Minnesotans on the American Experiment, 250 years on
Updated at 7:32 PMMinnesota NewsOn the U.S. semiquincentennial, Minnesotans across the state feel a mixture of pride, unease, disappointment, hope and fear about the nation.
State awards $20M from 3M settlement over ‘forever chemicals’ to improve habitat, recreation
12:00 PMEnvironmental NewsThe money was set aside for enhancing water resources, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreational opportunities in the east metro. Eight years after the settlement with 3M was announced, that funding is finally ready to be distributed.
Lightning identified as cause of Long 2 wildfire in the BWCAW, growth slow
4:56 PMMinnesota WildfiresA lightning-caused wildfire is burning in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as firefighters work to contain it near Pine Lake.
Beyond 250 years: Minnesota River flows through time and history
YesterdayNative NewsAs the Declaration of Independence was being signed, the Minnesota River was known as Mni Sota Wakpa to the Dakota people. Congress affirmed the Dakota name in 1852. The Minnesota River would become the state’s namesake a few years later.
Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals
8:17 PMWorld Cup 2026Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.
Liberty beat Lynx 99-86, denying Cheryl Reeve a WNBA wins record
1:26 PMMinnesota LynxBreanna Stewart scored 36 points as the Liberty defeated the Lynx 99-86, delaying coach Cheryl Reeve's bid to become the WNBA's all-time regular-season wins leader.
Damage assessment, cleanup underway after flash flooding in southeast Minnesota
YesterdayWeather and Climate NewsRivers and creeks continued to recede in southeast Minnesota on Friday, a day after torrential rain led to flash flooding. But assessment and cleanup of the damage was just beginning.
Minneapolis law enforcement preparing, urging safety ahead of busy Fourth of July weekend
YesterdayMinneapolis NewsMinneapolis first responders are stepping up staffing this weekend, as they prepare for crowds of revelers celebrating the Fourth of July. The holiday has brought jumps in 911 calls in recent years.
Rice's go-ahead homer lifts Yankees past Twins
1:42 PMMinnesota TwinsBen Rice hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the third inning after a rain delay and the New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Firefly viewing nights return to the U of M Arboretum with a silent fireworks show
YesterdayArts and CultureA summer tradition at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum lets visitors trade fireworks for fireflies, as naturalists warn the glowing insects are disappearing in many parts of the country.
Sobriety checks increase on Minnesota waterways over holiday weekend
YesterdayEnvironmental NewsMultiple public safety agencies will begin cracking down on boating while intoxicated as part of “Operation Dry Water,” July 3-5.
14-year-old St. Paul boxer Natalia Young wins gold at USA Boxing Junior Olympics
YesterdaySportsNatalia Young trains under her father’s wing at the small gym where she grew up watching him train as an amateur boxer, SIR Boxing Club on St. Paul’s East Side.
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