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Proposed federal tax credit risks hanging up education debate at MN Capitol

Proposed federal tax credit risks hanging up education debate at MN Capitol

A Republican-backed federal tax and spending bill creates tax credits for donations to scholarship organizations, including those that provide tuition support for private schools. States have to opt in, and disagreement in Minnesota over the issue could block progress on other education measures in the Legislature.
by Dana Ferguson

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Inspired by her autistic siblings, Minneapolis occupational therapist launches sensory-friendly hijab

Inspired by her autistic siblings, Minneapolis occupational therapist launches sensory-friendly hijab

Inspired by the experience of her autistic siblings, a Minneapolis occupational therapist has developed a hijab that uses lightweight fabric and padding added around the ears to help ensure that loud sounds aren’t as overwhelming for those with sensory-processing issues.

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Kaprizov, Boldy score as Wild blank Mammoth 5-0

Kaprizov, Boldy score as Wild blank Mammoth 5-0

Kirill Kaprizov scored his 37th goal of the season, Matt Boldy notched his 36th, and Filip Gustavsson earned his fourth shutout of the season as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-0 on Tuesday night. 
by The Associated Press

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Two Dakota nations sign cannabis compacts with state of Minnesota

Two Dakota nations sign cannabis compacts with state of Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed two more cannabis compacts with tribal nations — the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and the Lower Sioux Indian Community — bringing the total number of tribal‑state cannabis compacts to nine.
by Leah Lemm

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Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after U.S. strikes deal but states say no chance

Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after U.S. strikes deal but states say no chance

A New York federal judge is urging over two dozen states to settle their antitrust claims against Ticketmaster and its parent company this week after the Justice Department reached a deal and dropped out of an ongoing trial. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota cross-country skier wins gold at Paralympics

Minnesota cross-country skier wins gold at Paralympics

Minnesota cross-country skier Sydney Peterson won her first individual Paralympic gold medal on Wednesday, winning the women’s 10-kilometer classic standing event at the Winter Games in Italy.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

President Donald Trump insisted he had the answer for Republicans anxious about losing their congressional majority this year. He encouraged the party to build on an already strict national voter identification law to ban mail ballots and restrict transgender rights.
by The Associated Press

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Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in NFL free agency

Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in NFL free agency

Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in free agency if either quarterback can regain their Pro Bowl form. While NFL teams have committed billions of dollars on the first two days of the legal tampering period, the Atlanta Falcons snagged Tagovailoa for the veteran’s minimum of $1.2 million.
by The Associated Press

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Snow possible Thursday with potentially heavy snow this weekend

Snow possible Thursday with potentially heavy snow this weekend

Wednesday afternoon sun will melt snow from overnight. Snow falls Thursday with the heaviest in northeastern Minnesota. A weekend system may bring heavy snow across a wide swath of the state.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Luka’s 31, Reaves’ big 2nd half propel Lakers to season sweep of Timberwolves with 120-106 victory

Luka’s 31, Reaves’ big 2nd half propel Lakers to season sweep of Timberwolves with 120-106 victory

Luka Doncic had 31 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds in his seventh triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ latest injury absence to sweep their season series with the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 120-106 victory. 
by The Associated Press

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