>>Senate Leader Condemns Church Service Disruption by Protesters
(St. Paul, MN) – Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks is condemning the actions by anti-ICE protesters on Sunday that disrupted a church service in St. Paul. The Department of Justice announced it is investigating the protest at Cities Church, where a local official with ICE apparently serves as pastor. Senator Johnson said, ” The anti-ICE protest that disrupted a St. Paul church service yesterday was unacceptable. I strongly condemn this reckless action that invades places of worship to harass people in a sacred space.” He added that we all need to lower the tone. A Justice Department official says they’re investigating the protestors for federal civil rights violations of interfering with a house of worship.
>>Minneapolis ICE-Out
(Minneapolis, MN) — A large “ICE Out” march and protest is planned for this Friday in Minneapolis. Minnesotans are asked to participate in a one-day pause on economic activity, meaning no work, no school, and no shopping, as a way of protesting ICE operations in the state. Labor leaders are asking their workers to join the movement as long as it doesn’t violate union contracts. Greg Nammacher, president of the local SEIU 26
says many local companies have approved for their union workers to join the one-day march and rally.
>>BWCA Mining Concerns
(St. Paul, MN) — Congress is moving to overturn a Biden Administration ban that protects the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The measure put a 20‑year pause on copper and nickel mining near the BWCA, but Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber supports lifting the ban, arguing the mines could bring jobs and economic growth to northern Minnesota. DFL State Senator Grant Hauschild says even if Congress acts, the issue is far from settled. “There’s a long way to go despite this legislation at the federal level. There’s still an entire permitting process, mine plan that would have to be determined, so we have to let that process play out.” Opponents of the mining say studies show copper‑nickel mining could permanently damage the BWCA’s waters and wildlife, and pose a risk to people who use the area for recreation.
>>St Louis County Man Accidentally Shoots Himself Falling Asleep with Pistol
(Makinen , MN) — A northeast Minnesota man is recovering from injuries suffered in an accidental shooting. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says a 67-year-old Makinen man called 9-1-1 early Saturday to report he accidentally shot himself in the leg. Deputies say the man said he was awakened by a noise, retrieved his .45 pistol, and shot himself when he fell back asleep. He was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
>>Teen Wounded in Duluth Fight and Stabbing
(Duluth, MN) — Police in Duluth are investigating a weekend stabbing that left a teen wounded. Officers say there was a fight in the East Hillside Neighborhood Saturday night, and they found a juvenile with stab wounds. He was taken by ambulance for treatment. Investigators interviewed and released a man who knows the victim. Anyone with information about the stabbing should contact the Duluth P-D’s violent crimes unit.
>>Rochester Police Officers Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision Identified
(Rochester, MN) — Authorities have identified the two Rochester police officers injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night. The Minnesota State Patrol says Officers James Logan and Preston Satzke were taken to the Mayo Clinic with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators say the driver of a westbound SUV struck another SUV, and then hit the officers, who were on foot at the time of the collision. The crash remains under investigation by the State Patrol.
>>State Fair Announces This Year’s Admission and Parking Prices
(Falcon Heights, MN) — Minnesota State Fair organizers say admission and parking prices will not increase this year. All ticket prices will remain the same. The fair’s governing body also approved funding for several improvements to the grounds. Planned upgrades at the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum include new seating, wider aisles, and additional railings. Officials say the fair will also repair and replace fencing, along with street and sidewalk pavement. Additional upgrades include the purchase of portable drinking fountains and new recycling containers.
