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Kendall Qualls’ lieutenant governor pick misstates age, is opaque about business background
Kendall Qualls — the Army veteran and former health care executive running for the Republicans nomination for Minnesota governor — announced Tuesday that Brian Nicholson will be his running mate, though he offered scant biographical details about the man who would be a heartbeat from the governor’s office. Qualls finished second in the precinct caucus […]
WATCH: Sen. Schiff asks Noem to justify her claims of 'domestic terrorism' after Minnesota shootings
The senator focused on comments Noem made in the aftermath of the killing of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal agents weeks apart in Minneapolis.
Lunchbreak: Standout Combine Performances; CBS Sports Ranks Free Agent QBs
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A New Rookie on Vikings’ Radar
At the NFL Combine, reports rolled in that the Minnesota Vikings had met with Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson, which […]
Kyle 'Slow Mo' Anderson rejoins Wolves as Grizzlies arrive
A familiar face -- with a familiar pace -- is heading back to Minnesota.
The political risk in Vance’s war on fraud in Minnesota
Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare {beacon} Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story The political risk in Vance’s war on fraud in Minnesota Vice P…
NBA power rankings: Is a new contender emerging out West?
The Minnesota Timberwolves have won six of their last seven games, and Anthony Edwards is excelling as both a scorer and a passer during this stretch.
87th North Iowa Band Festival announces its entertainment lineup
Festival is set to bring vibrant performances to downtown Mason City, showcasing talent from across Iowa and Minnesota.
Two St. Cloud entrepreneurs join forces to launch new soccer business
Two business owners noticed central Minnesota lacked affordable athletic organizations, sparking them to launch Futsal Collective Co. this season.
There’s a New Kyler Murray Report
As the offseason is slowly heating up, the Minnesota Vikings are linked to all kinds of quarterbacks. One of those […]
Minnesota Vikings to reportedly part ways with Aaron Jones
Former Packers running back Aaron Jones will not be with the Minnesota Vikings next season.
Vikings to release RB Aaron Jones, DT Javon Hargrave at start of league year barring trade, per report
Minnesota would save 18.65 million against the salary cap by releasing both players.
Cook County public health grant threatened by federal funding cancellation
Grant funding for Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) is at risk after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) canceled millions of dollars in public health investments for Minnesota. The Public Health Infrastructure Grant awarded Cook County more than $30,000. Statewide, about $38 million in public health funding was canceled, effective...
Is J.J.McCarthy’s Status with the Vikings in Doubt?
One of the more provocative rumors circulating around the NFL Combine this past week is that the Minnesota Vikings have soured on J.J. McCarthy and may even be pursuing an exit strategy with the former first-round pick. Tony Pauline reports that the Vikings are “quietly pursuing an exit strategy” for McCarthy and that a source […]
How the ICE Raids Turned Minnesota Politics Upside Down
Several top state and federal offices are up for grabs amid a period of crisis with few if any precedents in the state’s history.
30 more people indicted over anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church, Bondi says
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal charges Friday against 30 more people who are accused of civil rights violations in a January protest inside a Minnesota church where a pastor works for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Donovan Dent to lead revived UCLA against Minnesota
After a pair of reaffirming victories to get its NCAA Tournament hopes back on track, UCLA has no time for complacency with a visit to Minnesota on Saturday at Minneapolis.
White Earth Nation first Minnesota tribe to receive national accreditation for health care
As rural health care across the state faces challenges to funding and services, the Public Health Accreditation Board has awarded White Earth Nation's health care system national accreditation.
ICE is bad for business, heat is bad for coffee, and sci-fi is bad for markets
It’s … Indicators of the Week (now on YouTube!), our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: How Minnesota workers were affected by Operation Metro Surge, why coffee’s getting more expensive, and what happens when a sci-fi AI scenario meets the stock market. Related episodes:How ICE crackdowns are affecting the workforceWhy this rural town wants an ICE facility For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Julia Ritchey and Vito Emanuel. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.
Ode to Minnesota’s individual-sport athletes: ‘It’s just you’
State tournament season reminds us that some sports require extra doses of courage, confidence and conviction.
RandBall: Which Minnesota pro sports team has the best "process"?
The Minnesota Wild could make a deep playoff run thanks to shrewd moves from Bill Guerin, like the Quinn Hughes trade and Kirill Kaprizov extension.
Which Ohio State sports will receive revenue-sharing money in 2026-27?
Ohio State will share revenue with the same four sports as the spending limit for schools increases in the 2026-27 academic year.
Ted Schwerzler: Now Is the Time to Trade Jordan Addison
With Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison employed together, the Minnesota Vikings have one of the best wide receiver tandems in […]
US: Trump administration pauses Minnesota health funds
US Vice President JD Vance has announced a halt in Medicaid health payments to Minnesota, a day after President Donald Trump put him in charge of a "war on fraud."
Vikings 'exploring all possibilities' at QB: Where J.J. McCarthy stands ahead of 2026 season
Executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski didn't mince words about Minnesota's situation under center
Sports betting comes to Minnesota via prediction markets
Some Minnesota lawmakers want to regulate or ban prediction markets.
WATCH: ‘You killed Americans,’ lawmaker says as Trump asks Congress to stand for protecting citizens
While Republicans stood and applauded for two minutes, at least one Democratic lawmaker in the room shouted “you killed Americans,” a reference to two citizens shot and killed by federal agents in Minnesota in January.
Michigan uses second-half surge to defeat Minnesota, 77-67
It wasn’t pretty, but Michigan basketball used a second-half surge led by its bench to defeat Minnesota, 77-67. Here is how it all went down:
Trimming the Vikings’ Salary Cap
The Minnesota Vikings are about $42 million over the estimated $303.5 million NFL salary cap for 2026 (the projected range is between $301.2 million and $305.7 million) and must get salary cap compliant by 4pm ET on March 11th. Beyond trimming $42 million in cap space (the Vikings currently are the most over the salary […]
Story Health by Innovaccer Partners with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute To Launch Virtual Heart Failure Management Program
SAN FRANCISCO, February 24, 2026--Innovaccer Inc., a leading healthcare AI company, today announced a strategic partnership with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute’s Center for Healthcare Delivery Innovation to expand access to guideline-directed heart failure management across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. By using Story Health, Innovaccer’s virtual specialty care and patient monitoring platform, Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute will extend continuous Guideline-Directed Medic
Fresh Defender Introduced to Vikings Rumor Mill
The Minnesota Vikings’ spending budget in free agency is slim compared to last year, but that won’t prevent the club […]
What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge
The surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota over the past few months left many people not only traumatized but financially hard up.
New bill carves out public gift rule exception for first responders and mental health resources
There are restrictions on how and when public officials can receive gifts in Minnesota. But Monday, lawmakers discussed a bipartisan bill that would make sure those restrictions don't apply to mental health resources.
Every basket from Jayson Tatum scoring 52 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
By the time the final buzzer had sounded on that historic contest, Tatum had put up the second most points he had ever logged in his career, and one of the best scoring nights had by any Celtic.
49ers reportedly expected to receive ‘big offers' for potential Mac Jones trade
Teams faced with a weak 2026 NFL Draft class of quarterbacks, like the Minnesota Vikings, reportedly are expected to make "big offers" for Mac Jones.
From Nick Shirley to Colin Hortman: What Minnesota SOTU guests say about the politics of the moment
The state’s 10-member congressional delegation will highlight with their guests where they stand on immigration, fraud, tariffs and political violence.
Central Minnesota man accused of running fake business, committing SNAP, medical assistance fraud
3 biggest takeaways for Sixers following needed win over Timberwolves
Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following a much-needed win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Vikings Have 19 Free Agents — Here’s Who Matters Most
Fullback C.J. Ham retired from the NFL a couple of weeks ago, shrinking the Minnesota Vikings’ list of internal free […]
The Vikings’ Interim GM Inherits 3 Major Headaches
Rob Brzezinski is in charge of the Minnesota Vikings for the next few months after the organization claimed it would […]
Business People: Minnesota Black Chamber names Yoland Pierson president and CEO
OF NOTE The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce, St. Paul, announced the appointment of Yoland Pierson as president and chief executive officer. Pierson is a principle in family-owned and Minneapol…
A Vikings Offseason Quarterback Strategy
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to bolster their quarterback room this offseason with at least one quarterback capable of competing for the starting job. There remain enough doubts about J.J. McCarthy’s durability and readiness to operate Kevin O’Connell’s offense that the Vikings are actively pursuing other options to compete for the starting job and possibly […]
Rondale Moore's Final Instagram Post Raises Concerns About His Mental Health Before Death
The Minnesota Vikings WR shared his last Instagram post three days before his death, and fans think it hinted at mental health struggles.
8 Players Who Could Spark the Vikings’ Next Big Trade
With general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah no longer attached to the Minnesota Vikings, the frequency of trades may screech to a […]
Minnesota Political Landscape Upended by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
A fraud scandal had Democrats on the defensive and led Gov. Tim Walz to end his re-election bid. But the ICE surge upended the political landscape.
College hockey: Gophers, Tommies women both fall
Friday wasn’t the best of evenings for the Minnesota and St. Thomas women’s hockey teams. Both were upended in WCHA play and now head into Saturday looking to gain series splits. Minnesota-Duluth 3, Minnesota 2 (OT) The Gophers battled back from a 2-1 deficit midway through the third period to force overtime at Minnesota-Duluth. Unfortunately, Minnesota’s rally only delayed the result as the ...
High School Sports Rally: Champions crowned at Minnesota state gymnastics meet
Timberwolves ace Edwards sends Mavericks to worst slump in decades
Anthony Edwards condemned the Dallas Mavericks to a 10th consecutive loss -- their worst slump since 1998 -- scoring 40 points in an ultimately convincing win Friday for the Minnesota Timberwolves.For Dallas, a 10th straight loss leaves the Mavericks marooned in 12th in the Western Conference, and outside of playoff contention.
Minnesota auto, toy businesses evaluate Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs
Hormel sells whole-turkey business to another Minnesota company, but Jennie-O remains
Waning consumer demand and volatile commodity prices have put pressure on poultry producers. Life-Science Innovations already owns other bird facilities throughout the state.
Twins' Pablo Lopez out for 2026 after Tommy John surgery, which could lead to more trade rumors in Minnesota
The Twins were a fringe playoff candidate before Lopez's injury -- without him, might they move Joe Ryan during the season?
Lawmakers say they’ve been stonewalled by DHS, undercutting attempts to hold Trump officials accountable
Lawmakers who oversee the Department of Homeland Security say the agency has repeatedly stymied their requests for information in recent months, with even some Republicans alleging they’ve had phone calls go unanswered and data requests left to languish.
Trump's immigration operation leaves Minnesota divided: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a key lesson from AOC's trip to Munich.
Gov. Tim Walz faces tough political reality as he seeks to assert himself in final year in office
Republicans in the tied Minnesota House are already signaling opposition to the governor’s policy agenda, setting up early clashes as lawmakers returned to St. Paul this week.
Mapped: How much Minnesotans spend on health care
The findings show how tough it can be to afford health care, even with insurance.
U2's New Music Honors Renee Good and Draws Inspiration From World Events
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good, the Minnesota mom fatally shot by a federal agent during this winter's massive immigration crackdown. The Irish rock band released the six-song EP “U2 - Days of Ash” on ...
Main Street's FanDuel Sports Network RSNs set for April shutdown
RSN operator Main Street has issued notices to employees warning of company’s expected demise at end of NBA and NHL regular seasons.
Minnesota Vikings named fit for veteran LB during 2026 offseason
The Minnesota Vikings could add an underrated Carolina Panthers linebacker when free agency begins next month.
Vikings’ Top Cut Candidate Is Coming into Focus
Sitting $40 million over the salary cap in mid-February, the Minnesota Vikings are virtually guaranteed to release a handful of […]
Owner of FanDuel Sports Network announces layoffs in Minnesota
Main Street Sports Group, the owner of FanDuel Sports Network, is planning to close its Minneapolis operations and lay off approximately 20 employees this spring.
Minnesota Democrats demand reparations from ICE after losing $18 billion to Somali fraud
Minnesota Democrats seek federal reparations after ICE operations while allegedly ignoring $18 billion in fraud losses to taxpayers from social programs.
What is TMVII? Minnesota reports largest US outbreak of sexually transmitted ringworm
Minnesota health officials warned the public about what they described as the largest known U.S. outbreak of a sexually transmitted ringworm.
Northland seen as paradigm of film industry development
A panel at Explore Minnesota's annual tourism conference highlighted the successes Duluth and the Iron Range have had attracting filmmakers and audiences.
Rebounding Oregon prepares to host sluggish Minnesota
In a season filled with disappointment, Oregon has a chance to create a small bright spot.
Readers Write: ICE drawdown, for-profit health care, boomers and the environment
ICE wanted chaos. They got “Minnesota Nice” instead.
Lions Give Packers More Offseason Entertainment with New Drama
The early stages of the NFL offseason have been quite busy and intriguing for teams in the NFC North. The Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, a
Augustana Baseball closes weekend sweep with two wins
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Augustana) — The Augustana baseball team closed its second home series of the season on Sunday, defeating Minnesota Duluth 12-7 and 10-5 to stay unbeaten at Ronken Field. Augustana 12, Minnesota Duluth 7Cal Schmelzle had four hits and scored three runs to lead an offense that had 18 hits in the game. Carter Heinsch added […]
Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota
More than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota’s Twin Cities area and hundreds more will depart in the days ahead...
Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown
More than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota’s Twin Cities area and hundreds more will depart in the days ahead as part of the Trump administration’s drawdown of its immigration enforcement surge
America is on the verge of a new type of racial reckoning
The massive crowds that filled American cities during the 2020 George Floyd protests are gone. But what’s been happening in Minnesota marks the beginning of a new type of racial reckoning. It may lack the spectacle of the Floyd protests, but it could have more staying power.
Obama compares ICE’s ‘rogue behavior’ in Minnesota to dictatorships
Former President Barack Obama said that the behavior of ICE agents in Minnesota over the past few months was “deeply concerning and dangerous.”
Infant Botulism Outbreak Testing Handled by Minnesota Public Health Laboratory
The final months of 2025 saw a national outbreak in infant botulism cases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Rural Minnesotans of color skipping medical care out of fear of ICE
Medical providers are increasingly concerned that some of their rural patients who need to drive long distances to see specialists are missing appointments because they fear being picked up by federal immigration agents. They're especially worried about children who need treatment for chronic illnesses or conditions that could turn critical if they skip vital treatments.
Ramstad: Immigration is Minnesota’s top issue. We need to hear specific numbers.
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Tolkkinen: Their CBD business was about to take off. Then Minnesota told them they couldn’t ship.
Minnesota’s ban on shipping CBD products was overturned Thursday, a relief especially to rural retailers.
A look back at this week in politics and what to expect for the upcoming legislative session
The headline across the state, and country, is that the Trump Administration plans to draw down the number of federal agents in Minnesota. There were also multiple hearings on Capitol Hill involving congressional and state lawmakers.
Live updates: Trump administration news, DHS on brink of shutdown as ICE’s Minnesota crackdown ends
A D.H.S. Shutdown Looms. Bruised Minnesotans Urge Their Parties to Dig In.
Congressional Democrats say they will approve no money for the Department of Homeland Security without guardrails on immigration agents. Their voters in Minnesota are demanding no less.
Walz proposes $10M business relief package as Republicans cry 'new avenue for fraud' in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faces criticism for proposing $10 million in small business relief after Trump's immigration crackdown amid fraud allegations.
A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS
Secretary faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations.
Minnesota sues after CDC cuts millions of dollars in public health grants
MDH reported that 107 health departments across the county received the funding, but the grants for Minnesota, Colorado, Illinois and California have been cancelled, totaling more than $1.5 billion.
Minnesota officials call Trump administration’s health grant cuts ‘retribution’
Funding supported nurses and others providing rural health access as well as efforts to prepare Minnesota for future pandemics or public health emergencies.
Aid on the way for small businesses
Relief to the tune of $10 million could be on the way for some small businesses in Minnesota hurt by Operation Metro Surge.
Sen. Rand Paul tells leaders immigration agencies have lost public's trust
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said immigration enforcement agencies have lost the public’s trust and must admit mistakes and commit to reforms, following the shooting deaths of two Minnesota residents by agents last month
CDC cancels $38 million worth of public health investments in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health said the CDC has canceled about $38 million in grants that were meant to fund public health investments in Minnesota.
Takeaways: Enforcement surge ending in Minneapolis as state and DHS officials face tough questions in Senate
While White House border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday morning the federal immigration surge in Minnesota would be ending, state officials were facing tough questions about the circumstances that led to that crackdown in the first place.
Democrats salivate at GOP zero-vote margin as shutdown looms over ICE reform gridlock
Democrats on Thursday said they see opportunity to press for their priorities in DHS talks and more as GOP House teeters on a razor-thin margin.
Politics Friday: Lawmakers outline their priorities for the 2026 legislative session
Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with four caucus leaders about the upcoming session and the work they hope to tackle.
Walz readies aid package for Minnesota businesses affected by ICE surge
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected propose a federal surge response package to support Minnesota businesses impacted by the federal presence later Thursday morning.
How to watch: Gov. Tim Walz to announce budget proposal for businesses impacted by Operation Metro Surge
Trump Administration to End Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota
Border czar Tom Homan said the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota is ending and immigration officials will be winding down operations in the state.
Homan announces end to Minnesota immigration crackdown
Federal authorities announced the end to the Minnesota immigration crackdown that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths.
California sues as Trump cuts $600M in public health grants to four states
California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota argue the cuts are politically motivated and would harm HIV programs, emergency preparedness and more.
ICE surge gives Minnesota businesses pandemic flashbacks
Some businesses face conditions "as bad, if not worse" than COVID — but dim prospects for COVID-style aid.