Golden Valley & West Metro

No Golden Valley-specific headlines today — but several metro stories touch nearby communities. Brooklyn Park police are searching for four carjacking suspects who abandoned a stolen vehicle during a chase Saturday morning. The vehicle was believed stolen from Minneapolis, and a University of Minnesota safety alert was connected to the incident. Brooklyn Park borders Golden Valley's northern neighbors, so keep an eye out if you're running errands near the northern part of town. (KSTP)

Minneapolis

Two suspects have been charged after Minneapolis veteran Amos Ferrier, 38, died trying to stop someone from stealing his truck. Ferrier passed away two days after the confrontation. A heartbreaking story out of north Minneapolis — grandparents are grieving their 16-year-old grandson, described as "just the best kid," who was shot and killed Thursday evening in a double shooting that also injured a man. (KARE 11, KSTP)

Accomplices have been charged in a hit-and-run crash that killed a former Army medic in Minneapolis, connected to an attempted car theft. Minneapolis is also enacting a moratorium on some new data centers — there are currently 60 in Minnesota, and cities are creating a patchwork of zoning rules in response. (KSTP, KARE 11)

Ten years after a shocking shooting, Minneapolis will honor Birdell Beeks — a nurse and grandmother who looked out for her entire northside community — with a street named for her. Meanwhile, a new report describes the Minneapolis Public Schools finance department as being in a "downward spiral at a crisis point." (KARE 11, KSTP)

An ICE agent made his first court appearance on assault charges; a judge has barred him from carrying weapons while the case proceeds. Ramsey County deputy Chadd Muellner is facing two felony counts for sending explicit messages and photos to children. (KSTP, MinnPost)

St. Paul

A 19-year-old man was arrested for DWI and criminal vehicular operation after a crash in North St. Paul early Saturday morning. In sports-adjacent news, Taj Bradley is back with the Twins after a stint on the injured list for right pectoral inflammation and will start Saturday. (KARE 11, KSTP)

The Flint Hills Family Festival returns to downtown Saint Paul next weekend outside the Ordway in Rice Park and Landmark Plaza — now in its 25th year. A man charged with murder and manslaughter in the death of a St. Olaf football player was acquitted on both major charges after a 12-day trial. (KSTP, KSTP)

Good news for homebuyers: a new housing report shows inventory is up and prices are holding steady as Minnesota's spring market heats up. The Saint Paul Parks Conservancy is kicking off its Great Parks Walk — a nice excuse to explore the city's park system if you're looking for a Memorial Day activity. (KSTP, KSTP)

Local Sports

Twins 4, Red Sox 2 — Trevor Larnach matched his career high with four hits, and Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from the injured list as the Twins won their 9th in 13 games. Twins 8, Red Sox 6 — On Friday, Byron Buxton and Austin Martin hit two-run homers in the seventh to rally from four runs down. Minnesota is heating up heading into the holiday. (KSTP, KSTP)

Lynx 85, Sky 75 — Natasha Howard scored 26 points (14 in the second quarter alone) and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Lynx improved to 4-2 on the season. Minnesota United 1, Real Salt Lake 1 — Mauricio González subbed on in the 77th minute and scored his first career goal in stoppage time to salvage a draw at Allianz Field. (KSTP, KSTP)

Weather

After a cloudy, rainy Friday, Saturday rebounded nicely with sunshine and comfortable temperatures. A summer-like pattern is building into next week — expect sunshine and much warmer conditions Saturday afternoon through Memorial Day Monday. A storm system lifting north along the Minnesota/South Dakota border will clear out overnight, making for a pleasant holiday weekend. Perfect grilling weather. (KSTP)

Minnesota Statewide

Green card applications for non-citizens may have gotten harder — attorneys describe a "potentially seismic shift" in the process. Adult education programs vital for immigrant and refugee integration face funding uncertainty after attendance drops. (KSTP, KARE 11)

Heading to the cabin? Watch for construction slowdowns, especially heading north. A no-fly zone has been established above the Orr residence of a 48-year-old man charged with shooting at a firefighting aircraft assisting with northern Minnesota wildfires. (KSTP, KARE 11)

Sen. John Hoffman reflected on his first legislative session since his family was attacked — he says he's grateful just to walk up the Capitol steps again. A former federal prosecutor reflected on the massive Feeding Our Future case, calling it unique in its complexity. Live horse racing returns to Canterbury Park in Shakopee this weekend. (KSTP, KSTP, KSTP)