🌱 High COVID Risk In Minnesota + Electric Vehicle Sharing Program

Good morning, Minneapolis! Let's get to today's Daily.

First, today's weather: A passing afternoon shower. High: 69 Low: 55.

Here are the top 3 stories in Minneapolis today:

1. Minnesota is in the high-risk category for COVID-19 exposure, according to the latest health department report. The state is averaging more than 32 new cases per 100,000 residents. (CBS)

2. The first-ever electric carshare network launched last weekend in the Twin Cities. More than 100 vehicles in the EV Spot Network are now in service across the metro area, with subscriptions ranging in price from zero dollars to 30 dollars. (BMTN)

3. Six new locations of Dave's Hot Chicken will open in and around the Twin Cities, the restaurant chain announced Monday. Franchise owner Michael McGuire plans to open restaurants in Apple Valley, Rosemount, Edina, Bloomington and Lakeville. (Patch)

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Today in Minneapolis:

• More than 15 films will screen today as part of the MSP International Film Festival. (1:30 p.m.)
• Check out the Twin Cities Auto Show at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds. (4 p.m.)
• Jacob Collier performs at the Fillmore. (6 p.m.)
• Trivia Tuesday at Lakes & Legends Brewing Company. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Minneapolis Police Department Honor Guard took part in a Peace Officer Memorial Day Service at the State Capitol this week. (Facebook)
• Twins owners Robert and Rebecca Pohlad are selling their Minneapolis penthouse. (Patch)
• Health experts are reminding residents to be aware of wood ticks and deer ticks this season. (KARE11)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Minneapolis Daily? Contact me at georgi.presecky@patch.com