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Andrew Myers emphasizes community collaboration and economic growth in recent tweets
Andrew Myers, a candidate for the Minnesota House, shared his thoughts and activities through a series of tweets on July 3, 2025. His posts reflect his focus on community engagement, environmental investment, and economic growth. In an early...

↔️ Trade tracker: Details for every deal
The 2025 NBA offseason is here, and deals are getting done. On the last day of the season, the Phoenix Suns traded MVP Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks along with the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA draft and five...

NU Chamber business after hours celebrates agribusinesses
NEW ULM – Join GreenSeam and the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce from 4-6 pm Thursday, July 10 at Sweet Haven Tonics for Business After Hours. This event is for anyone interested in agribusiness in the New Ulm area. Attendees can enjoy a locally...

LeBron James Speaks Out on Trade Rumors After Cavaliers Visit
LeBron James stirred trade rumors after being spotted at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ practice facility, raising questions about his future as he aims for another championship in his 23rd NBA season. However, he clarified the situation on X, stating...

Rays Trade Target: Byron Buxton
The Rays are set to begin their final road trip of the first half in Minnesota on Friday, with an Independence Day matinee against the Twins. The postseason picture is becoming clear, and the Twins seem to be outside of it. On the other hand, the...

Bruins ‘Exploring The Trade Market’ On Second Line Forward
Getty The Boston Bruins could be looking to move on from a former first-round pick form the 2015 Draft amid summer trade talk. The Boston Bruins have made a considerable amount of moves this offseason. It started with the hiring of new head coach...
Photos: July 4 truly a grand day for a parade in Spicer, Minnesota
SPICER — More than a thousand parade-goers gathered along Lake Avenue in Spicer for the town's annual Fourth of July celebration. Friday morning the Grand Day Parade kicked off at 10 a.m. led by members of the American Legion. Despite the hot...

WR Rashod Bateman Addresses Cowboys’ Trade Interest, New Ravens Deal
Rashod Bateman landed a second Ravens extension this offseason, putting an end to speculation about a potential trade. Multiple teams showed interest in the fifth-year receiver, and the Cowboys looked into a swap which would have sent him to...

Minnesota makes big commitment to PJ Fleck
PJ Fleck isn’t going anywhere — and now the Gophers are making sure of it. Not that there was much speculation to begin with, but Minnesota is ready to extend its commitment to its head coach. Fleck is set to receive a one-year contract extension,...

Minnesota food shelves brace for impact of SNAP funding cut
Susan Peterson and her son face uncertainty as SNAP cuts loom, potentially affecting 150,000 Minnesotans. MINNEAPOLIS — Susan Peterson and her son Zach navigated the bustling aisles of Open Cupboard's Today's Harvest market, grateful for the free...

Summer camp connects young Black entrepreneurs to industry
Summer camp is not just for athletics and the arts. Some young entrepreneurs will be attending the first annual Youth Business Camp next week. African Americans make up 14% of the population in Minnesota but own only 2% of businesses. LeBrent...

Minneapolis Misery: Last Call for Palmer’s; No More Malts at Annie’s
Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily digest of important, overlooked, and/or interesting Minnesota news stories. "Nice Things" Report: We Can't Have Them Nothing to do here but echo the chorus of "fuck," "noooo," "this sucks," and...

Minnesota electricity costs could spike under "big, beautiful bill," analysis estimates
The massive tax and spending package that is on its way to President Trump's desk for signature could mean higher electricity bills in Minnesota, according to one analysis looking at the impacts of the proposal. The so-called "one big, beautiful...

Minnesota lawmaker shootings suspect tells judge he’s ‘looking forward’ to facts coming out at trial
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Minneapolis girls fastpitch team made to use neglected fields
Hundreds of girls' fastpitch players are frustrated with their summer season. 612 Fastpitch League is playing on overgrown and neglected fields in Minneapolis, while the boys baseball and adult leagues play on renovated fields. "I really love this...

Red Sox-Twins trade idea swaps Jarren Duran for starting pitcher with 2.75 ERA
The Boston Red Sox are within striking distance of a wild card spot and could be getting Alex Bregman back as soon as next week. They could salvage what has been a disappointing season so far. The Red Sox will need to address their starting...

Future uncertain for some 50th and Penn businesses following building damage in February water main break
“We have an expansion of the deli underway currently that was in process before the event happened, and I have three kids, new family,” he said. “Terzo lived a great life, and I think it was just a great time for our family and our organization to...

Minnesota on track for above above-average tornado season
ST. PAUL — In the last few weeks, severe storms have spun up tornadoes across Minnesota, Iowa and North Dakota, with one twister near Enderlin claiming three lives last month. In Minnesota alone, there have been 48 tornado reports so far this...

Minnesota agency warns of THC edibles 20 times more potent than advertised
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management is warning the public to avoid a line of edibles that contain upwards of 20 times the legal dose of THC per serving. Consumers are specifically advised to avoid the “Oreoz” flavor of BAK8D brand delta-9...

Bank partnership to award $10,000 to four local organizations
PINE RIVER — Pine River State Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, announced that the Cass County Economic Development Corporation, Pine River-Backus Family Center/Food Shelf, Pillager Family Center and Emily Food Shelf...