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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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Alexis Herman, the first Black secretary of labor in U.S. history, dies at age 77

Alexis Herman, the first Black secretary of labor in U.S. history, dies at age 77

Civil rights groups, labor organizations and politicians praised Alexis Herman as a "trailblazer" who fought for the rights of women, Black people and American workers over the course of decades.
by Tom Dreisbach

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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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Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain’s Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein, has died.
by The Associated Press

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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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Sen. Chris Murphy's 'emergency' message about Trump is connecting with Democratic voters

Sen. Chris Murphy's 'emergency' message about Trump is connecting with Democratic voters

Chris Murphy has been touring the country talking to voters, and some people are starting to view the Democratic senator from Connecticut as worthy of the national spotlight.
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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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.
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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.
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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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