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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.

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.

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.

Three keys to the Minnesota Vikings’ 31-29 loss to the Detroit Lions

After the Vikings defense forced a three-and-out, sacking Goff on third down for emphasis, the offense needed to sustain a drive with 4:16 left. But the Vikings went three-and-out, too. On third-and-4, Darnold overthrew Justin Jefferson and they had to punt. Given more than two minutes and needing only a field goal to win, Goff delivered.

Detroit Lions jump to first place in NFC after 'great team win' over Minnesota Vikings

See what the NFL world and Lions fans are saying about Detroit's last-second 31-29 win over the Minnesota Vikings to move to first place in the NFC.

Vikings coach praises Jared Goff after Lions QB’s near-flawless performance

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell and Lions quarterback Jared Goff spent the 2020 season together with the Los Angeles Rams.

WNBA Finals score and live updates: Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Game 5 predictions, odds, how to watch

Follow live coverage of today’s WNBA winner-take-all Game 5 clash between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty

Watch Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty free live stream: WNBA Finals Game 5

The WNBA Finals are in a winner-take-all Game 5 with the New York Liberty hosting the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, Oct. 20.

Lions vs. Vikings score: Jake Bates hits game-winning FG, Detroit delivers Minnesota first loss of season

The Detroit Lions have taken over first place in the NFC North, thanks to the heroics of Jake Bates and Jared Goff. Bates drilled a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds to play to give the Lions a thrilling 31-29 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in a thrilling NFC North battle that saw two of the NFL's best team engage in a shootout.

Lions vs. Vikings score today: Live updates, highlights from NFC North fight

The Detroit Lions are on the road in NFL Week 7 vs. the undefeated Minnesota Vikings in an NFC North game. Follow for live updates and highlights.

Minnesota United cruises past St. Louis City on final day of MLS regular season

Before Saturday’s game against St. Louis City, Minnesota United already knew that it had clinched a playoff spot. With a 4-1 win in the regular season’s final match, the Loons also clinched a spot in the first round of the playoffs, avoiding the 8-vs-9 wild-card game that looked like Minnesota’s likely destination for most of the season.

How to watch Packers vs. Texans NFL Week 7: Time, TV channel, FREE live stream

Sneaky Super Bowl hopefuls collide at historic Lambeau Field on Sunday afternoon, as C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans visit Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers.

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