Today is Tuesday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2025. There are 43 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 18, 2005, eight months after Robert Blake was acquitted of murdering his wife at a criminal trial, … Continued
Organizers of the Border Battle Tug-of-War last year raised $4,000 for first responders by staging a massive tug-of-war on the Stillwater Lift Bridge prior to a Vikings-Packers game. But when organizers approached the Minnesota Department of Transportation for permission to … Continued
By STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON — The House is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, the culmination of a monthslong effort that has overcome opposition … Continued
While the Timberwolves performance against likely playoff teams has frustrated the fan base this season, Minnesota’s ability to dispose of cellar dwellers has been impressive. Two days after a disappointing loss to Denver, the Wolves blew out a short-handed Dallas … Continued
Health insurer Medica on Monday announced the acquisition of all of rival UCare’s 2026 Medicaid and individual and family plans. UCare, based in Minneapolis, currently covers about 300,000 members in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Minnetonka-based Medica covers 1.4 million members … Continued
As the chief executive officer of Catholic Charities Twin Cities, Jamie Verbrugge helps oversee 1,000 small apartments tied to voluntary services aimed at helping previously-homeless residents stay housed, such as “wrap-around” counseling support for those with addiction and mental health … Continued