Minnesota budget surplus falls by $160M in latest forecast
Minnesota's surplus for the next two-year budget has plummeted by $160 million, according to the latest forecast, which cites federal policy changes and inflation as reasons for the decline.
Hazardous morning commute in Twin Cities after overnight snow
A spring snowstorm that blanketed parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin overnight has caused poor road conditions, leading to crashes and slowdowns across the region.
Minnesota Vikings decline franchise tag for QB Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings declined to apply the franchise tag to Sam Darnold before Tuesday's deadline, meaning the quarterback is likely to hit free agency next week.
Jared Allen returns to Minnesota to talk Hall of Fame and more
For Jared Allen, the honor of being named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame comes not from seeing his name enshrined, but from seeing all of the names among which his will now stand.
Newsweek names Rochester's Mayo Clinic the world's best hospital
Minnesota's Mayo Clinic has earned another accolade, with Newsweek naming the Rochester health system the world's best hospital in its 2025 rankings.
Live explosives from World War I removed from southern Minnesota history center
A southern Minnesota history center avoided an explosive exhibit on Thursday when authorities helped remove three live World War I-era incendiary devices that had sat undiscovered in the collection for more than half a century.
Twins' front office changes will take effect next week, team says
The Minnesota Twins have announced a team leadership succession plan first put forth last fall will be completed next week.
Vikings again rank highly in 2025 players' report card
The Minnesota Vikings once again scored highly in the players' union's annual satisfaction survey.
Vikings' head coach, GM remain mum on quarterback decision at NFL Combine
As has become standard for the pair, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah were extremely diplomatic when talking about the team's quarterback situation Tuesday.
Gov. Tim Walz not running for U.S. Senate, spokesperson says
A spokesperson for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday he will not run for the U.S. Senate and will instead explore a third term in his current office.
Minnesota lawmakers want Dylan, Prince tunes as official state songs
A bill introduced in the state Senate last week would make Prince's "Purple Rain" and Bob Dylan's "Girl from the North Country" Minnesota's official state songs.
Ice-Out Clock helps forecast when your lake will be ice-free
This year, Minnesota Sea Grant has added a feature to its Minnesota Lakes Ice-Out Clock allowing users to look up a forecast for specific lakes.
Randle, DiVincenzo close to return from injury, Wolves say
The Minnesota Timberwolves should soon get a boost, with two key contributors set to return from injury.
2 eggs laid in DNR's EagleCam nest, agency says
Avid viewers of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' EagleCam may see some new additions in the coming weeks.
Fans rank U.S. Bank Stadium's gameday experience best in NFL
The Minnesota Vikings have the best home stadium gameday experience in the NFL, according to a new league survey.