Today is Thursday, April 24, the 114th day of 2025. There are 251 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 24, 1916, Irish republicans launched the Easter Rising, a rebellion against British rule in Ireland. Though the … Continued
Two Minnesota Twins greats are recovering from strokes suffered days apart, the team confirmed Wednesday. Former right fielder and designated hitter Tony Oliva had what the team called “a series of mini strokes” over the past month but is expected … Continued
The first time the Twins loaded the bases, Carlos Correa rocked a hard line drive right at second baseman Brooks Baldwin, resulting in a double play. The second time they loaded them, Byron Buxton took a pitch looking to end … Continued
In a speech before a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature on Wednesday night, Gov. Tim Walz defended his proposed cuts to human services and education, and contrasted what he called responsible state government with “chaos” at the federal level … Continued
The Gophers men’s basketball program added more front court help in the NCAA transfer portal on Wednesday. Nehemiah Turner, a 6-foot-10, 265-pound center, left Central Arkansas and committed to Minnesota with three years of eligibility remaining. During his freshman season, … Continued
Forty-two years ago, Neal Peirce and Jerry Hagstrom wrote “The Book of America – Inside Fifty States Today.” Minnesota’s chapter began, “Search America from sea to sea and you will not find a state that has offered as close a … Continued