Planting about a week ahead of normal in Minnesota

News Planting about a week ahead of normal in Minnesota Corn and soybean planting is running about a week faster than normal in Minnesota. USDA’s latest crop progress report says corn is 75 percent planted, compared to 54 percent a year ago and the five- …

Talking road construction with University of Minnesota

Road construction season is in full swing: the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced nearly 180 road and bridge construction projects across the state, in addition to 51 projects that will affect airports, water ports, railroad …

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How sweeps it is: Minnesota Twins win again, but is eight enough?

How sweep it is! The Twins capped a perfect homestand with a sweep of the Giants, and now they'll take on the recipients of their first sweep — the Baltimore Orioles Author: wtsp.com Published: 4:35 PM EDT May 12, 2025 Updated: 4:35 PM EDT May 12, 2025

Extreme fire danger across most of Minnesota 

Most of Minnesota is currently in an extreme fire danger, and the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for 80 counties. Joe Rucinski of the Minnesota DNR explains why the fire danger is so high at this time.  Because of these extreme …

Eye Care Products Sold in Minnesota Recalled

Some eye care products, including eye drops and artificial tears, that were sold in Minnesota and across the country have been recalled. If you use any sort of eye products, check this out to see if you're affected. I wear contacts, so I was a little …

Your Minnesota Vikings 2025 Schedule Tracker: News, Rumors, and Leaks

We are preparing for the release of the 2025 NFL regular season schedule, featuring the Minnesota Vikings and 31 teams who don’t matter as much as the Minnesota Vikings. The full schedule is set to be released on Wednesday, 14 May, at 7:00 PM Central time …

With trade war pause, Minnesota firms rush to place orders from China, wary of what’s next

Across Greater Minnesota, the news was most welcome in farm fields, where producers are planting soybeans. A staple for livestock diets, soybeans are the state’s largest export, and China their most common destination.“Am I glad to hear it? Absolutely,” …

Minnesota's Toni Gillen a finalist for prestigious 'Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award'

The award, named for the first Black player to skate in the NHL, honors someone who has positively impacted his or her community culture or society through hockey. ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota is known by many to be the "State of Hockey," so it …

Kendall Qualls To Make Second GOP Run For Governor of Minnesota

Republicans have their first contender for the 2026 governor’s race. Kendall Qualls is planning a campaign kickoff event Tuesday in St. Louis Park. It’ll be his second bid for governor after losing out on the endorsement at the GOP convention in 2022. …