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In today's newsletter:

  • NFL benches ref after heated run-in with Vikings linebacker
  • Hockenson's smart slide wins for Vikings, stuns sports bettors
  • How a critical audit could reshape Minneapolis violence prevention funding.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny; breezy, warm and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Nice with some sun, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. NFL Suspends Ref From Vikings Game; Clip Shows Run-In With Minnesota's Linebacker (patch.com) — Football fans in Minneapolis are buzzing after the NFL suspended referee Adrian Hill for one game following an on-field collision and tense exchange with Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson during Sunday's matchup with the Miami Dolphins. League officiating chief Ramon George also handed out a separate two-game suspension to line judge Jeff Seeman for unrelated conduct, spotlighting officiating behavior just as the Vikings' strong start has local interest surging.
   

2. Vikings TE Goes For The Win, Enrages Sports Gamblers In The Process (patch.com) — Minneapolis fans watched the Vikings stay undefeated as tight end T.J. Hockenson made a savvy slide instead of scoring, sealing a 15-10 win over Miami but frustrating many sports bettors. His late-game decision let Minnesota run out the clock, drew praise from coach Kevin O'Connell, and capped a 13-catch, 119-yard performance that tied the franchise record for 100-yard games by a tight end.
   

3. Minneapolis violence prevention funding in question after critical audit (fox9.com) — Minneapolis' violence prevention spending is under intense scrutiny after a city audit found poor oversight of millions in contracts, prompting Mayor Jacob Frey to propose cutting the Violence Interrupter budget in half. City leaders and the Neighborhood Safety Department now face a debate over tightening financial controls while deciding whether to shift funding toward safety ambassadors or preserve community-based interrupter programs that many residents say are working.
   

4. Rochester group gets $101K to boost dementia care in SE Minnesota (kimt.com) — Several Minneapolis organizations are getting new state funding to expand dementia education and caregiver support, including Centro Tyrone Guzman, Division of Indian Work, and Volunteers of America – Minnesota. They share nearly $300,000 of a broader $750,000 Minnesota Board on Aging grant package aimed at boosting early diagnosis, culturally specific outreach, and practical help for families across the state.
   

5. Green Line LRT trains to and from EP slated to start June 12, 2027 (eplocalnews.org) — Light rail service connecting Eden Prairie and downtown Minneapolis on the Green Line is now slated to start carrying passengers June 12, 2027, with construction about 98% complete. The line will fully integrate into the existing Green Line between Minneapolis and St. Paul, improving access to key destinations like Union Depot, Target Field, the VA hospital, MSP Airport and Mall of America.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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