Local
A fishing opener first: Governor's office partners with tribal nation
The Leech Lake Band stepped in to revive the annual event, as they showcased Cass Lake, East Seelye Bay.
Weather
1 killed as severe storms cause damage across western Minn.
The death occurred in Kandiyohi County where a grain bin fell onto a car.
St. Cloud
Suit says Benton County elected official has failed to maintain residency, must be removed from office
The County Board wants the office to be declared vacant and allow a successor to be appointed.
Sports
Minnesota horse Zandon won't race in the Preakness or Belmont
Zandon's owner, Jeff Drown of St. Cloud, has the horse pointed toward the Travers Stakes. Derby winner Rich Strike won't race in the Preakness, either.
Wild
NCHC names St. Cloud State AD Weems as its new commissioner
She replaces Josh Fenton, who helped build the league and recently became commissioner of the Summit League.
Weather
Tornadoes, hail, rain pummel Minnesota — and more to come
It was the first of two nights of stormy weather expected in the Twin Cities and much of Minnesota.
St. Cloud
New St. Cloud water safety program aims to reduce childhood drownings
The program, a partnership between St. Cloud schools and the YMCA, will expand to all second-graders next year.
Local
18-year-old driver crashes into tree and dies near Brainerd
The SUV hit a tree near an intersection east of Brainerd.
St. Cloud
Rice man dies in Friday motorcycle crash
The 31-year-old hit a trailer at a 90-degree curve in the road.
St. Cloud
Judge vacates Stearns County man's conviction for fatally shaking infant
The case is still pending while the prosecution determines on its next steps.
St. Cloud
Cheers, sighs as St. Cloud celebrates connection to Kentucky Derby
About a third of those in crowd at the White Horse on Saturday were related to the owners of third-place winner Zandon.
Sports
This Kentucky Derby sets up as a Minnesota spectacle with Zandon and Zozos
Race day could be emotional for St. Cloud's Jeff Drown, owner of Zandon, and Eden Prairie's Joni and Barry Butzow, owner of Zozos.
Local
Minnesota briefs: First wolf pups of the season tagged by Voyageurs researchers
Investigation continues into Mankato plane crash.
St. Cloud
St. Cloud expands outdoor dining areas to lure patrons back downtown
It's the third year the city has installed concrete barricades to help restaurants hurt by the pandemic.
Minnesota National Guard helicopter, crew from St. Cloud join flood response in North Dakota
The mission is to stabilize a dam as flood risk persists.
St. Cloud
St. Cloud bar owner admits setting business on fire in $1.4M insurance scheme
The owner was having numerous financial problems.
Gophers
7 1⁄2-year term for driver who killed two, including son of U hockey coach
James D. Blue was drunk while speeding in his $140,000 car last summer on a Lake Minnetonka road, and pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
Sports
Minnesota-owned Zandon gets respect, set as early Derby favorite
Zandon's post position, No. 10, has sent off nine winners — second most in the race's history. His owners, who are from St. Cloud, were thrilled with the draw.
Polish ancestors' immigration to Minnesota inspired D.C. art show near Russian Embassy
"My family history was always out there, but didn't feel alive" until a cousin in Minneapolis sent a wedding photo of their great-grandparents, said Wayne Brezinka, whose art show runs through May 15
Sports
Kentucky Derby has Minnesota twist this year: 2 horses with state ties
Looking for a local angle to boost your interest in this year's race? Look to the end of the alphabet. Zandon and Zozos have Minnesota connections and are being taken seriously by race fans.
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