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Ag leaders voice concerns over negative impacts of tariffs proposed in presidential election

Midwestern agricultural leaders say they are concerned new tariffs being suggested by former President Donald Trump as part of his re-election bid could result in a damaging trade war. They say it could cost the corn and soybeans billions of dollars.

Candidates for Minnesota Supreme Court can’t have suspended law license, justices rule

A perennial candidate for Minnesota's highest court lost a petition to get on this year's ballot because she is not considered "learned in the law," a panel of substitute Supreme Court justices ruled.

Think tank gives Walz’ Minnesota a failing grade economic policy

A newly released analysis of fiscal policy ranked all 50 states with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ state coming in first and Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in last.

Five things to know this week about Minnesota college football

Minnesota Morris and Northwestern (St. Paul) were both undefeated when they met last year and that one turned into a 42-39 slugfest.

MLBTR Podcast: Changes In Minnesota, Cubs’ Prospect Depth, And Possibilities For The O’s

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts!

Giants LT Andrew Thomas likely to miss rest of season after Lisfranc surgery

An already distressed Giants offense is taking a massive hit. Left tackle Andrew Thomas underwent successful surgery Wednesday morning to repair a Lisfranc injury in his foot that will likely end his season.

State announces next steps for businesses looking to add EV charging stations

Businesses interested in owning and operating EV charging stations can now apply for $47 million in grant dollars, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The funds will be used to build and maintain EV fast charging stations primarily along I-90,

Twin Cities high school sub accused of reenacting George Floyd's murder in class

The principal of Woodbury High School plans to meet with students on Wednesday after a substitute teacher allegedly reenacted the murder of George Floyd in class.

Much of western Minnesota placed under a red flag warning

As Minnesota continues to move into colder weather, dry conditions are also on the rise, triggering another red flag warning in the state.

Hennepin Co. to re-try man in killing of Deshaun Hill after Minnesota Supreme Court denies to review overturned conviction

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Tuesday it is seeking to re-try a man accused of killing a Minneapolis high school student-athlete in 2022.

On brink of WNBA championship, Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve enjoying her ‘finest’ year

It took all of two practices in April for Cheryl Reeve to truly believe that this might work. The new pieces she had acquired through the WNBA offseason — not through high-profile signings or super-team denominations — and the remaining players developed in Minneapolis over the past few years might actually pan out in a way that felt like seasons past.

Boston Fleet release their 2024-25 schedule, with the opener at Toronto Nov. 30

The home opener for the local PWHL team will be a Walter Cup Final rematch against the Minnesota Frost Dec. 4 at Tsongas Center.

Gov. Walz announces additional hurricane recovery support

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday, October 15, that Minnesota will be sending more personnel and supplies to South Carolina to assist in recovery efforts following damages caused by Hurricane Helene.

Walz presents Harris plan for rural voters as campaign tries to chip at Trump’s edge

The Harris-Walz plan that the Minnesota governor will announce on Tuesday includes a focus on improving rural health care.

Election 2024 voting timeline and key dates in Minnesota explained

The key dates on the election calendar, including post-election events that end with the meeting of the members of the Electoral College.

Minnesota hunters take aim at program allowing farmers to shoot large numbers of deer

In a pocket of western Minnesota, where many hunters can only take one deer, three farms have DNR permission to harvest 65 or more in response to crop damage.

Minnesota vs. Maryland Football Tickets, How to Watch & Game Info - Oct. 26

How to watch the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Maryland Terrapins Oct. 26 college football game with tickets, start time, TV channel and live streaming information.

Vance attacks Walz while in Minnesota for a fundraiser

JD Vance visited Minnesota, the home state of his VP rival Monday for a fundraiser where he criticized Gov. Tim Walz for his response to the violence that followed the murder of George Floyd in

While Minnesota’s cannabis industry wades through regulations, Wisconsin’s accelerates without many

A greater diversity of THC products is available for sale in Minnesota’s neighbor to the east, including some highly potent items.

Projected Lineup: Oct. 15 vs. Minnesota

Brandon Saad was not with the St. Louis Blues for their season-opening road trip as he stayed home awaiting the arrival of his third child. On Friday, Lyra Wozniak Saad arrived. Now, Brandon Saad will be back in the Blues lineup,

Ex-Husky Ezekiel Turner happy to be back in Seattle with Seahawks

But he was released by San Francisco in August, which then led him to Houston, where he spent the first month of the year on the Texans’ practice squad, elevated once and playing 13 snaps on special teams in a game against Minnesota. But with Houston ...

32 things we learned in NFL Week 6: NFC North dominance escalates

NFL Week 6 provided several significant challenges for rookie quarterbacks, and not every first-year passer cleared the bar. But the NFC North certainly did.

Pumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds wins California contest

Travis Gienger, of Anoka, Minnesota, beat his closest competitor by 6 pounds (2.7 kilograms) to clinch the victory at the 51st World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, south of San

Minnesota pumpkin grower wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Minnesota's Travis Gienger won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California for the second year in a row, with his pumpkin Rudy taking home the grand prize.

Woman dead, man seriously injured in western Minnesota crash

A report from the State Patrol said an 83-year-old Fergus Falls woman was traveling eastbound on MN Highway 210 in a Chrysler Sebring in Breckenridge Township when her vehicle collided with a Ford F-150 driving westbound.

Minnesota horticulture teacher retains title at annual California biggest-pumpkin contest

Travis Gienger, of Anoka, Minnesota, beat his closest competitor by 6 pounds (2.7 kilograms) to clinch the victory at the 51st World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off.

Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NFL Week 7 game?

NFL Week 7 odds, picks, predictions, TV and streaming information for the Sunday football game between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Minnesota & Iowa: What’s open, closed

(ABC 6 News) – Indigenous Peoples’ Day, previously Columbus Day, is being celebrated on Monday in Minnesota and Iowa.

Minnesota woman helps Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Georgia

PLYMOUTH, Minn. — The Red Cross is sending volunteers from Minnesota to some of the Southern communities hit hardest by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Susan Sparling-Micks returned this weekend to her home in Plymouth after two weeks in Georgia.

Conservative Activist Seizes on Passages From Harris Book

A report by Christopher Rufo says the Democratic presidential nominee copied five short passages for her 2009 book on crime. A plagiarism expert said the lapses were not serious.

Midday switch at MPR: Cathy Wurzer turns over Minnesota Now to Nina Moini

Nina Moini will take over the hourlong noon broadcast, Minnesota Public Radio announced Monday. Moini, who has been with MPR News since 2017, will begin her new hosting duties in mid-November.

Control of state House could hinge on a sleepy district outside Duluth

Control of the Minnesota House of Representatives could come down to one race in a district outside Duluth, where first-term Republican Natalie Zeleznikar is being challenged by Democratic retired judge Mark Munger.

Minnesota's Napheesa Collier shares heartfelt moment with deaf fan after WNBA Finals game

The WNBA Finals have been filled with intense action, and Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier continues to be at the center of it all. After leading her team in a critical victory

Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Minnesota: What’s open, closed

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, previously Columbus Day, is being celebrated on Monday in Minnesota.

Tim Walz roasted over appearing to struggle to load shotgun at hunting event: ‘So much for being military badass’

Democratic VP hopeful Tim Walz tried to showcase his hyped-up firearm skills at a hunting event Saturday, but detractors quickly seized on his apparent struggles to load a Beretta A400

Do the Vikings play today? Schedule, time, channel for next Minnesota football game

Here's everything to know about the Vikings next game, including opponent, start time and more, after a bye in Week 6.

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