🌱 Biden To Mark Floyd Anniversary + Police Reform Order + Vigil Plans

Good morning, Minneapolis. Let's get to today's top Mill City stories.

First, today's weather: Rain; breezy in the morning. High: 52 Low: 45.

Here are the top 4 stories in Minneapolis today:

1. President Joe Biden is expected to issue an executive order on police reform today, which marks two years since George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis. According to the New York Times, the president will ask law enforcement agencies to review use-of-force policies and no-knock warrants, among others. (KARE11)

2. A candlelight vigil will be held tonight in recognition of the second anniversary of Floyd’s death in 2020. More than 500 candles will be lit at the Say Their Names Memorial at E 37th Street and Columbus Avenue S. Additional events are planned throughout the weekend in Minneapolis. (The Current)

3. Five more Minnesotans have died of COVID-19, according to the Wednesday report from the state health department. Hospitalization risk remains high, but state data shows it appears to be trending downward. More than 400 residents are currently hospitalized with the virus, and Duluth just reinstated a mask mandate in city buildings as case surge. (CBS)

4. ESPN reports Denver Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly has reached a “landmark deal” with the Timberwolves. “Connelly will be paid $40 million over five seasons in addition to the ownership equity,” according to the report. (Yahoo)

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Today in Minneapolis:

• Get discounted health items at the Eastside Food Co-op during Wellness Wednesday. (8 a.m.)
• Local nonprofits host a hiring event for prospective employees. (1 p.m.)
• Minneapolis Central Library hosts a closing reception and artist talk for AK Garski, whose exhibit “UnderExposed” is on display through May 27. (6 p.m.)
• Check out the Southwest Concert Series at the Lake Harriet Bandshell. (6:45 p.m.)
• Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton perform at Dakota. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Minnesota Twins Community Fund will distribute free gloves and baseballs for kids at Powderhorn Park today at 5:30 p.m. (Park Board)
• Jason DeRusha will leave the anchor desk at WCCO-TV June 23. He will stay on as a contributor. (BMTN)
• The city is examining strategies to assist business owners who operate near George Floyd Square. (Paid source: Star Tribune)
• More than 100 Twin Cities mental health workers went on a one-day strike Tuesday in Minneapolis. The Service Employees International Union cited “workplace violence, safe staffing, patient care" and more as reasons for the walkout. (BMTN)

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That's all for today. See you tomorrow for more local stories!

— Georgi Presecky

About me: Georgi is a Chicago-based newsletter writer and partner content curator. She spent five years on the entertainment beat for FF2 Media covering film festivals across the U.S. Her feature articles have been recognized with awards from the Illinois Women's Press Association and National Federation of Press Women. As editor-in-chief of the Lewis University newspaper, she and her staff earned honors from the Associated Collegiate Press and American Scholastic Press Associations. She began working for Patch in 2019.

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