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Aaron Gordon agrees to a four-year, $133 million extension with the Denver Nuggets
Read full article: Aaron Gordon agrees to a four-year, $133 million extension with the Denver NuggetsThe Denver Nuggets secured another one of their core players by agreeing with forward Aaron Gordon on a four-year, $133 million contract extension Monday night.
NFL legend compares Jared Goff to Tom Brady after impressive comeback victory vs. Vikings
Read full article: NFL legend compares Jared Goff to Tom Brady after impressive comeback victory vs. VikingsNFL legend and five-time Super Bowl champion Terry Bradshaw compared Jared Goff to the goat Tom Brady after the Detroit Lions took down the Minnesota Vikings 31-29.
Detroit Lions win thrilling battle over Vikings to jump back into first place
Read full article: Detroit Lions win thrilling battle over Vikings to jump back into first placeThe Detroit Lions won a thrilling battle over the Minnesota Vikings to vault themselves back into first place in the NFC North.
WNBA Finals reach decisive Game 5 for first time since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx head to New York
Read full article: WNBA Finals reach decisive Game 5 for first time since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx head to New YorkIt’s fitting that a record-breaking season for the WNBA would have a decisive Game 5 of its Finals.
Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80
Read full article: Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80.
Liberty hope their last-second shot provides a new outcome, a WNBA title, rather than 1999's letdown
Read full article: Liberty hope their last-second shot provides a new outcome, a WNBA title, rather than 1999's letdownIt’s been 25 years since the New York Liberty had a chance to close out a WNBA championship.
Ionescu's 3-pointer with 1 second left gives Liberty 80-77 win over Lynx and 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals
Read full article: Ionescu's 3-pointer with 1 second left gives Liberty 80-77 win over Lynx and 2-1 lead in WNBA FinalsSabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-poitner from the top of the key with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 8-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five WNBA Finals series.
Lynx return to finals with 88-77 win over Sun in Game 5 behind Collier's 27 points, 11 rebounds
Read full article: Lynx return to finals with 88-77 win over Sun in Game 5 behind Collier's 27 points, 11 reboundsNapheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years.
Marina Mabrey's six 3s lift Sun to 73-70 win over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs semifinal
Read full article: Marina Mabrey's six 3s lift Sun to 73-70 win over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs semifinalMarina Mabrey scored 20 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 73-70 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their semifinals series.
Minnesota's Napheesa Collier is Defensive Player of the Year and Cheryl Reeve is Coach of the Year
Read full article: Minnesota's Napheesa Collier is Defensive Player of the Year and Cheryl Reeve is Coach of the YearMinnesota's Napheesa Collier was honored as the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and Cheryl Reeve earned the Coach of the Year award on Sunday.
Prince fans can party overnight like it's 1999 with Airbnb rental of 'Purple Rain' house
Read full article: Prince fans can party overnight like it's 1999 with Airbnb rental of 'Purple Rain' houseA few Prince fans visiting the superstar's hometown of Minneapolis may be lucky to stay at a place that will let them go crazy over his cultural legacy.
Napheesa Collier scores 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points, and the Lynx swept the Mercury
Read full article: Napheesa Collier scores 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points, and the Lynx swept the MercuryNapheesa Collier scored 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points in a game, and the Minnesota Lynx swept the Phoenix Mercury 101-88 on Wednesday night.
Lutherans in Walz's Minnesota put potlucks before politics during divisive election season
Read full article: Lutherans in Walz's Minnesota put potlucks before politics during divisive election seasonMidwest Lutheranism has entered the national political limelight since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate.
Sam Darnold and an attacking defense drive the undefeated Vikings in a 23-17 win over the 49ers
Read full article: Sam Darnold and an attacking defense drive the undefeated Vikings in a 23-17 win over the 49ersSam Darnold passed for 268 yards and two touchdowns against his former team, including a 97-yard strike in the second quarter to Justin Jefferson, and an attacking defense again fueled the Minnesota Vikings in a 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are among former Michigan players suing NCAA and Big Ten Network
Read full article: Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are among former Michigan players suing NCAA and Big Ten NetworkFormer Michigan football stars Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are suing the NCAA and Big Ten Network with other former Wolverines players.
Takeaways from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's response to violence after George Floyd's murder
Read full article: Takeaways from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's response to violence after George Floyd's murderKamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be the Democratic vice presidential candidate has revived the debate over how he handled the biggest crisis of his political career.
Angel Reese becomes WNBA's single-season rebounding leader in Sky's 79-74 loss to Lynx
Read full article: Angel Reese becomes WNBA's single-season rebounding leader in Sky's 79-74 loss to LynxAngel Reese became the WNBA’s single-season rebounding leader with eight games left in the Chicago Sky’s 79-74 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, who got 22 points from Courtney Williams.
Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris' VP pick
Read full article: Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris' VP pickKamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will face a national audience when he headlines the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
Developers of stalled Minnesota copper-nickel mine plan studies that may lead to significant changes
Read full article: Developers of stalled Minnesota copper-nickel mine plan studies that may lead to significant changesThe developers of a long-delayed copper-nickel mining project in northeastern Minnesota have announced plans for a series of studies over the next year on potential ways to improve environmental safeguards and make the mine more cost- and energy-efficient.
White Sox beaten 13-7 by Twins for 20th straight loss, longest MLB skid in 36 years
Read full article: White Sox beaten 13-7 by Twins for 20th straight loss, longest MLB skid in 36 yearsThe woeful Chicago White Sox have lost their 20th consecutive game, the majors’ longest skid in 36 years and one short of the American League record, as Chris Flexen was chased early in a 13-7 defeat against the Minnesota Twins.
White Sox losing streak reaches 19 as Kepler hits go-ahead, 7th-inning homer in Twins' 6-2 win
Read full article: White Sox losing streak reaches 19 as Kepler hits go-ahead, 7th-inning homer in Twins' 6-2 winThe Chicago White Sox extended their team-record losing streak to 19, giving up Max Kepler’s tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 6-2 win.
Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms
Read full article: Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushroomsThe warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms — and a surge in calls to poison control centers.
State election directors fear the Postal Service can't handle expected crush of mail-in ballots
Read full article: State election directors fear the Postal Service can't handle expected crush of mail-in ballotsState election directors from across the country have voiced serious concerns to a top U.S. Postal Service official that the system won’t be able to handle an expected crush of mail-in ballots in the November election.
Wenceel Pérez slams a two-run homer in the eighth and Tigers rally to beat the Reds 5-3
Read full article: Wenceel Pérez slams a two-run homer in the eighth and Tigers rally to beat the Reds 5-3Pinch-hitter Wenceel Pérez hit a two-run homer and Mark Canha doubled home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers locked up their first series win in two weeks, rallying to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3.
Twins DH José Miranda sets club record with hits in 10 consecutive plate appearances
Read full article: Twins DH José Miranda sets club record with hits in 10 consecutive plate appearancesMinnesota Twins designated hitter José Miranda has set a team record with hits in 10 consecutive plate appearances.
2 more people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guilty
Read full article: 2 more people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guiltyTwo more people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases have pleaded not guilty.
SZA shows off gymnastics skills in a friendly handstand contest with Simone Biles
Read full article: SZA shows off gymnastics skills in a friendly handstand contest with Simone BilesSZA might be known for hit songs like “Kill Bill” and “Snooze,” but the R&B star unveiled another impressive skill beyond music that drew high praise from gymnastics superstar Simone Biles.
Gymnastics stars Lee, Jones and Blakely battling health issues as Olympic trials begin
Read full article: Gymnastics stars Lee, Jones and Blakely battling health issues as Olympic trials beginReigning Olympic champion Sunisa Lee, six-time world championship medalist Shilese Jones and national championship runner-up Skye Blakely are facing health concerns ahead of the U.S. Olympic trials.
Twins unveil Prince-inspired home run celebration complete with purple vest, inflatable guitar
Read full article: Twins unveil Prince-inspired home run celebration complete with purple vest, inflatable guitarThe Minnesota Twins have a new home run celebration — and players and fans are going crazy over it.
Audit finds Minnesota agency's lax oversight fostered theft of $250M from federal food aid program
Read full article: Audit finds Minnesota agency's lax oversight fostered theft of $250M from federal food aid programA watchdog report says a Minnesota state agency’s inadequate oversight of a federal program that was meant to provide food to kids created the opportunities that led to the theft of $250 million in one of the country’s largest pandemic aid fraud cases.
Minneapolis police officer killed while responding to a shooting call is remembered as a hero
Read full article: Minneapolis police officer killed while responding to a shooting call is remembered as a heroA Minneapolis police officer who was killed by a man he was trying to help at the site of a shooting is being memorialized as someone who exemplified the type of public servant the city’s police force has been trying to recruit amid years of tumult.
Bloomberg joins Lore-Rodriguez group for in-dispute purchase of Timberwolves, AP source says
Read full article: Bloomberg joins Lore-Rodriguez group for in-dispute purchase of Timberwolves, AP source saysBillionaire media magnate and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has agreed to partner with Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez on their in-dispute attempt to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details were not being made public.
Feds seek woman who left bag of $120,000 as bribe with promise of more at home of food fraud juror
Read full article: Feds seek woman who left bag of $120,000 as bribe with promise of more at home of food fraud jurorFederal authorities in Minnesota are trying to determine who attempted to bribe a juror with a bag of cash containing $120,000 to get her to acquit seven defendants on charges of stealing more than $40 million from a program meant to feed children during the pandemic.
Cavaliers to interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for head coaching vacancy, AP source says
Read full article: Cavaliers to interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for head coaching vacancy, AP source saysA person familiar with the meeting tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers will interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for their head coaching vacancy in the next few days.
Killing of Minneapolis police officer stuns a department that's been struggling to fill its ranks
Read full article: Killing of Minneapolis police officer stuns a department that's been struggling to fill its ranksThe shooting death of a Minneapolis police officer has stunned a department that has been struggling to fill its ranks since the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing turmoil.
As Dallas competes for NBA and NHL crowns, the Texas Rangers are struggling with their title defense
Read full article: As Dallas competes for NBA and NHL crowns, the Texas Rangers are struggling with their title defenseThe Texas Rangers host the Arizona Diamondbacks this week in a rematch of last year’s World Series.
Lawsuit says ex-Officer Chauvin kneeled on woman's neck, just as he did when he killed George Floyd
Read full article: Lawsuit says ex-Officer Chauvin kneeled on woman's neck, just as he did when he killed George FloydA former employee is suing the city of Minneapolis, alleging ex-police Officer Derek Chauvin hauled her from her minivan and pinned her to the ground with his knee in January 2020, just as he did four months later when he killed George Floyd.
Uber and Lyft say they won't leave Minnesota after all — and drivers are getting a raise
Read full article: Uber and Lyft say they won't leave Minnesota after all — and drivers are getting a raiseUber and Lyft announced they will keep operating in Minnesota, now that state lawmakers have passed a measure that will increase driver pay to a level the companies can accept.
Murray's elbow is hurting after early injury and 4-for-18 shooting night in Game 6 flop by Nuggets
Read full article: Murray's elbow is hurting after early injury and 4-for-18 shooting night in Game 6 flop by NuggetsJamal Murray failed to make a fadeaway on Denver’s first possession and then tried a floater that spun around the rim and spit out in portending fashion.
Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards
Read full article: Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony EdwardsAnthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup.
A town in western Canada prepares for a possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in British Columbia
Read full article: A town in western Canada prepares for a possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in British ColumbiaFire experts and officials are warning that an intense wildfire could reach a town in western Canada this week.
Nuggets bounce back with 117-90 blowout of Timberwolves behind 24 points from energized Murray
Read full article: Nuggets bounce back with 117-90 blowout of Timberwolves behind 24 points from energized MurrayJamal Murray rebounded from a rough start to the Western Conference semifinals with 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets on a 117-90 romp in Game 3 that made the Minnesota Timberwolves the last team in the NBA to lose in this postseason.
FTX will return money to most customers less than 2 years after catastrophic crypto collapse
Read full article: FTX will return money to most customers less than 2 years after catastrophic crypto collapseFTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded, and some will get more than that.
Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers
Read full article: Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyersPeople buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz.
Wenceel Pérez hits a 2-run drive for 1st big league homer as the Tigers beat the Royals 4-1
Read full article: Wenceel Pérez hits a 2-run drive for 1st big league homer as the Tigers beat the Royals 4-1Wenceel Pérez hit a two-run drive for his first major league homer, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1.
White Sox drop to 3-22 as Julien hits 2 of Twins' 5 homers in 6-3 win for 4-game sweep
Read full article: White Sox drop to 3-22 as Julien hits 2 of Twins' 5 homers in 6-3 win for 4-game sweepThe Chicago White Sox dropped to 3-22, wasting a two-run lead and stretching their losing streak to a season-high seven with a 6-3 defeat to Minnesota as Edouard Julien hit two of the Twins’ five solo home runs.
Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels
Read full article: Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
Casey Mize throws 6 shutout innings for 1st win since 2021 as Tigers beat Twins 6-1
Read full article: Casey Mize throws 6 shutout innings for 1st win since 2021 as Tigers beat Twins 6-1Casey Mize pitched six scoreless innings for his major league win since 2021, and Buddy Kennedy homered and drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1.
Here’s what we know about Uber and Lyft’s planned exit from Minneapolis in May
Read full article: Here’s what we know about Uber and Lyft’s planned exit from Minneapolis in MayThe future of Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis has garnered concern and debate in recent weeks after the City Council voted last month to require that ride-hailing companies pay drivers a higher rate while they are within city limits.
Jokic's 35 points pace Nuggets in 115-112 win over short-handed Timberwolves after tight finish
Read full article: Jokic's 35 points pace Nuggets in 115-112 win over short-handed Timberwolves after tight finishNikola Jokic had 35 points and 16 rebounds and Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Denver Nuggets fended off the undermanned and undersized Minnesota Timberwolves 115-112.
Caitlin Clark behind increased betting interest in women's college basketball
Read full article: Caitlin Clark behind increased betting interest in women's college basketballCaitlin Clark’s audacious logo 3-pointers and record-breaking accomplishments have driven sports fans who previously wouldn’t walk across the street to watch women’s basketball to set their DVRs for Iowa games.
March Madness hits different for Tom Izzo at Michigan State, where 26th bid in a row wasn't a layup
Read full article: March Madness hits different for Tom Izzo at Michigan State, where 26th bid in a row wasn't a layupMarch Madness kept Tom Izzo sleepless for more than 24 hours before he heard and saw Michigan State made it into a 26th consecutive NCAA Tournament.
Shannon scores Big Ten tourney-record 40 points as No. 13 Illinois tops Nebraska 98-87 in semifinals
Read full article: Shannon scores Big Ten tourney-record 40 points as No. 13 Illinois tops Nebraska 98-87 in semifinalsTerrence Shannon Jr. scored a career-high 40 points for a Big Ten Tournament record to lead a second-half surge by 13th-ranked Illinois in a 98-87 victory over Nebraska in the semifinals.
Things to know about Uber and Lyft saying they will halt ride-hailing services in Minneapolis
Read full article: Things to know about Uber and Lyft saying they will halt ride-hailing services in MinneapolisLyft and Uber have said they will halt operations in Minneapolis because of a new city ordinance that increases wages for app-based drivers.
No. 3 Purdue hangs on to beat Michigan State 67-62 in Big Ten quarterfinals
Read full article: No. 3 Purdue hangs on to beat Michigan State 67-62 in Big Ten quarterfinalsZach Edey had 29 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks for third-ranked Purdue as the Boilermakers recovered from a blown 12-point lead to beat Michigan State 67-62 in a hard-nosed quarterfinal game in the Big Ten Tournament.
Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis after city council forces them to pay drivers more
Read full article: Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis after city council forces them to pay drivers moreLyft and Uber say they will cease operations in Minneapolis after the city’s council voted Thursday to override a mayoral veto and require ride-hailing services to increase driver wages to the equivalent of the local hourly minimum wage of $15.57.
Facts about straw purchases of weapons, and what's being done to stop them
Read full article: Facts about straw purchases of weapons, and what's being done to stop themIt’s a scenario that plays out over and over again at American crime scenes: The investigation reveals that the shooter didn’t get his firearm legally from a store or gun show, but instead obtained it from someone who did.
Hoggard, Walker lead a late charge as Michigan State beats Minnesota 77-67 in Big Ten Tournament
Read full article: Hoggard, Walker lead a late charge as Michigan State beats Minnesota 77-67 in Big Ten TournamentA.J. Hoggard scored 17 points on 6-of-6 shooting, Tyson Walker added 15 points and No. 8 seed Michigan State beat No. 9 seed Minnesota 77-67 on Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten Conference Tournament.
Clark puts up 28 points, 15 assists for No. 3 Iowa in 95-68 romp past Michigan in Big Ten semifinals
Read full article: Clark puts up 28 points, 15 assists for No. 3 Iowa in 95-68 romp past Michigan in Big Ten semifinalsCaitlin Clark had 28 points to pad her all-time NCAA scoring total and matched a season high with 15 assists to lead third-ranked Iowa past Michigan 95-68 in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals.
Maryland upsets No. 4 Ohio State 82-61 in Big Ten Tournament to seize familiar spot in semis
Read full article: Maryland upsets No. 4 Ohio State 82-61 in Big Ten Tournament to seize familiar spot in semisShyanne Sellers had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead Maryland’s upset of fourth-ranked and regular-season champion Ohio State 82-61 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament.
WNBA teams see increase in ticket sales after Caitlin Clark announces plans to enter draft
Read full article: WNBA teams see increase in ticket sales after Caitlin Clark announces plans to enter draftSoon after Caitlin Clark announced her plans to enter the WNBA draft, the Indiana Fever’s ticket offices got noticeably busier.
Caitlin Clark's 33-point game moves her past Lynette Woodard for the major college scoring record
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's 33-point game moves her past Lynette Woodard for the major college scoring recordCaitlin Clark has another career record on her astounding resume: the most points by any major college women’s player to ever take the court.
Bucks overtake Timberwolves 112-107 behind 33 points from Antetokounmpo
Read full article: Bucks overtake Timberwolves 112-107 behind 33 points from AntetokounmpoGiannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 13 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks surge out of the All-Star break with a 112-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Three slain Minnesota first responders remembered for their commitment to service
Read full article: Three slain Minnesota first responders remembered for their commitment to serviceTwo young police officers and a firefighter-paramedic were killed in a burst of gunfire over the weekend as they responded to a domestic disturbance call in the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville.
A shaken Minnesota community waits for answers on the killings of 2 officers and 1 firefighter
Read full article: A shaken Minnesota community waits for answers on the killings of 2 officers and 1 firefighterCourt records show that a man who died after fatally shooting two police officers and a paramedic in a wooded Minneapolis-area neighborhood wasn’t legally allowed to have guns.
Prominent skater from Novi hospitalized after scary fall during Disney on Ice performance
Read full article: Prominent skater from Novi hospitalized after scary fall during Disney on Ice performanceParents told Local 4 that about 40 minutes into the show, Novi native Anastasia Olson, who was portraying Belle, went into a shaky lift with her partner and fell to the ice, hitting her head and then going into seizures.
Finding meaning in George Floyd’s death through protest art left at his murder site
Read full article: Finding meaning in George Floyd’s death through protest art left at his murder siteFor months after George Floyd was killed by police in May 2020, people from around the world traveled to the site of his murder in Minneapolis and left signs, paintings and poems to memorialize the man whose death reignited a movement against systemic racism.
Minneapolis settles lawsuit alleging journalists were harassed, hurt covering Floyd protests
Read full article: Minneapolis settles lawsuit alleging journalists were harassed, hurt covering Floyd protestsThe city of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $950,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging that journalists were subjected to police harassment and even hurt while covering protests over the police killings of George Floyd.
Minneapolis passes Gaza cease-fire resolution despite mayor's veto
Read full article: Minneapolis passes Gaza cease-fire resolution despite mayor's vetoThe Minneapolis City Council has overridden a mayoral veto with a 9-3 vote and approved a resolution that calls for a cease-fire in Gaza and for an end to U.S. military funding to Israel.
Globe breaks heat record for 8th straight month. Golfers get to play in Minnesota's 'lost winter'
Read full article: Globe breaks heat record for 8th straight month. Golfers get to play in Minnesota's 'lost winter'The European climate agency says for the eighth straight month in January, Earth was record hot.
Stage musical of Prince's 'Purple Rain' finds a fitting place to make its 2025 debut — Minneapolis
Read full article: Stage musical of Prince's 'Purple Rain' finds a fitting place to make its 2025 debut — MinneapolisThe world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is set for spring 2025 at an appropriate place — Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis.
A Minnesota town used its anti-crime law against a protected class. It’s not the only one
Read full article: A Minnesota town used its anti-crime law against a protected class. It’s not the only oneHundreds of communities across the U.S. have for decades tried to reduce crime, fight gangs and tackle noise and other neighborhood problems through the use of “crime-free” or “public nuisance” laws encouraging and allowing landlords to evict renters when police or emergency crews are repeatedly called to the same addresses.
Many cities have anti-crime laws. The DOJ says one in Minnesota harmed people with mental illness
Read full article: Many cities have anti-crime laws. The DOJ says one in Minnesota harmed people with mental illnessHundreds of U.S. communities have enacted “crime-free” laws encouraging and allowing landlords to evict tenants after repeated calls to police or for emergency services.
Minnesota trooper is charged with murder in shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop
Read full article: Minnesota trooper is charged with murder in shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stopA Minnesota state trooper has been charged with murder in the shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II after he failed to get out of his car during a July traffic stop.
Joe Barry is out as Packers defensive coordinator after 3 seasons
Read full article: Joe Barry is out as Packers defensive coordinator after 3 seasonsJoe Barry is out as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator after a turbulent third season on the job that ended with a loss in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs.
Minneapolis suburb where Daunte Wright was killed rejects police reform policy on traffic stops
Read full article: Minneapolis suburb where Daunte Wright was killed rejects police reform policy on traffic stopsThe city council of the Minneapolis suburb where Daunte Wright was killed by police in a 2021 traffic stop has rejected a resolution that would have limited when officers can pull drivers over.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points in the first half to set Timberwolves franchise record
Read full article: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points in the first half to set Timberwolves franchise recordKarl-Anthony Towns has scored 44 points in the first half, a franchise record for the Minnesota Timberwolves.