Mall of America is getting Bubble Planet, a bubble‑themed immersive attraction with ball pits, LED rooms and VR. The mall says sessions will run about 60–90 minutes.

Nine years after the 2017 drive‑by that killed Jonathan O’Shaughnessy, his family still mourns and collects donations while pressing for tips and answers. The case remains open and a $50,000 reward is active.

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.

Muggy morning and highs near 85°F in Minneapolis. Isolated afternoon-to-evening storms are possible—have a rain plan for evening events.

Attorney General Keith Ellison sued a Mankato couple after rat poison left on their lawn reportedly sickened dogs; a temporary restraining order requires removal and inspection.

Police found a decomposed body near Wentworth Library in West St. Paul; the Hennepin County Medical Examiner is reviewing the death while investigators seek tips.

A man was shot at a bonfire in Oakdale Thursday night and taken to Regions Hospital; police searched the area with help from a state helicopter but had not located suspects.

Jacob Wagner, co-owner of South Ridge Ranch Bacon, died after a motorcycle crash near Hudson. Local markets and friends posted remembrances online.

Disciplinary records show Officer Joseph Klimmek was discharged after he liked a Facebook comment calling for the lynching of a Black suspect. The case renews scrutiny of social‑media rules at MPD.

A late-night shooting in Edina left one person seriously injured and prompted a police investigation. Authorities say the probe is ongoing.

St. Paul's ARPA‑backed Medical Debt Reset erased $15.4M for about 14,000 residents — far short of the city's $100M pledge. The council reclassified the remaining money in June after hospitals declined further sales.

A juvenile was arrested after Brooklyn Park police say ammunition was stolen from Fleet Farm and a brief pursuit was called off for safety.

A July 1 pursuit in Crystal ended when officers say a flamethrower was tossed toward squad cars; investigators recovered suspected fentanyl, a handgun and drugs.