Minnesota native Rachel Banham shares lessons from her WNBA journey

On Sunday night, Rachel Banham led the Chicago Sky (5-12) with 20 points and six three-pointers, nearly resulting in a huge upset win over the first-place Minnesota Lynx.  It's hard to believe the player Minnesota basketball fans saw play varsity hoops …

WNBA: Chicago Sky at Minnesota Lynx – Report From Section 111

The Minnesota Lynx capped a grueling 5 game home stand with a match against the Chicago Sky on Sunday. Chicago was coming off a win in Los Angeles against the Sparks. The Lynx were looking to extend their winning streak after a very hard fought game …

How tariffs could impact small businesses in Minnesota

New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects to Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield looks at best- and worst-case scenarios for local business owners.

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Rising western Minnesota lake floods cabins, swamps nearby farmland

The Fourth of July was subdued this year on the shores of Big Kandiyohi Lake near Willmar, after flooding caused by heavy June rains.This year, the annual boat parade was canceled, plans to barbecue on the beach were postponed, and some homeowners spent …

‘Someone’s got to help’: Minnesota volunteers give injured, orphaned animals a chance

MENAHGA, Minn. — Julie Dickie cares for a lot of orphaned babies — and right now they’re really hungry. Eleven spotted fawns all need to be bottle fed with a special formula. Nearby, two young trumpeter swans chatter while a baby otter plays in a cage. …

Reusse: Twins hosting Cubs means Ron Coomer returns to Minnesota

Coomer was the definite star of that foursome. He would become the beloved “Coom Dawg” to those small but occasionally rowdy crowds in the Metrodome. The rowdiness came when the proper number of thirsty youth had taken advantage of discounted tickets in …

Hundreds of Minnesota Healthcare Workers Are On Strike

Update: July 8, 8:03 a.m. On the morning of July 8, hundreds of nurses went out on a ULP strike, charging that their employers are failing to bargain in good faith. About 300 workers are affected by the strike against Essentia’s 1st Street, 2nd Street, 3rd …

Minnesota has strict fireworks laws, but enforcement can be challenging

They are festive, colorful and bright but also illegal in many cases in Minnesota.  Fireworks that explode or leave the ground are against the law in Minnesota, but you might not ever know it after the Fourth of July weekend. Monday morning, police and …

Impact of Texas flash floods felt in Minnesota

The death toll from the flooding in Texas continues to rise, and the tragic loss is being felt close to home.  Eighty-nine people have died so far, including 27 counselors and campers at an all-girls summer camp that sits along the Guadalupe River.  Some …