Lavender Magazine, a fixture of Twin Cities queer life since 1995, abruptly ended its run this week as Pride approached. Staff were told the final issue came with little notice.

Twin Cities Pride returns June 27–28 at Loring Park with new support tents, a 61‑foot rubber duck and a citywide safety plan aimed at keeping big crowds secure.

Blaine Festival returns this Friday–Sunday at Aquatore Park with free live music, carnival rides, a parade and family activities.

A North 5 ticket worth $117,700 was sold in Ramsey and a Powerball with Power Play worth $100,000 was sold in Brooklyn Park, the Minnesota Lottery says.

The Hmong International Freedom Festival returns to McMurray Field next weekend with sports, vendors and cultural performances; organizers expect tens of thousands.

A dispute over lists, a pulled student story and a contested contract clause has split families at St. Paul Academy, culminating in the dismissal of a ninth-grader. The rift has pushed trustees and parents to demand clearer policies and more transparency.

A sinkhole beneath the bleachers has closed the St. Francis High School stadium indefinitely, pushing summer programs offsite while officials assess a costly repair.

The parents of Annunciation shooting survivor Lydia Kaiser, backed by the ACLJ, say Roblox hosted a Sandy Hook‑style simulation and are demanding proof of removal and new safety steps.

Parents and providers rallied in Minneapolis as data and frontline testimony make clear the state’s child-care system is strained; advocates pushed for a universal model.

A stretch of Blaisdell Avenue now carries Officer Jamal Mitchell’s name after a ceremony at the corner where he was killed while responding to a 2024 shooting. City leaders and family members unveiled commemorative signs and called the dedication a lasting tribute.

Two dogs were attacked by coyotes in Bloomington; both survived and are recovering. Officials are urging residents to secure garbage and supervise pets.

A tenant-rights 'right-to-repair' ordinance has qualified for St. Paul’s November ballot, promising faster fixes for renters while raising legal questions. Organizers will now pivot to a fall campaign.

City Hall's rotunda will host a public drag show at 8 a.m. Thursday as the council marks Pride Month. Mayor Jacob Frey and council members will attend.