Matt Boldy scores a pair as Wild streak hits seven
Filip Gustavsson was busy with Edmonton's talented offense all afternoon, finishing with 28 saves and improving to 12-8-3 as Minnesota's starter.
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Theater Review: Guthrie’s ‘Somewhere’ needs something
It’s what’s known as a kitchen-sink drama, in which family issues are hashed out within the claustrophobic confines of a conflict-filled home.
With better health, Wild suddenly facing a player surplus
It wasn’t all good news. The team also placed defenseman Zach Bogosian on injured reserve and defenseman Daemon Hunt remains unavailable.
Suburban police speak out on immigration enforcement amid ICE activity
St. Paul and Minneapolis both have longstanding policies; several suburbs now have issued statements to describe their own practices.
How delays and bankruptcy let a nursing home chain avoid paying settlements for injuries and deaths
The nursing home industry is increasingly finding refuge in bankruptcy court.
The best movies of 2025, ranked by AP film writers
The bean counters might say otherwise, but 2025 was a good year for movies.
From TikTok to PBS: Kiki Rough’s ‘Recession Recipes’ are filling a need
The resident of Porter County, Indiana has gained popularity after launching her TikTok series less than a year ago
Working Strategies: Books for winter reading
The holidays already? Or, as the Grinch might say, “Again??” Luckily, the Grinch isn’t writing my column today, so I can share the joy of books that might give you a lift over the dark days of winter. These aren’t specifically about jobs or careers; rather, they’re a short,...
Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise
My weekly language classes have taught me humility more than anything else.
Joe Soucheray: Ho, ho, ho, merry TIFness!
If the corner of Grand and Victoria in St. Paul is meeting the statutory definition of blighted we are either in more serious trouble than we thought or we are not thinking outside the box.
Gov. Walz calls $9 billion fraud estimate in Minnesota-run Medicaid services ‘sensationalized’
Gov. Tim Walz and officials with the Minnesota Department of Human Services on Friday cast doubt on a federal prosecutor’s estimate that fraud in state-run Medicaid programs since 2018 could total over $9 billion. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson on Thursday said providers...
Walz’s rough day ends a rough year
This column is ripped from Daily Reformer, our free newsletter. Sign up here. Gov. Tim Walz had the best 15 months of any politician in America between May of 2023, when the Democratic-trifecta delivered on a long wish list of progressive legislation, to his selection as...
‘Fear and disruption’ in Somali community
Plus: GOP governor candidate facing criticism for withholding fraud allegations; consequences of Target's DEI rollback; and free family fun. The post ‘Fear and disruption’ in Somali community appeared first on MinnPost.
Twin Cities mosques increase security, lean on community amid immigration enforcement fears
Some mosques report a decline in attendance, while others say they’re operating as usual in the wake of immigration enforcement targeting the Somali community. The post Twin Cities mosques increase security, lean on community amid immigration enforcement fears appeared first...
Feds bring new charges tied to ‘staggering’ Minnesota Medicaid fraud
The new charges Thursday involved six additional people alleged to have been part of schemes to defraud the autism aid and Housing Stabilization Services programs. The post Feds bring new charges tied to ‘staggering’ Minnesota Medicaid fraud appeared first on Sahan Journal.
D.C. Memo: Tensions with Venezuela loom over Washington
Plus: Health premiums are about to jump; Hann joins the Senate race; Trump reclassifies marijuana; and more. The post D.C. Memo: Tensions with Venezuela loom over Washington appeared first on MinnPost.
Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents.
As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions in a penniless world. Should retailers round up or down? Should they round in favor of the customer? Or in favor of the business? So far, calls...
St. Paul school board rejects Hmong parents’ plan to ease overcrowding at popular school
The board pledged to bring Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture School’s elementary and middle schools under one roof no later than 2032 — slightly moving up its timeline. The post St. Paul school board rejects Hmong parents’ plan to ease overcrowding at popular school appeared...
As immigration raids target Minnesota Somalis, bustling community hubs fall silent
High-profile ICE actions in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood and outside Karmel Mall have led businesses to curtail hours, workers to stay home, and many families to avoid going out, even to attend daily prayer at local mosques. The post As immigration raids target Minnesota...
From a sacred temple to Twin Cities stages: four cultural events to catch this weekend
Three concerts this weekend showcase South Indian traditions, Africa’s musical roots and the Christmas music of Latin America. A film screening spotlights Minnesota’s Hmong leaders. The post From a sacred temple to Twin Cities stages: four cultural events to catch this weekend...
‘We’re not going to be bullied’: Young Somalis counter racist attacks with social media humor
Hundreds of spinoff Instagram reels, X posts and TikToks in which Somali Americans humorously claim that Minnesota was promised to them 3,000 years ago — a parody of some Israelis’ claim to Palestine — have gone viral. The post ‘We’re not going to be bullied’: Young Somalis...
An energy retrofit saved the Science Museum of Minnesota millions — why not do it everywhere?
The landline phone — remember those? — that sat on my desk rang in August 2008. On the line was the Science Museum of Minnesota’s Xcel Energy account manager. He kept the museum in his portfolio — tiny though we were compared to his large government and academic clients —...
50 years ago, Minneapolis redefined LGBTQ+ rights
On December 30, 1975, just before the New Year, the city council passed trans-inclusive protections unlike anything the U.S. has been able to achieve. The post 50 years ago, Minneapolis redefined LGBTQ+ rights appeared first on MinnPost.
Paid family leave will let parents pay attention when babies need it most
Parents who have time to recover physically, establish feeding routines and bond with their babies experience far less stress and far better health. The post Paid family leave will let parents pay attention when babies need it most appeared first on MinnPost.
Flu outbreaks hits dozens of Minnesota schools
Plus: Mayor Frey vetoes homeless encampment measure, feds hype "staggering, industrial-scale" Medicaid fraud, and the Wolves make-up with Kevin Garnett. The post Flu outbreaks hits dozens of Minnesota schools appeared first on MinnPost.