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Stories from June 30, 2025

The WNBA is expanding again, adding 3 new cities for a record 18 teams

The WNBA is expanding again, adding 3 new cities for a record 18 teams

The WNBA is adding three new teams: Cleveland will join in 2028, Detroit begins play in 2029 and Philadelphia will be added to the roster in 2030. This will bring the league to a record 18 teams.
by Russell Lewis

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Motorcyclists can now split lanes; New state law for children on social media

Starting tomorrow motorcyclists in Minnesota will be allowed to maneuver between lanes of traffic in certain conditions -- but only when traffic is stopped or moving slower than 25 miles per hour. And a new state law meant to protect minor children from appearing on the internet goes into effect tomorrow.
by Emily Reese

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Dry at last; tranquil Tuesday in store

Dry at last; tranquil Tuesday in store

Breezy winds will diminish into Monday night, bringing a clear and calm evening. Finally, a dry day is in the forecast for Tuesday with temperatures warming up as we head into the holiday week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Music as medicine: Gifted Handz and the power of vulnerability

Music as medicine: Gifted Handz and the power of vulnerability

Three childhood friends in the Twin Cities band Gifted Handz created the gospel-fusion song “Freedom’s Intro” — inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s final speech — as a powerful, emotional centerpiece of their performances.
by Anika Besst

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St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center will now be Grand Casino Arena

St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center will now be Grand Casino Arena

The downtown St. Paul hockey arena hosts NHL and PWHL games, concerts and several state high school championship tournaments.
by Peter Cox

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Rare wild Asian horse foal finds a new mom at Minnesota Zoo

Rare wild Asian horse foal finds a new mom at Minnesota Zoo

After falling critically ill shortly after birth, Marat, the Przewalski’s horse foal, recovered but was rejected by his mother. Alice, a domestic pony who had recently lost her own foal, accepted Marat and began nurturing him.
by The Associated Press

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General Mills among several companies removing food dyes. What's behind the shift?

General Mills among several companies removing food dyes. What's behind the shift?

General Mills, Nestle and Kraft Heinz are among the companies vowing to remove food dyes. A University of Minnesota food scientist says it’s consumer perception, not new science leading to the change.
by Nina Moini, Ellie Roth and Alanna Elder

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Sen. Smith says passage of Trump's big bill will be 'disaster' for Minnesotans

Sen. Smith says passage of Trump's big bill will be 'disaster' for Minnesotans

The U.S. Senate is expected to be voting all day Monday on an endless stream of proposed amendments to President Donald Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act.’ U.S. Sen. Smith says among her concerns is that 372,000 Minnesotans could lose health insurance with proposed cuts to Medicaid.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Motorcycles in Minnesota will now be able to split lanes — here's what that means

Motorcycles in Minnesota will now be able to split lanes — here's what that means

Beginning July 1, motorcyclists in Minnesota are allowed to maneuver between vehicles in certain situations when traffic is stopped or moving slowly — techniques known as “lane splitting” and “lane filtering.”
by Dan Kraker

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Canada ditches digital tax after tariff threat from Trump

Canada ditches digital tax after tariff threat from Trump

Canada scrapped a digital services tax that would have hit U.S. tech companies such as Google and Amazon after President Trump halted trade talks and threatened higher tariffs on Canadian imports.
by Scott Horsley

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Collier has 23 points, McBride 20 as Lynx dominate Sun 102-63

Collier has 23 points, McBride 20 as Lynx dominate Sun 102-63

Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Kayla McBride added 20 and the Minnesota Lynx rolled to a 102-63 win over Connecticut on Sunday, the Sun’s ninth straight loss. 
by The Associated Press

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This company wants to be the first to mine the ocean floor, with Trump’s help

This company wants to be the first to mine the ocean floor, with Trump’s help

The Metals Company is applying for permission from the Trump administration to mine for nickel and cobalt beneath a remote patch of the Pacific Ocean. Other countries say the minerals aren't America's to mine.
by Daniel Ackerman

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Man started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush, officials say

Man started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush, officials say

Local authorities said a man armed with a rifle started a fire on a mountain in northern Idaho and then began shooting at responding firefighters, killing two and injuring a third.
by Russell Lewis, Eric Whitney and Kevin Drew

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Skubal strikes out 13, wins 10th straight decision as Tigers beat Twins 3-0

Skubal strikes out 13, wins 10th straight decision as Tigers beat Twins 3-0

Tarik Skubal struck out 13 hitters in seven innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0. Skubal only allowed one hit — a clean single to right by Ty France in the fifth inning — as he improved to 10-0 with a 1.74 ERA in his last 15 starts.
by The Associated Press

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The challenges of opening and running a restaurant

The challenges of opening and running a restaurant

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what it takes to start and manage a restaurant — and keep it open.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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U.S. gets past Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinals on penalty kicks

U.S. gets past Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinals on penalty kicks

Damion Downs scored in the sixth round of a shootout after three saves by Matt Freese, sending the U.S. to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 4-3 penalty-kicks win over Costa Rica after a a 2-2 tie.
by The Associated Press

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DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship

DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship

Denaturalization is a tactic heavily used during the McCarthy era and one that was expanded during the Obama administration and grew further during President Trump’s first term. It’s a tool usually used in only the most serious and rare of cases: dealing with Nazis or war criminals.
by Jaclyn Diaz and Juliana Kim

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Much of Minnesota impacted by weekend storms

It was a weekend of severe weather for much of Minnesota. The National Weather Service says four tornadoes swept through Carver County alone. Storms spawned a large twister on the Minnesota-South Dakota border. Heavy rains from the storms caused localized flooding as well.
by Phil Picardi

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Cooler Monday: breezes pick up with scattered showers and storms

Cooler Monday: breezes pick up with scattered showers and storms

After several days of stormy weather, we’re finally entering a much-needed stretch of quieter conditions. While some scattered showers and thunderstorms may still pop up, no severe weather is expected. Looking ahead, a gradual warmup is on the way, setting the stage for our holiday week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Murders are down nationwide. Researchers point to a key reason

Murders are down nationwide. Researchers point to a key reason

Homicides are falling dramatically in many U.S. cities, after a surge in 2020 and 2021. Analysts say a reinvestment in communities from local government after the pandemic's disruption is a key reason.
by Meg Anderson

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Closure of longtime Minneapolis punk house Disgraceland leaves behind a legacy

Closure of longtime Minneapolis punk house Disgraceland leaves behind a legacy

An era ended when the owner announced plans to sell the home. The last punks moved out on April 30. Disgraceland has hosted live music, sheltered touring bands and housed countless individuals within the local DIY and punk communities.
by Natalia Mendez

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‘Loon lady’ turns passion into action to protect Minnesota’s iconic bird

‘Loon lady’ turns passion into action to protect Minnesota’s iconic bird

Sheila Johnston started photographing loons as a hobby. Watching the loons struggle to survive made her a passionate advocate for Minnesota’s state bird, but one experience drove her to action.
by Dan Gunderson

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