>>State Lawmakers Shot in Brooklyn Park and Champlin
(Brooklyn Park, MN) – Multiple reports say two Minnesota lawmakers were shot early this morning. The reports say DFL Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park and state Senator John Hoffman of Champlin were shot in their homes. Governor Walz will hold a news conference this morning to discuss the incidents. Brooklyn Park police have ordered a shelter-in-place for residents living in a three-block radius of the Edinburgh Golf Course. They say the suspect is a white male with brown hair and could be misrepresenting himself as a police officer. If residents see anything, they are urged to call 9-1-1 immediately.
>>Third Report Of Woman Assaulted On Rochester Bike Path
(Rochester, MN) — Authorities say there is a third report of a man attacking a woman on a bike path in Rochester. Authorities say the victim was sleeping on the path when a man hit her in the face several times and threatened to hurt her. The woman broke free and ran to a nearby home for help. Police describe the suspect as a short, African American man between 18 and 20 years old. He wore a blue sweatshirt and multi-colored pants.
>>Both Directions Of I-94 To Temporarily Close This Weekend In Minneapolis
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is warning drivers that I-94 will be closed in both directions this weekend. The closure is due to bridge repair along the eastbound lanes. The freeway will be shut down between I-35W and Huron Boulevard until 5 a.m. on Monday.
>>Thousands Expected at Today’s “No Kings” Demonstrations
(Undated) — Around 40 anti-Trump “No Kings” demonstrations are planned across the state today — part of an estimated 2,000 happening nationwide. In St. Paul, the march begins at 11 a.m. at St. Paul College. From there, protesters will proceed down John Ireland Boulevard to the State Capitol. That’s where speakers — including Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison — will take the stage starting at 1 p.m., along with performances and music. Organizers say more than 100 volunteer marshals, trained in de-escalation techniques, will be working alongside the State Patrol and St. Paul Police to help keep the event peaceful.
>>Two People Charged with Voter Registration Fraud in Minnesota
(St. Paul, MN) — Two former Minnesotans, now living in Nevada, are charged with conspiracy to commit voter registration fraud. Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson says Ronnie Williams and Lorraine Combs created fake names for voter applications in Minnesota between 2021 and 2022. Williams submitted the forms to a group called Foundation 1, which paid him for each registration that was completed. Authorities say Combs shared in the payments. Thompson praised the FBI for stopping the scheme before any fraudulent votes were cast.
>>MN DNR Free Park Day #3
(Undated) — Today (SAT) is Minnesota’s third Free Park Day of the year. All seventy-three of the state’s national parks and recreation areas are free to enter today, thanks to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Officials say the goal is to get families and friends to spend time outside and experience the natural benefits. The final day will take place in November, allowing for one free park day each season.
>>Lynx Host Los Angeles in Matinee Game
(Minneapolis, MN) – Coming off their first loss of the season, the Minnesota Lynx return home to Target Center today for a noon showdown with the Los Angeles Sparks. The Lynx are now 9-1 following the loss the other night at Seattle. This is the start of a three-game home stand this week for the Lynx, who will also play Las Vegas and Los Angeles again next Saturday night.
