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Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.
Lightning identified as cause of Long 2 wildfire in the BWCAW, growth slow
A lightning-caused wildfire is burning in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as firefighters work to contain it near Pine Lake.
Rice's go-ahead homer lifts Yankees past Twins
Ben Rice hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the third inning after a rain delay and the New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Minnesotans on the American Experiment, 250 years on
On the U.S. semiquincentennial, Minnesotans across the state feel a mixture of pride, unease, disappointment, hope and fear about the nation.
State awards $20M from 3M settlement over ‘forever chemicals’ to improve habitat, recreation
The money was set aside for enhancing water resources, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreational opportunities in the east metro. Eight years after the settlement with 3M was announced, that funding is finally ready to be distributed.
Hot rotisserie chicken soon could be among the foods eligible under federal food benefits
Congressional lawmakers are looking to add rotisserie chicken to the list of foods people can purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Currently, the program excludes hot and pre-prepared foods.
Lynx's Miles wins second consecutive Rookie of the Month, Reeve named Coach of the Month
The Minnesota Lynx had an exciting mid-season week of accolades. Just a day after being named a starter for the All-Star Game, Olivia Miles was named the Kia WNBA Rookie of the Month for the second month in a row. Head coach Cheryl Reeve was also named WNBA Coach of the Month for June.