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Minneapolis, MN

Axios Twin Cities 

The Denver Nuggets dispatched the Timberwolves 4-1 in the first round of last year's playoffs, but beating Minnesota won't be so easy this year.Why it matters: The Wolves, fresh off their first playoff series win in 20 years, have legitimate title hopes this year.Yes, but: Their familiar second-round opponent, the reigning champions from the Mile High City, will be as tough as they get. The series kicks off on Saturday.Between the lines: Unlike last year, when shutdown defender Jaden McDaniels and super sixth man Naz Reid were out with injuries, Minnesota's roster is healthy.The Nuggets, however, are largely the same...

Wolves-Nuggets preview: Anthony Edwards has arrived. Can he topple Jokić?

Indianapolis, IN

The Pacers are headed to the second round of the NBA playoffs. What's happening: The Pacers beat the Bucks 120-98 last night to win their best-of-seven series. Obi Toppin led the team with 21 points and eight rebounds off the bench. 💭 Arika's thought bubble: T. J. McConnell may not...

Pacers power ahead

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Axios Atlanta

It's not a fever dream: The Atlanta Dream is the WNBA's second top-trending team, according to StubHub data.How it works: The rankings are based on teams with the highest rate of increase in cumulative StubHub ticket sales for the 2024 season as of April 30, compared to sales ahead of the 2023 season.The Indiana Fever ranks No.1 — likely due in part to new recruit Caitlin Clark.State of play: The Dream team is on fire after they made the playoffs last season for the first time in five years. The upcoming season begins on May 14.Due to rising demand, the...

Atlanta Dream 2nd top-trending WNBA team, says StubHub

Axios Denver

The Denver Nuggets' next playoff opponents, the Minnesota Timberwolves, are led by a movie villain turned superstar shooting guard: Anthony Edwards.Why it matters: Vengeance will be top of mind for the Wolves, who lost last year's opening-round series against the Nuggets, 4-1.What we're watching: Center Nikola Jokić, fresh off his latest superhuman playoff series performance, and the Nuggets will have to contend with Edwards, who has been staking his claim as the future face of the NBA.Zoom in: Edwards is a young, impressive playmaker who will test Denver's defense whenever he touches the ball.He leads the Wolves in scoring after...

The Denver Nuggets' next playoff opponent is out for revenge

Texas State

Minnesota State

If you're new to Minnesota, here are a few good ways to get to know the people, spirit and landscape of the state:Getting to know us🎡 Minnesota State Fair: It's the melting pot of the state. Deep-fried foods make all the headlines, but there's no better place to quickly get a taste of Minnesota's people, music, history and culture. Aug. 22-Sept. 2🚲 See the cities by bike: Consistently rated a top U.S. city for biking, Minneapolis is easy to take in on two wheels. The Grand Rounds system includes trails that hug the Chain of Lakes, Minnehaha Creek, Mississippi River...

A newcomers guide of things to do in the Twin Cities

North Carolina State

Raleigh, NC

Axios Raleigh

Brooklyn Pickle, a New York sandwich company founded in Syracuse, is doubling down on its presence in North Carolina. The latest: Brooklyn Pickle said Friday that it will open its first Raleigh location on Lake Boone Trail on Monday. It's the sandwich shop's sixth location overall and second in North Carolina, with another shop in Southern Pines. What to expect: The menu offers sandwiches you'd see at most New York delis, including pastrami, Reubens and roast beef — all starting at under $10. The shop also makes a variety of subs, wraps, soups, salads and several types of pickles. Location: 4025 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 120

Brooklyn PIckle's second North Carolina location will open in Raleigh

Canton, MA

A Canton firefighter testified at trial that he heard Karen Read say she hit her boyfriend the morning after he was killed. (MassLive) "I hit him, I hit him. Oh my God, I hit him," Read said, according to Lt. Anthony Flematti, though he didn't tell investigators at the time.

BTMU: Read witness on the morning after

Dallas, TX

Axios Dallas

There were more hotels in the works in the Dallas market than any other U.S. area in the first quarter of 2024, according to a Lodging Econometrics report.Why it matters: The country reached an all-time high with 6,065 hotel projects in the pipeline.The Dallas data suggests investors favor the region for new hospitality projects.State of play: Dallas led the country with 185 hotel projects — around 21,900 rooms — planned in the first quarter of 2024.Atlanta had 153 projects in the works, followed by Nashville's 127 and Phoenix's 123.Meanwhile: Dallas ranked second for hotels under construction — 25 projects —...

Dallas leads the nation in new hotels in the pipeline.

Seattle, WA

Axios Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks are backing an effort to make girls flag football a sanctioned sport in Washington.Why it matters: The push to recognize and support the sport is growing as interest in women's sports skyrockets nationally.Money is pouring into women's sports, including through new deals and partnerships, and there's been a recent shift in media to broaden coverage of women's sports.State of play: Late last month, the Emerald Ridge High School girls flag football team appeared onstage with Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett when he announced the NFL team's third-round pick.The Jaguars were chosen by the Seahawks to be the...

The future of flag football for girls in Washington state

Portland, OR

Axios

Three Portland-area eateries, one known for its limited-edition $150 cup of coffee and another for its southern-style chicken and waffles, landed on Yelp's top 100 brunch spots in the U.S. State of plate: Proud Mary Coffee, RJ Skillets and Screen Door are the only Rose City mentions on the list,...

Three Portland restaurants on Yelp's top brunch list

Chicago, IL

The Union Stockyards closed 53 years ago, but Chicago's image as a steak town persists. Why it matters: That reputation — perhaps along with a big political convention coming this summer — has driven a stampede of new steakhouses, offering prime cuts of beef and other intriguing dishes.

What you can find at Chicago's newest steakhouses

Kirkland ZIP code 98034, which includes Totem Lake, Kingsgate and Inglewood-Finn Hill, saw the highest jump in typical home values compared to a year ago in the greater Seattle metro area, per Zillow data shared with Axios. Why it matters: With fewer homes on the market, prices continued to grow...

Seattle area's hottest ZIP codes for home appreciation

New Orleans, LA

There's never been a better time to order pizza in New Orleans. Why it matters: We've got your dinner plans covered. The big picture: A couple friends and I recently gathered around some slices at St. Pizza, dishing about how rich the city is in truly great pies. It hasn't...

Where to find New Orleans' best pizza

Plant sales are sprouting up across the city in May. Here are five not to miss:May 10-11: Grab free reservations and shop early to get the best florals, fruits and vegetables along with native, steppe and adapted plants at the Denver Botanic Gardens' annual spring sale. It runs 8am-4pm at the York Street location.May 10-11: Denver Urban Gardens hosts its popular plant sale from 10am-3pm over two days at the Posner Center (1031 33rd St.). You can find organic flowers, herb and vegetable seedlings, as well as hanging baskets, fruit trees and compost.May 10-11: EarthLinks (2746 W. 13th Ave.) is...

Mark your calendar for these 5 Denver plant sales

Ohio State

New Albany, OH

Axios Columbus

Forbes is out with an updated ranking of the world's richest people, and the wealthiest Ohioan is no surprise.Follow the money: Les Wexner has once again been dubbed the richest Buckeye with an estimated net worth of $6 billion.Wexner founded L Brands, a retail giant that included Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works.The 86-year-old New Albany resident — whose net worth stayed steady since 2023 — is tied for the title of the 486th-richest person on Earth.Youngstown's Denise York, whose family owns 90% of the San Francisco 49ers, follows close behind Wexner with $5.8 billion.The intrigue: Though he stepped down from L Brands in 2020 amid scrutiny over his connection to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Wexner has remained active in local education and development projects.Forbes reports his firm helped secure an Ohio site for the Intel chip plants.He was also allegedly involved in a power struggle that led to the 2022 resignation of OSU president Kristina Johnson, per the Dispatch.

Les Wexner is still the richest Ohioan, Forbes says

Bloomington, IN

Bloomington's newest playground could double as a training ground for aspiring "American Ninja Warrior" champs. The big features: In addition to the typical slides and play structures, Smith Park's just-debuted "Challenge Course" incorporates elements like floating boards, agility trainers, vault walls, and "ninja steps." A marked 40-yard dash, complete with...

Bloomington debuts "challenge course" playground

Go see Atlanta's most creative balloons before they float away.Why it matters: The Balloon Museum, a traveling interactive show exploring the artistic possibilities of inflated objects, is entering its final few weeks at Pullman Yards.Zoom in: The immersive show's exhibits include ball pits — yes, you're invited to jump in — and a transparent bubble covered in charcoal crayons that can "draw" the room (above).  If you go: The "Let's Fly" exhibit is on display until June 9. Tickets start at $29 for children and $39 for adults. Photo: Courtesy of The Balloon Museum Photo: Courtesy of The Balloon Museum Photo: Courtesy of The Balloon Museum

Atlanta's Balloon Museum exhibit floats into final weeks on display

This spring I've been delighted to see so many maple trees dropping lovely pink samaras (aka maple tree helicopters) instead of the usual green ones. Why it matters: Facebook friends are reporting the same mysterious change across the city and suburbs, but no one really knows why. Context: Experts note...

Why we're seeing pink helicopters around Chicago

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Heat must survive Play-In Tournament to make NBA Playoffs

The Heat weren't good enough this year to automatically qualify for the NBA Playoffs, but Miami can still earn one of the final two spots in...

Heat must survive Play-In Tournament to make NBA Playoffs

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