>>DHS Completes Review of High-Risk Medicaid Providers
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services has wrapped up a major review of high-risk Medicaid providers. The review is part of an effort to avoid losing up to two billion dollars in federal funding. State officials say more than 2,000 providers successfully revalidated and can continue operating. But over 3,000 will be disenrolled, mostly due to incomplete paperwork, failed site visits, or verification issues. A small number were flagged for further investigation. The state says patient access remains a priority, and providers have 60 days to appeal. Officials emphasized the process is critical to ensuring safety, accountability, and quality care for more than one million Minnesotans.
>>Minnesota Water-Quality Certified Farms Continue to Outperform Peers
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota farms enrolled in the state’s Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program continue to post stronger financial results than non-certified operations. New data from the Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence show certified farms reported higher gross cash farm income and higher net farm income for the seventh straight year. In 2025, certified farms averaged more than $197,500 in net income, compared with about $129,400 for non-certified farms. State officials say conservation practices, efficient use of inputs, and diversified cropping systems help improve profitability while protecting water quality and strengthening long-term farm resilience.
>>ICE Protesters Won’t Be Charged for Interrupting St. Paul Church Service
(St. Paul, MN) — Prosecutors have declined to file charges against dozens of people accused of disrupting a church service during an immigration-related protest in St. Paul earlier this year. The demonstration took place at Cities Church in January and focused on a pastor who also held a leadership role with federal immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota. Protesters entered the service chanting slogans tied to opposition to ICE and the death of Renée Good during Operation Metro Surge. While the St. Paul City Attorney says the evidence does not support state criminal charges, federal civil rights cases against 39 participants are still moving forward.
>>Red Lake Nation Returning Plane Seized After Emergency Landing
(Roseau, MN) — A Roseau man is getting his airplane back after the Red Lake Nation held it for roughly seven months. Tribal authorities impounded the aircraft after Darrin Smedsmo made an emergency landing on Red Lake Nation land when his engine reportedly failed. The dispute drew the attention of the Federal Aviation Administration, which recently warned of possible civil action if the plane was not returned. Smedsmo says he was able to recover the aircraft without paying any fees.
>>BWCAW Campfire Restrictions Begin Saturday Due to Wildfire Risk
(Duluth, MN) — Campfire restrictions will take effect Saturday in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as dry conditions continue across northern Minnesota. The Superior National Forest says campfires, charcoal grills, and wood-burning stoves will be prohibited beginning at 12:01 a.m. June 6th. Gas and propane camp stoves will still be allowed. Officials say the restrictions are intended to reduce the risk of wildfires during a period of elevated fire danger. The order is scheduled to remain in effect through June 30th unless it is lifted or extended. Visitors are urged to use caution with any ignition sources while recreating outdoors.
>>Superior Hiking Trail Marks 40th Anniversary with 300-Mile Celebration
(Grand Marais, MN) — The Superior Hiking Trail is marking its 40th anniversary with a unique 300-mile party this Saturday. Hikers and volunteers are expected to spread out across nearly every section of the trail, which stretches along Minnesota’s North Shore and parallels the Lake Superior coastline. Established in 1986, the trail has become one of the state’s premier outdoor destinations, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors during peak hiking season.
>>Twins Host Prince Night
(Minneapolis, MN) — Fans of Prince will have a chance to celebrate the Minnesota music legend at Target Field tonight. The Minnesota Twins take on the Kansas City Royals during the club’s annual Prince Night, part of a weeklong series of events honoring the artist’s legacy. Fans with special event tickets can receive a commemorative Prince-themed Twins jacket. Prince Week features concerts, exhibits, and other activities around the Twin Cities, marking the lasting impact of the Minneapolis-born superstar.
>>Third Annual Golf Day in Minnesota is Saturday
(Edina, MN) — Golfers are encouraged to play nine or 18 holes on Saturday for Golf Day Minnesota. M-G-A executive director Jon Mays says it’s a way to celebrate what golf does for Minnesota. He says it’s greater than a three-billion-dollar industry in our state and creates more than 25 thousand jobs. He says they’re asking golfers statewide to post about their round on Saturday at #GolfDayMN.
>>Minnesota Frost Signs Heise, Pannek, and Rooney
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Frost is bringing back star players Taylor Heise (HY-zee) of Lake City, Kelly Pannek of Plymouth, and Maddie Rooney of Andover. Their signings protect the trio from the P-W-H-L expansion draft. Heise, Pannek, and Rooney have all won Olympic gold medals for Team U-S-A. The Frost wrapped up the 2026 season with a series loss to Montreal in the league semifinals last month.
