State Sen. Omar Fateh to run for mayor of Minneapolis
Fateh, 34, became the first Somali American and first Muslim to serve in the Senate when he was first elected in 2020.
RandBall: Experience is fueling Minnesota sports greatness. Will Gophers women’s basketball be next?
The Vikings, Timberwolves, Lynx and Gophers football team are among those who are ascending thanks to veteran steadiness. Dawn Plitzuweit’s squad, with an influx of transfers and a year of internal maturation,
NFL Best Bets and Player Props for Week 7: A.J. Brown Beats Up On Weak Giants Secondary
See our favorite NFL player props and best bets for Week 7, featuring A.J. Brown odds and Justin Jefferson odds.
Sabrina Ionescu hit the ‘biggest shot of my career,’ but the Liberty star isn’t done yet
"Not everyone can take those big shots and make them. She can." Ionescu's timely 3 put the Liberty up 2-1 in the WNBA Finals.
Hockey history: Documenting the Minnesota North Stars
Minnesota has a complicated history with its connection to hockey, dating back to the Minnesota North Star's departure to Dallas.
Extreme fire risk issued for most of Minnesota
Every county in Minnesota, except two, has been issued a red flag warning Thursday morning as dry conditions continue to pose a fire risk.
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.
Lions’ injury report offers mostly good news, but Brian Branch limited
Carlton Davis is expected to be available in Minnesota, while Frank Ragnow and Kevin Zeitler got rest days on Wednesday.
Minnesota Republican Party sues Hennepin County over election judges list
A state law requires each county in Minnesota select election judges from lists provided by the Republican and Democratic parties. A lawsuit claims Hennepin County violated state statute by not selecting judges from a GOP list.
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.
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.
RB Cam Akers returns to Vikings after trade with Texans
The Vikings acquired running back Cam Akers and a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026 from the Texans in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in 2026.
WNBA Finals games today: What to know for Liberty vs. Lynx on Wednesday
The New York Liberty even the series against the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals. Here's what to know for Wednesday's Game 3.
With an assist from Marc-Andre Fleury, inside the Wild’s Filip Gustavsson’s perfectly aimed goalie goal
Gustavsson caught the puck with his trapper for his 27th save, dropped it in his blue crease, took aim and sailed a beauty the length of the ice for a bull’s-eye — the final goal in a 4-1 Wild win. It was the first goalie goal in team history and Gustavsson is the 15th goaltender in NHL regular season history to score a goalie goal.
Control of the Minnesota House is up for grabs this fall. Here are 14 races to watch
While all seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives are on the ballot this fall, just a fraction are taking up the focus and much of the fundraising for the major parties.
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.