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Minnesota takes home win streak into matchup with Utah

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April 12, 2025

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Minnesota takes home win streak into matchup with Utah

Utah Jazz (17-64, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (48-33, seventh in the Western Conference)

Minneapolis; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota hosts Utah looking to continue its four-game home winning streak.

The Timberwolves have gone 10-5 against division opponents. Minnesota scores 114.3 points while outscoring opponents by 5.0 points per game.

The Jazz are 8-43 in Western Conference play. Utah has an 8-41 record against opponents over .500.

The Timberwolves’ 15.1 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.2 more made shots on average than the 14.9 per game the Jazz give up. The Jazz are shooting 45.5% from the field, 0.5% lower than the 46.0% the Timberwolves’ opponents have shot this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Timberwolves. Julius Randle is averaging 19.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists over the past 10 games.

Walker Kessler is averaging 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds and 2.4 blocks for the Jazz. Brice Sensabaugh is averaging 3.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 8-2, averaging 120.4 points, 45.8 rebounds, 28.6 assists, 6.5 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 50.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.9 points per game.

Jazz: 1-9, averaging 109.8 points, 43.2 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 8.1 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 42.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 132.1 points.

INJURIES: Timberwolves: Joe Ingles: day to day (personal).

Jazz: Walker Kessler: day to day (concussion), Lauri Markkanen: out (knee), Isaiah Collier: day to day (groin), KJ Martin: day to day (illness), John Collins: day to day (ankle), Taylor Hendricks: out for season (fibula), Elijah Harkless: day to day (groin), Jordan Clarkson: out for season (foot), Cody Williams: out for season (illness).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Embattled Utah Rep. Trevor Lee loses county GOP convention — but wins enough support to make primary

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April 18, 2026

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Embattled Utah Rep. Trevor Lee loses county GOP convention — but wins enough support to make primary

Earlier in the week, House Speaker Mike Schultz said lawmakers asked the attorney general to investigate allegations of fraud and bribery against Lee.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, running for reelection, addresses delegates during the Davis County Republican Party nominating convention at Syracuse High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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A new bar brings the Himalayas to the foot of Big Cottonwood Canyon

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20 hours ago

April 18, 2026

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A new bar brings the Himalayas to the foot of Big Cottonwood Canyon

Also from Utah Eats: A Utah baker ends his run on a Food Network competition; Lucky Slice’s territory grows.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Yeti, a Himalayan-themed bar in Cottonwood Heights, is pictured on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

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Zion National Park closes popular trail during ongoing search and rescue operation – KSLNewsRadio

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April 17, 2026

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Zion National Park closes popular trail during ongoing search and rescue operation – KSLNewsRadio

FILE: An entrance to Zion National Park is pictured on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. The West Rim and Angel’s Landing Trails are temporarily closed in Zion National Park for an ongoing search and rescue operation. (Ravel Call, Deseret News)

(Ravel Call, Deseret News)

SALT LAKE CITY — The West Rim and Angel’s Landing Trails are temporarily closed in Zion National Park for an ongoing search and rescue operation.

According to park officials, an incident occurred on the Angels Landing trail at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17.

At the time of publication, emergency services and search and rescue officials were on the scene.