Minneapolis officials released an updated impact assessment Wednesday estimating that Operation Metro Surge caused nearly $700 million in economic disruption across the city, far exceeding the $203 million in losses previously identified in an earlier report focused on January alone. City officials say the report provides a roadmap for long-term recovery after months of disruption that affected immigrant families, schools, businesses and public services.

Melodee Strong, the Minneapolis muralist, illustrator and beloved art educator whose colorful public works became landmarks, has died following a battle with cancer. Her death was announced this week by friends, colleagues and community organizations. Melodee had been diagnosed with metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma affecting her stomach and liver and underwent chemotherapy beginning late last year.

Surrounded by fellow grieving families and community advocates, relatives of people killed by police said a recent moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at the Minnesota Republican Party convention reopened old wounds and sent a message that their loved ones' lives remain undervalued. Speakers demanded accountability from public officials and called on Minnesotans to stand with families who continue to fight for justice years after their losses.