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MN Shortlist June 27-July 3: Stage legends, literary quests and brunch in fabulous heels

MN Shortlist June 27-July 3: Stage legends, literary quests and brunch in fabulous heels

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst and Alex V. Cipolle

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Hot and humid weekend brings potential for severe storms

Hot and humid weekend brings potential for severe storms

Several rounds of thunderstorms are possible in the region from Friday night through Sunday. Some storms may be capable of damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado. It will also be rather steamy.
by Brandon Weatherz

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Feds unveil new investigation over Minnesota’s transgender athlete policy

Feds unveil new investigation over Minnesota’s transgender athlete policy

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says it will examine whether the state’s policy allowing transgender athletes to play on women’s and girl’s sports teams constitutes sex discrimination. It’s the last in a legal tug of war over the issue.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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June rains set records around Minnesota

June rains set records around Minnesota

A number of Minnesota cities experienced significant rainfall throughout the month. Some totals were the most in state history.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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‘I’m not suicidal,’ says suspected Hortman assassin as court hearing is delayed

‘I’m not suicidal,’ says suspected Hortman assassin as court hearing is delayed

The man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark appeared briefly in court Friday morning where his attorney said that she asked jailers to remove her client from suicide watch.
by Matt Sepic

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Another June soaker: Who saw the most rainfall?

Another June soaker: Who saw the most rainfall?

Another round of heavy June rain swept across Minnesota this week, bringing impressive totals to parts of the state. We’ll also take a closer look at the latest drought conditions report.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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'Behind the Red Velvet Curtain'

'Behind the Red Velvet Curtain'

Joy Womack is one of the few American ballet dancers to train and perform at Russia’s storied Bolshoi Academy. Her new memoir, as told to MPR News’ Elizabeth Shockman, is an intimate look at what it takes to become one of the best ballerinas in the world.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Morning Announcements for June 27

Morning Announcements for June 27

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, June 27. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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As Iran and Israel fought, people turned to AI for facts. They didn’t find many

As Iran and Israel fought, people turned to AI for facts. They didn’t find many

AI-generated videos of fighting between Iran and Israel went viral, and people asked chatbots if they were real. "What we're seeing is AI mediating the experience of warfare," said one researcher.
by Huo Jingnan and Lisa Hagen

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T-wolves trade down twice in quiet 2nd round for Northwest, after getting French big Beringer in 1st

T-wolves trade down twice in quiet 2nd round for Northwest, after getting French big Beringer in 1st

The Minnesota Timberwolves had the first pick in the second round of the NBA draft and were fully prepared to field multiple offers for the 31st overall selection. They kept their first-rounder at No. 17 for 6-foot-11 project Joan Beringer from France before yielding to the trade calls during the second round.
by The Associated Press

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Asked to flag ‘negative’ National Park content, visitors gave their own 2 cents instead

Asked to flag ‘negative’ National Park content, visitors gave their own 2 cents instead

Signs installed earlier in National Parks earlier in June asked for feedback on signs “that are negative about past or living Americans.” Comments viewed by NPR didn't provide the requested feedback.
by Chloe Veltman

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Minnesota Wild trade center Freddy Gaudreau to Seattle Kraken

Minnesota Wild trade center Freddy Gaudreau to Seattle Kraken

The Minnesota Wild traded center Freddy Gaudreau to the Seattle Kraken for a fourth-rounder. Gaudreau has three years left on his contract at an annual salary cap hit of $2.1 million.
by The Associated Press

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Mainly dry Friday before a steamy, stormy first half of the weekend

Mainly dry Friday before a steamy, stormy first half of the weekend

Friday should be mostly dry with decreasing afternoon clouds. More storms are possible over the weekend, some could be strong to severe. It will also be humid. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Major freeway closures planned in Twin Cities this weekend

Major freeway closures planned in Twin Cities this weekend

If you’ll be driving in the Twin Cities this weekend — be warned: Several planned freeway closures may make for challenging travel in the metro.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesotans mourn Melissa and Mark Hortman at the Capitol; Biden pays respects

Minnesotans mourn Melissa and Mark Hortman at the Capitol; Biden pays respects

Thousands of people lined up Friday to pay their respects to the late DFL House Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman at the Minnesota Capitol rotunda. They included former President Joe Biden, who came to the Capitol late in the afternoon.
by Peter Cox, Dana Ferguson, Brian Bakst and Clay Masters

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DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways

DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways

Political leaders, family and friends will gather Friday at the Minnesota Capitol to pay tribute to Hortman. She was remembered for her calm demeanor, strategic thinking and lasting impact on Minnesota politics.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota corn fields pose migration risk for songbirds, study shows

Minnesota corn fields pose migration risk for songbirds, study shows

A Cornell University study has found that songbirds are changing their migration patterns when traveling through what’s known as the “Corn Belt,” vast stretches of farmland in the Midwest.
by Jaylan Sims

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Justice Department says Kilmar Abrego Garcia will face U.S. trial before any move to deport him again

Justice Department says Kilmar Abrego Garcia will face U.S. trial before any move to deport him again

The Justice Department says it intends to try Kilmar Abrego Garcia on federal smuggling charges in Tennessee before it moves to deport him, addressing fears that he could be expelled again from the U.S. within days.
by The Associated Press

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