Answers still sought one year after 19-year-old fatally shot at Robbinsdale's Sanborn Park

May 7, 2026 · 33 sources

Twin Cities Daily Digest — Thursday, May 7, 2026

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Golden Valley & West Metro

One year later, family still seeks answers in Robbinsdale teen's shooting death. It's been exactly one year since 19-year-old Amarie Alowonle was shot in the head at Sanborn Park in Robbinsdale on May 4, 2025, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible. Anyone with information is urged to contact Robbinsdale police — a community so close to Golden Valley deserves closure. (KARE 11)

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Minneapolis

Mayor Frey nominates Police Chief Brian O'Hara for another four-year term. Frey praised O'Hara's leadership and willingness to continue serving, sending a letter to all City Council members announcing the nomination. The council will need to confirm the appointment. (KARE 11)

Frey delivers State of the City address. The mayor's speech was his first since Operation Metro Surge earlier this year, outlining his vision for public safety and city priorities going forward. (KARE 11)

One man critically injured in North Minneapolis shooting. Minneapolis police responded to gunfire just before 4 p.m. Wednesday on the 700 block of West Broadway, finding one man with life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing. (KSTP)

AG Ellison sues North Minneapolis nonprofit founders over $2M in misused funds. Attorney General Keith Ellison's office alleges Larry and Sharon Cook misused more than $2 million from their charities. The couple denies the allegations, calling them unfounded. (KARE 11)

Democrats revise HCMC rescue bill, lowering proposed Hennepin County sales tax hike. House DFL members proposed changing the Hennepin County sales tax increase from 1.0% to 0.75% as lawmakers scramble to keep Hennepin Healthcare's doors open. Several legislators remain undecided on the measure. (KARE 11)

Day of Remembrance honors missing and murdered Indigenous Minnesotans. Families filled the Minneapolis American Indian Center on Tuesday to remember loved ones and highlight the ongoing crisis of missing Indigenous relatives in Minnesota. (KSTP)

Rising costs squeezing Minnesota families. A new Minnesota Chamber of Commerce poll finds 53% of lower-income Minnesotans are struggling to keep up with rising prices, with wages failing to match the cost of living. (KSTP)

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St. Paul

Investigation continues into downtown St. Paul shooting. Police are asking the public for help after a shooting left two men injured; three people who were initially taken into custody have been released. (KSTP)

State Fair assistant police chief files whistleblower lawsuit. The assistant chief claims he was retaliated against by the Minnesota State Fair and Ramsey County Sheriff's Office after reporting concerns about law enforcement practices. (KSTP)

House Fraud Committee gets mixed reviews. The Minnesota House Fraud and State Agency Oversight Committee, which launched in early 2025 as a potential "game-changer," has received mixed assessments of its effectiveness so far. (KSTP)

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Local Sports

Timberwolves suffer worst postseason loss in franchise history. Victor Wembanyama posted 19 points and 15 rebounds as San Antonio routed Minnesota 133-95 in Game 2, evening the series. The Wolves, who won Game 1 with speed and physicality, will look to regroup. (KSTP)

Twins split series in Washington. Byron Buxton hit a three-run homer and Taj Bradley struck out eight in Tuesday's 10-3 win, but the Nationals responded Wednesday with a 15-2 rout fueled by CJ Abrams' grand slam and career-high five RBIs. (KSTP)

Joe Ryan's elbow scare appears minor. Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, who left Sunday's start with elbow soreness, doesn't appear to have structural damage and could make his next scheduled start. Good news for the rotation. (KSTP)

Frost fall to Victoire in triple OT, PWHL series now tied. Marie-Philip Poulin scored at 4:02 of the third overtime and Ann-Renée Desbiens made 38 saves as Montreal beat the Minnesota Frost 1-0 in Game 2. (KSTP)

Lynx gearing up for Saturday season opener. Head coach Cheryl Reeve and the squad are practicing this week at Mayo Clinic Square in downtown Minneapolis ahead of their 2026 WNBA season tip-off. (KSTP)

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis announced as final State Fair grandstand act. The legendary Minneapolis-born duo will perform at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair — a hometown headliner to close out the grandstand lineup. (KSTP)

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Minnesota Statewide

Children's Minnesota fights DOJ subpoena for gender-affirming care records. The hospital filed a motion in federal court to quash the Department of Justice's request, calling it an "egregious violation" of patients' constitutional right to privacy. (KARE 11)

Senate passes protections for disabled Minnesotans during fraud investigations. The measure ensures people with disabilities don't lose vital services when their providers are accused of fraud, following KARE 11 reporting that exposed cases of people losing critical care after payment pauses. (KARE 11)

HOA reform bill heads to Governor Walz's desk. The Senate gave final passage to a consumer protection bill curbing the power of homeowners associations — something many Golden Valley and suburban homeowners will want to watch closely. (KSTP)

House passes bill boosting security for lawmakers. The measure would increase security at the State Capitol and for legislators beyond the building amid rising threats against elected officials. (KARE 11)

Higher education funding shortfall could affect college costs. A proposed multi-million dollar gap in the state's higher education bill could impact how Minnesota families pay for college, with lawmakers debating how to close the gap. (KSTP)

Hot chicken rivalry heats up in Richfield. When a massive Dave's Hot Chicken billboard appeared looming over Nashville Coop's Richfield restaurant, the local owners decided to fire back — sparking a spicy Twin Cities billboard war. (KARE 11)