Golden Valley & West Metro

Two brothers — one of them the owner of the stolen vehicle at the center of the case — have been charged after shooting teenagers who took their car during a chaotic early-morning theft in north Minneapolis. The case has drawn attention across the west metro as residents weigh questions about self-defense and vigilantism when property crimes turn violent. (KSTP)

Minneapolis

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has been named to TIME's 100 Most Influential list, with the magazine highlighting his leadership of the city in the wake of Operation Metro Surge. The recognition arrives amid continued political tension at City Hall. (KARE 11)

The Minneapolis City Attorney's Office has laid out several scenarios for how the dispute over Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette could play out after Mayor Frey vetoed the council's rejection of Barnette's reappointment. The office's guidance suggests Frey's veto may not be the final word on confirming his nominees. (KARE 11 / KSTP)

The city announced more than $320 million in infrastructure spending this summer, including miles of road resurfacing and bridge restoration projects across Minneapolis. Expect orange cones from spring through fall. (KARE 11)

A Hennepin County jury found David Wright guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend Mariah Samuels last September in north Minneapolis, one day after Wright took the stand and admitted to the shooting. (KARE 11)

Gerald Nicolas Cepeda, 34, has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly stealing a man's car and fatally running the owner over while dragging him down a Minneapolis street. (KSTP)

Minneapolis police say a man died after being assaulted by a neighbor; he was found unconscious in a hallway. An investigation is ongoing. (KARE 11)

Lawmakers at the Capitol heard more testimony on a proposed sales tax hike to shore up Hennepin County Medical Center, which officials describe as facing a "bleak" debt picture. HCMC serves as the metro's primary safety-net hospital. (KSTP)

League One Volleyball is hosting a Minneapolis watch party for tonight's championship match on April 16. (KARE 11)

St. Paul

Ramsey County unveiled an economic development plan aimed at revitalizing downtown St. Paul, with more than $320 million in planned investments mirroring Minneapolis's infrastructure push. (KARE 11)

St. Paul police are shifting strategy on gun violence by prioritizing the investigation of every shooting — not just homicides — in an effort to disrupt cycles of retaliation before they turn deadly. (KSTP)

A crash on I-35E near Randolph Avenue snarled traffic in St. Paul; commuters should plan alternate routes. (KARE 11)

A Minnesota TikToker, Josh Liljenquist, has been banned from all Saint Paul Parks and Recreation properties for six months. He has launched a Change.org petition urging the city to reconsider. (KARE 11)

With National College Decision Day approaching next month, financial aid experts shared tips for east metro families navigating award letters. (KSTP)

Local Sports

Twins 6, Red Sox 0: Byron Buxton homered twice and had four hits, while Mick Abel struck out 10 over seven sharp innings to shut out Boston on Tuesday night. (KSTP)

In the series' uglier moment, Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said a Twins fan told him to kill himself at Target Field — a personal comment Duran, who has spoken publicly about past mental health struggles, said crossed the line. (KARE 11)

Wild 3, Ducks 2: Rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt made 35 saves and Hunter Haight scored his first career NHL goal as Minnesota closed the regular season with a playoff tune-up win. (KSTP)

Frost fall 3-2 at Boston: The Minnesota Frost's pursuit of second place and home ice in the PWHL playoffs is all but dashed after the Boston Fleet edged them at the Tsongas Center. (KSTP)

Anthony Edwards says he's ready to bring Kevin Garnett-like intensity to the Timberwolves' playoff run after an up-and-down regular season, sharing a pregame bear hug with KG at Target Center. (KSTP)

Looking back: The Minnesota Wild wrapped their 25th season, a milestone for a franchise that brought NHL hockey back to the State of Hockey after the North Stars' departure. (KSTP)

Weather

Another calm, comfortable day across the metro, with the mild stretch continuing briefly before a more impactful end to the week. Meteorologist Chris is tracking a Friday cold front that could bring a sharper change to Golden Valley and the Twin Cities. (KSTP)

Minnesota Statewide

Republican Tyler Kistner has dropped out of the race for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, saying he is being deployed to the Middle East with the Marines. (KARE 11)

The Grand Rapids Police Department is asking for help locating Richard Wettersten, last seen Wednesday around 4:45 p.m. in Rogers, driving southbound on Highway 169 — meaning he could be in the north metro. (KARE 11)

KARE 11 went behind the scenes at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's forensic crime lab and gun range, where scientists process hundreds of firearms and shell casings each year to help solve cases statewide. (KARE 11)

KARE 11 has compiled its full coverage of the sweeping, years-long Recovery Inc. fraud investigation into abuse within Minnesota social service programs — a story with ripple effects for Medicaid-funded providers across the metro. (KARE 11)

The Minnesota State Fairgrounds will host an adult book fair featuring authors of popular children's books on hand to sign copies for fans. (KARE 11)

Lighter fare: KSTP's Twin Cities Live highlighted vintage clothing finds for Earth Month and a new round of Craftopia segments on local food, fashion, and family recipes. (KSTP)