Ty France, Padres back sharp Randy Vasquez in win over Twins
Minnesota falls a game behind Texas for the American League's final wild-card position
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Olivia Miles puts up 24 as Lynx beat Mystics to extend winning streak
Lynx canned 37 of 70 shots from the field and were 11 of 27 from 3-point range
Cattle industry speaks out against Trump's ground beef import announcement
The August and October futures price for live cattle dropped 30 cents and 7.5 cents, respectively, Friday while the August futures price for feeder cattle dropped 55 cents. Farther out months were up.
AL teams to watch as Twins make playoff push
Seven AL teams are within three games of one another in the race for the third and final wild card spot
Minnesota hemp farmers rethink the crop as federal hemp-THC ban approaches
Minnesota’s hemp farmers have weathered a boom, a bust and years of changing rules. A looming federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products, set to take effect Nov. 12, is the latest blow to an industry they helped build.
Loons coach Cameron Knowles on exit of Khaled El-Ahmad: ‘We keep moving on’
El-Ahmad, expected to join Austin FC next week, said his goodbyes on Friday at the team’s Blaine training facility
In Rochester, HHS Secretary Kennedy announces national safety initiative for autistic kids, adults
Federal officials made the announcement in Rochester after learning about local law enforcement's success in responding to missing persons cases involving adults and children with autism.
Pequot Lakes Diamond Club 15U wins Gopher State Championship
On Monday, Aug. 10, the team was presented with championship rings at the MN Twins game.
Making the Grade: Aug. 12, 2026
Northern Brainerd lakes area students honored for academics
Cribbage class offered in Pequot Lakes
Pequot Lakes Community Education offers a variety of courses to area residents.
Marc Lore agrees to sell majority stake of Timberwolves, Lynx to Marc Stad
Alex Rodriguez is retaining his stake in the organization, as well as his roles as governor of the Lynx and alternate governor of the Wolves
USDA Undersecretary Luke Lindberg discusses the status of USMCA
Luke Lindberg, undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the USDA, said there have been productive trade talks with Mexico, but it's more complicated with Canada.
DFL lawmakers planning to bring back Flock camera legislation
The license plate readers have been vandalized across the state as public frustration mounts.
Finding Faith: A hero that lived up to the title
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.
Pro Farmer Crop Tour highlights Minnesota as the brightest of Corn Belt
Minnesota corn yield estimates were nearly 9% above the three-year-average, and the state's soybean pod count led the tour, at over 15% above the average.
Lisa Demuth saw victory despite missing two key endorsements. How did she do it?
How the Republican House speaker defeated Trump-endorsed Mike Lindell and the GOP-endorsed Kendall Qualls in the primary by 45,000 votes.
Nisswa woman to receive Nisswa Garden Club award
Dorothy Bednar Johnson will receive Lifetime Achievement Award.
Justin Jefferson building chemistry with Kyler Murray
Takeaways from Day 16 of Vikings training camp
Loons’ Chief Soccer Officer Khaled El-Ahmad leaving for Austin FC
A fellow MLS Western Conference team, Austin has been looking for a sporting director since May
Revamped bullpen helping to keep Twins in thick of playoff race
Deadline pitching additions held leads in all three of Minnesota's victories over NL East-leading Atlanta this week
Cass County Sheriff's Corner: What the law says about e-bikes and e-scooters
Not all motorized bike-shaped things have the same laws, sheriff says.
Cass County Board: Board takes another look at tire recycling proposal
Commissioners also received a report showing increased permitting activity and lower solid waste processing costs.
Digital speed signs installed throughout Minnesota
Speed is the biggest cause of death in traffic collisions.
Minnesota, North Dakota on pace for about average potato crop
Though cool wet weather delayed potato planting until the end of April, which was later than optimal, and despite hot weather in July, the crop is looking pretty good, an Extension expert says.
Pine River Library announces winner of summer writing program
Lilly Lahr likes to use writing as a means to write her feelings.
Pages from the Past: Aug. 19, 2026 - Business, veterans and local tragedies
A look at the past from the pages of the Pine River Journal weekly newspaper
Pine River clerk's office is trying AI minutes transcription
Two different formats will be weighed at planning and zoning meeting.