VERNDALE — Emily Elfstrum scored seven points to lead the Verndale Pirates in an 80-19 season-opening loss to the Parkers ...

At the Capitol, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Democrats and Somali community leaders denounce the president’s claim that he can revoke ...

J.J. McCarthy has been placed in concussion protocol by the Minnesota Vikings. The second-year quarterback reported symptoms ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — It’s hard to effectively sum up how bad the Minnesota Vikings were after halftime in the embarrassing 23-6 ...

City Council members set the preliminary levy in September at an 8% increase over this year, with the hope of decreasing it ...

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Three departing lawmakers reflect on decades of change, deepening divisions, and future challenges facing Minnesota.

The Gophers will meet Alabama in the Junkanoo Division title bout Wednesday. The Crimson Tide (6-0), who beat Harvard, 80-60, in the other matchup, were a No. 5 seed in last year’s NCAA Tournament who ...

Alise Sjostrom of Redhead Creamery and Megan Lewis of Fargo’s Milk Made Catering are teaming up to bring cheese lovers a ...

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COON RAPIDS — Former Staples-Motley Cardinal and North Dakota State University Bison, Andrew Israelson, was named the 2025 Minnesota Section PGA Assistant Professional Player of the Year.

BRAINERD — The Airport Commission will meet 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in the Airport Conference Room at the Brainerd Lakes ...