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via Star Tribune2h agoHwy. 610 named in honor of the late Melissa and Mark Hortman
The north metro’s Hortman Memorial Highway honors the former Minnesota House speaker and her husband, killed in a politically motivated attack in 2025.
The north metro’s Hortman Memorial Highway honors the former Minnesota House speaker and her husband, killed in a politically motivated attack in 2025.
via Star Tribune3h agoSaturday’s Katseye concert in Minneapolis postponed by illness
The teen-beloved K-pop girl group only gave fans 30 minutes notice in Detroit and has yet to reschedule the nearly sold-out Target Center date.
The teen-beloved K-pop girl group only gave fans 30 minutes notice in Detroit and has yet to reschedule the nearly sold-out Target Center date.
via Star Tribune3h agoMeasles count in Minnesota surges to highest in decades
Minnesota’s count of confirmed cases of the vaccine-preventable disease reached 139, while Wisconsin reported more cases plus one death.
Minnesota’s count of confirmed cases of the vaccine-preventable disease reached 139, while Wisconsin reported more cases plus one death.
via Star Tribune3h agoMinnesota Supreme Court rules hospitals cannot share room numbers without consent
The court acknowledged its decision could impact families, caregivers and public safety officials, but patient privacy was at the heart of the Minnesota Health Records Act.
The court acknowledged its decision could impact families, caregivers and public safety officials, but patient privacy was at the heart of the Minnesota Health Records Act.
via Star Tribune4h agoFive insights into the DFL’s big wins in Minnesota
A look at precinct-level maps reveals the path Democrats followed to victory and one longtime stronghold where they are struggling.
A look at precinct-level maps reveals the path Democrats followed to victory and one longtime stronghold where they are struggling.
via Star Tribune4h agoHarmeet Dhillon exits after radical overhaul of Justice Department's Civil Rights Division
Harmeet Dhillon, a conservative attorney who oversaw a radical reshaping of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, celebrated the mass departures of career lawyers and spearheaded sweeping investigations into elite universities, said Thursday that she had resigned from her post.
Harmeet Dhillon, a conservative attorney who oversaw a radical reshaping of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, celebrated the mass departures of career lawyers and spearheaded sweeping investigations into elite universities, said Thursday that she had resigned from her post.
via Star Tribune5h agoCarson Wentz starting for Vikings with Kyler Murray out. Can he spark offense?
Murray’s hamstring injury will prevent him from playing on “Monday Night Football,” creating an opening for Wentz to build on his connection with Justin Jefferson.
Murray’s hamstring injury will prevent him from playing on “Monday Night Football,” creating an opening for Wentz to build on his connection with Justin Jefferson.
via Star Tribune5h agoOpinion | It was a ‘blunami.’ A ‘shellacking.’ Now what will Democrats do with their power?
They need to start by managing expectations.
They need to start by managing expectations.
via Star Tribune8h agoOpponents sue Hermantown again over Google data center
Four lawsuits involving the proposed Google data center in northeast Minnesota are moving through court.
Four lawsuits involving the proposed Google data center in northeast Minnesota are moving through court.
via Star Tribune9h agoLive: Mounds View leads Lakeville North 1-0 in big-school girls soccer semifinal
The winner will face Eagan or Duluth East in Saturday’s state championship game. Those teams meet in the next semifinal at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The winner will face Eagan or Duluth East in Saturday’s state championship game. Those teams meet in the next semifinal at U.S. Bank Stadium.
via Star Tribune12h agoBusiness leaders welcome Minnesota’s growth era
Plus: Face Foundrié hits a milestone and Beth Ford’s “most important work.”
Plus: Face Foundrié hits a milestone and Beth Ford’s “most important work.”
via Star Tribune12h agoYuen: Peggy Flanagan is making a statement, and so are her earrings
From dentalium shells to beaded moccasins, Minnesota’s next U.S. senator is bringing her Ojibwe identity to a national stage.
From dentalium shells to beaded moccasins, Minnesota’s next U.S. senator is bringing her Ojibwe identity to a national stage.
via Star Tribune12h agoSt. Paul city office renovations run several hundred thousand dollars over budget
The increasing costs for the project come as the city faces a $26 million budget gap. The City Council will approve a final budget in December.
The increasing costs for the project come as the city faces a $26 million budget gap. The City Council will approve a final budget in December.
via Star Tribune12h agoJaxon Nelson dominated Minnesota high school hockey and captained the Gophers. The NHL stayed out of reach.
Hockey Across Minnesota: After two full seasons in minor league hockey, Nelson was ready to return to the family farm in Magnolia.
Hockey Across Minnesota: After two full seasons in minor league hockey, Nelson was ready to return to the family farm in Magnolia.
via Star Tribune12h agoDFL wave reaches the edges of the Twin Cities
From Anoka to Shakopee, the GOP’s outer-ring suburbs give way to DFL victories.
From Anoka to Shakopee, the GOP’s outer-ring suburbs give way to DFL victories.
via Star Tribune12h agoWhy are restaurants so loud? Here’s where to find quiet in the Twin Cities
From thumping music to bad acoustics, our food critic explains the racket and recommends quieter places to eat. Plus, advice for aspiring food critics.
From thumping music to bad acoustics, our food critic explains the racket and recommends quieter places to eat. Plus, advice for aspiring food critics.
via Star Tribune12h agoMinnesota Republicans say they paid the price for standing by Trump
The GOP is soul-searching after Tuesday’s election.
The GOP is soul-searching after Tuesday’s election.
via Star Tribune12h agoWhy Minneapolis-bound Jack White is the best rock act on tour right now
Between his “No Name” album and his no-phones, no-setlists policies, the former White Stripe is a no-duh hot ticket again at the Armory.
Between his “No Name” album and his no-phones, no-setlists policies, the former White Stripe is a no-duh hot ticket again at the Armory.
via Star Tribune12h agoScoggins: Vikings must go all-in at trade deadline — the future can wait
With a 6-1 record and an elite defense, the Vikings have a rare opportunity to contend. New GM Nolan Teasley should make a bold move, even if it means pursuing Colts star Jonathan Taylor.
With a 6-1 record and an elite defense, the Vikings have a rare opportunity to contend. New GM Nolan Teasley should make a bold move, even if it means pursuing Colts star Jonathan Taylor.
via Star Tribune23h agoMinneapolis council begins grilling Mayor Frey’s nominee for police chief
Interim Chief Bill Peterson needs at least 7 votes from the Minneapolis City Council to be confirmed.
Interim Chief Bill Peterson needs at least 7 votes from the Minneapolis City Council to be confirmed.
via Star Tribune23h agoLive: Who will step up for Wolves against Kevin Durant with Anthony Edwards out?
The 5-3 Timberwolves face a tough road test against the surging 7-1 Rockets. Follow along for updates, analysis and highlights from the action.
The 5-3 Timberwolves face a tough road test against the surging 7-1 Rockets. Follow along for updates, analysis and highlights from the action.
via Star Tribune1d agoMinnesota led nation in voter turnout on Election Day
Minnesota voters also set a new state record for midterm elections with more than 2.8 million ballots cast.
Minnesota voters also set a new state record for midterm elections with more than 2.8 million ballots cast.
via Star Tribune1d agoHere are 15 players who can lead their teams to the football state tournament
From high-scoring running backs to commanding quarterbacks, these athletes could lead their schools to the quarterfinals and beyond.
From high-scoring running backs to commanding quarterbacks, these athletes could lead their schools to the quarterfinals and beyond.
via Star Tribune1d agoPeggy Flanagan wants new Senate Democratic leader to replace Chuck Schumer
Schumer, the Senate minority leader, faces a leadership election in December before the new Democratic-majority Congress takes office.
Schumer, the Senate minority leader, faces a leadership election in December before the new Democratic-majority Congress takes office.
via Star Tribune1d agoWhich Senate, governors races are still uncalled
Just a handful of races for Senate and governor have not yet been called by The Associated Press as of 4 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday.
Just a handful of races for Senate and governor have not yet been called by The Associated Press as of 4 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday.
via Star Tribune1d agoLive: Sartell, Cretin-Derham Hall battle for a spot in boys soccer final
Making its first state tournament appearance, Winona upset defending champion Blake 2-1 and will face Sartell or Cretin-Derham Hall in the Class 2A final. In Class 3A, defending champion Edina will meet top-seeded Wayzata.
Making its first state tournament appearance, Winona upset defending champion Blake 2-1 and will face Sartell or Cretin-Derham Hall in the Class 2A final. In Class 3A, defending champion Edina will meet top-seeded Wayzata.
via Star Tribune1d agoHow an election recount works in Minnesota
The tight race between Republican U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad and Democrat Jake Johnson is within the margin that allows for a publicly funded recount.
The tight race between Republican U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad and Democrat Jake Johnson is within the margin that allows for a publicly funded recount.
via Star Tribune1d agoSpeaker Johnson won't seek reelection as House Republican leader after party's midterm losses
House Speaker Mike Johnson will be stepping aside from Republican Party leadership after the GOP's wipeout in the midterm election, declining to seek support to stay on as House minority leader in the new Congress, according to two people familiar with his decision Wednesday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson will be stepping aside from Republican Party leadership after the GOP's wipeout in the midterm election, declining to seek support to stay on as House minority leader in the new Congress, according to two people familiar with his decision Wednesday.
via Star Tribune1d agoHoodie-wearing Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo XIV
Why did the poet laureate of rock and the rock star of Catholicism get together at the Vatican?
Why did the poet laureate of rock and the rock star of Catholicism get together at the Vatican?
via Star Tribune1d agoTaylor Schlitz: Young voters shifted to the left. But their doubts remain.
While polls show large majority of 18 to 29 year old voters went for Democrats, they’re still not feeling optimistic about the future.
While polls show large majority of 18 to 29 year old voters went for Democrats, they’re still not feeling optimistic about the future.
via Star Tribune1d agoCandidates backed by teachers union sweep Minneapolis school board elections
Voters statewide also overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that will increase school funding without raising taxes.
Voters statewide also overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that will increase school funding without raising taxes.
via Star Tribune1d agoLook up how your city voted, from governor to school board
The results from Tuesday’s election are in. Who did your neighbors support?
The results from Tuesday’s election are in. Who did your neighbors support?
via Star Tribune1d agoDemocrats win control of the Minnesota Legislature
Full results aren’t yet available, but Democrats have already defeated Republicans to flip several key seats on the path toward a state government trifecta.
Full results aren’t yet available, but Democrats have already defeated Republicans to flip several key seats on the path toward a state government trifecta.
via Star Tribune1d agoHistoric midterm rout across U.S. serves as a sweeping rebuke of Trump era
The electoral backlash extended even into deep red states and indicated that President Trump has lost his hold over the coalition that lifted him to the White House twice.
The electoral backlash extended even into deep red states and indicated that President Trump has lost his hold over the coalition that lifted him to the White House twice.
via Star Tribune2d agoEvery precinct, every vote. The map that explains Klobuchar’s win.
Search an address, city or county to see how Minnesotans voted for governor in 2026, or zoom in to see precincts, vote counts and shifts.
Search an address, city or county to see how Minnesotans voted for governor in 2026, or zoom in to see precincts, vote counts and shifts.
via Star Tribune2d agoYuen: Minneapolis had a Turning Point before Charlie Kirk arrived
After mix-ups with Kirk’s organization, a pioneering recovery center will take the name of the man who helped Black Minnesotans find sobriety.
After mix-ups with Kirk’s organization, a pioneering recovery center will take the name of the man who helped Black Minnesotans find sobriety.
via Star Tribune2d agoYour favorite Minnesota state park might be closed this weekend. Here’s why.
The firearms deer opener comes with access restrictions. Plus, the arrival of tundra swans and a free ride through the Minnesota River bottoms.
The firearms deer opener comes with access restrictions. Plus, the arrival of tundra swans and a free ride through the Minnesota River bottoms.
via Star Tribune12h agoA blue wave, a GOP shutout: Five takeaways from Minnesota’s election
Fraud attacks failed to derail Democrats, who now face pressure to restore trust in state government as Republicans confront another failed bid for statewide power.
Fraud attacks failed to derail Democrats, who now face pressure to restore trust in state government as Republicans confront another failed bid for statewide power.
via Star Tribune2d agoJustin Jefferson keeps getting open. Here’s why the Vikings aren’t capitalizing.
Our film breakdown reveals missed throws, hesitation and miscommunication between quarterback Kyler Murray and the Vikings’ star receiver.
Our film breakdown reveals missed throws, hesitation and miscommunication between quarterback Kyler Murray and the Vikings’ star receiver.
via Star Tribune2d agoProgressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator
Progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan's open Senate seat, giving the Democratic Party's left wing a breakthrough victory in one of the nation's most important swing states.
Progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan's open Senate seat, giving the Democratic Party's left wing a breakthrough victory in one of the nation's most important swing states.