Ah, the Star Tribune‘s Minnesota Youth News! High school sophomore me. I should see if I can find that clip in the basement. Probably quite bad!

Nope! Not even aware of the film. As in the Rev 105/KEXP Kevin Cole? Am I bobbing my head at a Soul Coughing show or something?

Headwinds: MinnPost's Energy Newsletter - MinnPost Exploring energy in Minnesota — from pioneering clean energy policy to power-thirsty data centers — written by journalist Brian Martucci. Weekly through June 2026.

I'm back in the energy newsletter game! At @minnpost.bsky.social we are launching a pop-up newsletter called Headwinds, explaining the past, present and future of energy in Minnesota. Written by Brian Martucci, edited by me. Signup here to get it weekly through June: www.minnpost.com/headwinds-mi...

So sorry, Jeremy. Glad you still have the music (and hopefully the cardboard Godzilla display, too)

MinnPost is joining newsrooms across the country to celebrate Local News Day and the role local reporting plays in keeping communities connected.

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Absolutely fascinating story about "a devastating vegetable virus mostly unknown to the public" that involves the Minnesotan who "invented wild rice soup." www.startribune.com/what-happene...

MN kicks off legal battle to hold ICE shooters accountable - MinnPost With the federal government refusing to identify agents or share evidence, the dispute has become a game of constitutional chicken.

In an action that Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty characterized as “unprecedented in American history," Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit against the departments of Homeland Security and Justice for ICE shootings evidence...via @propublica.org www.minnpost.com/metro/2026/0...

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Opening Day for Twins fans

MPD releases photo of car believed to be involved in crash that killed college student Police have released more information about the car investigators believe struck and killed a University of St. Thomas senior Sunday morning in northeast Minneapolis.

Police have released more information about the car investigators believe struck and killed a University of St. Thomas senior Sunday morning in northeast Minneapolis.

Plug-in solar power bill would power up Minnesota homes - MinnPost Advocates say the legislation would make domestic solar energy more accessible. Several states are considering similar laws.

Renters and homeowners in Minnesota may soon be able to use small solar devices to harness energy and cut down on surging electricity bills. www.minnpost.com/state-govern...

Contagious joy of Ayo Dosunmu resets Wolves in pivotal stretch The six-foot, five-inch combo guard has been a positive jolt since being acquired from the Chicago Bulls at the trade deadline.

The quick, contagious joy of Ayo Dosunmu resets Timberwolves in pivotal stretch www.minnpost.com/sports/2026/...

Federal officials signal they won't cut Minnesota Medicaid funds CMS sent a letter to the Department of Human Services on Thursday indicating a sea change in their plan to claw back Medicaid dollars.

A Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services official did not write: "Don’t worry, we’re exiting the business of not paying Minnesota Medicaid money that Congress appropriated." But they came pretty close.

We’ve gone straight from winter to climate anxiety.

can i tell your congregation how a teleportation really feels?

Ramadan gave Twin Cities Muslims a break from ICE talk The winter’s scars remain, but during Eid al-Fitr, the community's conversation turned to celebration and family time.

Just posted: @shadib.bsky.social with an Eid al-Fitr dispatch from Holy Land in Northeast Minneapolis.

Thanks to an art class and an iPad, cartoonist Steve Sack is back - MinnPost Pulitzer Prize winner Steve Sack, who thought he was retired for good when he lost use of his right hand, is doing new cartoons for MinnPost.

He's back. MinnPost is publishing weekly cartoons from Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Steve Sack. www.minnpost.com/community-vo...

Meaningful March baseball. Love it. 🇻🇪 🇺🇸

MN lawmakers look to ban reverse location warrants - MinnPost These warrants let police sweep up data from anyone near a crime scene. A bipartisan Minnesota bill says they should be illegal.

Reverse location warrants let police sweep up data from anyone near a crime scene. A group of bipartisan Minnesota lawmakers says they should be illegal except in emergency scenarios.

After a decade, it's clear MnDOT didn't 'rethink' Interstate 94 Almost every alternative would cost $2 billion just to rebuild Interstate 94 with little functional improvement after years of talk.

I wrote about the lack of “rethinking” that went into the “rethinking 94” process. www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...

Timberwolves running out of time to establish championship mindset It turns out the Wolves also have options, depth and versatility when it comes to losing.

Here you go! www.minnpost.com/sports/2026/...

A few selected games on Tubi, but otherwise you need to shell out for streaming cable. Just lit $82 on fire to watch the games. Hoping it’ll be more rewarding than Twins season.

Paternal: ran the linotype at Duluth News Tribune, then Star Tribune
Maternal: worked at the Quarry in Northeast when it was still literally a rock quarry

Minnesota is mourning the loss of Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor of White Bear Lake who was killed in Kuwait on Sunday.

She answered the call to serve and gave her life in service to our state and nation. Minnesotans are wrapping our arms around her loved ones.

ICE surged in Minnesota to arrest criminals. Many of them were already in jail. An analysis of the Trump administration’s “worst of the worst” list shows about half of the immigrants detained were not taken off the streets.

About half of the people Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) took credit for detaining in Minnesota, who are featured on a Trump administration website titled “worst of the worst,” were already in federal, state or county custody or had recently been released.

Wolves push the pace, show playoff readiness in win over Nuggets In a consequential contest, the Wolves christened the crucial month of March with alacrity.

Wolves' playoff prospects are getting a lift from role players and a rejuvenated bench, adding versatility on offense and defense. The latest from @brittrobson.bsky.social for MinnPost:

If anyone has a spare ticket to Flock of Dimes in St. Paul on April 19, please let me know!

Minnesota suburbs see ‘stealthier’ tactics as ICE stays active Minnesota residents and lawmakers say the promised drawdown has not materialized, and they are seeing ICE use more covert tactics to continue operations across Twin Cities suburbs.

Minnesota residents and lawmakers say the promised drawdown has not materialized, and they are seeing ICE use more covert tactics to continue operations across Twin Cities suburbs.

By @ncsscibelli.bsky.social

Calling all Minnesota college journalists: Applications for the 2026 student scholarship are now open and will be accepted until May 15. This year, MNSPJ will award one $2,000 scholarship to a student pursuing a career in broadcast, print, online or visual journalism. Find out more here: MNSPJ.ORG

DFLers are on the offensive as the Legislature returns - MinnPost GOP leaders seek a bonding bill. Democrats want that too, plus an assault weapons ban and immigration enforcement reform.

“We don’t have to pick and choose," says @zackstephenson.bsky.social. "We can pursue the total package.” DFL starts session with ambitious agenda, @rlyrealmattblake.bsky.social reports.