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Darnold, O'Connell not blaming missed face mask call as reason why Vikings lost to Rams
Read full article: Darnold, O'Connell not blaming missed face mask call as reason why Vikings lost to RamsMinnesota quarterback Sam Darnold didn’t blame the officials for a missed face mask call when he was sacked for a safety late in the fourth quarter of the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT
Read full article: New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OTThe New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night.
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 unveils Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge
Read full article: Walz unveils Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edgeDemocratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz unveiled his ticket’s plans to improve the lives of rural voters as Vice President Kamala Harris looks to cut into former President Donald Trump’s support.
Minnesota city says Trump campaign still owes more than $200,000 for July rally
Read full article: Minnesota city says Trump campaign still owes more than $200,000 for July rallyLocal officials say former President Donald Trump’s campaign still owes a central Minnesota city nearly $209,000 for services related to a July campaign rally.
Breanna Stewart helps New York even WNBA Finals series as Liberty beat Lynx 80-66 in Game 2
Read full article: Breanna Stewart helps New York even WNBA Finals series as Liberty beat Lynx 80-66 in Game 2Breanna Stewart scored 21 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 on Sunday in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with 95-93 overtime win in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
Read full article: Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with 95-93 overtime win in Game 1 of the WNBA FinalsNapheesa Collier’s turnaround jumper with 8.8 seconds left lifted the Minnesota Lynx to a 95-93 win over the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
Sun visit the Lynx as teams square off in decisive Game 5 with trip to the WNBA Finals on the line
Read full article: Sun visit the Lynx as teams square off in decisive Game 5 with trip to the WNBA Finals on the lineThe Connecticut Sun are no strangers to needing a win in Minnesota to advance in the playoffs.
Aces avoid elimination against Liberty while Lynx take 2-1 lead in series with Sun
Read full article: Aces avoid elimination against Liberty while Lynx take 2-1 lead in series with SunA return home helped Las Vegas stave off elimination by New York and look like the team that has won consecutive WNBA championships.
Napheesa Collier scores 26 to help Lynx top Sun 90-81 and take 2-1 lead in semifinal series
Read full article: Napheesa Collier scores 26 to help Lynx top Sun 90-81 and take 2-1 lead in semifinal seriesNapheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 90-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinals series.
A crash saved a teenager whose car suddenly sped up to 120 mph in the rural Midwest
Read full article: A crash saved a teenager whose car suddenly sped up to 120 mph in the rural MidwestSam Dutcher says he had finished running errands when his Honda Pilot suddenly accelerated over 100 mph, eventually forcing authorities to coordinate a controlled crash in the western Minnesota countryside to save the 18-year-old.
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.
No. 12 Michigan holds off Minnesota in 4th quarter to win 27-24 and retain Little Brown Jug
Read full article: No. 12 Michigan holds off Minnesota in 4th quarter to win 27-24 and retain Little Brown JugKalel Mullings rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns as No. 12 Michigan held on to the Little Brown Jug with a 27-24 win in the rain against Minnesota.
Walz attends Michigan-Minnesota college football game before final prep for Tuesday's debate
Read full article: Walz attends Michigan-Minnesota college football game before final prep for Tuesday's debateDemocratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to attend a football game between the University of Michigan and University of Minnesota.
Texans Pep Talk: Squad looks for redemption against struggling Jaguars
Read full article: Texans Pep Talk: Squad looks for redemption against struggling JaguarsAfter a poor performance in Minnesota, the Houston Texans return home for a divisional date against Jacksonville. On this week’s episode of Texans Pep Talk – the crew looks at what went wrong against the Vikings and how the Texans can fix their penalties.
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.
No hard feelings: Texans’ Stefon Diggs plays Vikings in Minnesota first time since 2020 trade ‘They took a chance on me’
Read full article: No hard feelings: Texans’ Stefon Diggs plays Vikings in Minnesota first time since 2020 trade ‘They took a chance on me’Stefon Diggs preps to face the team that drafted him out of Maryland.
In-person voting begins for the US presidential contest, kicking off the sprint to Election Day
Read full article: In-person voting begins for the US presidential contest, kicking off the sprint to Election DayIn-person voting for the 2024 U.S. presidential election has begun in three states — Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota, the home state of Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz.
Napheesa Collier's stellar play has led the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the WNBA
Read full article: Napheesa Collier's stellar play has led the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the WNBANapheesa Collier has raised her play even higher after helping the United States win its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
A cat named Drifter is safe after sneaking out and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly 8 weeks
Read full article: A cat named Drifter is safe after sneaking out and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly 8 weeksA cat aptly named Drifter is safe at home after sneaking out and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly eight weeks.
Harris turns to her favorite foods in effort to show a more private side and connect with voters
Read full article: Harris turns to her favorite foods in effort to show a more private side and connect with votersFrom snacking on nacho cheese Doritos to washing collard greens in the bathtub, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is revealing more about herself as a person.
Napheesa Collier scores 26 and Lynx overcome Caitlin Clark's 25-point night for 99-88 win over Fever
Read full article: Napheesa Collier scores 26 and Lynx overcome Caitlin Clark's 25-point night for 99-88 win over FeverNapheesa Collier scored nine of her 26 points in the third quarter, Bridget Carleton made three 3-pointers in the final four minutes and the Minnesota Lynx overcame a 25-point night by Caitlin Clark to snap Indiana’s five-game winning streak with a 99-88 win over the Fever.
Did Taylor Swift create a new era for food bank donations?
Read full article: Did Taylor Swift create a new era for food bank donations?Since last March, Taylor Swift has donated the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of meals to help feed the growing number of Americans grappling with rising food and housing costs.
In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins
Read full article: In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris winsMinnesota had a half-century-old process for permitting clean energy projects that could keep developers waiting over a year for approval.
From cybercrime to terrorism, FBI director says America faces many elevated threats 'all at once'
Read full article: From cybercrime to terrorism, FBI director says America faces many elevated threats 'all at once'The head of the FBI says America is facing heightened threats from many corners at a time when law enforcement agencies are struggling.
Napheesa Collier scores 23, Courtney Williams 22 to lead Lynx to 98-87 win over Aces
Read full article: Napheesa Collier scores 23, Courtney Williams 22 to lead Lynx to 98-87 win over AcesNapheesa Collier scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added a season-high 22 and the Minnesota Lynx raced past the Las Vegas Aces 98-87.
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.
Vikings DC Flores says he was hurt by Tagovailoa's sharp criticism but wishes Dolphins QB well
Read full article: Vikings DC Flores says he was hurt by Tagovailoa's sharp criticism but wishes Dolphins QB wellMinnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores acknowledged he was stung by the sharp criticism of his coaching style from Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s recent public assessment of their time together with the Dolphins.
What to know about Tim Walz's 1995 drunken driving arrest and how he responded
Read full article: What to know about Tim Walz's 1995 drunken driving arrest and how he respondedNow that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, his drunken driving arrest from 1995 in Nebraska — long before he entered politics — is getting renewed scrutiny.
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.
Democrats launch first paid ad campaign for the Harris-Walz ticket in battleground states
Read full article: Democrats launch first paid ad campaign for the Harris-Walz ticket in battleground statesThe Democratic National Committee is launching its first round of paid advertising in seven battleground states for the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign.
A win for the Harris-Walz ticket would also mean the country's first Native American female governor
Read full article: A win for the Harris-Walz ticket would also mean the country's first Native American female governorIf Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially steps down later this year to accept the position of U.S. vice president, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan would become the first Native woman to govern a state.
The Walz record: Abortion rights, free lunches for schoolkids, and disputes over a riot response
Read full article: The Walz record: Abortion rights, free lunches for schoolkids, and disputes over a riot responseGov. Tim Walz and his fellow Democrats have enacted big changes in the two years that they’ve had full control of the Minnesota Legislature, from expansions of abortion and LGBTQ+ rights to initiatives aimed at making life easier for families.
Harris-Walz vs. Trump-Vance: It's now an expanded battle for both the Sun Belt and Rust Belt
Read full article: Harris-Walz vs. Trump-Vance: It's now an expanded battle for both the Sun Belt and Rust BeltWith both major party tickets now decided, the 2024 presidential general election campaign is set to play out as a 90-day sprint, and the Rust Belt and the Sun Belt are prime fronts.
Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a reimagined presidential race
Read full article: Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a reimagined presidential raceThe stage is set for an election that was unimaginable mere weeks ago when President Joe Biden was atop the Democratic ticket.
What polling shows about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris' new running mate
Read full article: What polling shows about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris' new running mateMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris’ pick as her running mate, will need to introduce himself to the vast majority of Americans, according to recent polling.
Wild sign NHL rookie of the year runner-up, Brock Faber, to 8-year, $68 million contract extension
Read full article: Wild sign NHL rookie of the year runner-up, Brock Faber, to 8-year, $68 million contract extensionMinnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin saw more than enough potential in Brock Faber’s rookie season to sign the defenseman to an eight-year, $68 million contract extension.
Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effect
Read full article: Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effectMinnesota medical providers and public officials are preparing for the arrival of new patients before an Iowa law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect.
After years of fighting Iowa's strict abortion law, clinics also prepared to follow it
Read full article: After years of fighting Iowa's strict abortion law, clinics also prepared to follow itIowa is set to join more than a dozen other states where abortion access has been sharply curbed since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Vikings' Addison contrite and remorseful following DUI arrest, finding respite in start of camp
Read full article: Vikings' Addison contrite and remorseful following DUI arrest, finding respite in start of campJordan Addison relished the start of training camp as much as anyone with the Minnesota Vikings.
Safeguarding the heartbeat: Native Americans in Upper Midwest protect their drumming tradition
Read full article: Safeguarding the heartbeat: Native Americans in Upper Midwest protect their drumming traditionWhen a small-town Minnesota high school banned its Native American drum group from performing at graduation, the hurt reverberated across Indigenous communities in the Upper Midwest.
UnitedHealth sticks to 2024 outlook despite strong quarter with costs from massive cyberattack high
Read full article: UnitedHealth sticks to 2024 outlook despite strong quarter with costs from massive cyberattack highUnitedHealth topped second-quarter forecasts but remains cautious about the year as it continues to eat costs from a massive cyberattack and deal with rising medical expenses.
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.
Minnesota has continued its playoff momentum and is one of the top teams in the WNBA
Read full article: Minnesota has continued its playoff momentum and is one of the top teams in the WNBAMinessota picked up right where it left off in last year's playoffs and the Lynx are one of the top teams in the WNBA.
City of Minneapolis hosts athletes, tourists as Olympic trials continue ahead of Paris 2024
Read full article: City of Minneapolis hosts athletes, tourists as Olympic trials continue ahead of Paris 2024The Olympic Games Paris 2024 are in 29 days, and U.S. gymnasts are in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the U.S. Olympic trials. Sixteen women and 20 men are vying for a total of 10 spots; Five for women, five for men.
4 Texas men are competing during trials, hoping for a spot on the USA Olympics’ gymnastic team
Read full article: 4 Texas men are competing during trials, hoping for a spot on the USA Olympics’ gymnastic teamMinneapolis has a new name, Gymnastics City USA, and rightfully so as this is the final stop for these gymnasts hoping to make it to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Severe weather wreaks havoc across the US — from Midwest flooding to deadly Northeast storms
Read full article: Severe weather wreaks havoc across the US — from Midwest flooding to deadly Northeast stormsSevere weather over days has caused havoc and destruction across the U.S. That includes torrential rains and flooding in the Upper Midwest and powerful storms in the Northeast that left a least two people dead from falling trees.
Feds charge 5, including man acquitted at trial, with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with $120K
Read full article: Feds charge 5, including man acquitted at trial, with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with $120KThe U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI have announced that five people, including a man acquitted at trial, have been charged with conspiring to bribe a juror in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases with a bag of $120,000 in cash.
Swollen river claims house next to Minnesota dam as flooding and extreme weather grip the Midwest
Read full article: Swollen river claims house next to Minnesota dam as flooding and extreme weather grip the MidwestA house that was teetering on the edge of an eroding riverbank near a Minnesota dam has collapsed into the river as extreme weather and flooding continue to grip the upper Midwest.
Iowa floodwaters breach levees as even more rain dumps onto parts of the Midwest
Read full article: Iowa floodwaters breach levees as even more rain dumps onto parts of the MidwestSevere storms with tornado warnings brought hail and heavy rain to parts of the Midwest as floodwaters breached levees in Iowa, creating dangerous conditions that prompted evacuations.
Midwestern flooding collapses a bridge, forces evacuations and kills at least 2
Read full article: Midwestern flooding collapses a bridge, forces evacuations and kills at least 2Flooding in the Midwestern U.S. has collapsed a railroad bridge and sent water surging around a dam after days of heavy rains that have forced hundreds of people to evacuate or be rescued.
Floodwaters inundate Minnesota towns while another storm transformed New Mexico village into a lake
Read full article: Floodwaters inundate Minnesota towns while another storm transformed New Mexico village into a lakeSeveral small-town tourist meccas in northern Minnesota are inundated in floodwaters after heavy rain earlier this week, while another powerful storm turned a New Mexico village into a lake.
Judy Garland's hometown is raising funds to purchase stolen ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers
Read full article: Judy Garland's hometown is raising funds to purchase stolen ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippersActress Judy Garland's hometown is raising money to recover a pair of ruby slippers she wore in “The Wizard of Oz” after it was stolen from a local museum and then turned over to an auction company.
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.
Natalie Darwitz is out as GM of Minnesota after building PWHL's first championship team
Read full article: Natalie Darwitz is out as GM of Minnesota after building PWHL's first championship teamNatalie Darwitz's tenure is over as general manager of the PWHL champion Minnesota franchise following an internal and external review.
Bag of cash doesn't stop jurors from convicting 5 of 7 defendants in $40 million food fraud scheme
Read full article: Bag of cash doesn't stop jurors from convicting 5 of 7 defendants in $40 million food fraud schemeA jury has convicted five Minnesota residents and acquitted two others in a scheme to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to steal more than $40 million from a program meant to feed children.
Family of Minnesota man killed by police criticize local officials and seek federal intervention
Read full article: Family of Minnesota man killed by police criticize local officials and seek federal interventionThe family of Rick Cobb II say they were mistreated by government officials and failed by a system that rarely holds law enforcement accountable.
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.
Mom and champion: Kendall Coyne enjoys full-circle moment in winning pro women's hockey title
Read full article: Mom and champion: Kendall Coyne enjoys full-circle moment in winning pro women's hockey titleKendall Coyne Schofield enjoyed a full-circle moment in celebrating Minnesota beating Boston to win the Professional Women's Hockey League's first championship.
Minnesota beats Boston 3-0, wins inaugural Walter Cup as Professional Women's Hockey League champs
Read full article: Minnesota beats Boston 3-0, wins inaugural Walter Cup as Professional Women's Hockey League champsMinnesota won the inaugural championship of the Professional Women’s Hockey League on Wednesday night, getting 17 saves from Nicole Hensley to beat Boston 3-0 in a winner-take-all Game 5 and claim the Walter Cup.
Towns, Edwards lift Wolves over Mavs 105-100 to avoid sweep in West finals
Read full article: Towns, Edwards lift Wolves over Mavs 105-100 to avoid sweep in West finalsKarl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 to avoid a sweep in the Western Conference finals.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each score 33 points as Mavs beat Wolves for 3-0 lead in West finals
Read full article: Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each score 33 points as Mavs beat Wolves for 3-0 lead in West finalsLuka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks made all the big plays late again, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
A Minnesota city will rewrite an anti-crime law seen as harming mentally ill residents
Read full article: A Minnesota city will rewrite an anti-crime law seen as harming mentally ill residentsA Minnesota city and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement addressing allegations the city discriminated against mentally ill residents in enforcing an anti-crime law.
Nuggets are fifth straight NBA champ to falter in quest to repeat but maintain high hopes for future
Read full article: Nuggets are fifth straight NBA champ to falter in quest to repeat but maintain high hopes for futureDenver coach Michael Malone first broached the subject with his team in training camp, reminding them no NBA champion had won back-to-back titles since the Golden State Warriors did it in 2018.
Jess Healey's goal lifts Boston to 4-3 win vs Minnesota in 1st game of PWHL championship series
Read full article: Jess Healey's goal lifts Boston to 4-3 win vs Minnesota in 1st game of PWHL championship seriesJess Healey scored from the point late in the second period to lift Boston to a 4-3 win over Minnesota in the first game of the inaugural Walter Cup, the championship of the Professional Women’s Hockey League Championship.
Will Brennan hits walk-off 3-run homer in the 9th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2
Read full article: Will Brennan hits walk-off 3-run homer in the 9th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2Will Brennan hit a three-run homer off Jhoan Duran with two outs in a wild ninth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
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.
Jamal Murray tosses heat pack, Michael Malone screams at officials as Nuggets frustrated in Game 2
Read full article: Jamal Murray tosses heat pack, Michael Malone screams at officials as Nuggets frustrated in Game 2Nuggets guard Jamal Murray lost his cool on the bench and tossed a heat pack onto the court.
Minnesota lawmakers debate constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights
Read full article: Minnesota lawmakers debate constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rightsMinnesota lawmakers have launched their debate on far-reaching legislation that would amend the state's constitution to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights.
Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead
Read full article: Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series leadAnthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
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 on Thursday as Edouard Julien hit two of the Twins’ five solo home runs.
Michigan's QB battle among many in Big Ten that started in spring and will ramp up again in the fall
Read full article: Michigan's QB battle among many in Big Ten that started in spring and will ramp up again in the fallBig Ten quarterback competitions that started in the spring will carry over to the fall.
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.
The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
Read full article: The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-KingsLeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days.
States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards
Read full article: States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguardsA ruling that weakened a key part of the Voting Rights Act is spurring lawmakers in several states to enact state-level protections to plug gaps that the courts opened in the landmark federal law.
Wintry weather blankets New England and California mountains as storm expected in central regions
Read full article: Wintry weather blankets New England and California mountains as storm expected in central regionsIt may officially be spring, but wintry weather is blanketing the U.S. with New England and California seeing a mix of rain, heavy snow and gusty winds.
A second man is charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'
Read full article: A second man is charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'A second man has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz,” according to an indictment made public Sunday.
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.
The Democratic protest vote movement over the Israel-Hamas war spreads from Michigan to other states
Read full article: The Democratic protest vote movement over the Israel-Hamas war spreads from Michigan to other statesAn “uncommitted” campaign protesting President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war is seeing success in other states.