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New laws in Minnesota that go into effect on Jan. 1: List

From concert ticket prices, to a ban on binary triggers on guns - here are some of the new laws that will take effect on Jan. 1.

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.

Minnesota mom giving away special locks to help keep kids with autism safe

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota mother is on a mission to protect children with autism and ease the burden on their families. Sheletta Brundidge has three children with autism. She says her 9-year-old son, Daniel, has tried to escape the house at every possible chance for most of his life, a very common impulse for kids with autism.

Sacramento hosts Minnesota in conference matchup

Sacramento and Minnesota will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference foes. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season for the two teams.

Students vote early at University of Minnesota pop-up polling place following law change

By Ellie Roth, Minnesota Public Radio News A crush of students and Minneapolis residents visited a pop-up voting site at the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus on Tuesday.

Yes, Minnesota Is in Play for Trump

Minnesota has long been seen as a Democratic stronghold, and on the surface, that makes sense. In 1984, we famously stood alone as the only state to resist Ronald Reagan’s landslide, voting for our hometown kid, Walter Mondale.

Minnesota Lynx enter offseason with five starters ready for 2025

Courtney Williams, Bridget Carleton, Alanna Smith, Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier will continue with the team following a five-game WNBA final series.

Portion of bypass near Willmar, Minnesota, closed in apparent arrest of shooting suspect

Willmar Senior High school briefly locked down Tuesday afternoon due to an "external threat," and a portion of the Highway 71/23 Bypass southeast of Willmar is closed. Various law enforcement vehicles and at least one ambulance are in the area.

Minnesota I-494 project awarded $138 million in federal funding

ST.PAUL — Minnesota has received $138 million in federal funding to help with unfinished and new construction on Interstate 494, Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday.

Offseason Outlook: Minnesota Twins

The Twins enraged fans by slashing roughly $30MM of payroll after finally breaking their postseason losing streak last year, only

University of Minnesota postpones Anthony Fauci lecture following protests

The decision to postpone Fauci’s lecture was made in response to “unexpected and complicated incidents” over the past 24 hours, a university spokesman said.

Minnesota DNR sues Lake County to stop resort expansion near the Boundary Waters

The county ignored its own lakeshore protection rules when it gave permission for the expansion at the Silver Rapids Resort, the agency said.

Watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers free live stream

The second game of the NBA’s opening night on Tuesday, Oct. 22 involves the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

One Key Offseason Question the Minnesota Twins Face at Each Position

The Twins and their front office face uncertainty across the roster as they look ahead to the offseason soon to get underway. Here's one question they need to answer at each position. From mapping out their future around the infield to finding payroll relief wherever possible,

Minnesota wildfire that closed state forest now 20% contained

A wildfire in the Chengwatana State Forest in eastern Minnesota is now 20% contained, according to fire officials.

Highs drop to 70s in Twin Cities Tuesday, with greater cooldown coming

Wednesday will be sunny, with highs falling to the mid-50s, just about average for this time of year. After that, highs will bounce between the 50s and 60s through the weekend. We have another chance to break our dry streak on Thursday. Next week, another brief warm-up is likely.

Open van of unattended ballots called 'totally unacceptable' by Minnesota secretary of state

Hennepin County reportedly fires driver, grapples with election security questions after open trunk full of ballots was found unattended in Edina

Submit your spooky house for the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Halloween contest

Submissions are due Oct. 29. Real estate reporter Alex Chhith will review the submissions and choose a winner, to be announced on Halloween. Runners-up will be featured as well.

Anthony Fauci, leader in government response to COVID, to deliver lecture at University of Minnesota tonight

In addition to being a key member of the White House’s COVID-19 response team, Fauci, 83, was director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 1984 to 2022.

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve criticizes referees, says WNBA title was stolen

Coach Cheryl Reeve took aim at referees after the Minnesota Lynx lost to the New York Liberty in the final game of the 2024 WNBA Finals, saying that the crown was "stolen" from her players.

Costly data demands leave some Minnesota school districts frustrated

Some district leaders say they’ve been inundated with huge data requests that appear politically motivated and can be massively expensive and difficult to decipher. At least one school board has asked lawmakers to help slow a “runaway train.

TWENTYMAN: Breaking down two of Detroit's biggest plays vs. Minnesota

Tim Twentyman takes a closer look at two of Detroit's biggest plays vs. the Vikings and how unselfish blocking played a key role.

Rumor Has It That the Glensheen Mansion Is One of the Most Talked About Estates in Minnesota

The Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, Minnesota, is a historic home known for its architecture and the infamous 1977 murders of Elisabeth Congdon and her

A Minnesota farmer and a college student walk a mile in each other’s news

This election season, MPR News invited its audience to learn more about people on the other side of the political spectrum through an initiative called “Walk a Mile in My News.” Two of our participants,

Why Minnesota Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve Said The WNBA Title Was ‘Stolen’

A controversial call against the Lynx in the waning seconds of regulation led to the Liberty sending Game 5 to overtime and winning a franchise first WNBA title.

Here’s how the best teams performed in one of Minnesota’s most loaded high school swim meets

The top four ranked teams in Class 2A and top nine squads in Class 1A competed in the True Team state meet Saturday at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center at the University of Minnesota.

Minnesota Lynx coach says WNBA championship 'stolen' by foul call in New York Liberty game

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA championship "was stolen from us" after the team lost in overtime against the New York Liberty on Sunday night.

St. Paul duck hunter, 76, dies in water accident on northwestern Minnesota lake

A 76-year-old duck hunter from St. Paul was found dead after an apparent water accident last weekend in northwestern Minnesota.

Minnesota Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve Says WNBA Title Was ‘Stolen’ Due to Poor Officiating

In the immediate aftermath of her team’s Game 5 loss in the WNBA Finals, Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve was not in the mood to pull punches. The Lynx lost 67-62 in overtime to the New York Liberty in the winner-take-all game on Sunday, October 20.

Will abortion rights supporters propel Minnesota DFL candidates to victory?

In 2022, the Supreme Court had just overturned abortion rights, helping Minnesota Democrats secure a rare DFL trifecta. Will it hold?

Clean your boats. Another Minnesota lake has zebra mussels.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said that zebra mussels have been found in Washington County.

After adding tech during the pandemic, Minnesota schools ask voters to pay more

School leaders know tax levies can be hard to sell to voters in a presidential election year. But they say they need money for educational and safety technology.

Coach Cheryl Reeve says WNBA title was ‘stolen’ from Minnesota Lynx during complaints about officiating

Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA championship was “stolen” from the Lynx during her complaints about the officiating Sunday night.

Los Angeles Rams vs. Minnesota Vikings: Date, kick-off time, stream info and how to watch the NFL on DAZN

Game week eight kicks off on Thursday as the Minnesota Vikings head to play the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. The Vikings will be

East-central Minnesota wildfire continues to burn in Chengwatana State Forest

A state forest in central Minnesota remains closed Monday due to an active wildfire. Fifteen firefighters from New Mexico began fighting the Evergreen Forest Fire in Chengwatana State Forest Sunday. They joined Minnesota firefighters who had been battling the blaze since it started on Thursday.

Minnesota Lynx fans celebrate historic year for women’s sports despite WNBA Finals loss

It was a record-breaking season for the WNBA. The first three games each had over a million viewers on average, with the audience growing for each contest. The series set both the overall attendance record for a WNBA Finals as well as the average attendance mark.

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