Stories from April 6, 2024

Cleveland Guardians beat Minnesota Twins 3-1
Even though the Twins had just two hits Saturday, they had plenty of chances to break through as the Guardians walked seven and hit three batters.
Winnipeg Jets beat Minnesota Wild 4-2
Winnipeg won all four games against Minnesota this season and improved to 17-5-1 against Central Division foes, Minnesota is 8-13-3 in the division. The Wild begin a five-game road trip Sunday in Chicago.
Road construction: 193 projects on tap for 2024 season
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has 193 road and bridge construction projects on tap for this spring, summer and fall in pretty much every corner of the state: Edina, East Grand Forks, Duluth, Litchfield, Minneapolis, Monticello and lots of other spots.
Democrats lean into border security as it shapes contest for control of Congress
With immigration shaping the elections that will decide control of Congress, Democrats are trying to outflank Republicans and convince voters they can address problems at the U.S. border with Mexico, embracing an issue that has traditionally been used against them.
Israel finds the body of a hostage killed in Gaza, while talks will resume on a cease-fire
The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government for a deal to get the remaining hostages freed. Families have long feared time is running out. At least 36 hostages in captivity have been confirmed dead. About half of the original number have been released.
Suns score game's 1st 15 points, cruise past Timberwolves 97-87
Anthony Edwards struggled from the field, making just 6 of 19 shots and finishing with 17 points. Nickell Alexander-Walker was the only other Timberwolves player in double figures with 13 points.
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win. Up next: South Carolina on Sunday
Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the women’s Final Four. Next up for the Hawkeyes is a rematch with unbeaten South Carolina, which lost to Iowa in last year’s Final Four.
Red flag warning western Minn. Saturday; rain at times Sunday
Winds will ramp up Saturday afternoon, so a red flag warning is posted for western Minnesota from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. We’ll have periods of rain on Sunday.
As Green Line extension languishes, some lawmakers want future light rail in state hands
A bill being considered at the Capitol would take authority over light rail construction away from the Metropolitan Council and give it to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Ask a Bookseller: ‘Art and Fear’
Discover the inspirational power of perseverance in artmaking with “Art and Fear,” a favorite of bookseller and amateur painter Elaine Eckert of Dickson Books.
Clouds and rain? Here's how to still enjoy the total solar eclipse
Rain, thunderstorms and gray skies over large swaths of the path of totality are threatening to block views on April 8. Here's how to make the most of the rare event.
Basketball fans gather in Minneapolis to watch Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers in Final Four
In south Minneapolis, nearly every single seat in the 700-seat Riverview Theater was taken. The crowd cheered, mostly for Iowa, eating popcorn from the theater, which opened up for people to watch the game for free and held a canned food drive to collect for people in need.