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High school sports scores and results for Saturday, May 3
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Video on demand: Mankato West baseball takes on Mahtomedi
Watch on startribune.com: The No. 1-ranked Scarlets face the No. 4 Zephyrs in a Class 3A clash.

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, May 2
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

20 Mother's Day brunch ideas in the Twin Cities area
From buffets and family-style dinners to heat-and-serve and top-notch pastries, there's something just right for her.

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, May 1
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, April 30
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

How the first 100 days of the Trump administration have affected Minnesota
Search the Minnesota Star Tribune's coverage of some of the ways President Donald Trump's first days played out across the North Star State.

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, April 29
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Critics' picks: The 14 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Coach and athletic director who put Hamline on the rise dies at 100
Dick Mulkern coached the Pipers football team to their first MIAC championship in 45 years in 1966.

High school sports: Scores and results for Saturday, April 26
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Meet the Vikings' 2025 draft class
The Vikings entered the 2025 NFL draft with only four picks and finished with five, matching the smallest class in franchise history.

NFL draft replay: How Day 3 played out for the Vikings
The Vikings added veteran QB Sam Howell via trade and selected defensive tackle Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, linebacker Kobe King and tight end Gavin Bartholomew on Saturday to wrap up the NFL draft.

Video on demand: Lake Conference rivals go head-to-head at Target Field
Watch only on startribune.com: Skippers pitcher and Arizona State commit Jack Butterworth throws no-hitter against the Hornets in a Lake Conference clash

Video on demand: Augustana commit leads her team against section rival and its all-time home run leader
Watch only on startribune.com: Eva Taybior and St. Louis Park softball battle Bloomington Kennedy and the big bat of Emily Spencer

AIA MN to host its annual Home of the Month event on April 30
American Institute of Architects Minnesota presents next year's 12 Home of the Month winners along with a panel of homeowners and designers.

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, April 25
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Minnesota colleges and universities affected by Trump's decisions during first 100 days in office
Minnesota college and universities are scrambling to respond to the Trump administration's constant changes, everything from cutting grants funding medical research to targeting DEI policies. Perhaps no where is that more clear than the University of Minnesota, where students have protested international students being detained by ICE and a new resolution they say infringes on free speech. The U is also under a federal investigation for antisemitism.
NFL draft replay: How guard Donovan Jackson ended up with the Vikings
Despite starting the draft with only four picks, the Vikings stayed put at No. 24 and completed their offensive line overhaul by selecting Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson.

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, April 24
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Everything you need to know to be ready for the NFL draft
What might the Vikings do with their four picks? Who will be the first Gophers player selected? Here's what you need to know about this weekend's NFL draft.

Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Wednesday, April 23
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, April 22
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Critics' picks: The 14 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, April 21
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Vikings draft preview: Could they spend a pick on an offensive playmaker?
Mock drafts have been projecting the Vikings to fill needs in the secondary and in the trenches. But could they take a flier in later rounds on a wide receiver, running back or tight end?

High school sports: Scores and results for Saturday, April 19
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, April 18
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

What to know about the latest COVID variants, Minnesota testing, vaccines
Expert advice on masking, testing, vaccines and boosters is evolving along with coronavirus variants. Here's the latest from Minnesota and the CDC.

Sunday supper: Breakfast Fried Rice with Spinach and Shiitakes
It's taking the idea of breakfast for supper in a new, delicious direction.
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High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, April 17
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Wild to open Stanley Cup playoffs with Sunday game in Las Vegas
Minnesota and Vegas will play a best-of-seven series, with Games 3 and 4 in St. Paul.
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High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, April 16
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Critics' picks: The 15 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, April 14
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Minnesota's Waiting Child: Ronald likes music, basketball and camping
The teen also enjoys visiting playgrounds and animal shelters.

High school sports: Scores and results for Saturday, April 12
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
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High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, April 11
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Sunday supper: Rigatoni with Quick Mushroom Bolognese
A lighter version of the Italian classic is ideal for this time of year, when the days are getting warmer but the nights are still chilly.

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, April 10
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, April 9
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Where do the Wolves stand in West playoff race?
With three games remaining, they are trying to avoid the play-in tournament next week.
High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, April 8
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Your guide to the best Easter brunches, takeout and desserts
From buffets and heat-and-serve spreads to pastries, egg bakes, chilaquiles and a nacho bar, there's an option just right for you.

Critics' picks: The 10 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, April 7
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Saturday, April 5
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, April 4
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Sunday Supper: My Famous Burger Bowls
Get all the flavor of a burger without the bun in this simple, gluten-free recipe.
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High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, April 3
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, April 2
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
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High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, April 1
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Critics' picks: The 16 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, March 31
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Saturday, March 29
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Richard Carlbom, deputy chief of staff to Walz, elected state DFL Party chair
Carlbom succeeds Ken Martin, who was elected leader of the national Democratic Party last month.

High school sports: Scores and results for Friday, March 28
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Sunday supper: Classic Spaghetti with Tomato-Red Wine Sauce
Dreaming of summer tomato sauce? Try this recipe from Lynne Rossetto Kasper to tide you over.

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, March 27
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Get to know the Twins' Opening Day roster
Here's a look at the Twins team that will take the field Thursday in St. Louis.
High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, March 26
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, March 25
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Critics' picks: The 17 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

North Dakota fires hockey coach Brad Berry after 10 seasons
Brad Berry won a national championship in his first season as Fighting Hawks coach but has only one NCAA tournament victory since.

Joy Dunne's third-period goals help lift Ohio State past Cornell in Women's Frozen Four
The Buckeyes will play in the national title game for the fourth year in a row and for the third year in a row against Wisconsin.

High school sports: Scores and results for Thursday, March 20
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Today is the first day of spring. Here's what it looked like across Minnesota.
From Redwood Falls to Itasca State Park, here's what our reporters saw.

Mike Terwilliger resigns as boys hockey coach at Eden Prairie
Terwilliger was hired to coach the Eden Prairie boys hockey program in 2022.

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, March 19
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

Jeremy Zywicki named new head football coach at Esko
Zywicki replaces Scott Arntson, who stepped down after nine years as the head coach.

Critics' picks: The 13 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

Afton's Diggins clinches third World Cup cross-country skiing overall title
With a sixth-place finish in Norway, Jessie Diggins became the seventh woman and first American to win at least three World Cup championships.
High school sports: Scores and results for Saturday, March 15
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.