Golden Valley & West Metro

No Golden Valley-specific headlines made today's feed, but here's what's happening just outside our borders that neighbors should know about. We'll keep watching for updates on city council, schools, and development around town.

Minneapolis

The 2028 NFL Draft is officially coming to downtown Minneapolis, the league announced Tuesday at its spring meetings in Orlando. It's expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors and generate significant economic activity across the metro. (KARE 11)

Red Cow is closing its Hennepin Avenue location after 10 years, the latest in a string of Uptown corridor shutdowns. The Uptown Business Association president says more than 60 businesses have now closed, blaming in part the new Hennepin Avenue layout. (KSTP)

Minneapolis has launched a specialized unit to investigate nonfatal shootings, aiming to disrupt cycles of retaliation and improve clearance rates. City leaders say the unit will focus on building cases that historically lacked dedicated resources. (KARE 11)

A Minneapolis man died after allegedly trying to stop people from stealing his vehicle, and police are still seeking suspects. The incident adds to an already troubling stretch of auto-theft-related violence in the city. (KARE 11)

Two women have been arrested in the death of Amos Ferrier, a veteran killed during an attempted car theft near a south Minneapolis coffee shop. Riniyah Allen, 19, and Jalaya Fross were apprehended by the MPD Violent Criminal Apprehension Team. (KSTP)

A 4-year-old child is safe after a car was stolen from outside Children's Hospital in south Minneapolis with the child inside, triggering a large police search. The vehicle was returned safely. (KARE 11)

A Minneapolis man died in a motorcycle crash Saturday night on I-35W. Details on the cause remain under investigation. (KARE 11)

Community members gathered to honor 6-year-old Aniya Allen, five years after she was killed by a stray bullet in Minneapolis. Her shooting remains unsolved, and loved ones are again calling for justice. (KARE 11)

Target reported its largest jump in comparable store sales in four years for Q1 2026, driven by increased foot traffic and online orders under new CEO Brian Cornell's turnaround plan. (KSTP)

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Feeding Our Future ringleader Aimee Bock to 50 years in prison for her role in the $250 million food-aid fraud scheme. Sentencing recommendations were filed this week by the Department of Justice. (KSTP)

St. Paul

Governor Tim Walz has appointed Justice Theodora Gaïtas as the new Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court and named Ramsey County Judge Reynaldo Aligada, Jr. as a new associate justice. The appointments fill vacancies on the state's highest court. (KARE 11)

Minnesota lawmakers have approved $50 million for upgrades to Grand Casino Arena and Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul. The funding falls short of the full arena renovation plan, with officials saying a "Plan B" is in the works. (KSTP)

43 Minnesota legislators are retiring or running for other offices, meaning more than 20% of the legislature will turn over after the midterm elections. Twenty-six lawmakers are departing from the House alone. (KSTP)

Park Square Theatre in St. Paul is celebrating 50 years with a production of an iconic musical. The Rice Park–adjacent venue has been a staple of the Twin Cities theater scene since 1976. (KSTP)

Local Sports

The Astros beat the Twins 2-1 on Tuesday night — a two-run first-inning homer by Isaac Paredes held up behind six scoreless innings from Jason Alexander. Jeremy Peña added three hits for Houston. (KSTP)

Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly held his season-ending press conference, describing a franchise "at a crossroads" and outlining offseason priorities following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign. (KSTP)

A MinnPost season review concluded the Wolves weren't good enough — physically, emotionally, or fundamentally — to compete for a championship, citing inconsistency at point guard and uneven player commitment. (MinnPost)

Wild GM Bill Guerin made it clear the franchise believes its championship window is open, hinting at aggressive offseason moves during his end-of-season press conference alongside head coach John Hynes. (KSTP)

The Vikings will host the Baltimore Ravens for joint practices on Aug. 19 and 20 ahead of their preseason game this summer. The team made the announcement Tuesday. (KSTP)

Minnesota Statewide

The CFTC is suing Minnesota to halt a new law criminalizing prediction markets, setting up a legal clash between state regulators and federal commodity overseers. (KARE 11)

A Minnesota couple was awarded more than $10 million after a jury linked the husband's mesothelioma to decades of talc powder exposure. Jurors found the body powder products were in a "defective and unreasonably dangerous condition." (KARE 11)

Two stranded paddlers were rescued by helicopter overnight in the Boundary Waters after their canoe capsized. The Minnesota Air Rescue Team located them navigating through rain and darkness. (KARE 11)

Minnesota's housing market is seeing its best inventory gains since 2019, with nearly 11,000 new listings in April alone. But first-time buyers still face stiff competition. (KARE 11)

A northern Minnesota café is stepping up to help neighbors displaced by wildfires, providing meals and support as the Stewart Trail Fire has burned more than 350 acres near Two Harbors. Gov. Walz visited the area Monday. (KARE 11)

A Burnsville woman was sentenced to over 21 years in prison for fatally shooting a man in her father's home and recruiting an accomplice to hide the body in Minneapolis. (KSTP)

A Hill City police officer has been charged with using his position of authority to sexually assault a 17-year-old girl. Charging documents identify the officer as Jordan Zempel. (KSTP)