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NBA fines Anthony Edwards $25,000 for throwing a ball into the stands after the halftime buzzer
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for “throwing the game ball with force into the spectator stands,” the league announced.
Minnesota comedians respond to ICE presence, and aren't afraid to get political
Minneapolis comedians are responding to ICE’s presence in Minnesota by “punching up” through political comedy and fundraising roasts that channel fear and anger into community support, even as the immediate enforcement surge begins to recede.
Crashes raise concerns about pursuit rules for immigration agents
Federal agents are accused of using dangerous driving tactics during immigration enforcement. Their vehicle pursuits have been blamed for crashes and at least one death.
Gov. Tim Walz said Minnesota has cooperated with the federal government to tighten up Medicaid program controls but would fight an announced freeze of funds to the state.
Wild and Stars on playoff collision course in powerful Central Division as they chase NHL-best Avs
The Dallas Stars surged into the Olympic break on a six-game winning streak. The Minnesota Wild won their last five games to finish 8-1-1 before the NHL’s three-week schedule pause.
Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization
Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. begin in Chicago and stretch across the country to honor his long civil rights legacy. Starting Thursday, he lies in repose for two days at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters.
ICE surge tests relations between St. Cloud police, community
At an annual meeting to review the city’s longstanding community policing agreement, St. Cloud Police Chief Jeff Oxton fielded questions about why his department didn’t do more to stop federal agents who may have violated laws or civil rights.