School Funding Vote: Minnesota voters will see a constitutional amendment this fall that would boost annual payouts from the Permanent School Fund by changing the distribution rate from 2.5% to 4.5%, raising per-student funding from about $68 to $101—supporters say it adds money without new taxes, while critics warn it won’t solve broader district budget pressures. WNBA Leadership Shakeup: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire effective Dec. 31, setting up a replacement search as the league weighs the legacy of rapid growth alongside years of player and governance controversy. Public Health & Food Safety: A Minnesota-area sprout recall expanded again after Everything Sprouts added a radish mix to the recall tied to a multi-state E. coli outbreak; separate recalls also hit frozen berries sold in multiple states including Minnesota. Local Business Climate: Duluth-area businesses are pulling out of the Duluth Area Chamber after it backed a proposed Hermantown data center, with owners citing lack of input and potential harm to nearby operations. Tech & Privacy: Eden Prairie says it won’t share automated license plate reader data without a criminal warrant, as other Minnesota cities reconsidered contracts over privacy concerns. Sports Business: Amazon Prime Video will become the exclusive local streaming home for six NHL teams, including Minnesota.