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Rendering of a proposed new Animal Humane Society facility

Twin Cities' Animal Humane Society receives record $6 million donation

The Twin Cities-based Animal Humane Society says a $6 million estate bequest — the largest gift in the organization's history — will kick-start a transformation of animal care in the metro area.
Scenes at the Twin Cities Pride Parade

Photos: Parade, events celebrate Pride in Twin Cities

Twin Cities Pride returned to Minneapolis over the weekend for its 50th anniversary year, drawing thousands of people to the festival, parade and other events.
  • All Things ConsideredLooking back on 50 years of Pride in the Twin Cities
South Dakota Governor speaks

SD gov: Bar abortion pills, but don't punish women for them

In apparent defiance of legal guidance by the Justice Department, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem indicated in national television interviews that she would put in place a plan approved by state lawmakers to restrict the pills.
  • Following Supreme Court rulingWalz issues executive order on reproductive health
  • FAQWhat Minnesota and neighboring states could do now that Roe is overturned
  • Anger over abortionWisconsin's Evers looks for boost
  • Twin CitiesPeaceful, emotional crowds mark Roe's unraveling
Walz raises his hand at the crowd

Walz issues executive order on reproductive health following Supreme Court ruling

The executive order said agencies will not honor requests to extradite people who are accused of breaking other states' laws on reproductive health care.
  • FAQWhat Minnesota and neighboring states could do now that Roe is overturned
  • FridayIn Minnesota, emotions high after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
  • Wisconsin Governor's RaceEvers looks for boost from anger over abortion
People in line at airport

Canada travel woes strand Minnesota school group

The group from Spectrum High School in Elk River was returning from a trip abroad when their Air Canada flights kept getting canceled from Montreal to Minneapolis.
A wide photo of an exhibit

Van Gogh and Japanese clothing: Two long-awaited exhibits open at MIA

The Minneapolis Institute of Art opens two exhibits this weekend, “Dressed by Nature: Textiles of Japan” and “Van Gogh and the Olive Groves.” At a sneak peek, curators and MIA leadership discussed the long-awaited and culturally significant exhibits. 
.Two men sit behind a desk.

Mohamed Noor, ex-Minneapolis officer who killed 911 caller, to be released

The former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault behind her home in 2017 is scheduled to be released from prison next week.

Vandersloot's buzzer-beater gives Sky 88-85 win over Lynx

Courtney Vandersloot scored 18 points, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, to help the Chicago Sky edge the Minnesota Lynx 88-85. Chicago inbounded in the frontcourt with 7.6 seconds to go.
Wes Johnson

Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson to exit for same job at LSU

Minnesota Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson has informed the club he will leave his job this week, reportedly for the same role at LSU.
A baseball player applauds while standing next to an opposing player.

Buxton's RBI triple sparks Twins in 6-3 win vs. Rockies

Byron Buxton had three hits, including an RBI triple for the second straight game, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3. 
Danilo Manimtim and his wife, Marilou, had identical cataract surgeries, but the charges were drastically different — even though the Fresno, California, couple were covered by the same health plan.

He and his wife both got cataract surgery. His bill was 20 times higher than hers

Whether a simple operation is performed under the auspices of a hospital or at an independent surgery center can make a huge difference in cost.
Nine years ago Donovan Atterberry's girlfriend became pregnant, but a lethal chromosomal disorder was detected. She chose to terminate the pregnancy, and Atterberry says "it changed my whole perspective ... on bodily autonomy and things of that nature." He's now an organizer for New Voices for Reproductive Justice, which advocates for Black womens' health care, including access to abortion.

The end of Roe v. Wade has huge economic implications for male partners, too

Research is more limited, but shows men that who become parents younger than planned are less likely to go to college and have lower earnings.
People stand outside during a large protest

Poll: Majorities oppose Supreme Court's abortion ruling and worry about other rights

56 percent of Americans disapproved of the decision in an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll conducted after it was announced. A similar number say it was motivated by politics — not law.
Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri lifts the Stanley Cup after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla.

The Colorado Avalanche wins its first Stanley Cup in 21 years

The Avalanche's Cale Makar was awarded the series' most valuable player as the Colorado team defeated the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
President Biden appears with other G7 leaders on Sunday, as a summit at Elmau Castle in the German Alps gets underway. Biden announced a $200 billion U.S. investment as part of a global infrastructure project by major democracies to counter China's investments in developing countries.

Biden announced a $600 billion global infrastructure program to counter China's clout

A decade after China's global infrastructure program started, the U.S., G7 countries and private capital will invest in clean energy, technology and other projects in developing countries.
Wisconsin governor at podium surrounded by supporters

Wisconsin's Evers looks for boost from anger over abortion

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, told the AP that he feels confident abortion will be a winning issue for his party because polls have consistently shown about 60% of Wisconsin residents support it being legal in most or all cases.
President Biden waves as he walks past Bavarian mountain riflemen and traditional costumers after his arrival in Germany on Saturday ahead of the G-7 summit.

Biden says G-7 countries will ban Russian gold in response to the war in Ukraine

Senior Biden administration officials said gold is Moscow's second largest export after energy. Banning imports would make it more difficult for Russia to participate in global markets, they said.
The Marathon Anacortes Refinery.

How a massive refinery shortage is contributing to high gas prices

Oil refineries have lost capacity over recent years, making it nearly impossible to increase supply and stabilize gas prices at the pump.
Two players on a baseball field

Márquez earns 3rd straight win, Rockies shut out Twins 1-0

Charlie Blackmon’s run-scoring fielder’s choice was the difference for the Rockies, who snapped a three-game skid.
Pale Octopus Octopus pallidus Specimen #9; mantle is 4.5 inches long; Moonlight Bay Resort, Rye, Victoria, Australia

His job is to actually really stare at octopus, seahorse, jellyfish

Photographer David Liittschwager spent 12 years photographing these underwater creatures at more than 28 locations around the globe with his 500-pound studio.
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