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Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10 percent tariff for opposing American control of Greenland blasted the move Sunday, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.”
by The Associated Press

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U.S. military troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota

U.S. military troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota

The move comes after President Trump again threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to control ongoing protests over the immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis.
by Joe Hernandez

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Minneapolis man says ICE agents took 'trophy' photos, locked him in overcrowded cell

Minneapolis man says ICE agents took 'trophy' photos, locked him in overcrowded cell

Garrison Gibson, a Minneapolis man from Liberia, shared details of his experience with federal immigration enforcement this week at a press conference Saturday.
by Feven Gerezgiher and Matt Sepic

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Wembanyama helps Spurs fend off season-high 55 points from Edwards as Spurs top Timberwolves

Wembanyama helps Spurs fend off season-high 55 points from Edwards as Spurs top Timberwolves

Victor Wembanyama had 39 points and nine rebounds, corralling a critical offensive rebound in the final seconds, enabling the San Antonio Spurs to fend off Anthony Edwards’ season-high 55 points and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-123 on Saturday night. De’Aaron Fox added 25 points and 12 assists as San Antonio avoided a season sweep of its three-game set against Minnesota. 
by The Associated Press

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State regulators rule that burning trash and wood can be considered 'carbon-free'

State regulators rule that burning trash and wood can be considered 'carbon-free'

Minnesota's utility regulators ruled Thursday that the burning or trash and wood to generate electricity can be considered "carbon-free" sources of power despite the huge amount of greenhouse gases such waste-to-energy power plants emit.
by Dan Kraker

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Right-wing, anti-Islam protest draws large group of counter demonstrators

Right-wing, anti-Islam protest draws large group of counter demonstrators

This story includes live updates from Jan. 17, 2026: A group of right-wing anti-Islam protesters arrived at Minneapolis City Hall Saturday morning, facing off against a much larger crowd of counter protesters.
by MPR News Staff

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Public safety was in a good place in Minneapolis, then ICE showed up

Public safety was in a good place in Minneapolis, then ICE showed up

The fatal shooting of Renee Macklin Good could upend a period of stability in Minneapolis, years after the George Floyd unrest. 

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