Local News Digest.

Two Charged in $1.5M Medicaid Fraud Scheme Top Today's Golden Valley & West Metro Digest

The day's top West Metro story is the Medicaid fraud announcement: Attorney General Keith Ellison said Monday that his office's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has charged two separate cases alleging more than $1.5 millio...

Twin Cities Named Nation's Most Distressed Commercial Real Estate Market — Report Raises Homeowner Tax Questions

Twin Cities metro named most distressed commercial real estate market in the nation — and the report warns homeowners could feel it

A quiet day for Golden Valley-specific headlines — the closest item to our coverage area comes from neighboring Hopkins:

Cedrick Frazier and Anders Folk Advance to November Ballot for Hennepin County Attorney

Residents in Golden Valley and the surrounding west metro communities had their voices heard in a record-shattering primary election on Tuesday. The most closely watched local race narrows the field for Hennepin Count...

Cedrick Frazier and Anders Folk Advance to November for Hennepin County Attorney; Plus Twin Cities Primary Takeaways

Residents across Golden Valley and the surrounding west metro communities turned out for a busy primary day on Tuesday, with the U.S. Department of Justice deploying 20 federal observers to monitor polling places acro...

Bicyclist Injured in Golden Valley Crash at Highway 55 and Theodore Wirth Parkway

Our community’s top story today is a traffic incident close to home. According to KARE11, a 52-year-old woman was struck by a car while riding her bicycle at the intersection of Theodore Wirth Parkway and Highway 55 i...

Bicyclist Injured in Golden Valley Crash at Theodore Wirth Parkway and Highway 55

Our community's top story today is out of Golden Valley, where a 52-year-old female bicyclist was injured after being struck by a car. The collision occurred at the busy intersection of Theodore Wirth Parkway and High...

Rabid Bat Discovered in Golden Valley Home Attic Colony

Golden Valley residents should be aware of a recent public health incident in the area. A rabid bat was found inside a local Golden Valley home this week. Upon inspection, animal control technicians discovered a colon...

Rabid Bat Colony Discovered in Golden Valley Home

Golden Valley residents should remain cautious after a rabid bat was discovered in a local home. Pest control technicians responding to the property found an entire colony of bats residing in the home's attic. This se...

Support grows for Robbinsdale Schools tax levy as Minneapolis prepares for steep budget cuts

Residents in the Robbinsdale school district—which serves parts of Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale—are eyeing a potential property tax bump. There is growing community support to increase local prope...

Support Grows for Property Tax Bump to Bolster Robbinsdale Schools

Residents in the Robbinsdale School District—which serves parts of Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale—are seeing growing momentum behind a proposal to increase property taxes. The levy bump is aimed at ...

Plymouth Redevelopment Could Ease Property Taxes; St. Paul Set to Clear Pig's Eye Encampment

While Golden Valley itself is relatively quiet on the news front today, neighboring communities are seeing impactful developments. In Plymouth, city officials are spotlighting a major redevelopment that has significan...

West Metro Property Tax Watch: Plymouth Redevelopment Could Ease Burden as Minneapolis Safety Commissioner Announces Exit

While Golden Valley and our immediate surrounding neighborhoods like Crystal, New Hope, and St. Louis Park have a relatively quiet day on the local civic beat, regional development is making waves just down the highwa...

FBI Investigates Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Systems as Nine State Systems Targeted

Good morning, Golden Valley! Here is your daily local news roundup for Monday, August 3, 2026.

FBI Investigates Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Systems as Missing Minneapolis Teens Are Found Safe

Federal Authorities Investigate Cyberattacks on Over 30 Minnesota Water Systems

While the west metro is having a quieter news day, Golden Valley and broader Hennepin County residents have a unique opportunity to get involved locally. Hennepin County is currently accepting submissions for its elec...

Historic Pearson's Candy announces closure, Minneapolis confirms new fire chief, and the Lynx keep rolling

It’s a relatively quiet day on the hyperlocal front for Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, and St. Louis Park, but the broader metro is buzzing with major headlines impacting Hennepin County residents.

MPD's Non-Fatal Shooting Unit Makes Early Impact; St. Paul Mayor Under Investigation

It’s a quieter day on the municipal beat in Golden Valley, but the broader west metro is seeing notable public safety developments. Just north of us in Brooklyn Park, police have announced that a second suspect was ar...

Cyberattacks Target Metro Water Systems; St. Paul Mayor Under Investigation for Sexual Harassment

Golden Valley and its immediate neighbors—Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, and St. Louis Park—are enjoying a quieter day in the headlines, though residents across the West Metro are keeping a close eye on regional infr...

Robbinsdale Schools Face Pushback Over $400M+ Bond as Metro Braces for Extreme Heat

Residents in our neighboring suburbs are closely watching the Robbinsdale Area Schools, which is actively seeking voter support for a massive bond referendum. The district's ask, which could total more than $400 milli...

Robbinsdale Schools Face Pushback Over $400M Bond as Extreme Heat Grips the Metro

The Robbinsdale school district is facing growing pushback as it seeks voter support for a bond referendum that could exceed $400 million. District leaders are actively campaigning for the funds to address facility ne...

Slavic Experience Returns to St. Louis Park; MPD Boosts Uptown Patrols After Nightclub Shooting

Your Golden Valley Weekend Digest: Brooklyn Park Assault Suspect Was on Supervised Release, VA Women's Clinic Opens, and Local Sports Roundup

It's shaping up to be another hot summer weekend across the Twin Cities, and there is plenty to do right in our backyard! Whether you're staying close to Golden Valley or venturing over to nearby Robbinsdale, Crystal,...

Golden Valley's Damascus Way Lands Nearly $200K in State Restorative Justice Grants

Golden Valley's Damascus Way Secures State Grant in $2M Restorative Justice Push

Golden Valley's own Damascus Way is landing nearly $200,000 as part of a $2.04 million state investment in restorative practices. The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families announced the funding to help...

Aftermath of Uptown Shooting: Minneapolis Officials Delay Nightclub Liquor License

Good morning, Golden Valley! It’s a relatively quiet day on the hyperlocal front for Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, and St. Louis Park today. However, the intense heat and broader metro public safety u...

Heat Advisory and Air Quality Alert in Effect Across the Twin Cities Metro

Good morning, Golden Valley! While it’s a relatively quiet day in our immediate neighborhoods, a sweltering heatwave and a turbulent weekend across the broader Minneapolis-St. Paul metro are dominating today's headlin...

Heat and Poor Air Quality Persist Across the Metro Following a Violent Weekend in Minneapolis

While it’s been a relatively quiet weekend in Golden Valley, residents heading to neighboring communities have plenty to look forward to. Minnesota's largest Peruvian Festival is set to take place on July 26 in Columb...

Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alert for Golden Valley and West Metro

There aren't any major municipal headlines specifically out of Golden Valley, Crystal, or New Hope today, but a broad air quality alert directly impacts our outdoor plans. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has is...

Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts Across Metro; I-494 Weekend Closure Could Snarl West Suburb Commutes

No Golden Valley-specific stories made today's cycle, but two items deserve attention from west metro readers. **If you commute via I-494, listen up:** a full weekend closure of a segment of Interstate 494 in the sout...

Hazardous Air Quality Smothers Golden Valley & West Metro; Minneapolis Rejects Drone Program

It’s been a relatively quiet news day right here in Golden Valley, but the biggest story affecting our city—along with neighboring Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale, and St. Louis Park—is the historically poor air qualit...

Navigating Theodore Wirth: Where Does Golden Valley End and Minneapolis Begin?

A recent discussion on the Minneapolis subreddit highlights a common local confusion: where exactly do the Golden Valley and Minneapolis borders divide Theodore Wirth Park? With summer in full swing, many residents ex...

Theodore Wirth Park boundaries spark curiosity among Golden Valley photographers as summer heats up

A local photographer took to Reddit seeking clarity on where Golden Valley ends and Minneapolis begins within Theodore Wirth Park — a question many residents may have pondered while enjoying the park's trails, gardens...

Minnesota Weather Authority Alert: Extreme heat grips the metro; DFL Senate primary ads flood the Twin Cities

While there are no major agenda updates from Golden Valley City Hall today, a couple of regional updates are highly relevant for west metro residents.

Extreme heat grips the metro, Twins head into All-Star break hot, and Northern MN wildfires prompt National Guard deployment

Robbinsdale Hero Saves 4-Year-Old from Drowning at Ryan Lake

A local house worker is being hailed as a hero after diving into Ryan Lake in Robbinsdale to save a 4-year-old boy who had gone underwater 50 feet from shore. The incident occurred Friday afternoon at 2:43 p.m., and t...

Heroic Rescue in Robbinsdale: Local Worker Saves 4-Year-Old From Drowning

A quick-thinking house worker is being hailed as a "true hero" after diving into a lake in Robbinsdale to save a 4-year-old child who had gone underwater 50 feet from shore. The Robbinsdale Police Department is commen...

Brooklyn Park teen charged in fatal shooting as investigation continues; Minneapolis debates drone first-responder program amid community pushback

No Golden Valley-specific stories made today's feed, but several items from just north and east of us are worth your attention.

Major I-394 Traffic Changes Begin as E-ZPass Lanes Shift Near Golden Valley

If your commute takes you through Golden Valley, be aware that new traffic changes on I-394 went into effect July 8. The E-ZPass lanes between Louisiana Avenue and downtown Minneapolis are shifting to include eastboun...

Sanford Health and North Memorial CEOs Address Community Concerns Over Proposed Robbinsdale Acquisition

Violent Weekend in Minneapolis, Twins Claim Series in the Bronx, and Muggy Weather Returns to the Metro

Good morning, Golden Valley! It’s a quiet start to the week here in the western suburbs, but there is plenty happening across the greater Twin Cities metro to keep you informed. Here is your daily digest for Monday, J...

Overnight Shootings Leave 1 Dead, 4 Injured in Minneapolis; Cleanup Continues After Stormy Fourth of July

While it was a quieter holiday weekend in our immediate neck of the woods, it’s a somber reminder to stay safe on the trails this summer: a 70-year-old man tragically died Friday afternoon following a UTV crash in Cro...

Teen Critical After Minnehaha Falls Incident; Thousands Without Power Following Stormy Fourth of July

Authorities in Crow Wing County are investigating a deadly UTV crash that claimed the life of a 70-year-old man on Friday afternoon. According to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, the driver lost control of the u...

Crystal Police Pursuit Involving Flamethrower, Metro Beach Closures, and July 4th Festivities

Crystal Police in Bizarre Chase Involving Flamethrower; Severe Storms Expected Tonight

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty Announces She Won't Seek Re-Election, Setting Up a High-Stakes Race

West Nile Virus detected in Twin Cities mosquitoes as early voting opens for Minnesota primaries

Federal judge sets July sentencing date for Vance Boelter; Metro Transit prepares for summer rail disruptions

It’s a relatively quiet Thursday morning here in Golden Valley and our immediate west metro neighbors, with no major incidents or city-level announcements making headlines today. While we keep a close eye on local dev...

Hennepin County Jail Faces Severe Staffing Shortage; Inmates Relocated at Taxpayer Expense

Target Field Workers Strike During Dodgers Series, Timberwolves Trade Julius Randle, and MPD Investigates Weekend Shootings

Good morning, Golden Valley! It’s a relatively quiet day on the hyperlocal front for Golden Valley and our immediate west metro neighbors like Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, and St. Louis Park, with no major incident...