Robbinsdale Hero Saves 4-Year-Old from Drowning at Ryan Lake
A local house worker is being hailed as a hero after diving into Ryan Lake in Robbinsdale to save a 4-year-old boy who had gone underwater 50 feet from shore. The incident occurred Friday afternoon at 2:43 p.m., and t...
Golden Valley & West Metro
A local house worker is being hailed as a hero after diving into Ryan Lake in Robbinsdale to save a 4-year-old boy who had gone underwater 50 feet from shore. The incident occurred Friday afternoon at 2:43 p.m., and the Robbinsdale police chief is commending the actions of the "true heroes" who stepped in to pull the child to safety.
Minneapolis
Firefighters quickly extinguished a roof fire at Jakeeno's Pizza and Pasta in South Minneapolis early Saturday morning around 6:45 a.m. No injuries were reported, but the popular neighborhood restaurant will remain closed until further notice. Minneapolis police are searching for suspects who stole a pickup truck that had a food trailer attached, not realizing three people were still inside the trailer at the time. The incident occurred Saturday morning, and two people sustained injuries after jumping from the moving trailer during the ordeal. The Jim Lupient Water Park in northeast Minneapolis is closed until further notice after swimmers encountered broken glass in the pool on Thursday evening. State health protocols require an indefinite closure to ensure the pool is thoroughly cleaned and safe. Over at the Basilica of Saint Mary, recent restoration work has uncovered stunning architectural designs hidden since the 1950s. Looking ahead to next weekend, the 87th Minneapolis Aquatennial will kick off July 18 featuring free family-friendly events, alongside the highly anticipated Minnehaha Falls Art Fair.
St. Paul
St. Paul Police urgently need the public's help to find 10-year-old Kevin, who was last seen early Saturday near the 1400 block of Hazel Street North. Authorities are also searching for 13-year-old Amarielle Kirven, who went missing Thursday night around 8 p.m. near the 1500 block of Allen Avenue in West St. Paul. St. Paul artist Josie Lewis is picking up the pieces after a 12-year-old vandal caused six figures in damage to her new art gallery, leaving behind a trail of destructive paint footprints just before her opening. Overnight, a woman was dropped off at a local hospital around 12:40 a.m. with a gunshot wound sustained on Jackson Street. Police are actively investigating the shooting but say no arrests have been made yet.
Local Sports
The Minnesota Twins secured a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, powered by Royce Lewis's two-run homer and a go-ahead double in the seventh inning. Earlier in the day, the Twins kicked off the MLB Draft by selecting Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey with the third overall pick. The Minnesota Lynx edged the New York Liberty 90-85, led by massive performances from Kayla McBride (25 points) and Olivia Miles (23 points). The team is also celebrating head coach Cheryl Reeve, who officially became the winningest coach in WNBA regular-season history with her 380th career victory.
Weather
Get ready for a warm-up, as an incoming heatwave is establishing itself across the upper Midwest this weekend. High pressure settling over the region will push temperatures up to around 89 degrees today, with a slight possibility of an isolated shower in the metro.
Minnesota Statewide
Over 20,000 people flocked to Anoka on Saturday for the annual Riverfest and Craft Fair, filling the city streets to support local artists and food vendors. The Minnesota State Patrol reported no injuries after a Nissan Versa became engulfed in flames on I-494 near Lake Road in Woodbury Saturday afternoon. The Minnesota DNR reminds residents that enhanced burning restrictions go into effect Sunday for Cook, Lake, and Northern St. Louis counties due to dry conditions. In a heartwarming local effort, the Minnesota-based charity Wishes & More granted the wish of a terminally ill two-year-old, bringing joy to the family with help from the owner of Crabtree's Garden Gate.