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There was a weather curveball for the Minnesota Twins’ Opening Day on Friday, with chilly conditions and a chance for rain — but that didn’t stop fans from lining up hours before the first pitch at Target Field.
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Friday at noon, a check-in on the only Minnesota congressional race guaranteed to send a new person to Washington. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst speaks with three candidates seeking to represent the 2nd Congressional District.
Forum Communications, which owns newspapers and TV stations throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and both Dakotas, parted ways last week with left-leaning columnists. The move has sparked protest from readers.
Minnesota’s four-year high school graduation rate continued to inch upward in 2025 after dipping in the pandemic. As they applauded the gains, state officials expressed concern about students affected by the federal immigration raids.
Wicoie Nandagikendan, an early childhood Dakota and Ojibwe immersion program, uses cultural teachings and family engagement for hands-on language learning. Despite funding freezes and external pressures, the program has remained open, supporting young learners in their language journey.
Six Minnesotans filed suit Thursday against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security, alleging agents unlawfully entered homes without judicial warrants.
Six member nations of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe held primary elections this week. Some candidates were elected to leadership positions by majority vote; others move on to the general election in June.
The league’s expansion draft on Friday will determine part of the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo’s make-ups and who will be leaving the rosters of existing teams. Two teams will make their debut in the 2026 season as the WNBA expands to 15 teams.
A U.S. aircraft has gone down in Iran, marking the first loss of American aircraft in Iranian territory. One crew member has been rescued, according to one U.S. official and one Israeli official.
Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 4.4 percent in January, which was slightly higher than the national average.
Minnesota property owners are seeing some steep hikes in their tax bills. Will lawmakers help cushion their burden?
Jalen Duren had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins scored 26 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday night as both teams were without a superstar. Minnesota ruled out All-Star guard Anthony Edwards, listing his right knee injury and an illness.
Taj Bradley pitched six innings of five-hit ball while Matt Wallner, Kody Clemens and Josh Bell each hit solo shots in the ninth, helping the Twins to a 5-1 victory over the Royals.
