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Retail sales jump as people rush to buy cars ahead of tariffs

Retail sales jump as people rush to buy cars ahead of tariffs

The key driver of the economy saw the biggest increase in over two years in March, as car buyers tried to get ahead of President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported autos and auto parts.
by Alina Selyukh

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Two dead, one seriously injured in Jordan fire

Two people died and another person was seriously injured in a fire early Wednesday in the city of Jordan, southwest of the Twin Cities.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports

Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports

The Trump administration is suing Maine’s education department for not complying with its push to ban transgender athletes in girls and women's sports. The lawsuit announced Wednesday by Attorney General Pam Bondi escalates a dispute over whether the state is abiding by a federal law that bars discrimination in education based on sex.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know

U.S. measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know

Texas state health officials confirmed 20 more cases of measles Tuesday, alongside five new cases in New Mexico. U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, and two children and an adult have died. New Mexico, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas have active measles outbreaks.
by The Associated Press

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Jeffers, Bader lead Twins over Mets 6-3

Jeffers, Bader lead Twins over Mets 6-3

Ryan Jeffers and Harrison Bader had three hits apiece and Brooks Lee homered as the Minnesota Twins defeated the New York Mets 6-3. Twins shortstop Carlos Correa left in the fifth inning with an apparent wrist injury.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center to get new name

St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center to get new name

After a quarter-century of hosting games, tournaments, concerts and conventions, St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center will soon have a new name.
by MPR News Staff

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Fleury picks up dramatic overtime win for playoff-bound Wild after treating him to one final tribute

Fleury picks up dramatic overtime win for playoff-bound Wild after treating him to one final tribute

The Minnesota Wild sent soon-retiring goalie Marc-Andre Fleury out for an overtime win after their place in the playoffs was secured and starter Filip Gustavsson suggested one more tribute.
by The Associated Press

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RFK Jr.’s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

RFK Jr.’s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to contain measles outbreaks around the country have drawn criticism from a number of health officials who say he has delivered a mixed message about the effectiveness of the measles vaccine.
by The Associated Press

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