Timberwolves face final preseason test at Chicago tonight
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves will conclude their six-game preseason schedule Friday night at Chicago without Ayo Dosunmu, while coach Chris Finch gets one
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Vikings' unbeaten start faces critical test as injuries threaten offensive progress
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have reached their bye week with a 5-0 record, first place in the NFC North and one of
Sandelin's message to his Bulldogs: Stop playing pretty hockey and start playing winning hockey
"At times we think we're the Harlem Globetrotters out there and I don't think that that's going to fly." -- UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin
Minnesota DNR awards $7 million in grants to protect and restore community trees
Hibbing, Aitkin, Bemidji and other northern Minnesota communities among 50 recipients
Duluth police search for two suspects in West Duluth burglary, theft of firearms
DULUTH — Duluth police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing firearms and other property during a residential burglary Wednesday afternoon in West Duluth.
Howie: Duluth Schools' old, tired referendum playbook won't answer the $15 million question
In fiscal 2025, General Fund expenditures exceeded the final revised budget by approximately $15.27 million. The district's fund balance declined about $11.53 million, roughly $8.75 million more than projected. Those are extraordinary differences between financial expectations and actual results.
Howie: America is closing its public schools. What happens to the communities left behind?
Across the country, declining enrollment and mounting financial pressures are forcing school districts to reconsider their futures. But the price of closing a neighborhood school cannot be measured in dollars alone.
Minnesota's football powers face Wednesday shakeup as playoffs approach
Monticello takes down No. 1 Elk River; Blaine, Rosemount and Luverne deliver major upsets in regular-season finale
Vikings enter bye week unbeaten as Murphy earns NFC defensive honor
By Howie Hanson EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings have reached their first bye week undefeated, leading the NFC North at 5-0 behind a defense
Wild face Blues tonight with injuries mounting and Kaprizov carrying offense
By Howie Hanson ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild return home Thursday night against the St. Louis Blues with one of the NHL'
Timberwolves collapse after fast start, fall to Pistons 128-106 in home preseason finale
By Howie Hanson MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves scored 38 first-quarter points Wednesday night, then watched their offense unravel in a 128-106 preseason
The Twin Cities Tax Squeeze: Homeowners are paying more as government struggles to pay its bills
Minneapolis and St. Paul face a financial reckoning as commercial property values decline, operating expenses rise and taxpayers confront another round of substantial property tax increases.
Minnesota Star Tribune photography team documents a state in motion
A strong photography department also strengthens written reporting. Photographers frequently discover sources, notice details reporters miss and gain access to scenes where formal interviews would be disruptive.
Duluth HRA is doing more than building housing. It's helping build the city's future.
For the Duluth HRA, the significance may be broader. It demonstrates how an established public housing organization can use its resources and expertise to help shape the city's next generation of residential development. That's worth celebrating, with or without a ceremonial shovel.
Wild waste Kaprizov's two-goal performance in 5-2 loss at Winnipeg
Quinn Hughes extended his season-opening point streak to seven games and has 10 points, including eight assists. He has recorded at least one assist in every game this season.
Essentia, HealthPartners agree to combine into 22-hospital system
The organizations said their combined workforce would have access to expanded career paths, educational opportunities and academic partnerships, with additional investment planned in digital health and data analytics.