Golden Valley & West Metro

Golden Valley is kicking off a new crack seal maintenance project to help preserve and improve local streets. Residents should be on the lookout for crews and potential temporary lane closures as the city works to protect its road infrastructure.

Minneapolis

A suspect is in custody following an hours-long standoff in south Minneapolis that began when Hennepin County Sheriff's deputies were met with gunfire while serving an arrest warrant. Residents near 28th Street and Nicollet Avenue took to Reddit Tuesday evening to ask questions about the heavy police presence in their neighborhood.

Minneapolis Public Schools officially approved its billion-dollar budget for the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday night, navigating through ongoing deficit concerns. Over at City Hall, council members are facing another difficult vote regarding the future of George Floyd Square.

Livability and homelessness are at the center of a community debate following reports of public drug use on a high-traffic south Minneapolis sidewalk. Over in Northeast, locals are discussing how the recent Art-A-Whirl festival demonstrates a pressing need for better pedestrian and biking infrastructure in the area.

St. Paul

Strong winds and downed trees from overnight storms caused significant damage across St. Paul, leaving tens of thousands without power. According to reports, nearly 75,000 customers across Minnesota lost electricity, with a large portion of those outages concentrated in Ramsey County.

Local Sports

The Minnesota Lynx are on a tear, cruising to their 8th straight win with a dominant 100-76 victory over the Dallas Wings at home. Rookie Olivia Miles led the charge with an impressive 24 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Kayla McBride added 22 points.

Over at Vikings mandatory minicamp, the quarterback battle is heating up; Kyler Murray appears to have the early edge, but J.J. McCarthy insists he isn't backing down. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins struggled on the mound in Detroit, falling to the Tigers 10-4 in a slugfest that featured a combined eight home runs.

Weather

Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued a Forecast First Alert for Wednesday due to the potential for strong to severe storms rolling through the metro. The National Weather Service has already issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of southern and eastern Minnesota. Keep an eye on the sky and be prepared for potential power disruptions as multiple rounds of active weather move through the region.

Minnesota Statewide

Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians have finalized a new 10-year partnership agreement. The deal successfully concludes months of tense negotiations and a brief breakup between the longtime medical partners.

In education news, some northern Minnesota school districts are transitioning to 4-day school weeks in an effort to save money, though school leaders warn the approach may not be suitable for every community. In brighter news, thousands of hometown athletes, including Minnesota's own Kendra Busch, are gearing up to compete in the Special Olympics, which begin this week in Minnesota.

If you're looking for a fun weekend activity, the Summer Artisan Home Tour is officially underway, featuring 17 incredible homes across the Twin Cities. Finally, tickets are now available to the public for a MinnPost Social event on June 22 at Calvary Baptist Church, focusing on the future of addiction care in Minnesota.