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Flood watches and warnings continue, including flash flooding reports in northeastern Minnesota

Minnesota is gearing up for a band of strong storms that are expected to move across the state throughout Wednesday and overnight. The National Weather Service says parts of the state are seeing flash flooding.
by MPR News Staff

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McBride, Collier score 19 points apiece as Lynx beat Sky 91-68 and improve to 13-0 at home

McBride, Collier score 19 points apiece as Lynx beat Sky 91-68 and improve to 13-0 at home

Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier scored 19 points apiece and the Minnesota Lynx dominated the middle quarters in a 91-68 win over Chicago Sky, improving to 13-0 in home games. Down 24-18 after one quarter, the Lynx outscored the Sky 29-14 in the second for a 47-38 lead at halftime. A 23-12 scoring edge in the third quarter made it 70-50 entering the fourth.
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Minnesota unions say there’s new energy and hope in their movement, despite threats to progress

Minnesota unions say there’s new energy and hope in their movement, despite threats to progress

More than 90 years after a bloody strike made Minneapolis a union town, much of bargaining here still comes down to fair wages and safe working conditions. 
by Gretchen Brown

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How urban farms help tackle food insecurity in the Twin Cities

How urban farms help tackle food insecurity in the Twin Cities

One nonprofit, Urban Roots, is working to equip youth with the skills to grow, cook and share their own food. They hope to provide more nutritious food for people who struggle to access it.
by Jaylan Sims

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U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from Olympic women’s sports

U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from Olympic women’s sports

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee tells the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports that it has an “obligation to comply” with an executive order issued by President Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis officer who killed Amir Locke will finish leading use of force training next month

Minneapolis officer who killed Amir Locke will finish leading use of force training next month

Sgt. Mark Hanneman — the officer who was promoted months after fatally shooting 22-year-old Amir Locke in 2022 and now leads use-of-force training — will see that training through to its completion, said Police Chief Brian O’Hara.
by Cari Spencer

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2 Highs members convicted of racketeering, fentanyl sales

2 Highs members convicted of racketeering, fentanyl sales

A jury in Minneapolis Tuesday convicted two members of the Highs gang of racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Robert Lesure, 23, and Cortez Blakemore, 35, are among 13 Highs members convicted in four back-to-back trials that were part of a federal anti-gang effort.
by Matt Sepic

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