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Attempt to expedite ethics probe of Minnesota state senator charged with burglary fails on tie vote

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Republican attempt to expedite an ethics investigation of a Democratic Minnesota state senator who’s facing a felony burglary charge failed on a tie vote Wednesday. Sen. Nicole Mitchell, of Woodbury, was absent as the Senate reconvened for the first time since her arrest early Monday at her estranged stepmother’s home in the…

Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights

WASHINGTON (AP/KVRR) – The Biden administration issued final rules Wednesday to require airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation. The Transportation Department said airlines will be required to provide automatic cash refunds within a few days for canceled flights and “significant” delays. Under current regulations, airlines decide how long a delay…

Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON (AP/KVRR) – President Joe Biden signed into law on Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and that also has a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in the U.S. The announcement marks an end to long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over…

Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns

(AP Photo/Abbie Parr)MINNEAPOLIS (AP/KVRR) – Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series on Tuesday night. Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert each added 18 points to help the Timberwolves…

Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner

(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK (AP/KVRR) – Reggie Bush has been reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner more than a decade after Southern California returned the award following an NCAA investigation that found he received what were impermissible benefits during his time with the Trojans, the Heisman Trust announced Wednesday. “We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman…

EPA is again allowing summer sales of higher ethanol gasoline blend, citing global conflicts

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency cleared the way Friday for a higher blend of ethanol to be sold nationwide for the third summer in a row, citing global conflicts that it says are putting pressure on the world’s fuel supply. The agency announced an emergency waiver that will exempt gasoline blended with 15% ethanol from an existing summertime ban. Gasoline…

Coyotes close out 28-year tenure in Arizona with 5-2 win over Oilers

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)TEMPE, AZ (AP/KVRR) – The Coyotes closed out their 28-year Arizona tenure as winners, getting a goal and an assist from Dylan Guenther in a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. The Coyotes buzzed early at Mullett Arena and closed strong in their final game before moving to Salt Lake City. Liam O’Brien got the…

Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border and ending his trial before arguments even began. Senators voted to dismiss both articles of impeachment and end the trial, with Democrats arguing that the articles were…

Senator’s son pleads not guilty to charges from crash that killed North Dakota sheriff’s deputy

Ian Cramer listens to state District Judge Bobbi Weiler during his court appearance on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the McLean County Courthouse in Washburn, N.D. Cramer waived his preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to homicide while fleeing a peace officer and other felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with the pursuit and crash that resulted in the death…

Marc-Andre Fleury signs a $2.5M extension with the Wild

ST. PAUL (AP/KVRR) – The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year, $2.5 million contract extension on Wednesday, bringing back the veteran for his age-40 season. Fleury, who turns 40 on Nov. 28, has had a prolific season in which he passed Patrick Roy for second place behind Martin Brodeur on the NHL ‘s all-time list in career goaltending wins. Brodeur (691)…