🌱 Southbound I-35W Closed + MN Horses In Derby + Moms Fish Free

Good morning! Let's catch up on today's top stories with the Minneapolis Daily.

First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 70 Low: 52.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Minneapolis:

1. Hennepin County is now at the medium level for COVID-19 transmission, as determined by the CDC. Carver, Scott and Washington counties also rose to the medium level for the first time since February. (KARE11)

2. A portion of Southbound I-35W will be closed through Monday for pavement repairs. The roadway will be shut down between Interstate 94 and Highway 62/Crosstown in Minneapolis until 5 a.m. Monday. Click here for information on detours and ramp closures. (Patch)

3. The mother of Daunte Wright said she was assaulted by a Brooklyn Center police officer Wednesday night. The police department issued body camera footage from the encounter with Katie Wright “in an effort to promote public safety and dispel widespread rumor or unrest.” (CBS)

4. The state could see highs in the 90s next week as temperatures begin to climb. The National Weather Service reports showers are likely for most of this weekend. (Patch)

5. Three horses with Minnesota connections are running in today’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Zandon and Zozos are owned by Minnesotans, and a Prior Lake man has a one percent stake in Mo Donegal. (Paid source: Star Tribune)

Today in Minneapolis:

• A "Festival of Garage Sales" is held in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood. (9 a.m.)
• Free Comic Book Day at Dreamers Vault Games. (10 a.m.)
• A brunch to kick off garden season is held at Loring Park Community Center. (10 a.m.)
• Hennepin History Museum offers an art workshop for young adults. (11 a.m.)
• Brit’s Pub hosts its annual Kentucky Derby Party. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Several Minneapolis neighborhood organizations are holding board member elections and other activities today for Neighborhood Election Day. (City)
• The Twins called up their long-awaited prospect Royce Lewis on Friday, according to the MLB. (MLB)
• Minnesota will host the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday. (BMTN)
• Minnesota mothers can fish without a license today and tomorrow in honor of “Take a Mom Fishing” Weekend. (DNR)

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You're all caught up! Have a great weekend.

— 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