Stories from June 8, 2024

June 8, 2024 4:32 PM

After brief police chase, Hennepin County motorcyclist dies in accident

Lucas Zander Weyenberg, 21, was identified as the man who died in a motorcycle accident on Friday.

by MPR News Staff

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June 8, 2024 3:01 PM

Natalie Darwitz is out as GM of Minnesota after building PWHL's first championship team

Natalie Darwitz’s tenure is over as general manager of the PWHL champion Minnesota franchise following an internal and external. PWHL vice president of hockey operations Jayna Hefford said Saturday the findings included input from players and staff.

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June 8, 2024 12:22 PM

Who are the four hostages rescued by Israeli forces from captivity in Gaza?

The four captives rescued by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip were abducted from a desert rave near the border during Hamas’ wide-ranging assault into Israel on Oct. 7.

by The Associated Press

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June 8, 2024 10:31 AM

Mercury top Lynx 81-80 on buzzer beater

Kahleah Copper sinks a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining to rally Phoenix to an 81-80 victory over Minnesota Lynx.

by The Associated Press

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June 8, 2024 10:23 AM

Attacks in Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions leave 28 dead, Moscow-backed officials say

Russia-installed officials in the partially occupied Ukrainian regions of Kherson and Luhansk say Ukrainian attacks left 28 dead as Russia and Ukraine continued to exchange drone attacks overnight into Saturday.

by The Associated Press

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June 8, 2024 10:18 AM

Israel rescues 4 hostages; 210 Palestinians are reported killed

Israel has carried out its largest hostage rescue operation since the latest war with Hamas began on Oct. 7. Four hostages were freed and the military says they're well.

by The Associated Press

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June 8, 2024 9:37 AM

These disabled people tried to play by the rules. It cost them their federal benefits

A little-known Social Security program was supposed to lift people out of poverty. Sometimes it traps them there instead.

by Joseph Shapiro

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June 8, 2024 9:28 AM

One-half of crew evacuated from Lake Superior freighter after it flooded

The Michipicoten, a 689-foot freighter traveling on Lake Superior, has safely anchored in Thunder Bay, U.S. Coast Guard officials say. It took on water after possibly striking an underwater object.

by Anika Besst

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June 8, 2024 8:00 AM

Meet Nanna, the 18-year-old blind and deaf dog on a mission to walk every bridge in the Twin Cities

Nanna and her human Abe Switters moved to St. Paul this spring. Three years ago she was in hospice, now she walks miles a day.

by Sam Stroozas

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June 8, 2024 8:00 AM

Ask a Bookseller: ‘We Mostly Come Out at Night’ edited by Rob Costello

Emma Presnell of Carmichaels Bookstore in Louisville, Ky., recommends a brand new short story collection that was released just in time for Pride Month.

by Emily Bright

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June 8, 2024 6:03 AM

In a few years, the nation's tallest building may not be in New York or Chicago

The Legends Tower, proposed for Oklahoma City, would stretch to 1,907 feet, a number chosen to commemorate the year Oklahoma became a state.

by Bill Chappell

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