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The group American Rivers says the Mississippi faces threats including increased flooding and inadequate disaster prevention and response. In Minnesota, one environmental advocate says not much has been done to move the needle on the biggest source of pollution in the river agriculture. Read more

The Israeli military investigation said the examination found "no evidence to support claims of execution or that any of the deceased were bound before or after the shooting." Read more

A new project at a huge wastewater treatment plant in Duluth creates heat and power from the biogas that s created during sewage treatment, saving the facility more than $1 million a year in electricity costs. Read more

Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points, Naz Reid added 23 with six 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame Luka Doncic s 37-point Lakers playoff debut for a 117-95 victory over Los Angeles on Saturday night. Read more

The Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area has long been a regional hub for the federal government, and the pain from the Trump administration's cuts can be seen everywhere. Read more

A grassroots-led campaign organized hundreds of protests and events across the U.S. Organizers say the momentum built on resistance against the Trump administration has not slowed. Read more

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters they have until May 2 to apply for a bear hunting license in any of the 15 quota areas within the state. Licenses in those areas are awarded through a lottery. Read more

The four individuals from Ireland, Poland and the U.S. face possible deportation but say German authorities haven't made clear what crimes they've committed. They're appealing the orders. Read more

Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit two-run homers, Grant Holmes allowed only one run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 to complete a three-game sweep. Marcell Ozuna also homered off Joe Ryan, who allowed six runs and eight hits and one walk in five innings. Read more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has no choice but to continue fighting in Gaza. He says Israel will not end the war before destroying Hamas, freeing the hostages and ensuring that the territory won t present a threat. Read more

The mood on the campus of Brown University, a hotbed of student protest last year, is now one of fear and intimidation, according to some students. Read more

In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Texas "until further order of this court." Read more

The PWHL s first expansion team will be based in Vancouver with an announcement scheduled for next week. The Province newspaper in Vancouver first reported the city being selected for PWHL expansion. Read more

Maarten Paes finished with four saves for Dallas and Minnesota United s Dayne St. Clair stopped three shots as the two clubs played to a scoreless draw. Read more

Eastern and Western churches will celebrate Easter on the same day this year, while marking 1,700 years since the Council of Nicaea unified Christian doctrine. Read more

An international student at Minnesota State University, Mankato alleges in a lawsuit filed Friday that immigration authorities illegally arrested him and are continuing to detain him because of his outspoken opposition to Israel s war in Gaza. Read more

The Vegas Golden Knights led the league in man games lost to injury with 476. Their season ended in a seven-game, first-round loss to Dallas. The situation is considerably different this year as the Golden Knights prepare to open their first-round series Sunday night against the Minnesota Wild. Read more

Alex Verdugo, making his second start as Atlanta s left fielder and leadoff hitter, had four hits that included a go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for their first back-to-back wins of the season. Read more

Google and the Justice Department will face off in the final stage of a landmark antitrust case that could force the company to spin off its Chrome browser business. Read more

Zelenskyy said that Russia must fully adhere to the ceasefire conditions and reiterated Ukraine's offer to extend the truce for 30 days, starting midnight Sunday. Read more

"Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!" Francis said, his voice sounding stronger than it has since his hospitalization. "Viva il Papa!" (Long live the pope), the crowd responded. Read more

A Trump administration document, cited by news reports, proposes eliminating funding for Head Start, which is dedicated to early child care services. An advocate says the move would be "catastrophic." Read more

The Russian president announced a temporary ceasefire, citing humanitarian reasons, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers. Read more

The spotlight has been on Marc-Andre Fleury all season with Minnesota. The soon-retiring goalie who has the second-most victories in NHL history is winding down his farewell tour. Read more

Gaza s Health Ministry says more than 90 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in 48 hours. The ministry does not differentiate between civilians and combatants. Read more

A presidential effort to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status could run up against a number of challenges, including violating federal law. Read more

Corporate sponsors for the usually apolitical event held on the White House South Lawn include tech giants Meta, YouTube and Amazon. Read more

Here's the lowdown from allergy doctors on how to get relief, from which medicines to use and how to best use them to tips for keeping pollen out of your home. Read more

As the Trump administration sets the stage for faster processing speeds at pork and poultry plants, meatpacking workers at JBS Foods in Worthington are demanding safer work conditions in a new contract Read more

The longtime host of All Things Considered on MPR News is returning to his roots in classical music radio. Tom Crann, who has served as regional host of the station s flagship evening news program for two decades, announced Friday that he s moving to YourClassical MPR. Read more