Running Aces files racketeering lawsuit against Minnesota tribal casinos

The horse-racing track's lawsuit comes as the Minnesota Legislature considers legalized sports betting in partnership with tribes.

Minnesota House drops 'franchise fees' on internet providers that would have hiked bills

Supporters said the policy would improve broadband access and help fund government access programming, but telecom groups lobbied against the plan.

First six jurors are chosen for Trump's hush money criminal trial

The first six jurors for Donald Trump's hush money trial were chosen Tuesday after lawyers grilled members of the jury pool about their social media posts, political views and personal lives to decide whether they can sit in fair judgment of the former president.

Woman charged after police recover 124 cats from Crystal home

Cat hoarding is common but vet says this is one of the worst cases in the state.

Brooklyn Park City Council member censured for 2nd time

Boyd Morson was censured after a 5-1 vote for violating the city's Code of Conduct for elected officials and terms of a 2022 censure.




Should Hennepin County consider the race and gender of contractors it hires?

This St. Paul native now goes by Kandi Krush, and she body-slams her opponents in the ring
Buy Nothing meets GoFundMe: How a Eden Prairie website aims to 'revolutionize' philanthropy
This retired journalist changed professional wrestling from Mankato

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Twins not getting nearly enough from second-year players

U football adds No. 6 in-state recruit to 2025 class, loses 3 to portal
Twins demoting strikeout-prone Wallner to St. Paul
This position rivals quarterback as Vikings' top need

Cyberattack could cost UnitedHealth Group up to $1.6B this year

Xcel drops rate fight, which will keep Minnesota utility bills cheaper
House drops 'franchise fees' on internet providers that would have hiked bills
Interest rate angst hasn't stopped Twin Cities homebuyers


Lab-grown beef is red meat for the conservative base

Counterpoint: The prior-authorization system is detrimental
How far is too far in countering smoking?
American retreat


NPG vets Michael Bland and Sonny Thompson extend their brotherhood into a post-Prince duo

Ludacris and T-Pain to stand up together at Minnesota State Fair grandstand in 2024
Meet the Oscar-winning cinematographer who has changed the way the movies look
Jane Smiley hits again with 'Lucky' but what the what is that ending?

Souhan: Why Tiger Woods should keep swinging

Woods knows the end is near, but why rush toward it? Why not play, if you can still play? Tiger gave an answer with how he approached Sunday's final round at the Masters.

Souhan: Scheffler wins Masters again, shows what makes him special

Scottie Scheffler foot-shuffling swing doesn't look like the form of a champion. But the world's No. 1 player hasn't shot a round under par all season and now has two Masters titles.

Lileks: My gazebo may have squatters

Red-breasted North American Squatters, at that.

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.



House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial

Minnesota House drops 'franchise fees' on internet providers that would have hiked bills
Legal Marijuana Now Party fights to keep its major party status before Minnesota Supreme Court
DFL disavows endorsed House candidate accused of harassing GOP incumbent

First six jurors are chosen for Trump's hush money criminal trial

Salvage crews race against the clock to remove massive chunks of fallen Baltimore bridge
Gun supervisor for 'Rust' movie gets 18 months in prison for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set
Biden visits his Pennsylvania hometown to call for more taxes on the rich and cast Trump as elitist

Fire rages through the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, toppling the iconic spire

Australia's leader says French worker who intervened in stabbing attack can stay as long as he likes
Israeli military tells Palestinians not to return to north Gaza after witnesses say troops killed 5
9 corpses found adrift in boat off Brazil were likely migrants from Mauritania and Mali, police say

What are the financial pros and cons of retiring in Minnesota?

How did Faribault become home to Minnesota's deaf and blind academies?
Introducing the Curious Minnesota Collection. Every question we've answered — now in one place
Why is my mail addressed to a city where I don't live?

Travis Kelce named host of 'Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?' for Prime Video

Beyoncé is bringing her fans of color to country music. Will they be welcomed in?
Caitlin Clark shows up on SNL, dunks on comedian Michael Che
Salman Rushdie's 'Knife' is unflinching about his brutal stabbing and uncanny in its vital spirit

At 90, Northfield woman looks back on 57 years of blood drives

These Rochester teens wanted to help families like theirs. Now Congress is recognizing their new app.
Breaking from routine with a mini sabbatical or 'adult gap year' can be rejuvenating
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