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Semisonic Close Out State Fair with Supersonic Performance
Local heroes Semisonic closed out the fair with a free show at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell Monday night, September 2, 2024
Blake Shelton performs at the Minnesota State Fair grandstand
Blake Shelton and his band performed at the State Fair grandstand Sunday night.
Mankato turns out for Tim Walz DNC Watch Party
Former students of Gov. Tim Walz as well as state DFL officials gather Wednesday night at his old high school, Mankato West, for the party.
Journey and Def Leppard take center stage
A look inside Journey and Def Leppard's rocking showcase at Target Center.
Foo Fighters perform a sold-out show at Target Field
The Foo Fighters brought their Everything or Nothing at All Tour to Target Field Sunday night. 80's punk rockers L7 and Pretenders were the opening acts.
Photos: Phillies 3, Twins 0
After the Minnesota Twins left the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth inning, the Philadelphia Phillies scored three runs in the ninth to win 3-0 at Target Field in Minneapolis on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Gallery: Tigers 9, Twins 2
2022 first-round draft pick Brooks Lee made his major league debut in place of Royce Lewis who will spend most, if not all, of July on the injured list.
Keith Urban in a pop up show at the Fine Line
The country star Keith Urban snuck into town for a surprise gig at the Fine Line in Minneapolis Sunday night in between festival shows in Wisconsin and Chicago.
Photos: Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell honored at funeral services
Mourners gathered for a public service at Maple Grove High School for the officer, who was killed in the line of duty on May 30
Photos: Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell honored at funeral services
Funeral services and a processional honored the life of slain officer Jamal Mitchell on Tuesday. Mitchell was killed on May 30 while responding to a shooting call. The service was held at Maple Grove High School, followed by a processional to Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport.
Lynx hold off Dallas Wings 87-76
The Lynx are having their best start since 2020 after an 87-76 win over the Dallas Wings Sunday night at Target Center.
Gallery: Vikings' hold annual NFL draft party
The Minnesota Vikings hosted their annual NFL draft party Thursday night at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Twins win 6-3 over Chicago White Sox
The Twins won their third game out of four against the White Sox with the help of Willi Castro's three-run home run.
The Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 7-0
The Twins shut out the White Sox for their eighth win of the season.
Top-seed Boston College breezes into Frozen Four championship with 4-0 victory over Michigan
The Eagles earned a showdown with Denver on Saturday at Xcel Energy Center for the title.
Denver upends Boston University in overtime to reach Frozen Four championship game
Former Gophers forward Tristan Broz scored about midway through the overtime session to put the Pioneers into Saturday's final.
Anthony Edwards scores career-high 51 points as Timberwolves stop Wizards 130-121
Reserve guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 23 points, stepping up after center Naz Reid was ejected in the first half.
Dodgers 4-2 over Twins
Ohtani goes deep for 3rd time in 5 games and hits pair of doubles for Dodgers in 4-2 win over Twins
Gallery: Twins Opening Day
Crowds gathered to watch the Twins play the Cleveland Guardians for the first home game of the season.
Timberwolves defeat Raptors 133-85
Anthony Edwards made five three-pointers to help the Wolves to victory despite a three game three-pointer drought.
Gallery: Wild 4, Arizona 1
The Minnesota Wild NHL hockey team defeated the Arizona Coyotes 4-1 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Tuesday March 12, 2024.
Gallery: Gophers women's basketball 77, Rutgers 69
The Gophers defeated Rutgers 77-69 in the first round of the Big Ten women's basketball tournament Wednesday night at Target Center.
Gallery: PWHL Minnesota 4, Ottawa 3
The Minnesota Professional Women's Hockey League defeated Ottawa in a shootout 4-3 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Photos: Jon Batiste makes Minneapolis debut at First Avenue
Jon Batiste brought his Uneasy Tour to First Avenue for a sold-out show Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Minneapolis.
Photos: Gophers lose 80-64 to Penn State
Minnesota suffered their third loss in a row with high-scoring Mara Braun out with a right foot injury.
Photos: President Joe Biden speaks in Superior, Wisc. to promote infrastructure package
The Blatnik Bridge is one of 37 similar projects benefiting from the federal funding.
Photos: President Joe Biden speaks in Superior, Wisc. to promote infrastructure package
The Blatnik Bridge is one of 37 similar projects benefiting from the federal funding.
Wolves hold on to sink Clippers
The Timberwolves defeated the LA Clippers 109-105
River Rats perform in Minneapolis
The 100-plus member Twin Cities Water Ski Show Team performed their summer show "Super Mario World" on Thursday night, June 16, 2022 on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. The show is every Thursday night this summer and is free.
Minneapolis man has gone freshwater swimming for 1,000 straight days
The guy known to the ice-dipping community as "Ricky Lake" says it's a blessing to live in the City of Lakes.
Gallery: Gophers win 97-73 against Macalester
The Gophers competed without top players Pharrel Payne and Cam Christie for the exhibition match.
Photos: President Joe Biden visits Minnesota
For the fourth time during his presidency, President Biden came to Minnesota as part of a 'barnstorming' tour of rural America with stop at a Northfield farm. In the evening, demonstrators marched in support of Palestinians in Gaza and in protest of US aid to Israel.
Celebrating Dia de Los Muertos on Lake Street with altars and art
A Day of the Dead celebration was held Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, on Lake Street at Chicago Avenue S. in Minneapolis.
Ceremony completes St. Anthony firefighter's COVID comeback
Firefighter Michael Culhane is being sworn in after recovering from severe COVID and completing training despite the physical and mental challenges he endured.
Edina beats STMA 4-2 in Class 3A girls soccer state quarterfinal
Edina ran its record to 20-0, boosted by Ms. Soccer Izzy Engle's second-half hat trick.
Benilde-St. Margaret's beats Mankato East in girls Class 2A state semis
The Red Knights, with three draws but no losses, defeated Mankato East 3-0
Gallery: Simley beats South Saint Paul 28-6 in Class 4A, Section 3 football semifinals
Simley QB Christian Urbina replaced injured Tim Pietsch and threw four TD passes.
Hundreds protest in support of Palestine
The protest comes as President Joe Biden visited Israel to show solidarity with its war against Hamas, the Palestinian militant organization that governs the Gaza Strip.
Twins work out at Target Field ahead of ALDS Game 3
The Twins are tied with the Astros 1-1 heading into Tuesday night's game three.
Gallery: Twins practice before wildcard series at Target Field
The Twins will play a best-of-three series against the Toronto Blue Jays starting Tuesday afternoon in Minneapolis.
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band at Mystic Lake
Ringto Starr and his All Starr Band performed in the Mystic Showroom at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake Sunday night.
Gallery: Twins take on Athletics
The Twins defeated Oakland 11-3 on Tuesday night, taking the first game of their final regular-season series at Target Field.
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre visits Minnesota
The prime minister addressed the Somali diaspora. This was the first time a sitting prime minister had visited the state. Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community outside of Somalia.
Somali prime minister inspires hope during historic visit to Minnesota, urges fight against Al-Shabab
Hamza Abdi Barre's visit marks the first time a sitting prime minister from Somalia has visited Minnesota, home to the largest Somali population in the U.S.
Photos: Eric Clapton performs at Xcel Energy Center
Eric Clapton took the stage in St. Paul on Thursday, with Jimmie Vaughn opening.
Lynx clinch playoff spot with 86-73 win over Phoenix
Kayla McBride scored 23 and Napheesa Collier added 22 to give Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve her 300th win.
Duran Duran at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand
With Opening Act Nile Rodgers & Chic
Brandi Carlile at the State Fair
Wynonna Judd Opens Show
Gay Softball World Series brings thousands to Minneapolis to compete
The 2023 North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance Gay Softball World Series got off to a festive beginning with an opening ceremony event at The Commons in downtown Minneapolis Monday nigh. More than 4500 participants on 225 teams will compete on fields competing at five softball complexes across the Twin Cities.
Boyz II Men and Chaka Khan at the State Fair Grandstand
R & B legends entertained Sunday night with a little help from Woodbury's own Nunnabove.
Lynx fall to Seattle Storm 88-74
Lynx fail to complete season sweep of Storm with decisive loss at home
Irish Fair of Minnesota
Irish Fair of Minnesota concluded with music, dancing, and cultural activities on Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul Sunday. The fair is held annually the second weekend in August.
Pink's Summer Carnival Tour
At Target Field
Loons vs. Toluca
Loons advance to next round
Bikes, keys, a leafblower: Customer service staff reunites lost items with their owners
The employees at Metro Transit headquarters in Minneapolis are the custodians of items left behind on buses and trains. The lost and found room contains bins with lots of phones and keys and many, many other types of objects. Anything not claimed is donated.
Flotsam River Circus begins a 650 mile journey downriver
The Flotsam River Circus wrapped up their Twin Cities performances with a show at Hidden Falls Regional Park Sunday night in St. Paul. Over the next six weeks, the troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft, will be giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way to St. Louis. Their next performance is Monday night in Hastings.
Artist honors Suni Lee's accomplishments with a surprise sculpture.
Seexeng Lee created the sculpture in honor of the Hmong American gymnast's impact in the Saint Paul community.
Miss Minnesota USA and Miss Minnesota Teen USA Pageant winners crowned
Miss Minnesota USA and Miss Minnesota Teen USA Pageant winners receive thousands of dollars in prizes and scholarships and will represent the state of Minnesota at the national pageants.
Gallery: Minnesota United loses 3-2 to Chicago at Allianz Field
The Loons' Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored twice after a scoreless first half, but that wasn't enough against the Fire in a Leagues Cup match Thursday.
Young talent at the State Fair
First day of Auditions for the 50th Annual Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest. 30 preteen division acts, 42 teen division acts and 48 open division acts will advance to the semifinals during the State Fair.
Loons dominate Puebla 4-0 in Leagues Cup play
Minnesota United FC defeated Puebla 4-0 in a Leagues Cup match Sunday night at Allianz Field in St. Paul.
DOLLHAUS ⏤ A Malibu Dreamhouse Rave at the Fine Line
First Ave. presented a Barbie-themed rave at the Fine Line in Minneapolis Saturday night.
