High Schools
Totino-Grace makes it three, winning another Class 3A state title
The Eagles surged away from Mankato East on the strength of senior Isaiah Johnson-Arigu's dunks and his 25 points.
High Schools
Boys basketball championship games set in all four classes
Breck and Badgers-bound Daniel Freitag flew past Minnehaha Academy in Friday's first Class 2A semifinal. and will face Lake City Fertile-Beltrami and Cherry, led by Gophers-bound Isaac Asuma, advanced to Saturday's Class 1A championship.
Politics
Minnesotans with disabilities say Lyft, Uber departure would leave them stuck
Rideshare services have allowed more independence for many people who don't drive. But some say the companies have a poor track record of providing accessible services to all.
Local
At packed meeting, Three Rivers Park Board backs plan to help Silverwood Park survive and thrive
Neighbors and fans spoke about site's significance in their lives amid discussion about its future.
Variety
St. Paul guitarist Billy Larson, 'a Kmart Keith Richards,' dies of brain cancer
The proud St. Paul East Sider was co-founder of the Minnesota Music Café.
North Metro
Coming to New Hope's Northwood Park: fitness equipment for all
The park will be the first in the north metro suburb to have workout equipment for visitors.
High Schools
Half of Championship Saturday is set for the boys basketball tournament
Defending champion Wayzata and Minnetonka will battle for the Class 4A championship, and Totino-Grace and Mankato East advanced to the Class 3A title game. The Class 1A semifinals are also set. Tap here for stories and in-game updates.
High Schools
Day 2 at state: Rival DeLaSalle reveals Totino-Grace's true emotions
Eagles star Isaiah Johnson-Arigu conducted business as usual in a victory, while future Gophers guard Isaac Asuma and Cherry cruised in their Class 1A quarterfinal. Big man Alex Lester kept the Nevis engine running despite being gassed.
North Metro
Champlin woman admits putting down baby in home day care too hard and inflicting severe brain injury
She initially tried to blame the assault on another child, according to the criminal complaint.
High Schools
It's all right here! Wednesday's boys basketball tournament news, notes.
Eagan pulled off the biggest surprise of the quarterfinals, dropping Class 4A second seed Park Center. Tap here for game results and more from the first day of play.
High Schools
Coach weighs in angrily about boys state tournament seeding
Stewartville's Parker Lyga said his team, ranked third but unseeded, was treated unfairly by "all the coaches here." The Tigers lost to top seed Totino-Grace.
High Schools
We call this fun: State boys basketball opens with a 12-game day
A Wayzata sophomore spiced an early 4A quarterfinal with his passing. The 3A teams also got going before lunch, and 2A schools will take over the night.
West Metro
Hennepin County to computerize absentee ballot distribution
Five-year, $1.6 million contract with BlueCrest approved by County Board for ballot software system.
High Schools
High school state champion skiers excel on national stage
Weeks after sweeping the MSHSL individual titles, Logan Drevlow and Linnea Ousdigian repeated the feat in the under-16 mass start classic event at the Junior Nationals on March 16.
Local
Teen accused in woman's slaying now charged as adult; plea deal on table
The charges stem from a botched break-in at a Brooklyn Park apartment complex in 2022. Attorney General Keith Ellison's office later took over the case from the Hennepin County Attorney.
Election
Republican wins election to replace Kurt Daudt in Minnesota House
Daudt left midway through his term before moving into a full-time role at Stateside Associates, a government affairs consulting firm.
Local
MacKenzie Scott gives $20 million to 10 Twin Cities nonprofits
The donations, announced Tuesday, from the Seattle billionaire will help Minnesota nonprofits expand their work.
High Schools
Like your basketball numbers big? Follow this lead to the biggest.
The boys basketball state tournament includes nine teams that average 80 points or more. Here's where and when they play (and when two of them play each other).
High Schools
After 87 years, edge-of-the-metro basketball team is back at state
Farmington last played in the championship tournament in 1937, as senior Tyler Beckwith pointed out in a school report that foretold 2024's success.
High Schools
Star gazing: 20 boys basketball standouts, how to see them at state
Some will start play at Target Center, some at Williams Arena, some Wednesday, some Thursday. It's all gathered up here.
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