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Women’s Final Four brings powerhouses UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina to Tampa
Three of four teams in the women’s Final Four are No. 1 seeds. None of the four have lost more than three games this season. All but one have been the top-ranked team in the country at some point. 
Edwards shakes off injury scare and scores 28 points to lead Timberwolves past Nets 105-90
Brooklyn coach Jordi Fernandez took the blame for Minnesota star Anthony Edwards’ injury scare in the Nets’ 105-90 loss to the Timberwolves. Fernandez says he was trying to move out of the way and has “to be faster than that.”
States sue to block Trump’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution
Democratic officials in 19 states are suing over President Donald Trump’s attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states’ clear authority to run their own elections. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is one of the 19 officials suing.
RAGBRAI (and MN): For first time, iconic Iowa cycling event will include Minnesota on its route
Organizers of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — that’s RAGBRAI for short — on Thursday released this July’s 400-mile route. For the first time, it takes the thousands of cyclists into Minnesota.
A Pentagon inspector general announces investigation into Hegseth’s use of Signal
The announcement comes after lawmakers voiced concern about whether top national security officials discussed classified information on Signal about a military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Sex ed in Minnesota schools is up for a rewrite: 4 things to know
Lawmakers, advocates, students and teachers are working now to update standards for teaching sexual health education in schools. But the topic is uncomfortable and reaching a deal will be a challenge. Here’s where things stand now.
Cross-cultural concert series blends Somali memory with soul music's joy
A new concert series called “Meet You at the Crossroads” brings together Somali blues and Black soul music in a cross-cultural collaboration led by Ahmed Ismail Yusuf and JD Steele, highlighting the Twin Cities' diversity through shared musical traditions.
MPR News journalist, storyteller Euan Kerr calls it a career after 40 years on the air
A gifted storyteller, Kerr’s journalistic career has been driven by a natural curiosity about the world and a knack for connecting with people.