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May 6, 2026 3:51 PM

Minneapolis City Council takes another vote on pre-eviction notice extension veto

Supporters of the 45-day pre-eviction notice extension say it is needed to help keep renters impacted by the ICE surge this winter in their homes. But others say it will only deepen rent debt and burden some affordable housing suppliers.

by Cari Spencer

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May 6, 2026 1:13 PM

Hantavirus on cruise ship confirmed as rare type that can spread human-to-human

While most hantaviruses spread through contact with rodent feces, urine or saliva, officials confirm that the type on the cruise ship is Andes hantavirus, which is known to spread between people.

by Gabrielle Emanuel

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May 6, 2026 12:35 PM

Attorney General sues two Minneapolis nonprofits for illegal spending

Two Minneapolis charities are facing a lawsuit alleging that their leaders spent more than $2 million of the nonprofits’ money on luxury travel, clothing and cash payments to themselves and their families.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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May 6, 2026 11:45 AM

Lawmakers weigh $4.5M payout to Minnesota man for wrongful incarceration

A Minnesota man may receive $4.5 million from the state, after spending nearly two decades in prison for a murder conviction that was later overturned.

by Peter Cox

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May 6, 2026 9:50 AM

Women's pro hockey is coming to Hockeytown with PWHL adding expansion franchise in Detroit

Women’s professional hockey is coming to Hockeytown, with the PWHL designating Detroit as the first of what could become four expansion markets for next season.

by The Associated Press

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May 6, 2026 9:23 AM

'A trailblazer, a rabble-rouser, a do-gooder': CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Turner had a larger-than-life personality, and used it to launch the country's first 24/7 all-news network.

by David Folkenflik

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May 6, 2026 8:07 AM

Fire heavily damages Haskell’s, longtime restaurant in Excelsior

A fire early Wednesday morning damaged Haskell’s Port of Excelsior, a longtime, landmark restaurant near Lake Minnetonka.

by MPR News Staff

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May 6, 2026 6:53 AM

Napheesa Collier says her critique of the WNBA was 'a little dramatic,' but it worked

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks WNBA star Napheesa Collier about the league's new contract with the players and the state of women's sports.

by Steve Inskeep

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May 6, 2026 5:46 AM

Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds strong support for Democrats this midterm season. It also shows increasing concern about the war in Iran and the economy, particularly the price of gas.

by Domenico Montanaro

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May 6, 2026 5:31 AM

Poulin scores in third overtime as Victoire beat Frost 1-0 to tie PWHL series

Marie-Philip Poulin scored at 4:02 of the third overtime period and Ann-Renee Desbiens made 38 saves to record the shutout as the Montreal Victoire defeated the Minnesota Frost 1-0 in Game 2 of the Professional Women’s Hockey League semifinal series on Tuesday.

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Minneapolis City Council takes another vote on pre-eviction notice extension veto

Hantavirus on cruise ship confirmed as rare type that can spread human-to-human

Attorney General sues two Minneapolis nonprofits for illegal spending

Lawmakers weigh $4.5M payout to Minnesota man for wrongful incarceration

Women's pro hockey is coming to Hockeytown with PWHL adding expansion franchise in Detroit

'A trailblazer, a rabble-rouser, a do-gooder': CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Fire heavily damages Haskell’s, longtime restaurant in Excelsior

Napheesa Collier says her critique of the WNBA was 'a little dramatic,' but it worked

Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge

Poulin scores in third overtime as Victoire beat Frost 1-0 to tie PWHL series

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