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Fresh herbs and butter (and a bath in brine) help keep the Thanksgiving bird flavorful and moist.

Tips for Thanksgiving turkey-roasting success

We went right to the source, a Minnesota turkey farmer, to ask about everything from brining to cooking time.
Cookie Salad is a sweet touch to a holiday spread — and can use up cookie odds and ends.

3 retro Midwestern recipes that fill our Thanksgiving tables – and hearts

It's a time when Jell-O is a salad, oatmeal is in the dressing and cookies tangle with mandarin oranges, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Tuesday

Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Tuesday

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Tommy Stinson performs at the Dakota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

Critics' picks: The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Chapel Hart performs at the Fine Line in Minneapolis on Dec. 20.

8 best holiday shows this season in the Twin Cities area

Looking for holiday merriment and entertainment? Check out these yuletide shows, events and exhibits.
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was 12 of 17 for 148 yards with a touchdown and a fumble in the first half against the Titans.

Read the recap: How Vikings held off the Titans to improve to 8-2

Sam Darnold and the offense bounce back while penalties sink Tennessee as the Vikings complete a sweep of the AFC South.
Prior Lake’s Ivy Solt competes in the 500 freestyle during the Class 2A girls swimming state meet Saturday at the University of Minnesota.

Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Saturday

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state
Exclusive video highlights from the MN high school football state tournament on Nov. 16, 2024

Exclusive video highlights from MN high school football state semifinals

Watch the best moments from Saturday's state semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
Maple Grove fans enjoy their team's lead in the second half of their Class 6A semifinal victory over Shakopee.

The Prep Bowl pairings are set. Here's what you need to know

Minnesota's high school football championship weekend, seven title games over two days at U.S. Bank Stadium, is just ahead.
Watch Monticello’s Adalynn Biegler set two records at the 2024 MN high school swimming state meet

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Monticello's Biegler sets two records at 2024 girls swimming state tournament

The sophomore broke records in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle in the Class 1A competition on Saturday.
Hugh McCutcheon, shown in 2022 coaching the Gophers volleyball team, will become the International Volleyball Federation's secretary general.

Former Gophers coach McCutcheon named secretary general of International Volleyball Federation

The assignment is the latest in a long history of worldwide involvement for the man who coached Minnesota for 11 years and remains a strategic advisor for the U.
Orono’s George Perkins blocks a pass intended for Totino-Grace’s Josiah  Young in the first quarter during the Class 4A football state semi-final

Live scores of high school football state semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium

As the semifinals continue, fans can follow live scores of all state semifinal games on MN Football Hub, our online source for Minnesota high school football stats, scores, schedules, stories, rankings and more.
Memorial Blood Center is seeking blood donors at its centers.

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Shakopee linebacker Ethan Aceves (45) takes down Maple Grove Crimson wide receiver Dylan Vokal (1) in the first half of Friday night's Class 6A semifi

Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Friday, Nov. 15

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Exclusive video highlights from the MN high school football state tournament on Nov. 15, 2024

Exclusive video highlights from MN high school football state semifinals

Watch the best moments from Friday's state semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.

Sports on TV and radio

Becker football fans celebrate Thursday in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Bulldogs defeated Marshall 28-7 in the Class 4A semifinals.

Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Thursday

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state
Exclusive video highlights from MN high school football state tournament on Nov. 14, 2024

Exclusive video highlights from MN high school football state semifinals

Watch the best moments from Thursday's state semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
DeMar DeRozan has helped Sacramento get off to a fast start in the Western Conference.

Timberwolves to take on Kings on the road, trying to reverse course

The Wolves are coming off back-to-back losses in Portland and are on a three-game losing streak.
Wildfire in Eden Prairie will be open Thanksgiving Day for a traditional turkey feast.

30+ options for Thanksgiving dinner in the Twin Cities area

From full meals to helpers to get you over the holiday hurdle, local restaurants and bakeries are stepping up to the (very full) plate.
A buck stood near the Minnesota River, across the channel from Picnic Island. Photo taken in Fort Snelling State Park on Wednesday, Nov. 6, before hun

Minnesota's 2024 deer hunt in pictures

Firearm season began Saturday, Nov. 9.
From the main dish to sides and appetizers, local culinary experts are ready for your questions.

Twin Cities turkey hotline will tackle your Thanksgiving cooking questions

On Nov. 21, local culinary experts will share their tips and answer your questions ahead of the holiday season.
Minnetonka players rush goaltender Layla Hemp (1) after the final buzzer sounded. Minnetonka defeated Holy Family 4-0.

The Big List: More than 300 Minnesota recruits are set to commit to colleges

All sports, Divisions I and II: College commitments get real starting Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period.

Hunter shot in head in Moorhead is not expected to survive

Clay County Sheriff's Office identifies 34-year-old man who was shot by someone within his hunting party.

Streetscapes

Star Tribune writers showcase Minnesota architecture.
Hip-hop star Chief Keef plays the Armory in Minneapolis on Saturday.

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

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Meet Angel, who loves school and has strong connections with his peers.

Minnesota's Waiting Child: Angel loves school and pets

The 17-year-old is helpful and organized, too.
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is hit by Jaguars defensive tackle Tyler Lacy as Darnold completes a first-down pass in the first quarter Sunday.

Read the recap: How Vikings eked out 12-7 win in Jacksonville

After three Sam Darnold interceptions and other offensive struggles in the red zone, the Vikings relied on new kicker Parker Romo's four field goals and their defense's three takeaways to beat the Jaguars.
Exclusive video highlights from the MN high school football state quarterfinals on Nov. 9, 2024

Exclusive video highlights from MN high school football state quarterfinals

Watch the best moments from the state quarterfinals at sites across Minnesota in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
Exclusive video highlights from the MN high school volleyball Class 4A tournament on Nov. 9, 2024

Exclusive video highlights from Class 4A volleyball tournament

Watch the best moments from Saturday's Class 4A championship, third-place and consolation championship matches at the Xcel Energy Center in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
Exclusive video highlights from the MN high school volleyball Class 3A tournament on Nov. 9, 2024

Exclusive video highlights from Class 3A volleyball tournament

Watch the best moments from Saturday's Class 3A championship, third-place and consolation championship matches at the Xcel Energy Center in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
Marshall outside hitter Laurel Ryks (11) attempts to hit the ball past Alexandria's Campbell Jenzen (8) and Addison Rossum (12) during the first set o

Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Saturday

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Exclusive video highlights from the MN high school volleyball Class 2A tournament on Nov. 9, 2024

Exclusive video highlights from Class 2A volleyball tournament

Watch the best moments from Saturday's Class 2A championship, third-place and consolation championship matches at the Xcel Energy Center in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
Exclusive video highlights from the MN high school volleyball Class 1A tournament on Nov. 9, 2024

Exclusive video highlights from Class 1A volleyball tournament

Watch the best moments from Saturday's Class 1A championship, third-place and consolation championship matches at the Xcel Energy Center in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
The Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum's annual Night Trains display is back for its 90th year and looking for volunteers to help with cleaning, mainte

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Marshall’s Avery Fahl (1) celebrates a point with her teammates Friday during the volleyball state tournament at Xcel Energy Center.

Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Friday, Nov. 8

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Exclusive video: Friday Night Highlights from the MN high school football state tournament on Nov. 8

Exclusive video highlights from MN high school football state quarterfinals

Watch the best moments from the state quarterfinals at sites across Minnesota in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
Exclusive video highlights from the MN high school volleyball state tournament on Nov. 8, 2024

Exclusive video highlights from state volleyball tournament

Watch the best moments from Friday's Class 3A, 2A and 1A semifinals at Xcel Energy Center in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
Orange Chicken is inspired by the popular dish at Panda Express, from “Favorite Family Recipes: Most Requested Copy Cat Dishes” (Shadow Mountain,

Sunday supper: Panda Express Orange Chicken

Nobody will be disappointed when this copycat dish shows up on the dinner table.
Minnesota's deer herd overall benefited from 2023 unusually mild winter.

Send your deer hunting photos to the Minnesota Star Tribune

We will publish images online and possibly in print during firearm season. Here is how to participate.
Prep sports results for Thursday, Nov. 7

Prep sports results for Thursday, Nov. 7

Scores and results from around the metro.
Video highlights from NSPN.tv's coverage of MN high school football state tournament on Nov. 7, 2024

Exclusive video highlights from MN high school football state quarterfinals

Watch the best moments from state quarterfinal games from across Minnesota in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
Video highlights from NSPN.tv's coverage of MN high school volleyball state tournament on Nov. 7

Exclusive video highlights from state volleyball tournament

Watch the best moments from Thursday's Class 4A semifinals, and 2A and 1A quarterfinals from Xcel Energy Center in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
Exclusive video highlights from the MN high school volleyball state tournaments on Nov. 6, 2024

Exclusive video highlights from state volleyball tournament

Watch the best moments from Wednesday's Class 4A and 3A quarterfinals from Xcel Energy Center in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
The Rev. Jen Collins hugs the Rev. Angela Khabeb at All Nations Indian Church in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

A divided Minnesota grapples with the elation and despair of a second Trump presidency

From Chatfield to Duluth, Minnesotans took stock of a resounding victory for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris and kept some of their focus on local races.
The Minnesota State Capitol just before sunrise  Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024  St. Paul, Minn.  A 100-mile road trip along the iconic U.S. Highway 61 - fro

Control of Minnesota House undecided; Bloomington keeps ranked-choice voting

Donald Trump is the projected winner of the presidency. In Minnesota, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and congressional incumbents won re-election.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DFL-Minn., hugs her husband, John Bessler, during a DFL election night watch party at the InterContinental St. Paul Riverfron

Klobuchar, Craig, Stauber re-elected; Morrison wins in 3rd Congressional District

Democrat Amy Klobuchar won her fourth term in the U.S. Senate. In the congressional races, Democrats Angie Craig, Ilhan Omar and Betty McCollum, and Republicans Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Brad Finstad and Pete Stauber all won re-election. In the Third Congressional District, Democrat Kelly Morrison won the open seat.

Man hospitalized in St. Paul after being shot in head

No suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting.

Photos: Minnesotans head to the polls to participate in 2024 election

Polls opened around the Twin Cities at 7am for Minnesotans to cast their ballots for the 2024 election. Voters lined up early to participate in the Election Day festivities.
Billie Eilish brings her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour to the Xcel Energy Center for two nights and will be without her brother and collaborator Finneas.

Critics' picks: The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws under pressure in the first quarter against the Colts on Sunday night at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Recap: Vikings pull away from Colts in second half for 21-13 win

Three second-half touchdown passes from Sam Darnold, and an unceasing pass rush that short-circuited the Colts' passing game, helped the Vikings overcome a sloppy first half and end a two-game losing streak with a win over Indianapolis on Sunday night.
Bemidji senior Mia Hoffman (235) and Wayzata sophomore Jazleen Malherek-Osorio (337) finish second and third in last year's Class 3A boys cross-countr

Prep sports results for Saturday, Nov. 2

Scores and results from around the metro, including the state cross-country meet at Les Bolstad Golf Course.
Watch: High school football state tournament bracket reveal show

Watch: High school football state tournament bracket reveal show

NSPN.tv's Ryan Phelps provides the first look at the brackets and matchups for the upcoming state tournament.
Lakeville North, shown here against Lakeville South during a game in September, won on Friday night in the Class 6A playoffs.

Prep sports results for Friday, Nov. 1

Scores and results from around the metro.
Exclusive video highlights from MN high school football section and state playoffs on Nov. 1, 2024

Exclusive video highlights from MN high school football postseason games

Watch some of the best plays from NSPN.tv's coverage of games from the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota.
Exclusive video highlights from the MN high school girls soccer state championships on Nov. 1, 2024

Exclusive video highlights from MN high school girls soccer state championships

Watch the best moments from Friday's Class 3A, 2A and 1A title games at U.S. Bank Stadium in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
Exclusive video highlights from the MN high school boys soccer state championships on Nov. 1, 2024

Exclusive video highlights from MN high school boys soccer state championships

Watch the best moments from Friday's Class 3A, 2A and 1A title games at U.S. Bank Stadium in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
Wolves guard Anthony Edwards makes a three pointer while defended by Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs during a game in February at Target Center.

Wolves-Spurs game preview: Broadcast information, injury report, key players

San Antonio's second year center Victor Wembanyama is an emerging star in the NBA.
Jason Kimmel poses for a photo with his first bullseye with axe throwing. ] ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.com FlannelJax's Axe Throwi

Stressed about the election? More than a dozen ideas for Minnesota distractions.

We have more than a dozen ideas for Minnesota distractions, from movies to restaurants to spas.
Prepare+Prosper requires a tax season assistant volunteer. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick, File)

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Prep sports results for Thursday, Oct. 31

Prep sports results for Thursday, Oct. 31

Scores and results from around the metro.
First place: Pamela Eklof's Spooktacular Olympic Gymnasts

Winners of the 2024 Minnesota Star Tribune Halloween House Contest

Who is the spookiest of them all?
Vikings starting linebacker Blake Cashman has missed the past two games because of a turf toe injury.

Vikings injury report: Cashman misses practice again

Starting linebacker Blake Cashman's return to the middle of Vikings defense is uncertain after he was unable to practice on Thursday because of a turf toe injury.
Mason Nadolney got his second COVID-19 vaccine shot during a mobile vaccine event at Chanhassen High School in July.

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.

Leaking anhydrous fumes force overnight closing of Hwy. 56 in southeastern Minnesota

One deputy is treated for exposure, and the highway was reopened early Thursday.
Exclusive video highlights: MN high school boys soccer state semifinals

Exclusive video highlights from boys soccer state semifinals

Watch the best moments from Wednesday's matchups from U.S. Bank Stadium in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
Exclusive video highlights: MN high school girls soccer state semifinals

Exclusive video highlights from girls soccer state semifinals

Watch the best moments from matchups on Oct. 29 in this exclusive video produced by NSPN.tv.
Eagan’s Asher Brunette heads the ball in the first half Wednesday at U.S Bank Stadium.

Wednesday's prep sports results in the metro area and outstate

High school sports results from the Twin Cities and around the state.
An official 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer ball lays on the grass during an open practice by the United States.

Tuesday's prep sports results in the metro area and outstate

High school sports results from the Twin Cities metro area and around the state.
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats play Xcel Energy Center Saturday in St. Paul.

Critics' picks: The 16 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Dead man’s fingers fungus

No, that's not a dead hand in the woods - and other creepy things you might find outside in Minnesota

Check out some eerie, weird and flat-out gross discoveries in the Halloween edition of This Week in Nature.
One-pan Chorizo Couscous is a quick meal with big flavors. From Nagi Maehashi’s new book “Delicious Tonight: Foolproof Recipes for 150+ Easy Dinne

Sunday supper: One-pan Chorizo Couscous

This new recipe gives couscous a Spanish-esque twist — and it's ready in 15 minutes.
Bluebirds & Blooms repurpose flowers from stores, weddings and funerals and deliver them to those with long-term illnesses.

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Prep sports results for Friday, Oct. 25

Prep sports results for Friday, Oct. 25

Scores and results from around the metro.
MN high school football section and state playoff video highlights for Oct. 25, 2024

Exclusive video: Friday Night Highlights from NSPN.tv's coverage of MN high school football section and state playoffs

Watch some of the best plays from NSPN.tv's coverage of games from the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota on Oct. 25, 2024.