>>Governor Proposes Constitutional Amendment on Assault Rifle Ban
(Minneapolis) – Governor Tim Walz proposed a new option over the weekend for addressing gun violence. Walz said the state could add a constitutional amendment to ban the sale and possession of assault rifles in the state. Walz talked about this option in an interview with New York Times journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro at the MinnPost Festival. A constitutional amendment would require a majority of the legislature to vote in favor of banning on the ballot. Then, a majority of Minnesota voters will approve the amendment. Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth’s office says this has not been discussed during meetings between the governor and state leaders. The governor still hopes to call a special session, but no date has been set.
>>Woman Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Fairmont
(Fairmont, MN) — Police in southern Minnesota haven’t identified a woman struck and killed by a vehicle over the weekend in Fairmont. Officers say the 64-year-old woman was crossing a city street Friday evening when she was hit. First responders tried to save her, but she died at the scene. The State Patrol is assisting local authorities with the investigation.
>>Pedestrian Killed in Minneapolis Crash
(Minneapolis, MN) — Minneapolis police are investigating a fatal pedestrian versus bus crash Saturday afternoon. Officers say a man was crossing a street mid-block when a white sedan and a bus hit him. He died at the scene. Both drivers stayed and cooperated with investigators. No arrests or citations have been issued. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner is working on the victim’s name and cause of death.
>>Man Arrested for Double Homicide in Minneapolis
(Minneapolis, MN) — Two men are dead and another is in custody after a double homicide Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis. Police say the men were arguing inside an apartment building when the fight escalated to gunfire. Officers found two men with fatal shotgun wounds and arrested the suspect at the scene. All three men lived in the building and were acquainted with one another. The investigation is ongoing.
>>Target Launches New Experience for Customers with Disabilities
(Minneapolis, MN) — Minnesota-based retailer Target is introducing a new self-checkout system designed to enhance accessibility for guests with disabilities. The company announced the nationwide rollout of what it calls a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout experience. This innovative system is tailored to support guests who are blind or have low vision, as well as those with motor disabilities. It integrates seamlessly with Target’s existing self-checkout infrastructure. It includes a range of inclusive features, such as Braille labels, high-contrast button icons, a headphone jack with adjustable volume, a custom tactile controller, physical navigation buttons, and a dedicated information key. Target says the new system reflects its ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive shopping experience for all guests.
>>Single-game Tickets On Sale This Week for World Hockey Junior Championship
(Undated) – Single-game tickets for the 2026 IIHF (International ICE Hockey Federation) World Junior Championship will go on sale this Wednesday at 10 a.m. The tournament features the world’s top junior hockey players under the age of 20. The competition dates are December 26 through January 5. Games will be held at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul and the 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota campus. Team USA looks to win its third straight gold medal in the tournament.
>>Timberwolves Media Day, Training Camp Opens Tuesday
(Minneapolis, MN) — This year’s Minnesota Timberwolves are meeting with reporters and writers during Media Day today (Mon) at Target Center. The Wolves open training camp tomorrow in Minneapolis. They are bringing most of last year’s team that made it to the Western Conference Finals. Guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker signed with Atlanta in the offseason, and Luka Garza went to Boston. The Wolves drafted a couple of young international big men this summer. The first home preseason game will be next Tuesday, October 7th, against Indiana.
