Outdoors
Will 'shotgun only' zone for deer in southern Minnesota be abolished?
There's still a chance for a breakthrough affecting the annual whitetail harvest — Minnesota's most popular form of hunting — for the southern half of the state.
Local
At St. Olaf College, talking about death is on this 'cafe' menu
College officials are embracing a student-led effort to ponder one of life's biggest mysteries.
Music
5 vinyl shops in greater Minnesota worth a spin for Record Store Day
The vinyl boom is spreading to smaller cities including Bemidji and Buffalo, which saw new stores.
Rochester
'Too lenient' plea deal rejected for man whose gun was used by 4-year-old boy to kill little brother
The agreement could have led to no jail time and all charges coming off the man's record.
High Schools
Record delayed but not denied, southern MN softball coach keeps winning
Winona Cotter's Pat Bowlin broke Bob Mertz's mark for victories on opening day and leads the third-ranked team in Class 2A.
Local
Buy Nothing meets GoFundMe: How a new Eden Prairie website aims to 'revolutionize' philanthropy
RedLadder is a new online marketplace where people trade free household items, resulting in donations to Twin Cities nonprofits.
Local
Racist slur on pedestrian bridge in Rochester prompts investigation
The slur appeared over East Circle Drive near Century High School.
High Schools
Baseball Metro Player of the Year packs up his five tools and leaves
Drew Rogers left Mounds View for Arizona. Also, a Minnetonka standout is injured, and "the Ohm boys eat, sleep and breathe baseball" at Zumbrota-Mazeppa.
High Schools
Prep baseball 2024: 35 Minnesota stars who the recruiters covet
College plans include the Gophers and many of the nation's top conferences. Also included: Twin Cities and outstate teams to watch — and a player who shares a name with a Hall of Famer.
Rochester
Police chase ends in Cannon Falls with driver fatally shooting himself, officials say
The 30-mile chase began after police officer's vehicle was rammed by the suspect, officials said.
Wolves
Reusse: Taylor's story. 'I just bought the Minnesota Timberwolves.'
Thirty years ago, Glen Taylor went from frustrated mediator to NBA owner with a phone call, some writing on the back of an envelope and a handshake in a conference room full of lawyers and accountants.
Sports
This retired journalist changed professional wrestling from Mankato
Norm Kietzer was a pioneer in professional wrestling journalism for 40 years.
Local
These Rochester teens wanted to help families like theirs. Now Congress is recognizing their new app.
Century and John Marshall high schoolers created a resources app for area Muslims.
Sports
Defending champions stand at the peak in boys tennis
St. Paul Academy is ranked first in Class 1A and has the top two players in the individual rankings. Wayzata is No. 1 in 2A, with two players in the top 10.
Local
Mail carrier annoyed by barking is suspect in killing of family's dog near Mankato, sheriff's office says
Suspect spoke months earlier about wanting to "shoot his neighbor's dogs because they were barking," according to newly filed court documents.
Local
Gustavus professor accused of fraud to remain jailed after threatening U.S. Attorney
A magistrate judge on Wednesday ordered the professor to undergo a mental health evaluation while in jail as his fraud case proceeds.
Local
Albert Lea passes $10M referendum to fund hockey, swimming and the arts
Residents voted 3-to-1 in favor of infrastructure improvements.
Rochester
Woman admits $3.75M theft from Winona County firm while falling for online relationship scam
A plea deal spares her prison, as she agrees to probation instead.
Local
Dog breeders accused of starving German shepherds won't get them back
A Fillmore County judge on Monday ruled against returning the dogs to the LeRoy breeders
High Schools
Pitchers make the difference atop the softball Metro Top 10
In a sport in which one can be plenty, No. 1 Forest Lake has two starters who stand out.
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