Here's the latest news from across the state to start your day.
WEATHER
☀️ A few isolated storms will pop up Wednesday afternoon. Dew points will also start to increase Wednesday through Friday. Wednesday will be very warm with highs well into the 80s for all but the North Shore, which will remain in the 70s.
⛅ Thursday will be another partly cloudy day with highs in the mid to upper 80s. We’ll also have the risk of a couple isolated late day thunderstorms again. We’ll see the chance of showers and thunder increase, especially late Friday and Saturday.
More than two weeks after Israeli missile strikes on Iran triggered a deadly war, a ceasefire between the two countries seems to hold. For some Iranians in Minnesota, the news brings cautious relief — but also deep concern for loved ones back home and uncertainty about what comes next.
Fairy tales are more than magical stories. They’re portals that help children and adults better understand their world. MPR News spoke with a Minnesotan who’s a renowned researcher on the subject of fairy tales and how they help young children navigate their lives.
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🌊 One year after devastating flood, Waterville residents are slowly recovering. One year later, many residents of Waterville are still trying to recover and rebuild. Resident Jeff LaFrance said he didn’t qualify for federal aid, so he lost more than $500,000 in property damages from flooding.
🏠 Minneapolis renovation uncovers century-old Gold Medal Flour advertisement. A Minneapolis couple discovered a giant advertisement for Gold Medal Flour on the side of their house during a home renovation project. Now, the owners are balancing preserving the historical gem with practical maintenance concerns.
🍲 Dinner du Nord invites diners to a 7-block-long table on Nicollet Mall. An estimated 2,000 people will be able to sit down for a meal on Nicollet Mall, with food provided by several dozen local restaurants. Each restaurant will have a set menu available, with ticket prices varying by restaurant.
🧨 Where to watch fireworks and celebrate across Minnesota. The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year, setting the stage for a long weekend of celebrations. Whether you are driving outside the city or just planning to go to your local park, Minnesota offers fireworks shows for every kind of celebration.
🚨 Human remains identified as missing Columbia Heights teen. Authorities continue to search for evidence at the landfill, and that “every available resource is being directed toward the lawful arrest of anyone responsible for Manny’s death.”
🏀 Missing Clark, Fever soar past Lynx 74-59 to win WNBA Commissioner's Cup. Indiana played without Caitlin Clark, their All-Star guard who has been sidelined since June 24 with a strained groin. That didn't slow down the Fever, who overcame an early 13-point deficit to the Minnesota Lynx.
MUST LISTEN
🎧 Building community through boxing: Inside Element Gym with Dalton Outlaw. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Dalton Outlaw — an entrepreneur, a boxer and a community leader based in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul.
🎧 Marijuana business owner says customers stocked up ahead of cannabis tax increase. July 1 marks the first day several new laws go into effect. That includes raising the tax on retail marijuana sales. Tax on recreational marijuana products is now 15 percent plus sales tax, jumping from 10 percent prior.
🎧 How SCOTUS decision on LGBTQ+ books in schools will affect Minnesota’s classrooms. The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with parents who want to pull their children out of classrooms that use LGBTQ+ themed books. Iman Hassan joined Minnesota Now to explain how the ruling could play out in Minnesota.
