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Minnesota Wild trade center Freddy Gaudreau to Seattle Kraken
The Minnesota Wild traded center Freddy Gaudreau to the Seattle Kraken for a fourth-rounder. Gaudreau has three years left on his contract at an annual salary cap hit of $2.1 million.
Major freeway closures planned in Twin Cities this weekend
If you’ll be driving in the Twin Cities this weekend — be warned: Several planned freeway closures may make for challenging travel in the metro.
Minnesotans mourn Melissa and Mark Hortman at the Capitol; Biden pays respects
Thousands of people lined up Friday to pay their respects to the late DFL House Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman at the Minnesota Capitol rotunda. They included former President Joe Biden, who came to the Capitol late in the afternoon.
DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways
Political leaders, family and friends will gather Friday at the Minnesota Capitol to pay tribute to Hortman. She was remembered for her calm demeanor, strategic thinking and lasting impact on Minnesota politics.
Minnesota corn fields pose migration risk for songbirds, study shows
A Cornell University study has found that songbirds are changing their migration patterns when traveling through what’s known as the “Corn Belt,” vast stretches of farmland in the Midwest.
Justice Department says Kilmar Abrego Garcia will face U.S. trial before any move to deport him again
The Justice Department says it intends to try Kilmar Abrego Garcia on federal smuggling charges in Tennessee before it moves to deport him, addressing fears that he could be expelled again from the U.S. within days.
Joe Ryan is pitching like the ace the struggling Twins badly need
The Minnesota Twins recently held a special meeting for their pitching staff to address the failures, frustrations and path forward. Joe Ryan followed it up with a stellar start they badly needed.