Walz has experience on a debate stage pinning down an abortion opponent's shifting positions

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz knows how to lean into abortion rights on the debate stage. He's done it before. Just ask his Republican opponent in the 2022 Minnesota governor's race, Dr. Scott Jensen, who was on the receiving end of Walz’s...

Minnesota Timberwolves trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Knicks, AP source says

Suspicious package sent to elections officials in Minnesota prompts evacuation and FBI investigation

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on Friday were investigating the origin of a suspicious package that was sent to the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office, prompting an hourslong evacuation. Friday's episode in Minnesota was the latest in a...

How to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio are meeting Tuesday for their first and only scheduled vice presidential debate. Walz, who is Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris ' running mate, and Vance, who is on the Republican ticket with former President Donald Trump, will...

Minnesota reports rare human death from rabies

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota resident who came into contact with a bat in July died of rabies, the state's department of health announced Friday. The person's death marks a rare occurrence, as fewer than 10 people in the the U.S. die from rabies each year, according to the U.S....

No. 12 Michigan hosts Minnesota, likely leaning on running game that may feature Kalel Mullings

Minnesota (2-2, 0-1 Big Ten) at No. 12 Michigan (3-1, 1-0), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (FOX) BetMGM College Football Odds: Michigan by 9 1/2. Series record: Michigan leads 77-25-3. WHAT’S AT STAKE? The Wolverines want to extend their...

WNBA semifinals feature marquee players, a finals rematch and teams looking for first titles

NEW YORK (AP) — Star power, a quest for a three-peat and two franchises looking for their first championships highlight the WNBA semifinals that begin Sunday. The Las Vegas Aces will face the New York Liberty in a WNBA Finals rematch from last season while the Connecticut Sun play...

Michigan's high-powered rushing game poses a challenge for Minnesota

This looks like one of the seasons where No. 12 Michigan goes as far as its running game and defense can take it. That's not good news for Minnesota. One week after giving up 272 yards and four touchdowns on the ground in a 31-14 home loss to Iowa, the Golden Gophers...

Derrick Rose, a No. 1 overall pick in 2008 and the 2011 NBA MVP, announces retirement

Derrick Rose's last act as an NBA player came in the form of a letter to the game of basketball, addressing the highs and lows that he experienced over a 16-year pro career. And with that, his career ended on his terms. Rose, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NBA...

Alyssa Thomas helps the Connecticut Sun eliminate Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever from playoffs

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas and the Connecticut Sun were happy to finally close out an opening round series at home in two games. Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Sun sweep rookie sensation Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever out of the playoffs with an...