🔥 Lake County has scaled back evacuation alerts tied to the Camp Fire east of Ely. Last night. North Fall Lake 1-A — the county’s remaining “go” evacuation zone — was moved to “set.” Evacuation levels were also removed entirely for the Fernberg Corridor, White Iron Chain of Lakes and four other North Fall Lake zones. Officials say the Camp Fire remains active and conditions can change quickly.
📻 Coming up at 9 a.m.: Flock cameras, privacy and the limits of police surveillance. MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with a data privacy expert about what kind of information Flock cameras collect, who can access that information and what limits the Constitution puts on tracking our movements.
In sports news:
⚾ The Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles yesterday 7-5.The Twinsplay the Phillies tonight for the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams game at 6:30 p.m. in Dyersville, Iowa. While the game is sold out, you can watch it on Netflix.
🏀 The Minnesota Lynx beat the Portland Fire yesterday 85-81. The Lynx next take on the Aces Saturday at 7 p.m. in Las Vegas.
⚾ The St. Paul Saints
lost to the Iowa Cubs yesterday 7-6. The Saints and Cubs play four more games in Des Moines through this weekend.
🏈 The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for their first preseason game this Saturday at noon on the road against the New York Giants.
Weather
🌤️ Today: Partly sunny. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s.
☁️ Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows near 60.
🌤️ Tomorrow: Partly sunny. Chance of showers. Highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s.
A child and two adults were killed Wednesday morning in an apparent murder-suicide at a Hopkins daycare. Burnsville police also believe a 78-year-old woman found dead Wednesday is connected to the Hopkins killings.
NEWS ROUNDUP
🕯️ Reeling from middle schooler suicides, Brainerd school district aims to prevent more deaths. The community has been calling for action to address student mental health and bullying after two middle schoolers died by suicide. But the rise in youth suicide extends beyond Brainerd, and some say it needs a broader response.
💵 St. Paul mayor to propose first budget amid controversies. The mayor’s first budget address will outline her priorities for the year ahead. It’s also a way for the mayor to shift the conversation as she’s investigated for sexual harassment allegations.
🗳️ In Senate race, Flanagan and Tafoya bring vastly different politics, experience. As the two battle it out for an open U.S. Senate seat, analysts
expect a large amount of money to flow into the race.
🏙️ Minneapolis mayor's budget proposal cuts staffing, raises property taxes. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing an 11.3 percent property tax hike to help cover a budget gap. While some city programs and positions would be cut, the proposal also includes new spending for police, fire and neighborhood safety.
⚾ American Association baseball returning to Minnesota with new Blaine team. The American Association of Professional Baseball is
adding an expansion team in Blaine as part of the $750 million Farm sports and entertainment development expected to open in 2028.
🏛️ Republican Eric Pratt advances in competitive 2nd Congressional District race. After winning the GOP primary, state Sen. Eric Pratt will ask voters in the general election to send him to Congress to represent a competitive district in southeast Minnesota.
💬 Voters choose Democrat Matt Little to run for competitive Congressional seat. After winning the Democratic primary, former state Senator Matt Little will ask voters in the general election to send him to Congress to represent a competitive district in southeast Minnesota, which will be vacated by Angie Craig.
🎧 Minnesota governor's race will make history, break a streak Marlene Johnson started in 1983. Minnesota is about to get its first woman governor. Marlene Johnson became the first Lieutenant Governor in 1983 and
women have held the role since, despite never winning the top job.
🎧 Fresh off her primary win, Peggy Flanagan takes aim at Trump, outlines Senate agenda. Lieutenant Governor joined MPR News Clay Masters after winning her Democratic primary Tuesday night.
🎧 GOP Senate nominee Michele Tafoya says she won't fall in line with national party leadership.Minnesota voters will choose between her and Democratic nominee Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan in November.
🎧 Analysts: Republican voters choose more centrist candidates as Democrats turn out big in primaries. MPR News political analysts Chas Anderson and Todd Rapp dive deeper into the primary results and what they mean for the November midterm.
🎧 Turbulent Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor ends in upset win for David Crowley. A Wisconsin reporter broke down the results of a competitive Democratic primary race for governor and what they mean leading up to the November midterms, where Crowley will face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany.
