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.
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.
Police searching for St. Paul home intruder who raped, robbed woman
Investigators have processed the scene in hopes of finding crucial evidence.
Friend heard money, relationship woes from man tied to Chanhassen killing who took his own life
Daniel Balto was a "person of interest" in the death of Erik Berger, who investigators say was stabbed and shot.
Prep Athletes of the Week: Anoka golfer wins at the head game, too
Tyler Gandrud secured the Bunker Hills Invitational title as his coach helped him "minimize the mental interference."
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Minnesota State professors ask lawmakers for more academic freedom protections
Union leaders say they're worried about restrictions passing in Republican-led states, where lawmakers are limiting what professors can teach about race, gender, other issues.
Minnesota child care providers struggle to fill more than 700 open positions
Difficulty finding qualified employees means fewer children served, including more than 2,000 unavailable child care slots statewide, a new survey showed.
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Deputy shoots wanted man during arrest in Montrose, sheriff says
The deputies used "less than lethal" measures before shooting, according to the Sheriff's Office.
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Supreme Court says no to Lindell's request for hearing on cellphone confiscation
The MyPillow founder's phone was seized in a Hardee's drive-thru.
Several south metro cities tackling elevated radium levels
Inver Grove Heights, Savage and South St. Paul are dealing with high radium in their water supply, using a range of short-term fixes and expensive solutions.
Local
This is the first 4/20 that weed is legal in Minnesota. How can you celebrate legally?
There are only two dispensaries in the state that sell marijuana flower. But THC-infused drinks and other edibles offer alternatives.
DFL disavows endorsed House candidate accused of harassing GOP incumbent
Judd Hoff has a long criminal history, including felony second-degree assault for wielding a machete during an argument.
Small fire atop Masu Sushi and Robata in Minneapolis leaves dining spot uninhabitable
The fire on Sunday afternoon was quickly extinguished, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department, but left the popular Japanese restaurant uninhabitable for the time being.
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Man, 19, pleads guilty to attempted murder for shooting of Minneapolis police officer
The 19-year-old admitted to firing a dozen shots Aug. 11.
Local
Authorities ID woman fatally stabbed in downtown Duluth
It is believed to be an isolated incident between people who knew each other.
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Sen. Tina Smith says American women 'won't be conned' by Trump on abortion
The former president says states should decide their own abortion laws as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case that would curb the availability of some drugs.
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.
Running
Training for Boston Marathon during a never-ending Vikings season
Interviews, free-agent signings and NFL injuries interrupted Vikings reporter Ben Goessling's training to prepare for the race. So how did he prepare to run in today's race?
Gunfire from vehicle in Minneapolis wounds 3 people, 1 critically; 2 suspects arrested
The gunfire erupted shortly after 8:50 p.m. Sunday in the 1800 block of N. Lowry Avenue, police said.
Sunday is the last day to cross Minneapolis' Stone Arch Bridge for a while. Here's what to know.
Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to use half the Stone Arch Bridge at a time during the two-year construction process of one of Minneapolis' most distinct landmarks.
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