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Vikings DC Flores says he was hurt by sharp criticism but wishes Dolphins QB well

EAGAN (AP) — Two Minnesota Vikings starters flanked defensive coordinator Brian Flores as he prepared to address blunt criticism of his character and coaching style ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 4:36 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing is moved to new prison months after stabbing

MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, was transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 4:14 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Biden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic endorsement for president

CHICAGO (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, saying, “I gave my best to you” ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 10:00 am

Sports

Santana’s sacrifice fly in 9th sends Twins past Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas  — Carlos Santana hit a sacrifice fly off All-Star closer Kirby Yates in the ninth inning and the playoff-contending Minnesota Twins won 3-2 ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, August 16, 2024 5:37 pm

Lynx/WNBA

Collier scores 17 in return from Olympic break to help the Lynx beat Mystics

MINNEAPOLIS  — Napheesa Collier had 17 points and 12 rebounds for her 13th double-double of the season, Courtney Williams added 14 points and five assists, ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, August 16, 2024 5:35 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Woman who left newborn in box on the side of road won’t be charged

ELK RIVER — A woman who left her newborn baby in a box on the side of a Minnesota road 35 years ago won’t be ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, August 16, 2024 3:34 pm

Elections & Campaigns

What to know about Tim Walz’s 1995 drunken driving arrest and how he responded

MINNEAPOLIS — Now that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris ‘ running mate, his drunken driving arrest from 1995 in Nebraska — long before he ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, August 16, 2024 6:39 am

News

Annual US inflation falls to 3-year low, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates

WASHINGTON — Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in July, the latest sign that the worst price spike in four ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 9:57 am

Elections & Campaigns

Amy Klobuchar wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Minnesota primary election

WASHINGTON — Amy Klobuchar wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Minnesota primary election. Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 8:50 pm

Sports

Vikings QB McCarthy needs surgery on meniscus tear in right knee, a big setback in rookie’s progress

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a torn meniscus in his right knee that will require surgery, coach Kevin O’Connell said Tuesday. ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 3:37 pm

Sports

Twins beat Royals 8-3 in 6-run 2nd inning off Singer

MINNEAPOLIS — Willi Castro had a three-run home run and Royce Lewis hit a two-run shot in a six-run second inning for the Minnesota Twins ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 3:35 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Walz ‘misspoke’ in 2018 reference to ‘weapons of war, that I carried in war,’ Harris campaign says

PHOENIX — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice president, “misspoke” in a 2018 video about “weapons of war that I carried in ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, August 12, 2024 4:25 pm

Sports

Vikings will start Darnold at QB; McCarthy will get debut in preseason opener

EAGAN — The Minnesota Vikings will start Sam Darnold at quarterback in their exhibition opener, before giving rookie J.J. McCarthy his first NFL game action. Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, August 9, 2024 5:28 pm

Sports

Twins shelve Joe Ryan indefinitely with shoulder strain, as rotation takes hit for stretch run

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Joe Ryan on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a significantly strained muscle in his ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, August 9, 2024 4:54 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Trump praised Minnesota Gov. Walz in 2020 for response to unrest over Floyd’s murder, audio shows

MINNEAPOLIS  — While former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance have been hammering Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over his response to the violence ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, August 9, 2024 10:56 am

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