Federal judge denies request from journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort to release grand jury transcripts

A sentencing date is pending for Vance Boelter after he pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges stemming from last June’s attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and their families. That includes the killings of former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well the attack on DFL state Sen. John Hoffman, his wife, Yvette, and their daughter, Hope. Under terms of the plea deal, Boelter will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Opponents of large data centers are frustrated that Minnesota lawmakers didn't pass new regulations on the projects this year. Developers are proposing to build hyperscale data centers in several Minnesota communities, where they've faced public resistance. Data center opponents say they'll try again next year.

More than 100 men serving time at Rush City prison are boycotting the canteen to protest prison conditions. The men cited long waits for critical medical care and frequent lockdowns.

A federal judge has denied a request from independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort to release grand jury transcripts in their case. They're among the 38 people being charged by the federal government in relation to a January protest at a St. Paul church.

Target Field food and beverage workers announced they will strike on June 22 — during a game between the Twins and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sheigh Freeberg of UNITE HERE Local 17, says the top issues for members are better wages, access to affordable healthcare and job protections. He adds the company only recently responded to its proposals. Local 17 members are asking fans to refrain from buying concessions if they attend the game and instead to bring their own food.

Boelter pleads guilty in lawmaker attacks, agrees to two life sentences

At Minnesota Capitol, pushback from unions, industry halted new regulations on massive data centers