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Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America's 250th
The U.S. Postal Service is releasing special edition stamps featuring the bald eagle for America's 250th birthday. The stamps issued Thursday depict the eagle across five life stages, from hatchling to adult.
Navarro scores a goal, Rapids beat Minnesota 1-0 to snap 3-game losing streak
Rafael Navarro scored a goal, Nico Hansen had his first shutout this season, and the Colorado Rapids beat Minnesota United 1-0 to snap a three-game losing streak. The Rapids (5-7-1) went into the game winless in five straight and won for the first time since a 6-2 home victory over Houston on April 11. Hansen finished with two saves.
Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild
Brett Kulak scored 3:52 into overtime after Nathan MacKinnon tied it late in regulation and the Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
Minnesota lawmakers have an overarching deal on key session items as they barrel toward a Sunday midnight deadline to pass bills.
Will importers share their tariff refunds with customers in Minnesota?
Companies are starting to get refunds for tariffs that have been struck down by the Supreme Court. But many businesses that helped bear the costs of those tariffs aren’t eligible.
 As international student enrollment plummets, Minnesota educators look to boost support
Travel bans, visa restrictions and the threat of deportation in President Trump’s second term are presenting difficult challenges for international students. Enrollment has dropped sharply this spring from last year in Minnesota and across the country.
Minnesota readies first-ever K-12 health education standards
Advocates say the new standards, set to be phased in over the next three years, introduce needed guidance on nutrition, first aid, sex and abuse prevention. Some school watchers worry the standards will burden already overwhelmed educators.
Former state Sen. Eichorn pleads guilty in child solicitation sting
Eichorn, a Republican from Grand Rapids, was arrested in March 2025 following a sting operation. He pleaded guilty to texting with and arranging to meet someone who he believed to be a 17-year-old.
Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers
Las Vegas-based Allegiant said the transaction closed after receiving required regulatory and shareholder approvals. When the deal was first announced in January, Allegiant said it was valued at about $1.5 billion, including debt.