🌱 Historic Safety Bill Signed Into Law + I-35 Closures

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Here are the top 3 stories in Minneapolis today:

1. Gov. Tim Walz signed a historic safety bill into law Friday, establishing universal background checks and red flag laws in the state. “This is not about the Second Amendment, this is about the safety of our children and our community," he said. (KARE11)

2. City Council candidate Nasri Warsame was banned from seeking Democratic-Farmer-Labor party endorsement this week, BMTN reports. One of his supporters rushed the stage at a convention last week, leading to a “chaotic brawl.” (BMTN)

3. A portion of northbound I-35W is closed this weekend for resurfacing. The area between Interstate 494 in Bloomington and Interstate 35E in Burnsville will be closed through Monday morning. (KARE11)

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Today in Minneapolis:

• Women Run the Cities (8 a.m.) and the Twin Cities Heart Walk (9:30 a.m.) are held at area parks.
• It's the final weekend to see "Eternal Offerings: Chinese Ritual Bronzes" at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. (10 a.m.)
• Check out the Twin Cities Record Show at Minneapolis Cider Company. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Minneapolis-based Target recalled nearly 5 million Threshold brand candles after more than 100 customers reported breakages, some of which led to injuries and burns. (Patch)
• Four Minnesotans are now on the Vikings roster following the signing of rookies Zach Ojile and Sam Schlueter. (CBS)
• This weekend will provide “epic patio weather,” according to the National Weather Service. (Patch)
• A DeLaSalle High School student will compete in the “Doodle for Google” competition. (BMTN)

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You're all caught up! See you Tuesday for another guide to the latest local news.

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