Scoggins: Minnesota Timberwolves must call on calm when the whistles favor the Los Angeles Lakers

The Wolves absolutely are good enough to win the series. But only if they successfully harness their emotions and don’t let negative circumstances derail them, whether that’s questionable calls, momentum swings or the usual playoff drama and tension.“There …

When Orioles Arrive in Minnesota: Key Dates Revealed

FUN FACT: 96 million people in the United States do some birdwatching.  Whether you claim that title for yourself or not, one of the most colorful birds is about to arrive in Minnesota.  And if you take a few simple steps, you could land a few Orioles in …

Minnesota records another strong month of job growth

ST. PAUL — Minnesota employers added 10,700 jobs in March, the largest monthly gain in a year, and the labor force continued its pattern of growth, according to data released by the Department of Employment and Economic Development. Minnesota’s overall job …

Minnesota man faces charges of threatening to kill member of Congress

A Minneapolis man is accused of leaving a voicemail threatening to kill a member of Congress, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota. Michael Paul Lewis, 52, was detained by federal agents and indicted on a charge of threatening to murder a …

RFK Jr.’s controversial comments draw ire at Minnesota autism convention

A hotel convention center in Bloomington was filled on Friday with people affected by autism who have held jobs, written poetry and played sports — defying the negative characterizations of U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Attendees at the Autism …

Minnesota college leaders eye tuition hikes as costs rise and state funding flatlines

Dive Brief: Minnesota’s public colleges could institute substantial tuition spikes in the next academic year, after state officials have so far failed to meet funding requests.  College officials’ latest projections estimate students could see price …

Minnesota Legislature to return from break with budget battle looming

There is a budget battle brewing when the Minnesota Legislature returns to the state capitol on Monday after a week-long break, as the sprint to the finish line in mid-May begins.  No matter how the final spending plans shake out, cuts are coming because …

Baby sloth: Minnesota zoo welcomes a Two-Toed Sloth

Minnesota DNR stresses importance of safety around cold water

(KTTC) – Even though it might finally be springtime, water temperatures are still dangerously low, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR reminds everyone about the importance of being careful around lakes, rivers, and …

Minnesota West baseball splits doubleheader with Western Technical

LA CROSSE, WI — Minnesota West split a doubleheader with Western Technical College in a Minnesota College Athletic Conference doubleheader on Wednesday. The Bluejays took game one 7-4 to win their first MCAC south game of the season. They then dropped the …