Golden Valley & West Metro

A coalition of west metro cities including Golden Valley walked away from the 2026 legislative session without the "Operation Metro Surge" relief they were seeking, but advocates say they'll be back next year to push again. The effort was aimed at helping local communities address interconnected challenges, though details on specific funding requests weren't included in the session's final deals. MinnPost

A Golden Valley resident is looking for professional lawn service recommendations for grub control in the area — if you've had good luck with a local company, chime in on the Reddit thread.

A Robbinsdale-connected family treasure: A Redditor whose late mother was a yearbook faculty advisor at a Robbinsdale junior high has discovered a collection of mostly pristine yearbooks spanning roughly 1970–1978, along with some mid-1960s high school yearbooks from the area. The collection includes both local and non-local titles — a nice piece of northwest suburbs history. Reddit

Minneapolis

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigned suddenly on May 26 after an internal investigation found he interfered with a probe into allegations that he had sexual relations with city employees, according to a report Mayor Jacob Frey cited in announcing the departure. O'Hara was hired to implement post-George Floyd reforms, and his departure leaves the future of that work uncertain. MinnPost | KARE 11

In his first public statement since resigning, O'Hara touted "significant progress" at MPD and said he was "proud to serve Minneapolis," according to his attorney. City council members called the resignation "the right outcome," while residents expressed a mix of shock, frustration, and concern about what comes next. KSTP | KARE 11

Looking for a unique summer outing? You can now float down the Mississippi River in a hot tub boat — yes, really — in Minneapolis, just in time for the warm season. KSTP

Minnesota Aurora FC, the Minnesota Lynx, and A Bar of Their Own are teaming up with Meet Minneapolis to celebrate women's sports with a Pride event on June 6. KARE 11

St. Paul

St. Paul police are investigating two separate pedestrian crashes from Tuesday night — one fatal at Seventh Street West and another that left a person seriously injured. Details on drivers and circumstances are still developing. KSTP

Authorities are asking for help locating Marcella Paredes, a missing 15-year-old from West St. Paul last seen on May 22. She may be in the Inver Grove Heights or Newport area, and there is concern for her safety. KSTP

A great read making the rounds on r/StPaul: the story of how an Egyptian dishwasher saved Mickey's Diner, the beloved St. Paul landmark. Worth a few minutes of your morning. Reddit

7th Street Barbers in St. Paul has been open since 1893 and is the kind of place that just feels like home — a nice feature from Twin Cities Live. KSTP

Local Sports

Vikings OTAs kicked off this week with QBs Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy both meeting the media after their first workouts with the full team. It's the first look at the new-look QB room in action. KSTP

The Twins got blown out 15-2 by the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. Chase Meidroth hit his first career grand slam and David Sandlin struck out four and retired 18 straight in his MLB debut for Chicago. A night to forget at Target Field. KSTP

The Lynx rolled past the Atlanta Dream 96-81 behind 25 points from Courtney Williams and 22 from Natasha Howard. Minnesota led 44-40 at halftime before pulling away. KSTP

Weather

Storm chances are winding down across the metro, but the heat is sticking around. Wednesday brought plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures, and noticeably lower humidity compared to earlier in the week. Look for more of the same as we close out May. KSTP

Minnesota Statewide

Gov. Tim Walz signed 14 bills into law on Wednesday at the State Capitol, covering a wide range of topics — signed in two separate public ceremonies and a private event alongside bill authors and advocates. KSTP

A late lobbying push at the Legislature yielded $9.5 million for Minnesota nursing home worker bonuses — $400 and $200 checks for thousands of employees at private nursing home operators. A small but meaningful win in the session's final days. MinnPost

The Minnesota Board of Pardons unanimously expedited clemency for a noncitizen facing potential deportation — the second such action this month. The board is composed of Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Chief Justice Natalie Hudson. KSTP

A new Minnesota READ Act progress report shows early literacy gains alongside ongoing gaps. The law, aimed at improving how kids learn to read, is showing mixed but promising results. KSTP