Among the announced finalists are five Minnesotans or Minnesota institutions, including three Minnesota chefs in the Best Chef Midwest category: Shigeyuki Furukawa, Diane Moua and Karyn Tomlinson.

There were four finalists who interviewed for the seat. Three council members are in favor of one candidate, while the remaining three support another candidate.

• JanuarySt. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali announces resignation, citing health concerns

St. Paul city officials announced in a Wednesday press release that connections through Osborn370 and Treasure Island Center on the building’s southwest end will remain open. The remaining connections have been shut down. Drivers can still enter one of the building’s parking ramps from its Cedar Street Entrance.

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District predicts there will be four times as many cattails this summer compared to last year.

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is opening a new ReStore outlet in Brooklyn Park this summer. It’ll sell used furniture and building supplies at a low cost, like the other two ReStore locations.

Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha issued her annual report on municipal-run liquor store sales. It was the first include sales of hemp-derived THC beverages and gummies, and operators suggested those items contributed to store profits in 2023.