Golden Valley & West Metro — Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, St. Louis Park

No hyperlocal Golden Valley stories made today's feed — but several metro-wide stories below will directly affect residents here, including a major federal fraud announcement happening in Minneapolis Thursday and new EPA funding to replace lead pipes across Minnesota.

Minneapolis — city council, public safety, neighborhoods, development, transit

Federal officials descending on Minneapolis for 'major' fraud announcement. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Dr. Mehmet Oz are expected in Minneapolis Thursday for what's being described as a major fraud-related announcement. The visit comes as additional federal fraud charges have been filed in Minnesota. (kare11, kstp)

Two Minneapolis men indicted in $3.6 million Medicaid housing fraud scheme. The indictment follows a KARE 11 investigation into North Home Health Care LLC and South Home Health Care LLC, which were first spotlighted last year for alleged fraudulent billing. (kare11)

Borough to close after 13 years; Revival to take over the space. The beloved Minneapolis restaurant announced it will shutter in late June, with Revival returning to Minneapolis to occupy the location. (kare11)

Lawyer for ICE agent charged in rush-hour gun-pointing incident says client didn't 'initiate.' Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty previously said the agent acted recklessly by pointing a gun at drivers during rush-hour traffic. (kare11)

Minneapolis City Council to vote on urban data center moratorium. Council members will also consider a package of zoning code changes as data centers are already operating in the city. (kare11)

Downtown Minneapolis is packed with events for summer 2026. City leaders say the busy schedule of concerts, festivals, and events should help boost neighborhoods and small businesses. (kare11)

St. Paul — Saint Paul news, Ramsey County, East Metro

Gov. Walz appoints new Minnesota Supreme Court chief justice and associate justice. Justice Theodora Gaïtas will be elevated to Chief Justice, and Judge Reynaldo Aligada, Jr. joins the court from Ramsey County. (kare11)

St. Paul police seeking information about shooting that injured a teenager. Officers responded at 11:47 p.m. Friday, and investigators are now asking for the public's help with any details. (kstp)

Fuel spills into waterway after semi tips over in southern Minnesota. The St. Paul Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Team was called in to help mitigate the spill. (kare11)

Rondo's history brought to life in Roblox. A new project pairs the story of St. Paul's historically Black Rondo neighborhood — torn apart by the construction of I-94 — with the popular gaming platform. (minnpost)

Park Square Theatre celebrates 50 years with an iconic musical. The St. Paul theater company marks a half-century of productions with one of its biggest shows yet. (kstp)

Local Sports — Twins, Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild, Lynx, United, Gophers

Astros beat Twins 2-1 at Target Field. Isaac Paredes hit a two-run homer in the first inning and Jason Alexander scattered four hits over six scoreless innings. The Twins couldn't mount a comeback. (kstp)

Tim Connelly evaluates Timberwolves season, outlines offseason goals. At his season-ending press conference, the Wolves' president of basketball operations described a franchise at a crossroads and laid out priorities for the summer. (kstp)

Gophers' Annie Nabwe turns unlikely start into national dominance. The Minnesota track star is now chasing Olympic dreams after emerging as a dominant force in her throwing events. (kstp)

Montreal Victoire win their first PWHL title, sweeping Ottawa 4-0 in Game 4. Abby Roque scored twice and Ann-Renée Desbiens made 23 saves in the championship-clinching win Wednesday night. (kstp)

Minnesota Statewide — state legislature, governor, statewide issues affecting metro residents

EPA announces nearly $60 million to replace lead pipes in Minnesota. The funding comes through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, established in 1996 under the Safe Drinking Water Act. (kare11)

Feeding Our Future founder acknowledges fraud 'in hindsight' on eve of sentencing. Aimee Bock made the comments ahead of her sentencing in the massive food-aid fraud case that has drawn national attention. (kstp)

Minnesota schools prepare new cannabis education for 2026-2027. The curriculum rollout comes amid growing concerns about youth access and rising potency of cannabis products. (kstp)

Owners of housing stabilization provider charged with defrauding $975,000 from Medicaid. Two owners allegedly overbilled for services while collecting nearly $1 million in Medicaid reimbursements. (kstp)

Rural hospitals face tough times after legislative session. Rural health leaders say state funding rules and a stalled drug discount measure are leaving some hospitals with few options. (kstp)

Twin Cities Pride events roundup for June. From queer art markets to disco parties, organizers have scheduled a wide variety of Pride events across the metro. (kare11)

Theater Mu continues pushing Asian American stories forward. The Minnesota-based Asian American theater company is showcasing new works that highlight diverse voices and experiences. (kare11)