Minnesota lawmakers miss self-imposed deadline, eye weekend special session

“I think that causes great uncertainty for folks,” Walz said. “I think it adds unnecessary chaos.”Walz also said his agencies have started to work through what will happen if their budgets aren’t improved by July 1. Minnesota hasn’t had a government …

New education requirements in effect July 1 for some boaters in Minnesota (published June 5, 2025)

The requirements aim to make boating even safer Beginning July 1, 2025, more people who operate motorboats or personal watercrafts on Minnesota waters must obtain a valid watercraft operator’s permit. The updated requirements, passed into law during 2023, …

ATV riders can explore Minnesota riding opportunities for free June 14-15 (published June 5, 2025)

Minnesotans with an all-terrain vehicles registered for private or agricultural use won’t need to pay the additional registration fee ($60 for three years) to ride the state’s public ATV trails on June 14-15. Out-of-state riders can explore Minnesota’s ATV …

Minnesota man to make Jeopardy debut

"Jeopardy!" trivia categories range from history to science to pop culture. CANNON FALLS, Minn. — Turn on your TV next week, as a Minnesota man will be on "Jeopardy!"  Sean Addie, from Cannon Falls, will be on the show in the week of …

Official 2025-’26 Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball Schedule

The 2025-’26 college basketball season will be tipping off soon enough and it should feature more than a fair share of great matchups for each Big Ten team. Of course, this will be no exception for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who hope to make a splash in …

NBA: Belfast basketball star CJ Fulton invited to Minnesota ...

Belfast basketball player CJ Fulton has been invited to a pre-draft workout camp with NBA side Minnesota Timberwolves. The 22-year-old guard becomes the third Irish-born player to earn the chance to compete at the highest level in the United States after …

Sheriffs, county attorneys to push for mental health funding at Minnesota Capitol

Calls for more mental health support will be made at the Minnesota Capitol on Thursday after state lawmakers drastically reduced the proposed funding for treatment. Sheriffs and county attorneys across the state say the people who need treatment are being …

Lottery for recreational cannabis licensing in Minnesota begins Thursday

The recreational cannabis program in Minnesota could end up bringing in millions of tax dollars for the state – if it ever gets off the ground. On Thursday, the state is taking a key step forward by handing out the first licenses. The lottery begins at 11 …

Op-Ed: Creating homes, building America—NeighborWorks America’s lasting impact in Minnesota

TO THE EDITOR: The first full week of June each year is designated as NeighborWorks Week. As we celebrate NeighborWorks Week this year from June 7-June 14, it’s a timely moment to recognize the profound and often under-appreciated role NeighborWorks …

Explore the Bachman’s Buzz and Bloom Pollinator Garden at the Minnesota Zoo