Golden Valley & West Metro

No Golden Valley-specific stories made today's feed, but several items from just north and east of us are worth your attention.

A 17-year-old has been charged in juvenile court with possessing a firearm as a minor in connection with Sunday's fatal shooting at Hartkopf Park in Brooklyn Park, where a 16-year-old was found dead around 10:45 p.m. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says additional charges could still be filed as the investigation continues. (KARE11, KSTP)

Minneapolis

Minneapolis city leaders are weighing a "Drones as First Responders" pilot program that would dispatch police drones to 911 calls before officers arrive. The proposal drew sharp pushback at a public hearing, much of it centered on the manufacturer Skydio's relationship with Israel, as well as broader surveillance and civil liberties concerns. (KARE11, KSTP)

Meanwhile, dramatic new video shows a drone-assisted rescue of a missing military veteran — a reminder of the technology's potential upside. ("He wouldn't be here without the drones," rescuers said.) (KSTP)

A person was found with at least one potentially life-threatening gunshot wound inside a north Minneapolis home Wednesday afternoon. Police are actively investigating. (KARE11)

Two Minneapolis firefighters were injured battling a vacant house fire Wednesday night on the 2600 block of Fourth Street SE. The injuries were not described as life-threatening. (KSTP)

A missing 11-year-old boy was located and is safe, according to Minneapolis Police. No further details were released. (KARE11)

A Feeding Our Future defendant, Mustafa Jama of Rochester, was sentenced to 14 months in prison and ordered to pay $1.4 million after pleading guilty to funneling misappropriated Federal Child Nutrition Program funds into a shell company. (KSTP)

A legal fight between a Minneapolis home care company and the state over suspended Medicaid payments is now heading to federal court. (KSTP)

Heads up for foodies: Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine's Summer Restaurant Week is back. Clear your calendar. (KSTP)

St. Paul

St. Paul has announced a round of encampment closures, starting with Pig's Eye Park on August 5. The city cited sexual assaults, fires, thefts, and two overdose-related deaths at the site. (KARE11)

A former St. Paul daycare employee, Aaron Bonnette, has been charged after surveillance video showed him grabbing a 4-year-old child by the shoulders, lifting him in the air, and repeatedly striking him in the face. (KARE11)

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is standing by his public warnings about Somali gang activity, though questions remain about the context and data behind his claims. (KSTP)

Minnesota's Paid Leave program is reportedly running short on funds, and lawmakers may need to consider raising the payroll tax that supports it — a prospect drawing mixed reactions. (KSTP)

Local Sports

The Timberwolves Summer League squad is in Las Vegas, with assistant coach Kelly McCarty and forward Nate Santos discussing the team's preparations after Tuesday's practice in Minneapolis. (KSTP)

Twins right-hander Pablo López — recovering from elbow surgery — and designated hitter Josh Bell hosted a back-to-school shopping event for local kids, with help from Target. López said it's one of his favorite off-field traditions. (KSTP)

Local hoops star watch: Former Hopkins forward Ahmed Nur, a 6-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2027, is seeing his recruitment explode after winning MVP at the NBPA Top 100 Camp. Nur helped the Royals reach the section championship game last season. (KSTP)

Weather

Quiet and comfortable tonight across the metro with mostly clear skies and lows in the mid-60s. Sunshine settles in Thursday, but heat and humidity will begin to build heading into the weekend. No active weather warnings for the Twin Cities at this time. (KSTP)

Minnesota Statewide

Flash flooding shut down a stretch of Interstate 90 in Austin on Wednesday evening after heavy rainfall hammered southern Minnesota. The Austin Police Department is reporting multiple road closures in the area. (KARE11, KSTP)

The Minnesota DNR is fighting 10 small wildfires in Superior National Forest that have broken out over the last three days. Five of the fires are reportedly contained. (KSTP)

A 60-year-old New Brighton woman who had been missing since Tuesday has been found safe, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. (KARE11)

Two Minnesota childcare operators have pleaded guilty to fraud involving child care assistance funds — including one woman who received more taxpayer money than any other childcare provider in the state last year. Both now face sentencing. (KARE11)

The Minnesota State Fair has released its lineup of new foods for this year's Great Minnesota Get-Together. Start planning your dietary regret schedule now. (KSTP)