Black Entrepreneur State Fair + Restaurant Shooting

Happy Saturday, people of Minneapolis! William, your usual source for the Minneapolis Daily, is out today. But Patch still wants to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your local happenings, so I am here to fill in! Please note that during this period your newsletters might be lighter than usual. Thanks for the patience and undertsanding. Now, onto everything you need to know, in 5 minutes or less.- Madison

First, today's weather: Rain in the evening and overnight. High: 87 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Minneapolis:

1. Dayton Sauke of Owatonna pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm after bragging about his plans to kill a police officer at the Capitol protest turned violent. He entered his plea in federal court in Minneapolis. (knoxradio)
2. A shootout at Side Chick restaurant in Minneapolis left seven people injured. One person is in critical condition, five in serious condition, and one in good condition. All are expected to survive, and officers have no suspects.(Minneapolis Star Tribune)
3. The Black Entrepreneur State Fair returns to Minneapolis for its second year. Black-owned businesses were reportedly hit hardest during the pandemic, declining more than 40 percent — making the Fair a welcomed jump-start to normal. The Black Entrepreneur State Fair is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Saturday, August 28. Head down to 920 E. Lake Street in Minneapolis with $5 for admission to enjoy the Fair! (KARE11.com)

Today in Minneapolis

• “Walking On Air:” Capturing History on Canvas (5:00 AM)
• Outdoor Zumba August - Columbia Heights Recreation / Murzyn Hall (9:30 AM)
• Yoga with Dallas (Outside) - Out in the Backyard (9:30 AM)
• North Loop Dog Park - Go Fund Me Kickstart (11:00 AM)
• 2021 Minneapolis Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival (August 28) (2:30 PM)
• Country Gospel Outdoor Concert with Parson Paul (6:00 PM)

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