As usual, local governments, state agencies and public universities are pushing for the Minnesota Legislature to pass a big borrowing bill to fund infrastructure and maintenance projects this year. Will they get their wish? If recent history is any indication, … Continued
After two fabulous weeks in Portugal and Northern Spain with readers, I took a few days to get over the jet lag, then set about eating around town. This week, I hit a Grand Avenue newcomer, walked to a favorite … Continued
Ten of the state’s leading environmental nonprofit groups are joining forces for an Earth Day fundraiser, in hopes of raising money to protect the environment. The goal? Raise more than $250,000 to protect Minnesota’s land, water and wildlife — and … Continued
The Timberwolves preached ball and body movement all week in preparation for Game 1 of their first-round series against the Lakers on Saturday. Yet none of either was evident over the first six minutes of basketball. The offense struggled mightily … Continued
ATLANTA — Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit two-run homers, Grant Holmes allowed only one run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Marcell Ozuna also homered off Joe Ryan (1-3), … Continued
LAS VEGAS — For all of the attention that individual talent garners in hockey, the fact that statistically a goal and an assist are both worth one point illustrates the value of teamwork among the six players on the ice … Continued