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WNBA training camps opening. Here's why not every draft pick will make her team's roster
WNBA training camps are set to open this weekend and there’s no doubt that No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers is primed for a pro career in the league. Not all 38 selections from this year’s draft will have such assurances.
Wrong turn leads to hundreds of immigrant arrests at the Detroit-Canada border bridge
NPR has for months been receiving tips about detentions at the Ambassador Bridge in Michigan. An inquiry by Representative Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat, has revealed more that 200 detentions this year at the bridge, including American citizen children.
Longtime Stearns County commissioner at center of dispute over competency resigns
Leigh Lenzmeier has represented District 4 in the city of St. Cloud for 34 years. He has suffered ongoing health problems. For the past year, he has been in an assisted living facility in Buffalo and attended county meetings virtually.
Cal Clutterbuck says he’s retiring after 17 NHL seasons with the Islanders and Wild
Cal Clutterbuck says he is retiring from the NHL after playing more than 1,100 games over 17 seasons. The longtime New York Islanders forward and all-time hits leader did not play this season after not having his contract renewed last summer. 
Pastor calls for ‘full Target boycott’ over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusion
The pastor of a Georgia megachurch who led a nationwide 40-day “fast” against Target stores is now calling for a “full Target boycott.” The Rev. Jamal Bryant said this week that the Minneapolis-based retailer has not met all of the initiative’s demands.
Twins legends Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek are recovering from strokes suffered days apart
The Minnesota Twins say retired stars Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek are recovering from strokes suffered days apart. The 86-year-old Oliva had what the team called “a series of mini strokes” over the past month but is expected to make a full recovery.