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MN Shortlist, Sept. 5-11: Butterflies, zombies, cowboys
MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region. This week’s offerings include music by Rachael Kilgour, the Minneapolis Monarch Festival and more.
U.S. stocks fall as Wall Street questions whether the U.S. job market has slowed by enough or too much
U.S. stocks are falling as Wall Street questions whether the U.S. job market has slowed by just enough to convince the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon to help the economy, or by so much that a recession may be on the way.
Caitlin Clark will miss the rest of the Indiana Fever’s season because of a right groin injury. Said Clark in a statement: “I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season,” Clark said in a statement.
Man charged in crash during Minneapolis police pursuit that killed two, injured child
A St. Paul man faces state and federal charges in connection with a crash during a police pursuit in Minneapolis on Thursday morning that left two women dead and a child injured.
Lynx quartet: Moore and Fowles joining former Lynx teammates Whalen, Augustus in the Hall of Fame
Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles helped lead Minnesota to WNBA greatness as part of the Lynx dynasty that won four titles in seven years. Now the two will enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend when they are enshrined as part of the 2025 class, along with Sue Bird. 
Trump’s D.C. takeover has led to more arrests. NPR looks at cases of those swept up
NPR combed through court records and other data related to Trump's takeover of D.C. police to get a better understanding of who has been swept up in the federal surge and what charges they are facing.
From worst home loss to 13-game win streak: The Aces are WNBA title contenders
The Las Vegas Aces extended their winning streak to a franchise-record 13 games with a 97-87 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. This win highlights their strong postseason intentions, challenging the top-seeded Lynx. 
What ICE agents can and cannot legally do during arrests
Tactics by immigration agents attempting to arrest undocumented immigrants have shocked the public and led to protests. But what is, and isn’t, allowed by law when it comes to ICE arrests?
PBS cuts 15% of jobs in wake of federal funding cut
After Congress clawed back public media funding, PBS says it's cutting 15 percent of its staff, or more than 100 jobs.