Golden Valley & West Metro

Residents in Golden Valley are sharing mixed experiences regarding US Internet following its recent acquisition by T-Mobile. One local resident noted on Reddit that after moving to Golden Valley, they found zero fiber options available and were forced to rely on Xfinity. Just next door in St. Louis Park, residents are reporting unusually poor air quality, with some PurpleAir monitors in the area registering hazardous levels in the 700s on Tuesday.

Minneapolis

Mayor Jacob Frey has named MPD Inspector Bill Peterson as the city's interim police chief. Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette noted that it could take up to six months to find a permanent replacement for the role.

The Minneapolis Police Department is grappling with a projected $23 million budget overrun for 2026, driven primarily by soaring overtime costs.

The Minneapolis Park Board is considering closing the popular Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park out of respect for a Dakota sacred site. If decommissioned, the space would remain park land but would no longer allow dogs to roam off-leash.

The Minneapolis Aquatennial is officially returning in 2026 under new leadership. The summer tradition's future was in doubt after the Minneapolis Downtown Council decided to step away from organizing the event last year.

The Minnesota DNR is investigating the deaths of over 100 fish at Lake Nokomis, warning residents that more dead fish may wash ashore in the coming days.

In recognition of Pride Month, three Minnesota panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt are on display at Queermunity in Minneapolis for the first half of June. The exhibit is open to the public for reflection and education.

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority is moving forward with plans to sell the Oak Park building. Additionally, the city is testing new, environmentally-friendly materials for its parking lots to combat urban heat and improve storm runoff management.

For the foodies, Huntington Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota is hosting the American Cheese Society’s annual competition, proving Minnesota is a premier destination for artisanal cheese.

St. Paul

Three children sustained non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon after a school bus crashed into a building on the Hamline University campus. Authorities reported no serious injuries following the crash.

The Saint Paul City Attorney's Office announced that no state criminal charges will be filed in connection with a January protest at Cities Church. Officials stated the current evidence was "insufficient" and did not meet the standard for criminal charges under state statutes.

Ramsey County has successfully slashed its MnCHOICES assessment backlog, which had previously reached a grueling 11 to 12-month wait time. The improvement comes thanks to a recent investment in staffing.

Local Sports

The Minnesota Twins secured a 6-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. The win was powered by a strong bottom-of-the-order attack, with Luke Keaschall and Tristan Gray each driving in two runs.

Minnesota Statewide

State House Speaker Lisa Demuth announced she will challenge GOP-endorsed Kendall Qualls in the August primary for Minnesota governor. This comes just days after Demuth lost the Republican Party's endorsement at the state convention in Duluth.

On the DFL side, the U.S. Senate primary is heating up between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig. The race is expected to be one of the most closely watched primaries in the country this August.

Minnesota teens are facing a tougher summer job market this year, with state officials reporting youth unemployment is nearly double the levels seen last summer.

The Minnesota State Fair has announced its final grandstand act for the 2026 season: CeCe Winans will play an early concert on Labor Day as part of her "More Than This World" tour.

In true crime news, "Minnesota Unsolved: The Dunlap Files" has revealed new details in the 1995 murder of Pillsbury marketing manager Anne Barber Dunlap. Dunlap's body was famously found in the trunk of her car abandoned in a Kmart parking lot on New Year's Day 1996.