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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.
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. 
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.
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. 
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 
Minnesota Senate approves ICE-related rent assistance
The measure would reallocate unused money designated for a court settlement to pay emergency rent relief to households in need. Its prospects in the House are murky.