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Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules
The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programming and close for two years of renovations – at least for now
Minnesota political conventions 2026: Live updates as DFL, GOP pick candidates
DFLers meet in Rochester and Republicans in Duluth this weekend to endorse candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and other statewide races before the Aug. 11 primary. Follow our live coverage from both conventions.
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Prices for tomatoes are up 40 percent over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index. Experts say the spike is the result of crop yields and two pillars of President Donald Trump's second term policies.
A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend. It's when a blue moon that's also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year rises.
Air quality alert issued for Twin Cities for Friday afternoon, evening
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for the Twin Cities metro area from noon to 9 p.m. Friday. Air quality may reach the orange category — meaning unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx have been an instant match in a WNBA season of change
The Minnesota Lynx might well have landed their latest franchise player in Olivia Miles. The second overall pick in the WNBA draft could hardly have found a better place to launch her WNBA career.
Davis Martin wins 6th straight decision and White Sox cruise to a 6-2 win over Twins
Munetaka Murakami made it 6-0 in the fourth with a bloop double to left that just eluded Twins shortstop Tristan Gray. Gray atoned with an RBI double in the fifth to break up Martin's shutout bid. Victor Caratini scored Josh Bell with a sacrifice fly off Jordan Leasure in the seventh.