Waconia bowler prepares to compete in Special Olympics USA Games hosted in Minnesota next week
Waconia bowler prepares to compete in Special Olympics USA Games hosted in Minnesota next week
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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Man, 21, killed in Carver County motorcycle crash The motorcyclist, identified as Ryan Miller of Waconia, M...
The motorcyclist, identified as Ryan Miller of Waconia, Minnesota, left the roadway and was ejected, the sheriff's office said. He died at the scene.
Jun 3, 2026Open source
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Stray showers speckle the region to wrap up the holiday weekend
It will not be the washout days that we saw to start the month, but stray showers once again look to develop across southern Minnesota this afternoon.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Minnesota's first hyperscale data center nearing completion in Rosemount
With Minnesota's first hyperscale data center close to completion, nearby residents share thoughts while communities across the state debate what comes next.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Over 35,000 Attend Delano 4th of July Parade
More than 35,000 people packed Delano as the city’s Fourth of July parade again drew crowds for one of Minnesota’s biggest holiday traditions.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Josh Bell homers twice as Twins go deep six times in win over Yankees
Josh Bell homered in consecutive at-bats and the Minnesota Twins hit six homers in a game for the first time in nearly three years to pull away for an 11-4
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Net loss of personality for Wild with Middleton and Zuccarello gone
Veteran defenseman and forward were both huge presences in Minnesota's locker room
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Timberwolves have a simple pitch for LeBron James, and there's a chance it works
The Wolves have never won it all, and Minnesota is on a 35-year title drought; the team thinks a LeBron-led ring would end the GOAT debate
Jul 5, 2026Open source
A 48-star US flag, the size of a single bedroom apartment, has draped a Minnesota community in red, white a...
While cleaning for their annual fair, among the cobwebs and dust, community members in Waseca County, Minnesota, spotted an enormous parcel, wrapped in oil c...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Rochester police used drones more than any other state law enforcement agency in 2025
Rochester's drone use was 10 to 250 times as high as that of other Southeast Minnesota law enforcement agencies.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Unease, opposition grows among rural residents in southern Minnesota over massive power line project
Critics argue the project doesn't make sense given modest growth in energy demand. Energy officials say it will enhance energy reliability.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Minnesota set to divvy up 53M eggs with other states in settlement agreement over inflated prices
The U.S. Department of Justice and 17 states, including Minnesota, announced a $3.3 million settlement agreement this week with egg producers accused of hatc...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Firefly viewing nights return to the U of M Arboretum with a silent fireworks show
A summer tradition at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum lets visitors trade fireworks for fireflies, as naturalists warn the glowing insects are disappearing...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
University of Minnesota scientists say they’ve created world’s first synthetic cell from scratch
University of Minnesota researchers created SpudCell, the world's first synthetic cell with a full life cycle.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Minnesota weather: Isolated afternoon and evening storms July 4th, nice and sunny Sunday
Independence Day is bringing a mix of sunshine, humidity and the chance for late pop-up storms across Minnesota.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Discover the elusive beauty of true-blue flowers for your Minnesota garden with these 10 stunning annuals a...
Discover the elusive beauty of true-blue flowers for your Minnesota garden with these 10 stunning annuals and perennials.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Minneapolis man arrested in Fargo faces attempted murder charge tied to May incident
Eric Dubar was taken into custody Friday on Minnesota felony warrants and now faces four new felony charges filed by Fargo police.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Liberty beat Lynx 99-86, denying Cheryl Reeve a WNBA wins record Breanna Stewart scored 36 points and the N...
Breanna Stewart scored 36 points and the New York Liberty beat Minnesota 99-86, spoiling Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve's first attempt to become the WNBA'...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Yanks stop 7-game skid with 5-2 victory over Twins The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak wi...
The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Edina shooting victim hospitalized with serious injuries, police say A shooting in Edina, Minnesota, Thursd...
A shooting in Edina, Minnesota, Thursday night left one person in the hospital with serious injuries, according to police.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Stray showers speckle the region to wrap up the holiday weekend
It will not be the washout days that we saw to start the month, but stray showers once again look to develop across southern Minnesota this afternoon.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Minnesota's first hyperscale data center nearing completion in Rosemount
With Minnesota's first hyperscale data center close to completion, nearby residents share thoughts while communities across the state debate what comes next.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Over 35,000 Attend Delano 4th of July Parade
More than 35,000 people packed Delano as the city’s Fourth of July parade again drew crowds for one of Minnesota’s biggest holiday traditions.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Josh Bell homers twice as Twins go deep six times in win over Yankees
Josh Bell homered in consecutive at-bats and the Minnesota Twins hit six homers in a game for the first time in nearly three years to pull away for an 11-4
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Net loss of personality for Wild with Middleton and Zuccarello gone
Veteran defenseman and forward were both huge presences in Minnesota's locker room
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Timberwolves have a simple pitch for LeBron James, and there's a chance it works
The Wolves have never won it all, and Minnesota is on a 35-year title drought; the team thinks a LeBron-led ring would end the GOAT debate
Jul 5, 2026Open source
A 48-star US flag, the size of a single bedroom apartment, has draped a Minnesota community in red, white a...
While cleaning for their annual fair, among the cobwebs and dust, community members in Waseca County, Minnesota, spotted an enormous parcel, wrapped in oil c...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Rochester police used drones more than any other state law enforcement agency in 2025
Rochester's drone use was 10 to 250 times as high as that of other Southeast Minnesota law enforcement agencies.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Unease, opposition grows among rural residents in southern Minnesota over massive power line project
Critics argue the project doesn't make sense given modest growth in energy demand. Energy officials say it will enhance energy reliability.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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