>>Sentencing for Drunk Driver Who Killed 2, Injured 12 at Park Tavern
(Minneapolis, MN) — The drunken driver who pleaded guilty in a crash that killed two people and injured 12 in St. Louis Park is being sentenced today (Mon, 1pm). Fifty-seven-year-old Steven Bailey entered guilty pleas to two counts of third-degree murder and three counts of criminal vehicular operation for the September 2024 crash at the Park Tavern. Surveillance video shows Bailey attempting to park his car before crashing into the patio, killing Park Tavern server Kristina Folkerts and Methodist Hospital employee Gabe Harvey. Prosecutors say Bailey faces up to 30 years in prison.
>>Advance Child Tax Credit Landing in Bank Accounts
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota has begun issuing the nation’s first advance Child Tax Credit payments, according to Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquardt. More than 17,000 families opted to receive part of their 2025 credit in three installments—July, September, and November—with an average payment of $446. Marquardt says, “It creates more financial flexibility for families,” Marquardt said. “School supply expenses are coming up. There might be a car repair, there might be bills to pay.” Since launching in 2023, Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit has delivered over $1 billion to families statewide.
>> Lithium-Ion Battery Sparks St. Cloud House Fire
(St. Cloud, MN) — A lithium-ion battery sparked a house fire in north St. Cloud Sunday afternoon. Fire crews arrived to find flames coming from the front of the single-story home. Investigators say the battery, used for yard equipment, failed while charging indoors. No injuries were reported. The fire marshal urges residents to charge lithium-ion batteries—like those for e-bikes and yard tools—only in well-ventilated outdoor areas or garages.
>>Bicyclist Struck by Car on Highway 61 in Winona
(Winona, MN) — A bicyclist from Winona is hospitalized in La Crosse, Wisconsin, after being hit by a vehicle on Highway 61. The Minnesota State Patrol says 67-year-old Scott Sabotta was struck by a northbound car while riding Sunday in Winona. Sabotta was taken to Gunderson Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The report says he was not wearing a helmet, and alcohol wasn’t involved. The 30-year-old woman driving the car wasn’t hurt.
>>Cyberattack Targets Allianz Life Subsidiary, Exposes Customer Data
(Golden Valley, MN) — A recent cyberattack has compromised personal data belonging to thousands of customers of Minnesota-based Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. Hackers gained access to a third-party cloud-based customer management system used by the company on July 16th. Officials say the breach exposed sensitive information tied to a large portion of Allianz Life’s 1.4 million U.S. customers, as well as financial professionals and some employees. The incident is limited to Allianz Life operations in the United States and remains under investigation.
>>Twins and Red Sox Open Series at Target Field
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox open a three-game series tonight (Mon 6:40 pm) at Target Field. The 50-and-55 Twins have lost three straight series and fallen to fourth place in the American League Central. The 57-and-50 Red Sox hold the second A-L Wild Card spot after winning two of three against the Dodgers. Simeon Woods Richardson is scheduled to start for Minnesota in the opener versus Boston right-hander Richard Fitts.
