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Minneapolis headed for potential 'never-ending loop' in community safety commissioner nomination
The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey are in a disagreement over whether to reappoint current commissioner Todd Barnette to another term. The city attorney says they could be at a standstill, without votes to either overturn a mayoral veto or confirm Barnette’s appointment.
Edwards is eager to bring Garnett-like energy to the playoffs after a so-so T-wolves regular season
Anthony Edwards has led the Minnesota Timberwolves back to the NBA playoffs for the fifth time in his six seasons. The Timberwolves must show some serious reinvigoration from a so-so performance over the last three months if they're going to match or better trips to each of the last two Western Conference finals.
What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs
Six of the eight first-round series in the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs are set. In the Western Conference, Dallas vs. Minnesota and Vegas against Utah are locked in. The final two West series will be settled Thursday night.
Jessie Eldridge scored two goals to go with an assist, Alina Müller had two assists and a goal, and the Boston Fleet beat the Minnesota Frost 3-2. Boston (15-5-2-5) moved within one point of first-place Montreal (58), with the two teams set to face each other on Friday.
Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase baggage fees, raise fares
Airlines are facing higher costs, and one airport group in Europe has warned of the risk of a "systemic jet fuel shortage" if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doesn't normalize by the end of this month.
Senate votes 50-49 to overturn mining ban near Boundary Waters
The vote clears the path for Twin Metals to reapply to open an underground copper mine near Ely, just outside the wilderness area. Conservation groups argue mining in the region poses an unacceptable pollution threat.
Above-normal temperatures Thursday with red flag warnings west
Temperatures will be 20 to 25 degrees above normal Thursday. A cold front will bring scattered showers Friday followed by much colder air for the weekend.