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Evason finalist for NHL coach of the year award

The Wild is now up for four NHL awards, the most nominations the team has received in a season.

Varlamov, Islanders beat Lightning 2-1 in Game 1

Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov stopped a deflection by Lightning right winger Barclay Goodrow (19) during the second period in Game 1 of a Stanl

Semyon Varlamov and the New York Islanders are on a roll.

Islanders-Lightning, Knights-Canadiens in uncertain final 4

The Lightning are having fun with 2019 MVP Nikita Kucherov (86) back after missing the regular season recovering from hip surgery. Kucherov leads all

If the teams left in the NHL playoffs are sick and tired of facing the same opponents over and over, they are in luck in the semifinals.

Local

There were few cars heading into or out of downtown Minneapolis at sunrise Monday morning, March 30, 2020. The Minnesota Department of Transportation

With trivia and stories, MnDOT wants to talk transportation

She bought 47 guns last month. Police are already finding them in shooting investigations

Schools prep for summer classes with new COVID rule book

Minnesota Vikings superfan Millie Wall dies at 102

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Sports

Representing 2021 spring high school state tournaments: clockwise from bottom right are Sydney Schwartz, Chanhassen softball; Tyr Christianson, Chanha

Minnesota high school spring sports wrap up with five-tournament blizzard

Pineda leaves game early with arm soreness as Astros crush Twins

Women's soccer comes to Minnesota with 'pre-professional' team

There's plenty of newness as Ben Johnson start U summer practice

Business

Pat Regan, president of Minnesota Coaches and, for now, a part-time driver.

Part-time bus driver is full-time company owner

Offices are reopening, but business isn't rebounding at dry cleaners

Radisson Blu, with FireLake expansion on its mind, hosts 'Chopped'-like chef competition at Mall of America

More EV charging stations on the horizon for Minnesota

Opinion

The sheep ranch near Roswell where the first flying saucer was said to have crashed in July 1947.

The big UFO report, in context

Using Justice Dept. for political gain

Had enough of working from home?

A big win for assault weapons

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A boat navigates the waters of Namakan Lake near Kettle Falls in Voyageurs National Park.

Don't have a reservation at the lake this summer? Here are your options

Chris Thile returns to playing – and listening

Gary Hines celebrates 50 years of musical activism with Minnesota's Sounds of Blackness

Minnesota novelist Louise Erdrich wins Pulitzer for personal story of 'persistence and survival'

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Jim Souhan

Souhan: With Parise still viable, Wild has to get ready to make nice

Wild veteran Zach Parise, when healthy, can still be one of this team's best players. It might be difficult, but all sides have to learn to coexist going forward.

Jim Souhan

Souhan: Overmatched Wild shows hope for future with 7-game series

The Wild's weaknesses were apparent in this series, but the Golden Knights were pushed to the brink

Patrick Reusse

Reusse: Game 7? On the road? Wild history tells us that's no problem

On three occasions, the team has pulled off unlikely victories to silence the visiting crowds and advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Politics

Gov. Tim Walz spoke at a news conference with community leaders and DFL lawmakers regarding police reform proposals.

Ahead of Minnesota Legislature special session, police reform lacks 'progress'

GOP ramps up misleading attack on Democrats' policing policy

Go green or go bipartisan? Biden's big infrastructure choice

Minnesota Republican Party sets 2022 convention for Rochester

Nation

Wasabi, a Pekingese, wins the toy group at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held at the Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown, N.Y., on Saturday, June 1

Top dog! Pekingese named Wasabi wins Westminster show

As COVID-19 cases wane, vaccine-lagging areas still see risk

Judge tosses hospital workers' vaccine challenge

Schools across U.S. brace for surge of kindergartners in fall

World

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, left, next to President Joe Biden in Carbis Bay, England, during the G7 summit on Saturday.

Biden urges G-7 leaders to call out and compete with China

Israel swears in new coalition, ending Netanyahu's long rule

After charming leaders, Queen Elizabeth sits back for parade

China's wandering elephants on the move again

Curious Minnesota

The Gunflint Trail in northern Minnesota, officially Cook County Road 12, began as a series of portages created by Native American people.

Did modern Minnesota roads evolve from Native American trails?

How did the North Loop neighborhood get its name?

From bankrupt racetrack to aviation hub — what remains from MSP Airport's early days?

Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?

Duluth

Visitors strolled the reconstructed Lakewalk in Duluth. The popular path reopened Friday after more than a year of work to make it better prepared for

Duluth reopens Lakewalk in Canal Park, and it's megastorm-ready

Female mapmakers detailed Minnesota's Arrowhead back in 1929

Greater Minnesota colleges look to attract students after enrollment drop amid pandemic

Native American contractors' letter seeks end to protests over Line 3 pipeline

Celebs

Rapper Polo G (Taurus Bartlett) has been arrested in Miami on charges including battery on a police officer, resisting arrest with violence and crimin

Rapper Polo G is arrested in Miami after album release party

After charming leaders, Queen Elizabeth sits back for parade

Christie's sale highlights L'Wren Scott creations for Mick Jagger, Hollywood stars

Mobster sentenced for assaulting 'Real Housewives' husband

Inspired

SHARI L. GROSS • shari.gross@startribune.com Bryan Piatt met end-of-life grief therapist Kelly Grosklags while working at KARE-11. Together, they cr

Duo teams up to give patients time, tools and tenderness to talk about death

University of Minnesota graduate shifts therapy focus to less discussed mental health issue of job loss

Inspired Conversations on Race & Equity: St. Cloud's Jonathan Wong

Teacher steps in to get student into graduation

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Wild names Ray Shero senior adviser to the general manager

During the early stages of a critical offseason, the Wild bolstered its front office by bringing in longtime executive Ray Shero.

Dumba one of three finalists for NHL's Masterton Award

The Wild defenseman is a finalist for the honor that recognizes perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.

What's next for the Wild: A player-by-player breakdown

A look at where every player on the roster stands going into the 2021-22 season.

Wild's Jared Spurgeon named a finalist for Lady Byng Trophy

The award recognizes sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.

Guerin: Parise still fits with Wild, but 'we're here to win hockey games'

"This is business," GM Bill Guerin said of the drama around Zach Parise's status. "This is not personal. This is not meant to be a soap opera."