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Gopher football unveils new uniforms The Gophers will have a new uniform when they play their first match in the fall — in the program's first redesign since 2018. 2H ago 00:34

Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel performing at Mall of America The famed, bushy-tailed fan of watersports will be performing shows at the Bloomington mall over the weekend. 2H ago 00:32

Bungalow Club presents market for spring favorites The Spring Makers Market is being held this Saturday along Lake Street. 2H ago 04:47

Janet Jackson, '50s cars and more June entertainment best bets Phil Thompson shares some of the most desirable tickets for the month of June in the Twin Cities. 2H ago 04:46

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Gopher football unveils new uniforms for 2024 season This fall, Gopher football players will be wearing new uniforms for the first time in six seasons. 2H ago

Natalie Darwitz reportedly out as PWHL Minnesota GM days after team's inaugural championship win Hockey legend Natalie Darwitz will no longer lead PWHL Minnesota, according to the New York Times. The move comes just days after the team's historic win in the league's inaugural championship. 3H ago

Bloomberg joins Lore-Rodriguez group for in-dispute purchase of Timberwolves, AP source says Billionaire media magnate and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has agreed to partner with Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez on their in-dispute attempt to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves. 13H ago

Yankees beat Twins 8-5 for 8th straight win for series sweep Trent Grisham homered and had three RBIs, doubling his totals in both categories, and the New York Yankees completed a season sweep of the Minnesota Twins with an 8-5 victory for their eighth straight win. 13H ago

Jake Birdwell, Minnesota's top-ranked high school golfer, is upping his putting game Jake Birdwell, he top-ranked high school golfer in Minnesota, won the individual state championship last season. 18H ago

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How did Twin Cities Pride get started? It's one of the nation's largest pride celebrations, but as Andy Otto with Twin Cities Pride explains, it wasn't always that way. 14H ago

Why do men have a lower life expectancy? June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women. Jun 5

Who is responsible for cleaning up roadkill and how do they dispose of it? If you grew up across Minnesota or Wisconsin, there's a good chance you've either had your own encounter with a deer on the road or have a story connected to a friend or family member. Jun 4

What's the best credit card for travel perks? The summer travel season is now in full swing. And while the average cost of a flight is down compared to last year, there are still ways to save. May 28

How common is boat ownership in Minnesota compared to the rest of the U.S.? Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories. May 27

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Red Lake Nation College holds grand opening event in downtown Minneapolis The first Tribal college and university in a major U.S. city will have its grand opening Thursday in Minneapolis. 4H ago

Father Mike Sullivan's jams and jellies help fund Rogers food shelf Father Mike Sullivan has been pastor of St. Joseph The Worker in Maple Grove for 24 years and making homemade sweet spreads for almost as long. Jun 5

Mothers who lost loved ones to suicide share their story, hope to break stigma Loss of any kind is hard, but losing someone to suicide can be especially complicated, and knowing how to support someone through it can be tough too. Jun 5

Edina pastor reflects during Pride Month: "God did not make a mistake, you are perfect" Yolanda Denson-Byers is where she always knew she would be. Her vocation is head pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Edina. Jun 3

Wayzata teens found nonprofit to find solutions to reduce school shootings School safety is top of mind for a group of Wayzata teenagers. So much so, they founded a nonprofit meant to reduce school shootings and gun violence. Jun 2

All Minnesota contestants in Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated All four Minnesota competing in the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated. 23H ago

Retired firefighter who received double lung transplant making strides: "I'm getting my life back" A retired firefighter who needed a double lung transplant to survive is making big strides. May 29

Minnesota woman leads charge on new law requiring adult changing tables in U.S. airports In 2018, quadriplegia changed Linda Hood's body, but her will is the same — especially after she realized the basic task of using a public restroom was now alarmingly complicated. May 29

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Your photos of the northern lights in Minnesota: May 10, 2024 Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades. May 11 27 photos

Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. May 19 27 photos

Double rainbow over Minnesota: April 11, 2024 Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday. Apr 12 17 photos

Images from Nicolae Miu's Apple River stabbing trial Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom. Apr 11 74 photos

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Jury reaches verdict in Feeding our Future fraud case A jury has reached a verdict after four days of deliberations in the Feeding our Future fraud case, in which seven Minnesotans are accused of swindling more than $40 million from a program designed to feed children during the pandemic. 0M ago

Motorcyclist dies in Robbinsdale following police chase A motorcyclist is dead following a brief police pursuit early Friday morning west of Minneapolis. 4H ago

Driver crashes after being shot near Minneapolis' Abbott-Northwestern Hospital A man is recovering after he was shot while driving in south Minneapolis on Thursday evening. 6H ago

Wife of slain Burnsville police officer reflects on Minneapolis officer Jamal Mitchell's death "I just wish I could shield all officers and their families from something like this happening," Cindy Elmstrand-Castruita said. 13H ago

Baby woodpeckers saved from storm damage in the north Twin Cities metro Community service officers with Centennial Lake police were called to a neighborhood after the storm — not to help the homeowner, but baby woodpeckers nestled inside a fallen tree branch. 14H ago

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2 dead after truck strikes SUV that ran stop sign near Spicer, sheriff says Two people are dead following a crash Thursday evening northwest of the Twin Cities. 23M ago

North Dakota man, 75, drowns while fishing in northern Minnesota The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office says it responded to a possible drowning at Starlight Bay Resort on Eighth Crow Wing Lake in Nevis Township shortly before 6 p.m. on May 30. 15H ago

Minnesota TSA agent stops Massachusetts man with 10 cans of SPAM, "all the special flavors" A Massachusetts man is going viral on TikTok after TSA pulled him aside at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International for having a carry-on full of SPAM. 4H ago

Fewer than 80 Minnesota e-bike rebate applications went through before system crashed According to the state revenue department, fewer than 80 applications went through successfully on Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, there is no timeline for the application process to reopen for new users. 21H ago

Minnesotan serving life sentence for murder of 84-year-old shopkeeper should be exonerated, review board says The Minnesota Conviction Review Board (MCRB) says a man who has been serving a life sentence for a quarter century should be exonerated, and a petition filed in Aitkin County aims to do that. 21H ago

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Wisconsin Democrats hope for more legislative power with new district maps Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' new legislative maps have given Democrats hope of regaining the majority in the state Assembly for the first time in 14 years. Jun 4

100-year-old Bloomington man returns to Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day A group of World War II veterans flew out of Wisconsin this week on their way Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. May 31

Journalism groups sue for names, birthdates and disciplinary records for every Wisconsin police officer Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state. May 30

Unions argue for overturning Wisconsin law that ended nearly all collective bargaining A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control. May 29

GOP-appointed University of Wisconsin regent refuses to step down when term ends Robert Atwell says he won't step down when his term ends this month. Atwell said in his email that he hoped that his "temporary continuation" as a regent will support communication between legislators and the regents. May 27

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Politics Biden warns of threats to democracy in speech honoring U.S. soldiers In a speech on democracy, the president connected D-Day to supporting Ukraine’s fight for freedom. 13M ago 01:45

Minnesota governor calls special election after State Sen. Kelly Morrison resigns amid congressional run Gov. Tim Walz on Friday officially called a special election for a state Senate seat vacated by Sen. Kelly Morrison, who stepped down to focus on her congressional campaign. 14M ago

Judge allows North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children to remain enforced A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care. 1H ago

Clarence Thomas discloses trips with GOP donor as justices file new reports Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019. 1H ago

Minnesota State Sen. Kelly Morrison resigns ahead of congressional run DFL Minnesota Sen. Kelly Morrison announced on Thursday she plans to step down from her seat to focus on running for U.S. Congress. 4H ago 00:21

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Downtown Thursdays return to Minneapolis, with big slate of events to follow The windy weather may have affected turnout, but the return of Downtown Thursdays to downtown Minneapolis has given many hope for the energy needed to revitalize the corridor. 18H ago

Minneapolis businesses bearing brunt of summertime construction Orange cones and dust mark much of northeast Minneapolis along East Hennepin Avenue. 18H ago

Launch of Minnesota e-bike rebate applications postponed due to technical issues The planned launch of applications for an e-bike rebate program in Minnesota has been postponed due to a technical snafu. Jun 5

3 things you need to know about Minnesota's child tax credit of $1,750 per child Last year, state lawmakers signed off on what was billed as a nation-leading child tax credit program for low- and middle-income Minnesota families aimed at cutting child poverty by one-third. May 30

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Driver crashes after being shot near Minneapolis' Abbott-Northwestern Hospital A man is recovering after he was shot while driving in south Minneapolis on Thursday evening. 6H ago

5 arrested in downtown Minneapolis during protest of former Israeli prime minister Five people were arrested after police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest in downtown Minneapolis — just feet from where a former Israeli leader spoke on Thursday night. 14H ago

Rosemount teen pleads guilty to role in Vietnam veteran's death A teen pleaded guilty on Wednesday to his role in the death of a Vietnam veteran who he had assaulted at a St. Paul park earlier this year. 17H ago

Baby boy dies of asphyxiation at unlicensed daycare, woman charged with manslaughter A woman who ran an unlicensed daycare in Bloomington faces manslaughter charges after a baby boy in her care died by asphyxiation in November. 20H ago

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Minnesota cow herd tests positive for bird flu; "Pasteurized dairy products remain safe to consume," says CDC Lab tests have confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in Benson County, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said. 20H ago

FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD, setting up hurdle to approval FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application. Jun 4

Minnesota launches summer EBT program for families with school-aged kids Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday announced a new way to help low income families with school-aged kids buy food during the summer school break. May 31

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Pat Sajak takes a final spin on "Wheel of Fortune" Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest. 3H ago

Musicians who worked with Prince to honor his 66th birthday at sold-out concert Friday's concert at the Dakota will feature sounds from Prince's early beginning until the late 2000s — tunes any Prince fan would love to move to. updated 2M ago

Dolly Parton developing Broadway musical based on her life story Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score. Jun 6

Shaq and Chuck heading back to "cold-a** Minnesota" after Timberwolves' Game 4 win The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided the sweep with a Game 4 win over the Mavericks in Dallas Tuesday, giving fans a thrill and the "Inside the NBA" crew the chills. May 29

Albert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of "The Godfather," dies at 94 Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday. May 28

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