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Minnesota Vikings Odds: Vikings Open as Home Underdog Against Eagles
After a couple of weeks overseas followed by a bye week, the Minnesota Vikings make their return to U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon to face the defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. Things have been a bit rocky for the...

Minnesotans with ties to Middle East conflict welcome ceasefire news but remain wary of next steps
There are still major questions about the long-term future of the region and whether the ceasefire will hold. MINNEAPOLIS — Last year, Ethan Roberts with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas traveled to Israel and...

Minnesotans Have One Of The Least-Stressful Commutes
Minnesotans might not agree with this but it's a reason to celebrate for sure! Apparently, we have one of the least-stressful commutes in the country. One of the best parts of living in Duluth is that you get a big city feel without the big city...

Minneapolis-St. Paul airport to boost staffing to handle MEA weekend traffic
(Oct. 13) Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport continues to operate smoothly despite the federal government shutdown, the agency that runs the airport said, but it faces a test with a busy travel week. The Metropolitan Airports Commission,...

Minnesota measles outbreak reaches state’s second-highest in recent history
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) -Minnesota health officials have confirmed 20 measles cases in 2025, marking the state’s second-highest total in recent years following a significant outbreak in 2024 that reached 70 cases, according to the Minnesota...

Medical helicopter program speeding up care, saving lives in Minnesota
A piece of medical technology is taking flight to help rural Minnesotans with medical emergencies. ECMO machines are used to support patients with severe conditions like respiratory failure, heart failure, lung infections, and trauma. You can find...
Minnesota’s second green ammonia plant could fuel a future of domestic production
MORRIS, Minn. — Anhydrous ammonia, which is used in the agriculture industry in Minnesota as a nitrogen fertilizer, typically finds its end use here. While the United States is the top importer of the fertilizer to be placed on fields for growing...

Television, tickets and more: What you need to know for Nebraska football against Minnesota
What you need to know for Nebraska football against Minnesota Yeah. your question. I appreciate you guys being here. Uh, um, obviously *** huge win, uh, for us. Um, I thought that was, I told our team, you know, we went out there in warmups. That...

U of M researchers studying how CWD lingers and travels in environment
Published 2:18 pm Monday, October 13, 2025 By Mathew Holding Eagle III, Minnesota Public Radio News Four years ago, deer infected by chronic wasting disease were illegally dumped on public land in Beltrami County. Since then, a team from the...

What to expect at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport for MEA travel
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is bracing for an influx of passengers, fueled in part by the statewide MEA week. The ongoing government shutdown has led to delays at several airports across the country, but officials with MSP...

A busy week ahead at MSP Airport as families travel for MEA break
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) says Thursday should be the busiest day, with more than 52,000 passengers expected to clear security. This week's fall travel will hit its apex with the arrival of MEA break for school districts across...

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Crosby Fire containment reaches 70%, Superior Hiking Trail section remains closed
Updated Oct. 13 at 12:53 p.m. On Monday, Oct. 13, at approximately 10 a.m. fire officials with the Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) said the Crosby Fire is now 70% contained. Firefighters have made progress in containing the Crosby Fire...

Retirement Road Trips with Pets: Tips for Traveling with Your Dog or Cat
You're retired and cruising down a long, scenic highway, sunlight streaming through the trees. Nestled close by is your loving canine or feline companion, ready for the next adventure. Retirement is the perfect time to hit the road and discover...

Make a weekend vacation out of your visit to New London and Spicer, Minnesota
No matter what it is that brings you to Kandiyohi County, voters in the West Central Tribune's 2025 Best of the Best contest have recommendations for where to stay, play, and shop within the cities of New London and Spicer. Make your weekend...

In Minnesota, early 1900s sex education mixed with eugenics
Artscape The latest news and events across all forms of the arts. Delivered every Friday. Artscape Newsletter | Subscribe for the latest news and events across all forms of the arts. Delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Mabel Simis Ulrich was a...

Today in History: Minnesota man survives terrorist attack in Jerusalem
On this date in 1994, Gary, Minnesota native Scott Dobberstein survived a Jerusalem terrorist attack that left him slightly wounded but remains committed to his U.S. Foreign Service work in Israel. Here is the complete story as it appeared in the...

Minnesota Supreme Court holds oral argument hearing at OHS
It’s not every day students can meet their state’s Supreme Court inside their school. The Minnesota Supreme Court gathered in the OHS auditorium on Wednesday morning as part of their annual traveling oral arguments. (Lizzie Cooper — Owatonna.com)...

Canada's U.S. Travel Boycott Forces One State To Demand Apology From President Trump
Many Canadians felt disrespected by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and remarks about Canada becoming the "51st state" earlier in the year, leading to a dramatic fall in tourism to the United States from Canada in 2025. Even just this...

It's a great weekend for Minnesota West sports as three teams get wins
The third-ranked Minnesota West volleyball team won road matches on both Friday and Saturday. The Lady Jays beat Ridgewater 3-1 by scores of 25-12, 25-19, 24-26, 25-12, and swept Minnesota State-Fergus Falls 3-0 by scores of 25-17, 25-14, 25-12....