Rob Olson

St Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and @mnwild owner Craig Leipold announce agreement for $600 million in renovations to Grand Casino Arena, Roy Wilkins Auditorium and RiverCentre. But it includes asking for $200 million from state.

They were also told by the acting director here that the current level of federal agents is down to 500 (from 3000 surge), Tom Homan is back in DC, and there are now two deportation flights a week instead of daily.

After scheduled tour of the Whipple, Congresswomen Craig and Omar say holding cells were completely empty. They were told everyone was moved out a half hour before they got there. But also told there are only about 20 detentions per day now and are quickly moved to county jails.

Congresswomen Craig and Omar arriving at the Whipple Federal Building for an inspection tour. This one was pre approved. We will hear from them once they complete the tour.

Unbelievable. Brooklyn Park Police investigating a break-in at the late Melissa Hortman‘s home overnight, prying off plywood and breaking a window. According to police, family members say it doesn’t appear anything was taken.

Storm clouds in Mankato right now - photo courtesy of my son, Finn. Nasty looking stuff.

Reaction from folks at St. Olaf Catholic Church in Minneapolis as they watch the first ever American Pope begin speaking at the Vatican…

FRAVEL TRIAL: defense begins closing argument by going over why they believe law enforcement had tunnel vision, only focusing on Adam Fravel for Maddi Kingsbury's murder, ignoring anything that didn't fit that narrative.

FRAVEL TRIAL: Prosecution finishes a 90 minute closing argument.. tells jurors Adam Fravel had the motive and the means to kill Maddi Kingsbury - that evidence and testimony showed history of manipulation and abuse...and the only one with opportunity to kill her in her home.

Fravel trial: closing arguments are now underway in Mankato in the 1st degree murder trial of Adam Fravel, accused of killing Madeline Kingsbury in Winona last year.

I have never seen a line like this to get into the ⁦⁦@mnstatefair⁩ from the transit lot! Crazy!

A very enthusiastic welcome home as Suni Lee arrives at MSP…

81-year-old Barry Manilow bringing it at the X!!!

Right on schedule with the river level forecast, Harriet Island is no longer underwater

FBI documented one defendant tailing juror as she leaves court... and 19 occasions they sat outside her house over several days. There is a video of delivering the bribe recovered from one defendant's phone.

US Attorney for MN Andy Luger announced charges against 5 people in attempt to bribe Juror #52 in FOF trial. “They studied her, followed her and determined she would succumb to their scheme.”

The Rapidan Dam is still holding and expected to stay intact. The breach through the west abutment is still eroding toward the park, but has stopped at the house, with the water now at bedrock. Water level and flow rate peaked Monday night and are slowly dropping.

And a couple videos - hail hitting the window (amazed it held)… and the aftermath on the ground.

OUCH!! Damage to a friend’s car in Cross Lake from golf and tennis ball sized hail! #fox9wx #stayskyaware

Program for Officer Jamal Mitchell’s service.