School workers pass first goal post towards health insurance reform in final day of legislative session
12:00 PMPolitics and Government NewsOn the last day of the Minnesota legislature’s 2026 session, lawmakers voted to fund a data collection project to study the spiraling health insurance costs for Minnesota school districts – a first step in reforming the health insurance program for school district employees as a whole.
Red River Valley farmers worry as strong winds threaten their soil
12:00 PMAgricultureWinds that reached speeds of nearly 50 miles per hour blew through the Red River Valley recently. That leaves farmers concerned about potential nutrient loss in their soil as planting season has begun.
Trump touts Iran breakthrough but details remain unclear
2:32 PMInternationalPresident Trump announced the unfinalized deal on social media after talks with Israel and other allies. Iran did not officially confirm the deal, and state media contradicted parts of it.
Mauricio González scores stoppage-time goal for Minnesota in 1-1 tie with RSL
1:52 PMMinnesota UnitedMinnesota won both matches with RSL last season and has a six-game unbeaten streak in the series.
Indigenous-led organization receives property from Minneapolis church as an act of reparation
YesterdayNative NewsOur Savior’s Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis is transferring ownership of a property to Indigenous-led organization, Indigenous Protector Movement. The two groups came together Friday afternoon for a ceremony and to sign documents in front of the community.
Duluth's iconic foam dome 'Flintstone House' hits the market
YesterdayDuluth NewsThe foam-shell triple dome home, known locally as the “Flintstone House” or “Mushroom House” is for sale $369,999. Built in 1970, it was last for sale five years ago.
ICE agent charged in Twin Cities road rage incident posts bond
2 days agoImmigration enforcement in MinnesotaAn Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of pointing his handgun at two people in an alleged road rage incident made his first court appearance Friday after returning to Minnesota and posting $100,000 bond.
U of M researchers to study how forward-facing sonar could affect Minnesota fish
YesterdayEnvironmental NewsAlso known as forward-facing sonar, the technology lets anglers spot and track fish in real time. A team of researchers will study whether live-imaging sonar changes catch rates and what the long-term effects could be for fish populations in Minnesota lakes.
'Long Leif' siblings go indoors as Detroit Lakes troll artist stages first museum exhibit
YesterdayArts and CultureFor more than a decade, Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo has scattered wooden troll sculptures around the world. He has created almost 200 in 19 countries. Now the poet and former hip-hop artist is now bringing a collection of fairy tale-inspired creations in from the cold for his first-ever museum exhibit.
Following 2-year hiatus, Soudan underground mine tours to resume on the Iron Range
2 days agoGreater MinnesotaThe popular tours, which have been closed since a massive storm flooded the underground mine in 2024, are set to resume on Memorial Day weekend.
Natasha Howard scores 26 points, grabs 14 rebounds, and Lynx hold off Sky 85-75
YesterdayMinnesota LynxNatasha Howard scored 26 points, including 14 in the second quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Chicago Sky 85-75.
Trump administration to force foreigners in the U.S. to apply for a green card abroad
YesterdayPolitics and Government NewsForeigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy.
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