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Twins can't complete sweep in 5-2 loss
Gavin Williams pitched seven dominant innings, Gabriel Arias, Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey hit home runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Build your ballot: Minnesota's 2026 primary election
Early voting for the 2026 primary election goes until Monday, August 10. Learn who’s on your ballot with MPR News. Enter your Minnesota address to see who's running and learn more about the candidates.
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve breaks WNBA record for career wins
She broke the record Wednesday with an 86-80 win over the Connecticut Sun. It marked Reeve's 380th win, which breaks the record for the all-time most regular-season wins for a WNBA coach.
Pickle pie, dill cookies: Minnesota State Fair reveals new foods, vendors for 2026
There are 36 official new fair foods this year and nine new vendors who’ll be making their debut at the annual Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Lawsuit alleges Mayo Clinic cuts corners with AI, putting patient care and privacy at risk
A former Mayo Clinic official is suing her former employer, alleging she was demoted and then fired after blowing the whistle on how the hospital’s rush to incorporate AI into their operations put patient care and privacy at risk.
Minnesota governor candidates seek Republican primary edge by promising spending, tax cuts
Candidates vying for the Republican Party nomination in the governor’s race have committed to slashing the state budget as a way to cut taxes. But former state budget officials say that’s easier said than done.