Federal employees, nutrition-assistance programs among top concerns for the state

A news release from the Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services said that the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota State High School League "violated Title IX’s prohibition on sex discrimination by allowing males to compete in female sports and occupy…

Faith and community group representatives held a prayer vigil Tuesday to urge Appleton civic leaders to pause talks with the owner of the prison about its use as a detention facility.

The final round of voting is open until 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. The winner will be announced Tuesday, Oct. 7

When Michael Harlow was 20 months old, he suffered extreme, life-changing abuse at the hands of his babysitter 25 years ago. Now he is grown, and has forgiven his abuser.

Lake Superior traffic has really started to slow down.

Since its 2019 debut, the riotous riff on dance television has attracted some of Duluth's most exuberant talents. A Halloween show hits Zeitgeist from Oct. 15-18.

The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, which later became March of Dimes, furnished the vaccine to children for free in 1955.

There has been a wave of retirements by veteran college hockey coaches in recent years. Is Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin anywhere close to joining in? What still drives him entering Season 26 at UMD?

The event Saturday, Oct. 4, features a 15-mile bike ride, 5K run/walk and more.

The 36th Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon sold out Wednesday faster than most can even run 13.1 miles, as runners sprint to take part in 50th Grandma's Marathon weekend in June 2026.

Some councilors still hope that greater transparency can be restored to public communications with elected officials.

The Department of Commerce released finalized rates on Wednesday, with a 22% average increase for the individual market and a 14% increase for small group plans.

The Bulldogs have won the past four meetings against the Mustangs, including a 62-0 rout last season.

School officials investigated after they received reports of a person over 21 years of age having enrolled

The event features local and national keynote speakers, ranging from leaders in health care to economic development.

Fifty years ago, the city's crime rate was above the national average.

Gerald Flach and LaVerne Landis sat in a car parked near Loon Lake and waited for “spirits” in a flying saucer for almost six weeks. As winter rolled in, Landis died. Flach almost did too.

The man responsible for the crime was found to tormented by delusions and hallucinations

Chicago Blackhawks prospect Adam Gajan of Slovakia is slated to start the Bulldogs' season opener at Alaska this week after a disappointing freshman season splitting time in the UMD net.

Esko has given up only three goals all season, putting the team on pace for a place in the MSHSL record books.

Duluth East junior Harlow Hartwick tallied a team-high dozen kills in a road victory against Superior on Tuesday evening.

The joint operation by USCIS, the FBI and ICE was the first of its kind but will occur in other U.S. cities, officials said

Minnesota DFL leaders released one of their negotiation offers for a special session, while Republican leaders say the legislative process is being ignored.

A defining figure of Indigenous activism, Senogles died unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 20, in Bemidji. She was 54.

As the Labovitz School of Business and Economics marks its 50th year, Praveen Aggarwal looks ahead.

Gov. Tim Walz has rejected that Minnesota is a sanctuary state, while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey doubles down on his city’s immigration policies.

From the editorial: "Her council priorities remain well-placed on public safety, housing at all income levels, and city finances — including a 'tax rate that you guys can afford,' she said."

Terminal 1 was expanded by 17,000 square feet to reduce congestion

Seventy years ago, a seaman was stabbed by a shipmate aboard the George W. Perkins in the Duluth harbor.

Grand Rapids earned kudos after a big road win at Hermantown, but guest columnist Brandon Veale is just happy to be here.

Whether you're looking to get scared out of your skin or have some kid-friendly fun, Duluth and Superior have things for you to do in October.

The four people evacuated safely, but a dog and a different cat died.

UMD men's hockey and longtime coach Scott Sandelin have never been to Fairbanks before. Thankfully, new senior center Kyle Gaffney knows the way after three seasons with the Alaska Nanooks.

The Department of Human Services told lawmakers it has suspended payments to 28 providers of a Medicaid service formally known as the Integrated Community Supports Program

He served as chief of staff to Vice President Walter Mondale from 1977 to 1981 and as president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation from 1993 to 2010.

The Duluth native won for the sixth time this season and 112th overall.

He was no wealthy British nobleman, but was a supremely talented conman. His attempted kidnapping by justice-seekers ignited an international incident.

A pair of Texas brothers kidnapped a Grant, Minnesota, man and held his wife and adult son hostage for nine hours, authorities said last week

Sometimes, we rebel because we truly believe that what has always been done is not relevant, helpful or something that should be carried on.

Musicians and farm leaders spotlight Minnesota’s role in farm advocacy while urging support for family farmers.

In 2005, Mayor Herb Bergson terminated his chief administrator by taping a note to his office door.

The McNair Scholars Program has supported disadvantaged students in academic research for 30 years.

In volleyball, St. Scholastica split its first two MIAC matches of the season, while the soccer teams went without a win.

It would have been easier to secure a headband with cat ears than a warm hat for my kid.

The men's soccer team was also successful last week, while women's volleyball split two conference matches in the Twin Cities.

A handful of Bulldogs have entered the NCAA transfer portal in recent years seeking what they hoped were better opportunities. Where are they now in 2025-26?

Rochester’s Mayo Clinic sponsored 366 new H-1B work visas in 2025. The University of Minnesota is another big sponsor of H-1B visas, having had 165 approved this year.

SCSU Communication Sciences and Disorders faculty launched the POUNCE program in 2022 to address long waitlists worsened by COVID-19 while giving students hands-on experience.

Saturday's prep report also includes girls swimming and boys and girls soccer results.