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Savannah Bananas will play ball at Target Field August 2026
The popular baseball team Savannah Bananas is bringing their family-friendly “Banana Ball” style to Target Field for three games over the weekend of Aug. 7, 2026. The season will also see an expansion, with five additional teams playing around the country.
BSU looks to reclaim ‘University of the Pines’ legacy through fundraiser
A special fundraising initiative recently launched at Bemidji State University is aimed at replanting trees on campus. That's after a destructive storm in June destroyed an estimated 9 million trees throughout Beltrami County. Following the storm, Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency in the area.
Whitefish Chain’s early attack on invasive species shows signs of success
Starry stonewort, a fast-growing invasive algae, was discovered in the Rush Lake channel. The Whitefish Chain of Lakes Association mounted a counter-attack, including hand pulling, chemical treatment and monitoring.
Dan Rosen sworn in as Minnesota U.S. Attorney
Minnesota's new U.S. Attorney was sworn in Friday during a private ceremony at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis. President Donald Trump nominated Dan Rosen in May to take over for Andy Luger.
Union Gospel Mission leader spends 24 hours on a bench to spotlight homelessness
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities CEO Pam Stegora Axberg spent 24 hours on a bench as part of a national initiative to raise awareness about homelessness. The livestreamed event brought together local leaders and community partners for round-the-clock conversations on how to address the crisis heading into winter. 
Feeding Our Future defendant pleads guilty days before trial
A Minneapolis man pleaded guilty Friday to wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy in the Feeding Our Future case, admitting he helped fabricate documents that funneled $17 million in bogus meal reimbursements to S&S Catering.
Activists, artists work to restore vandalized George Floyd mural
George Floyd’s face was painted over in an iconic mural at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, according to a video posted to social media Friday morning by Marcia Howard.