>> Body found in Lake in St. Louis County
(Near Chisholm, MN) – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says the body of a 76-year-old man was found floating near his canoe on Shannon Lake, which is located about 7 miles from Chisholm. Law enforcement identified the man as Louis Vajdl, who was from Chisholm. First responders say the man was not wearing a life jacket. Earlier yesterday morning, Vajdl told family members that he was going out to check the wild rice, which he has done for years. The case remains under investigation, but police say criminal activity is not suspected.
>>Two Men are Dead after a Domestic Assault call in Moorhead Turned Violent
(Moorhead, MN) — Police responded to a Moorhead apartment Monday night, where a woman reported being assaulted by two men she knew. Two children were still inside the unit. Shots were exchanged when officers tried to make contact. Surrounding apartments were evacuated, and the Red River Valley SWAT team was called in. More gunfire followed, and both men were shot—one died at the scene, the other later at a hospital. The children were safely removed. Three Fargo officers who fired their weapons have been placed on administrative leave. The Minnesota BCA is investigating.
>>Lee Wins DFL Primary for District 34B
(Brooklyn Park, MN) — XP Lee, a former Brooklyn Park City Council member and health equity analyst for the Minnesota Department of Health, secured a decisive victory in Tuesday’s DFL primary for House District 34B. Lee earned nearly 60% of the vote, defeating fellow DFL candidates Christian Eriksen, also a Brooklyn Park council member, and Hennepin County prosecutor Erickson Saye. The seat was left vacant following the tragic deaths of longtime Representative and former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were fatally shot in their Brooklyn Park home in June, in what authorities have described as a politically motivated assassination. Lee will face Republican Ruth Bittner, a real estate agent, in a special election scheduled for September 16th.
>>Minnesota Man Arrested for DUI with Children in Vehicle
(Eau Claire, WI) — A Minneapolis man was arrested in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on Monday after allegedly driving under the influence with three children in the car. The State Patrol stopped 38-year-old Cortney Saffold for speeding 80 mph in a 60 mph construction zone on I-94—and observed signs of impairment. Following field sobriety tests, Saffold was taken into custody and charged with first-offense OWI(Operating While Intoxicated) involving minors and possession of THC. No injuries were reported, and the children were released to an adult passenger.
>>Department of Agriculture Investing in the State’s Meat Processing Workforce
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is investing over half a million dollars to strengthen the state’s meat processing workforce. More than $560,000 in grants have been awarded through two programs aimed at training and retaining employees in the industry. That includes nearly $342,000 to help small and mid-sized processors with hiring and retention—covering costs like tuition reimbursement, sign-on bonuses, and childcare stipends. Officials say the funding will help address critical labor shortages and support hands-on training across the state.
>>Hennepin County Reclaims Control of HCMC Amid Budget Crisis
(Minneapolis, MN) — In a 6-1 vote Tuesday, Hennepin County commissioners moved to retake control of the nonprofit overseeing HCMC and its clinics, aiming to prevent the potential closure of the downtown Minneapolis safety-net hospital and the state’s largest publicly funded hospital. The decision dissolves the Hennepin Healthcare System board, a group of community volunteers established in 2007 to manage the hospital’s daily operations. The move follows years of financial instability and mounting budget concerns.
>>Minneapolis Mayor Proposes Ending Double-Time Pay for Minneapolis Police
(Minneapolis, MN) — Mayor Jacob Frey is expected to propose ending “double-time” overtime pay for Minneapolis police officers as part of his proposed 2026 city budget today. The policy, introduced in 2022 to address staffing shortages, paid officers twice their hourly rate for specific shifts under “critical staffing overtime.” It’s estimated that ending double time will save the city around $3.5 million. Staffing at the Minneapolis Police Department has reached its highest level in years.
>>Blaine Man Convicted in $7.2M Medicaid Fraud
A jury has convicted Abdifatah Yusuf of Blaine on six counts of aiding and abetting theft by swindling. Prosecutors say Yusuf stole over $7.2 million from Minnesota’s Medicaid program through his agency, Promise Health Services, by billing for services that were never provided or improperly documented. He used the funds for luxury purchases. Sentencing is pending.
