Outdoor drinking zones spark debate among Minnesota cities as state mulls new legislation

Anoka's social district has been a huge success, and now the Minnesota Senate is paving the way for more cities to implement their own drinking sectors. Here's a look at the status of other social districts around the state.

Minnesota nonprofit faces $600,000 grant loss amid federal funding cuts

Federal funding cuts are hitting organizations and nonprofits. One of the latest is the Minnesota-based Great North Innocence Project. Jennifer Mayerle looks into the impact of taking away hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Private school leaders say Walz’s proposal to cut non-public school funding goes against ‘One Minnesota’ slogan

MINNESOTA (Flag Family Media) - Leaders of Western Minnesota private schools say Governor Tim Walz’s proposal to cut taxpayer funding for non-public schools goes against Walz’s biggest philosophy and could cost the state more money. Walz is looking to make …

Smoke from Canadian wildfires push through Minnesota

Here’s the outlook for Minnesota’s air quality this summer Here’s the outlook for Minnesota’s air quality this summer 02:09 A round of smoke will roll through Minnesota on Friday after several wildfires developed in Canada. The Minnesota Pollution Control …

FerryHawks’ Brennen Oxford has contract purchased by Minnesota Twins organization

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island FerryHawks have announced that the contract of left-handed pitcher Brennen Oxford has been purchased by the Minnesota Twins organization. Oxford will report to the Twins’ minor league system, continuing his …

Why one Minnesota man is knocking on every door in his city

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‘He makes it look so easy’: Byron Buxton leaving Minnesota Twins teammates in awe

One day it’s Byron Buxton throwing out a runner at the plate with a 95-mph throw from center field. Another day it’s a game-saving diving catch. He hit homers in three consecutive games earlier this week. It’s hard to find anyone running the bases better …

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Ask Russo and Smith: Submit your questions for The Athletic’s Minnesota Wild mailbag

Have a question about the Wild? Ask here, and The Athletic’s Michael Russo and Joe Smith will respond to a selection in their upcoming mailbag. Important request for making this work better for everyone: Before you ask, read through other questions, and if …