Rotary Club’s parade starts at 2:30 p.m. downtown with family activities all afternoon and fireworks over Lake Ann Park at about 10 p.m.

The 43rd ESFNA soccer tournament filled Twin Cities venues and markets even as immigration enforcement fears linger.

Ramsey County approved a lease letting Meridian Behavioral Health (EOSIS) operate withdrawal-management services at the county-owned St. Paul detox space beginning July 1, 2026. The move is part of a planned shift from county-run care to community providers.

About 65 Allina Health hospice nurses have filed a 10‑day strike notice and plan to picket July 6 over denied raises, staffing and time for end‑of‑life care.

First Independence Bank opened a St. Paul branch at 627 University Avenue West, positioning a new hub for banking, financial education and small-business support in Frogtown.

The Minneapolis NAACP says years of neglect at Heritage Park left families in unsafe apartments and called for the public-housing director to resign. Residents and leaders are demanding audits and repairs.

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.