>>Klobuchar Wins DFL Endorsement for Minnesota Governor
(Rochester, MN) — U-S Senator Amy Klobuchar is officially the Democratic nominee for Minnesota governor. Klobuchar thanked delegates at the state convention in Rochester for endorsing her. She told the crowd, “DFLers you have given me this incredible privilege to serve you in the U-S Senate and represent all of you. And I love my job, but I love the State of Minnesota more.” Klobuchar also said, “With your support I will be the first woman to be elected governor of Minnesota.”
>>Qualls Secures GOP Nomination for Governor of Minnesota
(Duluth, MN) — Kendall Qualls is GOP-endorsed candidate for governor of Minnesota. Republicans endorsed the former health executive and veteran for governor after a long, glitch-filled state convention in Duluth. Voting issues with electronic clickers sparked concerns from some candidates about the process. Qualls secured the endorsement on the 10th ballot, clearing the 60 percent threshold in a head-to-head race against House Speaker Lisa Demuth, becoming the first Black candidate to win a major party endorsement for governor in Minnesota. The race may not be settled yet, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and possibly Demuth are considering primary runs in August.
>>Ellison Blasts Minnesota GOP for Holding Moment of Silence for Ex-Officer Chauvin
(St. Paul, MN) — Attorney General Keith Ellison is criticizing Minnesota Republicans for holding a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at their state convention. The ex-Minneapolis police officer was convicted in the murder of George Floyd on Memorial Day 2020. G-O-P leaders said the moment of silence was intended to recognize what they view as concerns about due process and fairness in Chauvin’s prosecution, rather than to celebrate George Floyd’s death. Ellison called the tribute “heartbreaking” and “shocking,” coming just days after the sixth anniversary of Floyd’s murder. In a statement, Ellison said honoring Chauvin, is hurtful to Floyd’s family and undermines accountability under the law. He also argued the gesture disrespects law enforcement officers who serve honorably and damages public trust in the justice system.
>>Kandiyohi County Authorities Investigate Discovery of Remains near Lake Lillian
(Lake Lillian, MN) — Authorities in Kandiyohi County are investigating after what appears to be human remains were uncovered during excavation work near Lake Lillian. The sheriff’s office reported that a worker discovered several bones on Wednesday. Deputies determined the bones appeared to be human, although their origin was unknown at the time. The Minnesota B-C-A helped investigators excavate the immediate area and located additional remains believed to be from a single individual. The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council was notified and later responded to the site. Preliminary findings indicate the remains may be archaeological in nature and of Indigenous origin.
>>Red Wing Business Owner Arrested in Major Drug Bust
(Red Wing, MN) — The owner of a southeastern Minnesota business is facing charges following a major drug bust in Red Wing. Red Wing police, federal agents and members of the Minnesota Southeast Violent Crimes Task Force executed a search warrant at Red Wing Glass and a residence in Pierce County, Wisconsin. The owner, Shawn Coulette, was taken into custody on suspicion of first-degree drug sales and possession. Officers say they found five pounds of suspected methamphetamine and a large amount of cash. They say the investigation is ongoing.
>>Prince Celebration 2026 Begins This Week
(Minneapolis, MN) — Prince Celebration 2026 events are planned all week to commemorate the ten-year anniversary of his death and his birthday on June 7th. Kevin Kurtt of Meet Minneapolis says they moved the block party on Saturday from Paisley Park to the Prince mural near Target Center. He says there is a new Prince Sing-Along where they’re hoping to get 10- to 15-thousand people singing Prince’s music and maybe setting a world record. Artist CeeLo Green and Kris Kollins, who played Prince in the Broadway musical version of ‘Purple Rain,” will be performing at the free block party. A concert at First Avenue featuring Chaka Khan kicks off the events on Wednesday night. Members of Prince’s bands New Power Generation and The Revolution are playing a concert Friday at the Armory with Morris Day and other artists.
>>Minnesota Vikings Hiring Former Seahawks Assistant GM Teasley
(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly hiring former Seahawks assistant G-M Nolan Teasley as their new general manager. The N-F-L Network and E-S-P-N reported the Purple hired Teasley over the weekend. Teasley spent 13 seasons in Seattle and had served as assistant G-M since 2023. He replaces Vikings interim G-M Rob Brezezinski, who took over after general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was let go in January. The Minnesota Vikings have yet to confirm the hiring of Teasley.
