Golden Valley & West Metro

• Homicide Investigation on Golden Valley Road: Minneapolis police are currently investigating a homicide after responding to a reported shooting on Golden Valley Road. Officers were initially called to the 2700 block early Saturday morning.
• St. Louis Park Community Band: Music lovers in the West Metro should keep an eye out for an upcoming performance by the St. Louis Park Community Band, which was highlighted by residents on the Minneapolis subreddit this weekend. It's a great opportunity to support local arts just east of Golden Valley.

Minneapolis

• Northside Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured: A woman in her 30s was killed and two others were injured in an early Saturday morning shooting on Minneapolis' north side. Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
• Blue Line Extension Costs Jump Again: The controversial Blue Line Extension project has seen its price tag increase by over $330 million, pushing the total estimated cost past $3 billion. The transit project, which aims to connect the region, is still years away from starting passenger service.
• Lawsuit Filed in Neighbor Shooting: Davis Moturi, a Minneapolis man who was shot by his neighbor while trimming a tree in October 2024, has filed a lawsuit against his neighbor, his home's former owners, and the city of Minneapolis.
• Sleep Number Files for Chapter 11: Minneapolis-based Sleep Number announced Friday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to facilitate a sale and merger with Sleep Country Canada.
• ICE Protest Charges Dismissed: Hennepin County attorneys have dismissed charges against nearly two dozen individuals arrested during recent ICE protests, or have placed them on a path for dismissal.
• Dangerous Man Brewing Opens in NE Minneapolis: Dangerous Man Brewing officially opened the doors to its new Northeast Minneapolis taproom at noon on Saturday, bringing new life to the local craft beer scene.
• Vintage Shopping Comes Downtown: The IDS Center downtown is now home to the Minneapolis Vintage Emporium, offering a new shopping experience for locals looking for retro and vintage goods.
• Hennepin County Judicial Appointment: Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach to serve as a Hennepin County judge.
• State Reaches Deal with Youth Psych Facility: A youth psychiatric facility that was recently under investigation by the Department of Human Services has reached a deal with the state, resulting in its suspension being lifted.
• Special Olympics Spotlight: A new documentary called "Soaring" is following Special Olympics athletes, including gymnast Paige Trombley, on their journey to the 2026 USA Games taking place in Minneapolis.

St. Paul

• Standoff Ends in North St. Paul: A man is in custody following an hourslong standoff in North St. Paul on Saturday afternoon. Police were called to the 2700 block of South 5th Avenue just before 11:30 a.m. before safely resolving the situation.
• St. Paul Pride Festival: The St. Paul Pride Festival is bringing the community together today, June 14, at Dual Citizen Brewing Company to celebrate and bring more Pride to the city.
• Honoring the Godette Brothers: A new monument honoring the legacy of the historic Godette brothers was unveiled at the St. Paul Fire Headquarters this weekend.
• Dining on Cathedral Hill: Restaurant Aubergine on Cathedral Hill was recently featured for its standout menu, with owners Megan and Bjorn Jacobse sharing some of their favorite dishes with local media.

Local Sports

• Cardinals Power Past Twins: The Minnesota Twins fell to the St. Louis Cardinals 9-6 on Saturday at Target Field. St. Louis was fueled by the long ball, including Iván Herrera's two home runs and Blaze Jordan's first career MLB home run.
• Twins Injury Updates: Twins General Manager Jeremy Zoll provided injury updates on Friday, noting the progress of big-league pitchers Mick Abel and Bailey Ober, as well as catching prospect Ryan Jeffers.
• Lynx Fall to Aces in Commissioner's Cup: Despite a career-high 29 points from Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles, the Las Vegas Aces edged the Lynx 100-97. A'ja Wilson led Las Vegas with 24 points and 10 rebounds.
• Class 4A State Baseball: Champlin Park and Rosemount both won their semifinal matchups to advance to the Class 4A state championship game. Champlin Park defeated Edina, while Rosemount knocked off Farmington.

Minnesota Statewide

• Fatal Bloomington Crash: The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 4:18 a.m. on Saturday in Bloomington. A Honda CR-V traveling west on I-494 near Highway 100 was involved in the fatal collision.
• State Rep. Schomacker Resigns: State Representative Joe Schomacker (R) announced his resignation on Friday, citing new business opportunities as the reason for his departure.
• $2.5M Fraud Judgment: The State of Minnesota successfully utilized the False Claims Act to secure a $2.5 million judgment against a fraudster who falsely claimed to have served thousands of meals from the basement of his adult day care.
• Renville County Fatal Crash: A Hector man died Friday afternoon after his vehicle collided with a semi-truck in Melville Township. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. near U.S. Highway 212 in Renville County.
• Cultural Corridors Tours: The Minnesota Humanities Center is hosting "Cultural Corridors and Sacred Spaces Tours" across the state through October as part of its "Learning from Place" program.