>>BPD Search for Missing 36-Year-Old Man
(Brooklyn Park, MN) — A 36-year-old Brooklyn Park man is missing. Police say Dominique Jones was last seen on Tuesday evening. Jones is described as Black, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 130 pounds, with black and gray hair and brown eyes. He has health concerns, and law enforcement worries for his safety. It’s unknown if Jones left on foot or in a vehicle, or what he was last wearing.
>>Unemployment Rate Dips Slightly
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota’s unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.2% in April. The state shed 1,300 jobs, effectively flat over the month. Mass layoff announcements from the federal government or other employers are not reflected in this data because a job decline will not appear until employees are actually off payroll. Over the year, Minnesota has added 35,480 payroll jobs. The private sector gained 26,477 jobs.
>>MDC Urges Insurance Readiness as Wildfire Risk Escalates
(Undated) – As Minnesota experiences an active spring wildfire season, the state Department of Commerce urges homeowners and renters to protect their property from potential wildfire damage proactively. Assistant Commissioner Jacqueline Olson says this includes reviewing your insurance coverage and learning what your homeowners or renters policy does and doesn’t cover. Olson also encourages you to build a home inventory. Take photos of each room in your home, including storage spaces like the attic, shed, and garage. Write a brief description of each item, noting the make, model, price, and other details that might help when filing a claim.
>>Sauk Rapids Man Charged Pleads Guilty to Underage Sexual Conduct
(Sauk Rapids, MN) — A Sauk Rapids man charged with having sex with a 15-year-old girl has pleaded guilty. 23-year-old Brady Albertson bought the girl alcohol, and they would drink together at his residence in north St. Cloud. The girl said the first time the two had relations was when she got sick from drinking too much, and Albertson allegedly took off her clothes and climbed on top of her. The girl told investigators that Albertson bought her alcohol approximately 12 times, and they had intercourse on various occasions. He will be sentenced in July.
>>Republican Kistner Announces 3rd Run for Congress in Minnesota’s 2nd District
(Prior Lake, MN) — Republican candidate Tyler Kistner plans to run for Congress again in Minnesota’s 2nd District next year. The Marine veteran lost twice to Congresswoman Angie Craig in 2020 and 2022, but she’s running for U.S. Senate in 2026. Kistner said in a statement, “After an overwhelming outpouring of encouragement from people across the district and careful prayer and deliberation, I have decided to enter the arena once again and answer the call to serve the people.” Democratic state Senator Matt Klein of Mendota Heights and former Senator Matt Little of Lakeville are also running for Craig’s 2nd District seat.
>>Prep Your Property to Avoid Bear Visits
(Undated) — Bears are out of hibernation and out and about, meaning Minnesotans need to ensure their property is safe. BearWise coordinator Franklin Whittaker says avoid feeding bears by removing any bird feeders on your property, securing food, and not leaving out pet food. Whittaker says bird feeders are a big problem because they’re an easy source for the quick and high-calorie food bears look for. If you see a bear on your property, don’t engage with it and make sure you tell your neighbors. More tips on how to keep your property safe can be found on the Minnesota DNR’s website.
>>Duck Eggs Hatch in DNR EagleCam
(Undated) — A mallard duck’s eggs have hatched inside the DNR’s EagleCam. The mother duck has been seen squatting in the eagles’ nest while it’s empty, and a few of her babies have popped! The eagle couple that owns the nest has been seen chasing off the momma duck multiple times.
