>>ICE Officer Charged in MPLS Shooting

(Minneapolis, MN) — A federal immigration agent is now the subject of a nationwide arrest warrant after prosecutors in Hennepin County accused him of shooting a Venezuelan man during a January enforcement operation in north Minneapolis and then misleading investigators about what happened. Christian Castro faces multiple felony assault charges, along with a charge of filing a false report. The case stems from the shooting of 24-year-old Julio Sosa-Celis during Operation Metro Surge. He was shot in the leg during the confrontation. Sosa-Celis and his roommate were initially accused of attacking federal agents, but those allegations were later dismissed after video evidence reportedly conflicted with officers’ original statements.

>>Governor Walz Tours Stewart Trail Wildfire Damage

Governor Tim Walz traveled to Two Harbors today (Mon) to meet with wildfire crews, emergency officials, and residents impacted by the Stewart Trail Fire along the North Shore.
The wildfire has burned about 355 acres and destroyed 34 structures, including homes and outbuildings, while some evacuations and Highway 61 closures remain in place. The fire is now more than 60 percent contained. Walz praised first responders for the progress made protecting lives and communities, saying the coordinated work of local, state, and federal agencies has made a real difference as recovery efforts continue. Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and mobilized the Minnesota National Guard, along with additional state resources, to support wildfire response efforts across northern Minnesota.

>>Minnesota Lawmakers Approve Higher Limits for Meat Raffles

(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Legislature has approved higher ticket prices and prize limits for charitable meat raffles as part of the Commerce and Consumer Protection bill. Jim Nash of Waconia says the raffles help fund local programs and community causes, including youth sports and Honor Flights for veterans. Nash says charitable organizations contributed about one million dollars in Carver County alone last year. Under the bill, the maximum meat raffle ticket price increases from two to five dollars, while the prize limit rises from 70 to 200 dollars.

>>Minnesota Senate Leaders Push for More Public Negotiations

(St. Paul, MN) — As the legislative session wraps up, Minnesota Senate leaders from both parties are criticizing how major deals were negotiated behind closed doors. Erin Murphy says lawmakers need to return to more public conference committees, arguing Minnesotans deserve to see the process unfold. Murphy says the lack of House action on bills this year made that difficult. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson agrees, saying many final agreements emerged with little public discussion. Both leaders say they hope to restore a more open process next session.

>>Cyberattack May Impact Upcoming Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Performances

(Chanhassen, MN) — Chanhassen Dinner Theatres says a cyberattack on its computer network could force some upcoming performances and services to be rescheduled. Theater officials say the attack was detected Saturday, prompting an immediate shutdown of parts of the network. Customers with tickets to affected shows will be contacted directly by phone or email. The theater’s website continues to list scheduled performances. Before the cyberattack, the theater had already canceled several weekend performances of “Guys and Dolls” because of an illness affecting cast members.

>>Minnesota Vikings to Land 2028 NFL Draft

(Minneapolis,  MN) — The Minnesota Vikings will reportedly be the host of the 2028 N-F-L Draft.  E-S-P-N was the first to report that U-S Bank Stadium and downtown Minneapolis will be awarded the event. An official announcement is expected on Tuesday following a vote by the team owners. Minnesota Sports and Events applied in March to host the 2028 draft.  The three-day event drew 800 thousand N-F-L fans to Pittsburgh last month.