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Stories from May 22, 2024

What to know, see and do as Timberwolves chase their first conference title

What to know, see and do as Timberwolves chase their first conference title

The Timberwolves have made it to their first Western Conference Finals in 20 years, and Minnesotans are freaking out. From stats and state proclamations to towels and tattoos, there’s a lot to talk about. Here’s a guide to help you join the conversation.
by Megan Burks, Brandt Williams and Todd Melby

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Nikki Haley says she’ll vote for Trump

Nikki Haley says she’ll vote for Trump

The former South Carolina governor’s remarks were her first on the matter since she dropped out of the presidential race. But she stopped short of formally endorsing her former rival.
by Sarah McCammon

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Let’s roll: Roller rink to open in Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis at end of May

Let’s roll: Roller rink to open in Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis at end of May

A new boutique skating rink is set to open next week in the empty space where CB2 used to be in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. James Adams is the founder of Twin Cities Skaters and the owner of the rink.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Licencias de Conducir para Todos: mira cómo las pruebas de conducir en español aumentaron desde la aprobación de la ley

Licencias de Conducir para Todos: mira cómo las pruebas de conducir en español aumentaron desde la aprobación de la ley

La ley de Licencia de conducir para todos, que entró en vigencia el 1 de octubre del año pasado, eliminó la necesidad de tener que demostrar estatus legal en los Estados Unidos para poder obtener una licencia de conducir o una tarjeta de identificación estándar en Minnesota.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Confirmed tornado touched down in Minnesota; Target sees revenue decline

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF 1 tornado touched down Tuesday evening in Winona County. And Minnesota-based Target says its revenue fell in the first quarter of the year, amid inflation and decreased customer spending.
by Jeff Jones

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Charles Barkley’s first known restaurant stop in Minneapolis: Manny’s Steakhouse

Charles Barkley’s first known restaurant stop in Minneapolis: Manny’s Steakhouse

The sports analyst and former NBA star, who’s in town ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Wednesday, asked Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards for restaurant recommendations but ended up at an old favorite.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Twin Cities rank among nation’s top park systems

Twin Cities rank among nation’s top park systems

Residents of St. Paul and Minneapolis have some of the best park access in the country, according to the Trust for Public Land’s 2024 rankings. Minneapolis ranked second, and St. Paul third, behind only Washington, D.C.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Sole GOP lawmaker on cannabis negotiating panel shares concerns about rollout

Sole GOP lawmaker on cannabis negotiating panel shares concerns about rollout

Widespread cannabis dispensaries are one step closer to reality after the Minnesota Legislature approved a bill speeding up the process for licensing. Rep. Nolan West has lingering concerns.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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U of M remains committed to transfer land back to Fond Du Lac band despite legislative stall

U of M remains committed to transfer land back to Fond Du Lac band despite legislative stall

The University of Minnesota says it remains committed to returning land to the Fond du Lac band of Lake Superior Ojibwe despite not receiving the necessary support from the state Legislature in the waning days of the session.
by Melissa Olson

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Defense rests without ex-President Trump taking the witness stand in his New York hush money trial

Defense rests without ex-President Trump taking the witness stand in his New York hush money trial

Donald Trump’s lawyers rested their defense Tuesday without the former president taking the witness stand in his New York hush money criminal trial, moving the case closer to the moment the jury will begin deciding his fate.
by The Associated Press

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Love the North Shore? New livestream lets you visit iconic landmark anytime, anywhere

Love the North Shore? New livestream lets you visit iconic landmark anytime, anywhere

Minnesota’s iconic Split Rock Lighthouse has kept watch over Lake Superior for nearly 115 years. Now, fans of the North Shore landmark can keep watch over it any day of the year from wherever they are, 24/7.
by Andrew Krueger and Dan Kraker

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At 99 years old, Kathleen Tousignant has a lot of life lessons to share, reflect

At 99 years old, Kathleen Tousignant has a lot of life lessons to share, reflect

In the MPR News series Connect the Dots, we’re asking community elders to share their wisdom and lessons learned about what really matters in life. And 99-year-old Kathleen Tousignant certainly fits the bill.
by Nina Moini, Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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6 key facts about abortion laws and the 2024 election

6 key facts about abortion laws and the 2024 election

State laws on abortion keep changing — with new bans taking effect in some places while new protections are enacted in others. And abortion will be on the ballot in at least four states.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin and Elissa Nadworny

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Stephen King’s new story took him 45 years to write

Stephen King’s new story took him 45 years to write

Stephen King is out with a new collection of short stories. As you might expect from the reigning King of Horror, some are terrifying. Some are creepy. Others are laugh-out-loud funny.
by Mary Louise Kelly, Erika Ryan and Courtney Dorning

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The state of Lake Street 4 years since George Floyd’s murder

The state of Lake Street 4 years since George Floyd’s murder

Saturday will mark four years since Floyd’s death. Each day this week on Minnesota Now, we look at a different impact. On Wednesday, the focus is Lake Street and efforts to rebuild the corridor after the uprising.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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‘The Minneapolis Reckoning:’ New book traces the city’s journey to the brink of police reform

‘The Minneapolis Reckoning:’ New book traces the city’s journey to the brink of police reform

Four years ago this week, a movement to defund and abolish the Minneapolis Police Department ignited across the city and the world. In those four years since George Floyd’s murder, everything — and nothing — has changed.
by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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Target sales decline to start the year, but it sees improvement

Target sales decline to start the year, but it sees improvement

Target is reporting a decline in quarterly revenue as still-stubborn inflation cuts into shoppers’ spending. The Minneapolis retailer also delivered a muted profit outlook on Wednesday. But it said it expects it will get back to quarterly sales growth in the current quarter.
by The Associated Press

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Final South Dakota tribe bans governor

Final South Dakota tribe bans governor

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is now banned from entering the lands of all nine tribes in South Dakota. Following a meeting on Tuesday, May 21, the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe moved to ban the governor from the reservation in solidarity with the other eight Oceti Sakowin tribes in South Dakota.

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Lawsuit filed against Chauvin for excessive force incident just months before George Floyd’s murder

A lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court claims that in 2020, then-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and a partner used excessive force, which included Chauvin allegedly placing his knee on a woman's back during an arrest. And protesters seeking to have the state of Minnesota end investments in Israeli companies and weapons manufacturers had a chance to directly address the state’s top elected officials Tuesday.
by Alex Simpson

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Towns treasures Timberwolves' trip to West finals as Doncic-Irving duo hits stride for Mavericks

Towns treasures Timberwolves' trip to West finals as Doncic-Irving duo hits stride for Mavericks

Karl-Anthony Towns has seen the payoff this spring for his commitment to and sacrifice for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They're in the Western Conference finals for the first time in 20 years due in large part to the offense and defense supplied by the four-time All-Star over the first two rounds.
by The Associated Press

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Buxton homers twice, Ryan works 7 scoreless innings as Twins end 7-game skid by beating Nationals

Buxton homers twice, Ryan works 7 scoreless innings as Twins end 7-game skid by beating Nationals

Byron Buxton hit two homers and drove in three runs, Joe Ryan pitched seven scoreless innings and the Minnesota Twins halted a seven-game losing streak with a 10-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.
by The Associated Press

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Norway, Ireland and Spain say they are recognizing a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation

Norway, Ireland and Spain say they are recognizing a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation

Palestinians welcomed the announcements as an affirmation of their decades-long quest for statehood in east Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip — territories Israel seized in the 1967 Mideast war and still controls.
by The Associated Press

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Report: Mississippi River’s St. Cloud watershed sees progress, ongoing threats

Report: Mississippi River’s St. Cloud watershed sees progress, ongoing threats

The Mississippi River-St. Cloud watershed northwest of the Twin Cities includes fast-growing counties such as Wright and Sherburne. The latest data show some improvement in water quality, but also challenges including the loss of shoreline buffers to development.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Like it’s 1865: The Rochester Roosters are bringing back vintage ‘base ball’

Like it’s 1865: The Rochester Roosters are bringing back vintage ‘base ball’

If you happen to drive past the Olmsted County History Center in Rochester this summer, keep your eyes peeled for rogue baseballs. The Rochester Roosters, a vintage “base ball” team, just started its 27th season playing there.
by Catharine Richert

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Authorities still conducting search, rescue after tornado slams Iowa; at least 1 dead

Authorities still conducting search, rescue after tornado slams Iowa; at least 1 dead

Multiple people have died and at least a dozen were injured since a powerful tornado tore through a small Iowa town, carving a bleak landscape of destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees, smashed cars, and widely strewn debris.
by The Associated Press

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Jaques scores twice and Hensley posts a shutout as Minnesota tops Boston 3-0 to even PWHL finals

Jaques scores twice and Hensley posts a shutout as Minnesota tops Boston 3-0 to even PWHL finals

Michela Cava and Sophie Jaques scored less than two minutes apart late in the first period and Minnesota beat Boston 3-0 to even the PWHL championship series at a game apiece. 
by The Associated Press

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Investment firms named in U of M disclosure, divestment supporters request increased transparency

Investment firms named in U of M disclosure, divestment supporters request increased transparency

The University of Minnesota shared additional investment fund information in response to student coalition demands. The list of investment funds totals more than $518 million. Some students have concerns. 
by Melissa Olson

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