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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.

What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day

Minnesota voters will decide on Election Day how to award the state’s 10 presidential electoral votes, including whether to promote their two-term governor to the vice presidency. Minnesota briefly loomed as a possible presidential battleground in 2024,

4-H youth shine at Minnesota State Fair

By Scout Nelson This year’s Minnesota State Fair was a vibrant showcase of talent and hard work, with over 4,300 4-H members from across the state participating. These young individuals displayed an a

WATCH HERE: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in Manitowoc

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WKOW) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is back in the Badger State on Monday, with stops planned in Manitowoc and Waukesha. Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will encourage Wisconsinites to vote early for Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats up and down the ballot, according to the campaign.

Manhunt in Minnesota for parolee accused of killing pregnant ex-wife

ST. PAUL, Minn. (TNND) — A manhunt is underway in Minnesota for a man accused of killing his pregnant ex-wife while he was out on parole for a previous murder.

How Minnesota United dug out of a huge hole and made the MLS Cup Playoffs

The Loons shook everything up, endured a brutal, eight-game stretch and landed in a playoff series against Real Salt Lake that many think they can win.

Puerto Rican Minnesota lawmaker slams Trump campaign MSG comedian

The state’s only representative of Puerto Rican descent said the comments should serve as “a wakeup call” for Puerto Ricans, Latinos and all marginalized communities.

Van Orden Demands Accountability from USDA Following Pure Prairie Poultry Bankruptcy

Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), along with Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Randy Feenstra (IA-04), penned a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack following Pure Prairie Poultry’s (PPP) bankruptcy that resulted in nearly 50 farmers and more than two million chickens throughout Wisconsin,

Charges: Itasca County woman filled out ballot on dead mother’s behalf

Miller said her mother "was an avid Donald Trump supporter and had wanted to vote for Trump in this election" but died before an absentee ballot could be received, according to the complaint.

Research highlights challenges in AI-assisted clinical decision-making

A collaborative team of researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School, Stanford University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the University of Virginia has studied how well doctors use GPT-4—an artificial intelligence (AI) large language model system—for diagnosing patients.

Poll: Harris, Trump remain in tight race in Minnesota as finish line nears

The latest MinnPost/Embold Research poll shows Kamala Harris hanging onto a slight lead over Donald Trump in the presidential race.

Charges: MN voter accused of fraud said dead mother was 'avid' Trump supporter

A Minnesota woman has admitted to submitting two absentee ballots, with criminal charges alleging she told investigators her mother died shortly before being able to cast her vote for former President Donald Trump. Danielle Christine Miller, 50, of Nashwauk, is facing three felony charges in connection with the allegations.

JASON LEWIS: Don’t Overlook Tim Walz’s Radical Education Record

In between gaffes, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been wearing his education bona fides on his sleeve. He frequently mentions

Early Colts vs Vikings Predictions, Picks, and Odds for SNF Week 9

While Indianapolis is one of the more baffling teams in the league, bringing a 4-4 SU record into primetime, there’s no doubt among bettors who their champion is. The Colts carry a 7-1 ATS mark in those opening eight outings and are getting plenty of points in Minnesota this Sunday.

Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings picks, predictions: Who wins NFL Week 9 game?

NFL Week 9 odds, picks, predictions, TV and streaming information for Sunday Night Football game between Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings.

Colts HC on If Anthony Richardson Will Start vs. Vikings: We're Evaluating Everything

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen did not confirm whether quarterback Anthony Richardson would be the starter next week after his shaky

Stearns County woman pleads guilty to Polk County methamphetamine crimes

Sonja Robin Plantz, 42, pleaded guilty to felony first-degree sale of at least 17 grams of methamphetamine in a 90-day period and misdemeanor fourth-degree driving while under the influence of a controlled substance.

Minnesota vs. Illinois Nov. 2 Tickets & Start Time

The Minnesota Golden Gophers will meet another Big Ten foe when they visit the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Trying to see Minnesota square off against Illinois in person?

Minnesota United visits Real Salt Lake in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs

BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota United visits Real Salt Lake in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. RSL is 12-6-9 in Western Conference play. RSL has an 8-3 record in matches decided by one goal. United is 12-9-6 in Western Conference games. United is 8-3-1 when it scores a pair of goals.

Pittsburgh brings losing streak into game against Minnesota

Pittsburgh is 1-2-0 in home games and 3-6-1 overall. The Penguins rank eighth in league play with 30 total goals (averaging 3.0 per game). Minnesota has a 5-1-2 record overall and a 4-1-1 record in road games. The Wild have gone 4-1-1 when scoring a power-play goal.

32 things we learned in NFL Week 8: Who's on a Halloween hot streak?

NFL Week 8 proved to be ghastly for several teams, but a handful of groups are striking fear into others this Halloween season.

Chase Hall Is the Buzzy New Artist You Need to Know

He paints large-scale canvases with coffee, examining mixed-race identity in America. And his future is blindingly bright.

Trump Rally Speaker Tony Hinchcliffe Calls Puerto Rico ‘Floating Island Of Garbage’—Campaign, GOP Lawmakers React

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, one of the openers for former President Donald Trump at his Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday, referred to Puerto Rico as “a floating island of garbage,” a joke that drew immediate criticism from Democrats and two Florida Republicans—and led Trump’s campaign to distance itself.

Longest-Tenured Minnesota Twins Players... For a Little Longer

Two World Series games are already complete. In theory, the World Series could be over as early as Tuesday night. If it needs to go to a Game 7, it would be on Friday night. When the World Series is over,

How to negotiate with your real estate agent

Full-service agents in Minnesota have typically charged 5% to 6%. A settlement earlier this year aims to make it less expensive to buy and sell a home.

Walz and Ocasio-Cortez play video games on Twitch

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, played video games and talked politics in a stream on Twitch with less than two weeks

NFC North watch: Recapping the Lions division in Week 8

A look around the NFC North and how the teams fared in Week 8. Detroit Lions. After beating the Minnesota Vikings and taking the first-place spot in the NFC North, the Lions did n

'Bad policy': Minnesota lawmaker says Walz gas tax increase will hurt lower-income residents the most

A Minnesota Republican lawmaker is slamming his governor, Tim Walz, over "bad" and "lazy" tax policy pertaining to the state's excise tax on gasoline, which the lawmaker indicated hurts lower-income residents in his state the most.

Close to record highs Monday, Tuesday

Here is your Sunday evening forecast for October 27, 2024 from Minnesota’s Weather Authority and Meteorologist Matt Serwe.Even though it is the end of October, it is rare to see record highs in the Twin Cities in the 70s.

Grading the Twins’ Most Recent Trades with the 2024 World Series Teams

As the Yankees and Dodgers prepare to square off in the 2024 World Series, it’s a perfect time to evaluate how two recent trades with these perennial contenders have played out for the Twins. While the trades differed in size and scope,

Minnesota Chamber announces winner of 'Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota' contest

M's Scotch Magic Tape edged out Action Manufacturing's Action Trackchair, Red Wing Shoe Company's Beckman Boot, and Midwest Floating Island's Innovative National Aquarium Wetland

Tracking the hours before a young Minnesota woman became a murder victim

Alex Pennig, 32, was shot dead in her St. Paul, Minnesota, apartment. Detectives used surveillance footage to piece together her final moments.

Duluth woman identified in fatal I-35 crash

ESKO — The Minnesota State Patrol has released the name of a Duluth woman killed Saturday in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 35. Rebecca Ann Peterson, 41, died after she lost control of the Honda Pilot she was driving northbound near County Road 61 at the border of Carlton and St. Louis counties.

Chaffee's next chapter with Tampa Bay

Chaffee has skated on the second, third and fourth lines for Tampa Bay head coach Jon Cooper already this season, contributing two goals and two assists through eight games. Chaffee deflected home the game-opening goal in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Washington Capitals.

How Is Julius Randle Fitting In In Minnesota

Through three games overall this season, Randle has been exactly what Minnesota has hoped he would be. Randle's aggressive scoring has shined.

Stauber announces infrastructure funding for Duluth, Pine River airports

WASHINGTON — Congressman Pete Stauber announced Monday, Oct. 21, $1,000,000 to help fund the replacement of the existing Air Traffic Control Tower at Duluth International Airport, which is one of the oldest in the country, and $1,140,000 to replace a general aviation terminal building at the Pine River Regional Airport.

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