Quick Hits

• Public Safety Win: The Minnesota BCA has canceled missing person alerts for two missing Minneapolis teenagers, Rihana Osman and Aisha Ahmed, after police announced Saturday that the girls were located and are safe.
• Infrastructure Threat: The FBI is actively investigating cyberattacks targeting over 30 water systems in Minnesota. Officials warn that Iranian hackers have been focused on such infrastructure. Michigan has also reported similar attacks on nine of its systems, though all are currently operating safely.
• Deadly Intervention: A 22-year-old man from Maplewood, Cion Jordan, was tragically killed in downtown St. Paul on July 30. His mother, Malinda Aguilar, said he died while trying to help a woman who was being assaulted.
• Twins Trade: The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league outfielder Jhom. The move is aimed at bolstering the team's pitching depth.

Minneapolis

• The ongoing cyberattacks on local water systems remain a top concern across the metro. Authorities are actively working to find the source of the breaches that have targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota. Michigan also reported cyberattacks on nine of its water systems on Saturday. Fortunately, officials noted that all systems in both states are operating "safely" while the FBI continues its investigation.
• Residents in the Lynnhurst neighborhood can now shop directly from local farmers at the brand-new Radish Farm Stop. The innovative retail concept is designed to seamlessly connect Minneapolis shoppers with fresh, local produce and goods.
• For local seafood lovers, a new cookbook brings the iconic flavors of Sea Salt Eatery right into your home kitchen. Written by Gail Rosenblum and Kait Ziemer-Davis, the book features recipes for the restaurant's most beloved dishes, including their famous panko-crusted walleye.
• While WWE's "SummerSlam" takes over U.S. Bank Stadium this weekend, Broken Clock Brewing in northeast Minneapolis is hosting "CornSlam." The brand-new event offers a quirky, community-focused alternative to the massive wrestling spectacle just down the river.
• Hennepin County is looking for creative residents to participate in its election judge button design contest. Submissions are currently being accepted online to help design the official button for the upcoming election season.
• The Twin Cities creative scene is in full swing. The annual Minnesota Fringe Festival is currently underway, and Flavor Fest 2026 returns next weekend to showcase local art, food, and culture.

St. Paul

• Providers and city officials are preparing to clear St. Paul's largest homeless encampment, located at Pig’s Eye Park. Outreach teams are working throughout the weekend to help residents secure food, water, and shelter ahead of the city's encampment closures.
• St. Paul voters will likely see a "Right to Repair" proposal on their upcoming ballots. The advocacy group Safe Homes St. Paul, represented by Cole Hanson, successfully submitted enough signatures to put the measure before voters. The initiative focuses on ensuring apartments remain safe and expanding tenant repair rights.
• The historic Rondo neighborhood hosted its fourth annual Rondo Block Party. The gathering brought together longtime residents, families, and local vendors to celebrate the historic Black neighborhood's legacy, resilience, and community.

Local Sports

• It was a busy weekend for the Minnesota Twins out on the West Coast. On Friday night, Royce Lewis hit a crucial tying home run in the seventh inning, and Luke Keaschall followed up with a go-ahead double, securing a 5-3 road victory over the Seattle Mariners. However, the Mariners snapped their three-game losing streak on Saturday, defeating the Twins 4-3 after Randy Arozarena scored the winning run in the ninth inning.
• In front-office news, the Twins bolstered their roster by acquiring right-handed starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league outfielder Jhom.
• Off the field, keeping up with your favorite local teams is becoming increasingly complex. The Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx, Wild, and Twins are all set to broadcast games on different platforms moving forward, testing fan loyalty and creating new costs and confusion for viewers.
• Former Gophers volleyball star Sarah Wilhite Parsons recently hosted a youth camp in Edina. During the event, she spoke about her commitment to signing with a new Minnesota professional volleyball team, continuing to invest in the community that supported her collegiate career.

Minnesota Statewide

• Teachers and parents in the Anoka-Hennepin School District are growing concerned as the district has yet to approve a new social studies curriculum. With Minnesota’s new statewide standards taking effect this fall, educators are left in limbo.
• Abdikerm Eidleh, identified as the No. 2 fraud suspect in the sprawling Feeding Our Future investigation, pleaded not guilty in federal court. Eidleh was arrested in Somalia last month and successfully extradited back to Minnesota to face charges.
• The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a severe head-on collision on Highway 61 near White Bear Township. The crash, which occurred just before 1:00 a.m., left two drivers with serious injuries. One of the drivers was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
• In a bizarre crime story out of the state, a Minnesota man was formally charged after allegedly creating a homemade spike strip using dozens of screws scattered across his yard, intended to keep neighborhood kids from riding their bikes on his lawn.
• A solemn procession traveled through the area on Saturday, carrying the remains of Eau Claire firefighter Bryce Jungbluth back to Wisconsin following his sudden death in the line of duty.
• In national politics, former infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing this week. Republicans on the committee accused Fauci of causing the COVID-19 pandemic, consuming political attention in Washington.