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Giménez homer in 9th gives Guardians 5-3 win over Twins

CLEVELAND — Andrés Giménez watched his home run clear the center-field fence, kissed his bat and then flipped it while turning toward Minnesota’s stunned dugout. ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, July 1, 2022 1:14 pm

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Towns agrees with T-wolves on $224 million extension

MINNEAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns is under contract for six more years, after agreeing to an extension Friday to remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves. It’s a ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, July 1, 2022 1:13 pm

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Guard could lose 600 Minnesotans after vaccine deadline

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota National Guard could lose hundreds of soldiers if they don’t get vaccinated against COVID-19 immediately. The U.S. Department of Defense’s ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, July 1, 2022 10:59 am

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Edibles, beverages laced with THC legal Friday in Minnesota

ST. PAUL — A new Minnesota law taking effect Friday allows people 21 and older to buy edibles and beverages that contain a limited amount ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, June 30, 2022 1:45 pm

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About half say Trump should be charged for 1/6: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON — About half of Americans believe former President Donald Trump should be charged with a crime for his role in the U.S. Capitol attack ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, June 30, 2022 5:30 am

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Walz campaign clarifies remark on Supreme Court retirements

ST. PAUL — Democratic Gov. Tim Walz’s campaign on Wednesday clarified remarks he made on abortion a day earlier, acknowledging that only one Minnesota Supreme ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, June 30, 2022 4:50 am

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Prosecutors seek prison for 3 ex-officers in Floyd killing

MINNEAPOLIS — Federal prosecutors asked a judge Wednesday to sentence one of the four former Minneapolis police officers convicted of civil rights violations in George ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, June 30, 2022 4:48 am

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Iowa governor to pursue abortion restrictions 

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday she will move to end most abortions in the state by turning to the courts ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 4:59 pm

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Trio of Sky players headline WNBA All-Star reserves

NEW YORK — Courtney Vandersloot, Kahleah Copper and Emma Meesseman will get a chance to play before their home fans as the trio was selected ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 3:18 pm

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Sánchez, Gray power Twins past Guardians in series opener

CLEVELAND — Sonny Gray turned an emotional, distracting day for the Twins into a dominant one. The right-hander pitched seven superb innings and Gary Sánchez ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 3:17 pm

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Former aide: Trump was told protesters had weapons on Jan. 6

WASHINGTON — Cassidy Hutchinson, a key aide in Donald Trump’s White House, told the House committee investigating the violent Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on Tuesday ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 2:50 pm

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Minnesota man dies after he was run over by Clydesdale horse

ST. CLOUD — A Minnesota man who planned to offer carriage rides at an event in St. Cloud was killed when he was trampled by ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 6:36 am

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Minnesotan contracts state’s first case of monkeypox

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health officials say a Twin Cities adult has contracted the state’s first presumed case of monkeypox, a disease that has emerged in ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 6:35 am

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Ex-Minneapolis officer who killed 911 caller leaves prison

MINNEAPOLIS — A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, June 27, 2022 3:52 pm

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Walz signs order to help shield abortion patients, providers

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order meant to protect the state’s abortion services from laws in neighboring states, following the ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, June 25, 2022 12:42 pm

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