In-person voting begins for the US presidential contest, kicking off the sprint to Election Day
In-person voting for the 2024 U.S. presidential election has begun in three states โ Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota, the home state of Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz.
Napheesa Collier's stellar play has led the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the WNBA
Napheesa Collier has raised her play even higher after helping the United States win its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
A cat named Drifter is safe after sneaking out and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly 8 weeks
A cat aptly named Drifter is safe at home after sneaking out and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly eight weeks.
Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are among former Michigan players suing NCAA and Big Ten Network
Former Michigan football stars Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are suing the NCAA and Big Ten Network with other former Wolverines players.
Harris turns to her favorite foods in effort to show a more private side and connect with voters
From snacking on nacho cheese Doritos to washing collard greens in the bathtub, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is revealing more about herself as a person.
Napheesa Collier scores 26 and Lynx overcome Caitlin Clark's 25-point night for 99-88 win over Fever
Napheesa Collier scored nine of her 26 points in the third quarter, Bridget Carleton made three 3-pointers in the final four minutes and the Minnesota Lynx overcame a 25-point night by Caitlin Clark to snap Indianaโs five-game winning streak with a 99-88 win over the Fever.
Did Taylor Swift create a new era for food bank donations?
Since last March, Taylor Swift has donated the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of meals to help feed the growing number of Americans grappling with rising food and housing costs.
In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins
Minnesota had a half-century-old process for permitting clean energy projects that could keep developers waiting over a year for approval.
From cybercrime to terrorism, FBI director says America faces many elevated threats 'all at once'
The head of the FBI says America is facing heightened threats from many corners at a time when law enforcement agencies are struggling.
Napheesa Collier scores 23, Courtney Williams 22 to lead Lynx to 98-87 win over Aces
Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added a season-high 22 and the Minnesota Lynx raced past the Las Vegas Aces 98-87.
Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris' VP pick
Kamala Harrisโ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will face a national audience when he headlines the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
Vikings DC Flores says he was hurt by Tagovailoa's sharp criticism but wishes Dolphins QB well
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores acknowledged he was stung by the sharp criticism of his coaching style from Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoaโs recent public assessment of their time together with the Dolphins.
What to know about Tim Walz's 1995 drunken driving arrest and how he responded
Now that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harrisโ running mate, his drunken driving arrest from 1995 in Nebraska โ long before he entered politics โ is getting renewed scrutiny.
Developers of stalled Minnesota copper-nickel mine plan studies that may lead to significant changes
The developers of a long-delayed copper-nickel mining project in northeastern Minnesota have announced plans for a series of studies over the next year on potential ways to improve environmental safeguards and make the mine more cost- and energy-efficient.
Democrats launch first paid ad campaign for the Harris-Walz ticket in battleground states
The Democratic National Committee is launching its first round of paid advertising in seven battleground states for the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign.
A win for the Harris-Walz ticket would also mean the country's first Native American female governor
If Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially steps down later this year to accept the position of U.S. vice president, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan would become the first Native woman to govern a state.
The Walz record: Abortion rights, free lunches for schoolkids, and disputes over a riot response
Gov. Tim Walz and his fellow Democrats have enacted big changes in the two years that theyโve had full control of the Minnesota Legislature, from expansions of abortion and LGBTQ+ rights to initiatives aimed at making life easier for families.
Harris-Walz vs. Trump-Vance: It's now an expanded battle for both the Sun Belt and Rust Belt
With both major party tickets now decided, the 2024 presidential general election campaign is set to play out as a 90-day sprint, and the Rust Belt and the Sun Belt are prime fronts.
Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a reimagined presidential race
The stage is set for an election that was unimaginable mere weeks ago when President Joe Biden was atop the Democratic ticket.
What polling shows about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris' new running mate
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harrisโ pick as her running mate, will need to introduce himself to the vast majority of Americans, according to recent polling.
Wild sign NHL rookie of the year runner-up, Brock Faber, to 8-year, $68 million contract extension
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin saw more than enough potential in Brock Faberโs rookie season to sign the defenseman to an eight-year, $68 million contract extension.
Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effect
Minnesota medical providers and public officials are preparing for the arrival of new patients before an Iowa law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect.
After years of fighting Iowa's strict abortion law, clinics also prepared to follow it
Iowa is set to join more than a dozen other states where abortion access has been sharply curbed since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Vikings' Addison contrite and remorseful following DUI arrest, finding respite in start of camp
Jordan Addison relished the start of training camp as much as anyone with the Minnesota Vikings.
Safeguarding the heartbeat: Native Americans in Upper Midwest protect their drumming tradition
When a small-town Minnesota high school banned its Native American drum group from performing at graduation, the hurt reverberated across Indigenous communities in the Upper Midwest.
UnitedHealth sticks to 2024 outlook despite strong quarter with costs from massive cyberattack high
UnitedHealth topped second-quarter forecasts but remains cautious about the year as it continues to eat costs from a massive cyberattack and deal with rising medical expenses.
2 more people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guilty
Two more people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the countryโs largest COVID-19-related fraud cases have pleaded not guilty.
Minnesota has continued its playoff momentum and is one of the top teams in the WNBA
Minessota picked up right where it left off in last year's playoffs and the Lynx are one of the top teams in the WNBA.
Severe weather wreaks havoc across the US โ from Midwest flooding to deadly Northeast storms
Severe weather over days has caused havoc and destruction across the U.S. That includes torrential rains and flooding in the Upper Midwest and powerful storms in the Northeast that left a least two people dead from falling trees.
Feds charge 5, including man acquitted at trial, with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with $120K
The U.S. Attorneyโs Office and the FBI have announced that five people, including a man acquitted at trial, have been charged with conspiring to bribe a juror in one of the countryโs largest COVID-19-related fraud cases with a bag of $120,000 in cash.
Swollen river claims house next to Minnesota dam as flooding and extreme weather grip the Midwest
A house that was teetering on the edge of an eroding riverbank near a Minnesota dam has collapsed into the river as extreme weather and flooding continue to grip the upper Midwest.
Iowa floodwaters breach levees as even more rain dumps onto parts of the Midwest
Severe storms with tornado warnings brought hail and heavy rain to parts of the Midwest as floodwaters breached levees in Iowa, creating dangerous conditions that prompted evacuations.
Midwestern flooding collapses a bridge, forces evacuations and kills at least 2
Flooding in the Midwestern U.S. has collapsed a railroad bridge and sent water surging around a dam after days of heavy rains that have forced hundreds of people to evacuate or be rescued.
Floodwaters inundate Minnesota towns while another storm transformed New Mexico village into a lake
Several small-town tourist meccas in northern Minnesota are inundated in floodwaters after heavy rain earlier this week, while another powerful storm turned a New Mexico village into a lake.
Judy Garland's hometown is raising funds to purchase stolen โWizard of Ozโ ruby slippers
Actress Judy Garland's hometown is raising money to recover a pair of ruby slippers she wore in โThe Wizard of Ozโ after it was stolen from a local museum and then turned over to an auction company.
Audit finds Minnesota agency's lax oversight fostered theft of $250M from federal food aid program
A watchdog report says a Minnesota state agencyโs inadequate oversight of a federal program that was meant to provide food to kids created the opportunities that led to the theft of $250 million in one of the countryโs largest pandemic aid fraud cases.
Natalie Darwitz is out as GM of Minnesota after building PWHL's first championship team
Natalie Darwitz's tenure is over as general manager of the PWHL champion Minnesota franchise following an internal and external review.
Bag of cash doesn't stop jurors from convicting 5 of 7 defendants in $40 million food fraud scheme
A jury has convicted five Minnesota residents and acquitted two others in a scheme to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to steal more than $40 million from a program meant to feed children.
Family of Minnesota man killed by police criticize local officials and seek federal intervention
The family of Rick Cobb II say they were mistreated by government officials and failed by a system that rarely holds law enforcement accountable.
Feds seek woman who left bag of $120,000 as bribe with promise of more at home of food fraud juror
Federal authorities in Minnesota are trying to determine who attempted to bribe a juror with a bag of cash containing $120,000 to get her to acquit seven defendants on charges of stealing more than $40 million from a program meant to feed children during the pandemic.
Mom and champion: Kendall Coyne enjoys full-circle moment in winning pro women's hockey title
Kendall Coyne Schofield enjoyed a full-circle moment in celebrating Minnesota beating Boston to win the Professional Women's Hockey League's first championship.
Minnesota beats Boston 3-0, wins inaugural Walter Cup as Professional Women's Hockey League champs
Minnesota won the inaugural championship of the Professional Womenโs Hockey League on Wednesday night, getting 17 saves from Nicole Hensley to beat Boston 3-0 in a winner-take-all Game 5 and claim the Walter Cup.
Towns, Edwards lift Wolves over Mavs 105-100 to avoid sweep in West finals
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 to avoid a sweep in the Western Conference finals.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each score 33 points as Mavs beat Wolves for 3-0 lead in West finals
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks made all the big plays late again, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
A Minnesota city will rewrite an anti-crime law seen as harming mentally ill residents
A Minnesota city and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement addressing allegations the city discriminated against mentally ill residents in enforcing an anti-crime law.
Nuggets are fifth straight NBA champ to falter in quest to repeat but maintain high hopes for future
Denver coach Michael Malone first broached the subject with his team in training camp, reminding them no NBA champion had won back-to-back titles since the Golden State Warriors did it in 2018.
Jess Healey's goal lifts Boston to 4-3 win vs Minnesota in 1st game of PWHL championship series
Jess Healey scored from the point late in the second period to lift Boston to a 4-3 win over Minnesota in the first game of the inaugural Walter Cup, the championship of the Professional Womenโs Hockey League Championship.
Will Brennan hits walk-off 3-run homer in the 9th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2
Will Brennan hit a three-run homer off Jhoan Duran with two outs in a wild ninth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers
People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz.
Jamal Murray tosses heat pack, Michael Malone screams at officials as Nuggets frustrated in Game 2
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray lost his cool on the bench and tossed a heat pack onto the court.
Minnesota lawmakers debate constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights
Minnesota lawmakers have launched their debate on far-reaching legislation that would amend the state's constitution to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights.
Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
White Sox drop to 3-22 as Julien hits 2 of Twins' 5 homers in 6-3 win for 4-game sweep
The Chicago White Sox dropped to 3-22, wasting a two-run lead and stretching their losing streak to a season-high seven with a 6-3 defeat to Minnesota as Edouard Julien hit two of the Twinsโ five solo home runs.
Michigan's QB battle among many in Big Ten that started in spring and will ramp up again in the fall
Big Ten quarterback competitions that started in the spring will carry over to the fall.
Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels
Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days.
States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards
A ruling that weakened a key part of the Voting Rights Act is spurring lawmakers in several states to enact state-level protections to plug gaps that the courts opened in the landmark federal law.
Wintry weather blankets New England and California mountains, storm expected in central regions
It may officially be spring, but wintry weather is blanketing the U.S. with New England and California seeing a mix of rain, heavy snow and gusty winds.
A second man is charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'
A second man has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in โThe Wizard of Oz,โ according to an indictment made public Sunday.
Facts about straw purchases of weapons, and what's being done to stop them
Itโs a scenario that plays out over and over again at American crime scenes: The investigation reveals that the shooter didnโt get his firearm legally from a store or gun show, but instead obtained it from someone who did.
The Democratic protest vote movement over the Israel-Hamas war spreads from Michigan to other states
An โuncommittedโ campaign protesting President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war is seeing success in other states.
Anthony Edwards scores 44, has spectacular last-second block as Wolves beat Pacers 113-111
Anthony Edwards matched his season high with 44 points, made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:11 remaining and came up with a spectacular block at the buzzer to give the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves a 113-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Minnesota is poised to give school resource officers clearer authority to use force
Minnesota lawmakers are on the verge of a compromise that will give police officers who work in schools clearer authority to use force.
Fear and loathing in a Super Tuesday state: Democrats angry at Biden back him anyway to stop Trump
Democratic voters in suburban Minneapolis seem far less interested in sending President Joe Biden a message of dissatisfaction with him than they are in keeping Republican Donald Trump from returning to the White House.
WNBA teams see increase in ticket sales after Caitlin Clark announces plans to enter draft
Soon after Caitlin Clark announced her plans to enter the WNBA draft, the Indiana Feverโs ticket offices got noticeably busier.
Caitlin Clark's 33-point game moves her past Lynette Woodard for the major college scoring record
Caitlin Clark has another career record on her astounding resume: the most points by any major college womenโs player to ever take the court.
Edwards scores 34 as Wolves beat Spurs 114-105 without Towns
Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, returning from an injury scare right before halftime, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-105 without All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns.
Eriksson Ek, Kaprizov score hat tricks, Wild get record-filled 10-7 victory over Canucks
Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov each had hat tricks and three assists for the Minnesota Wild, who faced a three-goal deficit in the second period before storming back with six unanswered goals and hanging on for a record-filled 10-7 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
2 officers, 1 first responder killed at the scene of a domestic call in Minnesota; suspect dead
Two police officers and a first responder were shot and killed early Sunday and a third officer was injured at a suburban Minneapolis home in an exchange of gunfire while responding to a call involving an armed man who had barricaded himself inside with family.
Purdue, reigning NCAA champion UConn headline the early list of top seeds for March Madness
Purdue claimed the top overall seed over reigning national champion Connecticut in the first look at the potential top 16 seeds for the NCAA Tournament.
First PWHL trade stuns and reminds women's hockey players about reality of professional ranks
Susanna Tapani, Sophie Jaques and Abby Cook all knew getting traded was a possibility upon joining the newly launched Professional Womenโs Hockey League.
Towns, Edwards help Timberwolves rally in second half for 121-100 victory over Clippers
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 24 points, Anthony Edwards added 23 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the second half for a 121-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in a matchup of two of the top teams in the Western Conference.
Globe breaks heat record for 8th straight month. Golfers get to play in Minnesota's 'lost winter'
The European climate agency says for the eighth straight month in January, Earth was record hot.
Top women's players, proud of PWHL's encouraging launch, get stage of their own at NHL All-Star week
For the first time, the NHL can boast bringing together the world's top professional players โ both men and women โ under one roof during its All-Star festivities in Toronto this week.
Police say Minnesota man dressed as delivery driver in home invasion turned triple homicide
A Minnesota man has been charged in a triple homicide after allegedly dressing as a package delivery driver to break into a home.
Minnesota lawmakers kick off debate on joining other states that permit physician-assisted suicide
The Minnesota Legislature has kicked off debate on whether to join the list of states that allow physician-assisted suicide.
UnitedHealth shares tumble after health care giant reports soaring medical costs in 4Q
UnitedHealth Group turned in a better-than-expected fourth quarter but surprised Wall Street with medical costs that soared 16%.
East-leading Celtics hold off West's best Timberwolves in OT, improve to 18-0 at home
Jayson Tatum scored 45 points โ 14 of them in the fourth quarter and another 12 in overtime โ as the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-120 in a matchup of the two conference leaders to remain perfect at home.
Ken Klee happily trades Costa Rican vacation for coaching pro women's hockey team in Minnesota
Ken Klee happily traded a vacation in Costa Rica for the opportunity to coach the newly launched Professional Women's Hockey League franchise in Minnesota.
Caitlin Clark becomes Big Ten's all-time assist leader, No. 4 Iowa women beat Minnesota 94-71
Caitlin Clark became the Big Tenโs all-time assist leader and the fourth-ranked Iowa women beat Minnesota 94-71.
Woman sues dentist after 4 root canals, 8 dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit
A Minnesota woman has sued her dentist after receiving four root canals, eight dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit that she says led to her disfigurement.
Timberwolves hand LeBron-less Lakers 4th straight loss, 118-111
Anthony Edwards had 27 points to steady Minnesota and the Timberwolves beat Los Angeles 118-111 on Thursday to hand the Lakers โ with LeBron James sitting out on the second night of back-to-back games โ their fourth straight loss.
James Patterson awards $500 bonuses to 600 employees at independent bookstores
Hundreds of employees at independent bookstores, from Chapter One in Victoria, Minnesota, to The Cloak & Dagger in Princeton, New Jersey, will be receiving $500 holiday bonuses from author James Patterson.
AFC boasts a record number of winning teams and NFC filled with losing teams
In a season when much of the NFL is clustered around break even, the AFC can boast a record number of winning teams headed into Week 15 while NFC has the most teams ever on the losing side.