Minneapolis and the mystery of suffering

I know nothing about how to handle grief — which anyone who has seen me at my parents’ funerals, and those for two brothers and one sister, can verify. So, I do not have any advice to offer the parents of the two beautiful children who were...

Minnesota Vikings watch guide 2025: TV schedule, streaming for J.J. McCarthy's debut year

The Minnesota Vikings have everything needed for a top-shelf football watch. They employ a megastar wideout with superhero magnetism (Justin Jefferson) and a running back with three-down, two-way skills (Aaron Jones). They have an aggressive and...

Minnesota Auditor Julie Blaha won’t seek re-election in 2026

ST. PAUL — Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha announced on Thursday, Sept. 4, that she won’t seek re-election in 2026. Blaha, the 55-year-old Democrat from Ramsey, was first elected to the position in 2019. Before her role as auditor, she worked...

Media Miss Minute: Eric Trump 2028?, Rosie O’Donnell apologizes

In this Media Miss Minute, one of the Trumps won’t rule out a run in the next presidential election, but perhaps not the Trump you might think. Plus, controversial public figure Rosie O’Donnell is apologizing for a TikTok post she made. There...

Minneapolis-based Caribou Coffee names interim CEO as permanent replacement

Caribou Coffee has named its former chief financial officer the CEO of the Minneapolis-based coffee chain. Scott Kennedy has served as interim CEO since John Butcher stepped down in March after a six-year run.“I see tremendous opportunity to...

Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha to not seek reelection

Blaha won reelection to her position by a slim margin in 2022. SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha announced Thursday that she will not be seeking reelection to her position. Blaha, DFL, was elected to the Office of State...

Minnesota seeks improvement in matchup vs. Northwestern State

Original article can be found here. Minnesota earned a victory in its season opener, but that doesn’t mean coach P.J. Fleck is satisfied heading into his team’s next matchup. Fleck is looking for improvement on both sides of the ball when...

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Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha says she won’t seek reelection in 2026

At least one of Minnesota’s constitutional officers plans to leave office at the end of their term. State Auditor Julie Blaha announced Thursday morning that she won’t seek reelection in 2026. She was first elected to the role in 2018 and narrowly...

Republican Governors Forum is Sept. 12

The Redwood County Republicans are hosting a Republican Governors Forum on Friday, Sept. 12, at Jackpot Junction in Morton. Doors open at 6 p.m. Four of the six Republican candidates vying to become Minnesota’s next governor will be in attendance...

Minnesota and North Dakota potato crop on pace for average year

The North Dakota and Minnesota potato crop appears to be in fair condition as harvest gets underway. There are some fields that look good and some that are poor because they have been damaged by adverse weather, such as strong winds, said Andy...

Trump's Fed Governor Pick Vows To Uphold Central Bank Independence

Donald Trump's pick to join the Federal Reserve's board of governors pledged to uphold US central bank independence if confirmed -- but was coy about leaving his current White House role in the process, as the institution faces growing pressure...

What Minnesota Fairgoers Overwhelmingly Said “Yes” To

With age come perks. From restaurants to movie theaters, seniors can often save money with a wide variety of discounts. Minnesota may soon add another valuable perk for seniors that is already available in several other states, and according to...

The DNC's Dark Money Hypocrisy Was on Full Display in Minneapolis

There's nothing quite like watching Democrats condemn dark money in politics while lobbyists are literally handing out talking points in the same room where they're voting. That's exactly what happened at the Democratic National Committee's summer...

Primergy’s Northern Crescent Project Receives Unanimous Site Permit Approval from Minnesota Regulators

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 4, 2025-- Primergy is pleased to announce that the Northern Crescent Solar + Storage project recently received unanimous approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) for the project’s site...

Trump and the politics of destruction

By Peter Eriksen , Walden Thus far the Trump administration is sandwiched between his despicable pardoning of convicted criminals of the January sixth insurrection, and the recent school shooting in Minneapolis. The intervening time is...

Pam Bondi floats extraordinary gun ban for transgender people in wake of Minneapolis shooting

By KATELYN CARALLE, SENIOR U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 14:04 EDT, 4 September 2025 | Updated: 14:04 EDT, 4 September 2025 President Donald Trump's Justice Department could take a huge step to address gun violence that goes against decades...

Vice President J.D. Vance visits scene of deadly Minneapolis school shooting

September 4, 2025 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday met with families and victims of a deadly shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis, and heard a heartfelt plea for action from at least one of those families. Vance, who...

Betty McCollum calls for action on gun violence and transparency in recent social media posts

U.S. Representative Betty McCollum, who represents Minnesota’s 4th district in Congress, addressed several national issues in a series of posts on September 3, 2025.On the evening of September 3, McCollum noted the U.S. House's tribute to victims...

Inside the planning for a Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame

Chris Winkler may be Wisconsin-born, but he’s lived in the Twin Cities for three decades. Two of his three kids went through the youth hockey programs here. Winkler has been a Minnesota Wild season ticket holder for 10 years. “We’ve really...