World
April 17

Protests, heightened terror threat mean tight security at Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden

Security will be tight during next month's Eurovision Song Contest in the southern Sweden city of Malmo, police said Wednesday, citing demonstrations that could lead to unrests and a heightened threat of terrorism in the Scandinavian country.
Sports
April 17

Edwards on Team USA for Olympics along with other top NBA stars

LeBron James is going back to the Olympics for the first time in 12 years. Stephen Curry is headed to the games for the first time. Kevin Durant will go there with his eyes on history.
Business
April 17
FILE - Jerry Seinfeld is shown before the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships between Casper Ruud, of Norway, and Carlos Alcaraz

Seinfeld's upcoming Netflix movie about Pop-Tarts to be featured in IndyCar race at Long Beach

Jerry Seinfeld's upcoming Netflix comedy will be featured during this weekend's IndyCar race at Long Beach as rookie Linus Lundqvist will drive a car painted to look like a Pop-Tart in recognition of the movie ''Unfrosted.''
High Schools
April 17
When Maple Grove players head to the field in the fall, they'll be led by a new coach.

'I always wanted this job.' Football coach hits peak with promotion.

After being an assistant coach for 19 years, Adam Spurrell is getting the chance to lead one of the metro area's traditional football powers at Maple Grove.
Vikings
April 17
Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison, left, scores a touchdown as Minnesota defensive back Coleman Bryson (16) defends during the second half of an NCA

Much talent in draft at position where Vikings don't need much help

Third in a series: The Vikings don't need much help at receiver, but this is considered to be a very talented draft class for the teams that do.
Sports
April 17

The United States and China are expected to win the most medals at the Paris Olympics

The United States and China are expected to finish 1-2 in the gold and the overall medal counts at the Paris Olympics, which open in 100 days.
Twins
April 17
Gunnar Henderson (2) and James McCann (27) celebrated Henderson's booming home run in the second inning by drinking from the Orioles' "Homer Hydration

Orioles smash Twins again; Baldelli says team needs to be better prepared

In the 11-3 loss, starter Chris Paddack was hit even harder than Louie Varland was the night before. Both pitchers have identical ERAs of 8.36 through their first three starts.
Business
April 17

Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to the Olympics. It wants to rekindle love for the Games

In Paris' outskirts, a bright-eyed young girl is eager for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to end.
Sports
April 17

Paris 2024: Roster of more than 10,000 Olympians is still forming, but trials await for thousands

The names have been trickling in, one or two at a time. Over the next two months, that trickle will turn into a flood.
Sports
April 17

Dozens of Russian athletes are likely to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Will Moscow let them go?

With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympics, it's still not clear whether any athletes from Russia who are expected to qualify will actually go.
Sports
April 17

Kraken come into matchup with the Wild on losing streak

Seattle Kraken (33-35-13, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (39-32-10, sixth in the Central Division)
Sports
April 17

Brewers take 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Padres

San Diego Padres (11-9, second in the NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (10-6, first in the NL Central)

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