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Stories from March 22, 2025

Wild use 3-goal second period to beat Sabres 4-1

Wild use 3-goal second period to beat Sabres 4-1

Marco Rossi, Justin Brazeau, Mats Zuccarello and Frederick Gaudreau scored, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1. Comfortably in the Western Conference first wild-card spot, Minnesota moved within two points of third-place Colorado in the Central Division. 
by The Associated Press

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Rain and snow moving in Saturday night; increasing southwest winds

Rain and snow moving in Saturday night; increasing southwest winds

Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories are in effect for the northern parts of the state as an approaching storm system moves in from the Dakotas. In addition to the rain, snow and icy conditions, increasing southwesterly winds have led to a wind advisory being issued for Sunday, with gusts expected to exceed 50 mph.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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The Pentagon's DEI purge: Officials describe a scramble to remove and then restore online content

The Pentagon's DEI purge: Officials describe a scramble to remove and then restore online content

The Pentagon has faced questions from lawmakers, local leaders and citizens over the removal of military heroes and historic mentions from Defense Department websites and social media pages.
by The Associated Press

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Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, doctors say

Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, doctors say

His doctors say Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, after 38 days battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs. Gemelli medical director Dr. Sergio Alfieri said Saturday that Francis will require at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues recovering back at the Vatican.
by The Associated Press

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DHS revokes legal protections for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

DHS revokes legal protections for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

The Department of Homeland Security's new policy, revoking legal protections for hundreds of thousands, impacts people who are already in the U.S. and who came under a humanitarian parole program.
by The Associated Press

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St. Louis Park, Golden Valley mayors host Ramadan iftar

St. Louis Park, Golden Valley mayors host Ramadan iftar

The Ramadan gathering was hosted at Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park. Nearly 100 people attended, including U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and other state and city leaders.
by Sarah Thamer

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Minnesota and six other states push to shift road funds to transit and bike projects as Trump threatens cuts

Minnesota and six other states push to shift road funds to transit and bike projects as Trump threatens cuts

A seven-state group known as the Clean Rides Network gained momentum this year in its advocacy for environmentally friendly transportation projects that it says the federal government has abandoned.
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Randle scores 20 points and Timberwolves stomp Pelicans 134-93 to keep pace in Western Conference

Randle scores 20 points and Timberwolves stomp Pelicans 134-93 to keep pace in Western Conference

Julius Randle had 20 points, six rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves avoided losing to one of the Western Conference’s worst teams for the second time in three days with a 134-93 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Heathrow reopens and chaos eases. But critics say the airport's shutdown exposes UK vulnerability

Heathrow reopens and chaos eases. But critics say the airport's shutdown exposes UK vulnerability

Heathrow Airport says it is fully operational on Saturday after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fire. The airport says it has added flights so an extra 10,000 passengers can travel.
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Fate of Duluth lab unclear amid reports of possible closure of EPA’s research arm

Fate of Duluth lab unclear amid reports of possible closure of EPA’s research arm

More than 100 people work at the U.S. EPA lab in Duluth. It’s part of the agency’s Office of Research and Development, which the Trump administration is targeting for possible large-scale layoffs.
by Dan Kraker

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Here are some of the Minnesotans competing in this year’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament

Here are some of the Minnesotans competing in this year’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament

It’s officially March Madness and this is the last chance for Hopkins graduate Paige Bueckers to win that elusive national championship. Here some of the Minnesotans competing in this year’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament.

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Spring storm hits the Northland this weekend; minimal impact for the Twin Cities

Spring storm hits the Northland this weekend; minimal impact for the Twin Cities

Our next storm system is set to impact northern Minnesota from late Saturday night through Monday morning. The Twin Cities will see minimal impact, with a mix of rain and snow expected. Breezy winds will persist throughout the weekend until the system moves out.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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