Lee Stecklein scored twice as the Minnesota Frost staved off elimination and put the Ottawa Charge’s playoff hopes on ice with a 3-0 win Wednesday night. The Charge needed just one point to secure their first playoff appearance. Ottawa earning the single point would have ended the defending champion Frost’s playoff chances. It will come […]

https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/30/frost-avoid-elimination-from-playoff-race-by-beating-ottawa-on-the-road/

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The Twins lost 4-2 to the Kansas City Royals in the opener a four-game road trip to Kauffman Stadium on Monday night, dropping their record to 3-7. It's the Twins worst start to a season since 2016, when they went 1-9.

https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/07/twins-fall-flat-at-kansas-city/

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If anyone was concerned about Rudy Gobert's return to the lineup potentially mucking up what's been a good Timberwolves offense of late, Sunday's result had to alleviate some anxiety.

https://www.twincities.com/2025/03/09/timberwolves-dominate-san-antonio-from-deep-in-rudy-goberts-return/

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Minnesota will be the No. 12 seed and meet No. 13 seed Northwestern at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday

https://www.twincities.com/2025/03/09/mens-basketball-gophers-lose-finale-at-rutgers-but-punch-ticket-to-big-ten-tournament/

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Maren Overgaard was part of the St. Paul Academy team that placed second in the sprint relay at the 2023 state meet. She called that an “amazing experience.”

https://www.twincities.com/2025/02/12/nordic-state-skiing-st-paul-academy-duo-claims-girls-win-sprint-relay-title/

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LA faces an initial $358 million wildfire recovery bill that is expected to rise with no immediate state or federal aid

https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2025/02/07/wildfires-could-cost-los-angeles-billions-but-the-financial-fallout-is-just-beginning/

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Every pound of wood burned in an open pile releases about 1.8 pounds of CO2 into the air. Creating biochar can put that CO2 into the ground instead.

https://www.twincities.com/2025/01/05/st-paul-biochar-sequesters-wood-burning-co2/

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The number of induced abortions performed in Minnesota continued to increase in 2023, according to year-end data from the state’s Health Department released this week. In a report to the state Legislature, the Minnesota Department of Health said there were 14,124 abortions in Minnesota in 2023, an increase of almost 16% over 2022. Most abortions […]

https://www.twincities.com/2025/01/02/minnesota-abortion-numbers-rose-in-2023-driven-by-out-of-state-recipients/

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There are bad bye weeks, and then there are season-ruining bye weeks. This could be the latter for many teams needing a victory in the final week of the fantasy regular season.

https://www.twincities.com/2024/12/07/the-loop-fantasy-football-report-week-14-say-bye-to-end-of-fantasy-regular-season/

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The singer-songwriter plays The Wallis on Oct. 30 and Nov. 1-2. He also plays a show at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on Nov. 23.

https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2024/10/22/as-rufus-wainwright-revisits-music-for-la-shows-he-says-songs-hold-surprises/

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More than 100 people, including columnist David Allen, listen to a talk about fondly remembered Carbon Canyon resort with pools, bath house and more.

https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2024/10/20/la-vida-hot-springs-history-is-soaked-up-by-chino-hills-audience/

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New York’s star power hadn’t mattered much to date in matchups this season against the Lynx. In the majority of matchups between the two squads in 2024, Minnesota bested the Liberty by out-executing New York on both ends of the floor, generating better shots on offense and setting the tone with its defense. That’s why […]

https://www.twincities.com/2024/10/16/frederick-stars-mattered-down-the-stretch-of-game-3/

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Senior quarterback Jacob Sampson and his Mounds View teammates didn’t take advantage of every break that came their way Friday night. But the Mustangs made the most of enough of them to build a commanding lead they did not relinquish en route to beating Forest Lake 31-7 at Mustang Stadium. Senior Mitchell Olson scored on […]

https://www.twincities.com/2024/09/13/high-school-football-mounds-view-takes-advantage-of-opportunities-to-beat-forest-lake-31-7/

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'Thunderstorm outflow winds are causing very erratic behavior and vegetation is critically dry,' the San Bernardino National Forest Service said.

https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2024/09/08/line-fire-grows-to-17459-acres-on-sunday-with-no-containment-more-evacuation-warnings-issued/

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It didn’t look good for Hill-Murray through one half on Friday. Fresh off a season-opening shutout loss to Becker, the Pioneers — a Class 4A state entrant a year ago who possesses similar aspirations this fall — trailed St. Agnes 13-7 in Maplewood through two quarters. The Pioneers were seemingly in need of a spark. […]

https://www.twincities.com/2024/09/06/high-school-football-hill-murray-responds-in-second-half-to-down-st-agnes/

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Video surveillance from Tousley Motorsports shows him crashing a Polaris all-terrain utility vehicle into motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs and other merchandise.

https://www.twincities.com/2024/08/02/man-gets-probation-for-christmas-morning-atv-rampage-inside-vadnais-heights-motorsports-dealership/

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She teamed with synchronized diving partner Kassidy Cook to take the silver medal in the 3-meter springboard competition.

https://www.twincities.com/2024/07/27/former-gophers-diver-sarah-bacon-helps-u-s-win-first-medal-in-paris/

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Canada’s men’s basketball team is in a position to secure its first Olympic medal since 1936, and could potentially upset Team USA to claim gold. The best version of Nickeil Alexander-Walker would play a big role in the country achieving that feat. That edition of the wing, who is an on-ball defensive hawk and playmaker […]

https://www.twincities.com/2024/07/26/jace-frederick-olympic-experience-with-team-canada-could-grow-nickeil-alexander-walkers-confidence/

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No other midsize cities can match St. Paul and Mobile in quantity of Hall of Famers -- so we stacked them head to head.

https://www.twincities.com/2024/07/17/st-paul-vs-mobile-alabama-which-is-the-capital-for-hall-of-famers/

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Detectives are investigating a suspected homicide after a man was found shot to death in the parking lot of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Lakeville early Saturday morning. Police were called shortly after 4 a.m. to the parking lot at 9800 217th Street West on reports of a altercation, according to the Lakeville Police Department. […]

https://www.twincities.com/2024/06/29/lakeville-police-investigating-suspected-homicide-in-amazon-fulfillment-center-parking-lot/

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Burns launched a multi-year revenue growth plan, unveiled a new leadership model and guided the orchestra through the pandemic.

https://www.twincities.com/2024/06/28/minnesota-orchestra-president-and-ceo-michelle-miller-burns-to-depart-in-september/

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Alanna Smith was a defensive stalwart, Napheesa Collier had her first double-double in five games, and the Lynx stayed on a roll by beating Phoenix 73-60 on Saturday at Target Center. Collier finished with 23 points and 14 rebounds for her eighth double-double of the season. Courtney Williams added 12 points, including back-to-back jumpers to […]

https://www.twincities.com/2024/06/22/alanna-smith-napheesa-collier-keep-lynx-hot-in-win-over-mercury/

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The man born Prince Rogers Nelson 66 years ago this month entered the year 1984 as a mysterious, budding star and wrapped it as a worldwide phenomenon whose influence remains evident across genres and generations to this very day. “Purple Rain,” both the film and the soundtrack, served as Prince’s vehicle to achieve such great […]

https://www.twincities.com/2024/06/15/purple-rain-is-40-years-old-here-are-all-the-ways-to-celebrate-princes-once-in-a-lifetime-masterpiece/

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