This man might be the first to get a tattoo of the new Minnesota flagJimbo Tarpey got the new Minnesota state flag tattooed on his back in Ecuador ahead of the flag becoming official on Statehood Day on May 11.
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.
What could divestment from Israel look like at Minnesota universities?What is known about Minnesota universities’ connections to Israel and how do they compare to connections at other U.S. colleges? How would cutting those ties work? We answer those questions and more.
Hamline University staff dismantle protest vigils ahead of graduation ceremoniesCampus staff at Hamline University cleared part of a student protest Thursday, ahead of graduation ceremonies this weekend.
Play6min 40secThe universal love language of postpartum cultural dishesThis Mother’s Day, we explore how three cultures focus on the mother during postpartum recovery and how their foods reflect wisdom and lessons passed down from generation to generation.
$100K for ruby slippers? Minnesota lawmakers put seed money into acquisition of Dorothy’s footwearA bill staged for final votes would use $100,000 from a historical legacy account to help facilitate purchase of the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ But it would need to be combined with other money.
Plug your nose! Malodorous corpse flower to bloom soon at Como Park Zoo and ConservatoryA rare and stinky corpse flower is about to bloom at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul.
Play4min 03secArts recommendations: Dance theater, Rasputin and an arts extravaganzaThis week’s recommended events: Minnesota Dance Theatre’s spring production, Four Humor Theater’s play “Rasputin” and Manifest.
Cheering on the Timberwolves versus the Nuggets on Friday? Here’s what to knowConference semifinals. Game 3. Minnesota is in the lead. All eyes are on the team this Friday at 8:30 p.m.
Karl-Anthony Towns of the Timberwolves receives the NBA’s social justice awardMinnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns was named the recipient of the NBA’s social justice award. Towns was one of five finalists for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy.
Play4min 07secA stranger stole a young Twins fan’s signed baseball, then a group of strangers made it rightFor this week’s installment of Thank You, Stranger, we hear about a mystery baseball thief — and a quest to make things right for an 8-year-old Twins fan.
‘A very memorable prom’: Pequot Lakes students literally break their dance floorThe 2024 Pequot Lakes High School prom was cut short when students noticed the dance floor was moving a bit too much.
El Niño is on the way out after a record-breaking year of heatEl Niño helped drive global average temperatures to new records over the last year. Forecasters say it's waning, but that 2024 may still be one for the record books.
Adult film star Stormy Daniels grilled by Trump lawyer in hush money trialToday is the second day of testimony for adult film star Stormy Daniels. On Tuesday she testified to a nondisclosure agreement and settlement deal with former President Donald Trump.
Your photos: How Minnesotans celebrated National Bike and Roll to School DayMore than 150 schools across the state participated in the event aimed at promoting safe walking and biking, reducing traffic crashes that harm pedestrians and connecting families.
Twins top Mariners 6-3 behind early boost on back-to-back HRs by Correa, LarnachCarlos Correa and Trevor Larnach hit consecutive home runs for Minnesota in the first inning off Seattle starter George Kirby as the Twins hung on to beat the Mariners 6-3 and help Chris Paddack win his fourth straight start.
Play3min 48secVenus and Earth used to look like 'twin' planets. What happened?Earth, Mars and Venus all looked pretty similar when they first formed. Today, Mars is dry, cold, and dusty; Venus has a hot, crushing atmosphere. Why did these sibling planets turn out so different?
Play3min 56secBid to oust Speaker Johnson fails but GOP turmoil remainsThe House voted overwhelmingly to set aside a motion by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., to remove Johnson as speaker
Play7min 25secMigrant crime is politically charged, but the reality is more complicatedRepublicans have raised the alarm about a migrant crime wave. Nationally, crime is down even as immigration has surged, but the concerns are real in some neighborhoods.
For Mother's Day, a bouquet of useful health advice for new moms and moms-to-beExpert guidance on the realities of pregnancy and new motherhood from Life Kit. Find episodes on the menstrual cycle, egg freezing, postpartum depression and more.