The Las Vegas Raiders signed Vikings WR Jalen Nailor to a $35M deal, leaving Minnesota short on wide receivers.

Minnesota journalist Lee Bloomquist wins Hard Rock Miners award for 50 years covering taconite mining.

The SBA is cracking down on fraud in $50B in unaudited federal funds, pausing loans and disqualifying 112K borrowers.

The 49ers won’t trade Mac Jones, demanding a high draft pick despite interest from teams like the Vikings.

The Vikings released veteran safety Harrison Smith, 37, in a cap move that leaves open the possibility of his return for a 15th season.

Monster Jam returns to St. Paul July 10–12, 2026, at the Xcel Energy Center with trucks, stunts, and family activities.

Several Minnesota towns reject the 2023 state flag redesign, opting to keep the 1983 version due to lack of legal mandate.

Bill Maher dismissed federal charges against Don Lemon, calling them baseless and questioning the claim he intimidated a pastor during a 2024 protest.

The Upper Midwest sees growing billionaire presence, with Wisconsin leading the region and most U.S. states now home to at least one billionaire.

St. John's hockey team won its first MIAC title since 2013, beating Gustavus Adolphus 4-3 in overtime to earn an NCAA Division III tournament berth.