>>Minnesota House Passes Capitol Security Bill
(St. Paul, MN) — A bill passed by the Minnesota House aims to keep all lawmakers and everyone who visits the State Capitol safer. The public safety funding bill would spend more than $24 million dollars in 2026-27 to fund legislative, judicial and Capitol security programs. The measure passed on a 92-42 vote. Some Republicans voiced concerns that lawmakers are spending money to protect themselves before passing a bill to pay for school safety. Those amendments failed. The bill now returns to the Senate for another look.
>>New Homeowner Protections Heading to Governor’s Desk
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Senate approved a reform package to increase protections for homeowners living in H-O-A’s and Common Interest Communities. The bill gives homeowners more rights when it comes to living in and any disputes that arise with their H-O-A. It includes a limit on fines and late fees, limits the conflict of interest when H-O-A’s do business with contractors and protects against unfair legal charges. The House approved an amended version of the bill last week. The Senate then concurred with the changes and passed the bill Wednesday by a 56-9 vote. It now heads to the governor for his signature.
>>Greater Minnesota Cities Urge Lawmakers to Pass Bonding Bill
(St. Paul, MN) — Cities across Minnesota and construction labor groups are calling on lawmakers to pass a bonding bill in the final days of the legislative session. One need is for lead water line replacement work so Minnesotans can have fresh drinking water. Bradley Peterson of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities says overall it’s going to be a billion-dollar project, and the E-P-A set a goal of 2037 to have them all done. Minnesota still has about 100 thousand lead lines that need to be replaced. He says a proposed 100 million dollars in the next bonding bill is a good start.
>>State Fires Director of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office
(St. Paul, MN) — The director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office says she was fired on Wednesday. Guadalupe Lopez was let go one day after leading a statewide ceremony to honor families still searching for loved ones and those lost to violence. Lopez was appointed director of the M-M-I-R office last July and is a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Department of Public Safety officials confirmed Lopez was fired yesterday but couldn’t comment on the reasons for her dismissal.
>>Federal Government Turns Over Evidence in Renee Good Shooting
(Minneapolis, MN) — New evidence has been turned over to the state in the fatal shooting of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross. Attorney Eric Newmark says federal officials provided documents and digital evidence to the court after a judge ordered the release last month. The materials are tied to a separate case involving Roberto Carlos Muñoz-Guatemala of Bloomington, who was convicted of assault after prosecutors said he dragged Ross with a vehicle during an attempted arrest in 2025. Newmark says the evidence could play a role in sentencing arguments or possible efforts to seek a new trial.
>>Dump Truck Destroyed After Fiery Crash in Meeker County
(Greenleaf Township, MN) — A dump truck driver escaped with minor injuries after a fiery crash Wednesday south of Litchfield in Meeker County. When the first responders arrived, the dump truck was fully engulfed in flames in the ditch. Deputies say 69-year-old Rickie Harrier of Hutchinson was able to get out before the truck caught fire. Investigators say Harrier drifted onto the shoulder and overcorrected, sending the truck into the ditch. He suffered minor injuries and declined medical treatment. The dump truck was destroyed in the fire.
>>Munger Shaw Restoration Underway, Following Wildfire
(Duluth, MN) — Reforestation efforts are underway in northeastern Minnesota following last year’s Munger Shaw fire. St. Louis County officials say crews have started planting thousands of seedlings in the burned area. Minnesota Power donated 23-thousand pine seedlings, while the county added another 17-thousand from its own supply. The red and white pine trees were planted across 48 acres of tax-forfeited land damaged by the fire. Officials say about 350-thousand seedlings will be planted in other burned areas this year. County Forester Erik Anton says it will take time for the forest to recover, but early signs of aspen regeneration are already showing.
>>Minnesota State Fair Competition Registrations Open
(Falcon Heights, MN) — The Minnesota State Fair is inviting you to take part in one of its most beloved traditions, competition. Organizers say entry registration is now open for hundreds of contests at the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together, offering more than two million dollars in prize money, along with ribbons, trophies, and bragging rights. Categories range from fine arts and creative activities to livestock, produce, and the State Fair Amateur Talent Contest. More information on how to enter is available on the fair’s website.
>>Spurs Blow Out Timberwolves in Game 2 of Western Conference Semifinals
(San Antonio, TX) — The Spurs routed the Timberwolves 133-95 Wednesday night in San Antonio to even the Western Conference Semifinals 1-1. The Wolves suffered their worst loss in playoff history. San Antonio held Minnesota to 35 points in the first half and led by as many as 47 points in the second. Julius Randle, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and Terrance Shannon all scored a team-high 12 points. The Wolves look to rebound in Game 3 Friday night at Target Center.
