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Hartman donating fans’ ‘fine fund’ to Children’s Minnesota
DALLAS — Discuss making the most effective of a foul state of affairs.
When Wild ahead Ryan Hartman got here to the protection of teammate Kirill Kaprizov Tuesday night time in St. Paul, a scuffle ensued between he and Oilers ahead Evander Kane.
The 2 have been separated earlier than any actual punches have been thrown, however the closing salvo belonged to Hartman, who fired a single-digit salute the way in which of Kane as he left the ice.
At that second, Hartman knew he was doubtless going to be just a little lighter within the pocket e book … and certainly he’s, because the NHL fined him $4,500 for his gesture on Wednesday morning.
The excellent news? Youngsters’s Minnesota will probably be getting a large donation within the coming days, and Hartman is hoping the viral second turns into one the place already beneficiant Wild followers, who got here to his monetary rescue on Wednesday and Thursday, will pour their efforts into a superb trigger.
Starting round lunch time Wednesday, Hartman’s Venmo account was inundated with donations from hockey followers across the nation and past, with principally small-dollar additions that by Thursday morning, totaled practically $7,000, effectively greater than sufficient to pay the complete effective.
“They’re nice,” Hartman mentioned of Wild followers. “I wasn’t actually anticipating that however I believe, as a staff, we have been behind one another all yr and the followers are additionally behind us from that facet. We’re all on this collectively, so it was a fairly loopy day.
“As a staff, we have caught collectively and defended one another all yr. And the followers are part of that, so it was fairly cool to see the followers get behind us like that.”
Hartman’s Venmo account is linked to his main e-mail account, and he was getting notifications of individuals sending cash to his account. When he noticed the sheer variety of e-mails in his account, that is when he found what was taking place.
Video: Ryan Hartman pregame at Dallas
“Needed to flip some notifications off. I used to be getting each particular person message, so I am unable to discover any of my previous e-mails anymore,” Hartman mentioned. “I am going to should get that sorted out once I get dwelling, however that is not a foul downside to have.”
Hartman mentioned Thursday that he is loved the outpouring of help, however will fortunately pay the effective himself, and the cash that has poured into his Venmo account will probably be donated to Youngsters’s Minnesota.
In truth, any cash that’s donated to Hartman by 7 p.m. on Thursday night time will probably be given to Youngsters’s, and Hartman himself is encouraging followers concerned with donating to his ‘effective fund’ to donate on to Youngsters’s Minnesota, through this hyperlink.
“We have finished some issues with them up to now,” Hartman mentioned. “We wish to do one thing native to assist out the group as a result of, clearly, they have been behind us.”
Whereas the gesture clearly wasn’t deliberate, and Hartman admitted he does not wish to be a foul function mannequin for younger hockey gamers, there’s plenty of good popping out of it.
“It is enjoyable, it is fascinating however clearly [the gesture is] one thing Ryan Hartman’s not happy with, and we’re not happy with it as a corporation,” mentioned Wild coach Dean Evason. “However the cash raised … will probably be donated to charity and that is an actual constructive factor.”
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Black History Month events in the Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — From keynote speakers and dedicated discussions to live performances and museum exhibits, the Twin Cities is providing many ways for everyone to celebrate Black History.
Here is a list of scheduled events:
Black History Month Celebration 2025: Radical Joy and Self-Care in the Black Community
Black History Month: Henry Box Brown Movie
Black History Month artist Series
Young Rembrandts Interactive Drawing Class
The Black Market
Black History Month Dinner
The Sound of Gospel
Black History Month events hosted by the Minnesota Historical Society
Black History Month events at Macalester College
Paradise Blue
Diamond Dreams: The Toni Stone Legacy
What’s In Your Brand Toolkit
Black to the Future
Black history Month Showcase
Groovin’ Through History: A Black History Month DJ Dance
DRUMLine LIve
“Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery: MN African American History” Film Screening
Reflect Black: Black History Vendor Event
The Sound of (Black) Music
How Are You Feeling Mentally? Black Men’s Panel
Building Black Futures Webinar
- Feb. 26
- 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- Black Garnet Books, St. Paul
- Click here for more details.
Museums/Exhibits
Reviving Forgotten Treasures, Reviving Memories
Ebb/Flow: Pritika Chowdhry, Chotsani Elaine Dean and Courtney M. Leonard
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is hosting a series of events for Black History Month. Click here to see the museum’s full calendar.
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Ottawa Senators Fans Boo ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ Before Game vs. Minnesota Wild
When feelings are good between the United States and Canada, the traditional playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “O Canada” back-to-back before games between the two countries’ sports teams can generate goodwill between the nations.
It does not appear this is one of those times.
On Saturday, CTV in Canada captured footage of Ottawa Senators fans booing the American national anthem before their team’s home game against the Minnesota Wild—before switching to raucous applause for “O Canada.”
The booing comes on the heels of Saturday’s announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump that the United States would levy 25% and 10% tariffs on Canadian goods and energy, respectively—which Canada quickly moved to match.
China and Mexico were also hit with substantial tariffs, which will formally take effect Tuesday.
For all the trade-related saber-rattling roiling North America, only one country practiced protectionism on the ice Saturday: Canada’s Senators demolished the United States’s Wild 6–0.
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New video shows brutal assault at a Minnesota high school basketball game
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