These Minnesotans celebrated the new flag with costumes, laser loon earrings and Lutheran sushiThe new Minnesota state flag took its first flight on Saturday. In the backyard of a St. Paul residence friends celebrated the new look, Minnesota-style.
Otter Tail County proposes restrictions on vacation home rentalsOtter Tail County is considering a new ordinance designed to reduce noise and large gatherings at vacation home rentals. The proposed ordinance is in response to complaints from lake property owners.
Photos: Northern lights put on a show across MinnesotaMany Minnesotans were in luck Friday evening to see the northern lights put on a spectacular show. We received hundreds of photos from readers and listeners. Here are some of our favorites.
Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement on first round of balloting Rep. Omar picks up the endorsement over former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels whom she narrowly defeated her two years ago.
Grand Portage Band and MnDOT to unveil Ojibwe-English road signsThis week the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and MnDOT are unveiling six dual-language English-Ojibwe signs along Highway 61, the first time the agency will post signs in an indigenous language outside reservation boundaries.
Play3min 53secLet it wave: Minnesota’s new flag takes flight Minnesota’s new state flag rose early Saturday morning for the first time over the state Capitol complex.
St. Paul Public Schools graduates first EMT trainees Twelve seniors graduated from St. Paul Public School’s EMT training program on Friday. It’s the first-ever class for the district and a possible way forward in a crisis for emergency medicine.
It’s not just about the walleyes: Celebrating native rough fish speciesThe annual Root River Roundup in southeastern Minnesota is expected to attract about 100 anglers who will be focused on catching redhorse suckers. A new state law will allow regulations and bag limits for nearly two dozen native fish species.
Lynx expand ticket sales for games against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana FeverThe Minnesota Lynx are seeing higher than usual interest in games against the Indiana Fever with star Caitlin Clark.
Forest Service toughens rules on food storage in Boundary Waters to keep it away from bearsThe U.S. Forest Service is toughening rules on storing food in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to try to prevent black bears from seeing campers as a food source.
Israel orders new evacuations in Gaza's last refuge of RafahIsrael has ordered new evacuations in Rafah. That’s forcing tens of thousands more people to move as the military prepares to expand its operation closer to the heavily populated central area in defiance of growing pressure from close ally the United States and others.
They made one-of-a-kind quilts. Then Target came alongWhat happens when a distinctive cultural tradition collides with corporate America?
Liam and Olivia are still the most popular baby names in the U.S. — but Mateo is risingOlivia and Liam are the most popular baby names in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive year, according to an annual tally by the Social Security Administration.
Play1min 58secAsk a Bookseller: ‘Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea’ by Rebecca ThorneCharlotte Klimek of Hearthside Books in Watertown, Minn., recommends “Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea” by Rebecca Thorne.
Nuggets bounce back with 117-90 blowout of Timberwolves behind 24 points from energized MurrayJamal Murray rebounded from a rough start to the Western Conference semifinals with 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets on a 117-90 romp in Game 3 on Friday night that made the Minnesota Timberwolves the last team in the NBA to lose this postseason.
Celebrate mom with free fishing, a stinky flower, Prince, local art and more this weekendIn need of last-minute Mother’s Day plans? From the weird to the wonderful, we’ve curated a few ideas — some of them free.
Compher scores late, Campbell makes 21 saves for 2nd straight shutout as Toronto beats Minnesota 2-0Game 3 is scheduled for Monday at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Toronto would advance to the PWHL final for a chance at the Walter Cup with a win.
Play3min 45secCube Critics discuss ‘Manhunt’ and ‘Monkey Man’Cube Critics Regina Medina and Max Sparber discuss a miniseries about the killing of Lincoln and a psychedelic action film set in India.
Play28min 55secBolder and still more bold: Behind the scenes of the Guthrie’s ambitious Shakespeare marathonThree of William Shakespeare’s plays opened in a marathon day of shows at the Guthrie theater. This is how they were made.
Play4min 39secWhat to know about Saturday’s fishing opener in MinnesotaAbout half a million anglers are expected to cast their first fishing lines of the season during Saturday’s Minnesota fishing opener. Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are going to try their luck at Lake Pepin in southeast Minnesota.