Legal Marijuana Now Party demoted from major party status in Minnesota Supreme Court decisionThe Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Legal Marijuana Now Party failed to meet state requirements for major political parties and directed the secretary of state to take actions to demote it.
Play2min 42secNorthern lights forecast: Intense auroras possible in Minnesota Friday night, Saturday morningA Kp index of 8.33 is forecast for Friday night. That’s a measurement used to predict solar weather activity; it ranges from 0 to 9, with higher numbers indicating a better chance for auroras.
Minneapolis approves plan to redevelop area where Kmart store blocked Nicollet Ave. for decadesThe 10-acre project area will become the site of mixed use buildings, a park and new bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
BCA identifies woman who died, St. Paul police officers involved in fatal shootingAuthorities on Friday identified the woman who was fatally shot by St. Paul police earlier in the week and released the names of the three officers involved.
Students address University of Minnesota Board of RegentsAfter protests and press conferences over the past few weeks, University of Minnesota students shared their concerns directly with the U’s Board of Regents at its monthly meeting on Friday.
Play4min 16secMinnesota readies for its flag switchover as old banner comes down, new one goes upOn Statehood Day, the new state flag and emblem will become official. It’s a change that is overdue for some and problematic to others.
Play3min 56secComing in hot: Nostalgia and anticipation build ahead of Timberwolves semi-final gameThe Minnesota Timberwolves don’t just have home-court advantage at this Friday’s semifinal game: The team is coming in hot with a 2-0 lead against defending NBA champions the Denver Nuggets. Minnesota fans want to be part of the action, but soaring ticket prices mean many will be watching from outside Target Center.
Amid playoff wins, these 2 men are tattooing ‘Naz Reid’ on dozens of Timberwolves fansAt a tattoo studio in Roseville, JC Stroebel and Jesse George are spending the next several days with dozens of tattoo appointments all for the same piece of art — Naz Reid’s name.
Celebrate mom with free fishing, a stinky flower, Prince, local art and more this weekendIn need of last-minute Mother’s Day plans? From the weird to the wonderful, we’ve curated a few ideas — some of them free.
New Minnesota music round-up: Twankling, punky Americana from Phantom FieldsNew Minnesota music roundup is a bimonthly collection of new releases by Minnesota musicians or musicians with strong Minnesota connections. We focus on music that might otherwise fly beneath the radar, including — but not limited to — folk, blues, country, experimental and jazz.
Plug your nose! Malodorous corpse flower to bloom soon at Como Park Zoo and ConservatoryA rare and stinky corpse flower is about to bloom at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul.
Prepare for another summer of air quality alerts, but less than 2023Minnesotans can expect more air quality alerts than usual this summer, but probably won’t have to hide out from the wildfire haze as much as last year, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year’s backlashTarget, which operates roughly 2,000 stores, said decisions about where to stock Pride-themed products, including adult apparel, home goods, foods and beverages would be based on “guest insights and consumer research.”
Rideshare drivers find themselves at similar crossroads 1 year after Walz vetoRideshare drivers have been pushing for urgent action on driver pay and job security protections for the last year and a half. Lawmakers and the governor are facing pressure to strike a statewide deal or risk losing Uber and Lyft service starting in July.
Twins ambush Mariners with a 5-run 1st inning and cruise to an 11-1 winThe Twins got the bounces, like when Miranda checked his swing in the first inning and accidentally hit a slow-bouncing single up the third base line. But there were plenty of hard-hit balls, like the 104 mph drive Jeffers sent into the flower boxes above the wall in left-center field.
Play3min 44secRFK Jr. is not alone. More than a billion people have parasitic wormsPresidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about a time when, as he put it, "A worm ... got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then died." Here's a global perspective on these worms.
Maui community mobilizes to protect water quality from runoff after Lahaina firesThe debris from Lahaina's fire contains toxic chemicals and sits right next to a coral reef. So the community is collaborating with scientists to track water quality.
Review: ‘Blended 和 (Harmony)’ looks at a Chinese American swing group from Minnesota“Blended 和 (Harmony)” is a play depicting the lives of the Kim Loo Sisters, a jazz vocal quartet from Minneapolis, focusing on two sisters as they navigate fame, betrayal and their heritage.
Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill, sending legislation to the HouseThe Senate passed a bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.
Minnesota Senate approves tougher penalty for ‘straw purchasers,’ other restrictions off the tableSenate DFL leaders said they didn’t have the votes to pass measures requiring 48-hour notice of a lost or stolen firearm or prohibiting gun owners from locking, unloading or storing a firearm when it’s not in their possession.