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an hour ago
- Business
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Timberwolves Poised for Big Move After Naz Reid Extension
Timberwolves Poised for Big Move After Naz Reid Extension originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The first domino has fallen in the Minnesota Timberwolves' offseason. According to Shams Charania, the Wolves signed center Naz Reid to a lucrative five-year, $125 million extension on June 27, securing Reid's future in Minnesota long term. Advertisement A contract of that magnitude is going to have impacts elsewhere on the Timberwolves roster, and with many veteran players facing uncertainty heading into the offseason, the commitment to Reid is surely a sign they could be shown the door. Naz ReidCredit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images Reacting to the Reid contract news, insider Dane Moore argued that with Reid's contract secured, Julius Randle and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are on the chopping block. "A 5-year, $125M is a significant step above the 5-year, $109M opt-in and extend option for Naz Reid. Wolves are still finalizing structure of Reid's new deal, per source," Moore wrote in a post on X. "With a deal of that size, without making another significant cost-cutting move, the Wolves will not be able to retain both Randle and Alexander-Walker while staying under the 2nd apron." Advertisement While there is the possibility of retaining Randle and Alexander-Walker, a departure is looking more likely with the commitment to Reid. Randle has a $30.9 million player option in his contract, while Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted free agent. However, retaining both would likely put the Timberwolves into the second apron, which would cost the franchise $65 million in taxes -- a tough bill to front for the new ownership group, who just officially took over last week. The impasse this offseason was always going to involve the trio of Reid, Randle and Alexander-Walker. However, there is still the possibility that the team moves off another veteran by trade and keeps all three. Rudy Gobert would likely be the outside candidate to be moved by trade, but Reid's contract insinuates that he won't be taking on a prominent starting role, suggesting Gobert is safe. Advertisement Related: Timberwolves Get Major Joan Beringer News After NBA Draft Related: Anthony Edwards Reacts to Major Timberwolves News With 2-Word Message This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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an hour ago
- Politics
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Hold Hands During Funeral Service for Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and Her Husband
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris held hands while attending the funeral service of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman Melissa and Mark, who were killed on June 14, were laid to rest in Minneapolis on June 28 The former president and vice president were joined at the funeral by Minnesota Governor Tim WalzJoe Biden and Kamala Harris shared an emotional moment while attending the funeral service of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman. On Saturday, June 28, Biden, 82, and Harris, 60, sat in the front row at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis. They were joined by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. During an emotional moment at the service, the former president and vice president held hands as they stood to recite "The Lord's Prayer" alongside other attendees, as seen in a livestream of the event shared online by WCCO. Harris was invited to the funeral by Walz, 61, on behalf of the Hortmans' two children, daughter Sophie, 28, and son Colin, 30, CBS News reported. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Melissa and Mark were shot and killed along with their dog Gilbert at their home in Stillwater, Minn., on June 14. Democratic Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman were also shot at their home nine miles away on the same day. The pair both survived the shooting. Vance Boelter has since been accused of the fatal shootings and has been charged with two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder. Fox 9 News reported that Biden visited John and Yvette at the Twin Cities hospital ahead of the funeral for the Hortmans. During his eulogy at the funeral, Walz remembered Melissa 'as the most consequential speaker in Minnesota history," adding, "I get to remember her as a close friend, a mentor, and the most talented legislator I have ever known." Speaking of the tragedy overall, he continued, "All of us are searching for some kind of meaning, some kind of lesson that we can learn to help ease our loss." "And maybe it is this moment, where each of us can examine the way we work together, the way we talk about each other, the way we fight for things we care about," added Walz. "A moment when each of us can recommit to engaging in politics and life the way Mark and Melissa did: fiercely, enthusiastically, heartily, but without ever losing sight of our common humanity." The funeral service for the Hortmans took place after the couple and their dog laid in state in the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda on Friday, June 27. Read the original article on People
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2 hours ago
- Politics
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Targeted Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband Are Laid to Rest
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were laid to rest on Saturday after they were killed two weeks ago in what authorities called a politically motivated attack that rocked their state. The Hortmans leave behind two children. Former President Biden and Former Vice President Kamala Harris were among the mourners, while Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz served as a pallbearer. NBC's Adrienne Broaddus reports for Sunday TODAY.
Fox News
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
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‘Leave It to Beaver' star Jerry Mathers says minister TV dad kept cast ‘on the straight and narrow'
The set of "Leave It to Beaver" was just as squeaky clean as the 1950s sitcom. "Hugh Beaumont was basically a very nice man, but he was also a minister," Jerry Mathers, who starred as Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver, recently told People magazine about his TV dad. "He kept everybody pretty much on the straight and narrow," shared the former child star, noting that the crew consisted of people who "weren't out drinking every night and coming in drunk." The 77-year-old told the outlet that he later learned that almost everyone in the cast and crew was a parent. "They knew how to be around kids," he said. Beaumont died in 1982 at age 73. Throughout most of his career, he worked as a lay minister in the Methodist Church, The New York Times reported. According to the outlet, he spent his later years in Minnesota. It was not just his TV dad with whom Mathers shared a close bond. He told the outlet that his relationship with Barbara Billingsley, his on-screen mom, grew after the series ended. "She did a lot of charity work," he recalled. "Every once in a while, she'd call me up and say that maybe she was not feeling so well that day. Could I help her? And I'd go around different places that I'd never been before and help out with whatever organization she worked with." Billingsley passed away in 2010 at age 94. Mathers said his TV parents, along with the rest of the crew on "Leave It to Beaver," made sure that the set was "a good time" and "a lot of fun" for all the child actors. WATCH: 'LEAVE IT TO BEAVER' STAR JERRY MATHERS REVEALS WHY HE WAS READY TO LEAVE HIT '50S SITCOM "Hugh Beaumont and Barbara Billingsley were wonderful to Tony [Dow] and me," he reflected. "They were actually kind and caring to everyone." "I go there, I see all my friends, all the light people [on the set] and all the different people, and they're all friends of mine," he said. "They're happy to see me and all fool around and have a good time." "It was fun all the time," said Mathers. "There wasn't really any bad part to it." According to the outlet, Mathers was 8 years old when he joined the series. "Leave It to Beaver" ran from 1957 to 1963 and continues to run in syndication. Mathers still likes to tune in and look back at his childhood. "We shot 234 episodes from 1957 to 1963, so there is quite a lot to see," he said. "Watching the show brings back many happy memories for me." Mathers previously told Fox News Digital he remained close with his TV brother Tony Dow, who later found success as a sculptor. He died in 2022 at age 77. It was not the only loss Mathers has faced in recent years. Ken Osmond, who played two-faced teenage scoundrel Eddie Haskell before leading a second career as a police officer, died in 2020 at age 76. "Tony and I have always been very good friends," said Mathers. "He was a wonderful person to work with… He was just a wonderful guy, and he taught me a lot of things. It was funny because I'm the oldest in my family and Tony was the baby of his. [But] it was exactly the opposite of what was on the show." "He was not only my brother on TV, but in many ways in life as well," said Mathers at the time of Dow's death. "Tony leaves an empty place in my heart that won't be filled. "He was always the kindest, most generous, gentle, loving, sincere and humble man. It was my honor and privilege to be able to share memories together with him for 65 years." Earlier this month, Mathers reunited with his surviving co-stars at The Hollywood Show. He also likes to connect with fans on social media. "It was so wonderful to be with my friends from 'Leave It to Beaver' – Stephen Talbot (Gilbert Bates), Jeri Weil (Judy Hensler), Luke Tiger Farfara (Tooey Brown) and Veronica Cartwright (Violet Rutherford) for a reunion," Mathers told Fox News Digital in a statement. "We took photos and signed autographs with the fans who were so gracious and happy to be with us," he said. "Hard to believe it is almost 70 years since 'Leave It to Beaver' first aired on television. Our fans are so devoted, and many write to me that they record the show in the morning and watch it at night so they can have a peaceful sleep in this crazy world." "I am very grateful to be associated with such a heartfelt show that touches the lives of so many families in such a positive way," Mathers added.
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4 hours ago
- Climate
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Sirens blare, power outages as tornado warnings issued in Twin Cities
Sirens blare, power outages as tornado warnings issued in Twin Cities originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Emergency warnings were issued to residents in the Twin Cities after a possible tornado was observed in the west metro early Sunday morning. Tornado sirens began to blare at around 12:30 a.m. after a tornado warning was issued in Minneapolis – the second warning for the city this season – as well as Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Shakopee, Bloomington, Edina, St. Louis Park and Burnsville. Residents were told to head indoors and to their basements if possible. Sign up for our BREAKING WEATHER newsletters Xcel Energy is reporting that as of 1 a.m. there were 44,000 power outages in its Minnesota service area. Video footage taken in Minnetonka showed what appeared to be rotation, while at 12:15 a.m. There were reports of an observed tornado in the Cologne area of Carver County, and weather officials said there have been "indications of debris being lifted picked up by radar south of Waconia." A few minutes after the alert was issued, the National Weather Service said the tornado was no longer observed, but noted that it could "very quickly produce another tornado and is not a storm to be messed with." While the tornado warning was no longer in effect, a severe thunderstorm warning was then issued, with strong winds in excess of 60 mph reported in the metro area. Flash flooding warnings have also been issued to the west of the metro in Wright County. This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
