Could the Mississippi River run wild through the Twin Cities again?
As federal officials study the future of two aging dams, river advocates are asking Minnesotans to imagine a restored Mississippi Gorge.
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Vikings get ‘good news’ on star WR Justin Jefferson’s ankle injury
Jefferson avoided a long-term injury after leaving Sunday’s victory early. But tight end Josh Oliver will undergo surgery for a torn bicep following the Week 3 win....
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Vikings injury update: Justin Jefferson day-to-day, Oliver and Demmings to miss time
Justin Jefferson is the focal point of the Minnesota Vikings offense, but it’s still unclear if he’ll be available for Week 4. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday that Jefferson suffered an ankle sprain on Sunday in Tampa Bay. Fortunately, O’Connell said testing reveal...
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Live: Anthony Edwards, as new Wolves era begins, says ‘Now we’ve got LaMelo ... I’m happy.’
The Timberwolves enter the 2026-27 season after adding LaMelo Ball. As the players, Chris Finch and Tim Connelly discuss what’s ahead today at Target Center, follow the latest news and updates....
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Millions need to take action as student loan deadline quickly approaches
The deadline for millions of people with the student loan SAVE plan is quickly approaching. Those who don’t switch by the end of September could see their bills double or even triple. Because your money matters, we’re looking into the best way to prepare financially. April Sander...
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Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy to Giants. What does the move mean for their future at QB?
McCarthy, the No. 10 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, started just 10 games for the Vikings. He lost the starting job this summer to Kyler Murray, whom Minnesota signed to a one-year deal this offseason....
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Brandi Carlile to perform two fan-requested concerts in Minneapolis
She’ll be at the State Theater Nov. 17-18 for no-phones, no-set list shows. Tickets go on sale this week.
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Opinion | To get cannabis right, regulate it. Don’t repeal it.
The legal market isn’t perfect. That’s why it should be regulated rather than driven back underground.
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Minnesota Wild honor journalist Jessi Pierce killed in White Bear Lake fire
The Minnesota Wild and local sports reporters have launched a new award honoring Jessi Pierce and her three children, who were killed in a fire in White Bear Lake earlier this year. In a press release, the team said the Jessi Pierce Media Beauty Award will be given each year to t...
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Twins fire pitching coaches, assistant athletic trainer after missing playoffs again
The Minnesota Twins have fired their two major-league pitching coaches and an assistant athletic trainer after another disappointing season that ended without making the playoffs. Pitching coach Pete Maki and assistant pitching coach Luis Ramirez were let go on Monday, the club a...
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Twins fire pitching coaches Pete Maki, Luis Ramirez after staff struggles again
The Twins finished 25th in MLB with a 4.56 ERA after ranking among the bottom 10 in each of the past three seasons.
