Twin Cities Daily Digest — Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Your neighborhood news for Golden Valley and the greater metro

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Golden Valley & West Metro

Parents, teachers rally as Robbinsdale Area Schools contract negotiations continue Parents and teachers gathered outside district offices as the Robbinsdale Area Schools board held a closed-door meeting Monday night to discuss negotiations for a new teacher's contract. The district, which serves Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, and New Hope, has been in prolonged talks with its teachers' union. Residents across the west metro are watching closely as the outcome will directly affect classrooms in our community. (KSTP)

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Minneapolis

City expands community safety ambassadors with Uptown focus Minneapolis announced an expansion of its community safety ambassador program, with a particular focus on the Uptown neighborhood. Officials say new ambassadors won't start until November to allow time for proper hiring and training. (KARE 11)

Man arrested after fatally striking bicyclist on Hiawatha Avenue Minneapolis police arrested a man on suspicion of hitting and killing a bicyclist while under the influence early Monday morning. The crash occurred around 3 a.m. at the intersection of Hiawatha Avenue and East 35th Street. (KSTP | KARE 11)

South Minneapolis apartment fire displaces 13 residents Thirteen people, including four children, were displaced after a south Minneapolis apartment building caught fire Monday evening, leaving part of the structure unlivable according to the Minneapolis Fire Department. (KSTP)

Hotel, restaurant, and rooftop patio coming to 20 Washington Avenue The architecturally renowned 20 Washington building in downtown Minneapolis — closed to the public for years — is set for a major transformation into a hotel with a restaurant and rooftop patio. The landmark has been celebrated for its design for more than 60 years. (KARE 11)

Edina halts $20M pedestrian tunnel plan Edina city leaders pulled the plug on a proposed $20 million pedestrian tunnel after pushback from residents outweighed support. The project had drawn a mix of advocates and opponents before the council decided to shelve it. (KSTP)

Lakeville pauses new housing amid growth strain One of Minnesota's fastest-growing suburbs is tapping the brakes — Lakeville has paused new housing construction as rapid growth puts pressure on schools and infrastructure. The move comes even as the broader metro faces a housing crunch. (KSTP)

City considers downtown indoor playground Minneapolis planners are surveying residents on a proposal for an indoor playground in downtown, aimed at drawing more families to the area during the long winter months. (KSTP)

ICE detained more than 70 Minnesota children, records show An analysis of court records and federal deportation data by reporters found that more than 70 Minnesota children were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during Operation Metro Surge. (MinnPost)

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St. Paul

Mayor Kaohly Her delivers first State of the City address St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her focused her inaugural State of the City speech on recovery from Operation Metro Surge and proposed changes to how the city handles budgeting going forward. (KARE 11)

One seriously injured in 3-vehicle crash on Highway 52 A crash involving two semis and an SUV on northbound Highway 52 near Plato Boulevard left the SUV driver with serious injuries Tuesday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the scene shortly after 2:30 p.m. (KARE 11 | KSTP)

New AI app aims to expand civic engagement CivicLoon, a new app using artificial intelligence, is designed to make the legislative process at the state Capitol more accessible to everyday Minnesotans who may find the system confusing. (MinnPost)

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Local Sports

Timberwolves 119, Nuggets 114 — Series tied 1-1 Anthony Edwards poured in 30 points and Julius Randle added 24 as the Timberwolves rallied past Denver on Monday night to even their Western Conference playoff series. Minnesota heads to Denver with the series knotted after dropping a self-inflicted Game 1. (KSTP | MinnPost)

Wild host Stars tonight in pivotal Game 3 The Minnesota Wild welcome Dallas to Xcel Energy Center tonight for Game 3, with the series tied 1-1 after Wyatt Johnston and Matt Duchene powered the Stars to a 4-2 Game 2 win on Monday. It's the Wild's first home playoff game of the 2026 postseason. (KSTP | KSTP)

Twins 5, Mets 3 — New York's skid hits 12 straight Luke Keaschall delivered a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning off embattled Mets closer Devin Williams as the Twins topped New York on Tuesday night. (KSTP)

Lynx star Napheesa Collier likely out first month of WNBA season The Lynx announced that Napheesa Collier will likely miss the first month of the regular season as she completes rehab following left ankle surgery. (KSTP)

Vikings open offseason program with eyes on QB competition Coach Kevin O'Connell and star receiver Justin Jefferson both emphasized competition and stability as the Vikings kicked off their offseason workout program Monday, with the quarterback situation a key storyline heading into the NFL Draft. (KSTP)

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Weather

🔴 Red flag warning for southwest Minnesota today The Minnesota DNR has issued a red flag warning for 27 counties in southwest Minnesota from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, citing "extreme fire danger." While the Twin Cities metro is not under the warning, conditions are dry across the state — use caution with any outdoor burning. (KARE 11)

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Minnesota Statewide

Trump nominates U of M economist to lead White House economic council President Trump is nominating University of Minnesota economist Christopher Phelan as the next chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. (KARE 11)

Lawmakers consider new State Patrol unit for political threats Senator John Hoffman has proposed a bill calling for a new unit within the Minnesota State Patrol to investigate threats against elected officials, following the 2025 shootings of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Sen. Hoffman himself. Newly released documents offer additional details on the timeline of those attacks and the search for suspect Vance Boelter. (KSTP | KARE 11)

Remembering Prince — 10 years later Tuesday marked 10 years since Prince was found dead at Paisley Park. A University of Minnesota course exploring his impact on music, fashion, and culture is captivating a new generation of students. (KARE 11 | KARE 11)

Earth Day: Rethink your fashion In honor of Earth Day, MinnPost highlights how every load of laundry sends millions of microplastics and microfibers into our lakes and environment — and offers tips for more sustainable wardrobe choices. (MinnPost)

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Have a great Wednesday, Golden Valley. Go Wild tonight! 🏒