St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her gives first State of the City address St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her will deliver her first State of the City address on Monday morning, after taking office at the start of the year.

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her will deliver her first State of the City address on Monday morning, after taking office at the start of the year.

School safety is shared area of Minnesota lawmaker focus, but parties split on solutions Minnesota lawmakers came into the 2026 legislative session with school safety as top priority. While there's overlap in changes that could help secure schools, the narrowly-split Legislature is still ...

Minnesota lawmakers came into the 2026 legislative session with school safety as top priority. While there's overlap in changes that could help secure schools, the narrowly-split Legislature is still at odds about the best path forward.

Crickets are the future of protein at University of Minnesota’s Great Minnsect Show Professor emeritus Sujaya Rao — who started the annual public event — and a cricket snack company make their case for eating insects.

“You can't see the insect. You can't smell it. There's no odor, but tonight it's going to chirp in your stomach,” said Sujaya Rao, an insect cuisine advocate.

Minneapolis woman dragged from car by federal agents files legal action Aliya Rahman of Minneapolis was dragged from her car and arrested in January. She has filed a legal claim against the federal government, saying she was mistreated and wrongly arrested.

According to the complaint, agents laughed at Rahman, accused her of lying about her needs and forced her to walk once inside the building after she had asked for a cane or a wheelchair.

Chancalay, Yeboah score goals as Minnesota United beats Portland Timbers 2-0 Minnesota (4-2-2) has won three in a row and is unbeaten in four straight following a 6-0 defeat — the worst loss in club history — to Vancouver on March 15.

Minnesota has won three matches in a row and is unbeaten in four straight following a 6-0 defeat — the worst loss in club history — to Vancouver back in March.

Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series The Denver Nuggets bested the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 in Saturday’s 1st-round NBA playoff matchup.

Murray and the Nuggets trailed by as many as 12, but they used a 17-2 run in the third quarter to build a double-digit lead. The Timberwolves, who were held scoreless for more than four minutes at one point in the third, trimmed the deficit to 97-95 with 6:23 left.

The vast majority of eligible importers are owed about $127 billion.

Will consumers see any of that money land in their pockets? Probably not, economics and legal experts say.

Boldy has 2 goals and an assist as Wild overwhelm Stars 6-1 to open series The Minnesota Wild dominated the Dallas Stars on Saturday, logging a 6-1 playoff victory.

Saturday's game was a strong start for the Wild's first series of the playoffs. They play Dallas again Monday night.

Ask a Bookseller: ‘This Is Where the Serpent Lives’ by Daniyal Mueenuddin Shirley Fergenson of The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore, Md., recommends ‘This Is Where the Serpent Lives’ by Daniyal Mueenuddin.

Shirley Fergenson of The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore, recommends ‘This Is Where the Serpent Lives’ by Daniyal Mueenuddin.

Cleanup continues after tornadoes damage dozens of homes near Rochester The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office said about 30 homes were damaged — a dozen with significant damage — in Marion Township, southeast of Rochester. About 20 homes were damaged in Stewartville.

The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office said about 30 homes were damaged — a dozen with significant damage — in Marion Township, southeast of Rochester. About 20 homes were damaged in Stewartville.

Wolves and Nuggets rivalry returns for a third showdown in 4 postseasons The Timberwolves and Nuggets are set for another playoff showdown, marking their third meeting in four postseasons. Both teams have won one series each, fueling a growing rivalry.

The Wolves and Nuggets are set to face off again in the playoffs, marking their third postseason meeting in the past four years and adding another chapter to a growing rivalry.

Iran's military said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz has "returned to its previous state." The announcement came after President Donald Trump had said the blockade on Iranian ports would remain in place.

ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thu...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday.

Tornadoes touch down in Rochester area Severe thunderstorms produced tornadoes Friday afternoon in southeast Minnesota. The National Weather Service reported a damaging tornado in the Marion area southeast of Rochester just before 3 p.m. a...

Severe thunderstorms produced tornadoes Friday afternoon in southeast Minnesota. The National Weather Service reported a damaging tornado in the Marion area southeast of Rochester just before 3 p.m. and another tornado near Plainview.

Small hail falls briefly over Lake Harriet on Friday in Minneapolis. The short-lived storm brought marble-sized hail to parts of the area before quickly moving on.

Walker Art Center boots Cardamom after laying off workers for QR codes The restaurant will close in the next 90 days, according to its management DDP Restaurant Group.

The Walker Art Center on Thursday cut ties with Cardamom, the restaurant housed inside its ground floor, exactly a week after restaurant management announced staff layoffs in favor of a QR-code service model.

The restaurant is set to close within 90 days.

Minnesota Indigenous lawmaker: Boundary Waters vote an 'assault' on tribal sovereignty The vote to repeal a mining ban near the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota is being called into question by some of the state’s Indigenous population.

The vote to repeal a mining ban near the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota is being called into question by some of the state’s Indigenous population.

Minnesota earns its 1st NCAA finals appearance in women's gymnastics, joins Oklahoma, Florida, LSU Minnesota clinched the program’s first NCAA finals appearance in women’s gymnastics, joining top three seeds Oklahoma, Florida and LSU to battle for the national title. No. 13-seed Minnesota became th...

Minnesota clinched the program’s first NCAA finals appearance in women’s gymnastics, joining top three seeds Oklahoma, Florida and LSU to battle for the national title.

No. 13-seed Minnesota became the lowest seed to reach the final since the NCAA began seeding in 2014.

No more quinoa! New Minnesota State Fair rules set the crop art community abuzz Minnesota State Fair crop artists react to new rules, including a future quinoa ban. With limits on entries and seed changes, expect a surge of quinoa-heavy art this year.

The 2026 crop art season for the Minnesota State Fair competition has begun. This week, the fair announced new rules for the crop art competition, including a future quinoa ban in 2027, and the artist community is buzzing.

Lynx re-sign 5-time All-Star forward Napheesa Collier The Minnesota Lynx have re-signed five-time All-Star forward Napheesa Collier. The team announced the move Thursday night but didn't provide contract details.

The Minnesota Lynx re-signed five-time All-Star forward Napheesa Collier, who's coming off one of the most productive seasons in WNBA history. ESPN reported, citing sources, that the Lynx signed Collier to a one-year, $1.4 million supermax contract.

Potent cold front will produce storms, snow and falling temperatures Friday A cold front will touch off showers, storms and even snow up north Friday. Some storms could be severe in southeast Minnesota. A chilly weekend is on the way with warmer air again Monday.

A cold front will touch off showers, storms and even snow up north Friday. Some storms could be severe in southeast Minnesota. A chilly weekend is on the way with warmer air again Monday.

Lawmakers said they need to either pass or update existing legislation to ensure it complies but some raised concerns over the lack of guidance. This uncertainty puts Minnesota at risk of noncompliance, which could result in the loss of Medicaid matching funds.

Minnesota up against the clock on Medicaid changes Democrats and Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature say they need to either pass legislation or update existing rules soon to ensure that state programs comply with new requirements from the federa...

Minnesotans between the ages of 21 and 64 who apply for Medicaid will need to demonstrate that they have been working, attending school or volunteering for at least 80 hours each month to qualify for or retain health insurance under the joint federal-state program.

Mining industry group reacts to Senate overturning ban on mining near Boundary Waters The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 Thursday morning to overturn a ban on mining near the Boundary Waters. The vote is a win for the company Twin Metals, which aims to build an underground copper-nickel mine ...

Thursday's ruling overturning a mining ban near the Boundary Waters has many concerned about pollution in the wilderness area. But Julie Lucas of MiningMinnesota, which represents the company Twin Metals, says there are still more steps before mining can begin.

ICE agent faces felony charges in February road rage incident in Minnesota Hennepin County authorities on Thursday charged an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent with felony assault in connection with a Feb. 5 road rage incident along Highway 62.

Hennepin County authorities on Thursday charged an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent with felony assault in connection with a Feb. 5 road rage incident along Highway 62.

Minnesota lost 6,100 jobs in February; state officials link decline to ICE surge Minnesota lost about 6,100 jobs over the month — double the rate of decline seen nationally. State officials say federal immigration enforcement actions likely played a significant role.

Minnesota lost about 6,100 jobs over the month — double the rate of decline seen nationally. State officials say federal immigration enforcement actions likely played a significant role.

Hoffman and family file civil lawsuit against Vance Boelter Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, and his family have filed a civil lawsuit in Hennepin Country against Vance Boelter, who is accused of shooting Hoffman and his wife Yvette and shooting and killing Re...

Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, and his family have filed a civil lawsuit in Hennepin Country against Vance Boelter, who is accused of shooting Hoffman and his wife Yvette and shooting and killing Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.

Minneapolis plans Prince celebration, 10 years after singer's death City leaders announced plans Thursday for a block party and Prince sing-along on June 6.

Ten years after Minneapolis icon Prince’s death, the city of Minneapolis and Paisley Park are planning a celebration of his legacy — along with a few thousand fans. City leaders announced plans Thursday for a block party and Prince sing-along on June 6.

What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs Six of the eight first-round series in the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs are set. In the Western Conference, Dallas vs. Minnesota and Vegas against Utah are locked in. The final two West series will be s...

Six of the eight first-round series in the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs are set. In the Western Conference, Dallas vs. Minnesota and Vegas against Utah are locked in. The final two West series will be settled Thursday night.

Minneapolis headed for potential 'never-ending loop' in community safety commissioner nomination The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey are in a disagreement over whether to reappoint current commissioner Todd Barnette to another term. The city attorney says they could be at a standsti...

The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey are in a disagreement over whether to reappoint current commissioner Todd Barnette to another term. The city attorney says they could be at a standstill, without votes to either overturn a mayoral veto or confirm Barnette’s appointment.