>>Governor Walz to Meet with Legislative Leaders Thursday Afternoon
(St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is set to meet with legislative leaders this afternoon (Thurs) as budget negotiations slow at the State Capitol. Layoff notices will begin going out to state workers if the $66 million state budget isn’t passed by Sunday, June 1st. House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman told Capitol reporters she expects a special session sometime next week. The budget must be passed by June 30th to avoid a state government shutdown.
>>Man Wanted on Rape Charges in Minnesota Arrested at U.S.-Mexico Border
(Laredo, TX) — A man facing rape charges in Minnesota is in a south Texas jail after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers took him into custody over the weekend. 50-year-old Nestor Carrillo was traveling into Mexico by bus when officers in Laredo selected him for a secondary screening. The officers verified Carrillo’s identity and learned he is in the U.S. legally, but has an outstanding felony warrant after failing to appear in court in St. Cloud. Carrillo is in the Webb County jail waiting for a court appearance.
>>2 Motorcyclists from Southern Minnesota Hurt in Northern Iowa Crash
(Clear Lake, IA) — Two men from Fairmont in southern Minnesota are hospitalized after their motorcycles collided Wednesday morning near Clear Lake, Iowa. The State Patrol says a cycle driven by 81-year-old David Landsteiner was attempting to stop at a red light on Highway 18 when it was struck by a cycle driven by 80-year-old Gerald Bohlsen. Landsteiner and Bohlsen were both thrown from their bikes. A passenger on Landsteiner’s cycle was not injured. Troopers say both drivers were taken to a hospital with severe injuries.
>>Woman Reportedly Threatened By Suspect With A Gun
(Marion Township, MN) — Olmsted County authorities are looking for a suspect who threatened a woman with a gun. The crime reportedly happened on Monday morning in Marion Township, southeast of Rochester. Deputies say the man threatened the woman with a weapon and attempted to run her over with a stolen truck. Authorities eventually located the stolen vehicle but were unable to find the suspect, who reportedly has several outstanding warrants for his arrest.
>>Man Dies in Hospital After Shooting in St. Paul
(St. Paul, MN) — A man is dead after a shooting at a St. Paul apartment complex on Wednesday. Police responded to Regions Hospital around 2:30 p.m. after a man was admitted with a gunshot wound to the torso. Despite life-saving aid, the victim was pronounced dead around 3 p.m. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is active. Police say there’s no threat to the community. This is St. Paul’s fourth homicide of 2025.
>>Cloquet Couple Missing
(Cloquet, MN) — Cloquet Police are searching for a missing couple. Family and friends haven’t heard from 63-year-old Jane Korpela and 64-year-old Daniel Latterell since Sunday. Both are vulnerable adults, and there’s concern for their mental health and safety. Korpela and Latterell are known to be driving a gray 2010 Ford Escape with Minnesota license plate JEP512. Korpela is described as white, 5 feet 3 inches tall, 242 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Latterell is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, 200 pounds, with hazel eyes.
>>MNQT Extending Deadline on Statewide Community Survey
(Undated) — The Council on LGBTQ+ Minnesotans (MNQT) is extending the deadline on its first big initiative—a statewide community needs assessment—to June 30th to gather more data on what the queer community needs. The 15-30 minute long survey is available to any Minnesotan 18 years or older who identifies as LGBTQ+. Officials say it’s designed to reflect people’s real experiences about healthcare, housing, safety, and community support. The MNQT Council will use the data to advocate for community needs in the next legislative session. Those interested can take the online survey at mnqt.info/survey.
>>Hormel Welcomes 95 Interns
(Austin, MN) — The end of the school year is here for most colleges and universities, and that means summer internship opportunities. Austin-based Hormel Foods has 95 interns from 50 schools across the country joining them. Director of Talent Acquisition Amy Sheehan says the program is carefully designed to provide students with an immersive experience and the opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths. More than 70% of the paid interns become full-time team members with Hormel.
