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Stephen Curry says he knows patience will be required when dealing with his hamstring injury
Read full article: Stephen Curry says he knows patience will be required when dealing with his hamstring injuryStephen Curry sat down after the Golden State Warriors went through their gameday shootaround practice in Minneapolis and quickly announced that he’s feeling great.
Warriors sideline Curry for at least a week with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in flux
Read full article: Warriors sideline Curry for at least a week with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in fluxThe Golden State Warriors are planning to play without Stephen Curry for at least the next three games of their second-round series against Minnesota.
Minneapolis shooting suspect is charged with four homicides. The Native American community is shaken
Read full article: Minneapolis shooting suspect is charged with four homicides. The Native American community is shakenAfter a mass shooting in Minneapolis, prosecutors say six people who knew each other were all inside a vehicle when one of them shot each of them in the head.
A Minneapolis shooting that left 3 dead and 2 wounded may be gang related, police say
Read full article: A Minneapolis shooting that left 3 dead and 2 wounded may be gang related, police sayMinneapolis police say a late-night shooting that left three people dead and two others seriously injured may have been gang related.
US Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith's seat
Read full article: US Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith's seatU.S. Rep. Angie Craig is the latest Minnesota Democrat to enter an increasingly competitive race for the U.S. Senate seat held by the retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
NBA says Doncic was fouled, but it wasn't called, late in Lakers' Game 4 loss to Minnesota
Read full article: NBA says Doncic was fouled, but it wasn't called, late in Lakers' Game 4 loss to MinnesotaReferees missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic getting fouled with 33 seconds left in Game 4 of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA said Monday.
Timberwolves push Lakers to edge of elimination with 116-113 comeback win behind Edwards' 43 points
Read full article: Timberwolves push Lakers to edge of elimination with 116-113 comeback win behind Edwards' 43 pointsJaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left for the lead and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James in a rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers that put them up 3-1 in the series.
Wolves top Lakers 116-104 in Game 3 to take series lead behind both-ways standout Jaden McDaniels
Read full article: Wolves top Lakers 116-104 in Game 3 to take series lead behind both-ways standout Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels scored a career playoff-high 30 points and spearheaded Minnesota’s stifling defense on an ailing Luka Doncic while sparking the Timberwolves in a 116-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers for a 2-1 lead in their first-round series.
Adrian Peterson faces DWI charge in Minnesota after arrest following Vikings draft party
Read full article: Adrian Peterson faces DWI charge in Minnesota after arrest following Vikings draft partyFormer star running back Adrian Peterson has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Minnesota after appearing at an NFL draft party for Vikings fans.
Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt goes to hospital after foul ball in Mets-Twins game hits him in head
Read full article: Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt goes to hospital after foul ball in Mets-Twins game hits him in headVeteran umpire Hunter Wendelstedt went to a hospital after he was struck in the face behind first base by a line drive foul ball.
Man arrested outside UnitedHealthcare is now charged with firearms counts and threatening violence
Read full article: Man arrested outside UnitedHealthcare is now charged with firearms counts and threatening violenceProsecutors say a man who was arrested outside the headquarters of UnitedHealthcare in Minnesota had a history of mental health issues and threatened to shoot up corporate facilities.
Months after CEO's killing, an intruder is arrested near UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnesota
Read full article: Months after CEO's killing, an intruder is arrested near UnitedHealthcare headquarters in MinnesotaA man has been arrested near UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters after threatening violence.
NBA's West spots set, with the Nuggets, Clippers and Timberwolves in and the Warriors play-in bound
Read full article: NBA's West spots set, with the Nuggets, Clippers and Timberwolves in and the Warriors play-in boundThe final game to end in the NBA regular season was a big one for seeding in the Western Conference, with the Los Angeles Clippers beating the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime Sunday to clinch the No. 5 seed.
Anthony Edwards available for Wolves' finale after NBA rescinds technical foul
Read full article: Anthony Edwards available for Wolves' finale after NBA rescinds technical foulThe Minnesota Timberwolves’ will have Anthony Edwards available for their final game of the regular season after the NBA rescinded the technical foul he got in Minnesota’s 117-91 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
Edwards' 18th technical foul means another suspension, this time for Timberwolves' meaningful finale
Read full article: Edwards' 18th technical foul means another suspension, this time for Timberwolves' meaningful finaleMinnesota star Anthony Edwards was slapped with his NBA-most 18th technical foul of the season.
Judge rejects new trials for 2 convicted of human smuggling in death of family of 4 from India
Read full article: Judge rejects new trials for 2 convicted of human smuggling in death of family of 4 from IndiaA federal judge has rejected requests for new trials for two men convicted on human smuggling charges in the deaths of four members of a family from India who froze to death while trying to cross the Canadian border into Minnesota during a blizzard in 2022.
NBA suspends 5 players for their roles in Pistons-Timberwolves altercation that spilled into stands
Read full article: NBA suspends 5 players for their roles in Pistons-Timberwolves altercation that spilled into standsDetroit’s Isaiah Stewart has been suspended for two games by the NBA and four other players from the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves drew one-game suspensions for the roles in an on-court altercation between the teams earlier this week.
At least 1 dead after plane crashes into home in Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Park
Read full article: At least 1 dead after plane crashes into home in Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn ParkAuthorities say at least one person has died after a small plane traveling from Iowa to Minnesota crashed into a house in a Minneapolis suburb.
5 players, 2 coaches ejected after Pistons-Timberwolves skirmish in 2nd quarter
Read full article: 5 players, 2 coaches ejected after Pistons-Timberwolves skirmish in 2nd quarterFive players and two coaches were ejected after a fight broke out in the second quarter in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
New Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs says he's ahead of schedule with rehab, eager to produce
Read full article: New Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs says he's ahead of schedule with rehab, eager to produceThe years of Stefon Diggs being one of the most prolific receivers in the NFL have probably passed.
Minnesota jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts
Read full article: Minnesota jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all countsA jury has found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program meant to feed children in need.
Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?
Read full article: Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?A growing number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in 2020.
As egg prices soar, Trump administration plans new strategy to fight bird flu
Read full article: As egg prices soar, Trump administration plans new strategy to fight bird fluWith egg prices soaring, the Trump administration is planning a new strategy for fighting bird flu that stresses vaccinations and tighter biosecurity instead of killing off millions of chickens when the disease strikes a flock.
NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans
Read full article: NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black AmericansThe NAACP wants Black Americans to steer their buying power toward corporations that haven’t pulled back from diversity programs under conservative pressure.
Minneapolis will pay $600,000 to settle with woman who says ex-Officer Chauvin knelt on her neck
Read full article: Minneapolis will pay $600,000 to settle with woman who says ex-Officer Chauvin knelt on her neckThe city of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle a lawsuit by a woman who alleged that ex-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.
Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs
Read full article: Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programsCivil rights activists have gathered outside Target's Minneapolis headquarters to call for a boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target's DEI rollback raises questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitments
Read full article: Target's DEI rollback raises questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitmentsTarget’s rollback on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is raising questions about the retail giant’s philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values in liberal Minneapolis, where it is based, and beyond.
Aaron Jones, George Kittle and Morgan Fox are the finalists for NFL's Salute to Service award
Read full article: Aaron Jones, George Kittle and Morgan Fox are the finalists for NFL's Salute to Service awardVikings running back Aaron Jones, 49ers tight end George Kittle and Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox are the finalists for the NFL’s 14th annual Salute to Service award presented by USAA.
Minnesota earns 1st women's AP Top 25 ranking since 2019. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame still 1-3
Read full article: Minnesota earns 1st women's AP Top 25 ranking since 2019. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame still 1-3Minnesota is off to its best start in 17 games and earned its first ranking since 2019, coming into The Associated Press women’s basketball poll at No. 24.
Morant hits tiebreaking shot with 18 seconds left as Grizzlies beat Timberwolves 127-125
Read full article: Morant hits tiebreaking shot with 18 seconds left as Grizzlies beat Timberwolves 127-125Ja Morant made a tiebreaking jumper with 18 seconds left, Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 33 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 on Saturday night in a game that was tight from start to finish.
Expected guilty plea for man in 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers case postponed due to hospitalization
Read full article: Expected guilty plea for man in 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers case postponed due to hospitalizationA hearing where a Minnesota man was expected to plead guilty to hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” has been postponed indefinitely because he's hospitalized.
Scarves over headscarves, Muslim women’s outdoors group tackles snow tubing in Minnesota
Read full article: Scarves over headscarves, Muslim women’s outdoors group tackles snow tubing in MinnesotaThree years ago, a Somali-American mom in Minneapolis founded a group for Muslim women who want to enjoy the great outdoors.
Minneapolis agrees to overhaul police training and force policies after George Floyd's murder
Read full article: Minneapolis agrees to overhaul police training and force policies after George Floyd's murderThe Minneapolis City Council has approved an agreement with the federal government to overhaul police training and use-of-force policies in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.
NFC's No. 1 seed comes down to Vikings-Lions showdown at Detroit in Week 18
Read full article: NFC's No. 1 seed comes down to Vikings-Lions showdown at Detroit in Week 18The NFC’s No. 1 seed will come down to the final game of the regular season when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday night.
New House GOP budget proposal revives Farm Bill extension and aid money but drops ethanol provision
Read full article: New House GOP budget proposal revives Farm Bill extension and aid money but drops ethanol provisionAmerican farmers are hoping that aid to agriculture will be revived as Congress struggles to avert a looming partial government shutdown.
Judge allows testing of tissue from George Floyd as officer convicted of killing him seeks new trial
Read full article: Judge allows testing of tissue from George Floyd as officer convicted of killing him seeks new trialA judge has granted permission to lawyers for Derek Chauvin to have samples from George Floyd examined as part of the former Minneapolis police officer’s efforts to challenge his conviction on a federal civil rights charge stemming from Floyd’s death in 2020.
Jefferson turns TD celebration into Moss tribute during Vikings win: 'We love you Randy'
Read full article: Jefferson turns TD celebration into Moss tribute during Vikings win: 'We love you Randy'Justin Jefferson raced across the back of the end zone, leaped to catch the pass from Sam Darnold and launched into his latest touchdown celebration after an early score for the Minnesota Vikings.
Teddy Bridgewater, in 1st season as coach at alma mater Miami Northwestern, wins state title
Read full article: Teddy Bridgewater, in 1st season as coach at alma mater Miami Northwestern, wins state titleFormer NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater went back to his high school alma mater this season and won a state championship.
Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21
Read full article: Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 for their sixth straight victory.
Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense
Read full article: Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defenseJulius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80.
Minnesota Republicans sue to force election rerun in tight House race where 20 ballots are missing
Read full article: Minnesota Republicans sue to force election rerun in tight House race where 20 ballots are missingMinnesota Republicans are suing to try to force a rerun of a state House race where the incumbent Democrat won by 14 votes but investigators concluded that election workers probably destroyed 20 valid absentee ballots after failing to count them.
Vikings win 5th straight, rallying past Cardinals 23-22 on Sam Darnold's TD pass with 1:13 left
Read full article: Vikings win 5th straight, rallying past Cardinals 23-22 on Sam Darnold's TD pass with 1:13 leftSam Darnold’s second touchdown pass of the second half went to Aaron Jones for Minnesota’s first lead with 1:13 left, and the Vikings rallied from 13 points down to beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-22 for their fifth straight victory.
New eagle camera is going live in Minnesota to the delight of global viewers
Read full article: New eagle camera is going live in Minnesota to the delight of global viewersEagle lovers around the world who were crushed when the nest of a Minnesota pair and their chick collapsed on live video last year will get a when a new eagle camera goes live this week.
Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Booker, Suns with 120-117 win
Read full article: Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Booker, Suns with 120-117 winJulius Randle hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to cap his 35-point night and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a wild 120-117 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH
Read full article: Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DHLeft-handers Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox have been selected Major League Baseball’s Comeback Players of the Year.
Smithfield agrees to pay $2 million to resolve child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plant
Read full article: Smithfield agrees to pay $2 million to resolve child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plantOne of the nation’s largest meat processors has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations of child labor violations at a plant in Minnesota.
Sam Darnold throws 3 TD passes and the Vikings beat Joe Flacco and the Colts 21-13
Read full article: Sam Darnold throws 3 TD passes and the Vikings beat Joe Flacco and the Colts 21-13Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three second-half touchdown passes, and the Minnesota defense made Indianapolis quarterback Joe Flacco’s return to the starting role a rough one as the Vikings beat the Colts 21-13.
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.
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.
Walz tramps through tall grass but bags no birds as pheasant hunting season opens
Read full article: Walz tramps through tall grass but bags no birds as pheasant hunting season opensDemocratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz tramped through tall grass with a shotgun in hand on the opening day of Minnesota’s pheasant hunting season.
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.
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.
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.