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Stories from April 26, 2025

ICE deports immigrant mother of an infant and 3 children who are U.S. citizens, lawyers say

ICE deports immigrant mother of an infant and 3 children who are U.S. citizens, lawyers say

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have in recent days deported a Cuban-born mother of a 1-year-old girl, separating them indefinitely. In two other cases, three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers were also deported.
by The Associated Press

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Twins match season high with 13 hits in 5-1 win over Angels

Twins match season high with 13 hits in 5-1 win over Angels

Ty France doubled, singled and drove in a run as the Minnesota Twins matched their season high with 13 hits and beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 for their fourth win in five games.
by The Associated Press

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Cloud cover and rain chances move in Saturday night

Cloud cover and rain chances move in Saturday night

Clouds will start moving in from the west on Saturday night, as temperatures drop into the 40s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible overnight into early Sunday, with temperatures rising into the 60s. Monday is expected to be turbulent, with a significant risk of severe weather.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Vikings acquire QB Sam Howell from Seahawks in trade involving 5th-round pick swap

Vikings acquire QB Sam Howell from Seahawks in trade involving 5th-round pick swap

The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Sam Howell in a trade with Seattle during the NFL draft. They swapped fifth-round picks with the Seahawks for a young backup for J.J. McCarthy who has starting experience.
by The Associated Press

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Trump meets Zelenskyy during visit to Pope Francis' funeral

Trump meets Zelenskyy during visit to Pope Francis' funeral

It was their first face-to-face meeting since they argued in front of cameras in the Oval Office in February — and comes as efforts intensify to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Mighty and meek say goodbye to Pope Francis

Mighty and meek say goodbye to Pope Francis

World leaders and Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his concern for people on the “most peripheral of the peripheries” and reflected his wishes to be remembered as a simple pastor.
by The Associated Press

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Iran and the U.S. hold expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program

Iran and the U.S. hold expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program

Iran and the United States have started in-depth negotiations in Oman over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, talks that likely will hinge on the Islamic Republic’s enrichment of uranium.
by The Associated Press

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Beautiful Saturday ahead with sunshine and 60s; rain chances move in tonight

Beautiful Saturday ahead with sunshine and 60s; rain chances move in tonight

Plenty of sunshine and 60s in store for Saturday as we head into the final days of April. Clouds roll in Sunday, bringing a chance for showers and thunderstorms. Looking ahead, Monday’s severe weather potential is something to keep an eye on and start preparing.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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'Chooch Helped' this author and illustrator win the 2025 Caldecott Medal

'Chooch Helped' this author and illustrator win the 2025 Caldecott Medal

Author Andrea L. Rogers and artist Rebecca Lee Kunz met by chance at the Cherokee National Holiday. Then they won the 2025 Caldecott Medal for their story about a helpful little boy named Chooch.
by Samantha Balaban

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Why judges blocked the Trump admin's school DEI crackdown

Why judges blocked the Trump admin's school DEI crackdown

On Thursday, three federal judges in Maryland, New Hampshire and Washington, D.C., said Trump's anti-DEI efforts were on shaky legal ground.
by Cory Turner

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Wolves top Lakers 116-104 in Game 3 to take series lead behind both-ways standout Jaden McDaniels

Wolves top Lakers 116-104 in Game 3 to take series lead behind both-ways standout Jaden McDaniels

Jaden McDaniels scored a career playoff-high 30 points and spearheaded Minnesota’s stifling defense on an ailing Luka Doncic while sparking the Timberwolves in a 116-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers for a 2-1 lead in their first-round series.
by The Associated Press

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Twins rookie Keaschall suffers broken forearm

Twins rookie Keaschall suffers broken forearm

Minnesota Twins rookie infielder Luke Keaschall is headed to the injured list due to a broken forearm after being hit by a pitch Friday in an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
by The Associated Press

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Larnach, Buxton homer as Twins beat Angels 11-4

Larnach, Buxton homer as Twins beat Angels 11-4

Trevor Larnach homered, doubled and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels 11-4. Byron Buxton had a home run and a triple with three RBIs and Mickey Gasper was 2 for 2 with a double and two RBIs for the Twins, who have won three of four.
by The Associated Press

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Farmers are already planting, so can gardeners follow suit?

Farmers are already planting, so can gardeners follow suit?

With soil temperatures in the upper 40s to 50s, farmers around Minnesota are planting sugar beets, wheat and corn. But does all this crop planting mean gardening season is here? 
by Heidi Raschke and Cathy Wurzer

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Federal humanities cuts means halting programs in Minnesota communities

Federal humanities cuts means halting programs in Minnesota communities

Earlier this week, the Trump administration terminated all major NEH grants to state humanities councils, which includes the Minnesota Humanities Center. Kevin Lindsey, CEO of the Minnesota Humanities Center, spoke to MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the changes.
by Heidi Raschke and Cathy Wurzer

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