The 19,000-capacity Shakopee amphitheater, which opened to the public at the weekend, announced at 5:35 p.m. that doors would not open at 6 p.m. as scheduled, and then at 6 p.m. said that it would continue to delay doors "as we monitor the ongoing weather."

Just before 7 p.m., just over a half-hour before the concert was due to start, the venue confirmed show would not go ahead, and was being postponed to August 31.

"Due to ongoing inclement weather, we have made the difficult decision to postpone tonight’s Dave Matthews Band show," it said.

"The new show will be on August 31 at 7:30pm.

"All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. Further details will be communicated to ticket holders via email."

Heavy rain smacked the Twin Cities metro on Tuesday afternoon and continued intermittently into the evening. As things stood at 7 p.m., it looked as though two more small waves of heavy rain were due in the Shakopee area at around 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Earlier in the day, the venue had said that while it was monitoring the weather, "our shows go on rain or shine," advising concert-goers to "dress accordingly."

The Dave Matthews Band performance was one of the few scheduled shows at the new amphitheater to have sold out.

Light rail service between Target Field and Mall of America will be suspended for seven weeks starting Monday, June 29.

Metro Transit says the closure is needed to upgrade signals and other equipment and will allow for safer and more efficient routing of trains, fewer delays and more schedule reliability.

Bus service is set to replace the trains along the Blue Line until the light rail reopens on Aug. 19 and Metro Transit is encouraging riders to plan extra time for trips until then.

The Green Line trains between Target Field and West Bank stations will also be replaced by bus service at times this summer.

Those trains are scheduled to be shut down July 1-26 and Aug. 16-19.

Even riding a bike, the construction may be hard to avoid: Metro Transit says detours are expected on some sections of the Hiawatha bike trail as the work progresses.

More details on the construction and alternative routes can be found on Metro Transit's website here.

The new attraction in Luverne, which already has more nutcrackers than people, is along U.S. 75 next to longtime local business Those Blasted Things.

But visitors won't have a hard time finding the giant nutcracker. Standing 65-feet-tall, the patriotic fellow is easily seen from Interstate 90 near the South Dakota border.

Today's Travel Article is sponsored by Visit Grand Rapids

While the statue is not yet formally recognized as the tallest nutcracker in the world, its nearly twice the height of the current record-holder in Neuhausen, Germany.

Local resident Katie Walgrave designed the statue, which took several years to complete and was privately funded by the nonprofit Just For Nuts. Once the electrical wiring is done, the nutcracker will have a working jaw and be able to crack nuts.

Luverne is home to the third-largest nutcracker collection in the world thanks to resident Betty Mann, who collected more than 6,000 nutcrackers and then donated her collection to the town's History Center.

The center already draws thousands of visitors annually, and residents hope the nutcracker will further boost the small town's tourism economy.

The community will celebrate the new statue at the annual Nutcracker Fest, which will be held July 17-18.

According to Mayor Patrick Baustian, a ribbon cutting ceremony is planned and the nutcracker will also be named during the festival.

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Throughout the process, seven of the 215 cases in which Dr. Michael McGee served as medical examiner were ultimately identified as needing further review, and Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced Tuesday that there will be no changes to convictions in six of them, though one is still unresolved.

Choi ordered the extensive case review after a federal appeals judge ruled in September 2021 that McGee's findings and testimony regarding Sjodin's cause of death was "unreliable, misleading and inaccurate.”

That testimony was cited by Alfonso Rodriguez Jr.’s defense team in a successful motion to vacate his death sentence in the University of North Dakota student's 2003 kidnapping and killing.

Three independent medical examiners were brought in from across the country to evaluate McGee's work in the seven convictions that were flagged, with each separately reviewing case files before meeting to discuss their analyses and reach their findings.

Also involved in the review were the Prosecutors' Center for Excellence, Great North Innocence Project, and the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.

“From the outset, we committed to a review that was thorough, transparent, and grounded in independent expertise to ensure a comprehensive review process, and just outcomes in every case,” Choi said in a statement.

Convictions analyzed and upheld after review:

• Michael French — Convicted in September 1996 of second-degree murder in the death of his 2-month-old daughter
• Said Moussa Gouleed — Convicted in July 2007 of second-degree murder in the death of his 6-week-old daughter.
• Kyle Kelbel — Convicted in July in 2001 of first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter.
• Kou Moua — Convicted in November 2002 of first-degree premeditated murder in the drive-by shooting of a rival gang member.
• Michael Sontoya — Convicted in May 2009 of first-degree murder while committing sexual assault.
• American Morris — Convicted in July 1998 of first-degree murder while committing sexual assault.

"Our determination that no change would occur in any of these six cases does not mean that Dr. McGee's work was flawless," Choi said during a Tuesday news conference. "While the criticisms were valid, they did not go to the aspects of the case that were key to determining the defendant's guilt."

McGee served as the chief medical examiner for Ramsey County from 1985 and 2019.

During his tenure, McGee provided testimony that contributed to Thomas Rhodes' murder conviction in the 1998 death of his wife, which was vacated in 2023 by the AG Office’s Conviction Review Unit.

As 2025-26 seasons conclude and before many new ones begin, there are showtunes, Shakespeare, and comedies of errors can be found throughout the state.

Here are the performances coming up around the Twin Cities and surrounding region.

"My Ántonia"

June 3–July 19 at Theater Latté Da

Theater Latté Da is closing out its 2025-26 season with the world premiere of "My Ántonia," a musical based on Willa Cather's classic frontier novel of the immigrant experience. The production, with a libretto by Noah Brady and music by the indie-folk duo The Kilbanes, has received a lot of praise, as well as a six-show extension, since opening on June 6. Theater Latté Da, 345 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis

"Six"

June 17–28 at The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

The award-winning musical about the six wives of Henry VIII is packed with exhuberant pop numbers that earned it a Tony for best original score, along with a heap of accolades. The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul($

Great River Shakespeare Festival

June 24–July 26 at The ARC in Winona

For more than two decades, the Great River Shakespeare Festival has been a summertime theatrical destination. This year, it moves into the ARC, a historic and restored theater in Winona.

There are side events and discussions throughout the festival, but the main attraction is its two repertory plays: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Pericles: Prince of Tyre." The two-play season pass will get you 10% off the single-ticket prices. The Arc: Home of the Historic Masonic Theatre, 255 Main St., Winona

"Wicked"

July 8–Aug. 9 at Orpheum Theatre

The 2025-26 Broadway on Hennepin season wraps up with one of the most recognizable touring musicals out there: "Wicked." If you've somehow defied the show's gravity — it's a Tony-winner based on a bestselling novel and spawned a pair of blockbuster movies — it's a spin on "The Wizard of Oz," following a pair of young witches before one gets labeled "good" and the other "wicked." The touring production is led by Aline Mayagoitia as Elphaba and Claudia Bennett as Glinda.

"Private Lives"

July 18–Aug. 23 at Guthrie Theater

The Guthrie will present Noël Coward's "Private Lives," directed by David Ivers, for its season finale. One of the playwright's best-known works, the Guthrie has produced the comedy three times previously, most recently in its 2007–08 season.

It's a classic set-up, with two divorcees both entering their second marriage and, wouldn't you know it, they're honeymooning at the same French resort. Guthrie Theater, 818 S 2nd St., Minneapolis

"Guys and Dolls"

Through Sept. 26 at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

The classic musical is the first mainstage production under the leadership of new Chanhassen Dinner Theatres artistic director, Tamara Kangas Erickson. The romanticized New York of "Guys and Dolls" gets splashy sets, bright lights, and a little more ritz than CDT regulars might expect. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W 78th St., Chanhassen

Twin Cities theater performances in June 2026

• “Guys and Dolls” at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres - through Sept. 26
• “My Ántonia” (world premiere) at Theater Latté Da - through July 12
• “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help” at Commonweal Theatre - Through Sept. 5
• “Come From Away” at Guthrie Theater - Through Aug. 9
• “Six” at The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts - Through June 28
• “Shrek: The Musical,” presented by Stage Theatre Company at Hopkins Center for the Arts - Through Aug. 2
• “Blithe Spirit” at Theatre in the Round - Through July 12
• Battle of the Improv All-Stars 2026 at Dudley Riggs Theatre - Through Aug. 8
• “A Revolution Highly Favorable” at Phoenix Theater - June 24–27
• Great River Shakespeare Festival - “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Pericles: Prince of Tyre” at The ARC - June 24–July 26
• A public reading of “The Pasture,” presented by Mixed Blood at Flourish Placemaking Collective - June 24
• “Moving Roots/Ancestry Wings,” presented by Dance Projects by ME at The Southern Theater - June 26–27

Twin Cities theater performances in July 2026

• Puppeteers for Fears presents "Robopocalypse: The Musical!" at The Cedar Cultural Center - July 1
• “The President and the Space Lady” at Phoenix Theater - July 1–5
• “In the Backroom” at The Southern Theater - July 2–5
• “Wicked” at Orpheum Theatre - July 8–Aug. 9
• "The Root Beer Lady" at History Theatre - July 8–26
• “This Body, This Fruit” at Phoenix Theater - July 8–14
• “Legally Blonde: The Musical” at The Duluth Playhouse - July 10–26
• “The Cottage” at Gremlin Theatre - July 10–Aug. 2
• “Following The Serpent’s Veil: Preah Thong Neang Neak,” presented by Wattanak Dance Troupe at The Southern Theater - July 10–11
• “The Prom” at Lyric Arts - July 10–Aug. 9
• "Off Book" at Dudley Riggs Theatre - July 10–11
• The 2025 Playwright Festival at Yellow Tree Theater - July 11–26
• “The Spitfire Grill” at Commonweal Theatre - July 11–Oct. 24
• “The Crucible by Arthur Miller,” presented by Uncharted Theatre Company at The Southern Theater - July 17–19, July 24–26
• "The Butler Did It" at Park Square Theatre - July 17–Aug. 15
• “Hooray for Hollywood” at The Phipps Center for the Arts - July 17–26
• “Private Lives” at Guthrie Theater - July 18–Aug. 23
• “Wishes in the Sand” (a work-in-progress showing) at Open Eye Theatre - July 21
• Twin Cities Shakespeare Festival at Theatre in the Round - July 24–26
• NEXT Festival 2026 at Theater Latté Da - July 24–Aug. 10
• "Daughter Daddy" at Bryant Lake Bowl – July 25–26
• “Groovers and Makers 2026: 4 Takes on Jazz Dance,” presented by Rhythmically Speaking at The Southern Theater - July 30-Aug. 1
• “In the Heights” at Bloomington Center for the Arts - Various dates from July 30–Aug. 23
• “By Moonlight” at Phoenix Theater - July 31–Aug. 2

Twin Cities theater performances in August 2026

• “Explorasaurus: A Dinosaur Adventure” (world premiere), presented by Stages Theatre Company at Hopkins Center for the Arts - Aug. 5–16
• Minnesota Fringe Festival at various locations - Aug. 6–16
• “Hadestown: Teen Edition” at Children’s Theatre Company - Aug. 7–8
• “Hadestown: Teen Edition” at The Duluth Playhouse - Aug. 7–9
• “Dirty Dancing: The Musical” at The Ordway - Aug. 12–Sept. 6
• “Honk Jr.” at The Duluth Playhouse - Aug. 14–16
• “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” presented by Lakeshore Players Theatre at Hanifl Performing Arts Center - Aug. 14–23
• “Ghost Quartet” at Theatre Elison - Aug. 19–23
• MACT Fact*Fest, presented by Minnesota Association of Community Theatre at Theatre in the Round - Aug. 21-22
• “Dances with Dalí - A Surreal Flamenco Experience,” presented by Flamenco X at The Southern Theater - Aug. 21–23
• Fringe Encore at the Phipps at The Phipps Center for the Arts - Aug. 26–29

Upcoming Twin Cities theater for kids

• “Shrek: The Musical,” presented by Stage Theatre Company at Hopkins Center for the Arts - Through Aug. 2
• “Hooray for Hollywood” at The Phipps Center for the Arts - July 17–26
• “Explorasaurus: A Dinosaur Adventure" (world premiere) presented by Stages Theatre Company at Hopkins Center for the Arts - Aug. 5–16
• “Hadestown: Teen Edition” at Children’s Theatre Company - Aug. 7–8
• “Hadestown: Teen Edition” at The Duluth Playhouse - Aug. 7–9
• “Honk Jr.” at The Duluth Playhouse - Aug. 14–16

Sara's Bakery owner Sara Higgins recently announced the business will be moving its storefront into Stillwater's Brines Market and Deli in mid-July.

Higgins said the move is bittersweet but she's ready for the next adventure and grateful for the new opportunity, writing on Facebook: "[It's] been a fun 7 years with the best tipsy pie crew and BEST customers."

The bakery shop's final day in the little yellow building at 823 4th St. S will be July 12. A moving celebration is planned for 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. the prior day.

In reply to Higgins' announcement, Brines Market and Deli said it's "incredibly excited" to have the bakery join the Brines family and honored to help carry the legacy forward.

"Looking forward to building the next chapter together and creating an even bigger destination for great food in the St. Croix Valley," the market wrote.

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Hennepin Arts announced five new events on Tuesday, including a night with Indigo Girls. They'll set up shop at the downtown Minneapolis theater on Oct. 21, joined by former 4 Non Blondes singer Linda Perry.

The Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray will be returning to the Twin Cities for the first time since a co-headlining bill with Melissa Etheridge at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair.

Additionally, Hennepin Arts announced a night with comedian and podcaster Ilana Glazer at the State Theatre on Sept. 16, a return engagement of "The Thorn" on Oct 2 and 3 at the Orpheum Theatre, Dan and Phil's "Hard Launch World Tour" on Oct. 2 at the State Theatre, and a Feb. 23 showcase of video game music with "Sonic Live in Concert," also at the State Theatre.

Tickets for Indigo Girls will go on sale at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 26. All of the other just-announced shows will go on sale at 10 a.m. that same day.

The incident happened last Thursday around 3:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Sixth Avenue Southwest in Austin, near the Mower County Fairgrounds, with Austin PD saying the dog fled west after biting the victim.

The dog has still not been found, with police issuing an appeal so it can contact its owners.

The department shared this description: "The dog is a gray pit bull with a white belly and white front paws, wearing a camouflage collar with 'Real Tree' printed on it and a silver dog bone shaped name tag attached."

Anyone with information is asked to call 507-355-0150 and select option two for administration.

Additional information about the incident wasn't immediately available.

Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change.

Novarum Development Partners announced Monday that it has purchased the former Wells Fargo Home Mortgage headquarters in the Phillips West neighborhood off I-35W and near Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

The sale price of the roughly 25-acre property wasn't disclosed, and a public record of the acquisition hasn't been posted online yet.

Novarum is setting out to deliver a destination development, known as Iconic Plaza, costing between $100 million to $250 million and featuring about 1,000 units of housing.

"Our vision is to transform this campus into one of the largest mixed-use redevelopment projects in Minneapolis," Novarum's chief operating officer, Faraaz Yussuf, said during a news conference.

"A place where housing, health care, education, retail, restaurants, offices, hospitality, recreation, and community spaces come together in a walkable, sustainable environment.

"This is not simply the redevelopment of a building. It is the creation of a new destination. A place where people can live, work, learn, receive care, gather with family and friends, and build community, all within a single campus."

Novarum CEO Dean Dovolis, owner of DJR Architecture, said he expects construction to begin soon, though it could take as many as five years to complete.

Tonka Development Group, McGlynn Partners, George Group North, and Grizzly Construction have signed onto the project as its housing development partners.

Dr. Irfan Khan Sandozi has been tapped to handle the health care component, seeking to bring services to an underserved population.

Honeywell occupied the complex before Wells Fargo, which put it up for sale in 2023.

The meeting adjourned just before the council was set to consider a moratorium on data center developments and weigh a developer's proposal to build a 54,070-square-foot data center at 5890 Carmen Avenue, along the town's border with South St. Paul.

"Ridiculous," could be heard among the cries from residents after the council voted to recess the meeting and pick back up where they left off at 8 a.m. Friday morning.

A city attorney said the recess gives officials further time to analyze new information, including threatened litigation.

But the move heightened tensions with residents who say they've been blocked from giving public comment and the rescheduled meeting, which may be difficult to attend, is just another hurdle.

Similar tensions over data center developments are rising across Minnesota as communities navigate a patchwork of regulations and concerns about the facilities' impact on the environment, noise, electricity and water usage and more.

In May, Wright County became the first county in Minnesota to approve an emergency moratorium on all new data centers after two massive developments were proposed near Monticello.

The proposal in Inver Grove Heights is comparatively much smaller, but still carries legal complexities the city must consider.

According to FOX 9, the developer has threatened to sue if the council bases its decision on anything other than zoning laws when voting on the project.

It's also unclear whether or not the ban on data centers that the council is set to consider Friday would apply to the proposed project if adopted.

Dakota County Commissioner Joe Atkins wrote on Facebook that the council previously voted 3-2 to advance the moratorium, but a third and final reading is required before it takes effect.

"As a County Commissioner, I do not have a vote on this matter," he wrote. "But I am paying close attention because data center impacts, including electricity demand, generator noise, water use, roads and emergency response, do not neatly stop at city boundaries."

Here is what's in Sven's video forecast today:

• Thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon/evening, marginal severe risk west
• Cooler than normal temps through Friday: the 2 week cool ‘break’ comes to an end
• Heat, humidity build back in this weekend into next week
• Good chances of occasional storms next week but depends on several factors

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BMTN Note: Weather events in isolation can't always be pinned on climate change, but the broader trend of increasingly severe weather and record-breaking extremes seen in Minnesota and across the globe can be attributed directly to the rapidly warming climate caused by human activity. The IPCC has warned that Earth is "firmly on track toward an unlivable world," and says greenhouse gas emissions must be halved by 2030 in order to limit warming to 1.5C, which would prevent the most catastrophic effects on humankind. You can read more here.

Hubbard Broadcasting is ending the station's afternoon Staci & Hutch show, which ran from 2–7 p.m. on weekdays and has been on the air since 2019.

The station has not made a public announcement, but informed staff via an internal memo obtained by Bring Me The News that the Greg Hutchinson's and Staci Matthews's contracts would not be renewed.

Hutchinson — who previously broadcast under the name Brad Steele at Mankato's Z99 — made a brief announcement on Facebook, stating, "Loss for words... saddened... will miss you all..."

Matthews joined KS95 in 2003 and hosted an afternoon drive-time show with Larry "Moon" Thompson for 16 years. Following Thompson's retirement in 2019, Hutchinson joined Matthews on the show.

"As you can imagine, this was an incredibly difficult decision," reads a memo sent to KS95 staff by Hubbard's vice president and market manager for Minnesota, Dan Seeman.

"Chris [Eagan] and I will now be focused on finding the next great afternoon drive show for KS95," the memo continues. "KS95 has always been a personality forward radio station and that will continue. We will update you on a short-term plan for afternoon drive in the next few days."

Hubbard Broadcasting did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the situation, and hasn't announced if the change has already been implemented. However, the station's online schedule does not list any Staci & Hutch shows for this week, and the show's page has been removed from the site. 

The city announced the closure Friday, and say it's expected to last "indefinitely."

The city did not elaborate on what specific concerns surrounding the tunnel, which runs beneath 5th Avenue West along West Superior Street in downtown Duluth.

The Duluth News Tribune is reporting it's the result of "unwanted behaviors" near Fifth Avenue West over a period of several months.

“The City of Duluth regrets any inconvenience this may cause pedestrians who use the system,” the announcement read. 

Elias Alexander Harper has been charged with first-degree assault causing great bodily harm to a peace officer, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, obstructing the legal process or interfering with a peace officer, and attempting to disarm a peace officer, all felonies.

According to a criminal complaint, a probation officer called Itasca County dispatch to request that Harper be taken into custody for his failure to appear for his previously scheduled court hearings, and reported that the man had most recently been living at grandmother's house in Max, Minn.

When two deputies visited the home on May 4, the grandmother initially attempted to get Harper outside without their help, but she was unsuccessful. She then showed Deputy Michael Cowan inside, while Deputy Nicholas O’Toole positioned himself in the back yard in case Harper tried to flee.

Cowan reportedly encountered Harper in the kitchen, and knowing him to be "unpredictable with law enforcement," per the complaint, the deputy approached the man and grabbed his wrist.

Cowan told Harper to turn around, and he "initially complied with one arm but then pulled away and began actively resisting," allegedly "swinging his arms and pushing" Cowan as he attempted to secure Harper's other arm.

Both men went to the ground, as Cowan continued trying to gain control of Harper, who allegedly kept trying to resist and get.

During the struggle, Cowan felt a tug at his right hip, where his gun was in a holster.

Harper is seen on Cowan's body-worn camera footage, reaching his left arm towards Cowan’s right side, though his hand is out of frame.

The video shows Cowan reaching back to secure Harper's hand, and at that point, the gun is fired and Cowan is shot in the right thigh.

After he heard the gunshot, O’Toole ran into the house, where he found Harper underneath Cowan, whose gun was still in its holster.

Harper claimed that the gun "misfired," but Cowan disagreed.

An investigation after the fact determined that the holster's guard was still in place and the bottom of the holster was shot out, with the casing still in the gun since the slide was unable to eject it due to the guard.

O’Toole applied a tourniquet to Cowan's thigh, then rolled Cowan off Harper, who allegedly continued to resist and pull away.

The complaint says Harper indicated he was "Native mob" and told Cowan to shoot him several times.

O’Toole used his taser on Harper after he failed to comply with repeated orders to put his hands behind his back.

Harper was then placed under arrest and transferred to a squad car.

A relative who was in the home at the time of the incident called his parole officer to report that he had contact with law enforcement, telling the parole officer that Harper "became upset and tried fighting him and their grandmother" because he thought one of them had told the polkice about Harper's whereabouts.

The relative said Harper disarmed the deputy who tried to take him into custody and shot him in the leg.

An investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension found Harper's DNA on the grip of Cowan's gun.

Harper has previously been convicted of fifth-degree assault and has three additional fifth-degree assault charges pending. He has failed to appear twice on the pending
gross misdemeanor charges, per the complaint.

Dustin Colson Leaning, 33, of Boston, is among the 18 latest people to be honored by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, which honors those in the U.S. and Canada who "enter extreme danger while saving or attempting to save the lives of others."

On June 30, 2025, Colson Leaning and his partner, Brittany Pashkow, had parked their van near the Dresbach rest area on Interstate 90 in Winona County when they saw a vehicle roll down the embankment into the river.  

The 37-year-old driver had reported "feeling faint" as he pulled over, before losing consciousness and crashing through the brush into the river, with his vehicle about 60 feet from shore when Leaning and Pashkow noticed it.

Per the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission:

"While his partner called 911, Colson Leaning entered the water and swam to the truck. The vehicle was floating upright, submerged to the door handles. Inside, he could see the semiconscious driver, who was bleeding from the face, while water poured into the cab.

"As the river current carried the pickup farther from shore, Colson Leaning attempted to open the front, passenger door but was unsuccessful. He then swam to the driver’s side and tried to open the driver’s door. When that effort failed, Colson Leaning moved to the rear, driver’s-side door. It also would not open. Bracing both feet against the truck, Colson Leaning grasped the rear door handle with both hands and pulled. The door opened as the pickup began to list and sink away from him.

"Water rushed into the cab and began forcing the door closed again. Colson Leaning wedged his shoulder and one foot between the door and the frame to keep it open. While holding the door open, he grasped the driver beneath an elbow. At the same time, the driver pushed himself outward, and Colson Leaning pulled him free from the vehicle

" The two men then swam to a nearby tree branch, where they floated and rested before continuing to a boat-ramp dock."

The rescued victim was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

First responders were dispatched to Stratford Wood Apartments after 9:30 p.m. Monday on a report of a man who had fallen from a balcony on the third floor, according to the Minnetonka Police Department.

The department says the man eventually was pronounced dead. It's unclear whether he died at the scene, at a hospital, or in transit.

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The man's identity has not yet been released.

An investigation is ongoing and being treated as an accident, with no foul play is suspected.

"This incident created a prolonged emergency response as crews waited for investigators and the medical examiner to process the scene," Minnetonka PD says.

Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change.

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has the entire western side of Minnesota in a marginal risk for severe storms. That's level 1 of 5 on the severe scale, meaning a handful of storms could produce low-end severe hazards.

There are showers and storms ongoing Tuesday morning in North Dakota, and those will reach western Minnesota by mid-to-late morning and continue pushing east during the afternoon. That will likely keep most locations cloudy, preventing too much instability from developing during the afternoon, thus limiting the severe threat.

However, the National Weather Service believes that storms that develop behind the morning/early afternoon showers and rumblers could have just enough juice to produce some hail and the occasional strong wind gust.

Next week looks hot and stormy

It looks like it'll be a stormy day in North Dakota on Sunday, with the threat shifting east into Minnesota possibly on Monday. While details are still being ironed out, the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities says high temperatures on Monday could soar into the mid-90s. Couple those temps with tropical dew points in the 70s, and heat indices could reach triple digits.

With an approaching cold front possible on Monday, storms could erupt in an unstable airmass. The NWS Twin Cities' forecast discussion on Monday afternoon was quite interesting.

"In particular, Monday would be [the] day to circle for a potential enhanced severe weather threat," the discussion reads. "We have a long ways to go, but the large scale features are at least pointing at Monday as being a day to pay close attention to as we work through the week."

And Monday might not be the only day with stormy skies.

"At this range, this could mean a ring of fire scenario with multiple severe episodes and/or hazardous heat for the Upper Midwest," the NWS Twin Cities' forecast discussion on Tuesday morning says.

"Regardless how the details eventually reveal themselves, it is safe to say the weather pattern of the past couple weeks is coming to an end."

Minneapolis Police Department says the shooting was reported just before 8:20 p.m. on the 1600 block of Girard Avenue North.

Officers arrived to find a man outside of a vehicle with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, and a woman inside the vehicle also with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

As both were brought to a hospital, police were informed of a man hiding in a shed on the 1500 block of Girard Avenue North who had also been shot. He was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

As of Tuesday morning, no arrests have been made, with an investigation ongoing to determine the link between the three injured parties.

It's the latest in a flurry of shootings in Minneapolis in recent days, including several over the weekend that left one person dead and at least six injured.

Shootings typically escalate across the Twin Cities in the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change.

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Cole Manning Wright, 23, of Vadnais Heights, is facing three gross misdemeanor weapons charges and one misdemeanor cannabis offense in connection with the June 16 incident.

According to the criminal complaint, a woman told police her two children, ages 11 and 13, had gone to Lakefront Park and were running a lemonade stand when a man approached the stand and began talking to them.

The woman said both children told her the man had attempted to give them a counterfeit $100 bill and then brought out a black satchel and showed them a handgun.

According to the charges, Wright allegedly handed the gun to the children and then took it back and left.

Charges state Wright told officers he was at the park to meet up with a girl. He said he'd bought some lemonade from the kids, but allegedly denied having a handgun on him or inside his vehicle.

Police saw a female passenger in the truck and noticed an opened package of marijuana in the front area of the vehicle as she exited.

Officers searched the truck and found a handgun inside a black bag, charges say.

Wright then allegedly said he was showing the children his truck when one of the kids found his bag with the gun. He was arrested at the scene.

This year's All Pints North will take place as scheduled on Aug. 1 at Duluth's Bayfront Festival Park, then the summertime beer event is expected to continue elsewhere.

"Duluth will always be part of the All Pints North story," reads a Monday announcement on Instagram. "We're grateful for the brewers, partners, and craft beer fans that made the festival such a success!"

While sharing the "bittersweet news," the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild added that "the future of All Pints North is bright."

"While the location may change, the spirit of the fest (the breweries, the camaraderie, and the celebration of summer), will remain the same. A new home will help keep the festival accessible and vibrant in years to come, and we plan to announce more information about 2027 in coming months."

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"This year's festival is a send-off and a celebration. It's a chance to revisit your favorite summer tradition, reconnect with the friends you've made over the years, and raise a glass with the breweries you love," the post continues.

"It’s a chance to make a few more memories in the city that helped make this event, and the MN craft brewing scene, what it is today.

"Whether you've attended once or every year, we hope you'll join us one more time in Duluth. Let's fill the grounds, celebrate summer, and give Duluth the thank-you it deserves."

The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild also puts on the annual Autumn Brew Review, which is celebrating 25 years on Oct. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis, and organizes Minnesota Beer Day.

The B-52s and Devo will perform at Live Nation's outdoor venue in Shakopee on Sept. 20 as part of their Cosmic De-Evolution Tour, which the "Love Shack" and "Whip It" hitmakers are continuing with eight just-announced U.S dates, also featuring special guest DJ Cummerbund.

The only other Midwest stops are Tinley Park, Ill. and Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m.

A presale is available to Live Nation All Access members starting Thursday at 10 a.m. Sign up for free here.

Mystic Lake Amphitheater held its first concert Saturday, featuring an all-Minnesotan lineup, including Motion City Soundtrack, Morris Day and the Time, and Ber.

The venue's first week of shows continues with mgk (formerly Machine Gun Kelly) on Monday, Dave Matthews Band on Tuesday, and The Guess Who on Thursday.

A photo shared with FOX 9 shows the RV, a 2000 SAMC 39, crashed through a sound barrier wall before it came to a stop.

The Minnesota State Patrol said the incident happened around 9:20 a.m. on Highway 212 at County Road 101.

The driver, a 63-year-old Tacoma, Washington man, veered off of the highway and into the ditch, the patrol said. He was taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

The RV's two passengers, a 46-year-old man and 13-year-old boy, both from Tacoma, also sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in the crash.

Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change.

U.S. District Judge Patrick Schlitz ruled that the Department of Justice's investigation into whether Walz and other officials obstructed or impeded Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol operations in Minnesota was unconstitutional, politically motivated, and completely unfounded, according to an order that was unsealed Monday.

Schlitz wrote that the "dominant purpose of the challenged subpoenas is to coerce Minnesota officials into assisting the federal government with enforcing civil immigration law and to harass and retaliate against them for failing to do so."

"Initiating a criminal investigation in order to harass political opponents or to
coerce them into taking official action – particularly official action that the federal
government cannot directly require those political opponents to take – is a blatantly
unlawful and unethical use the grand-jury process," the judge wrote.

Subpoenas were also sent in January to the offices of Attorney General Keith Ellison, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

Here's what they had to say after the ruling was issued:

Gov. Tim Walz

“Today’s ruling is a victory for the rule of law and our democracy. A federal district judge found that the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into me and other Minnesota elected officials was politically motivated, unconstitutional, and meritless.

“I am proud to have joined Minnesotans in exercising our fundamental American freedoms - of speech, assembly, to disagree with our government. These rights are enshrined in our Constitution. And, they are what makes America great.

“An independent judiciary is a pillar of our democracy. It’s one reason why the U.S. has been that shining city on the hill for nearly 250 years.

“The U.S. Justice Department is pursuing criminal investigations into the President’s political opponents. This case was just one example of that, but we are seeing daily reminders of this administration’s lawlessness – in Minnesota and around the country. We all must continue to seek justice and uphold the rule of law.

“I will never stop exercising my constitutional rights to stand up for Minnesotans and the American freedoms that we hold dear.”

Attorney General Keith Ellison

"The facts are clear: the Trump administration is targeting me because I’m standing up for the people of Minnesota.

"In America, we settle our political differences at the ballot box, and it should disturb every American that Donald Trump is weaponizing the criminal justice system against people he disagrees with. No matter how much Donald Trump threatens, targets, and attacks me, I will never stop working to protect Minnesotans from Trump’s abuses of power.”

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty

“These subpoenas were a political attack when they were issued in January and a federal judge reached a similar conclusion when quashing them, handing the federal government another in a string of legal failures.

"Hennepin County was targeted with no legal basis and our office’s Civil Division did an excellent job in defending a baseless attack in the courtroom during and after the federal occupation of our streets.”

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her

“I am grateful that the Federal District Court saw this subpoena for what it was: a politically motivated retaliation against our city for lawfully standing up to ICE and fighting for our residents.

"We remain committed to protecting our neighbors and legally ensuring that intimidation never dictates how we serve the people who call Saint Paul home.”

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey

“This Department of Justice investigation was never about justice, law, and order, but the absence of it. Subpoenaing political opponents because they spoke on behalf of their constituents violates the core tenets of our democracy and human decency.  

"Today, a federal court rejected that effort to weaponize DOJ power against elected leaders who disagree with the federal administration and spoke out against the horrific invasion of Minnesota. 

"My job is not to stay silent when Minneapolis residents are killed, families are torn apart, and businesses are closed. My job is to stand up for the people I represent, the families who call our city home, and the thousands of people who showed up and spoke out.  

"Criticism of government action is not a crime. One of the defining strengths of our democracy is the ability to challenge those in power without fear of retribution. Elected officials have both the right and the responsibility to speak honestly about how government decisions affect the people they serve. 

"No one should be targeted for questioning those in power. No community should be expected to accept harmful policies without objection. And no administration should use the tools of law enforcement to silence dissent. 

"I am grateful that justice was upheld by today’s court decision. I’m proud to be the mayor of a city of heroes where loving your neighbor is an act of patriotism that puts America first before any politician.”

The "Choosin' Texas" singer's newly announced leg of The Dandelion Tour kicks of Aug. 20 in Green Bay and will end Oct. 31 with at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.

Tickets will be available via presale starting Thursday, June 25. General on sale begins Friday, June 26 at 10 a.m.

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One of country music's biggest stars currently, Langley, 27, set the record last month for the most wins in a year by a single artist at the CMA Awards.

She took home all seven awards she was nominated for, including female artist of the year. Her other wins included song of the year for "Choosin' Texas", which spent 10 non-consecutive weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100.

Langley also scored two major wins at last month's American Music Awards, winning best female country artist and best country song.

The crash involving a pedestrian was reported just before 10:45 p.m. Sunday on Division Street Northwest in Grant Valley Township, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office.

The pedestrian, who's been identified as Floyd Cloud, of Bemidji, died at the scene despite life-saving efforts by emergency personnel.

The sheriff's office says the driver, a 56-year-old Bemidji man, remained on scene after the crash and fully cooperated with law enforcement.

An investigation is ongoing, but deputies and other first responders reported that there there were no signs of impairment from the driver.

Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change.

The locally-owned Mexican restaurant chain is expanding again — this time in downtown Hopkins.

Lago Tacos recently got approval for a liquor license at 1106 Mainstreet, the former Thirty Bales space, where the restaurant now hopes to open as soon as possible.

Thirty Bales closed in May following a three-decade run, though it was known as Big 10 for many years.

"We've been looking since March for the right spot, and when we got the call on Hopkins, [...] it was too good to pass up," Lago Tacos owner Mike Slater said during a Hopkins City Council meeting on June 16.

The owner of the building at Mainstreet and 11th Avenue wanted something different than a late-night bar serving burgers and wings, according to Slater, who said Lago Tacos beat out four other businesses for the space.

Lago Tacos currently has locations in Excelsior, Plymouth and St. Louis Park, which replaced a longtime restaurant in the Uptown area of Minneapolis in 2025.

A fourth Lago Tacos location had a brief run in Eagan's Viking Lakes development before it was closed and backfilled by a new concept known as Copper & Rye.

Slater said Lago Tacos employs about 170 workers, including a culinary director who's moving from Plymouth to the new restaurant in Hopkins.

The Hibbing Police Department said a 9-year-old girl was airlifted with life-threatening injuries to a hospital in Duluth and a 4-year-old girl was hospitalized with minor injuries.

According to police, the girls were riding an ATV being driven by a man on the 11000 block of Carey Lake Road around 7 p.m. on June 18.

Police say the driver lost control of the ATV and struck an object, causing both young passengers to be ejected.

The driver did not require medical attention, and investigators determined that impairment was not a factor in the incident, according to police.

Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change.

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Dry and pleasant Monday

• Next disturbance brings showers, thunder Tuesday… lingering instability Wednesday
• Overall cooler than normal temps persist his week but a big pattern shift ahead:
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Three men were injured early Monday at a busy Northeast Minneapolis intersection near the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities campus.

The shooting happened just before 12:30 a.m. Monday on University Avenue Northeast between East Hennepin Avenue and First Avenue Northeast, with officers arriving to find a man with life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital, though his current status isn't immediately clear.

Two other men arrived at Hennepin County Medical Center about 10 minutes after the shooting with wounds that aren't believed to be life-threatening.

It's the latest of four shootings just over 24 hours apart in Minneapolis.

A woman was shot in the head and hand Saturday night at a south Minneapolis park near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Police believe an altercation preceded the shooting at about 9:45 p.m. Saturday in Bossen Field Park.

The woman's condition isn't currently known, but she was reportedly conscious and speaking before she was transported to a hospital.

A man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting early Sunday in south Minneapolis.

Police believe that a group was in a parking lot on the 2100 block of Lyndale Avenue South when another group started shooting at them around 1:20 a.m. Sunday.

The man's name hasn't been released, nor has the condition of the other victim.

Less than an hour later, MPD responded to another shooting outside Cowboy Jack's in downtown Minneapolis, where an officer was punched as a chaotic scene unfolded.

Police were called just after 2:05 a.m. Sunday to 126 Fifth Street North and discovered a man with a gunshot wound that's not life-threatening.

A crowd gathered at the scene and "began to escalate" as police were investigating the shooting outside the bar, according to a news release.

An officer was punched while apparently attempting to break up an altercation amongst the crowd, though it didn't result in serious injuries, and one person was arrested for disorderly conduct.

No arrests have been reported in any of the weekend shootings.

Anyone with information about the fatal shooting early Sunday is urged to submit tips to policetips@minneapolismn.gov, or by leaving a voicemail at 612-673-5845.

Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change.

At an event attended by former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Joe Biden, Obama called for unity across the country instead of “cynicism and division” 

“For millions of people in this country and around the world, the future feels uncertain, the ground unstable beneath our feet. And as algorithms keep feeding us a steady stream of distraction and outrage, as only the loudest, most extreme voices get attention, fanning our prejudices, appealing to our basest, most tribal instincts, it’s tempting to give in to cynicism and even despair, to stop trying,” he said. 

But Obama also stated that he has found reasons for hope, including in the recent actions of Twin Cities residents during Operation Metro Surge, the federal immigration crackdown during which two Minneapolis residents – Renee Good and Alex Pretti – were shot and killed by agents in January. 

"People aren't looking for perpetual anger and division, they are looking for fairness and common sense, and mutual respect that deep in our gut we want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away," he said.

“I believe this because I’ve seen it all across our country, in cities that have worked together to reclaim their streets from crime, in rural communities that have rebuilt their economy, in businesses that are finding new ways to make housing affordable, and those ordinary people in the Twin Cities who braved frigid temperatures, risked their own safety standing shoulder to shoulder to look out for their neighbors, and sometimes look out for strangers, because they knew that was the right thing to do. I've seen it," he continued.

As well as the killings of Pretti and Good – killings for which no charges have been filed as the Trump administration allegedly blocks access to evidence – Operation Metro Surge also saw thousands of Minnesota residents detained by ICE and Border Patrol agents, with children and U.S. citizens among them.  

Several studies have recently estimated the economic impact of the immigration crackdown in the hundreds of millions of dollars, as residents stayed home and businesses closed amid the federal surge.

The Obama Presidential Center officially opened to the public on Friday.

“Theoretically, in the next couple of weeks, I feel like we should have a trainer coming to us, medical staff come to us, letting us know that we’ll see them in practice," Reeve said, via the Pioneer Press. "And how long from there, it all depends on how the player responds to each of those things. You just can’t know those answers until you put them in it, but we are closer to them getting able to play in a 3-on-3, 4-on-4, 5-on-5 setting.”

Collier, who has finished as MVP runner-up in each of the last two seasons, had surgery on both of her ankles this offseason (one in January, one in late March). Her return has perhaps taken a bit longer than some initially anticipated, as it was estimated earlier this year that she would be back to on-court activities in early June.

Juhasz, the reigning EuroLeague MVP, has also seemingly had her recovery process linger past initial expectations. She's now over two months removed from a right mid-foot sprain suffered while playing in Europe.

Once Collier and Juhasz return to practice at some point in July, they'll still have to ramp up their activity level to get in game shape before making their 2026 debuts. Speculatively, it sounds like fans should err on the side of expecting both players to be out for at least another month.

"We are closer to the end of their recovery than the beginning," Reeve said.

The Lynx can afford to be patient. Remarkably, they lead the WNBA with a 13-4 record despite having two key injured players and losing virtually everyone outside of Collier, Kayla McBride, and Courtney Williams from last year's rotation.

No. 2 draft pick Olivia Miles, who has been sensational as a rookie point guard, is the big story from this season. The Lynx have also gotten outstanding play from free agent forward Natasha Howard, who has stepped up with Collier and Juhasz out. Minnesota native Nia Coffey has been an important offseason addition as well. It's been another great coaching job from Reeve, who doesn't have much in the way of proven production on her bench.

Once the Lynx are eventually at full strength, they're going to be even tougher to play against. Assuming Collier looks like herself when she returns, Minnesota will have a very real chance to win the WNBA title this year.

An announcement posted on the door at 1451 Riverwood Drive confirms the store's final day will be Sunday, June 28.

"Thank you for your years of loyalty and support," the statement reads. "We will continue to proudly serve the community, and we hope to see you again at one of our nearby locations."

Aldi's second Burnsville store, which opened in 2017 along County Road 42, will remain open.

The German discount grocer's approximately 80-store footprint in Minnesota also includes another nearby location in Eagan.

Bring Me The News has reached out to Aldi for comment.

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According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, westbound I-94 between I-694/I-494 in Woodbury and I-35E in downtown St. Paul will close over the weekend, beginning Friday at 10 p.m. 

The closure will last through Monday at 5 a.m. 

During the closure, drivers should detour via northbound I-694 to southbound I-35E.

The closure is part of an ongoing project to repair nine bridges over I-94 and I-35E in St. Paul. The affected bridges are: Jackson Street, Robert Street, Minnesota Street, Cedar Street, Wabasha Street North, 10th Street West, Western Avenue North, Marion Street and the ramp from 5th Street to westbound I-94. 

The John Ireland Boulevard Bridge will also be completely rebuilt as part of the project. It is currently closed through August. 

But you know how shopping works. Amazon has a splashy sale, so other stores are trying to compete with their own discounts.

For shoppers who want to look beyond Amazon, here are some other stores that have sales taking place right now. Bring Me The News will be updating this page with discounts and sale items that can be found outside of Prime Day. (Don't forget to shop local and check your local store for similar discounts!)

Sales on electronics

• TCL QM6K Series, 65-inch TV - $530 at Costco ($70 off)
• Onn 32-inch HD TV - $68 at Walmart ($10 off)
• Apple Watch Series 11 - $280 at Target ($120 off)
• Apple iPad, 11-inch, 11th generation - $300 ($50 off)
• JBL Tour One M2 noise-canceling headphones - $150 at eBay/$150 at Walmart ($149 off)
• Apple AirPods Pro 3 - $180 at Walmart/$180 at Target ($70 off)
• Beats Studio Pro headphones - $150 at Target ($200 off)
• Belkin BoostCharge Plus 10K power bank - $35 at Walmart ($15 off)
• Manscaped shaving kit - $60 at Target ($10 off)

Sales on home goods

• Eufy Omni Robot Vacuum and Map Combo - $600 at Walmart ($500 off)
• Corrigan Studio wide back armchair - $144 at Wayfair ($306 off)
• Carmencita 65-inch linen loveseat - $320 at Wayfair ($140 off)
• Blue Dot outdoor chaise lounger - $1,916 at Wayfair ($479 off)
• Hisense window 8,000 BTU air conditioner - $260 at Costco ($80 off)
• Midea window 5,000 BTU air conditioner - $176 at Walmart ($20 off)
• Midea 12,000 BTU portable air conditioner - $200 ($50 off)
• Vornado ARA Oscillating Tower Fan - $209 at Home Depot ($41 off)
• Vornado 683 pedestal fan - $60 at Walmart ($35 off)
• Blueair - Blue Pure air purifier - $210 at Best Buy ($140 off)
• Tenker tabletop air purifier - $60 at Home Depot ($100 off)
• Blackstone Iron Fordged Griddle with Hood - $450 at Dick's Sporting Goods ($200 off)
• Seizeen five-drawer roller tool chest - $110 at Walmart ($100 off)
• Sterlite 27-gallon storage bin - $48 at Walmart ($12 off)
• Vornado fabric steamer - $27 at Target ($13 off)
• LuxAdora smart ceiling fan - $360 at Bloomingdale's ($40 off) [ENDED]
• Dreo PolyFan 704S, oscillating fan - $126 at Walmart ($24 off) [ENDED]
• Ilex Studio Avocado Vase - $30 at Nordstrom ($30 off) [ENDED]

Sales on kitchen goods

• Breville Smart Over Air Fryer - $320 at Williams Sonoma/$320 at Target/$320 at Best Buy ($80 off)
• Breville Barista Touch espresso machine - $750 at Williams Sonoma/$750 at Target/$750 at Bloomingdale's ($200 off)
• Breville Barista Espresso machine - $500 at Williams Sonoma/$500 at Target ($200 off)
• 20 Bar Espresso Machine - $106 at Target ($92 off)
• Instant MagicFroth 9-in-1 milk steamer and frother - $45 at Walmart ($20 off)
• Behome Milk Frother and Steamer - $30 at Walmart ($25 off)
• Philips Artisan Smart Pasta and Noodle Maker - $350 at Williams Sonoma ($100 off) [ENDED]
• Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Pizza Oven - $700 at Williams Sonoma ($300 off)
• Le Creuset enameled cast iron Dutch oven - $290 at Cooks of Crocus Hill/$290 at Williams Sonoma ($170 off, other Le Creuset items on sale as well)
• Staub enameled cast iron Dutch oven - $300 at Williams Sonoma ($170 off, other Staub kitchenware on sale as well)
• All-Clad HA1 ceramic nonstick frying pan set - $130 at Cooks of Crocus Hill ($50 off)
• KitchenAid 7-speed hand mixer - $75 at Best Buy/$75 at KitchenAid ($20 off)
• GreenPan nonstick waffle maker - $300 at Cooks of Crocus Hill ($130 off)
• Williams Sonoma Goldtouch Pro nonstick ovenware set - $120 at Williams Sonoma ($6 off)
• Zwilling kitchen knife set - $200 at Williams Sonoma ($80 off)
• Owala 30-ounce travel tumbler - $28 at Dick's Sporting Goods ($8 off)

Sales on sporting and outdoor goods

• Quest passage 100 kayak - $200 at Dick's Sporting Goods ($100 off)
• Solo Stove Bonfire fire pit - $210 at Dick's Sporting Goods ($110 off)
• Cornhole board set - $140 at Dick's Sporting Goods ($30 off)
• Monarch Navigator ping pong table - $400 at Dick's Sporting Goods ($200 off)
• Aqua Lily floating pad - $400 at Dick's Sporting Goods ($100 off)
• Coleman Skylodge 10-person tent - $250 at Joe's Sporting Goods ($150 off)
• Ryobi One+ cordless self-propelled lawn mower - $429 at Home Depot ($50 off)

Sales on items for kids

• LEGO Star Wars Grogu with Hover Pram kit - $56 at Target ($14 off)
• 24 packs of Crayola crayons - $12 at Walmart ($12 off)
• Kinoko Kids in Minneapolis offers free shipping on orders for $150+ and has free in-store pickup

Sales on musical items

• Guild S-100 Polara electric guitar - $590 at Twin Town Guitars ($259 off)
• EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2 Arpeggiato Effects Pedal - $209 at Twin Town Guitars ($40 off, other pedals also on sale)
• Dunlop DGT07 guitar string cutter - $8 at Twin Town Guitars ($5 off)
• D'Addario Pro Winder string-change tool - $10 ($3 off)

Sales on Twin Cities concerts

• Zac Brown Band at Target Center - 2-for-1 tickets with code "FATHER" through June 21
• WWE SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium - 20% off tickets with code "DADS" through June 21
• Eagles of Death Metal - 2-for-1 tickets through June 21

While there's an endless litany of reasons to shop local, discounts can be tempting and there are always lots of them during Prime Day.

Below, Bring Me The News has a running list of deals that can be found during the mega-retailer's sale. From early Prime Day deals and through the promotion's full run, we'll be updating this list with some of the most alluring and useful sales.

Prime Day deals on home goods

• Coway Airmega Mighty air purifier - $150 ($80 off)
• Eufy E25 Robot Vacuum and Mop combo - $598 ($402 off)
• Bissell 1940A PowerFresh steam mop - $80 ($20 off)
• Bissell PowerClean FurGuard cordless vacuum - $180 ($120 off)
• Shark HV301 stick vacuum cleaner - $100 ($100 off)
• Conair Handheld Garment Steamer - $49 ($20 off)
• Toto Washlet S5 bidet - $562 ($120 off)
• Kasa Smart LED Light Strip, Alex/Google Home compatible - $19 ($6 off)
• Amazon Smart Thermostat - $58 ($22 off)
• Addlon solar string lights - $19 ($6 off)
• Cozy Essential vacuum storage bags - $19 ($6 off)
• FMZ ionic hair blow dryer - $55 ($55 off)
• LiDAX Ultra 2000 robot lawn mower - $1,199 ($600 off)
• Vornado ARA Oscillating Tower Fan - $209 ($80 off) [ENDED]

Prime Day deals on kitchen goods

• Breville Smart Over Air Fryer - $320 ($80 off)
• Toshiba EM131A5C countertop microwave - $110 ($39 off)
• Breville Barista Touch espresso machine - $750 ($200 off)
• Breville Barista Express espresso machine - $500 ($130 off)
• Instant MagicFroth 9-in-1 milk steamer and frother - $45 ($20 off)
• Vitamix Propel Series 750 Professional blender - $375 ($255 off)
• KitchenAid 7-speed hand mixer - $75 ($20 off)
• KitchenAid 5-speed hand mixer - $45 ($15 off)
• Braun immersion blender - $71 ($39 off)
• Cuisinart Stainless Steel Burger Press - $14 ($10 off)
• Ironwood end grain cutting board, 20"x14" - $78 ($18 off)
• Tramontina 10-inch non-stick frying pan - $25 ($10 off)
• Owala insulated stainless steel water bottle - $35 ($10 off, multiple varieties on sale)
• KitchenAid ribbed silicone oven mitt two-pack - $12 ($23 off)
• KitchenAid ribbed silicone pot holder two-pack - $7 ($3 off)
• Etekcity kitchen scale - $10 ($4 off)
• Zulay handheld milk frother - $6 ($10 off)
• Alpha Grillers digital meat thermometer - $12 ($4 off)
• Libbey small glass prep bowls - $16 ($14 off)
• Rubbermaid storage containers - $30 ($10 off)
• Rubbermaid plastic storage containers - $25 ($8 off)
• Shazo flour and sugar storage containers - $30 ($7 off)
• MCIRCO glass storage containers - $32 ($8 off)
• YouCopia lid organizer - $13 ($7 off)
• Ironwood end grain cutting board - $48 ($7 off) [ENDED]

Prime Day deals on electronics

• Amazon Echo Spot, 2024 edition - $45 ($35 off)
• Amazon Echo Glow - $20 ($10 off)
• Amazon Echo Dot, newest model - $35 ($15 off)
• Tagry Bluetooth wireless earbuds - $26 ($10 off)
• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K select - $18 ($22 off)
• Roku Streaming Stick 4K - $30 ($10 off)
• Insigna 32-inch F20 series TV - $70 ($60 off)
• Universal power supply and adaptor - $18 ($2 off)
• PGSONIC 3 volt battery pack - $7 ($1 off)
• Smartish Gripmunk with MagSafe case for iPhone 17 - $16 ($9 off)
• Ring Chime - $25 ($10 off)
• TP-Link Tapo smart wi-fi outlet - $30 ($9 off)
• TP-Link Tapo Smart Light Switch - $36 ($14 off)
• Amazon Smart Plug - $13 ($12 off)
• Two-pack of universal remotes - $10 ($3 off)
• RCA to HDMI converter - $12 ($2 off)

Prime Day deals on entertainment and media

• AWOL Valerion Max laser projector - $3,400 ($1,600 off)
• AWOL Aetherion Pro projector - $2,800 ($700 off)
• JBL Clip 5, waterproof Bluetooth speaker - $60 ($20 off)
• JBL Flip 5, portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker - $70 ($30 off)
• Sony PS-LX3BT wireless Bluetooth turntable - $248 ($150 off)
• “The Lord of the Rings" by JRR Tolkien, Illustrated - $40 ($50 off)
• “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien, 75th Anniversary Edition - $10 ($20 off)
• Frank Herbert's Dune Saga 6-Book Boxed Set - $52 ($56 off)
• “East of Eden” by John Steinbeck, Centennial Edition - $12 ($11 off)
• “This Inevitable Ruin” by Matt Dinniman (Dungeon Crawler Carl book 7) - $22 ($17 off, other books in the series on sale as well)
• Back to Basics: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills” - $19 ($9 off)
• “Hunger Games” four-book box set - $33 ($29 off)
• "Divergent" four-book box set - $35 ($30 off)
• "The Maze Runner" five-book box set - $29 ($41 off)
• "The Twilight Saga" deluxe hardcover box set - $59 ($80 off)
• Crosley Retro Portable CD player - $68 ($7 off) [ENDED]

Prime Day deals on gaming

• XBox wireless controller - $54 ($16 off)
• Nintendo Switch/Nintendo Switch 2 carrying case - $27 ($3 off)
• AceGamer two-pack of wireless controllers for Nintendo Switch - $32 ($6 off)
• "Super Mario Odyssey" for Nintendo Switch - $56 ($4 off)
• "Pokemon Y" for Nintendo 3DS - $53 ($14 off)
• "Death Stranding" Director's Cut for PS5 - $33 ($17 off)
• "Unknown 9: Awakening" for PS5 - $16 ($4 off)
• "The Thaumaturge" for PS5 - $30 ($10 off)
• "Banishers: Ghosts of Eden" for PS5 - $40 ($10 off)
• Ozeino gaming headset - $20 ($8 off)

Prime Day deals on hobby and kids' goods

• 100-piece Magna-tiles set - $84 ($36 off)
• 4-Way Volleyball and Badminton combo net - $108 ($12 off)
• CAP Adjustabell adjustable dumbbell set - $150 ($150 off)
• JanSport Backpack - $40 ($27 off)
• LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box - $33 ($27 off)
• LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon - $68 ($17 off)
• LEGO Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer - $112 ($48 off)
• LEGO Daisies - $10 ($5 off)
• Speedo unisex swim goggles - $15 ($7 off)
• Lucklike portable tire inflator - $15 ($15 off)

Prime Day deals on music

• The Beatles - “Abbey Road” anniversary edition on vinyl - $23 ($7 off)
• Fleetwood Mac - "Rumours" on vinyl - $22 ($3 off)
• Bob Marley - "Legend" special edition - $22 ($8 off)
• Taylor Swift - "Red Taylor's Version" on vinyl - $46 ($4 off)
• Miles Davis - "Kind of Blue" on vinyl - $25 ($2 off)

According to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to the report of a child struck by a vehicle in an alley near North Lyndale Avenue and North 29th Avenue just before 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

Preliminary information indicates the child was playing in the alley at the time of the incident, MPD says. The child suffered potential life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. 

The driver remained at scene and is cooperating with police, according to the department.

No arrests have been made in connection with the incident. 

Minnesota led 76-70 with a little over two minutes to play against a Mystics team they were expected to beat. They didn't score again until the game was out of reach.

Cotie McMahon cut Washington's deficit in half with a three. After a couple Lynx misses and a turnover, Kiki Iriafen's layup made it a one-point game. Minnesota had a rough possession on the other end that resulted in a shot-clock violation. And Iriafen gave the Mystics the lead from the post with 19 seconds left.

The Lynx still had a chance to answer, but Olivia Miles and Kayla McBride weren't on the same page and Miles' inbounds pass sailed directly out of bounds. To seal their fate, the Lynx couldn't come up with a defensive rebound out of a free throw situation. Georgia Amoore missed her second free throw, but Iriafen got the offensive board. Iriafen then missed her second shot, but Michael Onyenwere got the rebound and made one of her two free throws. That made it a four-point game the Lynx were unable to come back from.

Minnesota led by 10 points in the first half and held the lead for nearly 80 percent of this contest, but they made just four of their 21 three-point attempts and picked a bad time to give up a decisive 12-0 run.

Miles bounced back from the worst offensive performance of her career in Friday night's win over the Valkyries. She finished with a game-high 22 points on 9-of-18 shooting and chipped in 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 blocks. She was brilliant at times as a scorer and playmaker, especially during a stretch in the third quarter. But with the standard she holds herself to, Miles will undoubtedly be frustrated by a few late misses and the critical inbounds turnover.

Natasha Howard had 20 points and 5 steals (plus 5 turnovers) for the Lynx (13-4). Nia Coffey blocked four shots. McBride and Courtney Williams both had inefficient scoring nights, combining for 25 points on 8-of-26 shooting.

Sonia Citron, Miles' former Notre Dame teammate, led the Mystics (8-7) with 21 points. Iriafen had 17. McMahon, the 11th overall pick in this year's draft, had 15 points off the bench, making all four of her three-point attempts.

The Lynx, who still sit a half game above the Aces for first place in the WNBA, will look to shake this one off quickly. They've got an immediate chance for revenge, as they'll head to the national's capital for a rematch with the Mystics on Wednesday night.

"A cold front moving through the Upper Midwest will bring increasing cloud cover, followed by widespread showers and a few thunderstorms from west to east during the afternoon and evening," says the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities.

"The exact timing of the system & surface cold front will determine how much instability can build during the day, & whether we have a chance for strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon."

For now, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has a level 1 of 5 marginal risk of severe storms in Minnesota on Tuesday.

As of this writing, the odds favor plentiful showers and storms in the morning and midday. If that holds, the severe threat during the afternoon and evening will be diminished.

The NAM 3km model looks dreary most of the day, with garden-variety storms.

The RRFS model, which always seems to overdo the intensity of storms, looks similar to the NBA, albeit a bit stronger.

The NWS is only advertising hail and strong winds at this point, but StormNet's machine-learning model suggests the potential for an isolated tornado or two in west-central Minnesota.

The system will clear out on Wednesday, though some showers and rumbles of Thunder could hang around for part of the day from central Minnesota to western Wisconsin.

The rest of the work week looks pretty nice, but heat, humidity, and storms could return for the weekend.

Minneapolis Police Department says officers responded to a reported shooting in the 2100 block of Lyndale Avenue South at 1:20 a.m., and they discovered a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound.

The victim, who has not been identified, was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center and pronounced dead. A second victim, who police say "may have been involved" in the same incident, later arrived at North Memorial Medical Center in a private vehicle with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Police believe that a group was in a parking lot in the 2100 block of Lyndale Avenue South when another group started shooting at them.

"Homicide investigators are working to determine the sequence of events that led to the shooting," police said.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to submit tips to policetips@minneapolismn.gov, or by leaving a voice message at 612-673-5845.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a man and a woman were traveling in a Ford Bronco southbound on 660th Avenue in Butterfield Township, Watonwan County, just before 11 a.m. 

At the same time, a semi was traveling west on Highway 60. The two vehicles then collided at the intersection.

The driver of the Bronco, identified as 83-year-old Wayne Gary Hanson of Butterfield, was killed in the crash. His passenger, an 83-year-old Butterfield woman, was hospitalized with serious injuries. 

The driver of the semi was uninjured, according to the State Patrol.

On Thursday, a fire broke out at the home of the Seifert and Kendle Sievers families in Edina. The house was home to three generations of family members: grandmother Terri and recently deceased grandfather Phil, parents Rachel and Gary, and their sons, ages 7, almost 4, and 7 months.

A GoFundMe has been created to help the family cover essentials in the aftermath of the fire, including temporary housing, replacing belongings, transportation and childcare. 

“Any support — whether through donations, prayers, or sharing this page — means more than words can express. Thank you for helping surround this family with love during such an unimaginable time,” the fundraiser reads. 

As of Sunday, the GoFundMe had surpassed its $20,000 goal, raising nearly $35,000. 

According to the Edina Fire Department, the blaze broke out at 10:15 a.m. at a home on the 6800 block of Antrim Road. Four residents were inside the home when they heard a loud noise in the garage and saw the flames, according to a city press release.

The home is located near the intersection of Valley View Road and Antrim Road, across the street from Valley View Middle School and Edina High School. 

No one was injured in the fire.

The crash report from the State Patrol says the crash happened at 10:11 a.m. on westbound Interstate 494 near the intersection of Pieper Road in Sunfish Lake.

A Chevy Express van was carrying two adults and two children, all from Salem, Oregon, when it left the roadway to the left and rolled multiple times.

A 5-year-old girl who wasn't wearing a seatbelt was killed in the crash. She has been identified by the State Patrol as Camila Flores.

The driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The conditions of two other passengers — a 35-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy — have not been released.

The crash report says road conditions were dry, and alcohol is not suspected.

Ken Barlow has been off the air since May after an accident over Mother's Day weekend left him requiring spinal surgery, a development that left him "devastated."

Although initially expected to be off the air for six weeks, Barlow announced that his return has been moved forward, and he'll be back on air a week earlier than expected on Monday, June 29.

"A few weeks ago, I wasn't sure how quickly I'd recover from my second spinal surgery this year," Barlow posted.

"The pain was intense. Being away from work was hard. And mentally, it was one of the harder stretches I've faced in a long time. But sometimes you can surprise yourself.

"With my doctor's blessing (Dr Wick and his fantastic team at TRIA) —I will be returning to work A WEEK EARLIER than expected – on Monday, June 29!

"I'm also feeling much better mentally, and I'm so grateful."

Barlow missed another period of work in the winter after he was diagnosed with spinal stenosis – narrowing of spaces along the backbone that can put pressure on the spinal cord, which also required surgery.

In December, he signed a new contract to extend his stay at KSTP, where he has been chief meteorologist since 2011.

There are music fests, the launch of Mystic Lake Amphitheater's inaugural season, residencies, local album release shows, and, you know, just regular ol' concerts that don't have a hook outside of featuring bands you want to see.

Here are some of this week's can't-miss shows around the Twin Cities.

Dave Matthews Band

Tuesday, June 23 at Mystic Lake Amphitheater

The new Live Nation-run venue in Shakopee opened its doors for a preview concert on Saturday, but will get the season going in earnest this week. It opens with mgk (fka Machine Gun Kelly) on Monday and continues on Tuesday with Dave Matthews' first Minnesota gig since last year's Farm Aid.

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire

Wednesday, June 24 at Grand Casino Arena

The R&B legends are kicking off their summer tour in St. Paul. Lionel Richie, who has been an "American Idol" host since 2018, leads the co-headlining night behind timeless hits like "Hello" and "Dancing on the Ceiling."

Meanwhile, Earth, Wind & Fire have been in the spotlight some this month. The band founded by the late Maurice White was the subject of Questlove's latest documentary, "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)." It's not as showstopping as other films of his — "Sly Lives (aka the Burden of Black Genius" or "Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)" — but it's a timely reminder of how White's band managed to evolve over time and what an incredible catalog they built, starting in the late '60s.

Kim Gordon

Thursday, June 24 at First Avenue

Over the last seven years, Kim Gordon has become the most relevant Sonic Youth member in pop music, with each of her solo albums since 2019’s “No Home Record” piling up critical acclaim.

That’s continued with this year’s “Play Me,” which is already popping into those “best of the year (so far)”-style lists. There's a lot to like in the last collaboration with Justin Raisen, even if those releases, with all their self-awareness, trap beats, and lyrical humor, are starting to feel like a single years-long album. As a bonus, Fiery Furnaces will open for Gordon. It’s a delight to see they’re on the road again after performing infrequently for many years.

Over at The Cedar Cultural Center, Amir ElSaffar and Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch will hit the stage with their Inner Spaces project, which is an atmospheric, experimental collision of jazz, electronics, classical, raga, and other forms.

Blue Ox Music Festival with Charley Crockett, Dead South, and others

Thursday, June 25–Saturday, June 27 at Pine Music Park in Eau Claire

The 12th Blue Ox Music Festival gets going in Eau Claire on Thursday. The annual folk, country, bluegrass, and roots fest is led by Pert Near Sandstone, who have constructed another twang-filled weekend that'll feature sets from Charley Crockett, The Dead South, Kurt Vile & the Violators, Marcus King Band, I'm With Her, the Big Wu, Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, Mdou Moctar, and Sierra Hull.

The fest has consistently been a draw, and should still be this year when the Minnesota Yacht Club spin-off, Minnesota Country Club, will stage a festival that's similar in tone.

Elsewhere on Thursday, One Direction alum Louis Tomlinson will bring pop hits to The Armory, The Guess Who will be the fourth concert at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, and L.A. Buckner and BiG HOMiE will celebrate the release of a new EP at The Dakota.

Breakaway Music Festival

Friday, June 26–Saturday, June 27 at Allianz Field

The third installment of Breakaway Music Festival will set up shop outside Allianz Field in St. Paul, bringing two nights of non-stop EDM to the Midway neighborhood. This year's edition features Alleycvt, Angrybaby, Avello, Bella Renee, Bradeazy, Subtronics, and loads of other performers.

Down at Treasure Island Resort and Casino, those same two days will see the debut of the casino's new Rockin' the Island fest. It's a '90s and '00s radio rock heavy roster featuring Stone Temple Pilots, Hoobastank, Buckcherry, Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, and others.

On Friday, the local country and bluegrass duo LaPlant Road will celebrate the release of their debut record, "Finding Home." While it's their first LP, the group isn't green. They've been around for six years and will have a packed house at 318 Cafe.

The following night, just across the street from Breakaway, punk supergroup UltraBomb will celebrate their new record. The trio features Greg Norton of Hüsker Dü, Derek O'Brien of Social Distortion, and Ryan Smith of Soul Asylum. "The Bridges That We Burn" is packed with high-speed, pop-tinged punk and closes out with an excellent cover of Suicide Commandos' "Mosquito Crucifixion."

Wolfmother

Sunday, June 28 at First Avenue

Wolfmother is on the road celebrating the 20th anniversary of its debut record, which they'll play in its entirety. The straight-ahead self-titled release may still be a high-water mark in the Australian rockers' career, touting tracks like "Dimension" and "Joker and the Thief."

Over at the Palace Theatre, anyone who missed Kurt Vile at Blue Ox has a second chance. He'll be headlining a night that also features the Ween tribute band, The Wandering Eye.

Lambchop

Sunday, June 28 at Crooners Supper Club

Lambchop (aka Kurt Wagner) will start a summer residency at Crooners, which has him returning to Minnesota in August and September.

The cult beloved songwriter has new album, "Punching the Clown," arriving in August. So far, he's released two tracks from that upcoming 17th LP, and they've got all of the subtle baritone, delicacy, and intricacy that made albums like "Mr. M," "How I Quit Smoking," and "Is a Woman" alt-country classics.

For the first night of the residency, the Tennessee songsmith will be joined by local collaborator Andrew Broder, who also worked on the new album (and performed with Kronos Quartet last week). Polica's Channy Leaneagh will also join Wagner.

Concerts on Monday, June 22

• Mgk with Mod Sun at Wiz Khalifa at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
• Dexter and the Moonrocks with Cigarettes @ Sunset and High June at Fine Line 
• Dinner Time with Embahn at Zhora Darling
• Joshua Slone at Varsity Theater
• I Set My Friends on Fire, Scro, and Current Comfort at Underground Music Venue
• John Pizzarelli Trio at The Dakota
• Dyego & BluNites with Otlo at Pilllar Forum
• The Midnight Movers at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
• Roe Family Singers at 331 Club (free)

Concerts on Tuesday, June 23

• Dave Matthews Band at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
• Ásgeir at Fine Line
• Connor Price and Nic D at The Fillmore
• Cold: “The Red Album” played in its entirety with University Drive at Turf Club
• Acoustic Alchemy at The Dakota
• Jesca Hoop at The Parkway Theater
• Aaron James with Bury Em Deep and Gelding at Pilllar Forum
• The Convalescence and Squidhammer at Zhora Darling
• The Melismatics and Che Arthur with Two Harbors at 7th St. Entry
• Dan Israel at Skinner’s Pub
• Bloomington Chorale at Normandale Lake Bandshell (free)
• Aeris and the Piggies at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
• Sawtooth Witch with Los Pinches Gueys at 331 Club (free)

Concerts on Wednesday, June 24

• Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire at Grand Casino Arena
• Kim Gordon with Fiery Furnaces at First Avenue
• Amir ElSaffar and Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch present Inner Spaces at The Cedar Cultural Center
• Jessica Baio at Fine Line
• John Pizzarelli Trio at The Dakota
• Make Out Reef with Starcharm at Icehouse
• Aaron Rowe at 7th St. Entry
• Coco Joey and Anita Velveeta with Huhroon and Onsite at Pilllar Forum
• Kaatwalk EP release show at Aster Cafe
• Jellyjacket at Como Park Zoo (free)
• Twin Cities Latin Band at Rice Park (free)
• Guest Rooms with Polite Dept and Physics at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
• Dan Tanz and the Wildfire at 331 Club (free)

Concerts on Thursday, June 25

• Louis Tomlinson at The Armory
• Blue Ox Music Festival with Charley Crockett, Marcus King Band, The Dead South, Kurt Vile & the Violators, and more at The Pines in Eau Claire, Wis.
• The Guess Who at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
• L.A. Buckner and BiG HOMiE EP release at The Dakota
• The Great Midwest Rib Fest with Old Crow Medicine Show and Drew Holocomb and the Neighbors at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel (free)
• Alysha Brilla at The Cedar Cultural Center
• Mike Sherm at Varsity Theater
• Magical Frybread Drive-In with Brian Babb, Annie Humphrey and Friends at The Hook and Ladder
• Social Animals at 7th St. Entry
• Wisper with Nu Nova, Magick Flavour Station, and Nvrever at Zhora Darling
• Disappearing Wings with Anothernight and alone-a at Pilllar Forum
• Honeymoon Madness with Max Rewitzer at Aster Cafe
• Flamin’ Oh’s, Christy Costello & the CC Club at Mears Park (free)
• The Strolling Clones at Downtown Park in Hopkins (free)
• Dan Israel at Centennial Lakes Park Amphitheater (free)
• Obi Original at Musser Cortile at Landmark Center (free)
• The Strolling Clones at Downtown Park in Hopkins (free)
• James Whatton Band with Burk and Bella at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
• Stephanie Was with Rich Mattson and the Northstars at 331 Club (free)

Concerts on Friday, June 26

• Blue Ox Music Festival with Charley Crockett, Marcus King Band, The Dead South, Kurt Vile & the Violators, and more at The Pines in Eau Claire, Wis.
• Breakway Music Festival with Gryffin, Knock2, Levity, Subtronics, Zedd, and more at Allianz Field Festival Grounds
• Rockin’ the Island Festival with Stone Temple Pilots, Buckcherry, Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, Hoobastank, and more at Treasure Island Amphitheater
• The Great Midwest Rib Fest with Gabby Barrett and Parmalee at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
• Ludacris at Target Field (post-game concert)
• Stanley Jordan at The Dakota
• LaPlant Road album release with Kelley Smith at 318 Cafe
• “Weird Al” Yankovic at Amsoil Arena in Duluth
• DJ Keezy presents The Kiltuation Pride Party feat. Uniiqu3, Xina, Maria Isa, DJ Keezy, Hawx, OMGigi, and more at First Avenue
• GRRRL Scout - Mature Content at Varsity Theater
• Silk Lounge with Ozone Creations and Kwey at Icehouse
• K-Midas EP release party with Twin Citizen and Sunsets Over Flowers at Amsterdam Bar Hall
• Country Queers Make Do w/ Emmy Woods, Lake Davy, Tomboyy, and Pine & Fire at Turf Club
• Chinese American Bear with The Controversial New “Skinny Pill” at Cloudland Theater
• Widowspeak with Neu Blume at 7th St. Entry
• Brainrack at The Loft at Skyway Theatre
• Bokani Dyer Trio at Berlin
• The Neighborhood Quartet at Aster Cafe
• Topiary Blush, Thomas Richey, and Willingdone at Zhora Darling
• The Secret Sisters with Liz Longley at The Parkway Theater
• Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers with June Henry at Pilllar Forum
• Dan Israel at Wicked Wort Brewing
• Dilly Dally Alley at The Plaza at Nolan Mains (free)
• The Mary Cutrufello Band at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
• MLLT with the Envies and Fishing at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
• Charlie Doesn’t Surf with Templs at 331 Club (free)

Concerts on Saturday, June 27

• Blue Ox Music Festival with Charley Crockett, Marcus King Band, The Dead South, Kurt Vile & the Violators, and more at The Pines in Eau Claire, Wis.
• Breakway Music Festival with Gryffin, Knock2, Levity, Subtronics, Zedd, and more at Allianz Field Festival Grounds
• Rockin’ the Island Festival with Stone Temple Pilots, Buckcherry, Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, Hoobastank, and more at Treasure Island Amphitheater
• The Great Midwest Rib Fest with Rick Springfield and The Suburbs at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
• Josh Groban with Jennifer Hudson at Grand Casino Arena
• Twin Cities Pride Festival at Loring Park 
• Ultrabomb at Turf Club
• Hashtronaut with Crash Cuddle at Cloudland Theater
• Leanne Morgan at Orpheum Theatre
• The Secret Sisters at The Parkway Theater
• Andrew Walesch and His Orchestra at The Dakota
• Toilet Rats album release with Spit Takes, Hott Probs, and Bunny Blood at Zhora Darling
• The Secret Sisters with Liz Longley at The Parkway Theater
• ELno and Slippery People at The Hook and Ladder
• GR3G with Mack OC, Blood $moke Body, and Jandeltha Rae at 7th St. Entry
• Obsidian James at Bryant Lake Bowl
• Slippery People and ELnO at The Hook and Ladder
• Tripzy Leary at the Loft at Skyway Theatre
• Death Makes Time with Blacklighter and Duck Bomb at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
• The Dylan Salfer Band at Grand Oak Opry
• Lunar Moth with Honeygrl and Socktopus at Pilllar Forum
• Holly Hannah with Dark Pony at Aster Cafe
• Big Trouble at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
• Death Makes Time with 13 Arrows and Microcat at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
• Slaphazard with Joyful Wrath at 331 Club (free)

Concerts on Sunday, June 28

• Wolfmother performing their debut album at First Avenue
• Lambchop with Channy Leaneagh and special guests at Crooners Supper Club
• Kurt Vile and the Violater with Ryan Davis + The Roadhouse Band at Palace Theatre
• Josh Groban with Jennifer Hudson at Grand Casino Arena
• Twin Cities Pride Fest at Loring Park
• Holly Cole at The Dakota
• Leanne Morgan at Orpheum Theatre
• Psychodelic, Garf, Massive Shadow, Torrentia, and Xkwizite at Zhora Darling
• Greg Koch with The Koch Marshall Trio at The Dakota
• Kristy Lee at The Parkway Theater
• Jules! at The Parkway Theater
• PawPaw Rod with Adrian Lyles at Fine Line
• Ben Lapidus with Products Band at 7th St. Entry
• Psychodelic, Garf, Massive Shadow, Torrentia, and Xkwizite at Zhora Darling
• Indecent Exposure Pride Patio Party at Icehouse
• TGNP Sundays: Alan Sparhawk and Ryan Olson with DJ Haley Fohr at Berlin
• Guytano at Hewing Hotel Rooftop
• Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
• Edith Head with That’s What You Get and the Unnamed at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
• Colonel Mustard’s Mechanical Orchestra at 331 Club (free)

Concerts hit the calendar with Circle Jerks, Role Model, Sleep, and an acoustic appearance from Soul Asylum at the Dakota.

Here's a look at concerts announced around the Twin Cities this week.

Just announced concerts in the Twin Cities:

• July 10: Nur-D at The Dakota
• July 11: Sounds of Blackness featuring Jamecia Bennett at The Dakota
• July 12: Lucius Arthur at 7th St. Entry
• July 16: Olive Klug at The Cedar Cultural Center
• July 24: Tribeville Festival Deluxe with Wizkid and more at The Armory
• July 29: Max Johnk Trio at Icehouse
• July 30: Fragged Out, Shot Down, Bestowed Upon Us, and others at Underground Music Venue
• July 30: Badzy with Cheap Glue and American Muscle at Cloudland Theater
• July 30: Laura Hugo EP release with Eldest Daughter and Jillian Rae at Icehouse
• Aug. 5: Soul Asylum (acoustic) featuring Ivan Neville and Laurels String Quartet at The Dakota
• Aug. 7: Matt Gold and Dustin Laurenzi with Alpha Consumer at The Cedar Cultural Center
• Aug. 8: Repo Man and Circle Jerks - film screening and live performance at The Fitzgerald Theater
• Aug. 15: Rabeca with Full Catholic and Third Date at The Cedar Cultural Center
• Aug. 15: Gravezig with Harsh Reality and Diehard Corps at Zhora Darling
• Aug. 28: 4th Annual SummerSlam of Tribute Bands at Zhora Darling
• Sept. 4: Isaiah Rashad with Almeda at The Fillmore
• Sept. 12: Skitz Kraven at Underground Music Venue
• Sept. 13: Ceremony with Poison Ruin and World Peace at Fine Line
• Sept. 13: Honestav at Varsity Theater
• Sept. 14: Lucía at The Dakota
• Sept. 17: Ages and Ages at Icehouse
• Sept. 18: Role Model at The Armory
• Sept. 22: Polyphia at The Armory
• Sept. 22: ivri with Smush at 7th St. Entry
• Sept. 23–24: Basement Yard at State Theatre
• Sept. 24: YHWH Nailgun with Nudo at Zhora Darling
• Sept. 27: Alicia Witt album release at The Dakota
• Sept. 27: Two Runner at Turf Club
• Sept. 27: The Schizophonics at Icehouse
• Sept. 28: The Garden with Thaiboy Digital and Ghost Mountain at The Fillmore
• Oct. 4: Zolita at Amsterdam Bar & Hall
• Oct. 5: Hazlett at First Avenue
• Oct. 6: Elizabeth Nichols at 7th St. Entry
• Oct. 9: Sasha Velour: Travesty at State Theatre
• Oct. 9: Katie Pruitt at Amsterdam Bar & Hall
• Oct. 12: Holywatr at Fine Line
• Oct. 16: Telescreens at 7th St. Entry
• Oct. 19: The Army, The Navy with Ella Woolsey at Fine Line
• Oct. 20: We Are Scientists playing “With Love and Squalor” in full at Turf Club
• Oct. 26: Delicate Steve at 7th St. Entry
• Oct. 29: Amble with Vincent Lima at First Avenue
• Nov. 4: Sleep at First Avenue
• Nov. 8: Six Foot Blonde at 7th St. Entry
• Nov. 10: Great Lake Swimmers at The Cedar Cultural Center
• Nov. 11: Fruition at Turf Club
• Nov. 18: “Twin Peaks”: A Conversation with the Stars at The Fitzgerald Theater
• Nov. 22: Mountain Grass Unit at Fine Line
• Nov. 30: Yaelokre with Ben Caplan at Fine Line
• Dec. 4: Hot Sardines: Holiday Stomp with Lauren Ambrose at The Ordway 
• Dec. 7: Imminence at The Fillmore
• April 9: Classic Albums Live performs: “Led Zeppelin II” at The Ordway

This week, the sheriff’s office took to Facebook to draw attention to a recent pattern of “juveniles gathering in parking lots and engaging in disruptive behavior,” which it said can lead to safety concerns and property damage. 

The sheriff’s office says issues reported include fights, yelling, reckless driving and harassment. 

Many of the parking lots are privately owned by local businesses, the sheriff’s office noted, meaning owners can ask people to leave and request assistance from law enforcement. 

The sheriff’s office went on to encourage parents to speak with their children about the issue. 

“Parents are encouraged to speak with their children about making responsible decisions and respecting businesses, property owners, and community members,” the post read.

"Our goal is education and voluntary compliance; however, citations may be issued when behavior rises to the level of a criminal offense.” 

Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change.

According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a crash near Highway 9 and Pelican Drive — on the west end of Pelican Lake — just after 2 a.m. 

At the scene, deputies learned that a motorcycle had been traveling south on Highway 9 when it tipped over, skidding 30 yards into a ditch. 

Both people on the motorcycle, identified as a 41-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, sustained injuries in the crash. 

The man, who suffered a broken leg and a head injury, was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Detroit Lakes.

The woman, who suffered injuries to her leg and head, was taken by helicopter to a hospital in Fargo. 

Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change.

The hotel emerges from the updates with a new name: Embassy Suites by Hilton MinneapolisBloomingtonEdina. The new, wordier Embassy Suites began its renovation in November, implementing new experiences and updates to its suites.

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“These upgrades are about more than aesthetics; they’re about creating a place our guests, team members, and community can take pride in,” says general manager Jason Lott.

Central to the upgrades is the modernization of the hotel’s two-room suites — there are 232 of them in the suite-only destination.

Each room got updated furnishings and lighting, led by Shoreview-based Ste. Marie Design, Inc., which says it took inspiration from “the serene beauty and timeless traditions of Minnesota’s lake country.”

The atrium, which greets guests upon arrival, also got an aesthetic refresh with new finishings and furniture. 

The hotel also made changes to its culinary program at the Iron Range Restaurant and Bar. An announcement says it is leaning into an “up north” concept, with warmer decor and a refreshed menu. Updates include the addition of cheese curds and a chicken pesto sandwich. 

"In Minnesota, comfort food isn’t just about warmth; it’s about memory, season, and place,” says general manager Jason Lott. “We like to let the menu evolve with what’s happening outside our doors, whether that’s peak-summer produce or the heartier flavors people crave when the temperature drops.”

Here's a look at the updated interior at Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Bloomington Edina.

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An appeal has been issued to find a woman missing from Alexandria, with police concerned for her safety.

Alexandria PD and the Minnesota BCA are seeking information on the whereabouts of Marilyn Jensen, 59, who was last seen around 8 p.m. Friday in Glenwood.

She is described as 5'7" tall and weighing 165 lbs. She drives a brown Chevy Silverado with Minnesota license plate LRT028.

Anyone with information should contact Alexandria Police Department at 320-762-8151 or call 911.

Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change.

On Friday, Matheson told viewers of FOX 9’s The Jason Show that he had legally become a dad by adopting an adult son, Brendan.

Matheson first met Brendan in 2000 through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, with Brendan just six-years-old when they met.

“I spent 26 years the world would finally be as good to Brendan as Brendan has been to everyone around him," Matheson said. "And I got tired of waiting on the world, so I’m just going to make it official myself with the help of some lovely lawyers.” 

"If you've never done it ... the pitch is quite beautiful and the pitch is also terrifying: they sit you down and say 'hey we're going to hand you a child for a few hours at a time and you're going to be a good and stable presence'. And I remember thinking: have you met me?!" Matheson said.

"They told me that I was going to change his life. What they did not tell, and they should put this in the damn brochure, is that he was going to change mine, and it’s not even close. He got a big brother, I got a whole person to love for the rest of my life."

Last week, Matheson told viewers he had attended Brendan's wedding as he married his partner, Michaela. 

The emotional announcement can be seen in the clip below: