Sixteen teams have a chance to win a state title. But first they must get past the quarterfinals.
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Both men charged with raping Minnesota student in her dorm are now jailed out of state
One man was captured in California and the other in New York City.
March 4, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Willmar forges ahead on municipal broadband
The $24.5 million Connect Willmar project aims to improve internet in the city, after a last-minute bid from Charter/Spectrum.
March 4, 2025
News & Politics
Minnesotans fear food stamp cuts as food shelf visits reach all-time high
More Minnesotans than ever before visited food shelves in 2024 as residents struggle with high food prices and the end of pandemic benefits.
March 4, 2025
Outdoors
Erin Aili wins this year’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
The 2021 Beargrease champion was closely followed by Erin Altemus.
March 4, 2025
News & Politics
Brooks: At last, English is the official language of the United States of Some Italian Guy’s First Name
President Trump’s executive order “establishing English as the official language” disregards the many languages that inform the American vernacular.
AuthoredJennifer Brooks
AuthoredJennifer BrooksMarch 4, 2025
Weather
Twin Cities in line for 4-7 inches of snow, blizzard conditions to the south
Whiteout conditions are expected Tuesday and Wednesday across southern Minnesota, the National Weather Service said.
March 4, 2025
High Schools
Meet the 2025 All-Minnesota boys hockey team
The boys hockey state tournament begins Wednesday in St. Paul. But first, you get to meet the top 25 players in the state, chosen by the Minnesota Star Tribune based on individual success and input from coaches.
March 4, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Move over, fourth-graders. Today is Third Graders Day, thanks to a Minnesota girl.
The girl from White Earth Nation asked nicely, and Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed Monday a nod to students known for “their natural optimism, curiosity, enthusiasm.”
March 4, 2025
Outdoors
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon finals coming today
Erin Aili, who won in 2021, had a 24-minute lead as of Monday morning.
March 3, 2025
News & Politics
State staff at St. Peter facilities protest working conditions, including port-a-potty
DHS employees at the sex offender and mental health programs in St. Peter say staff safety concerns and “disrespect” from management have grown worse.
March 2, 2025
Outdoors
Oh, fer cute: It’s time to watch for playful otters as ice weakens on Minnesota lakes
The entertaining critters appear through holes in the ice.
March 2, 2025
Greater Minnesota
‘Welcome to Redneckville 500!’: Ice racing in northern Minnesota a beloved, loud tradition.
On Garfield Lake in Laporte, population 134, hundreds of cars fill the ice on any given Sunday.
March 2, 2025