Live updates: Day 2 at the Minnesota Girls Basketball Tournament

The Minnesota state girls' basketball tournament is in its second day Thursday, and while Class 1A teams are just getting started, the semifinals in Class 3A and 4A will be happening at Williams Arena in Minneapolis.  The 1A and 2A semifinals will be …

Minnesota’s Broadband Expansion Faces New ‘Roadblock’

March 13, 2025 – Minnesota’s push to bring high-speed internet to every corner of the state could hit a roadblock. A new state law requires broadband technicians to complete 40 hours of training and pass a state-approved exam no later than June 30, 2025. …

How Minnesota Farmers Increased Residue Coverage by 28% in 4 Years

By: Bailey Tangen, Marcelle Lewandowski & Anna Cates Tracking the use of practices like reduced tillage and cover crops that promote healthy soil is challenging but critical to gauge progress towards regional and state goals. By combining remote …

Souhan: Chris Finch has been the steadying force in Minnesota’s turnaround

Finch’s patience and behind-the-scenes work led to this winning streak.He also got lucky, in that the Wolves’ seemingly bad luck led to greater roster depth.It was easy to call for more minutes for Terrence Shannon, Jr. because we saw him star for Illinois …

Alcohol in Minnesota: Social districts, food trucks and food halls eyed by lawmakers

Minnesota is moving towards much more tolerance for alcohol sales, and both local governments and businesses are hoping their expansion could be an economic engine. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Alcohol is expected to be the engine powering a lot of new …

Judicial selection in Minnesota isn’t rigged

Racial and gender diversity on the bench isn’t just symbolic, it strengthens justice. Our district court judges are often candidates for higher courts in this state and at the federal level.Under Walz, we have seen the first Muslim serve on Minnesota …

Minnesota Gophers part ways with head men’s basketball coach

DEED Report: Minnesota adds jobs in January

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) - Minnesota employers added 9,600 jobs in January, the largest monthly gain since March 2024, and the labor force grew by 4,800 people, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Employment and Economic Development. …

Nebraska Democrats go on offense with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s townhall

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - The Nebraska Democratic Party this week announced a town hall Saturday with former Democratic vice presidential nominee and current Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The Democratic town hall in Omaha follows Republican U.S. Rep. …

Minnesota Opera Announces 2025-2026 Season

The Minnesota Opera’s 2025-2026 season asks a compelling question: “who are we, really?” Two classics, a world premiere, and a concert performance welcome audiences to explore the space between our true selves and the facades we put on.  “We’re all telling …