Golden Valley & West Metro

The Robbinsdale school district is facing growing pushback as it seeks voter support for a bond referendum that could exceed $400 million. District leaders are actively campaigning for the funds to address facility needs, though community opposition is mounting as the vote approaches.

Just south of Golden Valley, the Slavic Experience is returning to St. Louis Park this August for its fifth year. The free festival will feature a vibrant celebration of Eastern European culture, food, and music for residents across the West Metro to enjoy.

Minneapolis

Minneapolis police are increasing patrols in Uptown following a mass shooting outside the Reign nightclub that left a victim still fighting for his life in the ICU. The victim's mother shared her heartbreak over the weekend, stating she is grateful her son is alive but wishes the "nightmare was a dream."

A man was tragically killed while crossing the street in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday night. Officers responded to the busy intersection of Twins Way and 10th Street North around 9:20 p.m.

Vance Boelter was officially sentenced to life in prison this week for the murder of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well as the attempted killing of Sen. John Hoffman. The high-profile case was discussed on this week's At Issue alongside the latest primary polling and a 1-on-1 interview with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

The University of Minnesota kicked off the American Solar Challenge, hosting 19 student teams from around the globe for a 1,500-mile road trip in vehicles powered entirely by the sun. In local business news, the Minneapolis cafe Modern Times—which notably rebranded as "Post Modern Times" to offer pay-what-you-can pricing during the winter ICE surge—is pausing operations to reassess its community-centric approach.

St. Paul

St. Paul police are investigating an overnight stabbing that broke out between two brothers early Sunday morning. One man was hospitalized with injuries while the other was taken into custody.

The University of Minnesota is closing Bailey Hall, a residence hall and dining center on the St. Paul campus, for the entire 2026-2027 academic year due to facility issues. Meanwhile, the West Side Community Organization (WSCO) is hosting a street renaming listening session today to gather neighborhood input.

Looking ahead to next weekend, Saint Paul’s historic Rondo neighborhood will host its annual block party on Friday, August 1. The celebration will feature family-friendly activities, wellness engagement, and a strong focus on local entrepreneurship. Also in St. Paul, Park Square Theatre is now presenting "The Butler Did It," a comedic murder mystery perfect for a summer night out.

Local Sports

The Twins had a dominant weekend series against the Athletics at Target Field. Ryan Jeffers drove in three runs and Connor Prielipp threw 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball in his return from the injured list to secure an 11-8 win on Sunday, following up a 2-0 victory on Saturday where Alan Roden hit a crucial two-RBI single.

Over in Chicago, Minnesota Lynx standout Jonquel Jones made WNBA history during the league's 30th-season All-Star Game. Jones dropped 22 points and 13 rebounds to help Team Spoon edge out Team Coop 129-122.

Minnesota United battled to a hard-fought scoreless draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night. Loons goalkeeper Drake Callender was the star of the match, finishing with five saves to secure the clean sheet.

Weather

Minnesota’s Weather Authority has extended an Alert through today as the Twin Cities just recorded their highest temperature in over four years. Expect oppressive humidity pushing heat index values up to 95-100 degrees this afternoon, so please stay hydrated and limit your time outdoors during peak heat.

Minnesota Statewide

Legendary University of Minnesota baseball coach John Anderson has died at the age of 71. During his final season in 2024, the beloved coach noted that his proudest accomplishments had nothing to do with baseball and everything to do with his players.

The Minnesota DNR is reporting a significant increase in fish die-offs across the state as the ongoing heat dome and lack of rain take their toll on local ecosystems. So far this year, the DNR has received 212 fish mortality reports covering more than 100 bodies of water.

Finally, gas prices are ticking upward across the state amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The slight relief comes as the United States and Iran have paused daily attacks over the Strait of Hormuz following nearly two weeks of intense fighting.