Lawmakers are questioning how Minnesota awards money to nonprofits as a state senator faces scrutiny for his association with groups he helped fund. Sen. Bobby Joe Champion. Senate President Bobby Joe Champion, DFL-Minneapolis, recently stepped down as chair of the … Continued
Wearing a graphic blazer designed in the style of Jean-Michel Basquiat, art collector Leif Hagen points to paintings on the walls of his new gallery in Eagan. This study of a man, painted with unusually wide brushstrokes, is by a … Continued
Sofia Serdiouk, age 11, of Woodbury, wanted to participate in the 2025 Pioneer Press Peeps Diorama Contest, but she faced a quandary. She used items around the house to create her “Peeps creamery” diorama, with some duct tape assistance from … Continued
Today is Sunday, April 20, the 110th day of 2025. There are 255 days left in the year. Today is Easter. Today in history: On April 20, 1999, two students shot and killed 12 classmates and one teacher and injured … Continued
ATLANTA — Alex Verdugo shook his head when reminded the Atlanta Braves are 2-0 since he was recalled this week. “I’m not taking credit for it yet,” Verdugo said. Even so, Verdugo’s four hits and two runs scored in Saturday … Continued
The Gophers men’s basketball program had a visit with a top in-state recruit scheduled for Monday. They didn’t make it that far. Orono guard Nolan Groves committed to Texas Tech on Saturday. The reigning Gatorade Player of the Year shared … Continued