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Twins win 6-3 over Chicago White Sox
The Twins won their third game out of four against the White Sox with the help of Willi Castro's three-run home run.
The Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 7-0
The Twins shut out the White Sox for their eighth win of the season.
Top-seed Boston College breezes into Frozen Four championship with 4-0 victory over Michigan
The Eagles earned a showdown with Denver on Saturday at Xcel Energy Center for the title.
Denver upends Boston University in overtime to reach Frozen Four championship game
Former Gophers forward Tristan Broz scored about midway through the overtime session to put the Pioneers into Saturday's final.
Anthony Edwards scores career-high 51 points as Timberwolves stop Wizards 130-121
Reserve guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 23 points, stepping up after center Naz Reid was ejected in the first half.
Dodgers 4-2 over Twins
Ohtani goes deep for 3rd time in 5 games and hits pair of doubles for Dodgers in 4-2 win over Twins
Gallery: Twins Opening Day
Crowds gathered to watch the Twins play the Cleveland Guardians for the first home game of the season.
Timberwolves defeat Raptors 133-85
Anthony Edwards made five three-pointers to help the Wolves to victory despite a three game three-pointer drought.
Gallery: Wild 4, Arizona 1
The Minnesota Wild NHL hockey team defeated the Arizona Coyotes 4-1 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Tuesday March 12, 2024.
Gallery: Gophers women's basketball 77, Rutgers 69
The Gophers defeated Rutgers 77-69 in the first round of the Big Ten women's basketball tournament Wednesday night at Target Center.
Gallery: PWHL Minnesota 4, Ottawa 3
Minnesota forward Taylor Heise beat Ottawa goaltender Sandra Abstreiter for the winning goal in the shootout, giving Minnesota a 4-3 victory at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday.
Photos: Jon Batiste makes Minneapolis debut at First Avenue
Jon Batiste brought his Uneasy Tour to First Avenue for a sold-out show Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Minneapolis.
Photos: Gophers lose 80-64 to Penn State
Minnesota suffered their third loss in a row with high-scoring Mara Braun out with a right foot injury.
Photos: President Joe Biden speaks in Superior, Wisc. to promote infrastructure package
The Blatnik Bridge is one of 37 similar projects benefiting from the federal funding.
Wolves hold on to sink Clippers
The Timberwolves defeated the LA Clippers 109-105
River Rats perform in Minneapolis
The 100-plus member Twin Cities Water Ski Show Team performed their summer show "Super Mario World" on Thursday night, June 16, 2022 on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. The show is every Thursday night this summer and is free.
Minneapolis man has gone freshwater swimming for 1,000 straight days
The guy known to the ice-dipping community as "Ricky Lake" says it's a blessing to live in the City of Lakes.
Gallery: Gophers win 97-73 against Macalester
The Gophers competed without top players Pharrel Payne and Cam Christie for the exhibition match.
Photos: President Joe Biden visits Minnesota
For the fourth time during his presidency, President Biden came to Minnesota as part of a 'barnstorming' tour of rural America with stop at a Northfield farm. In the evening, demonstrators marched in support of Palestinians in Gaza and in protest of US aid to Israel.
Celebrating Dia de Los Muertos on Lake Street with altars and art
A Day of the Dead celebration was held Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, on Lake Street at Chicago Avenue S. in Minneapolis.
Ceremony completes St. Anthony firefighter's COVID comeback
Firefighter Michael Culhane is being sworn in after recovering from severe COVID and completing training despite the physical and mental challenges he endured.
Edina beats STMA 4-2 in Class 3A girls soccer state quarterfinal
Edina ran its record to 20-0, boosted by Ms. Soccer Izzy Engle's second-half hat trick.
Benilde-St. Margaret's beats Mankato East in girls Class 2A state semis
The Red Knights, with three draws but no losses, defeated Mankato East 3-0
Gallery: Simley beats South Saint Paul 28-6 in Class 4A, Section 3 football semifinals
Simley QB Christian Urbina replaced injured Tim Pietsch and threw four TD passes.
Hundreds protest in support of Palestine
The protest comes as President Joe Biden visited Israel to show solidarity with its war against Hamas, the Palestinian militant organization that governs the Gaza Strip.
Twins work out at Target Field ahead of ALDS Game 3
The Twins are tied with the Astros 1-1 heading into Tuesday night's game three.
Gallery: Twins practice before wildcard series at Target Field
The Twins will play a best-of-three series against the Toronto Blue Jays starting Tuesday afternoon in Minneapolis.
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band at Mystic Lake
Ringto Starr and his All Starr Band performed in the Mystic Showroom at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake Sunday night.
Gallery: Twins take on Athletics
The Twins defeated Oakland 11-3 on Tuesday night, taking the first game of their final regular-season series at Target Field.
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre visits Minnesota
The prime minister addressed the Somali diaspora. This was the first time a sitting prime minister had visited the state. Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community outside of Somalia.
Somali prime minister inspires hope during historic visit to Minnesota, urges fight against Al-Shabab
Hamza Abdi Barre's visit marks the first time a sitting prime minister from Somalia has visited Minnesota, home to the largest Somali population in the U.S.
Photos: Eric Clapton performs at Xcel Energy Center
Eric Clapton took the stage in St. Paul on Thursday, with Jimmie Vaughn opening.
Lynx clinch playoff spot with 86-73 win over Phoenix
Kayla McBride scored 23 and Napheesa Collier added 22 to give Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve her 300th win.
Duran Duran at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand
With Opening Act Nile Rodgers & Chic
Brandi Carlile at the State Fair
Wynonna Judd Opens Show
Gay Softball World Series brings thousands to Minneapolis to compete
The 2023 North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance Gay Softball World Series got off to a festive beginning with an opening ceremony event at The Commons in downtown Minneapolis Monday nigh. More than 4500 participants on 225 teams will compete on fields competing at five softball complexes across the Twin Cities.
Boyz II Men and Chaka Khan at the State Fair Grandstand
R & B legends entertained Sunday night with a little help from Woodbury's own Nunnabove.
Lynx fall to Seattle Storm 88-74
Lynx fail to complete season sweep of Storm with decisive loss at home
Irish Fair of Minnesota
Irish Fair of Minnesota concluded with music, dancing, and cultural activities on Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul Sunday. The fair is held annually the second weekend in August.
Pink's Summer Carnival Tour
At Target Field
Loons vs. Toluca
Loons advance to next round
Bikes, keys, a leafblower: Customer service staff reunites lost items with their owners
The employees at Metro Transit headquarters in Minneapolis are the custodians of items left behind on buses and trains. The lost and found room contains bins with lots of phones and keys and many, many other types of objects. Anything not claimed is donated.
Flotsam River Circus begins a 650 mile journey downriver
The Flotsam River Circus wrapped up their Twin Cities performances with a show at Hidden Falls Regional Park Sunday night in St. Paul. Over the next six weeks, the troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft, will be giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way to St. Louis. Their next performance is Monday night in Hastings.
Artist honors Suni Lee's accomplishments with a surprise sculpture.
Seexeng Lee created the sculpture in honor of the Hmong American gymnast's impact in the Saint Paul community.
Miss Minnesota USA and Miss Minnesota Teen USA Pageant winners crowned
Miss Minnesota USA and Miss Minnesota Teen USA Pageant winners receive thousands of dollars in prizes and scholarships and will represent the state of Minnesota at the national pageants.
Gallery: Minnesota United loses 3-2 to Chicago at Allianz Field
The Loons' Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored twice after a scoreless first half, but that wasn't enough against the Fire in a Leagues Cup match Thursday.
Young talent at the State Fair
First day of Auditions for the 50th Annual Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest. 30 preteen division acts, 42 teen division acts and 48 open division acts will advance to the semifinals during the State Fair.
Loons dominate Puebla 4-0 in Leagues Cup play
Minnesota United FC defeated Puebla 4-0 in a Leagues Cup match Sunday night at Allianz Field in St. Paul.
DOLLHAUS ⏤ A Malibu Dreamhouse Rave at the Fine Line
First Ave. presented a Barbie-themed rave at the Fine Line in Minneapolis Saturday night.
Aircraft up close at Flying Cloud Airport
Vintage and modern era military and civilian aircraft were on display over the weekend as Wings of the North Air Museum presented AirExpo 2023 at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie.
Mike Muscala plays in the Twin Cities Pro-Am summer league
The Roseville Area High School alum is playing with the Lamb Chops 10 years into his career in the NBA.
Aces down Lynx 113-89
The Las Vegas Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Target Center.
Boxing dreams
Ludy Webster started boxing in Minneapolis at age 13 and credits it with keeping him off the streets and disciplined. Now, he's the leader of about 15 young boxers who compete and runs a nonprofit boxing gym with the goal of giving young kids in the community a safe place to get their energy out. He pays for this nonprofit piece by holding adult boxing classes.
Gallery: Lynx defeat Fever 90-83
The Lynx won their fourth game in a row with a 90-83 victory over the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night at Target Center.
Food and festival lovers flock to Taste of Minnesota in Minneapolis
Hundreds flocked to downtown Minneapolis' Nicollet Mall in Sunday's hot and sunny weather for the first day of the revived food and live music festival.
Boaters take to water for Forest Lake Boat Parade
They turned out Sunday for a parade and to cool off.
Gallery: Minnesota United beats FC Kaiserslautern 2-1
Minnesota United defeated FC Kaiserslautern 2-1 at Allianz Field on Wednesday.
Gallery: 2023 Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Pride March
The parade Sunday was part of the Twin Cities' 51st Pride Festival
Sun beats the Lynx 89-68
Connecticut Sun beats Minnesota Lynx 89-68 at Target Center,
Kite-making festival
Tuesday night's event was at Lake Susan Park in Chanhassen.
Complaints raised by tenants of Hopkins buildings
Tenants of Hopkins buildings owned by a Utah-based apartment company have raised complaints similar to those of tenants in the Greenway apartments in Minneapolis, which are at the center of an Attorney General investigation.
