Stories from April 12, 2025

Minnesota United's Dayne St. Clair, Toronto's Sean Johnson untouchable in scoreless draw
Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair totaled five saves and Sean Johnson stopped the only shot he faced for Toronto FC in a scoreless draw. It was the fourth clean sheet of the season for St. Claire in seven starts for Minnesota United (4-1-3), which is unbeaten in its last seven outings and off to its best start since joining the league in 2017. 
Tigers top Twins on strong performance by rookie pitcher Jackson Jobe
Jackson Jobe pitched six shutout innings to earn his first major league win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0. Spencer Torkelson homered and drove in three runs for the Tigers, who have won seven of their last eight. Jobe was the third pick of the 2021 amateur draft and the overall No. 3 prospect per Baseball America.
Cloud cover continues with scattered showers developing for Sunday
Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with mild temperatures overnight. A low pressure system moving in will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms on Sunday, with a chance of light snow in northern areas.
Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from 'reciprocal' tariffs
The Trump administration says it will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, a move that could help keep the prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S.
Trump's China tariff shocks U.S. importers. One CEO calls it ‘end of days‘
U.S. importers are bracing for the impact of President Donald Trump's staggering 145 percent levy on Chinese imports. One Chicago-area toymaker expects its tariff bill to climb from $2 million to $100 million. The tariffs could mark the end of an era of inexpensive consumer goods in America.
An emboldened anti-abortion faction wants women who have abortions to face criminal charges
Many people involved in the abortion debate say a movement of so-called abortion abolitionists who want to punish women for having abortions is widening its influence. It began gaining momentum after the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Edwards' 18th technical foul means another suspension
Minnesota star Anthony Edwards was slapped with his NBA-most 18th technical foul of the season. That prompts an automatic suspension for the next game the Timberwolves need to win to improve their seed for the playoffs.
Vultures are among the least loved animals. African conservationists are trying to change that
Vultures have an image problem and are among the least loved animals in the world. But conservationists in Africa are trying to change that and save endangered vultures by spelling out their incredible value — in monetary terms.
Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot
Nazem Kadri scored his 32nd goal of the season on a second-period power play and the Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 on Friday night to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot.
‘I cannot guarantee complete confidentiality’: VA therapists ordered to tell veterans
Mental health therapists at Veterans Affairs should begin sessions with patients saying they are in a shared office space, a memo obtained by NPR says. Trump’s back-to-office orders start Monday for VA.
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