Following Kirk’s assassination, lawmakers react to lethal political climate: 'Violent words precede violent actions'

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill from both sides of the aisle spoke to Fox News Digital about the state of political discourse in the United States after the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital)...

How MBG’s female leaders are driving growth in the UAE

This episode is sponsored by MBG Corporate Services In this bonus episode of Business Extra, we explore how global consultancy firm MBG Corporate Services is aligning its growth strategy with the UAE’s rapidly evolving business environment through...

Chuck Frederick: Denfeld's Dizard died with disappointingly little fanfare

Had Denfeld’s Jan Dizard been “an athlete or politician or actor of comparable achievement, his death would have received massive coverage.” So surmised Fred Friedman, who has some familiarity with local fame himself as the well-known and...

GGF cross country preview: Despite small program, Riverside Christian girls crack Minnesota's Top 10

GRAND FORKS — The Minnesota State High School League's official website lists the enrollment of Riverside Christian at 21. With a number that low, you wouldn't think that lends to much team athletic success for Riverside Christian, a small private...

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Environmental concerns

NEW ULM — The Pipestone Area Schools’ football team played the role of movie producers during a 2024 game versus Minnesota Valley Lutheran. The film’s title was “Escape from New Ulm.” During the fourth quarter, the now-graduated Hayden Brooke...

Minnesota farmer grows climate-adaptive seedlings as co-op member

NARY, Minn. — Brian Ingmire’s mission to help reforest northern Minnesota with trees from south of here became a lot more important after the June 21 storm that leveled millions of trees in the Bemidji area. Ingmire and his wife, Trina, own the...

University of Minnesota climate literacy workshop faces funding cuts amid federal changes

Stay informed. Sign up for Sahan Sunday, our weekly newsletter with Minnesota news you need to know. This story is provided to you free of charge. We’re glad you're here! If fair, free journalism matters to you, please support us! When Hurricane...

Minnesota DNR Has Important Invitation For Upland Bird Hunters

Minnesota has a significant number of upland bird hunters who head out every year. In 2024, Minnesota had an estimated 75,000 pheasant hunters and 60,000 grouse hunters alone, with a significant overlap between the two groups. As hunters prepare...

Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Begins

DULUTH, Minn. – Hartley Nature Center is kicking off the 10-week Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training. Volunteers sign up and complete the 40-hour hands-on course taught by expert instructors. The course consists of studying natural...

‘Had the governor called…’: Trump on why the flags were not at half-mast after Melissa Hortman's assassination

President Donald Trump defended his order that flags be lowered to half-staff after last week's slaying of conservative activist Charlie Kirk by suggesting he would have done the same following the assassination of a Minnesota Democratic state...

Environmental studies graduate completes 1,200-mile canoe journey to promote public lands conservation

After she graduated from Ohio University in May 2025, Helena Karlstrom had a busy summer. Here summer wasn’t filled with job interviews or an internship, though, instead, she spent it in the wilds of Northern Minnesota and Canada. The Honors...

Kaprizov’s Rejection Puts Minnesota Wild’s Credibility at Risk

The Minnesota Wild are facing a critical moment in their 25th anniversary season as star player Kirill Kaprizov rejected an unprecedented eight-year, $128 million contract. This decision raises concerns about the franchise’s credibility in...

Farm Aid 40 In Jeopardy Amid Union Strike At University Of Minnesota

Farm Aid organizers announced that this year’s 40th anniversary event in Minneapolis is in jeopardy due to an ongoing strike by Teamsters at the University of Minnesota. Farm Aid 40 is set for Saturday, September 20th at U of Minnesota’s...

Archdiocesan safe environment director on addressing parish and school safety

Paul Iovino had a 25-year career with the St. Paul Police Department. Now, he’s the director of the Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment at the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He’s been with the archdiocese for the past...

Minnesota Twins continue setting industry sustainability standard with 34 'Gold Medals'

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins are proud to announce that the organization has been honored as a 2025 GOAL (Green Operations & Advanced Leadership) Sustainability Leader and a recipient of 34 GOAL Medals. These accolades showcase...

CCT Joint Powers Board members struggle with contentious environment

WILLMAR — Members of the Central Community Transit Joint Powers Board have struggled for several months under the leadership of Board Chair Paul Johnson about the best way in which to deal with contentious relationships that have arisen in the...

Minnesota visitors spent a record $14.7 billion in 2024

Minnesota welcomed 81.6 million visitors in 2024, and they spent a record $14.7 billion during their stays. Explore Minnesota, the state's marketing and promotion agency, described those figures as "resoundingly positive," but also warned that...

Farm Aid’s 40th Anniversary In Minnesota in Limbo Amid University Strike, Statement Released

Organizers of the annual Farm Aid concert are facing a potentially "devastating" decision concerning the 40th anniversary edition of the show as an ongoing Minnesota labor strike has threatened the event. In a public statement issued Thursday...

The Growing Significance of Climate Lawsuits

For the past decade, analysts have debated how much of a threat the clean energy transition poses to the oil and gas industry. The longer it takes to move to a clean economy, the better positioned those companies will be. But a new trend is...

Corps of Engineers seeks comments on city of Northfield environmental project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on a draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, for a proposed water system improvement project for the city of Northfield, Minnesota. The Corp of Engineers will provide design...