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Minnesota United loses James Rodriguez for LA Galaxy clash

April 5, 2026

Minnesota United’s hopes of extending their unbeaten start to the season took a hit after star midfielder James Rodriguez pulled out of tonight’s away game against LA Galaxy. Rodriguez, who joined the club last year, was expected to feature after recent international duty with Colombia. But his MLS

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FBI’s Crime Fight: Big Numbers, Big Questions

April 5, 2026

The FBI’s recent numbers show a sharp rise in arrests under the current administration. Over 67, 000 people were arrested in 2025—nearly three times the previous year’s total. Officials credit this to more agents in the field and stronger ties with local police. Violent crime rates in big cities hit

politics

Government Shutdown Drama: A Tale of Politics, Money and Chaos

April 4, 2026

The U. S. government hit a pause button in the fall, shutting down for 43 days – the longest ever – until a deal let most agencies run through January. That stop‑gap was meant to ease into a longer agreement, but events in Minnesota shook the plans. Immigration agents killed Alex Pretti, and Senate

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Softball Star’s Tax Dilemma: Money Going to a Fight Over Girls’ Sports

April 2, 2026

A freshman softball player from Western Michigan, who has just filed her taxes for the first time, is surprised to find that a portion of her earnings will help fund a lawsuit against Minnesota. The state has been sued by the Department of Justice for not following President Trump’s rule that bars b

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Unexpected Snowstorm Hits Upper Midwest, Threatening Easter Travel

April 1, 2026

The National Weather Service has warned that a sudden winter system will bring 6 to 12 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph across parts of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Michigan from Wednesday through Friday. This late‑season blizzard comes just as spring officially starts, turning roads in

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Panthers Hire Tech‑Savvy Leader for Business Ops

April 1, 2026

The Florida Panthers have tapped Michael White to run the business side of the team. White will manage all four venues: Amerant Bank Arena, Baptist Health IcePlex, Panthers IceDen, and War Memorial Auditorium. He joined the club after a long stint at Amazon’s self‑driving car unit, Zoox, where

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Spring’s last surprise: Mixed weather hits Minnesota mid-week

April 1, 2026

Minnesota’s April forecast isn’t fooling anyone. After ditching heavy winter coats just weeks ago, residents should prepare for a blast of messy weather. Starting Wednesday evening, a storm system will sweep through the state, bringing heavy rain, sleet, and even a chance of snow. The Twin Cities mi

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St. Paul Rally Draws Big Names to Protest “No Kings” Movement

March 29, 2026

A major protest is set for Saturday at the Minnesota State Capitol, where around 100, 000 people are expected to gather. The event is part of a nationwide campaign called “No Kings, ” which criticizes the Trump administration’s policies and aims to prevent what supporters see as executive overreach.

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Crowds Gather for a Massive Protest Against Trump Policies

March 28, 2026

People started arriving early Saturday in cities all over the country, from Maine to Florida, to join a big protest against President Trump’s actions. The main rally took place in St. Paul, Minnesota, a city that recently experienced violent police actions during an immigration raid where two Americ

opinion

Minnesota Farms: The Backbone of Our Food

March 28, 2026

The state’s farmers are the unseen heroes that keep our plates full. Minnesota is sixth in overall farm output across the U. S. and leads in more than 20 products, such as sugar beets, turkeys, green peas, hogs, sweet corn, soybeans, sunflower seeds, canola, dry beans and oats. Corn is the fou