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Stories from April 20, 2025

Potential rain Sunday night for Twin Cities, rising temperatures to start the week

Potential rain Sunday night for Twin Cities, rising temperatures to start the week

We can expect steady showers in the Twin Cities region throughout the overnight hours. If you’re thinking ahead to the Monday morning commute the rain should be gone by then but expect some road spray from wet conditions. Much of western and northwestern Minnesota stays dry with this round. 
by Laura Kubes

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Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit 2-run homers as Braves beat Twins 6-2 to complete a 3-game sweep

Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit 2-run homers as Braves beat Twins 6-2 to complete a 3-game sweep

Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit two-run homers, Grant Holmes allowed only one run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 to complete a three-game sweep. Marcell Ozuna also homered off Joe Ryan, who allowed six runs and eight hits and one walk in five innings.
by The Associated Press

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Golden Knights and Wild healthy at the right time as they meet in NHL playoffs

Golden Knights and Wild healthy at the right time as they meet in NHL playoffs

The Vegas Golden Knights led the league in man games lost to injury with 476. Their season ended in a seven-game, first-round loss to Dallas. The situation is considerably different this year as the Golden Knights prepare to open their first-round series Sunday night against the Minnesota Wild.
by The Associated Press

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Germany seeks to deport an American and 3 EU citizens after pro-Palestinian protest

Germany seeks to deport an American and 3 EU citizens after pro-Palestinian protest

The four individuals — from Ireland, Poland and the U.S. — face possible deportation but say German authorities haven't made clear what crimes they've committed. They're appealing the orders.
by Fatima Al-Kassab

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Verdugo has 4 hits, drives in go-ahead run as Braves top Twins 4-3 to finally win back-to-back games

Verdugo has 4 hits, drives in go-ahead run as Braves top Twins 4-3 to finally win back-to-back games

Alex Verdugo, making his second start as Atlanta’s left fielder and leadoff hitter, had four hits that included a go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for their first back-to-back wins of the season.
by The Associated Press

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DNR reminds hunters that bear lottery ends May 2

DNR reminds hunters that bear lottery ends May 2

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters they have until May 2 to apply for a bear hunting license in any of the 15 quota areas within the state. Licenses in those areas are awarded through a lottery.  
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Conservation group names Mississippi ‘most endangered’ U.S. river

Conservation group names Mississippi ‘most endangered’ U.S. river

The group American Rivers says the Mississippi faces threats including increased flooding and inadequate disaster prevention and response. In Minnesota, one environmental advocate says not much has been done to move the needle on the biggest source of pollution in the river — agriculture.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Rain for many and snow for some Easter evening into Monday

Rain for many and snow for some Easter evening into Monday

A low pressure system tracks from near Oklahoma Sunday morning toward the Great Lakes by Monday morning bringing a round of rain for many and snow for some. Our Easter otherwise features increasing clouds and highs generally in the 50s.
by Brandon Weatherz

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Timberwolves rout Lakers 117-95 in 1st-round series opener, overcoming Luka Doncic’s 37 points

Timberwolves rout Lakers 117-95 in 1st-round series opener, overcoming Luka Doncic’s 37 points

Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points, Naz Reid added 23 with six 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame Luka Doncic’s 37-point Lakers playoff debut for a 117-95 victory over Los Angeles on Saturday night.
by The Associated Press

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Sunshine on Sunday morning, mild weather ahead

Sunshine on Sunday morning, mild weather ahead

For Saturday evening, the skies stay clear and temperatures drop to 37 in the Twin Cities. Southern Minnesota can expect middle 30s. In northern Minnesota, expect upper 20s to low 30s. It’s the coolest night we will see for a while as the forecast ahead is very mild. 
by MPR News Staff

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