Minnesota Twins News
Minneapolis superintendent recommends not closing schools
The school board was slated to vote Nov. 10 on redrawing attendance boundaries and closing up to 16 schools. But the plan met fierce opposition from parents and teachers.
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After tearful testimony by ICE agent, judge mulls jurisdiction of assault case
The case serves as a test for how the courts will determine where federal agents should stand trial when facing state charges
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Live: Wild face Jets without injured Nico Sturm as Calvin Pickard makes first start
Sturm was placed on injured reserve after being struck in the head by a puck Monday. Follow updates as the Wild take on Winnipeg in the second game of a back-to-back.
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Twins bring back righty on minor league deal in early offseason move
The Minnesota Twins re-signed a right-handed pitcher on a minor-league deal in an early offseason move.
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Minneapolis progressives want to cut public safety department created after George Floyds murder
The Minneapolis City Council proposed cutting the Office of Community Safety, which was created by Mayor Jacob Frey after calls for a new approach to public safety in the wake of George Floyds…
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Feds took over Red Lake Nations child welfare program after series of deaths
The Bureau of Indian Affairs, which has assumed control of the embattled enterprise, found escalating danger to children served through its child welfare program.
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Minneapolis to pay another $2 million to resolve police misconduct lawsuit after George Floyd unrest
The city has been sued before over a SWAT teams actions in the days after George Floyd was killed by police.
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Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.
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Neal: Wild head injuries show why players should wear ear guards
After Brock Faber and Nico Sturm were struck in the head by pucks less than three weeks apart, its time for Wild players to put safety ahead of comfort.
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Parents question why Minneapolis may close some schools with high test scores
Many families say the small size of their school is whats working. They want the district to explain how it came up with its list of 16 schools that could close.
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Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: Seven athletes making an impact
Lincoln Stinar, Owen Konrad, Leah Biyadglign, Zack Shatek, Shay Richter, Katelyn Leibfried and Elsie Deutz stood out this week
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Minnesota bowhunters are taking deer at nearly twice last years pace
Meanwhile, record heat keeps pheasant hunters out of the fields and worsens a deer disease outbreak in South Dakota.
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Taylor Schlitz: Raid on Ilhan Omars home raises questions about abuse of federal power
From Operation Metro Surge to the search of a congresswomans home, Minnesota has become a test of Americas constitutional promises.
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The podcast tradeoff for candidates: Friendly audiences, lasting scrutiny
As Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya navigate podcasts and partisan media, their experiences reveal the opportunities and unexpected liabilities of campaigning beyond traditional journalism.
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How the mother-daughter owners of Apple Jack Orchards grow with the times
Mary and Maddie Mithuns vision for their Delano orchard includes a sports bar, weddings and a giant slide alongside the pies and people who make it feel familiar.
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Wayzata teacher and title-winning golf coach fatally stabbed by son, charge says
Allan Christopherson taught math and coached golf at Wayzata High School.
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US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns after allegations of improper conduct
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns after allegations of improper conduct.
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Twins Royce Lewis replacement might be a Phillies free agent who comes with baggage
Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis is a non-tender candidate. The organization might replace Lewis with a Phillies free agent who comes with baggage.
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UnitedHealth posts $4B profit in comeback from financial spiral
The nations largest Medicare Advantage insurer is growing its operating footprint, after dialing back the business to boost earnings.
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Nonprofit restaurant Square Roots opens across from former Third Precinct
Plus: Revival opening in November; a gothic chic wine bar is coming to Grand Ave., a North Loop poke party and more food news.
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