Twins vs. Tigers: Ryan Jeffers went 2-for-3 with two homers and four RBIs as Minnesota crushed Detroit 11-1 at Target Field, with Taj Bradley striking out nine in seven innings and Walker Jenkins hitting his first MLB homer. Local Sports Pipeline: A look at how the Twins’ lineup is loaded with recent draft picks, with Jenkins and Kaelen Culpepper among the newest contributors. State Fair Careers & Community: UWRF alum Renee Alexander is in her fourth year as the fair’s first female CEO, sharing how the event’s “relationship business” approach shapes careers. State Fair Milestones: The Tilt-A-Whirl turns 100, and a 100-year-old World War II veteran made a special trip to ride it again. Public Health: CDC data show 13% of Minnesota and Wisconsin kindergartners missed standard vaccines like MMR, raising measles risk concerns. Education Testing: New state data highlight low science and math proficiency alongside limited participation at specific schools, including Royal Oaks and STEP Academy. Infrastructure: Groundbreaking is underway on the $1.8 billion Blatnik Bridge replacement, with a planned full closure for about 4–5 years starting in early 2027. Road Safety: A Nissan caught fire on I-35 in Duluth; occupants jumped out while it was still moving, with one person seriously hurt. Crime & Courts: Court filings say Vance Boelter plans to argue “justifiable taking of life” and “double jeopardy” in his Minnesota case. Youth Vandalism Law: Minneapolis window-smashing cases are raising questions as a new Minnesota law limits criminal prosecution for kids under 13.