Golden Valley & West Metro

• Brooklyn Park police are actively searching for an attempted carjacking suspect who attacked a victim from behind and pistol-whipped them just before midnight on Sunday. The victim survived, but the suspect fled the scene and remains at large.
• For neighbors looking to tackle some summer home projects, locals on the Twin Cities Reddit thread are sharing trusted recommendations for electricians to install recessed lighting.

Minneapolis

• Minneapolis Park Police are investigating after a man was found shot and pronounced dead in a parking lot near Mill Ruins Park early Sunday morning. Officers responded to the scene at 6:40 a.m. following a 911 call.
• Three people were injured during a fight at an apartment building on the 2400 block of Delaware Street Southeast early Saturday. One man sustained life-threatening stab wounds in the altercation.
• A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to divert to Madison, Wisconsin on Friday night. The flight was rerouted after an unruly passenger attempted to breach the cockpit.
• A new local art exhibit is using striking displays—like jars of bullet shell casings and symbolic death certificates—to serve as a wake-up call about the urgent need to end gun violence.
• Dust off your boots: the Twin Cities' first outdoor Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event is riding into Surly Brewing on June 6, featuring top rodeo athletes and live music.

St. Paul

• A woman is recovering after being struck by a falling tree in St. Paul’s Mears Park during a Lowertown block party on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 6:40 p.m.
• Two people were injured, including one man left in critical condition, in a St. Paul shooting on Saturday night. Police made four arrests during a related vehicle stop and recovered firearms.
• Thursday nights in the capital city are about to get a little louder as the Lowertown Sounds Series kicks off this week, bringing free live music to the neighborhood all summer long.

Local Sports

• The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with Seattle Seahawks assistant Nolan Teasley to become their new General Manager, bringing a Super Bowl-winning executive to Minneapolis.
• The Minnesota Twins had a rough weekend, getting swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates. On Sunday, Pittsburgh secured a 9-3 victory as Braxton Ashcraft struck out 11 batters in six innings.
• In Saturday’s high-scoring affair, the Pirates held off a late Twins comeback to win 10-9, with Pittsburgh's Jake Mangum hitting a go-ahead RBI single.
• Following the weekend series, the Twins placed pitcher Bailey Ober on the injured list and selected the contract of Mike Paredes, who is expected to make his MLB debut.

Weather

• The metro enjoyed a warm and pleasant weekend with highs around 83 degrees and mostly dry conditions. Officials are warning boaters and swimmers to use caution, as lake and river temperatures across the state remain dangerously chilly despite the warm air.

Minnesota Statewide

• The JFK Profile in Courage Award was presented to four Twin Cities community leaders on Sunday night in recognition of their compassionate response to the recent ICE surge in the area.
• Minnesota's political landscape is taking shape: Kendall Qualls secured the GOP endorsement for governor following a hours-long delay, while the DFL endorsed Amy Klobuchar for U.S. Senate, alongside key endorsements for secretary of state and attorney general.
• June marks the start of Pride Month, and Twin Cities Pride is gearing up with a full slate of celebrations and events planned throughout the metro area.
• A historical look back at the rise and fall of the Minneapolis-Moline company highlights its roots in the Candee & Swan Plow Company of Illinois, which became a major Midwestern producer of farm implements.
• Mark your calendars: MinnPost Festival 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in downtown Minneapolis, featuring in-depth conversations on politics and policy.
• A discussion continues across the state about whether to fly the new Minnesota state flag, the old flag, or both, as rural communities navigate the transition.