Golden Valley & West Metro

While it was a quieter holiday weekend in our immediate neck of the woods, it’s a somber reminder to stay safe on the trails this summer: a 70-year-old man tragically died Friday afternoon following a UTV crash in Crow Wing County. As we dry out from the weekend's storms, Golden Valley residents heading out on the local trails and lakes should keep an eye on changing conditions.

Minneapolis

A violent night in Minneapolis left one person dead and four others injured following a string of four overnight shootings on Saturday and Sunday. Police are actively investigating the incidents, including a fatal shooting that occurred around 1:00 a.m. on the 300 block of Wilson Street.

In a harrowing rescue Saturday evening, Minneapolis firefighters pulled a 16-year-old boy from the Minnehaha Falls water basin after he went underwater and did not resurface while swimming. The teenager is currently listed in critical condition.

Severe thunderstorms rolled through the metro on the Fourth of July, causing thousands of power outages and delaying fireworks displays. Despite the heavy rain, the Red, White and Boom show at Boom Island Park proceeded on Saturday night under heightened security.

Looking ahead to local festivities, South Minneapolis restaurant Bûcheron is hosting a Bastille Day Block Party on July 12, featuring live music, exclusive menus, and family-friendly activities.

This Sunday, July 6, also marks exactly 10 years since St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez shot and killed Philando Castile during a traffic stop. A decade later, data shows officers in Ramsey County are pulling over more drivers than they did at the time of Castile's death.

St. Paul

If you own one of St. Paul’s beautiful older homes, you know the maintenance struggles: a recent Reddit user shared their nightmare after an inspector found a severely bowing basement foundation wall. It's a good reminder for East Metro residents to keep an eye on basement water issues following this weekend's heavy rains.

Local Sports

The Minnesota Twins had a historic weekend in the Bronx, winning a series at Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2014. Joe Ryan was dominant on Sunday, scattering three hits across seven scoreless innings to secure a 6-1 victory and send the skidding Yankees to their seventh straight loss.

The Twins' bats were even hotter on Saturday, hitting six home runs—including two from Josh Bell—in an 11-4 rout of New York. However, the weekend wasn't without a setback: All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton left Sunday's game in the first inning after reaggravating a hip injury.

Speaking of All-Stars, both Buxton and Ryan were officially named to the American League roster for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.

On the pitch, Minnesota Aurora FC secured their second consecutive Central Conference Championship on Sunday night. Gracie Dunaway scored the game-winner in the 92nd minute to lift the Aurora over the Pittsburgh Riveters SC, 2-1.

Weather

After a stormy and noisy Fourth of July that saw severe weather force event cancellations across the state, the Twin Cities is getting a brief reprieve. Expect morning fog to clear out Monday, giving way to plentiful afternoon sunshine, though the atmosphere remains unstable enough to potentially spark a few isolated thunderstorms. Enjoy the dry weather while it lasts, because another round of storms is expected to push back into the metro by Tuesday.

Minnesota Statewide

Following a weekend of tragic water incidents across the region—including the death of a man on a lake north of Bemidji and three fatalities when a boat capsized amid storms on Wisconsin's Geneva Lake—officials are reminding residents to prioritize water safety.

In state politics, a recent episode of At Issue highlighted a stark finding from the Department of Human Services: two-thirds of the state's Medicaid providers reviewed by a Minnesota Senate committee received notice that they would be terminated.

Meanwhile, local food shelves are feeling the crunch, reporting more than 9 million visits last year alone. The "Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Summer Challenge" is currently running to help provide critical funding for these essential services across the state.