Lt. Tyler Uthe of the Minnesota State Patrol died on Wednesday; the Carver County Sheriff’s Office extended condolences on Facebook. Records show he served as a patrol lieutenant active in traffic‑safety work.

One person was detained after shots were reported in the 5300 block of 81st Avenue North in Brooklyn Park. No injuries were reported and the investigation remains active.

Bigos is seeking roughly $5M in TIF to convert Cray/Galtier Plaza into 166 apartments; the HRA and City Council will consider the plan after a June 10 hearing.

Partly cloudy this morning with afternoon storm chances and highs near 84°F. Dry Saturday, then hotter — 90s possible mid‑week.

Council member Jason Chavez reports ICE vehicles in Powderhorn and Corcoran this morning. Neighbors and groups are watching and sharing resources.

The Minnesota BCA says its Violent Crime Reduction Unit is on Minneapolis streets this week to help seize illegal guns and arrest violent offenders during Operation Safe Summer.

Dakota County officials warned of a sudden spike in overdoses this week and urged residents to carry naloxone and learn the warning signs. The task force says fentanyl may be in the local supply.

Leaders clashed over renewing ShotSpotter as MPD launches Operation Safe Summer; the council has ordered an independent effectiveness review.

Pangea World Theater bought 3020 Minnehaha Ave and is building a community-focused performance and rehearsal home with $3.37M raised toward a $6M goal. The project is backed by McKnight and neighborhood partners.

A downtown Granite Falls bakery is promoting "Nuclear Family Month" this June with specials and merch. The move has split residents and drawn statewide attention.

Saint Paul’s Hamline Midway Library reopens July 18 with a grand-opening celebration featuring music, food, public art and sustainability upgrades.

A Minneapolis nonprofit and city planners are mapping a Bike Share 2.0 to bring back a docked, equitable bikeshare using e‑bikes and smart docks after Nice Ride ended in 2023.

A missing teenage girl was found inside a cardboard box in an Oakdale home and two residents have been charged, according to initial reporting.