Stephen Montemayor at the Star Tribune reports Ashley Anne Dyrdahl has been indicted on 11 counts including conspiracy, straw purchasing and making false statements for procuring five firearms on behalf of Shannon Cortez Gooden weeks before Gooden shot and killed officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth.
Krystal Frasier at KSTP reports Gov. Tim Walz, as well as members of Dakota County, the University of Minnesota and the City of Rosemount announced Meta’s expansion into the city on Thursday morning.
Rose Schmidt at FOX 9 is reporting state lawmakers are looking at ways to block book bans in Minnesota schools.
Stephen Swanson at WCCO News writes the Minnesota Department of Agriculture plans to treat 42 areas across seven counties for spongy moth, which is spreading north and southeast of the Twin Cities.
Lindsey Seavert at MPR News has an update on Ukrainian kids living in Minnesota on the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
Eder Campuzano at the Star Tribune reports the Split Rock Lighthouse was evacuated earlier this week after a fire broke out in the woods near the historic North Shore site. Officials said the structure was not damaged and was open as usual Wednesday.
Dana Thiede at KARE 11 reports Goo Goo Dolls, Counting Crows, The Fray, Judah & The Lion, and more will perform at this year’s Basilica Block Party on Boom Island.
