Minneapolis

• Officer Jamal Mitchell Honored: A section of a Minneapolis street has been renamed in honor of fallen Officer Jamal Mitchell, marking the second anniversary of his tragic death in the line of duty. The renaming serves as a permanent tribute to his sacrifice and dedication to the community.
• United Flight Diverted: A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was forced to divert to Madison, Wisconsin on Friday night. The flight, UA 2005 from Chicago, was redirected after an unruly passenger allegedly attempted to breach the cockpit, resulting in an arrest upon landing.
• Nicollet Mall Shooting: Two people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis early Friday morning. Police blocked off a portion of the popular pedestrian avenue as they investigated the incident.
• Operation Metro Surge Update: An ICE agent has been arrested in Texas on felony charges connected to a shooting during "Operation Metro Surge" in Minneapolis. Christian Castro is accused of shooting through the door of a home and striking a local resident in the leg.
• Delaware Street Stabbing: Minneapolis police are investigating a fight that left three people injured, one with life-threatening stab wounds, early Saturday morning. Officers responded to the violent altercation at an apartment complex at 2400 Delaware Street Southeast.
• Diane's Place Earns National Acclaim: Northeast Minneapolis restaurant Diane's Place continues to shine, officially being named one of the 50 Best Restaurants in North America for 2026 by the "50 Best" organization.
• Hennepin County Shelters: The Hennepin County Commission is considering extending a program aimed at reducing homelessness by supporting local shelters. The initiative focuses on assisting both chronically homeless individuals and those experiencing homelessness for the first time.
• Art Against Gun Violence: A poignant new local art exhibition is using visceral pieces—such as collections of death certificates and jars of bullet shell casings—to serve as a wake-up call about the urgent need to end gun violence in our communities.
• Karenni Grocery Store: The Twin Cities' first Karenni grocery store has successfully served the community for over a year, acting as a vital "third space" for the local Karenni population to gather, connect, and access culturally specific foods.

St. Paul

• Wakan Tipi Center Opens: The Wakan Tipi Center officially opened on St. Paul's East Side, marking a homecoming decades in the making. The Native-led nonprofit's vision restores a sacred Dakota site and opens it to the public for cultural education and reflection.
• Barclay Street Shooting: Two people were injured, one critically, in a shooting along Barclay Street in St. Paul Friday night. Police responded to the scene around 8:36 p.m. to find a man in critical condition and a woman suffering from non-life-threatening wounds.
• Assault Victim Succumbs to Injuries: A 66-year-old St. Paul man, Thomas Stockstill, died earlier this month after spending months in a coma following a January 30th assault. Police report he was punched unconscious and sadly never recovered before passing away on May 2.
• Kellogg Boulevard Update: Ramsey County has pledged $11 million toward a major update of St. Paul’s Kellogg Boulevard. The funds will go toward revitalizing the downtown corridor and improving infrastructure.
• GrillFest at CHS Field: The 14th Annual GrillFest is taking over CHS Field in downtown St. Paul this weekend from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow, offering attendees the ultimate outdoor barbecue celebration just as the weather warms up.

Local Sports

• Vikings Land New GM: The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with Seattle Seahawks assistant Nolan Teasley to be their new General Manager. The move brings a front-office executive from a Super Bowl-winning organization to the Twin Cities.
• Twins Pitching Shake-ups: The Twins placed left-hander Kendry Rojas on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Tuesday) due to elbow inflammation. In a corresponding move, Brooklyn Park native John Klein was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul, while Simeon Woods Richardson was designated for release or assignment.
• Pirates Walk-Off Twins: Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday. Earlier in the game, Oneil Cruz also hit a mammoth home run for the Bucs.
• Pirates Outlast Twins in Slugfest: In Saturday's action, Jake Mangum went 3 for 4 with a go-ahead RBI single and his first homer of the season as the Pirates held off the Twins, 10-9, after initially blowing an early six-run lead.
• Lynx Dominant on the Road: Nia Coffey scored 20 points and hit six 3-pointers, while rookie Olivia Miles added 17 points, six rebounds, and six assists to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a decisive 79-58 road victory over the Chicago Sky Friday night. It marks the Lynx's fourth straight road win.
• Brew Love at Target Field: Target Field is hosting "Brew Love" on June 17th, offering fans cold brews and a beautiful ballpark view while supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities.
• Spurs Advance to NBA Finals: In national NBA news, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, dethroning the reigning champions to advance to the NBA Finals.

Weather

• Warm but Cloudy Weekend: We are closing out a warm last week of May, with highs in the 80s every day since last Sunday (peaking at 89 on Thursday). Expect a pleasant Saturday with a high around 83 degrees, though more clouds will hang around the metro area.
• Rain Stays West: A stalled frontal boundary is bringing much-needed rain to portions of western Minnesota, but the Twin Cities metro is expected to stay dry throughout the weekend.
• Air Quality Note: An air quality alert that was in effect for the Twin Cities metro and the Tribal Nation of Prairie Island expired Friday evening at 9 p.m.

Minnesota Statewide

• State GOP Convention Endorsements: Minnesota Republicans gathered in Duluth this weekend, endorsing former Navy Seal Adam Schwarze for the U.S. Senate over broadcaster Michele Tafoya for the seat held by retiring Democrat Tina Smith. Financial reports had previously shown a significant wealth gap between the two GOP contenders heading into the convention.
• DFL & GOP Key Endorsements: Across the aisle, the DFL endorsed incumbent Amy Klobuchar, while the GOP endorsed Kendall Qualls for governor. Key endorsements also shaped the upcoming races for secretary of state and attorney general.
• Twin Cities Pride Approaching: Pride Month kicks off tomorrow, and Twin Cities Pride is gearing up for a massive celebration. Organizers are planning a wide array of events throughout the upcoming weeks to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community across the metro.
• Human Remains Found in Kandiyohi County: The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office is investigating after human bones were uncovered during excavation work in Lake Lillian. Authorities are currently working to identify the remains and determine the circumstances.