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Stella McMahon, a Minnesota toddler diagnosed with T-cell leukemia, died on April 3, 2026 after a long fight that included battling a virus and an insurance denial for a critical medical flight; billionaire Mark Cuban later covered the flight, but Stella did not survive.
UCLA used a defensive lockdown to pull away from Minnesota 80-56 in the Sweet 16, advancing to the Elite Eight behind 21 points from Kiki Rice and a double-double from Angela Dugalic (13p, 10r) along with Lauren Betts’ 16 points and five blocks, setting up a showdown with Duke.
No Kings rallies span all 50 states and multiple European countries, with organizers forecasting up to 9 million participants protesting the Iran war and Trump-era immigration enforcement; Minnesota hosts the flagship event headlined by Bruce Springsteen, as more than 3,100 events were registered nationwide and crowds form from urban to rural areas across the country and abroad.
Thousands join the third wave of 'No Kings' protests across the U.S. and abroad, with Minnesota’s Twin Cities hosting the flagship event; organizers say about 3,300 events are planned nationwide to challenge what they view as authoritarianism under Trump, amid immigration raids in Minnesota and anticipated appearances by Bernie Sanders and performances by Bruce Springsteen and Joan Baez.
Thousands across all 50 states are planning No Kings rallies on Saturday, led by a flagship event in Minnesota's St. Paul expected to draw up to 100,000 people and featuring Bruce Springsteen; Gov. Tim Walz will attend. Organizers say Minnesota’s immigration crackdowns and related deaths spurred the protests, which have grown into a nationwide movement opposing Trump policies amid broader international tensions.
Vice President JD Vance announced the creation of a national Task Force to Eliminate Fraud and led its first meeting, signaling an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds, including a temporary halt to some Medicaid funding in Minnesota.
CNN reports that organizers expect roughly 3,100 No Kings protests across all 50 states this Saturday, driven by rising suburban participation and focusing on opposition to President Trump’s policies, higher costs of living, and the Iran conflict. The flagship Minnesota event at the State Capitol features Bruce Springsteen and speakers including Joan Baez, Jane Fonda, Bernie Sanders, and state leaders, with organizers from groups such as 50501, Indivisible, MoveOn, and the ACLU. The piece frames the protests as peaceful, contrasting with past Twin Cities demonstrations tied to immigration enforcement. Authorities in St. Paul are preparing for large crowds, while organizers emphasize nonviolence and civic engagement amid a shifting political landscape.
Minnesota named Brett Larson its next head coach on a five-year contract; Larson leaves St. Cloud State after eight seasons, bringing a strong track record of NCAA tournament appearances, conference titles, and extensive USA Hockey coaching experience.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with Hennepin County District Attorney Mary Moriarty and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, D.C., accusing the Justice Department and Homeland Security of blocking state investigators from accessing evidence in the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, detailing refusals to share key evidence (including Good’s car), obstructed witness interviews, and shifts in investigation leadership that allegedly violate federal law and the 10th Amendment.
Minnesota filed a federal lawsuit seeking access to investigation materials about the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents during the Trump-era immigration crackdown, alleging federal officials have blocked information sharing, and also requesting details on a non-fatal shooting, highlighting ongoing state‑federal tensions over evidence handling amid a surge in enforcement.
Minnesota officials, led by Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, filed a civil lawsuit against the Trump administration over deaths tied to shootings, alleging federal actions contributed to the fatalities and seeking accountability and remedies for those affected.
A Defector writer celebrates Minnesota’s fourth-seeded win on a last-second buzzer-beater, sending them to the Sweet 16, and argues the live crowd’s roar is so electric that even TV mixes or shaky cell videos can’t do it justice.
The NHL community and Minnesota sports media mourn the deaths of reporter Jessi Pierce and three children in a fatal house fire, prompting tributes from colleagues and fans as details of the tragedy emerge.
NHL senior reporter Jessi Pierce, 37, and her three children were killed in a White Bear Lake, Minnesota house fire. The White Bear Lake Fire Department responded to reports of the blaze just before 5:30 a.m. Saturday and found all four victims inside the single-family home; authorities have not released further details in this brief report.
NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, a longtime contributor to NHL.com who covered the Minnesota Wild, and her three children died in a fatal house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, with a dog also reported dead. The White Bear Lake Fire Department said the home was fully involved on arrival. The NHL and Wild organization issued condolences and tributes to Pierce, who was remembered for blending her work with her role as a mother.