Minnesota News

Aggregated Minnesota News Articles

• NHL playoff watch: Are the Minnesota Wild in trouble?
  
  A once-solid hold on playoff position now seems tenuous. Plus, projections for the entire postseason bracket.
  Espn Staff.  ESPN.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:35:17 EST.
• Duluth man gets nearly 8 years in prison for sexual conduct against young girls
  
  Clint Massie pleaded guilty to acts against girls in his church, but violated the terms of his pre-sentencing release when he went to a funeral where children were present.
  Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:08:22 GMT.
• Federal buildings for-sale list republishes without Minnesota properties
  
  The Minnesota buildings identified in the initial list included the Whipple building in Fort Snelling, the Wellstone building in downtown Minneapolis, and Devitt building in Fergus Falls, among others. None are on the new list
  Caitlin Anderson.  American City Business Journals.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:27:31 +0000.
• Technology, social media shape new generation of Minnesota golfers
  
  The upswing in golf's popularity since the pandemic is well documented, but the profile of players is evolving as well, with more women, youth and first-time golfers hitting the links than ever.
  Keith Schubert.  American City Business Journals.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:59:21 +0000.
• Federal funding cuts at University of Minnesota antiviral research center leave researchers scrambling
  
  Researchers were stunned this week by the loss of funding, which supported the search for better antivirals against COVID-19 and other infections.
  Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:51:55 GMT.
• NHL betting: When, and how, will Alex Ovechkin break the NHL career goals record?
  
  Betting odds, picks and lines for Washington Capitals vs. Minnesota Wild on ESPN+ and Hulu tonight.
  Sean Allen.  ESPN.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:37:07 EST.
• WATCH: Cat sets new Guinness World Record for longest tail
  
  Meet Mr. Pugsley Addams, the Minnesota cat who holds the Guinness World Record for a living domestic feline with the longest tail at 18.5 inches long.
  ABC News.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:58:35 -0400.
• Aaron Rodgers' NFL future takes seismic new twist after Pittsburgh Steelers visit
  
  Rodgers has been linked with the likes of the Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans. But the 41-year-old appeared to be closing in on a move to the Steelers.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:17:00 GMT.
• Former state lawmaker Justin Eichorn released after arrest for alleged enticement of a minor
  
  Former Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn was granted a pre-trial release following an arrest for allegedly trying to meet with a teen girl during a prostitution sting.
  Fox News.  Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:44:57 -0400.
• Minn. boy receives groundbreaking muscular dystrophy treatment
  
  An 8-year-old northern Minnesota boy is one of the first in the country to receive a specific type of gene therapy treatment.
  CBS News.  Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:31:00 -0400.
• Minnesota Iditarod finisher aims to encourage more women of color
  
  This year's Iditarod route was 120 miles longer than normal as the route had to be changed due to a lack of snow. But Emily Ford still finished 18th out of 33 mushers in her first go at it.
  CBS News.  Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:17:19 -0400.
• A judge blocks the release of an ex-Minnesota senator accused of soliciting a minor
  
  A judge on Monday blocked the release of a former Minnesota state senator charged with soliciting a minor, after prosecutors leveled fresh allegations that he tried to obstruct the FBI's investigation from jail.
  Steve Karnowski.  Washington Times.  Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:55:09 -0400.
• Tim Walz Is Having a Very Bad Day: Tesla Sees Its Biggest Surge in Months
  
  Quick, somebody check on failed vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. The embattled Minnesota governor caught all sorts of criticisms when he recently revealed a peculiar source of his happiness. ...
  Bryan Chai.  Western Journal.  Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:17:21 +0000.
• Oklahoma State's Wyatt Hendrickson fires off faithful message after shocking NCAA title win in front of Trump
  
  Oklahoma State wrestler Wyatt Hendrickson fired off a faithful message on social media after his shocking win over Minnesota's Gable Steveson.
  Fox News.  Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:14:52 -0400.

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In 2008, the estimated population of Minnesota was 5,220,393, whereas in 2006, the population of Minnesota was about 5,143,134.  For detailed, up-to-date information about Minnesota's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Minnesota web page.  For maps of Minnesota, visit this Minnesota Map website.

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