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Kelvin Yeboah continues historic start for Minnesota United in 3-0 victory over Rapids

Sep. 29, 2024 00:00 AM EDT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kelvin Yeboah scored a goal in each half, becoming the fourth player in MLS history to score in five of his first six matches, and Minnesota United rolled to a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night. Minnesota United (13-12-6) grabbed a 1-0...

Walz attends Michigan-Minnesota college football game before final prep for Tuesday's debate

Sep. 28, 2024 21:38 PM EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Tim Walz’s dual role as Minnesota’s governor and Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate was on full display Saturday as he attended a tailgate with Michigan football fans before going on the field to meet with Minnesota’s coach. Walz visited Ann...

No. 12 Michigan holds off Minnesota in 4th quarter to win 27-24 and retain Little Brown Jug

Sep. 28, 2024 17:03 PM EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Kalel Mullings rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns in his first start at running back as No. 12 Michigan held on to the Little Brown Jug with a 27-24 win in the rain against Minnesota on Saturday. “Coach told me I was starting today, but it didn't...

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

Sep. 28, 2024 00:12 AM EDT

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

Sep. 27, 2024 22:43 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — 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

Sep. 27, 2024 19:09 PM EDT

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

Sep. 27, 2024 17:12 PM EDT

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

Sep. 27, 2024 16:25 PM EDT

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

Sep. 26, 2024 15:00 PM EDT

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

Sep. 26, 2024 13:27 PM EDT

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...