Hot take alert! Ex-NHL star Erik Johnson predicts the Wild will land Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews in the next 3 years. Read: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-sports/thats-my-hot-take-ex-nhl-star-predicts-wild-land-connor-mcdavid-or-auston-matthews

Green Day side project will start rare tour at First Avenue. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/green-day-side-project-will-start-rare-tour-at-first-avenue

Woman dies after being hit by driver while walking on St. Cloud road More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-driver-while-walking-on-st-cloud-road

Charges: Cop wore uniform while sexually assaulting teenage girl More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/charges-cop-wore-uniform-while-sexually-assaulting-teenage-girl

Delano Schools back in session Thursday following cyber attack More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/delano-schools-back-in-session-thursday-following-cyber-attack

Minneapolis City Council set to discuss proposed $6M for police training site More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/minneapolis-city-council-is-revisiting-a-decision-on-6m-for-police-training-site

Federal government sues Minnesota over new state law banning prediction markets More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/federal-government-sues-minnesota-over-new-state-law-banning-prediction-markets

The Vikings have reportedly narrowed down their GM search to five candidates. Story: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/onsi/one-of-these-5-candidates-likely-to-become-next-gm-of-the-vikings

The Gophers have added official visits with a 6'4" New York WR and an Iowa D-Lineman as they gear up for their summer splash recruiting event. Story: https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-recruiting/gophers-add-pair-of-fascinating-official-visits-as-summer-splash-event-nears

KDWB’s Dave Ryan will host farewell show at Mall of America on Thursday. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/kdwbs-dave-ryan-will-host-farewell-show-at-mall-of-america-on-thursday

Burnsville woman sentenced for killing 70-year-old man in her father's home More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/burnsville-woman-sentenced-for-killing-70-year-old-man-in-her-fathers-home

The U.S. News "best places to live" list for 2026 is out, and 8 Minnesota cities feature in the top 250. Check it out: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/u-s-news-best-places-to-live-ranking-features-8-minnesota-cities

The U.S. News "best places to live" list for 2026 is out, and 8 Minnesota cities feature in the top 250. Check it out: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/u-s-news-best-places-to-live-ranking-features-8-minnesota-cities

Minneapolis, St. Paul rank among nation’s best park systems, but don’t get top spot. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/minneapolis-st-paul-rank-among-nations-best-park-systems-but-dont-get-top-spot

The Timberwolves are "optimistic" about re-signing Ayo Dosunmu this offseason. What will it take to retain their top free agent? Story: https://www.si.com/nba/timberwolves/onsi/wolves-optimistic-about-re-signing-ayo-dosunmu-what-will-it-take

Two women arrested after Army veteran was killed trying to stop truck theft More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/two-women-arrested-after-army-veteran-was-killed-trying-to-stop-truck-theft

This year's anonymous Big Ten coaches story has some positive comments about P.J. Fleck and the Gophers' consistency. Story: https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-football/anonymous-big-ten-coach-thinks-p-j-fleck-could-be-on-the-hunt-to-leave-minnesota

Multiple students sickened by THC-laced candy at Moorhead middle school More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/multiple-students-sickened-by-thc-laced-candy-at-moorhead-middle-school

"They're going to try to get Giannis," a top NBA insider said. That, plus Kyrie Irving, Rudy Gobert, Micah Nori, and Matt Lloyd, are all in the rumor mill. https://www.si.com/nba/timberwolves/onsi/wolves-rumors-going-crazy-kyrie-irving-new-giannis-steam-rudy-gobert-more

The Twins have announced the latest postgame experience during the regular season. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-sports/in-a-major-league-baseball-first-twins-to-host-postgame-aew-wrestling-show

Gophers men's hockey will reportedly host Alaska Anchorage as part of its 2026 nonconference schedule. Read: https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-hockey/gophers-hockey-reportedly-adds-alaska-anchorage-to-2026-nonconference-schedule

Four of the Gophers' five outgoing transfers have landed with new programs. Here's where they will be playing next season. Story: https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-basketball/where-every-gophers-basketball-transfer-has-landed-this-offseason

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Target is rebounding from last year's sales plunge, but the company remains cautious as shoppers temper their spending amid skyrocketing prices. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-business/target-reports-stronger-than-expected-sales-growth-during-first-quarter

Just announced concerts: Katseye, Chance the Rapper, Niall Horan. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/just-announced-concerts-katseye-chance-the-rapper-niall-horan

Motorcyclist, 27, killed in Benton County collision with minivan More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/motorcyclist-27-killed-in-benton-county-collision-with-minivan

The Gophers haven’t had a top‑5 pick in 70+ years. One analyst thinks that drought could end next April. Story: https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-football/reputable-analyst-has-2-gophers-in-the-top-15-of-the-loaded-2027-nfl-draft

Rolling Stone’s greatest punk albums of all-time list features two Minnesota icons. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/rolling-stones-greatest-punk-albums-of-all-time-list-features-two-minnesota-icons

Walz appoints Theodora Gaïtas as chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/walz-appoints-theodora-gaitas-as-chief-justice-of-the-minnesota-supreme-court

Child, 4, safe after thief steals mother’s car outside Minneapolis hospital More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/child-4-safe-after-thief-steals-mothers-car-outside-minneapolis-hospital

Child killed in western Wisconsin skid steer accident More: https://bringmethenews.com/wisconsin-news/child-killed-in-western-wisconsin-skid-steer-accident

NEW: The Minnesota DNR says it has identified "people of interest" in connection to the Flanders Fire, which burned more than 1,600 acres of land. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/dnr-identifies-people-of-interest-in-brainerd-lakes-wildfire-that-burned-1600-acres

The end of Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert in Minnesota? Tim Connelly says "everything is on the table," while expressing optimism about the team's "sub-26" core. https://www.si.com/nba/timberwolves/onsi/tim-connelly-sub-26-comment-may-have-signaled-big-changes-ahead-for-wolves

Federal prosecutors want 50-year sentence for Aimee Bock in ‘brazen’ Feeding Our Future scheme More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/federal-prosecutors-want-50-year-sentence-for-aimee-bock-in-brazen-feeding-our-future-scheme

Donut shop to close its locations in Burnsville and Lakeville. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/donut-shop-to-close-its-locations-in-burnsville-and-lakeville

Injuries reported as school bus carrying 30 children crashes in central Minnesota More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/injuries-reported-as-school-bus-carrying-30-children-crashes-in-central-minnesota

Smashing Pumpkins will celebrate double album with double sets at Grand Casino Arena. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/smashing-pumpkins-will-celebrate-double-album-with-double-sets-at-grand-casino-arena

Wildfire updates: Progress in Brainerd Lakes Area, North Shore fully contained More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/wildfire-updates-progress-in-brainerd-lakes-area-north-shore-fully-contained

Niko Medved continues to take big swings, this time jumping into the race for a Top-100 forward from Texas. Story: https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-basketball/gophers-offer-top-100-2027-small-forward-from-texas

BREAKING: It's been confirmed that the 2028 NFL Draft will be hosted in Minneapolis, with the event expected to bring a $200M economic boost to the region. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-sports/the-2028-nfl-draft-is-coming-to-minneapolis

Minnesota veteran-turned-TikTok star dies from lung cancer More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/minnesota-veteran-turned-tiktok-star-dies-from-lung-cancer

After a slump that has essentially lasted 202 games, Royce Lewis is being demoted. https://www.si.com/mlb/twins/onsi/twins-finally-demote-royce-lewis-after-disastrous-200-game-stretch

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres cancels 2 days of performances after cyberattack, illnesses. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/chanhassen-dinner-theatres-cancels-2-days-of-performances-after-cyberattack-illnesses

Pedestrian killed in late-night hit-and-run in Brooklyn Park More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/pedestrian-killed-in-late-night-hit-and-run-in-brooklyn-park

Minneapolis PD launches nonfatal shooting task force More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/minneapolis-pd-launches-nonfatal-shooting-task-force

The Wild’s window is open, and Bill Guerin isn’t about to sit on his hands and waste it. Story: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-sports/bill-guerin-declares-wilds-championship-window-open

KARE 11 promotes John Zeigler to succeed Belinda Jensen as weather chief More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/kare-11-promotes-john-zeigler-to-succeed-belinda-jensen-as-weather-chief

Ja Morant has been rumored to be a potential trade target for the Timberwolves. He's among the riskiest options if Minnesota wants to make a trade splash this offseason. Story: https://www.si.com/nba/timberwolves/onsi/ja-morant-continues-to-be-linked-to-wolves-as-trade-target-does-it-make-sense

"Super El Niño" has been a popular term in the news for weeks, and meteorologist Sven Sundgaard sheds some light on what it could mean for Minnesota. https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-weather/how-minnesota-could-feel-the-effects-of-a-historically-strong-el-nino

Man stabbed during all-ages concert in downtown Minneapolis More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/man-stabbed-during-all-ages-concert-in-downtown-minneapolis