In the wake of the ESPN report that Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are both open to parting ways via trade ahead of the NBA’s Feb. 5 trade deadline, Minnesota’s name was mentioned too frequently by league insiders to … Continued
Todd Monken sold himself to team owner Jimmy Haslam and Browns general manager Andrew Berry. Now comes the hard part for Monken — convincing a weary, skeptical fan base that he is the right choice to be the head coach … Continued
By DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks said Thursday that it plans to open hundreds of new stores across the U.S. and add seating capacity at thousands of existing locations, doubling down on a strategy of emphasizing … Continued
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and STEVE KARNOWSKI MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis, according to court papers made public Thursday. … Continued
The Loons employ and embrace the most-diverse roster among Minnesota’s professional sports teams. For instance, at Wednesday’s practice in Blaine, the majority of the 25 players on the field were legal immigrants to the U.S. As that training session started … Continued
A federal judge in Minneapolis has granted a temporary restraining order intended to prevent federal officers from arresting and detaining lawful refugees in Minnesota who have yet to receive their proof of permanent residency and have not been charged with … Continued