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NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts

NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts

"My hope is that this commitment provides the stability and the spark NPR needs to innovate boldly and strengthen its national network," says Connie Ballmer, who gave $80 million of the $113 million.
by David Folkenflik

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Hoffman and family file civil lawsuit against Vance Boelter

Hoffman and family file civil lawsuit against Vance Boelter

Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, and his family have filed a civil lawsuit in Hennepin Country against Vance Boelter, who is accused of shooting Hoffman and his wife Yvette and shooting and killing Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.
by Cait Kelley

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ICE agent faces felony charges in February road rage incident in Minnesota

ICE agent faces felony charges in February road rage incident in Minnesota

Hennepin County authorities on Thursday charged an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent with felony assault in connection with a Feb. 5 road rage incident along Highway 62.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis headed for potential 'never-ending loop' in community safety commissioner nomination

Minneapolis headed for potential 'never-ending loop' in community safety commissioner nomination

The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey are in a disagreement over whether to reappoint current commissioner Todd Barnette to another term. The city attorney says they could be at a standstill, without votes to either overturn a mayoral veto or confirm Barnette’s appointment.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Edwards is eager to bring Garnett-like energy to the playoffs after a so-so T-wolves regular season

Edwards is eager to bring Garnett-like energy to the playoffs after a so-so T-wolves regular season

Anthony Edwards has led the Minnesota Timberwolves back to the NBA playoffs for the fifth time in his six seasons. The Timberwolves must show some serious reinvigoration from a so-so performance over the last three months if they're going to match or better trips to each of the last two Western Conference finals.
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What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs

What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs

Six of the eight first-round series in the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs are set. In the Western Conference, Dallas vs. Minnesota and Vegas against Utah are locked in. The final two West series will be settled Thursday night.
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Jessie Eldridge scores 2 goals on assists by Alina Müller and the Fleet beat the Frost 3-2

Jessie Eldridge scored two goals to go with an assist, Alina Müller had two assists and a goal, and the Boston Fleet beat the Minnesota Frost 3-2. Boston (15-5-2-5) moved within one point of first-place Montreal (58), with the two teams set to face each other on Friday.
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Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase baggage fees, raise fares

Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase baggage fees, raise fares

Airlines are facing higher costs, and one airport group in Europe has warned of the risk of a "systemic jet fuel shortage" if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doesn't normalize by the end of this month.
by Camila Domonoske

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