‘What’s in it for us?’ Residents slam data center plans for former Star Tribune printing plant

Hundreds of residents oppose a plan to turn the former Star Tribune printing plant into a data center. Resident feedback was presented Saturday and the North Loop Neighborhood Association will decide ...

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Brainerd fish house company to pay $115,000 to settle discrimination claim

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights says Glacier Ice House laid off an employee who was on leave for cancer treatment, and didn’t give the worker a chance to move into a different position.

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U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse just before deadline for tariffs

The midnight deadline means the U.S. has imposed 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada "will match those tariffs dollar for dollar."

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Drought dries out rivers and gardens in Twin Cities metro

Parts of the Twin Cities metro area are now under severe drought conditions, along with much of the state.

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France homers, drives in 3 runs as Padres beat Twins 6-2

Ty France homered and drove in three runs and Randy Vásquez and two relievers combined on a two-hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 in the opener of a three-game series between...

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Lynx beat Mystics 94-84 for 6th straight win

Olivia Miles and Natasha Howard led the Lynx past the Mystics 94-84 for their sixth straight win, though Courtney Williams left late with an apparent lower-body injury.

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Minnesota lawyer suspended over fake AI case citations

Minnesota attorney Faisal S. Ahmed has agreed to a 30-day suspension of his law license for filing a 2025 legal brief that cited nonexistent, AI-hallucinated court cases.

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Minnesota is getting warmer and wetter. What does that mean for drought?

A new national study is calling for a new framework for drought assessment that better captures the long-term effect of climate change.

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MN Shortlist Aug. 21-27: 140 years of Mexican music, art on the Gunflint Trail, comedy magic and more

New exhibits at the Minnesota Latino Museum and the Chik-Wauk Museum and a new comedy variety show at the Turf Club are among this week’s Minnesota arts and culture picks.

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Five group homes. Two scandals. Health Department program under microscope

The Health Department revoked the licenses for group homes owned and managed by Sekou Dukuly, the executive director of the National Port Authority of Liberia, as well as those connected to Andrea Sam...

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Her viral video joked about a sponsored trip to the Minnesota State Fair. It’s happening.

Sierra Nicole Reece went viral earlier this year for a video where she stated, “Forget Coachella. I'm trying to go to the Minnesota State Fair.”

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Appleton residents voice concerns about new ICE facility

State Rep. Paul Anderson co-hosted a town hall forum on the Appleton Detention Facility — formerly known as the Prairie Correctional Facility — which will begin housing people detained by Immigration ...

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Slightly cooler and drier air moves in for a nice weekend

Cooler and drier air will be moving in Friday and into the weekend. Dew points will drop through the day Friday and there will be some isolated thunder north. Temperatures are back above normal next w...

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Minnesota lost jobs in July, fewer seeking work

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development said the state lost jobs last month and fewer people are looking for work.

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Native entrepreneur continues to build EV charging stations on tribal land across the Midwest

Native entrepreneur Bob Blake has built 80 EV charging stations on tribal land across the Midwest and has handed over ownership of the assets to the tribal nations. Blake said he has found ways to wor...

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Minneapolis police say recent body discoveries are unrelated

Minneapolis police say several bodies found around the city since the weekend are unrelated, rejecting online speculation that the deaths are connected.

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Art Hounds: A twilight river circus, opera with drag and an upcycled Lake Superior quilt

A twilight river circus, a fusion of opera and drag and a collaborative Lake Superior quilt are among this week’s Art Hounds recommendations.

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Highway 280 to reopen Friday morning, in time for State Fair

State Highway 280 is set to reopen Friday morning after months of reconstruction, weather permitting.

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Google launches a charm offensive in 2 Minnesota towns as data center opposition grows

The Google meetings come as the company faces uncertainty with both projects. In Hermantown, where the project still needs city council approval, opposition has intensified after recordings leaked of ...

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Minnesota, Wisconsin salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts grown in Minnesota

23 Minnesota residents have become ill after consuming alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts, a Minneapolis-based wholesale sprout and microgreen farm.

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Alleged gang members agree to stay away from Minnesota State Fair

State and Ramsey County prosecutors sought a court order earlier this month to bar 10 alleged gang members to prevent violence at the fair.

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Firearms seller Fleet Farm ignored employee alerts for straw purchases, documents show

The Attorney General’s office is releasing 694 documents related to ongoing litigation, which Fleet Farm had to turn over as part of the settlement.

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Minnesota group homes run by Liberian official shut down due to fraud allegations, safety risks

Golden Touch Health Care was one of several Minnesota group home companies linked to Sekou Dukuly, who has served as the managing director of the Liberian National Port Authority since 2024. He told s...

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Appeals Court gives Minnesota group leeway to discourage voting by nonincarcerated felons

An appeals court ruling says First Amendment protections trump Minnesota’s efforts to clamp down on election disinformation.

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‘If you’re not first, you’re last’: Mayo lawsuit highlights tensions in hospitals' race to use AI

There's a rush to be first to better treat patients with sophisticated technology and to cut costs. But experts say they need to slow down to ensure quality, accuracy and that AI is used ethically and...

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Publishing bilingual poetry collection is 'a dream' for Minnesota refugee advocate

Poems in Ana Fores Tomayo’s new collection, “Peregrina/Pilgrim” are in both English and Spanish but are not straight translations because, she says, that’s “not poetry." Fores Tomayo is executive dire...

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Warmer, more muggy air and storm chances return Thursday

Warmer and more muggy air is already returning Thursday on the back side of Wednesday’s high ahead of the next front. That also means the chance of storms returns Thursday.

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Minnesota State Fair 101: Your guide to the Great Minnesota Get-Together

Here’s what to know before you go to the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, including information on tickets, transportation, attractions, what to bring and ways to save.

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Why Minnesota gas prices are above $4 and the national average

Minnesota's average gas price has climbed above $4 again. As of Wednesday, it’s 20 cents above the national average.

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Minnesota hemp farmers rethink the crop as federal hemp-THC ban approaches

After growing hemp since 2019, Jeremy Saueressig decided to plant more soybeans this year instead. He’s among the hemp farmers calling it quits due to uncertainty.

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