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Last update: 9 hours agoWild Trade Pursuit: The Wild tried to land Blues center Robert Thomas at the trade deadline, with Michael Russo and Joe Smith reporting a package that included goalie Jesper Wallstedt and center Danila Yurov—an aggressive move aimed at finally rounding out Minnesota’s top six. State Watchdog: Minnesota just took a big step against fraud: Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill creating an independent Office of Inspector General with an anonymous tip line and a law-enforcement arm, expected to be fully operational by Sept. 1, 2027. Business Grants: DEED announced nearly $43M in Minnesota Forward Fund awards for expansions and training, including $10M each for Boston Scientific, Ecolab, and Louisiana-Pacific, plus support for a U of M microelectronics and semiconductor center. Markets & Food: Wheat futures slid into the weekend as traders shifted positions, while Stearns County home prices dipped in February, with the median sale down to $275,000. Energy & Inflation: Bond markets are flashing a warning as long-term yields jump amid Iran-linked oil pressure, raising the cost of borrowing for consumers. Sports Spotlight: Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs steamrolled the Timberwolves to reach the West finals, and Mike Conley says he wants to keep playing another season.
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