Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement on first round of balloting Rep. Omar picks up the endorsement over former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels whom she nearly defeated her two years ago.
They made one-of-a-kind quilts. Then Target came alongWhat happens when a distinctive cultural tradition collides with corporate America?
Let it wave: Minnesota’s new flag takes flight Minnesota’s new state flag rose early Saturday morning for the first time over the state Capitol complex.
Photos: Northern lights put on a show across MinnesotaMany Minnesotans were in luck Friday evening to see the northern lights put on a spectacular show. We received hundreds of photos from readers and listeners. Here are some of our favorites.
Forest Service toughens rules on food storage in Boundary Waters to keep it away from bearsThe U.S. Forest Service is toughening rules on storing food in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to try to prevent black bears from seeing campers as a food source.
Israel orders new evacuations in Gaza's last refuge of RafahIsrael has ordered new evacuations in Rafah. That’s forcing tens of thousands more people to move as the military prepares to expand its operation closer to the heavily populated central area in defiance of growing pressure from close ally the United States and others.
St. Paul Public Schools graduates first EMT trainees Twelve seniors graduated from St. Paul Public School’s EMT training program on Friday. It’s the first-ever class for the district and a possible way forward in a crisis for emergency medicine.
Lynx expand ticket sales for games against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana FeverThe Minnesota Lynx are seeing higher than usual interest in games against the Indiana Fever with star Caitlin Clark.
It’s not just about the walleyes: Celebrating native rough fish speciesThe annual Root River Roundup in southeastern Minnesota is expected to attract about 100 anglers who will be focused on catching redhorse suckers. A new state law will allow regulations and bag limits for nearly two dozen native fish species.
Play1min 58secAsk a Bookseller: ‘Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea’ by Rebecca ThorneCharlotte Klimek of Hearthside Books in Watertown, Minn., recommends “Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea” by Rebecca Thorne.
Nuggets bounce back with 117-90 blowout of Timberwolves behind 24 points from energized MurrayJamal Murray rebounded from a rough start to the Western Conference semifinals with 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets on a 117-90 romp in Game 3 on Friday night that made the Minnesota Timberwolves the last team in the NBA to lose this postseason.
Compher scores late, Campbell makes 21 saves for 2nd straight shutout as Toronto beats Minnesota 2-0Game 3 is scheduled for Monday at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Toronto would advance to the PWHL final for a chance at the Walter Cup with a win.
Play3min 45secCube Critics discuss ‘Manhunt’ and ‘Monkey Man’Cube Critics Regina Medina and Max Sparber discuss a miniseries about the killing of Lincoln and a psychedelic action film set in India.
Play28min 55secBolder and still more bold: Behind the scenes of the Guthrie’s ambitious Shakespeare marathonThree of William Shakespeare’s plays opened in a marathon day of shows at the Guthrie theater. This is how they were made.
Play4min 39secWhat to know about Saturday’s fishing opener in MinnesotaAbout half a million anglers are expected to cast their first fishing lines of the season during Saturday’s Minnesota fishing opener. Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are going to try their luck at Lake Pepin in southeast Minnesota.
Celebrate mom with free fishing, a stinky flower, Prince, local art and more this weekendIn need of last-minute Mother’s Day plans? From the weird to the wonderful, we’ve curated a few ideas — some of them free.
Play3min 32secAudio postcard: Orchid season in the woods Rainfall and sunshine have been creating a perfect mix for wildflowers across the state to crop up. Wildflower Chasers Kelly Povo and Phyllis Root set out to find their first wildflowers of the season. They start in southeast Minnesota and send us this audio postcard.
Play3min 53secBiden’s new asylum rule would have ‘minimal’ impact on unauthorized border crossingsThe new rule allows immigration oficials to speed up the asylum-petitioning process by assessing the person’s criminal background within days, instead of months or even years.
Steve Bannon loses his appeal of his contempt of Congress convictionA three-judge panel upheld the former Trump adviser's conviction for criminal contempt of Congress. The case is related to Bannon's refusal to cooperate with a House panel probe of the Jan. 6 riot.
A huge solar storm is hurtling toward the Earth. Scientists say you should look upAn aurora could be visible as far south as Northern California. Experts say the storm could disrupt some communications and navigation systems like GPS.