Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Stories from June 6, 2026

Air quality concerns, rain returns

Air quality concerns, rain returns

An air quality alert remains in effect across much of Minnesota through Sunday evening as elevated ground-level ozone levels create unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups. Beyond the air quality concerns, rain chances return late Sunday into Monday before summer heat and humidity arrive in full force by the middle of next week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Howard scores 27, Miles adds 19, Lynx beat Storm 88-68 for seventh straight win

Howard scores 27, Miles adds 19, Lynx beat Storm 88-68 for seventh straight win

Natasha Howard had a season-high 27 points on 12-of-16 shooting, Olivia Miles added 19 points, six assists and six rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Seattle Storm 88-68 for their seventh win in a row — the last six by double figures.
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Randy Moss is cancer-free and angling for the next big catch in pursuit of his bass fishing passion

Randy Moss is cancer-free and angling for the next big catch in pursuit of his bass fishing passion

Randy Moss is still making big catches long after he finished playing football. The Hall of Fame wide receiver with the second-most touchdown receptions in NFL history has found his off-the-field calling fishing for freshwater bass.
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
The Forest Service says it's closing offices to cut costs. But the math doesn't add up

The Forest Service says it's closing offices to cut costs. But the math doesn't add up

The Forest Service is trying to shut down research hubs because it says it needs to live within its means. But the agency plans to close facilities that cost less than $1 to rent while keeping open one that costs $1 million.
by Chiara Eisner

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Minnesota DNR begins transition to new electronic licensing system with anglers and hunters

Minnesota DNR begins transition to new electronic licensing system with anglers and hunters

The Minnesota DNR is offering anglers and hunters flexibility when it comes to obtaining and managing their harvest licenses. The state agency’s new system launches June 9.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!