls-cooling-off-gettyimages-2277374518.jpg","slug":"show-your-stripes-day-these-cities-had-the-most-higher-than-average-temperatures"},{"id":"25x80v","title":"Duluth man sentenced for gruesome stabbing in which victim was set on fire","excerpt":"The man who pleaded guilty in a brutal slaying in Duluth where the victim was stabbed 30 times before being set on fire learned his fate last week.","content":"The man who pleaded guilty in a brutal slaying in Duluth where the victim was stabbed 30 times before being set on fire learned his fate last week.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/duluth-man-sentenced-gruesome-stabbing-which-victim-was-set-fire","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Howard.Thompson@fox.com (Howard Thompson)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T01:09:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2Fpolice-lights.jpg","slug":"duluth-man-sentenced-for-gruesome-stabbing-in-which-victim-was-set-on-fire"},{"id":"ks1pd","title":"Ryan Kreidler has 3 hits, Twins rally to beat Diamondbacks 4-2","excerpt":"PHOENIX (AP) — Alex Jackson’s single tied the game in the seventh and the go-ahead run scored on an error, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.\n\n\n\nThe rally spoiled the major-league debut of Arizona’s José Cabrera. Called up to make the start Sunda...","content":"PHOENIX (AP) — Alex Jackson’s single tied the game in the seventh and the go-ahead run scored on an error, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.\n\n\n\nThe rally spoiled the major-league debut of Arizona’s José Cabrera. Called up to make the start Sunday, the 24-year-old Dominican held the Twins to three hits in five-plus innings, including a strikeout of Byron Buxton with two on and two out to end the third inning. He struck out three.\n\n\n\nCabrera threw 62 pitches, 42 for strikes, and was pulled after Jackson’s bunt single leading off the sixth.\n\n\n\nRoyce Lewis led off the seventh with a single. Juan Morillo (2-4) retired the next two hitters, then Ryan Kreidler singled with Lewis going to third. Pinch-hitter Josh Bell singled to drive in Minnesota’s first run, then Jackson singled to right to make it 2-2. Corbin Carroll’s throw to third hit Bell as he slid and got past Nolan Arenado, which allowed Bell to score.\n\n\n\nCody Laweryson (1-0) pitched the sixth and picked up his first major-league victory. Anthony Banda pitched the ninth for his second save.\n\n\n\nTrevor Larnach added an RBI double in the ninth. Kreidler had three of the Twins’ 11 hits, following up a three-hit, four-RBI performance Saturday in a 16-8 win over Arizona. The Twins have won six of their last seven games.\n\n\n\nKetel Marte drove in both Diamondbacks runs in the second with a double, one of six hits off Twins starter Mike Peredes. He walked three and struck out one in five innings.\n\n\n\nUp nextTwins RHP Zebby Matthews (3-4, 4.78 ERA) starts Monday to kickoff a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.\n\n\n\nDiamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (5-6, 5.81 ERA) takes the mound Monday in the opener of a four-game series in St. Louis.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Ryan Kreidler has 3 hits, Twins rally to beat Diamondbacks 4-2 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/ryan-kreidler-has-3-hits-twins-rally-to-beat-diamondbacks-4-2/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-21T22:30:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26172762334421-scaled.jpg","slug":"ryan-kreidler-has-3-hits-twins-rally-to-beat-diamondbacks-4-2"},{"id":"kjrjtl","title":"St. Paul plans to reopen 3 downtown skyways","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        St. Paul plans to reopen 3 downtown skyways \n\n\n\nA part of St. Paul’s downtown skyway system could soon re...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        St. Paul plans to reopen 3 downtown skyways \n\n\n\nA part of St. Paul’s downtown skyway system could soon reopen.\n\n\n\nCity officials say they want to bring back foot traffic to three sections of the skyway connected to the now-closed Alliance Bank Center.\n\n\n\nRELATED: St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation acquires Alliance Bank Center\n\n\n\nDetails like cost, maintenance and security are still being worked out.\n\n\n\nNancy Kehmeier with Friends of the Skyway pushed for the reopening.\n\n\n\n“We made a splash, and we were heard,” Kehmeier said. “It’s really, really important to us. We’re really happy.”\n\n\n\nCity officials hope to reopen the skyways in the next few months.\nThe post St. Paul plans to reopen 3 downtown skyways first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/st-paul-plans-to-reopen-3-downtown-skyways/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-21T22:06:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSTP-SKYWAY-REOPEN-IMPACT_PKG_00.00.40.36.jpg","slug":"st-paul-plans-to-reopen-3-downtown-skyways"},{"id":"bi0fpo","title":"St. Paul man charged with stealing $78K in Minnesota Medicaid funds via fake time sheets","excerpt":"A St.","content":"A St.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/st-paul-man-charged-stealing-125k-minnesota-medicaid-funds-via-fake-timesheets","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jeff.Wald@fox.com (Jeff Wald)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T20:37:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fminnesota-fraud-generic.jpg","slug":"st-paul-man-charged-with-stealing-78k-in-minnesota-medicaid-funds-via-fake-time-sheets"},{"id":"2pkak0","title":"Rep. Peggy Bennett calls for 3 Minnesota GOP leaders to resign; MN GOP responds","excerpt":"Minnesota State Rep. Peggy Bennett is calling for the immediate resignation of three top officials within the Minnesota Republican Party, alleging widespread dysfunction, favoritism and mismanagement during the party’s gubernatorial endorsement process.\n\n\n\nIn a video statement released this week,...","content":"Minnesota State Rep. Peggy Bennett is calling for the immediate resignation of three top officials within the Minnesota Republican Party, alleging widespread dysfunction, favoritism and mismanagement during the party’s gubernatorial endorsement process.\n\n\n\nIn a video statement released this week, Bennett, a six-term state representative from Albert Lea and former candidate for governor, called on Minnesota GOP Chairman Alex Plechash, Communications Director Noah Rouen, and Political Director Jill Vujovich-Laabs to step down.\n\n\n\n“This is not about hurt feelings or sour grapes,” Bennett said in the video. “This is about truth, because real truth equals real reform, and we desperately need real reform in this state.”\n\n\n\nBennett said she intentionally waited until after the state convention to speak publicly about her experience, arguing that her concerns reflect broader problems within the Minnesota Republican Party rather than a personal grievance.\n\n\n\nBut in a statement provided to ABC 6, the Minnesota Republican Party calls Bennett’s claims inaccurate. The statement is posted below.\n\n\n\nAllegations of favoritism and dysfunction\n\n\n\nBennett claimed that party leadership favored certain candidates throughout the gubernatorial endorsement process and created obstacles for others seeking to compete.\n\n\n\n“The dysfunction, mismanagement, along with clear favoritism toward preselected candidates is just plain wrong,” she said.\n\n\n\nAccording to Bennett, her campaign repeatedly requested contact information for county GOP chairs but was unable to obtain it from party officials. She also alleged that her campaign had difficulty receiving information about candidate forums and convention-related events.\n\n\n\nBennett said those challenges reinforced concerns she had heard from others that party insiders had already selected a preferred gubernatorial candidate before the endorsement process began.\n\n\n\nConvention requirements under fire\n\n\n\nA major focus of Bennett’s criticism involved changes to candidate participation requirements ahead of the state Republican convention.\n\n\n\nShe said her campaign paid a $5,000 candidate participation fee that included convention speaking time, exhibit space, and other benefits. Before paying the fee, Bennett said she specifically confirmed that video presentations would be permitted during candidate speeches.\n\n\n\nBut the state’s Republican Party tells another story. Party leadership claims Rep. Bennett failed to submit her convention video by the clearly communicated deadline. Instead, they allege she submitted the video less than 30 minutes before the convention kicked off, a timeframe the party calls unfeasible.\n\n\n\nBennett also alleged that months later the party introduced a new requirement that gubernatorial candidates collect signatures from 50 state delegates representing at least four congressional districts in order to remain eligible for participation.\n\n\n\nAccording to Bennett, the requirements and potential penalties changed multiple times in the weeks leading up to the convention. She said candidates were initially told they could lose speaking time and ballot access, later informed that those penalties would not apply, and then ultimately told they could be fully disqualified.\n\n\n\nBennett said she repeatedly contacted party leaders seeking clarification about her status but received no response.\n\n\n\n“I was ghosted,” she said.\n\n\n\nBut once again, the GOP leadership pushed back on those claims, saying Bennett failed to meet the original signature requirement deadline, and allege that the party extended the deadline on signatures specifically to accommodate her.\n\n\n\nDisqualification and convention dispute\n\n\n\nFour days before the convention, Bennett said she was informed by party leadership that she had been disqualified from participating as a gubernatorial candidate.\n\n\n\nShe later learned she could potentially regain eligibility by gathering delegate signatures at the convention itself. Bennett said her team traveled to Duluth and successfully obtained more than enough signatures.\n\n\n\nDespite meeting that requirement, Bennett alleged that party officials blocked her from using a professionally produced campaign video and digital backdrop that had already been prepared and loaded by convention technical staff.\n\n\n\nBennett specifically criticized Communications Director Noah Rouen, alleging that he treated her campaign manager disrespectfully and informed the campaign that party leadership would not allow the video presentation.\n\n\n\nAccording to Bennett, the decision came roughly an hour before her scheduled speech, forcing her campaign to abandon its planned presentation.\n\n\n\n“It seemed clear to us that the party leaders wanted to make us appear unprepared and unprofessional in front of the delegates,” Bennett said.\n\n\n\nRather than deliver a revised speech, Bennett said she withdrew from the speaking program and endorsement ballot.\n\n\n\nThe state GOP also countered this claim, alleging that Bennett made clear she was not seeking the party endorsement. And because of this, she was not given access to party resources, a fact that was communicated to her multiple times. The party also claims it held multiple campaign meetings where these rules and processes were explained, and Rep. Bennett did not participate.\n\n\n\nCall for leadership change\n\n\n\nBennett concluded her remarks by arguing that the problems she experienced reflect deeper issues within the Minnesota Republican Party.\n\n\n\n“If you’re confused after hearing all this, then welcome to my world,” she said. “This is not how our GOP party should function.”\n\n\n\nBennett said the three party leaders she named were directly involved in the decisions and events she described and called for their immediate resignation.\n\n\n\n“The dysfunction and manipulation in our party cannot go on,” Bennett said.\n\n\n\nLeadership’s response\n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Republican Party provided a statement on Rep. Bennett’s allegations. You can read the entire statement below.\n\n\n\n“Rep. Peggy Bennett’s characterization of what happened at the Republican State Convention is simply not accurate.\n\n\n\n“We understand Rep. Bennett’s disappointment that her campaign did not gain the support she may have hoped for. That said, the rules and requirements applied to her were the same rules and requirements applied to every other candidate.\n\n\n\n“The MNGOP had a record number of candidates participate in the convention process this year. Every candidate but Rep. Bennett was able to meet the basic requirements to address the convention.\n\n\n\n“Rep. Bennett’s campaign missed multiple deadlines despite repeated outreach from party staff and colleagues. She did not properly complete the nomination process for the committee, failed to meet the original signature requirement deadline, and only submitted signatures after the deadline was extended to accommodate her. The signature requirement is a basic requirement under the party constitution and applies to all candidates.\n\n\n\n“Rep. Bennett also failed to submit her convention video by the clearly communicated deadline, which was nearly a month before the convention. Instead, she attempted to have the production team play an unreviewed video less than 30 minutes before the convention began. That was not feasible or appropriate for a live convention program.\n\n\n\n“It is also important to note that Rep. Bennett made clear she was not seeking the party endorsement. Because of that, she was not granted access to party resources, including party lists. That fact was communicated to her multiple times. The party also held multiple campaign meetings where these rules and processes were explained, and Rep. Bennett did not participate.\n\n\n\n“The simple fact is this: Rep. Bennett alone failed to follow the rules and meet the deadlines. For her to now claim the process was unfair is wrong and misleading.\n\n\n\n“We respectfully ask that you carefully fact-check any claims made by Rep. Bennett against the documented timeline, the party rules, and the standards applied to every other candidate.\n\n\n\n“Rep. Bennett served her constituents well in the Legislature, and we wish her well in her retirement. The MNGOP’s focus is on supporting our endorsed candidates, uniting Republicans, and winning elections in November.”\n\n\n\n– Alex Plechash\n\n\n\nChairman, Republican Party of Minnesota\n\n\n\n\nThe post Rep. Peggy Bennett calls for 3 Minnesota GOP leaders to resign; MN GOP responds first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/rep-peggy-bennett-calls-for-3-minnesota-gop-leaders-to-resign-mn-gop-responds/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Cory Knudsen","publishDate":"2026-06-21T22:02:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FREP-BENNETT-FOR-GOVERNOR_GFX-1SHOT-SPLIT-VO_KSTPe6_00.00.22.34.jpg","slug":"rep-peggy-bennett-calls-for-3-minnesota-gop-leaders-to-resign-mn-gop-responds"},{"id":"tsprk1","title":"Minneapolis police officer punched while investigating a downtown shooting","excerpt":"Police are investigating a chaotic incident that unfolded in downtown Minneapolis early Sunday morning.\n\n\n\nAccording to police, they were called to 126 Fifth Street North at around 2:07 a.m., where a man outside the business had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The man was taken to...","content":"Police are investigating a chaotic incident that unfolded in downtown Minneapolis early Sunday morning.\n\n\n\nAccording to police, they were called to 126 Fifth Street North at around 2:07 a.m., where a man outside the business had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment.\n\n\n\nAs police continued to investigate the shooting, a crowd reportedly gathered in the area, which then “began to escalate.” In the ensuing incident, Minneapolis police said one of their officers was punched while attempting to de-escalate the crowd. The suspect assailant was not caught and fled the area.\n\n\n\nThe officer did not report any injuries from the punch.\n\n\n\nAnother altercation also broke out within the crowd, resulting in one person being arrested for disorderly conduct.\n\n\n\nAt this time, police are still investigating what led up to the initial shooting. \n\n\n\n\nThe post Minneapolis police officer punched while investigating a downtown shooting first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minneapolis-police-officer-punched-while-responding-to-a-shooting-outside-cowboy-jacks/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:45:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDT-MPLS-SHOOTING__mp4_00.01.54.28.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-police-officer-punched-while-investigating-a-downtown-shooting"},{"id":"tuwcv2","title":"Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to know","excerpt":"The first day of summer arrives this weekend.  June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.","content":"The first day of summer arrives this weekend.  June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/summer-solstice-2026-when-is-what-know","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T13:12:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2221208563.jpg","slug":"summer-solstice-2026-when-is-it-and-what-to-know"},{"id":"pcsyr7","title":"Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100","excerpt":"Alan Greenspan, the jazz-playing U.S. Federal Reserve chair who was celebrated for engineering a decade of prosperity but later shared the blame for a devastating financial crisis, died Monday. He was 100.","content":"Alan Greenspan, the jazz-playing U.S. Federal Reserve chair who was celebrated for engineering a decade of prosperity but later shared the blame for a devastating financial crisis, died Monday. He was 100.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/former-federal-reserve-chairman-alan-greenspan-dies-at-100/601860090","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T15:55:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"former-federal-reserve-chairman-alan-greenspan-dies-at-100"},{"id":"8ix7js","title":"Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44","excerpt":"It’s been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport.\nStill, seeing the single-sentence announcement from The All England Club that the 23-time Grand Slam champion will play sin...","content":"It’s been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport.\nStill, seeing the single-sentence announcement from The All England Club that the 23-time Grand Slam champion will play singles at Wimbledon was stunning nonetheless.\n“Serena Williams (USA) receives the final ladies’ singles wild card,” read the key line in Sunday’s announcement, which was issued eight days before the grass-court Grand Slam begins.\nAt age 44, Williams will actually play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon after already accepting a wild card for the doubles competition with older sister Venus.\n“This is not a drill,” Wimbledon said on its social media accounts Sunday.\nCommented the WTA Tour, “Name a more iconic return…we’ll wait.”\nWimbledon held open the eighth and final women’s singles wild card spot until Williams made up her mind. As recently as earlier this week after losing a doubles match in Berlin, she appeared to be waffling over the decision.\n“Oh my gosh, there are some left?” she replied when she was told there was still a wild card spot open. Wild cards are special invitations handed out by tournament organizers, which allow former champions and others access to the main draw without the necessary entry qualifications. But then she mused about her readiness for it.\n“Do you think I’m ready for singles?” she asked a reporter and then turned to doubles partner Karolina Muchova to ask what she thought.\n“I think I would be interested in it,” the Czech player responded.\n“That’s the question of the hour, right?” Williams said. “I don’t know. I don’t know. I wonder why there’s — I don’t know.”\nWell, now that Williams has made up her mind, the big remaining question is how she can physically handle singles play after so long.\nSerena’s most-recent singles match was a loss to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the 2022 U.S. Open. At the time, she said she didn’t want to use the word “retiring” and instead declared that she was “evolving” away from tennis. Her second daughter was born in 2023.\n“Just finished a mean game of duck duck goose,” Williams said on X after the wild card announcement.\nOf Williams’ 23 Grand Slam titles in singles, seven have come at Wimbledon: in 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2016. She’s also won 14 Grand Slams in doubles, all with Venus, and six of them at Wimbledon.\nSerena also swept the singles and doubles (with Venus) titles at the 2012 London Olympics, when the tennis competition was held on the hallowed grass of the All England Club.\nAt her last Wimbledon appearance in 2022, Serena was beaten in the opening round by 115th-ranked Harmony Tan in her first match since having to stop less than a set into her opening contest at the All England Club because of an injury the year before.\nSerena won a doubles match with partner Victoria Mboko at Queen’s Club last week but then the pair had to withdraw after Mboko injured her knee in a singles match.\nIn another doubles match at the Berlin Open on Tuesday, Serena and Muchova were beaten by Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe.\nAs of Sunday, Serena had not entered the singles draws of any grass-court tuneup tournaments before Wimbledon.\nShe will learn who her first-round opponent is on Friday when the singles draws for Wimbledon are held.\nWhile she’s No. 593 in the doubles rankings courtesy of her victory last week, Serena has no singles ranking after being away for so long.\nIga Swiatek is the defending Wimbledon champion, while Aryna Sabalenka is ranked No. 1.\nBecause Serena has no ranking, she could potentially face Swiatek, Sabalenka or any other top-ranked player in the opening rounds.\n___\nAP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-sports/serena-williams-will-play-singles-at-wimbledon-in-her-tennis-comeback-at-age-44/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:37:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FAPTOPIX_Germany_Berlin_Tennis_Open_13721.jpg","slug":"serena-williams-will-play-singles-at-wimbledon-in-her-tennis-comeback-at-age-44"},{"id":"7ks8nj","title":"AT ISSUE: June 21 — Professor offers perspective into Somali community’s connection to fraud, breaking down the latest SurveyUSA polls","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        AT ISSUE: 06/21/2026 \n\n\n\nThis week on At Issue, Leah McLean fills in for Tom Hauser in the studio.\n\n\n\nAs ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        AT ISSUE: 06/21/2026 \n\n\n\nThis week on At Issue, Leah McLean fills in for Tom Hauser in the studio.\n\n\n\nAs federal prosecutors bring more fraud charges against those suspected of stealing taxpayer money in Minnesota, a common theme among the defendants persists.\n\n\n\nA 5 INVESTIGATES review of federal fraud charges against 106 people found 92 names of Somali descent.\n\n\n\n5 EYEWITNESS NEWS spoke with Dr. Ahmed Samatar, professor and Chair of International Studies at Macalester College in St. Paul, to ask why such a disproportionate number of those charged with fraud are of Somali descent, a question he says should be asked. \n\n\n\nAlso discussed are the latest SurveyUSA Polls, which have found that Minnesotans have low approval ratings for President Trump, Governor Walz, and the war in Iran. Other polls look at who is leading the Senate and Gubernatorial Primaries, and who Minnesotans feel is responsible for fraud in their state. \n\n\n\nThese stories and more on At Issue. \nThe post AT ISSUE: June 21 — Professor offers perspective into Somali community’s connection to fraud, breaking down the latest SurveyUSA polls first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/politics/at-issue/at-issue-june-21-professor-offers-perspective-into-somali-communitys-connection-to-fraud-breaking-down-the-latest-surveyusa-polls/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-21T18:19:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2FCRA-AT-ISSUE-FOR-10_13-KSTP_BCENC03_mxf_00.01.44.52-e1750028767128.jpg","slug":"at-issue-june-21-professor-offers-perspective-into-somali-communitys-connection-to-fraud-breaking-do"},{"id":"73r4xp","title":"Minnesota State Week","excerpt":"https://www.minnstate.edu/minnstatewk/index.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawSk9gJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNcVRwYzRlNUY2OVhJemtJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiCIqp_NhiRX_I9lrbzOgWUwfWoeoj57LvASvkBxvK10BXy2u9ZaB3YHfpX5_aem_QQ9-bpVguJ4Hg_UVAsO4CA\nThe post Minnesota State Week first appeared on KSTP.co...","content":"https://www.minnstate.edu/minnstatewk/index.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawSk9gJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNcVRwYzRlNUY2OVhJemtJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiCIqp_NhiRX_I9lrbzOgWUwfWoeoj57LvASvkBxvK10BXy2u9ZaB3YHfpX5_aem_QQ9-bpVguJ4Hg_UVAsO4CA\nThe post Minnesota State Week first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.minnstate.edu/minnstatewk/index.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawSk9gJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNcVRwYzRlNUY2OVhJemtJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiCIqp_NhiRX_I9lrbzOgWUwfWoeoj57LvASvkBxvK10BXy2u9ZaB3YHfpX5_aem_QQ9-bpVguJ4Hg_UVAsO4CA","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-21T17:10:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.minnstate.edu%2F_files%2Fimages%2Ftemplates%2Fog-metadata-image.png","slug":"minnesota-state-week"},{"id":"7izjm5","title":"INTERVIEW: Great Midwest Rib Fest","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        INTERVIEW: The Great Midwest Rib Fest \n\n\n\nYou can find some of the best Barbecue Minnesota has to offer a...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        INTERVIEW: The Great Midwest Rib Fest \n\n\n\nYou can find some of the best Barbecue Minnesota has to offer and plenty of music at Mystic Lake later this week at the Great Midwest Rib Fest.\n\n\n\nLater this week, Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel in Prior Lake will host the Great Midwest Rib Fest, promising hot ribs, cold drinks, and plenty of entertainment for visitors.\n\n\n\nThe Rib Fest begins this Thursday; details are available ONLINE.\nThe post INTERVIEW: Great Midwest Rib Fest first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/interview-great-midwest-rib-fest/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-21T17:09:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F07%2FRib-Fest-1.jpg","slug":"interview-great-midwest-rib-fest"},{"id":"rcmggo","title":"INTERVIEW: Minnesota Humanities Center Juneteenth Events","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        INTERVIEW: Minnesota Humanities Center Juneteenth Events \n\n\n\nJuneteenth was this past Friday, but there a...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        INTERVIEW: Minnesota Humanities Center Juneteenth Events \n\n\n\nJuneteenth was this past Friday, but there are events celebrating the end of slavery coming up later this month, hosted by the Minnesota Humanities Center.\n\n\n\nKnown as America’s Second Independence Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021 and a Minnesota state holiday in 2023. Since 2022, the Minnesota Humanities Center has hosted an annual series of commemorative events to cultivate greater awareness and understanding of America’s history.\n\n\n\nTo celebrate this occasion, the Humanities Center will host a number of events for the rest of the month, including on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday, June 28th.\n\n\n\nDetails can be found ONLINE. \nThe post INTERVIEW: Minnesota Humanities Center Juneteenth Events first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/interview-minnesota-humanities-center-juneteenth-events/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-21T17:01:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F06%2FJUNETEENTH_1280X720-1.jpg","slug":"interview-minnesota-humanities-center-juneteenth-events"},{"id":"ahm6gi","title":"Minneapolis police investigating fatal overnight shooting on Lyndale Avenue","excerpt":"The Minneapolis Police Department says it is conducting a homicide investigation after one man was killed in a shooting in south Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nAccording to police, the shooting was reported around 1:20 a.m. in the 2100 block of Lyndale Avenue South, where an adult man had sustained life-threate...","content":"The Minneapolis Police Department says it is conducting a homicide investigation after one man was killed in a shooting in south Minneapolis.\n\n\n\nAccording to police, the shooting was reported around 1:20 a.m. in the 2100 block of Lyndale Avenue South, where an adult man had sustained life-threatening gunshot injuries.\n\n\n\nWhile the man was provided life-saving measures and taken to the hospital, he was pronounced dead.\n\n\n\nPolice later learned a second person had been shot in the same incident and was taken to a different hospital for treatment. That person sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.\n\n\n\nAt this time, police believe the shooting began in a parking lot where a group of people had gathered and were shot by a separate group.\n\n\n\nPolice are still looking into the events that preceded the shooting; no arrests have been announced at this time. \n\n\n\nAnyone with information should call 612-673-5845 or email policetips@minneapolismn.gov.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Minneapolis police investigating fatal overnight shooting on Lyndale Avenue first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minneapolis-police-investigate-fatal-overnight-shooting-on-lyndale-avenue/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:40:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSOUTH-MPLS-SHOOTING-LOCATOR-BROLL_mp4_00.00.11.42.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-police-investigating-fatal-overnight-shooting-on-lyndale-avenue"},{"id":"jqyqud","title":"Court restores Ohio rules limiting kids’ access to social media","excerpt":"A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.","content":"A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/court-restores-ohio-rules-limiting-kids-access-social-media","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-06-19T19:00:47.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2267817749-scaled.jpg","slug":"court-restores-ohio-rules-limiting-kids-access-to-social-media"},{"id":"3bh9ek","title":"Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again","excerpt":"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters' goodwill following a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.","content":"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters' goodwill following a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/starmer-seen-as-likely-to-announce-an-exit-timetable-as-rival-burnham-heads-to-uk-parliament/601859993","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T13:45:07.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","inBriefing":true,"slug":"starmer-says-hell-resign-as-uk-prime-minister-roiling-british-politics-yet-again"},{"id":"dvucq5","title":"Woman shot in head at Minneapolis park","excerpt":"A woman was hospitalized after police say she was shot in the head during a Saturday night altercation at a Minneapolis park.","content":"A woman was hospitalized after police say she was shot in the head during a Saturday night altercation at a Minneapolis park.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/woman-shot-head-minneapolis-park","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Howard.Thompson@fox.com (Howard Thompson)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T20:00:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F04%2Fb7a28a0e-sk2-1.jpg","slug":"woman-shot-in-head-at-minneapolis-park"},{"id":"6uf0ru","title":"Kendry Rojas back in action with the Twins following a stint on the injured list","excerpt":"After being placed on the 15-day injured list in late May, Kendry Rojas is ready to rejoin the Twins bullpen.\n\n\n\nRojas was placed on the injured list on May 29 due to left elbow inflammation, which left the pitcher unable to play in the last 24 games with the Twins. The left-handed pitcher made a...","content":"After being placed on the 15-day injured list in late May, Kendry Rojas is ready to rejoin the Twins bullpen.\n\n\n\nRojas was placed on the injured list on May 29 due to left elbow inflammation, which left the pitcher unable to play in the last 24 games with the Twins. The left-handed pitcher made a single appearance for Triple-A St. Paul on June 18 against the Omaha Stormchasers as part of his rehab assignment. There, he allowed five runs on five hits over 1.1 innings, with one walk and one strikeout.\n\n\n\nBefore his injury, Rojas had gone 1-0 with a 1.26 ERA, recording 10 walks, 14 strikeouts, and a .224 opponent batting average in five games across two stints with the Twins this season.\n\n\n\nTo make room for Rojas on the 26-man roster, the Twins have designated right-handed pitcher Justin Lawrence for release or assignment. Lawrence made seven relief appearances for Minnesota, allowing 12 runs on 10 hits in 6 innings pitched, with nine walks and 12 strikeouts.\nThe post Kendry Rojas back in action with the Twins following a stint on the injured list first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/kendry-rojas-back-in-action-with-the-twins-following-a-stint-on-the-injured-list/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:30:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26152544870182-scaled.jpg","slug":"kendry-rojas-back-in-action-with-the-twins-following-a-stint-on-the-injured-list"},{"id":"lturw2","title":"Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war","excerpt":"Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a ''good foundation for a successful final deal'' as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.","content":"Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a ''good foundation for a successful final deal'' as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/us-iranian-negotiators-enter-2nd-day-of-talks-after-rough-start/601859995","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T14:00:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"vance-says-talks-with-iranian-officials-set-good-foundation-for-a-deal-to-end-the-war"},{"id":"saidi7","title":"New St. Paul coffee shop is built on care and second chances","excerpt":"Five Watt co-founder Lee Carter is launching Take Care, a cafe fueled by community fundraising, kindness and, of course, coffee.","content":"Five Watt co-founder Lee Carter is launching Take Care, a cafe fueled by community fundraising, kindness and, of course, coffee.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/new-st-paul-coffee-shop-is-built-on-care-and-second-chances/601859433","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:00:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"new-st-paul-coffee-shop-is-built-on-care-and-second-chances"},{"id":"gbotj0","title":"Vehicle crashes into 3 townhome units, causing a gas leak in Woodbury","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Vehicle crashes into 3 townhome units, causing a gas leak in Woodbury \n\n\n\nAuthorities are investigating a...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Vehicle crashes into 3 townhome units, causing a gas leak in Woodbury \n\n\n\nAuthorities are investigating a vehicle crash that damaged three townhome units and caused a gas leak in a Woodbury neighborhood Saturday night.\n\n\n\nWoodbury police told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the crash was reported just after 11 p.m. at the corner of Kingfisher Lane and Woodduck Drive, where a townhouse community resides.\n\n\n\nThere, police said a “small SUV” struck three townhome units, eventually coming to a rest in the third unit. The crash into the third townhome unit reportedly struck a gas line, causing a leak, requiring residents in the area to evacuate. \n\n\n\n“I didn’t see anything right away but when I came out with my neighbors…I could see that there was a house that was bashed into and that the car was even farther than the original crash site and there was even more damage down the street,” resident Francesca Gareri told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS.\n\n\n\nXcel Energy said around a dozen residents had to be evacuated until the area was deemed safe.\n\n\n\n“You could hear the gas hissing, and so they were telling people to get out of the area because they were worried that if there was any kind of spark, it could explode and the whole neighborhood would be leveled; the smell was intense,” Michelle Sobaski said.\n\n\n\nWoodbury police told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the driver of the vehicle was injured in the crash and taken to the hospital for treatment. Their current condition is unknown, nor is it known if the driver is facing any criminal charges at this time.\n\n\n\nResidents were allowed to return to their homes once the gas was shut off, except for those whose townhome units had been struck by the vehicle.\n\n\n\n“Hopefully our community can gather together, and we can find out what these families need, if they need anything, and we can help,” Sobaski said.\n\n\n\nNo other injuries were reported. \n\n\n\n\nThe post Vehicle crashes into 3 townhome units, causing a gas leak in Woodbury first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/vehicle-crashes-into-three-townhome-units-causing-a-gas-leak-in-woodbury/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-21T14:02:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FWoodbury-Townhome-Crash.jpg","slug":"vehicle-crashes-into-3-townhome-units-causing-a-gas-leak-in-woodbury"},{"id":"kcxf6r","title":"Local Event: Urban Classic - The Music of Earth, Wind and Fire - Patch","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4AFBVV95cUxPc2pBSU83OXJ1QnEtd1FuX1lWNHJRMEFhNV9pX2w4N0Q2MDhhNGRNOXFBVzBNSjF4alNzOTJhTlA2R203T2tHSnMxNk93VVhRbnlJbC1ManR1QTdrc2hHSVA3Tm83OWRtQlRLZk8wRC1scFg1YXBxUm5pUGlodDVtSlpfaTJQWTI4dHd0Vk41Yll2ZHdrMFhGZDYzSmVWRFlsU2VaNGVpUDFDZmNQbWpqQkpsSU9OblJ...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4AFBVV95cUxPc2pBSU83OXJ1QnEtd1FuX1lWNHJRMEFhNV9pX2w4N0Q2MDhhNGRNOXFBVzBNSjF4alNzOTJhTlA2R203T2tHSnMxNk93VVhRbnlJbC1ManR1QTdrc2hHSVA3Tm83OWRtQlRLZk8wRC1scFg1YXBxUm5pUGlodDVtSlpfaTJQWTI4dHd0Vk41Yll2ZHdrMFhGZDYzSmVWRFlsU2VaNGVpUDFDZmNQbWpqQkpsSU9OblJfRlFrVnZDNEFFYjFJdUxtQ0pydGFfZy1zZ0ZVNXFCTnlDaTIzN0RvTg?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Local Event: Urban Classic - The Music of Earth, Wind and Fire</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Patch</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4AFBVV95cUxPc2pBSU83OXJ1QnEtd1FuX1lWNHJRMEFhNV9pX2w4N0Q2MDhhNGRNOXFBVzBNSjF4alNzOTJhTlA2R203T2tHSnMxNk93VVhRbnlJbC1ManR1QTdrc2hHSVA3Tm83OWRtQlRLZk8wRC1scFg1YXBxUm5pUGlodDVtSlpfaTJQWTI4dHd0Vk41Yll2ZHdrMFhGZDYzSmVWRFlsU2VaNGVpUDFDZmNQbWpqQkpsSU9OblJfRlFrVnZDNEFFYjFJdUxtQ0pydGFfZy1zZ0ZVNXFCTnlDaTIzN0RvTg?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-22T06:37:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FJ6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc%3Ds0-w300","slug":"local-event-urban-classic-the-music-of-earth-wind-and-fire-patch"},{"id":"lm8jjb","title":"Florida cashier stole elderly man’s winning lottery ticket, deputies say","excerpt":"A Florida woman landed behind bars after allegedly pocketing a winning lottery ticket that belonged to an elderly man who hit it big after playing the same numbers every day.","content":"A Florida woman landed behind bars after allegedly pocketing a winning lottery ticket that belonged to an elderly man who hit it big after playing the same numbers every day.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/florida-cashier-stole-elderly-mans-winning-lottery-ticket-deputies-say","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T23:52:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fflorida-lottery-logo.jpg","slug":"florida-cashier-stole-elderly-mans-winning-lottery-ticket-deputies-say"},{"id":"xytdf4","title":"Molly says we keep it dry through your Father’s Day","excerpt":"Any rain that works its way into the state will stay confined to southwestern Minnesota as we make our way through your Sunday.  Expect increasing cloud cover with highs in the mid 70’s and a light east/northeasterly breeze.  We stay dry with plenty of sunshine for the start of your workweek.  Tu...","content":"Any rain that works its way into the state will stay confined to southwestern Minnesota as we make our way through your Sunday.  Expect increasing cloud cover with highs in the mid 70’s and a light east/northeasterly breeze.  We stay dry with plenty of sunshine for the start of your workweek.  Tuesday, our next WeatherMaker arrives in the form of a cold front, giving us widespread rain chances with some scattered thunderstorms.  There is a low-end risk for some of these storms to becomes strong to severe.  We will watch things closely as this system moves closer.\nThe post Molly says we keep it dry through your Father’s Day first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/weather-forecast/molly-says-we-keep-it-dry-through-your-fathers-day/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Molly Rosenblatt","publishDate":"2026-06-21T12:54:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FRosenblattMollyWeb-1.jpg","slug":"molly-says-we-keep-it-dry-through-your-fathers-day"},{"id":"zgjokj","title":"Donald Francis Kral Obituary (2026) - Minneapolis, MN - Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Edina - Legacy obituary","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE0xM05fNGtCcFlicE5XcV9jQnhYS1NuOVB0RUNDWE5BaGU3YXVKRVZBaFZ2X0JiMWJBcDFOU1l1R3o0b3V2dl9Zd1JxU1BJYnJPSzlTdEM1UWNMSGV5RG54aG1QTlItVUx4eWE1aHhKWktBMDNRZ2k4NUVzek9yeFk?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Donald Francis Kral Obituary (2026) - Minneapolis, MN...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE0xM05fNGtCcFlicE5XcV9jQnhYS1NuOVB0RUNDWE5BaGU3YXVKRVZBaFZ2X0JiMWJBcDFOU1l1R3o0b3V2dl9Zd1JxU1BJYnJPSzlTdEM1UWNMSGV5RG54aG1QTlItVUx4eWE1aHhKWktBMDNRZ2k4NUVzek9yeFk?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Donald Francis Kral Obituary (2026) - Minneapolis, MN - Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Edina</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Legacy obituary</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE0xM05fNGtCcFlicE5XcV9jQnhYS1NuOVB0RUNDWE5BaGU3YXVKRVZBaFZ2X0JiMWJBcDFOU1l1R3o0b3V2dl9Zd1JxU1BJYnJPSzlTdEM1UWNMSGV5RG54aG1QTlItVUx4eWE1aHhKWktBMDNRZ2k4NUVzek9yeFk?oc=5","source":"Google News - Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-20T18:50:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"donald-francis-kral-obituary-2026-minneapolis-mn-washburn-mcreavy-funeral-chapels-edina-legacy-obitu"},{"id":"wuinjw","title":"2026 Miss Minnesota and Miss Minnesota Teen crowned - 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Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","author":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","publishDate":"2026-06-18T12:31:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"lyndale-redux-hennepin-dj-vu-minneapolis-times"},{"id":"kbv405","title":"Prosecutors file 21 charges against suspect in hourslong Minneapolis standoff - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxQZFpzSEktbS1fRjJLTmJYdXNvNWRHQWlRcjFJZjJ4N3BMTklfeTg5cUdiWFg2ZzBkNnFyTG4tZUs3M0g0c21KUXg0TGI1YndiZUQxeUFUeWc5amtHd3R6U2s1V1lsS1lXbE8zOG51NTlBbGU2OWxGbjRsRS1PZFR4YVpPRTBsWTRfRVNlN0hUWEpoYzBqY0dncFJJSXBESkJIeklraFo5THVjSzNoS245ZmVoRUY?oc=...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxQZFpzSEktbS1fRjJLTmJYdXNvNWRHQWlRcjFJZjJ4N3BMTklfeTg5cUdiWFg2ZzBkNnFyTG4tZUs3M0g0c21KUXg0TGI1YndiZUQxeUFUeWc5amtHd3R6U2s1V1lsS1lXbE8zOG51NTlBbGU2OWxGbjRsRS1PZFR4YVpPRTBsWTRfRVNlN0hUWEpoYzBqY0dncFJJSXBESkJIeklraFo5THVjSzNoS245ZmVoRUY?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Prosecutors file 21 charges against suspect in hourslong Minneapolis standoff</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">5 EYEWITNESS NEWS</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxQZFpzSEktbS1fRjJLTmJYdXNvNWRHQWlRcjFJZjJ4N3BMTklfeTg5cUdiWFg2ZzBkNnFyTG4tZUs3M0g0c21KUXg0TGI1YndiZUQxeUFUeWc5amtHd3R6U2s1V1lsS1lXbE8zOG51NTlBbGU2OWxGbjRsRS1PZFR4YVpPRTBsWTRfRVNlN0hUWEpoYzBqY0dncFJJSXBESkJIeklraFo5THVjSzNoS245ZmVoRUY?oc=5","source":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","author":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","publishDate":"2026-06-16T22:10:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"prosecutors-file-21-charges-against-suspect-in-hourslong-minneapolis-standoff-5-eyewitness-news"},{"id":"vqg9cp","title":"New Volunteer - Minneapolis, (Blaine) MN - kare11.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQbVBMMmFQaFV2T2FwWk12SDdIc0VnRnBKR1VWdXo2MFhPR1FYVnZNejZmd0Vsb2Q0SmpOazY0T0pkaXh6WDZydEFzRmhxckppWXVDenBlQWkxZF9zVVRHTzJydHJPNnlCcFBLU25GU1dpX1gwWGZWVHV4blNOSklzdHM5LWpJcXVUSXIzMXdvczcyVFhadEFCNFY5QkZqT0gwRkE?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">New V...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQbVBMMmFQaFV2T2FwWk12SDdIc0VnRnBKR1VWdXo2MFhPR1FYVnZNejZmd0Vsb2Q0SmpOazY0T0pkaXh6WDZydEFzRmhxckppWXVDenBlQWkxZF9zVVRHTzJydHJPNnlCcFBLU25GU1dpX1gwWGZWVHV4blNOSklzdHM5LWpJcXVUSXIzMXdvczcyVFhadEFCNFY5QkZqT0gwRkE?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">New Volunteer - 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Minneapolis","author":"Google News - Minneapolis","publishDate":"2026-06-16T15:03:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"1411-knox-ave-n-minneapolis-mn-55411-realtorcom"},{"id":"1q82a","title":"Hennepin County needs your help to hit goal of planting 1 million trees - CBS News","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxQZnkySnlfNEhDUnN0YmFfLVhkVEFhUnhQVUdNZDRqYUVkZ3FaTjR6UzdmdllLT294RmpNX1o1Rkotd2R5WEVDVmlPZUZzb1lEb3RuQmNfUDR0XzRKaTlLYkhhbXVYQVYtVEpLQUlkMkFBODMxT0xwTnItUnJROE5maFd1cE9PQ3BQTUNyWnVTdUcwNi00Vko2aVZ6UGppTGR3bGExR2R1UXVTeV9Vb29vTVF3?oc=5\" ...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxQZnkySnlfNEhDUnN0YmFfLVhkVEFhUnhQVUdNZDRqYUVkZ3FaTjR6UzdmdllLT294RmpNX1o1Rkotd2R5WEVDVmlPZUZzb1lEb3RuQmNfUDR0XzRKaTlLYkhhbXVYQVYtVEpLQUlkMkFBODMxT0xwTnItUnJROE5maFd1cE9PQ3BQTUNyWnVTdUcwNi00Vko2aVZ6UGppTGR3bGExR2R1UXVTeV9Vb29vTVF3?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Hennepin County needs your help to hit goal of planting 1 million trees</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">CBS News</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxQZnkySnlfNEhDUnN0YmFfLVhkVEFhUnhQVUdNZDRqYUVkZ3FaTjR6UzdmdllLT294RmpNX1o1Rkotd2R5WEVDVmlPZUZzb1lEb3RuQmNfUDR0XzRKaTlLYkhhbXVYQVYtVEpLQUlkMkFBODMxT0xwTnItUnJROE5maFd1cE9PQ3BQTUNyWnVTdUcwNi00Vko2aVZ6UGppTGR3bGExR2R1UXVTeV9Vb29vTVF3?oc=5","source":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","author":"Google News - Hennepin County (county gov coverage)","publishDate":"2026-06-16T11:55:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"hennepin-county-needs-your-help-to-hit-goal-of-planting-1-million-trees-cbs-news"},{"id":"7uc1tr","title":"Minneapolis shooting hospitalizes multiple people","excerpt":"Multiple people were hospitalized after a shooting caused a frenzy early on Monday morning near University Avenue Northeast, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.\n\n\n\nOfficers responded to the scene near East Hennepin Avenue and 1st Avenue Northeast where they found one man with potentia...","content":"Multiple people were hospitalized after a shooting caused a frenzy early on Monday morning near University Avenue Northeast, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.\n\n\n\nOfficers responded to the scene near East Hennepin Avenue and 1st Avenue Northeast where they found one man with potentially life threatening gunshot wounds. \n\n\n\nHe was taken to the hospital and two other men arrived there about 10 minutes after the shooting was reported.\n\n\n\nAccording to police, multiple rounds of gunfire was reported and several people were seen running from the area.\n\n\n\nNo arrests have been made and MPD forensic scientists processed the scene and collected evidence.\nThe post Minneapolis shooting hospitalizes multiple people first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/uncategorized/minneapolis-shooting-hospitalizes-multiple-people/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T12:52:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvlcsnap-2026-06-22-07h18m31s950.png","inBriefing":true,"slug":"minneapolis-shooting-hospitalizes-multiple-people"},{"id":"nwei7x","title":"Scoggins: Wolves and Wild bosses share a similar need to improve their rosters","excerpt":"The NBA and NHL drafts are this week, but filling Tim Connelly and Bill Guerin’s biggest holes may require a bold trade or free agent signing.","content":"The NBA and NHL drafts are this week, but filling Tim Connelly and Bill Guerin’s biggest holes may require a bold trade or free agent signing.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-timberwolves-wild-nba-nhl-draft-bill-guerin-tim-connelly-dylan-larkin-ja-morant/601856708","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-22T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"scoggins-wolves-and-wild-bosses-share-a-similar-need-to-improve-their-rosters"},{"id":"i2gk5d","title":"Feeding Our Future ringleader Aimee Bock appeals her conviction and 41-year sentence","excerpt":"This story comes to you from The Minnesota Star Tribune through a partnership with Sahan Journal.\n\n\n\nAimee Bock, the convicted ringleader of the country’s most extensive pandemic-era case of fraud, has appealed the decadeslong prison sentence and large restitution bill she received for using her ...","content":"This story comes to you from The Minnesota Star Tribune through a partnership with Sahan Journal.\n\n\n\nAimee Bock, the convicted ringleader of the country’s most extensive pandemic-era case of fraud, has appealed the decadeslong prison sentence and large restitution bill she received for using her nonprofit, Feeding Our Future, to steal millions from a federal program meant to nourish needy children.\n\n\n\nIn a spare two-page filing late Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis, Bock’s attorney is challenging his client’s conviction and alleging that the sentencing guidelines used to determine his client’s punishment on May 21 were unconstitutional and misapplied.\n\n\n\nThe challenge goes before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and awaits the scheduling of its first hearing. In the meantime, Bock remains under federal custody in the Sherburne County jail, where she has been since her conviction by a jury on May 19, 2025.\n\n\n\nBock’s sentencing for the $242 million plot was the culmination of a yearslong investigation that began in 2022. FBI raids of her St. Anthony organization first brought the scheme to public attention, and a federal jury last year convicted Bock, 45, of seven federal charges, including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bribery.\n\n\n\nDistrict Judge Nancy Brasel’s sentence of 41⅔ years will be followed by three years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal prison system.\n\n\n\nBrasel also ordered Bock to pay more than $240 million in restitution.\n\n\n\nAt the time of sentencing, Bock acknowledged in court, “I understand the situation I’m in. I understand the jury’s verdict. I understand that I failed. I failed the public, I failed my family, I failed everyone. It was not something I ever set out to do.”\n\n\n\nProsecutors had asked for a 50-year prison term, while Bock’s defense sought a three-year sentence.\n\n\n\nDefense attorney Kenneth Udoibok said Bock did not start out as a criminal but was caught up in a “vortex” caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that upended the meals program.\n\n\n\nWhen she imposed the sentence, Brasel said she wanted to send a message that fraud is not tolerated in Minnesota. She took into consideration the amount of prison time given to others for fraud. She also agreed to recommend that Bock be incarcerated as close as possible to Minnesota, where her two sons live.\n\n\n\nIn all, 79 people have been charged, with 66 convicted. The longest sentence other than Bock’s was given to Abdiaziz Shafii Farah, a 28-year prison term handed down last year after he was convicted of 23 counts of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery. Roughly 16 defendants have been sentenced so far, with terms ranging from a year of probation to Farah’s 28 years.\n\n\n\nFeeding Our Future sponsored nearly 300 of the food distribution sites in Minnesota enrolled in the federally funded food program. Prosecutors said many of the employees, food sites and vendors submitted fake attendance sheets and false invoices to rake in more money. Much of the cash was spent on cars, luxury homes or sent overseas.\n\n\nThe post Feeding Our Future ringleader Aimee Bock appeals her conviction and 41-year sentence appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/news-partners/feeding-our-future-ringleader-aimee-bock-appeals-her-conviction-and-41-year-sentence/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Paul Walsh and Sarah Nelson | Minnesota Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-17T14:23:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2F5-2.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"feeding-our-future-ringleader-aimee-bock-appeals-her-conviction-and-41-year-sentence"},{"id":"yw9qv4","title":"New film tells story of Minnesota’s first Black woman to become a head brewer","excerpt":"Most days at Modist Brewing Co., Bri Smith is focused on the same responsibilities as any head brewer: managing production, supporting her team, and solving whatever problems come up along the way. \n\n\n\nAt the same time, she’s navigating an industry where she doesn’t often see people who look like...","content":"Most days at Modist Brewing Co., Bri Smith is focused on the same responsibilities as any head brewer: managing production, supporting her team, and solving whatever problems come up along the way. \n\n\n\nAt the same time, she’s navigating an industry where she doesn’t often see people who look like her. She is the first head brewer in Minnesota known to be a Black woman.\n\n\n\nPremiering on Juneteenth at Wooden Ship Brewing Co., Smith tells her story in a 10-minute film, “Fermenting Our Place,” which celebrates her achievement and shows what it has taken to build her career.\n\n\n\n“If I can do it, then you can do it too. Hopefully, people will be inspired if they have any interest in  craft beer or any white-dominated space not to be afraid,” Smith said in an interview. “It’s so corny, but be the change you want to see in the world.”\n\n\n\nFilmmaker Onteya Zachary said she wanted to explore the intersection of environmental racism, craft beer, and urban space through Bri Smith’s five-year journey to become a head brewer.  Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nFunded by the Black Midwest Initiative, filmmaker Onteya Zachary said she wanted to explore the intersection of environmental racism, craft beer, and urban space through Smith’s five-year journey.\n\n\n\nFor Zachary, the film provides a more creative outlet than her academic work, which draws on Black, feminist, and urban geographic theory to examine the intersections of race, craft beer history, and geography in the U.S. Midwest. \n\n\n\n“The reason why I made the film is to convey the importance for communities, especially for Black communities, to document their own stories,” said Zachary, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Geography, Environment & Society at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.\n\n\n\n“Despite Black people’s deep historical ties to brewing, agriculture and fermentation, the contemporary beer industry has been constructed as white — through policy, labor practices, and the environments in which beer is produced and consumed,” she said.\n\n\n\n“Fermenting Our Place” will also be shown on June 20 at Modist Brewing; June 28 at Bad Weather Brewing Co.; July 17 at Barrel Theory Beer Co.; and it’s an official selection of the 2026 Black & Brown Femme Film Festival in Chicago running from July 24-25.\n\n\n\nFinding a place and space \n\n\n\nSmith didn’t originally plan on becoming a brewer. She had been laid off from her job in the service industry during the pandemic and needed a job.\n\n\n\nThis led to Modist, where Smith first delivered beer before moving into production. It was there she started learning more about the technical side of brewing.\n\n\n\nFormer Modist packaging manager Jason Dixon remembers her commitment and enthusiasm early on.\n\n\n\n“She came in green to production, but she was just so excited and just really interested in the process,” he said.\n\n\n\nOver time, Dixon said Smith began asking questions about representation and the lack of Black female brewers.They both wanted to change that dynamic. But when a brewing position opened at Modist, Smith wasn’t initially considered.\n\n\n\nLeft: Sophia Missaghi, member of BCC; right: Bri Smith, Head Brewer at Modist Brewing in Minneapolis. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\n “We really dropped the ball on this. We did a disservice to Bri and I pushed for her when another opportunity opened up,” Dixon said. \n\n\n\n“I said that Bri had that passion and desire. She really wants this and will exceed all expectations,” he said.\n\n\n\nFrom there, Smith kept moving up at Modist.\n\n\n\n“It’s not a surprise to me at all. She did everything to get herself to where she is today,” Dixon said. “She’s a phenomenal person, just a force to be reckoned with in the brewing industry.”\n\n\n\nSmith said while she does enjoy beer, it’s really been about all the positives around it: finding a community, a fun job and a career.\n\n\n\n“I have stability in my life for the first time. I’ve never had a career-building position on my resume,” Smith said.  “That’s a huge deal for me personally as a Black woman. People care about me here. I’ve never experienced this level of investment from the people at this company compared to my other jobs.”\n\n\n\nBuilding a community for people of color in craft beer\n\n\n\nAlongside the screening of the film, Wooden Ship and several local breweries each will release a new Juneteenth beer in a collaboration with Brewing Change Collaborative called “De-Pale the Ale.” Smith and Zachary met through the group, which promotes diversity and equity in the craft beer industry.\n\n\n\n“I pulled the phrase from one of my favorite readings about how Black people are getting involved in beer festivals. It describes bringing attention to the ways Black people have always been here,” said Zachary. A slogan on the can of each of the new releases will say, “This craft is ours.”\n\n\n\n“In regards to the collaboration, it’s significant for people and businesses to stand up for something and put action behind their beliefs. We greatly value and appreciate our community relationships,” said Elle Rhodes, a co-founder of Brewing Change Collaborative and territory sales manager at Soufflet Malt. “Despite the hate and intended erasure of diversity in America during this administration, we celebrate amongst our community with our friends, and invite everyone to share our joy.”\n\n\n\nSmith said Brewing Change Collaborative gives her a much needed support system.\n\n\n\n“If I weren’t in BCC, I don’t know that I would have anybody else that would be in a position to relate to me in that way,” she said.\n\n\n\nSmith says she still continually experiences being dismissed even as head brewer, whether by someone visiting Modist who second guesses her knowledge, or by people who ignore or overlook her in introductions at industry events.\n\n\n\n“I feel like people disregard Black women or people of color. You don’t even want to consider my opinion because you’re not expecting my presence here,” she said.\n\n\n\nLeft: John Donnelly, co-founder of Modist Brewing; right: Bri Smith, head brewer at Modist Brewing in Minneapolis. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nDespite those experiences, Smith said she’s been blown away by the relationships she’s been able to foster through the world of beer. She’s also not the only Black woman brewer. There are two other women in the Twin Cities area, Elanis “E” Molinar, a brewer at Bad Weather and Brittney Mikell, founder of Bubble Line Brewing Co. \n\n\n\nPairing the screening with Juneteenth also connects Smith’s story to the importance of documenting Black history—particularly in industries like brewing, where history dating back to African origins has often been overlooked.\n\n\n\n“It’s important to mark and acknowledge an accomplishment in any way, but especially when barriers are broken to do so. Bri has demonstrated leadership and perseverance in an industry slanted against her,” Rhodes said.\n\n\n\nThe film, the collaboration and the people who show up to those events are all part of reshaping what the space looks like, Zachary said.\n\n\n\n“No matter what the reason is for Black people’s presence in the space — it’s something to be celebrated,” she said. “Who gets to tell what stories can change history sometimes.”\n\n\n\n‘Fermenting Our Place’ screenings\n\n\n\n\nWhat: Film screening, panel discussion led by Sophia Missaghi, and De-Pale the Ale collaboration beer, Jasmine Tangerine Pale Ale.\n\n\n\nDate: Friday, June 19 \n\n\n\nTime: 2-5:30 p.m. Screenings at 3 and 4 p.m., Panel at 4:30 p.m\n\n\n\nLocation: Wooden Ship Brewing Co., 3300 W. 44th St. Minneapolis\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nMore info: woodenshipbrewing.com/events\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat: Film screening, panel discussion and De-Pale the Ale collaboration beer, American Pale Ale.\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday, June 20\n\n\n\nTime: 2-5 p.m. Screening at 3 pm, Panel at 3:15 p.m. in the Teal Room\n\n\n\nLocation: Modist Brewing Co., 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis \n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nMore info: modistbrewing.com/events/fermenting-our-place-screening-beer-release\n\n\n\nThe post New film tells story of Minnesota’s first Black woman to become a head brewer appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/fermenting-our-place-film-bri-smith-black-brewer/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Anna Nguyen","publishDate":"2026-06-17T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDSC0558.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"new-film-tells-story-of-minnesotas-first-black-woman-to-become-a-head-brewer"},{"id":"wsm0w2","title":"Starmer says he’ll resign as UK prime minister with Burnham confirming he will try to succeed him","excerpt":"LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill following a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.\nStarmer says he will remain car...","content":"LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill following a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.\nStarmer says he will remain caretaker prime minister until his Labour Party chooses a new leader — with expectations growing that it will be former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. \nBurnham confirmed on social media that “I will put myself forward as part of this process.” Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who was considered his main rival for the top job, said he will back Burnham.\nIt was Burnham’s victory in a special parliamentary election last week that triggered Starmer’s decision to resign. After nearly a decade out of Parliament as the mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham returns to Westminster and will be sworn in as a lawmaker later on Monday. \nOnly members of Parliament can stand for the party leadership. \nStreeting’s statement makes it more likely that Burnham will be selected without a leadership contest. \nStarmer is the sixth prime minister in a decade to stand outside No. 10 Downing St., and announce a premature departure. His statement came the day before Britain marks the 10th anniversary of its vote to leave the European Union, a decision that still roils the country’s economy and politics.\nAfter weeks of insisting he would fight to keep his job, Starmer conceded to growing pressure to hand over to a new leader who can try and revive the government’s flagging fortunes. He led Labour to a landslide election victory in July 2024, but since then his popularity and that of the party have plummeted. \n              A new leader in place within weeks\nStarmer made the announcement outside his official residence, where he delivered his first speech as prime minister two years ago. His voice choked with emotion near the end of the brief statement, which was watched by his staff, Cabinet ministers and scores of journalists.\n“The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election,” Starmer said. “I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question, and I accept that answer with good grace.”\nHe said he spoke to King Charles III, Britain’s constitutional monarch, to inform him of the decision.\nStarmer spent the weekend pondering his future following Burnham’s special election victory. \nIt’s unclear whether Burnham, who is due to be sworn in as a member of Parliament later Monday, will now face a coronation or a challenge. Starmer said nominations for a leadership contest will open July 9, and the new leader will be in place by the time Parliament returns from its summer break on Sept. 1.\nIf Burnham is the only candidate, the change could come by mid-July.\n              Starmer struggled to fulfill election pledges\nStarmer has struggled to deliver promised economic growth, repair tattered public services and ease the cost of living. He has been hamstrung by repeated missteps, including his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson, a scandal-tarnished friend of Jeffrey Epstein, as U.K. ambassador to the United States.\nLabour is losing liberal voters to the growing Green Party and facing a rising Reform UK, the Nigel Farage -led anti-immigration party that consistently leads in nationwide opinion polls.\nU.S. President Donald Trump weighed in even before an announcement, linking Starmer’s exit to two of the Republican leader’s recurring grievances: immigration and renewable energy.\n“Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well! President DJT,” Trump posted on his social media platform.\nStarmer’s initially warm relationship with Trump has soured in recent months over issues including the Iran war, which the U.K. didn’t join.\n              Praised on the world stage\nIn contrast to missteps domestically, Starmer has won praise for his international role, notably in rallying European support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion, and working to mitigate the economic and political turmoil unleashed by the Iran conflict.\nA NATO summit in Turkey next month may be his last foray on the world stage as Britain’s leader.\nUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, posting on X, thanked Starmer for his support and cooperation “that have helped make our Europe and our protection of life stronger.”\nEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Starmer’s legacy.\n“It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years,” she said on X. “European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. Thank you, dear Keir.”\nWhile many Labour lawmakers have rallied behind Burnham, some have said that Starmer had been treated unfairly. London legislator Neil Coyle railed on X against “the prospect of an utter stitch-up & the media circus being rewarded.”\n              Many hope Burnham can connect with voters\nBurnham is the front-runner to succeed Starmer because many people see him as the best person to defeat the anti-immigration Reform Party at the next election, said Olivia O’Sullivan, an analyst at London’s Chatham House think tank.\nBurnham appeals to Labour Party lawmakers who were frustrated by the way Starmer has governed, O’Sullivan said. Many hope that he will set out a “clearer vision” and connect with voters in parts of the country that are in danger of turning to Reform.\nStill, O’Sullivan cautioned that may not translate into genuine change.\n“It’s absolutely correct that that is not the same thing as offering a radically different set of policies or even a particularly clear policy program,” she said.\n___\nAssociated Press writers Danica Kirka in London and Sam McNeil in Brussels contributed.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Starmer says he’ll resign as UK prime minister with Burnham confirming he will try to succeed him first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-international/starmer-says-hell-resign-as-uk-prime-minister-with-burnham-confirming-he-will-try-to-succeed-him/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T04:04:44.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FBritain_Politics_33737.jpg","slug":"starmer-says-hell-resign-as-uk-prime-minister-with-burnham-confirming-he-will-try-to-succeed-him"},{"id":"l4z0sb","title":"Police investigating shooting at Minneapolis park that left 1 woman injured","excerpt":"Minneapolis Park police are investigating a shooting at Bossen Field Park that injured one person Saturday night.\n\n\n\nAccording to Minneapolis Park police, the shooting was reported at 9:45 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhen authorities arrived, they found a woman who had sustained gunshot injuries to her hand and head...","content":"Minneapolis Park police are investigating a shooting at Bossen Field Park that injured one person Saturday night.\n\n\n\nAccording to Minneapolis Park police, the shooting was reported at 9:45 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhen authorities arrived, they found a woman who had sustained gunshot injuries to her hand and head, but Minneapolis Park officials said she was conscious and speaking before being taken to the hospital.\n\n\n\nHer current condition is not known at this time; there are no known suspects.\n\n\n\nMinneapolis Park police are leading the investigation into the shooting.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Police investigating shooting at Minneapolis park that left 1 woman injured first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/police-investigate-shooting-at-minneapolis-park-that-left-1-woman-injured/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-21T12:54:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fpolice-lights-minneapolis-10-23-25.jpg","slug":"police-investigating-shooting-at-minneapolis-park-that-left-1-woman-injured"},{"id":"slkwj7","title":"Feds charge 15 Minnesotans with conspiracy for impeding ICE agents during Operation Metro Surge","excerpt":"Prosecutors on Tuesday charged 15 people with conspiring to impede federal immigration agents who carried out a massive enforcement campaign in Minnesota this year, according to court documents. \n\n\n\nSome are charged with additional offenses including solicitation to commit a crime of violence, in...","content":"Prosecutors on Tuesday charged 15 people with conspiring to impede federal immigration agents who carried out a massive enforcement campaign in Minnesota this year, according to court documents. \n\n\n\nSome are charged with additional offenses including solicitation to commit a crime of violence, interstate threats, interstate stalking, assaulting a federal officer and destruction of government property. Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen announced the charges at a Tuesday morning news conference.\n\n\n\nRosen said the actions of the 15 people charged went beyond peaceful protest and constitutionally protected free speech. \n\n\n\n“These defendants are not being charged for what they said, but what they did. They all joined an agreement, a conspiracy, to interfere with lawful immigration enforcement operations. The conspiracy was not to interfere with their voice, but by force,” Rosen said. \n\n\n\nTwelve of the 15 people indicted were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents Tuesday morning, Rosen said. One, Kyle Wagner, was arrested in a February raid in south Minneapolis. Two more remain at-large, Rosen said. \n\n\n\nAccording to the indictment, the defendants are members of a group called Direct Action Minnesota, which describes itself as a coalition of people engaged in community defense during the federal immigration operation. \n\n\n\nMuch of the indictment focuses on Direct Action Minnesota’s group chat on Signal, a messaging platform known for being private and secure that was used by many rapid response groups during Operation Metro Surge. \n\n\n\nThe charges specifically allege that members of Direct Action Minnesota tried to block ICE agents’ movement to and from the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Jan. 23 and March 1. \n\n\n\nRosen did not answer questions from reporters about any specific physical assaults by the defendants against federal agents. He shared a video in which Wagner called on his followers to “get your [expletive] guns and stop these [expletive] people,” but declined to say if Wagner or any of his social media followers had actually threatened agents with firearms. \n\n\n\nFederal prosecutors have previously charged 36 Minnesotans with assaulting or impeding federal agents during Operation Metro Surge, but many of those cases have since been downgraded and at least 15 have been dismissed, court records show. Rosen told reporters Tuesday he doesn’t believe those cases have failed and said more charges could come. \n\n\n\n“If you are actively conspiring to impede law enforcement, actively conspiring to commit the acts that today’s indictment alleges, you ought to assume that we’re watching you and that we will get you,” Rosen said.  \n\n\n\nThe charges come after Operation Metro Surge sent thousands of federal immigration officers to Minnesota earlier this year. During the operation, federal agents shot three people, killing two and injuring one. The operation caused widespread protests across the state and country. \n\n\n\nMinneapolis Council Member Jason Chavez speaks at a rally in the wake of June 16, 2026, arrests over protest activities during Operation Metro Surge Credit: Aaron Nesheim | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nMinneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez told Sahan Journal he received many calls Tuesday morning reporting that community members who observed ICE activity were being arrested by federal agents in south Minneapolis.\n\n\n\n“These are our neighbors who have literally put everything on the line to protect our immigrant community, so it’s very sad to see what’s happening today,” Chavez said.\n\n\n\nDozens of protesters rallied outside of the federal courthouse building in Minneapolis on Tuesday morning. They called the arrests a “naked political attack” by President Donald Trump over resistance to his administration’s immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota. \n\n\n\n“We condemn the U.S. Attorney’s Office here, who have carried out these political prosecutions. They have acted on marching orders directly from Donald Trump and we’ve seen their prosecutions fail already,” said Anna Hall, a criminal defense attorney and member of the National Lawyers Guild. “They charge without sufficient evidence, they have brought cases on false testimony and they’ve been forced to drop cases already.”\n\n\n\nActivist and civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong, who herself is facing federal charges for entering Cities Church during a protest in January, echoed Hall, calling the arrests “trumped up charges,” and urging the crowd to support the protesters arrested Tuesday morning.\n\n\n\n“For the 15 people who were arrested this morning for standing up, we have to continue to stand up for them,” Levy Armstrong said. “They put their necks on the lines, they put their bodies on the lines, they put their jobs on the line to stand up for freedom, justice, and equality.”\n\n\n\nActivist Nekima Levy Armstrong, who is currently fighting her own charges from the federal government, speaks at a June 16, 2026, rally in Minneapolis for activists charged with anti-ICE activity. Credit: Aaron Nesheim | Sahan Journal\n\n\n\nEmily Phillips, a member of MN50501, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to protecting democracy, told Sahan Journal she woke up to her phone “blowing up” on Tuesday morning. Phillips said she has observed ICE activity with multiple people who have since been indicted. She worries she could face arrest as well. \n\n\n\nDuring Operation Metro Surge, she said she and other observers would follow ICE agents in their cars as they patrolled public streets, which Phillips said is legal. They also helped get protective gear to observers including goggles and gas masks to protect them from chemical irritants federal agents deployed.\n\n\n\n“They haven’t been planning on hurting anyone, that’s never been the goal of anything in our movement,” she said. “And so the things that they’re saying in this indictment obviously are incredibly just false and made up.”\n\n\n\nMinneapolis resident Lizzie Rose, 42, who was charged in January for assaulting a federal agent but has since had the charges dropped, told Sahan Journal that when she heard about the arrests this morning, her first thought was “Are they going to come for me again?”\n\n\n\nSpeaking at the rally Tuesday, she told the crowd to continue using their voice.\n\n\n\n“They want you to shut up, they might put you on the DHS website, they might do all of these things but in reality, when this ideally ends, we’re going to know we’re here for the right reasons and that we did the right thing,” Rose said. \n\n\n\nIn a statement, the ACLU of Minnesota said the organization is monitoring and investigating the situation and that the prosecution of observers and protestors “should be carefully scrutinized for retaliatory motives.”\n\n\n\n“Prosecution of a small number of people as punishment for exercising their First Amendment rights can chill people from exercising those same rights,” the statement reads in part. “Given this administration’s history of misrepresenting the facts regarding their conduct toward observers and protestors during Operation Metro Surge, Minnesotans should demand transparency and reserve judgement until we fully understand the facts in this case.”\n\n\n\nCharges detail federal surveillance of private chats \n\n\n\nThe 96-page indictment unsealed Tuesday makes clear that federal agents had no problem accessing encrypted messaging platforms used by the defendants and others who were tracking ICE activity during the surge. \n\n\n\nThe vast majority of the indictment quotes directly from Signal chat groups allegedly used by the defendants from January through May to coordinate protest actions. Prosecutors contend the defendants were attempting to prevent immigration enforcement through “force, intimidation and threats.” \n\n\n\nThe indictment does not document any injuries to federal agents caused by the accused. Two of the defendants, William Morgan and Natasha Rakotz, are charged with assault on a federal officer. Rakotz is accused of brake checking and swiping an ICE agent near the Whipple Building in a move prosecutors say caused a crash. \n\n\n\nMorgan is alleged to have knocked papers out of an ICE agent’s hand during a south Minneapolis arrest on May 15. Morgan is also charged with destruction of federal property for kicking an ICE vehicle at that incident. \n\n\n\nDefendants Issac Sant and Morgan were also charged with interstate stalking for allegedly following an ICE agent to his home in Hudson, Wisconsin.\n\n\n\nThe majority of the government’s case stems from two coordinated protests actions intended to block access to and from the Whipple Building on Jan. 23 and March 1. \n\n\n\nProsecutors allege that the defendants used Signal and social media to plan and spread the word about actions intended to prevent ICE operations. The indictment includes pages of messages planning for an action to blockade roads near the Whipple Building, which involved activists buying a trailer off Facebook Marketplace that was flipped in the middle of the road and passing out homemade plastic and wooden shields distributed to protesters.\n\n\n\nThe defendants are accused of playing different roles in planning the protest. Cameron Kennedy is alleged to have bought the trailer flipped in the road and to have rented a U-haul that was used to transport shields to the Whipple Building.\n\n\n\n“ICE was totally boxed in for half an hour and inconvenienced all morning,” Sant allegedly wrote in a Signal group after the blockade on Jan. 23, according to the indictment. \n\n\n\nProsecutors allege they organized a similar protest on March 1 in coordination with other groups. Four defendants are accused of distributing debris meant to block roads near Whipple that day, including welded metal beams known as Czech hedgehogs.  \n\n\n\nThe indictment does not identify any injuries to local or federal law enforcement at either action. It describes instances where unidentified people threw ice or rocks at government vehicles. \n\n\n\nFederal investigators appeared to have easy access to multiple Signal chats used by the defendants, and also quote directly from statements made at planning and post-action meetings throughout the indictment. \n\n\n\n\n        View this post on Instagram            \n\n\n\n\nProtesters clash with federal agents in St. Paul\n\n\n\nAfter charges were announced, about 80 activists converged on the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in St. Paul on Tuesday afternoon where the defendants were making their first court appearances.\n\n\n\nThat led to a seesaw at the entrance with U.S. Marshals guarding the building. As the clash escalated, federal agents deployed chemical agents against the crowd.\n\n\n\nInside the courthouse, U.S. Magistrate Judge John Docherty heard the defendants in batches as they made their first appearances. Friends and supporters overflowed the courtroom and spilled into the lobby.\n\n\n\nDocherty called it “a bridge too far” to hold detention hearings for the defendants and released them with just two conditions: they cannot talk to their co-defendants in the case, and they cannot protest on federal government property. \n\n\n\n“We are far from the only ones who are going to experience this,” Cameron Kennedy told reporters outside of the courthouse shortly after he was released. “We are just the tip of the iceberg with this and they are definitely trying to come after people more for political reprisal.”\n\n\n\nKennedy said he was in bed at 6 a.m. on Tuesday when 12 armed federal agents burst down his door, showed him a warrant then arrested him. He said he’s not concerned about the charges, citing similar charges against protesters and observers nationwide earlier this year that have since been dropped. \n\n\n\nHis real concern is a resurgence in ICE operations in Minneapolis, he said. \n\n\n\n“They won’t go away if we become quiet or we become docile, that’s when they start to take control again,” Kennedy said. “We need to get loud, we need to get into the streets and we need to resist them.”\n\n\n\nProtesters render aid as U.S. Marshals deploy pepper spray outside the Warren E. Burger courthouse on June 16, 2026. Credit: Aaron Nesheim|Sahan Journal\n\n\nThe post Feds charge 15 Minnesotans with conspiracy for impeding ICE agents during Operation Metro Surge appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/public-safety/minnesota-ice-observers-face-federal-charges/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Andrew Hazzard, Mohamed Ibrahim, and Katrina Pross","publishDate":"2026-06-16T15:15:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDSC0879.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"feds-charge-15-minnesotans-with-conspiracy-for-impeding-ice-agents-during-operation-metro-surge"},{"id":"nyx4h1","title":"Vance says talks in Switzerland with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end war","excerpt":"OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Vice President JD Vance said Monday peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” to end the war that began at the end of February.\n“The final deal is the house,” Vance told reporters. “We set the foundation. We haven’t built the house...","content":"OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Vice President JD Vance said Monday peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” to end the war that began at the end of February.\n“The final deal is the house,” Vance told reporters. “We set the foundation. We haven’t built the house, but we’ve laid a successful foundation to get to a good place for the American people.”\nVance’s comments came after he and Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf on Monday wrapped up a lengthy round of initial talks aimed at solidifying a permanent end to the war between the countries.\nThe mediation effort in Switzerland, which started Sunday and stretched into the early hours of Monday, had rocky moments. But the talks also led to some agreements between the two sides.\nThe vice president also suggested that the U.S. administration could agree to unfreeze Iranian assets for purchases of U.S. soy, corn and wheat.\nHe said that Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump and one of the lead U.S. negotiators, came up with the idea with officials from Qatar.\nVance said Qatar would have approval over the process, but Iranian money that would be accessible as sanctions were lifted “would actually go to buy American soy, American corn and American wheat for the benefit of the Iranian people.”\nIn a joint statement, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said that while the high-level engagement had ended, technical negotiations would continue in Switzerland this week.\nVance was expected to make remarks from the resort at 1 p.m. local time, his office said.\nThe mediators hailed what they called “encouraging progress” made during the talks. A senior U.S. diplomat claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of “mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy shipments, remains open and that a ceasefire in the fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon holds.\nYet the talks between the United States and Iran were jolted by blistering statements from Trump, who, from thousands of miles away from the Swiss negotiating venue at a mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne, was firing off comments that offended the Iranians.\nIranian state media said talks had paused after the “publication of an insulting message by the U.S. President,” according to Iranian state media. \nUltimately, the Iranians remained on site and negotiations continued, according to the senior U.S. diplomat, who was not authorized to comment publicly and briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity.\nIranian state television reported Monday that the Iranian delegation had left the summit site to head to the airport in Zurich to fly back to Tehran. \nTrump didn’t attend what was dubbed the “Lake Lucerne Summit,” but his presence certainly loomed large. \nAhead of the talks, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had vowed to “never back down from the right to enrich uranium,” according to state media. \nTrump on Sunday told Fox News in a phone interview that Pezeshkian should watch what he says and also threatened to take over Iran, according to one of the news channel’s correspondents.\nTrump also continued to issue warnings against Iran on social media, posting as negotiators worked: “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!”\nIt’s unclear when Vance will depart Switzerland. Trump envoys Kushner and Steve Witkoff are handling many of the technical details on behalf of the U.S. delegation.\nIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X that Pakistani and Qatari mediators delivered “major progress to end the Lebanon War.” But, he added, the first “real test” of negotiations would be whether the mechanism succeeded in halting the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. \nThe senior U.S. diplomat said among the issues discussed was Iran’s messaging as it related to the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran’s military said it closed Saturday in response to continued fighting in Lebanon. U.S. Central Command has disputed that Iran closed the strait again.\nThe interim deal to end the fighting in Iran, signed last week by the leaders of the U.S. and Iran, also sets a 60-day period for negotiators to settle the future of Tehran’s nuclear program amid concerns that it wants to use it for military purposes, a claim Iran denies. The fate of frozen Iranian assets, among other thorny issues, are also on the agenda.\nThough the talks will encompass a vast array of complex matters, Iran has insisted on first addressing the fighting in Lebanon.\nSaturday’s renewed ceasefire in Lebanon appeared to be holding, and Israel’s military said it would lift movement restrictions for residents near the Israel-Lebanon border on Monday morning. Neither Israel nor Hezbollah is a signatory to the U.S.-Iran deal.\nThere was cautious calm Monday in Lebanon, with no Israeli strikes reported overnight after a quiet Sunday. Hezbollah likewise has not announced any attacks on Israeli forces since Saturday. \nThe lull in fighting in Lebanon is the longest since the outbreak of the latest Israel-Hezbollah war on March 2.\n___\nKim reported from Washington. Associated Press reporters Abby Sewell in Beirut, David Rising in Bangkok and Jon Gambrell in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, contributed to this story. \n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Vance says talks in Switzerland with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end war first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-international/vance-says-talks-in-switzerland-with-iranian-officials-set-good-foundation-for-a-deal-to-end-war/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-22T04:09:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSwitzerland_Iran_US_Negotiations_81149.jpg","slug":"vance-says-talks-in-switzerland-with-iranian-officials-set-good-foundation-for-a-deal-to-end-war"},{"id":"6k9n9b","title":"Starmer announces he’ll resign as UK prime minister with Burnham confirming bid to succeed him","excerpt":"LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill for a prime minister who won a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.\nSt...","content":"LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill for a prime minister who won a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.\nStarmer says he will remain caretaker prime minister until his Labour party chooses a new leader — with expectations growing that it will be former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. \nBurnham confirmed in a social media post that “I will put myself forward as part of this process.” Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who was considered his main rival for the top job, said he will back Burnham.\nIt was Burnham’s victory in a special parliamentary election last week that triggered Starmer’s decision to resign. After nearly a decade out of Parliament as the mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham returns to Westminster and will be sworn in as a lawmaker later on Monday. \nOnly members of Parliament can stand for the party leadership. \nStreeting’s statement makes it more likely that Burnham will be selected without a leadership contest. \nStarmer is the sixth prime minister in a decade to stand outside 10 Downing Street and announce a premature departure. His statement comes the day before Britain marks the 10th anniversary of its vote to leave the European Union, a decision that still roils the country’s economy and politics.\nAfter weeks of insisting he would fight to keep his job, Starmer conceded to growing pressure to hand over to a new leader who can try and revive the government’s flagging fortunes. He led Labour to a landslide election victory in July 2024, but since then his popularity and that of the party have plummeted. \n              A new leader in place within weeks\nStarmer made the announcement outside his official 10 Downing St. residence, the spot where he delivered his first speech as prime minister two years ago.\nHis voice choked with emotion near the end of the brief statement, which was watched by a group of staff, Cabinet ministers and scores of journalists. \n“The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election,” Starmer said. “I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question, and I accept that answer with good grace.”\nHe said he spoke to King Charles III, Britain’s constitutional monarch, to inform him of the decision.\nStarmer spent the weekend pondering his future following Burnham’s special election victory. \nIt’s unclear whether Burnham, who is due to be sworn in as a member of Parliament on Monday, will now face a coronation or a challenge. Starmer said nominations for a leadership contest will open on July 9, and the new leader will be in place by the time Parliament returns from its summer break on Sept. 1.\nIf Burnham is the only candidate, the change could come by mid-July.\n              Starmer struggled to fulfill election pledges\nStarmer has struggled to deliver promised economic growth, repair tattered public services and ease the cost of living. He has been hamstrung by repeated missteps, including his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson, a scandal-tarnished friend of Jeffrey Epstein, as the U.K. ambassador to the United States.\nLabour is losing liberal voters to the growing Green Party and facing a rising Reform UK, the Nigel Farage -led anti-immigration party that consistently leads in nationwide opinion polls.\nU.S. President Donald Trump weighed in even before an announcement, linking Starmer’s potential exit to two of his recurring bugbears: immigration and renewable energy.\n“Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well! President DJT,” Trump posted on his social media platform.\nStarmer’s initially warm relationship with the president has soured in recent months over issues including the Iran war, which the U.K. didn’t join.\n              He won praise on the world stage\nIn contrast to missteps on the domestic front, Starmer has won praise for his international role, notably in rallying European support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion, and working to mitigate the economic and political turmoil unleashed by the Iran conflict.\nA NATO summit in Turkey next month may be his last foray on the world stage as Britain’s leader.\nEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Starmer’s legacy.\n“It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years,” she said on X. “European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. Thank you, dear Keir.”\nWhile many Labour lawmakers have rallied behind Burnham, some have said that Starmer had been treated unfairly. London legislator Neil Coyle railed on X against “the prospect of an utter stitch-up & the media circus being rewarded.\n“When the next leader cannot change Trump, Iran, Ukraine, Putin, Musk, broadcast editorial & algorithm bias overnight they’ll bay for his blood too. Better keep that guillotine sharp,” he wrote.\n___\nAssociated Press writers Danica Kirka in London and Sam McNeil in Brussels contributed to this story.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Starmer announces he’ll resign as UK prime minister with Burnham confirming bid to succeed him first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-international/starmer-announces-hell-resign-as-uk-prime-minister-with-burnham-confirming-bid-to-succeed-him/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Joseph Swanson","publishDate":"2026-06-22T04:04:44.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FBritain_Politics_33737.jpg","slug":"starmer-announces-hell-resign-as-uk-prime-minister-with-burnham-confirming-bid-to-succeed-him"},{"id":"uhw7k1","title":"Juneteenth events from the Minnesota Humanities Center","excerpt":"Juneteenth events from the Minnesota Humanities Center\nThe post Juneteenth events from the Minnesota Humanities Center first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","content":"Juneteenth events from the Minnesota Humanities Center\nThe post Juneteenth events from the Minnesota Humanities Center first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://www.mnhum.org/juneteenth/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ashley Halbach","publishDate":"2026-06-21T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMHC_Juneteenth26_1080x1080-1-scaled-e1781897255358.jpg","slug":"juneteenth-events-from-the-minnesota-humanities-center"},{"id":"4lycia","title":"Poll reveals how public support for Iran war compares to other US conflicts","excerpt":"A new Gallup poll found U.S. military action against Iran received lower public approval than most major military operations since the 1980s.","content":"A new Gallup poll found U.S. military action against Iran received lower public approval than most major military operations since the 1980s.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/poll-reveals-how-public-support-iran-war-compares-other-us-conflicts","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T00:16:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhormuz.jpg","slug":"poll-reveals-how-public-support-for-iran-war-compares-to-other-us-conflicts"},{"id":"8ggyhs","title":"Long lines at the Twins game? Target Field concessions staff to strike during Monday’s matchup","excerpt":"Nearly 500 people are scheduled to walk off the job, but hospitality company Delaware North said stands will be staffed.","content":"Nearly 500 people are scheduled to walk off the job, but hospitality company Delaware North said stands will be staffed.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/target-field-concessions-workers-to-strike-during-mondays-game/601859869","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-21T22:07:17.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"long-lines-at-the-twins-game-target-field-concessions-staff-to-strike-during-mondays-matchup"},{"id":"b6lxzl","title":"Remake of clogged and crash-prone east metro intersection starts Monday","excerpt":"There have been more than 200 crashes at Hwy. 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue in the past decade. Three have been fatal. Congestion is a problem, too.","content":"There have been more than 200 crashes at Hwy. 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue in the past decade. Three have been fatal. Congestion is a problem, too.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/remake-of-clogged-and-crash-prone-east-metro-intersection-starts-monday/601858284","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-21T21:00:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"remake-of-clogged-and-crash-prone-east-metro-intersection-starts-monday"},{"id":"5s08n1","title":"Perry: Minnesota waters are full of ancient fish  ― and the science behind them is pretty cool","excerpt":"The state’s native population of rough fish is a vital part of our ecosystem. But there’s a lot we still don’t know about them.","content":"The state’s native population of rough fish is a vital part of our ecosystem. But there’s a lot we still don’t know about them.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/fishing-angling-wildlife-conservation-native-species-gar/601858755","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-21T18:30:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"perry-minnesota-waters-are-full-of-ancient-fish-and-the-science-behind-them-is-pretty-cool"},{"id":"7sbck0","title":"Trust in medical research has tanked. Gillette might have the answer.","excerpt":"Gillette Children’s in St. Paul follows an uncommon practice of paying regular people and former patients to help shape clinical trials and pick research targets.","content":"Gillette Children’s in St. Paul follows an uncommon practice of paying regular people and former patients to help shape clinical trials and pick research targets.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/trust-in-medical-researchers-has-tanked-does-gillette-have-the-answer/601857933","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-21T11:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"trust-in-medical-research-has-tanked-gillette-might-have-the-answer"},{"id":"fej2t6","title":"Buxton hits grand slam in 10-run inning, Twins rout Diamondbacks 16-8","excerpt":"PHOENIX (AP) — Byron Buxton hit a grand slam in a 10-run fifth inning and the Minnesota Twins clobbered the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-8 on Saturday night.\n\n\n\nBuxton has 24 homers to tie Houston’s Yordan Alvarez for the American League lead. He has three career grand slams.\n\n\n\nThe Nos. 6-9 batters c...","content":"PHOENIX (AP) — Byron Buxton hit a grand slam in a 10-run fifth inning and the Minnesota Twins clobbered the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-8 on Saturday night.\n\n\n\nBuxton has 24 homers to tie Houston’s Yordan Alvarez for the American League lead. He has three career grand slams.\n\n\n\nThe Nos. 6-9 batters combined for 13 of the Twins’ 20 hits, with Brooks Lee having four and missing a cycle by a home run. Victor Caratini, Luke Keaschall and Ryan Kreider each had three hits.\n\n\n\nThe Twins had 16 hits in the fourth and fifth innings when they sent a combined 24 batters to the plate.\n\n\n\nMinnesota started the fifth with three hits to chase Zac Gallen (3-6), who was charged with nine runs and 12 hits — both career highs — in four-plus innings to raise his ERA to 6.10.\n\n\n\nBuxton’s home run, to right-center, came off Yilber Díaz, who gave up seven hits and seven runs. He threw 44 pitches and recorded two outs. Philip Abner relieved and got the final out of the inning.\n\n\n\nTaj Bradley (6-3) went five innings, giving up three hits and two runs — both on Jorge Barrosa’s second homer of the season. The Twins have won five of their last six games.\n\n\n\nIldemaro Vargas’ three-run double was the big hit in the Diamondbacks’ five-run seventh against reliever Justin Lawrence.\n\n\n\nVargas, who entered mid-game for defense as both teams went to the benches, eventually finished the game on the mound for Arizona, pitching 1 2/3 hitless innings.\n\n\n\nUp next\n\n\n\nMinnesota’s Mike Paredes (0-0, 4.20) was set to face Arizona’s José Cabrera, making his MLB debut, in the series finale Sunday.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Buxton hits grand slam in 10-run inning, Twins rout Diamondbacks 16-8 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/buxton-hits-grand-slam-in-10-run-inning-twins-rout-diamondbacks-16-8/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-21T10:46:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAP26172142426347-scaled.jpg","slug":"buxton-hits-grand-slam-in-10-run-inning-twins-rout-diamondbacks-16-8"},{"id":"v4w4yp","title":"Reusse: Shohei Ohtani arrives at Target Field with his full range of greatness on display","excerpt":"The Dodgers’ $700 million cheat code, who is scheduled to pitch in Wednesday’s series finale, has skills with his bat, arm and legs that are unmatched over the history of baseball.","content":"The Dodgers’ $700 million cheat code, who is scheduled to pitch in Wednesday’s series finale, has skills with his bat, arm and legs that are unmatched over the history of baseball.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/shohei-ohtani-minnesota-twins-los-angeles-dodgers-target-field-patrick-reusse-articles/601858060","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-21T10:30:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"reusse-shohei-ohtani-arrives-at-target-field-with-his-full-range-of-greatness-on-display"},{"id":"g7jwiz","title":"Data centers pushed as a solution for rampant downtown Minneapolis office vacancies","excerpt":"Centers built for artificial intelligence could deliver a financial boost, though growing political opposition to data center projects could complicate efforts.","content":"Centers built for artificial intelligence could deliver a financial boost, though growing political opposition to data center projects could complicate efforts.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/despite-national-backlash-theres-a-growing-push-for-data-centers-in-downtown-minneapolis/601841925","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-21T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"data-centers-pushed-as-a-solution-for-rampant-downtown-minneapolis-office-vacancies"},{"id":"spoyjy","title":"What happens to a police dog when its officer leaves? A custody battle.","excerpt":"One Minnesota county faced a decision on who got to keep a canine after its handler took a job elsewhere.","content":"One Minnesota county faced a decision on who got to keep a canine after its handler took a job elsewhere.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/police-dog-k9-custody-battle-swift-county-mn/601857441","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-21T10:00:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"what-happens-to-a-police-dog-when-its-officer-leaves-a-custody-battle"},{"id":"h5yjp2","title":"Shakopee’s massive new concert amphitheater opens on Time","excerpt":"Morris Day and other Minnesota acts kicked off the inaugural season at Mystic Lake Amphitheater.","content":"Morris Day and other Minnesota acts kicked off the inaugural season at Mystic Lake Amphitheater.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/mystic-lake-amphitheater-opening-concert-setting-stage-morris-time-motion-city-live-nation-shakopee/601851731","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-21T03:39:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"shakopees-massive-new-concert-amphitheater-opens-on-time"},{"id":"ryoii1","title":"Chanhassen RV crash injures 3 occupants, damages sound barrier wall","excerpt":"An RV crash in Chanhassen injured three people on Sunday morning and damaged a highway sound barrier wall.","content":"An RV crash in Chanhassen injured three people on Sunday morning and damaged a highway sound barrier wall.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/chanhassen-rv-crash-injures-3-occupants-damages-sound-barrier-wall-june-21-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Kilat.Fitzgerald@fox.com (Kilat Fitzgerald)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:30:42.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fweb-rv-crash.jpg","slug":"chanhassen-rv-crash-injures-3-occupants-damages-sound-barrier-wall"},{"id":"807rad","title":"The Latest: Iran says ‘major progress’ to end Lebanon war during talks","excerpt":"Iran’s foreign minister said early Monday that Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end the Lebanon War and the two mediating nations said the first round of High-level talks between the U.S. and the Islamic republic had ended. The United States has not yet commented,\nFo...","content":"Iran’s foreign minister said early Monday that Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end the Lebanon War and the two mediating nations said the first round of High-level talks between the U.S. and the Islamic republic had ended. The United States has not yet commented,\nForeign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s comments on X came as the delegations met overnight in a Swiss resort and shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Sunday, even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war.\nThe U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators.\nOn the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue.\nThe U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran’s nuclear program.\nHere is the latest:\n              Pakistan and Qatar says lower level talks planned for rest of week.\nHigh-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war ended early Monday, with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week as Iran and the United States agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” to address the fighting in Lebanon.\nA statement from mediators Pakistan and Qatar said Iran and the United States agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” to address the fighting in Lebanon. The cell would include the Lebanese government and would “ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon.” \nBut it remains unclear whether that will be enough to stop fighting between the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah and Israel, which occupies Lebanon and insists it must maintain a free hand to attack militants who are launching attacks into northern Israel.\nThe U.S. offered no immediate comment, while Iran praised the meditators’ work. \nThe talks marked the start of a 60-day diplomatic process that seeks to reach a permanent deal to end the Iran war. But the fighting in Lebanon remains one of the key sticking points.\n              Iran’s foreign minister says major progress to end Lebanon War\nAbbas Araghchi says on X “Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end the Lebanon War, ” saying that they “delivered major progress.”\nPakistan, Qatar and Iran all have acknowledged the end of the first round of high-level talks. The U.S. hasn’t comment.\nIn his message, Araghchi said the first real test of the understandings reached would be a deconfliction method create over the fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah in Lebanon.\nIran has tied success in the talks to the end of the fighting there. Israel insists it will continue to occupied Lebanese territory and must have a free hand to fight Hezbollah, which has launched attacks into northern Israel.\n              Negotiators expect to work through the night\nNegotiators hoping to reach a deal to end the war in Iran are anticipating working through the night, according to a senior U.S. diplomat engaged in the talks.\nThe diplomat, who insisted on anonymity to detail private discussions, said the Iranians remained in the talks contrary to some reports, and said that much of the discussions have included clarifying what Iran meant by some of its recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz. The negotiators also discussed various “mechanisms” to ensure the strait remains open and that a ceasefire in southern Lebanon is enforced.\n— Seung Min Kim\n              Oil prices rise slightly\nOil prices inched up a bit on Sunday amid the lingering uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, the critical passageway for the world’s oil and natural gas.\nThe price of U.S. crude oil rose nearly 3% to $78.70 per barrel on Sunday. The price of Brent crude, the international standard, was up a little over 1% to $81.70 per barrel.\n              Iran says Lebanon but also oil, frozen assets discussed\nMembers of Iran’s delegation, briefing their media, said the talks Sunday to reach a deal to end the war in Iran had mainly focused on Lebanon.\nOther issues, including the release of frozen Iranian assets and Iran’s oil exports, had also been discussed, the reports said.\nHamid Bovard, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Co., who is part of Iran’s delegation in Switzerland, said the issue of lifting oil-related sanctions and the associated waivers was pursued during negotiations.\nBovard was responding to a question from a correspondent from IRNA, Iran’s state-run news agency.\n              Iran celebrates World Cup draw with political points\nIran is celebrating its World Cup 0-0 draw with Belgium and goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand’s seven saves.\nSome Iranian media are sharing images of Beiranvand blocking the Strait of Hormuz. And Iran’s lead negotiator in Switzerland, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, posted a photo of one save on X with the statement: “This is how we protect our land.”\n              Netanyahu brushes off criticism the war fell short of its goals\nIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he believes the Iranian government will collapse as a result of the military campaign. Creating the conditions for a popular uprising was one of his original goals. \n“I think we created the conditions for its future fall,” Netanyahu told the JNS International Policy Summit in Jerusalem on Sunday.\n“That is what will be the real triumph, when the Iranian people take their own destiny in their hands, and they knock out this brutal regime that is terrorizing them and terrorizing the rest of the world.”\n              Syria’s president says he has no desire to intervene in Lebanon\nSyrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says Syria has no desire to intervene militarily in Lebanon, despite Trump’s remarks suggesting Syria could help “take care of Hezbollah.”\nAl-Sharaa’s comments came in an interview with United Arab Emirates network Al Mashhad on Sunday. He said Trump’s remarks had been “misunderstood.”\nTrump “spoke about Syria’s role in finding a safe and peaceful solution, but the statement was misinterpreted as if Syria were going to invade Lebanon tomorrow morning,” al-Sharaa said.\n              Israel will lift movement restrictions near border with Lebanon\nIsrael’s military says residents of the north near the border with Lebanon will be able to move around freely with no restrictions as of Monday morning. For months, residents have faced restrictions because of the threat of attack by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group in southern Lebanon.\nThe military did not say what led to its decision Sunday, but it has noted that a fragile ceasefire is in place. Its announcement came as the U.S. and Iran meet in Switzerland on their interim deal to end the war. Iran has insisted they must address Israel’s attacks in Lebanon first.\nStill, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon.\n              Iran state news agency suggests talks hit ‘difficult’ phase\nIran’s state-run IRNA news agency suggested that talks have “entered a difficult phase” after what it described as an “insulting” statement by Trump. It did not specify the statement. Trump made multiple provocative warnings to Iran on Sunday, including to “hit Iran very hard again.”\nAn official with knowledge of the talks told The Associated Press that the Iranian delegation remains engaged in the talks and has not indicated to mediators any intention to leave. The official requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the talks.\n— Victoria Eastwood in Cairo\n              Hezbollah leader wants Israeli forces out of Lebanon\nHezbollah leader Naim Kassem said in a televised speech that the militant group will not accept any ceasefire deal that grants Israel “freedom of action” within Lebanon or does not result in a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon.\n“There are no ‘security zones,’ for Israel,” Kassem said, using Israel’s term.\nHe also said Hezbollah will comply with a ceasefire “if it happens,” but “we will not accept any violation.” The Iranian-backed Hezbollah is not part of the talks between Israel and Lebanon that will continue Tuesday in Washington.\nUneasy calm has settled over Lebanon, with no Israeli strikes reported overnight or Sunday after days of heavy fighting.\n              U.S. ambassador says Trump and Netanyahu are still close\nThe U.S. ambassador to Israel is playing down recent differences between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.\nMike Huckabee said in a speech in Jerusalem that despite Trump’s sometimes blunt language about the Israeli leader, the two still have a close relationship and the president remains deeply committed to Israel’s well-being.\n“The one thing that I’ve always heard him say – always — and that I’ve always watched him do, is that America has an unbreakable bond with the state of Israel,” Huckabee told the JNS International Policy Summit. “And I trust that he means what he says.”\n              Trump makes a threat and Iran’s lead negotiator responds\nTrump in a telephone interview with Fox News has said that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had “better watch his mouth.” The broadcaster also quoted Trump as saying Pezeshkian had “better shape up or we’ll take over the rest of the country.”\nNot long after that, Iran’s lead negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf posted on X that “We do not regard American threats as amounting to anything. They would do better to be careful about their statements.”\nPezeshkian earlier Sunday said that “what is certain is that we will never back down from the right to enrich uranium, and the other side is also forced to accept it,” according to state media.\n              Netanyahu says Israel won’t withdraw from Lebanon\nSpeaking at a memorial service for his late brother, Yonatan, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will “remain in the security buffer zone in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary.” He was referring to an area up to 10 kilometers (six miles) from the border that Israel has occupied.\nNetanyahu has made similar comments in the face of Iranian and U.S. calls for a halt to Israeli military operations in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah. He spoke Sunday as U.S. and Iranian officials began negotiations in Switzerland.\nNetanyahu also reiterated his claim that he “will not allow Iran to arm itself with nuclear weapons.”\n              Iranian TV says Iran is talking with Qatar after direct talks\nIranian state television says the Iranian and Qatari delegations are having discussions after about 80 minutes of four-way negotiations including the U.S. and Pakistan.\n              Israel’s president says Iran complicates peace deal with Lebanon\nIsraeli President Isaac Herzog told Fox News that a peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon cannot be reached if Iran is “trying to squeeze themselves into this conflict” via the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group.\nHerzog’s position is largely ceremonial. He said Israel and Lebanon will hold another round of talks in Washington on Tuesday. Hezbollah is not a party to the talks.\nIran wants any agreement with the U.S. to include peace on all fronts including Lebanon. It has said Lebanon will be a focus in today’s talks in Switzerland.\n              Iran’s president worries about street protests\nIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed concern that some Iranians could openly protest again. He said in a speech reported by semiofficial news outlets that “what I fear is that we may fail to satisfy the people, and that they may come out into the streets to protest,” which could affect the country’s unity during negotiations with the U.S.\nIran saw nationwide protests weeks before the war began as unrest over the weak economy turned into anti-government anger. Thousands of people were killed in the crackdown that followed, the bloodiest since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution. For a while, the U.S. and Israel mentioned regime change in Iran among their war goals.\n              US energy secretary says ships still pass through the strait\nU.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says 67 ships went through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, similar to traffic before the war began in terms of oil and oil products.\nIran’s joint military command on Saturday said it had closed the strait over Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The U.S. disputed that announcement.\nWright also told Fox News that Iran has not yet “demined” the strait’s central shipping channel, but the U.S. has opened a separate channel to the south and has been escorting ships through it.\nWright acknowledged that some commercial shippers still have safety concerns.\n              Israel’s military stands by for renewal of combat\nIsrael’s military issued a statement around the time that direct talks began. Its chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, was speaking from southern Lebanon. He said “the ceasefire that has been declared is fragile, and we must maintain a high level of readiness for the renewal of combat operations.”\nHe said the military continues to defend against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and its efforts to rebuild.\n              Previous talks between Vance and Iranian officials lasted nearly a day\nThe last time that Vance met directly with senior Iranian officials for such talks was in early April, days after a ceasefire took effect in the war. Those talks in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad ended after 21 hours without reaching an agreement. Again, Vance was meeting with lead negotiator Qalibaf.\nIt’s now after 4 p.m. in Switzerland.\n              Direct US-Iran talks have begun in Switzerland\nBoth Iran and the White House say four-way talks have begun in Switzerland. Vance is meeting with Iranian officials.\nTrump hopes to get the agreement signed last week back on track. Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group threatens progress on implementation.\nIran says its main focus in these talks is the situation in Lebanon. Israel says it must defend itself from Hezbollah. But the U.S. side wants to get Iran locked into negotiations over its nuclear program, which has long been at the heart of tensions.\n              Trump warns Iran about Hezbollah\nTrump has warned in a post on social media that Iran needs to stop Hezbollah from “causing trouble.”\n“If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!” Trump wrote from Camp David, where he is spending the weekend.\n              Vance says that the Mideast is at a turning point \nThe U.S. vice president spoke as officials were gathering for the start of the U.S.-Iran talks on Sunday. \n“The question before us now is how much more can we accomplish together? Can we turn over a new leaf?” Vance said in brief comments ahead of the talks, dubbed the “Lake Lucerne Summit.”\n“Can we change relations in the Middle East permanently, or do we go back to doing things the old way, which is not our preference, but is certainly very much something that can happen,” Vance added.\nIt was not clear if the Iranians were present during Vance’s remarks. \n              Israel says it killed 2 militants in Gaza involved in Hamas’ financial arm\nThe Israeli military says it killed two militants who were involved in helping transfer up to half a billion dollars to Hamas. The military says the two — Hussein Qadra and Mohammed Farra, who worked with Hamas and the militant group Palestinian Islamic Jihad — were killed in a strike last week.\nIt said on Sunday that the men oversaw a network of couriers and money exchange spots in both Gaza and Turkey that funneled money toward Hamas militants and infrastructure. \nBoth men were killed on Wednesday and buried on Thursday, according to their families. Farra’s family said his father, mother and sister were killed in an Israeli strike earlier in the war.\nThe conflict in Gaza is not part of the U.S-Iran talks underway in Switzerland.\n              Pakistani team meets separately with US, Iranian delegations\nPakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has separately met with JD Vance and with the Iranian delegation at the Bürgenstock Resort near Lucerne in Switzerland where the high-level talks are taking place. \nIslamabad says Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, accompanied Sharif at the meetings. It did not provide further details.\nSharif has repeatedly said Munir played a key role in brokering the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran.\nA video released by Sharif’s office shows him warmly embracing Qalibaf, Iran’s parliament speaker, and Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, as Munir looks on.\n              The head of the UN nuclear watchdog is also at the scene of the talks\nRafael Grossi, chief of the U.N. nuclear watchdog — the International Atomic Energy Agency — met with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on the sidelines of the gathering at the picturesque mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne on Sunday morning.\nThe agency had monitored the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated between the U.S. and Iran under the Obama administration. \nTrump in 2018 withdrew the U.S. from that agreement.\n              Talks in Switzerland will focus on the Israel-Hezbollah war, Iran says\nIran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei says Tehran will mainly focus during the talks on Sunday on the ongoing fighting in Lebanon.\nTehran insists that the deal’s implementation start with a cessation of all fighting — including between Israel and Hezbollah. \nBaghaei said the U.S. “has been unable or unwilling” to hold Israel to the ceasefire.\nIran will meet in the morning with Pakistani and Qatari mediators, and in the afternoon, there will be a four-way meeting including the U.S. negotiating team. There is currently only one day of negotiations planned, Baghaei told the state news agency.\n“The implementation of any document is more important than its signing,” Baghaei also said Sunday.\nIran’s president has said that Iran will maintain its right to a nuclear program.\n“What is certain is that we will never back down from the right to enrich uranium, and the other side is also forced to accept it,” Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday, according to state media.\n              A temporary lull in Israeli strikes in Lebanon\nAs the U.S.-Iran talks were to kick off in Switzerland, a ceasefire appears to be holding in Lebanon, a lull that came after another day of heavy fighting. \nSince the ceasefire, Israeli strikes on Friday and Saturday killed 97 people, including eight women and four children, Lebanese officials said. Five Israeli soldiers were also killed.\nIsrael says it targeted Hezbollah infrastructure on Saturday, including a tunnel network in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Tebnit.\nBut by Sunday morning, residents in southern Lebanon reported a lull in Israeli strikes. There also were no reports of Hezbollah fire from the Israeli side.\nIsrael’s military has received instructions to uphold the ceasefire, and said it is only acting defensively, according to an Israeli military official who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with military guidelines.\n—Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Israel\n              Strait of Hormuz is once again a challenge\nThe strait has emerged as a key focus, with Iran’s joint military command saying on Saturday that it was closed again because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end the war. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon where Israeli forces are battling the militant Hezbollah group.\nThe U.S. disputed Iran’s announcement, with the U.S. Central Command saying that traffic continues to flow and that 55 merchant ships transited on Saturday with more than 17 million barrels of oil.\nShips began transiting after the interim U.S.-Iran agreement was signed last week. The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran’s ports and now allows Tehran to sell its oil freely — terms that have left some in U.S. Congress asking whether the war was worth it.\nThe interim deal signed by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian gives negotiators 60 days to reach a nuclear agreement, but the time can be extended. \n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post The Latest: Iran says ‘major progress’ to end Lebanon war during talks first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-international/the-latest-iran-says-major-progress-to-end-lebanon-war-during-talks/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T08:39:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSwitzerland_Iran_US_54489.jpg","slug":"the-latest-iran-says-major-progress-to-end-lebanon-war-during-talks"},{"id":"mzukum","title":"Prosecutors grill Chad Banken for hours about alleged predatory home sales, discriminatory practices","excerpt":"Minnesota real estate broker Chad Banken spoke publicly for the first time Monday about allegations that he inflated prices and used deceptive practices to sell homes.\n\n\n\nProsecutors with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office questioned Banken about his business practices for approximately four...","content":"Minnesota real estate broker Chad Banken spoke publicly for the first time Monday about allegations that he inflated prices and used deceptive practices to sell homes.\n\n\n\nProsecutors with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office questioned Banken about his business practices for approximately four hours on the sixth day of his civil trial in Hennepin County District Court. They laid out multiple instances where Banken acquired homes for one price and sold them to clients with exorbitant markups, a tactic the attorney general’s office says set up multiple homebuyers for failure.\n\n\n\nBanken’s testimony on the witness stand began Monday morning, a week after his trial began, and is expected to resume Tuesday morning.\n\n\n\nThe attorney general’s office sued Banken in 2024 for allegedly breaking the state’s consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices laws. He’s also accused of discriminating against Muslim homebuyers in violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act, and of falsely telling clients that his contracts did not include interest, which is generally forbidden under sharia law in Islam.\n\n\n\nAbdinoor Igal testified last week that he bought a $727,000 home in Lakeville from Banken in 2022. Banken had acquired the home for just under $638,000 and tacked on a nearly $90,000 markup. Igal ended up losing his home and moving his family to Kenya after being unable to afford his monthly payments.\n\n\n\nBanken bought another home for $720,000, added a $65,000 markup and sold it to a different client, Abdishakur Omar, for $775,000, according to prosecutors.\n\n\n\n“(Igal)’s going to be immediately underwater in the home with that markup right?” Assistant Attorney General Mark Iris asked Banken.\n\n\n\n“I guess it depends on how you define underwater,” replied Banken, who was composed during his testimony and answered many questions with short “yes” or “no” answers.\n\n\n\nHomebuyer Julian Fernandez Luchi testifies through an interpreter on June 15, 2026. Luchi told the court that he purchased a home from Chad Banken, who is on trial in civil court for allegedly using predatory sales practices. Credit: Cedric Hohnstadt\n\n\n\nBanken has sold 160 homes using contract for deed, an alternative to conventional mortgages that offers fewer consumer protections. The option has become popular with Muslim families who follow Islamic practices and avoid interest payments in the pursuit for homeownership. \n\n\n\nReal estate agents found homes for their customers that Banken bought then sold to the clients that same day. Buyers made large monthly payments directly to Banken to pay off their homes on contracts that typically lasted five years; traditional home mortgages can last 30 years.\n\n\n\n“I work with realtors, lenders, and their clients who are unable to get a mortgage, and I help out by purchasing a property and then turning around and providing a contract for deed,” Banken said Monday when asked to describe his business.\n\n\n\nThe attorney general’s office alleges in its lawsuit that Banken evicted buyers for missing just one monthly payment.\n\n\n\nMinnesota Assistant Attorney Generals Karthik Raman (left) and Mark Iris (middle) listen to witness testimony on June 15, 2026, during Chad Banken’s trial in civil court.  Credit: Cedric Hohnstadt\n\n\n\nThe lawsuit followed a 2022 investigation by Sahan Journal and ProPublica into contracts for deed that found the agreements were often structured to require a six-figure balloon payment to pay off the rest of the home loan, which the attorney general asserts is illegal. The investigation also identified Banken as one of Minnesota’s top seller of homes through contracts for deed from 2019 to the time the story was published in 2022. \n\n\n\nProsecutors also asked Banken about his practice of asking clients to purchase homes through their personal businesses, including limited liability companies (LLCs). Banken testified that it’s easier for a business to receive approval to buy a home compared to a person, who must undergo income and credit score checks. Companies only need to be registered as a business and to offer a large enough down payment to purchase a home, he said.\n\n\n\nBanken testified that he doesn’t look at a company’s revenue or expenses before approving a home sale, because many business owners are self-employed, and because he sees his contract for deed program as a way to help buyers with untraditional incomes who wouldn’t receive a traditional bank mortgage.\n\n\n\n“They have the money to do it, they’ve obviously saved up a lot of money for the down payment,” Banken said of business owners who purchase homes through their companies. “They’ve started their own business, they run their own business, they’ve got a good head for business.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProsecutors showed jurors an email from Shannon Larsen, a contractor for Banken, that appeared to direct Omar to create a company before buying a home from Banken.\n\n\n\n“Did you know people were creating LLCs just to purchase a home through your program?” Iris asked Banken.\n\n\n\n“Some people would have created it really recently, but I don’t know if that’s just for the purpose of buying property,” Banken said.\n\n\n\nEarlier in the day Monday, homebuyer Julian Fernandez Luchi testified through an interpreter that he and his partner wanted to buy a home in the spring of 2024. They wanted to move to a new neighborhood that was closer to his children. But when his partner found Banken’s program but didn’t qualify herself, Luchi testified, Banken proposed that they use Luchi’s contractor business to purchase the home.\n\n\n\nLuchi testified that he met Banken in a parking lot and dropped off a check for $43,000 as the down payment for a $310,000 home in Brooklyn Center. But after Luchi and his partner closed on the home and it came time to make the first monthly payment, they learned that the terms of the loan had changed.\n\n\n\n“We thought that it was going to be 30 years, but on paper we learned that we had to be able to pay it all in five years,” Luchi said. “We learned the loan had gone up to $348,000, and we couldn’t believe that we fell for it.”\n\n\n\nLuchi and his partner were able to keep their home by refinancing it and putting the home under his partner’s name. But it took them more than a year of searching to find a bank that would help them, and the emotional and financial strain almost ended their relationship, he said.\n\n\n\n“Emotionally, it’s very hard for me to explain because I almost lost my significant other, my relationship with her. Economically, that was all the money I had saved and now that money is gone,” Luchi told jurors while on the verge of tears. “In reality, it was something pretty ugly.”\n\n\nThe post Prosecutors grill Chad Banken for hours about alleged predatory home sales, discriminatory practices appeared first on Sahan Journal.","url":"https://sahanjournal.com/housing/chad-banken-home-sales-trial-discrimination-muslim-homebuyers/","source":"Sahan Journal","author":"Mohamed Ibrahim","publishDate":"2026-06-15T23:37:49.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsahanjournal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F10-1.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","slug":"prosecutors-grill-chad-banken-for-hours-about-alleged-predatory-home-sales-discriminatory-practices"},{"id":"iiaakd","title":"Special Olympics, Stone Arch Bridge Festival expected to have an over $70 million economic impact on Twin Cities","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Big events bring economic boost to Twin Cities \n\n\n\n3,000 athletes are in the Twin Cities and thrilled to ...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Big events bring economic boost to Twin Cities \n\n\n\n3,000 athletes are in the Twin Cities and thrilled to be part of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.\n\n\n\n“So big, and you’re almost in tears; it’s so exciting,” said Christine Duffin, who’s cheering on her son Jeremy, who is participating in the bowling competition.\n\n\n\nThe weeklong event is expected to draw 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans and spectators.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Special Olympics USA Games week starts in Blaine with torch run\n\n\n\nOrganizers say the games could have an economic impact of $70 million in the metro.\n\n\n\n“It just makes people come together,” says Savannah Carr, a Special Olympics participant, posting events on social media. “When people come together, they spend a lot of money.”\n\n\n\nFor the Minneapolis economy, this weekend is a two-fer.\n\n\n\nThe Stone Arch Bridge Festival typically draws 75,000 people over two days.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Stone Arch Bridge Festival open after windstorm damaged tents \n\n\n\nAnna Schoenecker, from Como Park, says she visits the festival almost every year.\n\n\n\n“I just think it’s really fun getting everybody together. Everybody’s buying art and helping the community,” she explains. “I think people will event-hop and just kind of go everywhere. A lot of people are coming from out of town to go to these things. Helps with the economy for sure.”\n\n\n\nErik Forsberg, the owner of the Devil’s Advocate restaurant, just off Nicollet Mall, says his business was impacted by the ICE surge earlier this year.\n\n\n\nRELATED: Minneapolis claims ICE raids cost city $700M in wages, business losses\n\n\n\nHe says with these summer events, his numbers have quadrupled since January and February.\n\n\n\n“It (helps) tremendously,” he explains. “We’ll see around 300 people coming through versus a normal night we see 100 to 129.”\n\n\n\nDuffin, who is traveling with a group from Utah, says she’s already spent a few dollars on meals and souvenirs.\n\n\n\nHer contingent has already visited Mall of America, gone to a few restaurants, and even has shopped at a local grocery store.\n\n\n\nMultiply her visit by thousands of people, and you get an idea of the economic impact of these two events.\n\n\n\n“We’ve gone out to eat already, we’ve tried to enjoy ourselves,” Duffin says. “In the last couple of days, I’ve spent $100 on food and everything and going to the store.”\n\n\n\n\nThe post Special Olympics, Stone Arch Bridge Festival expected to have an over $70 million economic impact on Twin Cities first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/special-olympics-stone-arch-bridge-festival-expected-to-have-an-over-70-million-economic-impact-on-twin-cities/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-21T04:02:11.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F0613-MR-SPECIAL-OLYMPICS-ECONOMIC-IMPACT-BROLL_mp4_00.06.02.42.jpg","slug":"special-olympics-stone-arch-bridge-festival-expected-to-have-an-over-70-million-economic-impact-on-t"},{"id":"x7bynh","title":"US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats","excerpt":"OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war concluded early Monday, with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week as Iran and the United States agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” to address the fighting in Lebanon. \n...","content":"OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war concluded early Monday, with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week as Iran and the United States agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” to address the fighting in Lebanon. \nA statement from mediators Pakistan and Qatar said the cell would include the Lebanese government and would “ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon.” But it remains unclear whether that will be enough to stop fighting between the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah and Israel, which occupies Lebanon and insists it must maintain a free hand to attack militants who are launching attacks into northern Israel.\nThe U.S. offered no immediate comment, while Iran praised the meditators’ work. \nThe talks marked the start of a 60-day diplomatic process that seeks to reach a permanent deal to end the Iran war. But the fighting in Lebanon remains one of the key sticking points. \nMeanwhile, Iran insisted it had again shut the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf crucial to energy shipments, while the U.S. said traffic continued.\n              Tense start to talks\nThe negotiations had a tense start Sunday in Switzerland, when Tehran took offense at U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to attack and his warning that Iran’s president should watch what he says.\n“Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble,” Trump said on social media. “If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!”\nThe comments from afar — on social media and to news outlets — complicated efforts by Vice President JD Vance and mediators Pakistan and Qatar to keep Iran engaged in discussions.\n“They would do better to be careful about their statements,” Iran’s lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, said on X after Trump’s comments. “Our armed forces are prepared to respond to them in a different manner. They may keep talking, it is we who act.”\nBut later, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X that “tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War.” He said the first “real test” of negotiations would be whether the deconfliction cell succeeded in halting the fighting in Lebanon. \nVance and U.S. negotiators including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, met with Qalibaf and Araghchi for what Iranian state media said was about 80 minutes. One released photo showed Vance on a laptop, working with Qatar’s prime minister and Kushner over his shoulder, a coffee machine visible in the background. \nPakistan and Qatar after the meeting said lower-level technical talks would continue in Switzerland for the rest of the week. Such talks aim at producing the breakthroughs needed for high-level officials to return and sign agreements. \nA senior U.S. diplomat engaged in the talks, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said the talks Sunday included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiators also discussed “mechanisms” to ensure the strait remains open and that a ceasefire in southern Lebanon is enforced, along with “robust” discussions on the nuclear issue.\n              Iran first wants to focus on Israeli strikes in Lebanon\nNegotiators are in a 60-day sprint to reach an agreement on the technical details that hold massive implications for the world economy and global security.\n“The question before us now is how much more can we accomplish together? Can we turn over a new leaf?” Vance said as the talks began, and asked whether they could “change relations in the Middle East permanently.”\nThe Iranian delegation did not take part in speaking to assembled Western journalists ahead of the talks. \nThe U.S. wants Iran locked into negotiations over its nuclear program amid concerns it may be used for military purposes, which Iran denies. Vance also wants Tehran to commit to keeping open the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran on Saturday claimed to close. The U.S. has disputed that, saying shipping traffic continued Sunday.\nA renewed ceasefire in Lebanon, brokered on Saturday, appeared to be holding, and Israel’s military said it would lift movement restrictions for residents near the border with Lebanon on Monday morning — another sign of calm.\nBut neither Israel nor Hezbollah is a signatory to the U.S.-Iran deal, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep his forces in southern Lebanon until any threat to Israel is eliminated. Hezbollah has refused to halt attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing.\n              Sharp words are exchanged over Iran’s nuclear program\nThe agreement signed by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian immediately allows Tehran to sell its oil freely and paves the way for Iran to tap into billions of dollars in assets that are currently frozen. A member of Iran’s negotiating team told state television that draft wording was reached about “temporary sanctions waivers for oil and petroleum derivatives.”\nThe agreement also calls for Iran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, believed to be buried under nuclear sites that were targeted in U.S. strikes a year ago.\nPezeshkian, however, declared Sunday that “we will never back down from the right to enrich uranium, and the other side is also forced to accept it,” according to Iran’s state media.\nTrump, in a telephone interview with Fox News, later warned that the Iranian president should watch what he says and threatened to take over Iran, in comments relayed by a Fox correspondent.\nIran had cautiously approached the talks given its previous experience with U.S. negotiations on the nuclear issue, which twice in the past year were interrupted by military strikes.\n              The deal has stirred controversy\nTrump and Vance have come under searing criticism from parts of their own party for the deal, with Republican hard-liners unfavorably likening it to the nuclear agreement signed by the Obama administration that Trump and Republicans have insisted did nothing to terminate Iran’s nuclear program.\nThe new agreement says commercial vessels can pass through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days without charge, but does not preclude future fees imposed by Iran. Trump made his own threat Saturday to levy U.S. tolls if there is no deal with Iran in 60 days, insisting that the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.”\nThe Trump administration has been working to reassure global markets that the war has been merely a blip on oil prices, as Americans complain about high gasoline prices ahead of peak summer travel. After the deal was announced, oil futures dropped almost 8%.\n___\nKim reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Munir Ahmed in Islamabad, Amir Vahdat in Tehran, Iran, and Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Israel, contributed to this report.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-international/us-iran-negotiations-end-technical-talks-will-continue-after-trump-shakes-talks-with-threats/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T04:01:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FVance_42486.jpg","slug":"us-iran-negotiations-end-technical-talks-will-continue-after-trump-shakes-talks-with-threats"},{"id":"oukmj7","title":"Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say","excerpt":"Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.","content":"Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/government-regulations-add-nearly-132k-cost-new-home-builders-say","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:45:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2246595764-scaled.jpg","slug":"government-regulations-add-nearly-132k-to-cost-of-new-home-builders-say"},{"id":"7hyk7l","title":"Woodbury crash: Driver crashes into multiple townhomes, causing gas leak","excerpt":"Multiple townhomes in Woodbury were damaged when a driver struck them with a vehicle, causing a gas line to rupture and some residents to evacuate their homes.","content":"Multiple townhomes in Woodbury were damaged when a driver struck them with a vehicle, causing a gas line to rupture and some residents to evacuate their homes.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/woodbury-townhome-crash-gas-leak-june-21-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Kilat.Fitzgerald@fox.com (Kilat Fitzgerald)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T16:30:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fwoodbury-scene-video.jpg","slug":"woodbury-crash-driver-crashes-into-multiple-townhomes-causing-gas-leak"},{"id":"id135o","title":"Minneapolis shooting on South Lyndale Avenue leaves man dead, another injured","excerpt":"A man is dead and another is injured after a shooting in Minneapolis.","content":"A man is dead and another is injured after a shooting in Minneapolis.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/fatal-lyndale-shooting-minneapolis-june-2026","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Kilat.Fitzgerald@fox.com (Kilat Fitzgerald)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T15:42:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F062126-raw-pool-vids-wedge-co_op-shooting_00.02.36.09.jpg","slug":"minneapolis-shooting-on-south-lyndale-avenue-leaves-man-dead-another-injured"},{"id":"49ymmt","title":"The Latest: Trump threats shake up US-Iran talks in Switzerland on deal’s details","excerpt":"U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war.\nThe U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner a...","content":"U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war.\nThe U.S. team is led by Vice President JD Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators.\nOn the eve of talks, Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran has said talks must first address that issue.\nThe U.S. says shipping traffic on the crucial waterway continues, and Trump has threatened to impose American tolls in the strait if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Other issues include unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and addressing the heart of tensions: Iran’s nuclear program.\nHere is the latest:\n              Negotiators expect to work through the night\nNegotiators hoping to reach a deal to end the war in Iran are anticipating working through the night, according to a senior U.S. diplomat engaged in the talks.\nThe diplomat, who insisted on anonymity to detail private discussions, said the Iranians remained in the talks contrary to some reports, and said that much of the discussions have included clarifying what Iran meant by some of its recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz. The negotiators also discussed various “mechanisms” to ensure the strait remains open and that a ceasefire in southern Lebanon is enforced.\n— Seung Min Kim\n              Oil prices rise slightly\nOil prices inched up a bit on Sunday amid the lingering uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, the critical passageway for the world’s oil and natural gas.\nThe price of U.S. crude oil rose nearly 3% to $78.70 per barrel on Sunday. The price of Brent crude, the international standard, was up a little over 1% to $81.70 per barrel.\n              Iran says Lebanon but also oil, frozen assets discussed\nMembers of Iran’s delegation, briefing their media, said the talks Sunday to reach a deal to end the war in Iran had mainly focused on Lebanon.\nOther issues, including the release of frozen Iranian assets and Iran’s oil exports, had also been discussed, the reports said.\nHamid Bovard, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Co., who is part of Iran’s delegation in Switzerland, said the issue of lifting oil-related sanctions and the associated waivers was pursued during negotiations.\nBovard was responding to a question from a correspondent from IRNA, Iran’s state-run news agency.\n              Iran celebrates World Cup draw with political points\nIran is celebrating its World Cup 0-0 draw with Belgium and goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand’s seven saves.\nSome Iranian media are sharing images of Beiranvand blocking the Strait of Hormuz. And Iran’s lead negotiator in Switzerland, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, posted a photo of one save on X with the statement: “This is how we protect our land.”\n              Netanyahu brushes off criticism the war fell short of its goals\nIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he believes the Iranian government will collapse as a result of the military campaign. Creating the conditions for a popular uprising was one of his original goals. \n“I think we created the conditions for its future fall,” Netanyahu told the JNS International Policy Summit in Jerusalem on Sunday.\n“That is what will be the real triumph, when the Iranian people take their own destiny in their hands, and they knock out this brutal regime that is terrorizing them and terrorizing the rest of the world.”\n              Syria’s president says he has no desire to intervene in Lebanon\nSyrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says Syria has no desire to intervene militarily in Lebanon, despite Trump’s remarks suggesting Syria could help “take care of Hezbollah.”\nAl-Sharaa’s comments came in an interview with United Arab Emirates network Al Mashhad on Sunday. He said Trump’s remarks had been “misunderstood.”\nTrump “spoke about Syria’s role in finding a safe and peaceful solution, but the statement was misinterpreted as if Syria were going to invade Lebanon tomorrow morning,” al-Sharaa said.\n              Israel will lift movement restrictions near border with Lebanon\nIsrael’s military says residents of the north near the border with Lebanon will be able to move around freely with no restrictions as of Monday morning. For months, residents have faced restrictions because of the threat of attack by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group in southern Lebanon.\nThe military did not say what led to its decision Sunday, but it has noted that a fragile ceasefire is in place. Its announcement came as the U.S. and Iran meet in Switzerland on their interim deal to end the war. Iran has insisted they must address Israel’s attacks in Lebanon first.\nStill, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon.\n              Iran state news agency suggests talks hit ‘difficult’ phase\nIran’s state-run IRNA news agency suggested that talks have “entered a difficult phase” after what it described as an “insulting” statement by Trump. It did not specify the statement. Trump made multiple provocative warnings to Iran on Sunday, including to “hit Iran very hard again.”\nAn official with knowledge of the talks told The Associated Press that the Iranian delegation remains engaged in the talks and has not indicated to mediators any intention to leave. The official requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the talks.\n— Victoria Eastwood in Cairo\n              Hezbollah leader wants Israeli forces out of Lebanon\nHezbollah leader Naim Kassem said in a televised speech that the militant group will not accept any ceasefire deal that grants Israel “freedom of action” within Lebanon or does not result in a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon.\n“There are no ‘security zones,’ for Israel,” Kassem said, using Israel’s term.\nHe also said Hezbollah will comply with a ceasefire “if it happens,” but “we will not accept any violation.” The Iranian-backed Hezbollah is not part of the talks between Israel and Lebanon that will continue Tuesday in Washington.\nUneasy calm has settled over Lebanon, with no Israeli strikes reported overnight or Sunday after days of heavy fighting.\n              U.S. ambassador says Trump and Netanyahu are still close\nThe U.S. ambassador to Israel is playing down recent differences between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.\nMike Huckabee said in a speech in Jerusalem that despite Trump’s sometimes blunt language about the Israeli leader, the two still have a close relationship and the president remains deeply committed to Israel’s well-being.\n“The one thing that I’ve always heard him say – always — and that I’ve always watched him do, is that America has an unbreakable bond with the state of Israel,” Huckabee told the JNS International Policy Summit. “And I trust that he means what he says.”\n              Trump makes a threat and Iran’s lead negotiator responds\nTrump in a telephone interview with Fox News has said that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had “better watch his mouth.” The broadcaster also quoted Trump as saying Pezeshkian had “better shape up or we’ll take over the rest of the country.”\nNot long after that, Iran’s lead negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf posted on X that “We do not regard American threats as amounting to anything. They would do better to be careful about their statements.”\nPezeshkian earlier Sunday said that “what is certain is that we will never back down from the right to enrich uranium, and the other side is also forced to accept it,” according to state media.\n              Netanyahu says Israel won’t withdraw from Lebanon\nSpeaking at a memorial service for his late brother, Yonatan, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will “remain in the security buffer zone in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary.” He was referring to an area up to 10 kilometers (six miles) from the border that Israel has occupied.\nNetanyahu has made similar comments in the face of Iranian and U.S. calls for a halt to Israeli military operations in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah. He spoke Sunday as U.S. and Iranian officials began negotiations in Switzerland.\nNetanyahu also reiterated his claim that he “will not allow Iran to arm itself with nuclear weapons.”\n              Iranian TV says Iran is talking with Qatar after direct talks\nIranian state television says the Iranian and Qatari delegations are having discussions after about 80 minutes of four-way negotiations including the U.S. and Pakistan.\n              Israel’s president says Iran complicates peace deal with Lebanon\nIsraeli President Isaac Herzog told Fox News that a peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon cannot be reached if Iran is “trying to squeeze themselves into this conflict” via the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group.\nHerzog’s position is largely ceremonial. He said Israel and Lebanon will hold another round of talks in Washington on Tuesday. Hezbollah is not a party to the talks.\nIran wants any agreement with the U.S. to include peace on all fronts including Lebanon. It has said Lebanon will be a focus in today’s talks in Switzerland.\n              Iran’s president worries about street protests\nIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed concern that some Iranians could openly protest again. He said in a speech reported by semiofficial news outlets that “what I fear is that we may fail to satisfy the people, and that they may come out into the streets to protest,” which could affect the country’s unity during negotiations with the U.S.\nIran saw nationwide protests weeks before the war began as unrest over the weak economy turned into anti-government anger. Thousands of people were killed in the crackdown that followed, the bloodiest since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution. For a while, the U.S. and Israel mentioned regime change in Iran among their war goals.\n              US energy secretary says ships still pass through the strait\nU.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says 67 ships went through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, similar to traffic before the war began in terms of oil and oil products.\nIran’s joint military command on Saturday said it had closed the strait over Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. The U.S. disputed that announcement.\nWright also told Fox News that Iran has not yet “demined” the strait’s central shipping channel, but the U.S. has opened a separate channel to the south and has been escorting ships through it.\nWright acknowledged that some commercial shippers still have safety concerns.\n              Israel’s military stands by for renewal of combat\nIsrael’s military issued a statement around the time that direct talks began. Its chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, was speaking from southern Lebanon. He said “the ceasefire that has been declared is fragile, and we must maintain a high level of readiness for the renewal of combat operations.”\nHe said the military continues to defend against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and its efforts to rebuild.\n              Previous talks between Vance and Iranian officials lasted nearly a day\nThe last time that Vance met directly with senior Iranian officials for such talks was in early April, days after a ceasefire took effect in the war. Those talks in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad ended after 21 hours without reaching an agreement. Again, Vance was meeting with lead negotiator Qalibaf.\nIt’s now after 4 p.m. in Switzerland.\n              Direct US-Iran talks have begun in Switzerland\nBoth Iran and the White House say four-way talks have begun in Switzerland. Vance is meeting with Iranian officials.\nTrump hopes to get the agreement signed last week back on track. Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group threatens progress on implementation.\nIran says its main focus in these talks is the situation in Lebanon. Israel says it must defend itself from Hezbollah. But the U.S. side wants to get Iran locked into negotiations over its nuclear program, which has long been at the heart of tensions.\n              Trump warns Iran about Hezbollah\nTrump has warned in a post on social media that Iran needs to stop Hezbollah from “causing trouble.”\n“If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!” Trump wrote from Camp David, where he is spending the weekend.\n              Vance says that the Mideast is at a turning point \nThe U.S. vice president spoke as officials were gathering for the start of the U.S.-Iran talks on Sunday. \n“The question before us now is how much more can we accomplish together? Can we turn over a new leaf?” Vance said in brief comments ahead of the talks, dubbed the “Lake Lucerne Summit.”\n“Can we change relations in the Middle East permanently, or do we go back to doing things the old way, which is not our preference, but is certainly very much something that can happen,” Vance added.\nIt was not clear if the Iranians were present during Vance’s remarks. \n              Israel says it killed 2 militants in Gaza involved in Hamas’ financial arm\nThe Israeli military says it killed two militants who were involved in helping transfer up to half a billion dollars to Hamas. The military says the two — Hussein Qadra and Mohammed Farra, who worked with Hamas and the militant group Palestinian Islamic Jihad — were killed in a strike last week.\nIt said on Sunday that the men oversaw a network of couriers and money exchange spots in both Gaza and Turkey that funneled money toward Hamas militants and infrastructure. \nBoth men were killed on Wednesday and buried on Thursday, according to their families. Farra’s family said his father, mother and sister were killed in an Israeli strike earlier in the war.\nThe conflict in Gaza is not part of the U.S-Iran talks underway in Switzerland.\n              Pakistani team meets separately with US, Iranian delegations\nPakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has separately met with JD Vance and with the Iranian delegation at the Bürgenstock Resort near Lucerne in Switzerland where the high-level talks are taking place. \nIslamabad says Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, accompanied Sharif at the meetings. It did not provide further details.\nSharif has repeatedly said Munir played a key role in brokering the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran.\nA video released by Sharif’s office shows him warmly embracing Qalibaf, Iran’s parliament speaker, and Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, as Munir looks on.\n              The head of the UN nuclear watchdog is also at the scene of the talks\nRafael Grossi, chief of the U.N. nuclear watchdog — the International Atomic Energy Agency — met with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on the sidelines of the gathering at the picturesque mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne on Sunday morning.\nThe agency had monitored the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated between the U.S. and Iran under the Obama administration. \nTrump in 2018 withdrew the U.S. from that agreement.\n              Talks in Switzerland will focus on the Israel-Hezbollah war, Iran says\nIran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei says Tehran will mainly focus during the talks on Sunday on the ongoing fighting in Lebanon.\nTehran insists that the deal’s implementation start with a cessation of all fighting — including between Israel and Hezbollah. \nBaghaei said the U.S. “has been unable or unwilling” to hold Israel to the ceasefire.\nIran will meet in the morning with Pakistani and Qatari mediators, and in the afternoon, there will be a four-way meeting including the U.S. negotiating team. There is currently only one day of negotiations planned, Baghaei told the state news agency.\n“The implementation of any document is more important than its signing,” Baghaei also said Sunday.\nIran’s president has said that Iran will maintain its right to a nuclear program.\n“What is certain is that we will never back down from the right to enrich uranium, and the other side is also forced to accept it,” Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday, according to state media.\n              A temporary lull in Israeli strikes in Lebanon\nAs the U.S.-Iran talks were to kick off in Switzerland, a ceasefire appears to be holding in Lebanon, a lull that came after another day of heavy fighting. \nSince the ceasefire, Israeli strikes on Friday and Saturday killed 97 people, including eight women and four children, Lebanese officials said. Five Israeli soldiers were also killed.\nIsrael says it targeted Hezbollah infrastructure on Saturday, including a tunnel network in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Tebnit.\nBut by Sunday morning, residents in southern Lebanon reported a lull in Israeli strikes. There also were no reports of Hezbollah fire from the Israeli side.\nIsrael’s military has received instructions to uphold the ceasefire, and said it is only acting defensively, according to an Israeli military official who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with military guidelines.\n—Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Israel\n              Strait of Hormuz is once again a challenge\nThe strait has emerged as a key focus, with Iran’s joint military command saying on Saturday that it was closed again because of the U.S. “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end the war. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon where Israeli forces are battling the militant Hezbollah group.\nThe U.S. disputed Iran’s announcement, with the U.S. Central Command saying that traffic continues to flow and that 55 merchant ships transited on Saturday with more than 17 million barrels of oil.\nShips began transiting after the interim U.S.-Iran agreement was signed last week. The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran’s ports and now allows Tehran to sell its oil freely — terms that have left some in U.S. Congress asking whether the war was worth it.\nThe interim deal signed by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian gives negotiators 60 days to reach a nuclear agreement, but the time can be extended. \n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post The Latest: Trump threats shake up US-Iran talks in Switzerland on deal’s details first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-international/the-latest-trump-threats-shake-up-us-iran-talks-in-switzerland-on-deals-details/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T08:39:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FSwitzerland_Iran_US_54489.jpg","slug":"the-latest-trump-threats-shake-up-us-iran-talks-in-switzerland-on-deals-details"},{"id":"pd87sa","title":"US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks to continue after Trump shakes talks with threats","excerpt":"OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended, mediators said early Monday, while technical talks will go on there for the rest of the week.\nPakistan and Qatar, the two mediators there, issued a statement making the announc...","content":"OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended, mediators said early Monday, while technical talks will go on there for the rest of the week.\nPakistan and Qatar, the two mediators there, issued a statement making the announcement. The United States did not immediately acknowledge it. Iran, through Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei speaking to the state-run IRNA news agency, said “good progress was made.”\nThe talks mark the start of diplomacy in a 60-day process seeking to reach a permanent deal over the Iran war. But fighting between Israel and the Iranian-back militia Hezbollah in Lebanon continues to threaten the diplomacy.\nMeanwhile, Iran insisted it had again shut the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf crucial to energy shipments. The U.S. said traffic continued.\nTHIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.\nOBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Negotiators expected to work through the night after high-level U.S.-Iran talks on their interim deal to end the war had a tense start Sunday in Switzerland, when Tehran took offense at President Donald Trump ‘s threat to attack and his warning that Iran’s president should watch what he says.\nThe comments from afar — on social media and to news outlets — complicated efforts by Vice President JD Vance and mediators Pakistan and Qatar to keep Iran engaged in discussions meant to address thorny issues like Tehran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and the unfreezing of billions of dollars in Iranian assets.\nBefore anything, however, Iran wants to discuss Lebanon, where Israel’s military has been fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, since the deal halts conflict on all fronts.\n“Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble,” Trump said on social media. “If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!”\n“They would do better to be careful about their statements,” Iran’s lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, said on X after Trump’s comments. “Our armed forces are prepared to respond to them in a different manner. They may keep talking, it is we who act.”\nIranian state media said talks had entered a “difficult phase” and recessed after the “publication of an insulting message by the U.S. President.” The Iranian delegation then met with Qatari mediators and left the negotiating site, state media said.\nVance and U.S. negotiators including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, had met with Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for what Iranian state media said was about 80 minutes.\nIt was not clear when they might meet again. Negotiators were anticipating working through the night, according to a senior U.S. diplomat engaged in the talks.\nThe diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiators also discussed “mechanisms” to ensure the strait remains open and that a ceasefire in southern Lebanon is enforced, along with “robust” discussions on the nuclear issue.\n              Iran first wants to focus on Israeli strikes\n              in Lebanon\nNegotiators are in a 60-day sprint to reach an agreement on the technical details that hold massive implications for the world economy and global security.\n“The question before us now is how much more can we accomplish together? Can we turn over a new leaf?” Vance said as the talks began, and asked whether they could “change relations in the Middle East permanently.”\nThe U.S. wants Iran locked into negotiations over its nuclear program amid concerns it may be used for military purposes, which Iran denies. Vance also wants Tehran to commit to keeping open the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran on Saturday claimed to close. The U.S. has disputed that, saying shipping traffic continued Sunday.\nBut Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told the state news agency that Tehran first wants talks to focus on the conflict in Lebanon.\nA renewed ceasefire in Lebanon, brokered on Saturday, appeared to be holding, and Israel’s military said it would lift movement restrictions for residents near the border with Lebanon on Monday morning — another sign of calm.\nBut neither Israel nor Hezbollah is a signatory to the U.S.-Iran deal, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep his forces in southern Lebanon until any threat to Israel is eliminated. Hezbollah has refused to halt attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing.\n              Sharp words are exchanged over Iran’s nuclear program\nThe agreement signed by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian immediately allows Tehran to sell its oil freely and paves the way for Iran to tap into billions of dollars in assets that are currently frozen. A member of Iran’s negotiating team told state television that draft wording was reached about “temporary sanctions waivers for oil and petroleum derivatives.”\nThe agreement also calls for Iran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, believed to be buried under nuclear sites that were targeted in U.S. strikes a year ago.\nPezeshkian, however, declared Sunday that “we will never back down from the right to enrich uranium, and the other side is also forced to accept it,” according to Iran’s state media.\nTrump, in a telephone interview with Fox News, later warned that the Iranian president should watch what he says and threatened to take over Iran, in comments relayed by a Fox correspondent.\nIran had cautiously approached the talks given its previous experience with U.S. negotiations on the nuclear issue, which twice in the past year were interrupted by military strikes.\n              The deal has stirred much controversy\nVance has said he planned to be in Switzerland for “a day or two,” leaving much of the detailed negotiations to be led by Witkoff and Kushner. His role in the talks has heightened scrutiny at a time when he’s considering a 2028 presidential campaign.\nTrump and Vance have come under searing criticism from parts of their own party for the deal, with Republican hard-liners unfavorably likening it to the nuclear agreement signed by the Obama administration that Trump and Republicans have insisted did nothing to terminate Iran’s nuclear program.\nThe new agreement says commercial vessels can pass through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days without charge, but does not preclude future fees imposed by Iran. Trump made his own threat Saturday to levy U.S. tolls if there is no deal with Iran in 60 days, insisting that the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.”\nThe Trump administration has been working to reassure global markets that the war has been merely a blip on oil prices, as Americans complain about high gasoline prices ahead of peak summer travel. After the deal was announced, oil futures dropped almost 8%.\nMarkets are expected to closely track the progress of talks when they open for trading Sunday evening.\n___\nKim reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Munir Ahmed in Islamabad, Amir Vahdat in Tehran, Iran, and Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Israel, contributed to this report.\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks to continue after Trump shakes talks with threats first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-international/us-iran-negotiations-end-technical-talks-to-continue-after-trump-shakes-talks-with-threats/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T04:01:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FVance_42486.jpg","slug":"us-iran-negotiations-end-technical-talks-to-continue-after-trump-shakes-talks-with-threats"},{"id":"ah82v5","title":"2 motorcyclists seriously hurt in Farmington crash","excerpt":"Two motorcyclists were seriously injured after a crash in Farmington on Saturday evening.\n\n\n\nFarmington officers responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of Highway 3 and Spruce Street around 6:40 p.m., according to a social media post from Farmington police.\n\n\n\nIn a later update from...","content":"Two motorcyclists were seriously injured after a crash in Farmington on Saturday evening.\n\n\n\nFarmington officers responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of Highway 3 and Spruce Street around 6:40 p.m., according to a social media post from Farmington police.\n\n\n\nIn a later update from the Minnesota State Patrol, Troopers said a Toyota Rav 4  was travelling north on Highway 3 when it’s driver attempted to make a U-turn from the center lane of the roadway as it approached Spruce Street. \n\n\n\nAs it turned, it crossed over the left lane of traffic, causing a Harley-Davidson with a driver and passenger to collide with the Rav. \n\n\n\nBoth motorcyclists were seriously injured, sustaining life-threatening injuries. Both have been identified by the State Patrol as men from Farmington aged 58 and 60. \n\n\n\nNo one in the Rav 4 was injured. \nThe post 2 motorcyclists seriously hurt in Farmington crash first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/2-motorcyclists-seriously-hurt-in-farmington-crash/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-21T02:41:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fpolice-lights-minneapolis-10-23-25.jpg","slug":"2-motorcyclists-seriously-hurt-in-farmington-crash"},{"id":"71rnhz","title":"Mystic Lake Amphitheater opens in Shakopee: Minnesota musicians kick off inaugural season","excerpt":"Fans packed the gates for the grand opening of Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Minnesota’s newest outdoor concert venue.","content":"Fans packed the gates for the grand opening of Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Minnesota’s newest outdoor concert venue.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/mystic-lake-amphitheater-opens-shakopee-minnesota-musicians-kick-off-inaugural-season","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Leon.Purvis@fox.com (Leon Purvis)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T02:35:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F9p-ml-amphitheater-open-_-leon-purvis_00.00.39.58.jpg","slug":"mystic-lake-amphitheater-opens-in-shakopee-minnesota-musicians-kick-off-inaugural-season"},{"id":"ytt1jo","title":"Burnsville shooting: Suspect in custody after theft sparks fight, leaves 1 hurt","excerpt":"A theft report quickly escalated into a shooting and arrest in Burnsville on Saturday afternoon.","content":"A theft report quickly escalated into a shooting and arrest in Burnsville on Saturday afternoon.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-shooting-suspect-custody-after-theft-sparks-fight-leaves-1-hurt","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Madison.Hunter@fox.com (Madison Hunter)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T01:29:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2F78b9ff20-Generic-police-lights-2-11.jpg","slug":"burnsville-shooting-suspect-in-custody-after-theft-sparks-fight-leaves-1-hurt"},{"id":"opj2nw","title":"State Patrol investigating fatal crash with semi in Watonwan County","excerpt":"A person is dead after a crash with a semi on Highway 60 in southern Minnesota on Saturday.\n\n\n\nA State Patrol report says a Ford Bronco, driven by a man with one female passenger, was traveling southbound on 660th Avenue in Watonwan County when it collided with a semi heading westbound on Highway...","content":"A person is dead after a crash with a semi on Highway 60 in southern Minnesota on Saturday.\n\n\n\nA State Patrol report says a Ford Bronco, driven by a man with one female passenger, was traveling southbound on 660th Avenue in Watonwan County when it collided with a semi heading westbound on Highway 60.\n\n\n\nState Patrol officials say one 83-year-old Wayne Gary Hanson of Butterfield, MN, was killed in the crash. He had been driving the Bronco. His passenger, an 83-year-old woman of Butterfield, sustained life-threatening injuries. \n\n\n\nThe driver of the semi, a 43-year-old Marshall man, was uninjured in the crash.\n\n\n\nMore information is expected on Sunday morning. Check back for updates.\nThe post State Patrol investigating fatal crash with semi in Watonwan County first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/state-patrol-investigating-fatal-crash-with-semi-in-watonwan-county/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-21T01:00:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2F0826-3RD-AVE-SHOOTING-SCENE-KSTP_BCMP01_mxf_00.07.51.58.jpg","slug":"state-patrol-investigating-fatal-crash-with-semi-in-watonwan-county"},{"id":"ifzont","title":"Child seriously injured after being struck by car while playing in alley","excerpt":"A child was seriously injured after a car hit them in an alley in Minneapolis on Saturday morning.\n\n\n\nMinneapolis police say a child was playing in an alley near 29th Avenue North and Lyndale Avenue North around 11:30 a.m. when a car hit them. The child was brought to the hospital with potentiall...","content":"A child was seriously injured after a car hit them in an alley in Minneapolis on Saturday morning.\n\n\n\nMinneapolis police say a child was playing in an alley near 29th Avenue North and Lyndale Avenue North around 11:30 a.m. when a car hit them. The child was brought to the hospital with potentially-life-threatening injuries, police added.\n\n\n\nThe child’s age was not released by law enforcement.\n\n\n\nThe driver of the car stayed at the scene and is cooperating with law enforcement, Minneapolis police said.\n\n\n\nThere have been no arrests at this time.\nThe post Child seriously injured after being struck by car while playing in alley first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/child-seriously-injured-after-being-struck-by-car-while-playing-in-alley/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-21T00:51:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2F0520-MR-MPLS-HOLDEN-ST-SCENE_mp4_00.02.12.08.jpg","slug":"child-seriously-injured-after-being-struck-by-car-while-playing-in-alley"},{"id":"ra06nn","title":"5-year-old girl killed in crash on I-494 in Sunfish Lake","excerpt":"A 5-year-old girl has died after a van she was in crashed in Sunfish Lake Saturday morning.","content":"A 5-year-old girl has died after a van she was in crashed in Sunfish Lake Saturday morning.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/5-year-old-girl-killed-crash-i-494-sunfish-lake","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"Madison.Hunter@fox.com (Madison Hunter)","publishDate":"2026-06-20T23:19:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox9.com%2Fwww.fox9.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F06202026-i494-crash-lambert_kmspd051_186_mp4_00.00.15.27.jpg","slug":"5-year-old-girl-killed-in-crash-on-i-494-in-sunfish-lake"},{"id":"4kooji","title":"Hailstorm slams Roseville and St. Paul, leaving cars ‘like a bag of marbles hit them’","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Hail damage help \n\n\n\nRoseville residents spent Saturday morning clearing branches, leaves and piles of ha...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Hail damage help \n\n\n\nRoseville residents spent Saturday morning clearing branches, leaves and piles of hail after a fast‑moving storm dropped pea-sized to golf-ball-sized ice in minutes.\n\n\n\nRELATED: GALLERY: Hail, severe thunderstorms roll through Minnesota\n\n\n\nWhat looked like snow piling up in June left behind cracked branches, shredded plants, and dents on cars from Roseville to Maplewood, North St. Paul, and Woodbury.\n\n\n\nMost of the hail had melted by sunrise, but pockets of ice were still intact in shaded yards and along driveways. A neighbor’s time‑lapse video showed hail stacking several inches deep in about eight minutes.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourtesy: Dane Messall\n\n\n\nRoseville neighbors describe sudden impact\n\n\n\nDane Messall said the storm hit fast.\n\n\n\n“There is just a ton of leaves everywhere,” Messall said.\n\n\n\nHe spent the morning clearing debris and checking for damage.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Damage to plants,” he said. “I do not know about physical damage to my roof yet. My car was in the garage, so I am not too worried about that.”\n\n\n\nMessall said the hail ranged from pea-sized to marble-sized, adding he was worried it could have been worse.\n\n\n\n“I just did not want it to turn into golf ball size hail, because that is when windows get broken, and cars actually get destroyed,” he said.\n\n\n\nAnother Roseville resident, Mary Jaeger, said the hail hitting her home was much larger.\n\n\n\n“It was at least cherry-sized to golf-sized hail that was just pelting the deck, the backyard, the house,” Jaeger said.\n\n\n\nShe said the ice built up quickly and lingered long after the storm passed.\n\n\n\n“It was pretty significant, and it was wild, and it did not melt for hours,” she said.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe hail also cracked one of her trees. “It was not safe to keep the branches,” Jaeger said.\n\n\n\nHer uncle spent the morning cutting down the damaged limbs.\n\n\n\nKee Kong, a technician with KMF Paintless Dent Removal and Auto Detailing, said the storm left dents across nearly every surface of the vehicles.\n\n\n\n“We are seeing a lot of anywhere from dime to half-dollar size damage on hoods and roofs,” Kong said. “The damage was pretty intense, and we had a few cars here that had a back taillight broken. It was a pretty crazy storm.”\n\n\n\nKong said the wind drove the hail sideways, leaving parked cars with damage typically seen only when vehicles are moving.\n\n\n\nHe said the business received several calls immediately after the storm. “I think everybody just wants information. I think everybody is a little worried. It does not happen every day, so there are concerns out there,” Kong said.\n\n\n\nKong said the first step for drivers is to contact their insurance company.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“You want to give your insurance a call, get a claim going,” he said. “Give them the date and kind of a general location.”\n\n\n\nHe said repairs from this storm could cost between $2,500 and $4,000.\n\n\n\n“It sounds kind of high, but, like I said, this storm was pretty crazy,” Kong said. “Outside of that, on your normal hail, if it is pea-sized or dime-sized, you are looking at anywhere from $1,000 to above $3,000.”\n\n\n\nKong explained how technicians work to remove dents without damaging the paint.\n\n\n\n“We are trying to not damage the paint,” he said. “A lot of times we will try to massage it from below with tools and push down from the top and massage back up so we can level it out.”\n\n\n\nHe said the number of dents on each car makes the work time-consuming. “It is a numbers game. It is a bag of marbles dropped by your car,” he said.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKong said some cars may wait up to a week for repairs.\n\n\n\n“It is tedious and playing with hot water that we do here,” he said. He also warned drivers to take windshield cracks seriously, even though he is not a glass specialist.\n\n\n\n“It is glass. It will eventually want to expand and crack out,” Kong said. “Reach out to a glass company and ask what the next step is.”\nThe post Hailstorm slams Roseville and St. Paul, leaving cars ‘like a bag of marbles hit them’ first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/hailstorm-slams-roseville-and-st-paul-leaving-cars-like-a-bag-of-marbles-hit-them/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-21T00:38:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F1000034285-e1782002154376.jpeg","slug":"hailstorm-slams-roseville-and-st-paul-leaving-cars-like-a-bag-of-marbles-hit-them"},{"id":"biiob2","title":"Two of the internet’s hottest food trends make their way to the Twin Cities","excerpt":"Sushi push pops and dotcakes have gone viral online, and now they’re popping up at local restaurants and bakeries. Here’s where to find them.","content":"Sushi push pops and dotcakes have gone viral online, and now they’re popping up at local restaurants and bakeries. Here’s where to find them.","url":"https://www.startribune.com/two-of-the-internets-hottest-food-trends-make-their-way-to-the-twin-cities/601855012","source":"Star Tribune","author":"Star Tribune","publishDate":"2026-06-21T11:00:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"two-of-the-internets-hottest-food-trends-make-their-way-to-the-twin-cities"},{"id":"ju44c9","title":"Aurora clinches division championship with 4-1 win over River Light","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnesota Aurora Postgame Interviews 6-20-26 \n\n\n\nEagan, MN – Minnesota Aurora FC clinched a fifth straigh...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Minnesota Aurora Postgame Interviews 6-20-26 \n\n\n\nEagan, MN – Minnesota Aurora FC clinched a fifth straight Heartland Division title and a spot in the USL W League playoffs with a 4-1 win over River Light FC on Saturday at TCO Stadium.\n\n\n\nAurora improved to 10-0-0 on the season and finished its home schedule unbeaten.\n\n\n\nAi Kitagawa scored twice and added an assist, increasing her season total to 11 goals. Flavie Dubé had a goal and an assist, and Amelia Brown scored her first goal of the season.\n\n\n\n***Click video box at the top of the page for postgame interviews***\n\n\n\nKitagawa opened the scoring in the 14th minute off a through ball from Dubé. River Light tied it in the 27th on a header from Victoria Adams — the first goal allowed by Aurora this season.\n\n\n\nMinnesota regained the lead in first-half stoppage time on Dubé’s breakaway finish and extended it in the 51st minute when Kitagawa scored again on a cross from Gracie Dunaway. Brown added a late goal in the 81st minute.\n\n\n\nAurora will play its final two regular-season games on the road before the playoffs begin the weekend of July 3-5.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Aurora clinches division championship with 4-1 win over River Light first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/aurora-clinches-division-championship-with-4-1-win-over-river-light/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-21T00:23:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAmelia-Brown-and-Ai-Kitagawa-scaled.jpg","slug":"aurora-clinches-division-championship-with-4-1-win-over-river-light"},{"id":"ejl0fk","title":"Special Olympics USA Games week starts in Blaine with torch run","excerpt":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Ceremonial torch arrives \n\n\n\nThe Special Olympics USA Games are getting underway in Blaine this weekend.\n...","content":"@keyframes spin {\n                        0% { transform:rotate(0deg); }\n                        100% { transform:rotate(360deg); }\n                    }\n                \n            \n        Ceremonial torch arrives \n\n\n\nThe Special Olympics USA Games are getting underway in Blaine this weekend.\n\n\n\nFestivities started Saturday with a ceremonial law enforcement torch run that brought together police officers and Special Olympics athletes.\n\n\n\nBank of America President Lucas Giambelluca, whose company is sponsoring the games, said the economic impact on the Twin Cities will be significant.\n\n\n\n“The economic impact… is estimated at $70 million; you’re going to have 10s of thousands of volunteers, so really the numbers are staggering, it’s amazing,” said Giambelluca.\n\n\n\nVolunteer Nabil Gubash came to take part in the torch run with his cousin Johnny. Gubash will also be volunteering throughout the week.\n\n\n\n“He’s [Johnny] going to be involved in Special Olympics in the near future; bowling is one of the things that he likes to do,” Gubash said.\n\n\n\nGiambelluca added more volunteers are still welcome and encouraged people to visit the Special Olympics website or come cheer from the stands during the different sports.\n\n\n\n“Even though there are thousands of volunteers that are already signed up, there’s always room for more, so if people are interested, they should head out to the Special Olympics site and volunteer. There are fans in the stands for all the different sports, so if you can’t volunteer, just come out and root on these amazing athletes,” said Giambelluca.\n\n\n\nGubash said the week is about supporting athletes and their abilities.\n\n\n\n“I encourage anybody to come out; it’s not about disability, it’s about ability. These guys are impressive; they motivate me, they make me want to be a better person in life, so I encourage you to attend one of these events,” said Gubash.\n\n\n\nThe torch run marked the start of a busy week in Minnesota for the Special Olympics USA Games.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Special Olympics USA Games week starts in Blaine with torch run first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/special-olympics-usa-games-week-starts-in-blaine-with-torch-run/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Emily Baude","publishDate":"2026-06-21T00:22:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FHEADLINES_VO-SPECIAL-OLYMPICS_00.00.13.58.jpg","slug":"special-olympics-usa-games-week-starts-in-blaine-with-torch-run"},{"id":"vmrp6g","title":"Missing 15-year-old last seen in Brooklyn Park Friday evening","excerpt":"Help is needed to locate a missing 15-year-old who has not been seen since Friday night.\n\n\n\nAccording to authorities, Bushra Othman Alsso was last seen in the area of the 9400 block of Decatur Drive North in Brooklyn Park around 8:53 p.m. and has not been seen since.\n\n\n\nAlsso is described as bein...","content":"Help is needed to locate a missing 15-year-old who has not been seen since Friday night.\n\n\n\nAccording to authorities, Bushra Othman Alsso was last seen in the area of the 9400 block of Decatur Drive North in Brooklyn Park around 8:53 p.m. and has not been seen since.\n\n\n\nAlsso is described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 110 pounds, with blue hair and brown eyes.  \n\n\n\nShe was last seen wearing white pants and a pink sweater.\n\n\n\nAnyone who has information on her whereabouts should call Hennepin County Dispatch at 952-258-5321. \nThe post Missing 15-year-old last seen in Brooklyn Park Friday evening first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/missing-15-year-old-last-seen-in-brooklyn-park-friday-evening/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"Ryan Pattee","publishDate":"2026-06-20T19:27:29.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBushra-Othman-Alsso-Missing-Person-Photo.jpg","slug":"missing-15-year-old-last-seen-in-brooklyn-park-friday-evening"},{"id":"et5r66","title":"TSA sounds alarm after World Cup fans pack their bags with American staple","excerpt":"As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.","content":"As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.","url":"https://www.fox9.com/news/tsa-world-cup-fans-pack-bags-ranch","source":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","author":"FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)","publishDate":"2026-06-19T16:17:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffifa-world-cup-travel-fox-news-getty-scaled.jpg","slug":"tsa-sounds-alarm-after-world-cup-fans-pack-their-bags-with-american-staple"},{"id":"69dfp1","title":"Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her stunning comeback at age 44","excerpt":"It’s been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport.\nStill, seeing the single-sentence announcement from The All England Club that the 23-time Grand Slam champion will play sin...","content":"It’s been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport.\nStill, seeing the single-sentence announcement from The All England Club that the 23-time Grand Slam champion will play singles at Wimbledon was stunning nonetheless.\n“Serena Williams (USA) receives the final ladies’ singles wild card,” read the key line in Sunday’s announcement.\nAt age 44, Williams will actually play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon after already accepting a wild card for the doubles competition with older sister Venus.\n“This is not a drill,” Wimbledon said on its social media accounts Sunday.\nCommented the WTA Tour, “Name a more iconic return…we’ll wait.”\nWimbledon held open the eighth and final women’s singles wild card spot until Williams made up her mind. As recently as earlier this week after losing a doubles match in Berlin, she appeared to be waffling over the decision.\n“Oh my gosh, there are some left?” she replied when she was told there was still a wild card spot open. Wild cards are special invitations handed out by tournament organizers, which allow former champions and others access to the main draw without the necessary entry qualifications. But then she mused about her readiness for it.\n“Do you think I’m ready for singles?” she asked a reporter and then turned to doubles partner Karolina Muchova to ask what she thought.\n“I think I would be interested in it,” the Czech player responded.\n“That’s the question of the hour, right?” Williams said. “I don’t know. I don’t know. I wonder why there’s — I don’t know.”\nWell, now that Williams has made up her mind, the big remaining question is how she can physically handle singles play after so long.\nSerena’s most-recent singles match was a loss to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the 2022 U.S. Open. At the time, she said she didn’t want to use the word “retiring” and instead declared that she was “evolving” away from tennis.\nOf Williams’ 23 Grand Slam titles in singles, seven have come at Wimbledon. She’s also won 14 Grand Slams in doubles, all with Venus, and six of them at Wimbledon.\nSerena also swept the singles and doubles (with Venus) titles at the 2012 London Olympics, when the tennis competition was held on the hallowed grass of the All England Club.\nWimbledon starts in eight days.\nSerena won a doubles match with partner Victoria Mboko at Queen’s Club last week but then the pair had to withdraw after Mboko injured her knee in a singles match.\nIn another doubles match at the Berlin Open on Tuesday, Serena and Muchova were beaten by Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe.\nAs of Sunday, Serena had not entered the singles draws of any grass-court tuneup tournaments before Wimbledon.\nShe will learn who her first-round opponent is on Friday when the singles draws for Wimbledon are held.\n___\nAP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her stunning comeback at age 44 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-sports/serena-williams-will-play-singles-at-wimbledon-in-her-stunning-comeback-at-age-44/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:37:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FAPTOPIX_Germany_Berlin_Tennis_Open_13721.jpg","slug":"serena-williams-will-play-singles-at-wimbledon-in-her-stunning-comeback-at-age-44"},{"id":"p0mvot","title":"Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation","excerpt":"LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation, the All England Club announced Sunday.\nThe move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.\nAnd it means...","content":"LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation, the All England Club announced Sunday.\nThe move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.\nAnd it means that Williams will play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon after already accepting a wild card for the doubles competition with older sister Venus.\n“This is not a drill,” Wimbledon said on its social media accounts.\nSerena’s last singles match was a loss to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the 2022 U.S. Open. At the time, she said she didn’t want to use the word “retiring” and instead declared that she was “evolving” away from tennis.\nSerena has won 23 Grand Slam titles in singles, including seven at Wimbledon. She’s also won 14 Grand Slams in doubles, all with Venus, and six of them at Wimbledon.\nWimbledon starts in eight days.\nSerena won a doubles match with partner Victoria Mboko at Queen’s Club last week but then the pair had to withdraw after Mboko injured her knee in a singles match.\nIn another doubles match at the Berlin Open on Tuesday, Serena and partner Karolina Muchova were beaten by Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe.\n___\nAP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis\n\nCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.\nThe post Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.","url":"https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-sports/serena-williams-will-play-singles-at-wimbledon-after-accepting-a-wild-card-invitation/","source":"KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)","author":"James Monical","publishDate":"2026-06-21T19:37:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theminneapolis.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkstp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fapimg%2F2026%2F06%2FAPTOPIX_Germany_Berlin_Tennis_Open_13721.jpg","slug":"serena-williams-will-play-singles-at-wimbledon-after-accepting-a-wild-card-invitation"},{"id":"kqehei","title":"Flanagan vs. Craig: Top Democrat Senate candidates face off in 1st debate","excerpt":"The two leading Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate faced off in their first and possibly only debate as they compete for the seat being vacated by U.S. Sen. Tina Smith.","content":"The two leading Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate faced off in their first and possibly only debate as they compete for the seat being vacated by U.S. Sen. 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The old one is racist.","content":"Let’s admit it. 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