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Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case stemming from Osseo lawsuit
At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 includes OutKast, Soundgarden and Cyndi Lauper
The seven acts voted into the Rock Hall this year include Southern rap and Midwest garage rock duos, pillars of the grunge and English blues rock eras and the ‘80s most unusual pop star.
U of M accused of mishandling plagiarism allegations against influential professor
University of Minnesota officials are facing accusations they mishandled claims of plagiarism against a prominent professor who delivered millions of dollars in grant money to the university.
Heintzeman, Slipy face off Tuesday in special election for state Senate seat
The winner will fill the District 6 seat left vacant by Justin Eichorn, who resigned last month. The two candidates who hope to replace him include a staunch conservative and a relative political newcomer.
In NW Minnesota, she rescues dogs, then trains them to rescue veterans
Linda Wiedewitsch trains dogs to help military veterans deal with the psychological effects of war. Most of the dogs she trains come from pounds around Detroit Lakes. It’s a cycle of grace that’s helping rescue dogs and veterans.
Sebastian Berhalter, Pedro Vite spark second-half surge as Whitecaps top Minnesota United 3-1
Sebastian Berhalter started the scoring 10 minutes into the second half and Pedro Vite added two goals four minutes apart to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United.
Timberwolves push Lakers to edge of elimination with 116-113 comeback win behind Edwards’ 43 points
Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left for the lead and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James, leading a rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers that put them up 3-1 in the first-round series.
Joe Ryan strikes out season-best 11 as Twins top Angels 5-0 for 3-game series sweep
Joe Ryan struck out a season-high 11 in seven shutout innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 for their first three-game win streak since August. Ryan allowed four hits and a walk.
Trump says Columbus Day will now just be Columbus Day
President Donald Trump says he is bringing back Columbus Day. The holiday was first designated by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1934 and is celebrated the second Monday in October.