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The Minnesota Timberwolves and forward Jaden McDaniels have agreed to a one-year, $40 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season. The deal furthers the Timberwolves' commitment to keeping the two-way standout as part of their long-term core.

Fans who don’t usually watch the WNBA might be asking why the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream were not on the court during the playing of the national anthem ahead of Game 1 or 2 of the league’s championship series. However, it’s been common practice for many WNBA teams over at least the past six seasons to leave the court with 10 minutes left in pregame warmups — right before "The Star Spangled Banner” is played.

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans said the agencies will share intelligence, enhance information sharing and prevent violence through proactive measures.

Joey Amor was one of the people given a chance to address Vance. Amor’s wife, Master Sgt. Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake, died in the March 1 attack in Kuwait, at the start of the ongoing war with Iran.

After Red Lake Nation said in a statement Friday that the chair Darrell Seki Sr. “agreed to step down,” Seki announced he will not retire or step down in a formal written statement to Red Lake Nation Tribal Council.

Republican Lisa Demuth and DFLer Amy Klobuchar found common ground on taxes, permitting and more during a Chamber of Commerce candidate forum. Differences in style were on display.