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Minnesota Wild's Defense TESTED Early as Brodin Injury Strikes | Lambos to the Rescue?
Alex Micheletti joins to discuss the Declan Chisholm trade, Jonas Brodin's injury, and what it all means for Zeev Buium, David Jiricek and Carson Lambos! Author: wnep.com Published: 8:27 PM EDT June 30, 2025 Updated: 8:27 PM EDT June 30, 2025

Minnesota Gets First Native American Food Truck Festival
Minnesota’s first ever Native American Food Truck Festival is arriving on Saturday, July 5, at Harriet Island Regional Park. From 11 a.m.–7 p.m., more than 20 Native-owned and co-owned food trucks—serving up both traditional Native foods and urban...

Minnesota Wild Stadium Renamed Grand Casino Arena in Tribal Gaming Deal
Posted on: June 30, 2025, 04:47h. Last updated on: June 30, 2025, 04:47h. Mille Lacs Band secures 14-year naming rights deal Grand Casino boosts visibility through NHL arena branding Tribal gaming partnerships rise in pro sports sponsorships The...

Minnesota Anglers Could Face Stricter Walleye Limits
UNDATED (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is considering lowering Minnesota's daily bag limit for walleyes from six to four, and they want public input. The changes would be a result of several factors, including...

Minnesota Crookston Golf Welcomes Transfer Jack Justesen to Team
The University of Minnesota Crookston men's golf team has added Jack Justesen, a transfer from Minnesota State University, to its 2025 signing class. Justesen, hailing from Hawley, Minnesota, is recognized for his competitive spirit and hard work....

Minneapolis 4th of July, other events: These roads are closed this weekend
The Minneapolis skyline. (FOX 9) MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Many large-scale events will take place this weekend in downtown Minneapolis, resulting in city leaders warning both residents and visitors of a road closure wave and added traffic. It is...

Minnesota Wild Announce New Arena Name
The Winnipeg Jets have reportedly zeroed in on their desired replacement for winger Nikolaj Ehlers, who’s expected to become an unrestricted free agent tomorrow afternoon. According to TSN’s Chris Johnston on his aptly named Chris Johnston Show,...

Minnesota’s big bang show: A guide to the Fourth of July fireworks
Waconia: Fireworks begin at dusk. Some of the favorite spots to watch the display are Island View Golf Club, Lake Waconia Regional Park, Lola’s Lakehouse and Winery at Sovereign Estate. (Free. Lake Waconia Regional Park, 8170 Paradise Lane,...

Things to do in Minnesota: 6 patriotic things to do for 4th of July weekend
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Independence Day celebrations are taking place across Minnesota, with countless festivals and fairs to attend. READ MORE: July 4th fireworks in Minnesota: List Red, White and Boom! Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront 10 a.m. to...

3M Open hosts media day and previews upcoming tournament
Media members of the Twin Cities played a round at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, the course of the 3M Open Monday morning. 3M Tournament Director Mike Welch said this year they have the deepest playing field this upcoming tournament than they have...

‘It’s much harder than it looks' – explore a Minneapolis new build home that feels like it's stood in place for centuries
How do you make a new house feel old? That’s a question interior designer Victoria Sass debated many times over when creating this classic American white brick house for a family of five in a leafy neighborhood close to Minneapolis in Minnesota....

Adverse weather stymies in-season fieldwork across southern Minnesota
News Adverse weather stymies in-season fieldwork across southern Minnesota June 30, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Crops, Minnesota, News Farmers in southern Minnesota have been dealing with windy and wet conditions as they worked to finish...

Former Mankato Symphony Orchestra music director passes away
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The former music director for the Mankato Symphony Orchestra has passed away. Kenneth Freed served as the music director of the MSO for 12 seasons, starting in May 2006. Freed unexpectedly passed away Sunday. The Mankato...

Colorado Springs artist creates new stories through mixed media assemblage
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The studio of Colorado Springs artist Michelle Bracewell is stacked high with salvaged treasures, trinkets, and scraps of the past all waiting to be transformed and given new stories through the process of an art...

Raiola, Lutovsky, Singleton to represent NU at media days
The Big Ten Conference announced that Nebraska will be represented by quarterback Dylan Raiola, offensive lineman Henry Lutovsky and safety DeShon Singleton at Big Ten Football Media Days July 22 in Las Vegas, Nev. Big Ten Media Days will run July...

Three Michigan Football players to attend Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas
The Big Ten Conference announced which players will be attending Big Ten Football Media Days at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas July 22-24, and three Michigan players will be in attendance. Fullback Max Bredeson, linebacker Ernest Hausmann, and edge...

Alaska sports notebook: Grace Christian’s Robbie Annett and Sitka’s Clare Mullin named Gatorade Players of the Year for track and field
Grace Christian’s Robbie Annett nears the finish line and claims the title in the Division II ASAA boys state cross country championship at Palmer High School on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Emily Mesner / ADN) Last week, just a few days after...

We’re Halfway Through 2025, and Here’s What Our New Music Playlists Sound Like
Sorry, but 2025 is half over, and that's a good time to check in on our Playlists for the past sixth months—though I'm sure I'll still be adding songs from earlier in the year as we go in. Here are the latest entries. Local Picks Another Heaven,...
Opinion: Big Beautiful Bill’s AI regulation moratorium would imperil Minnesota workers and consumers
Opinion editor’s note: Strib Voices publishes a mix of guest commentaries online and in print each day. To contribute, click here.Recently, Amazon’s CEO sent a letter to 350,000 employees with a simple message: Artificial intelligence (AI) is...

Trump’s legacy of cruelty and callousness on full display after assassination of Minnesota lawmaker and her husband
Politicians can inspire people. That is among the chief assets of a president. George Washington displayed courage under fire and true leadership in office. He was not driven by ambition, but by a commitment to service. We are so fortunate he was...