Video Vault: Michael Jordan scores 45 vs. Wolves, 1989
On Nov. 8, 1989, Michael Jordan comes to Minnesota and lays 45 points on the young Timberwolves.
Doug Wardlow reneges on promise, will challenge GOP's AG candidate in primary
Wardlow's announcement sparked swift criticism from the MN GOP and the party-endorsed candidate, Jim Schultz.
US News '150 Best Places to Live' features 1 from MN, 3 from WI
The latest US News list is for the most populous metro areas only, so no small towns.
7 tornadoes touched down last week in western MN, ND
Two of the seven were EF-2 level tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.
Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Tuesday, May 17
72 hours of case data reported over the weekend is included in Tuesday updates.
City of Minneapolis, Jaleel Stallings reach $1.5M settlement
Although a settlement was made, the city will not admit fault or take any responsibility for the incident as part of the agreement with Stallings.
2 rescued after kayaks capsize on Sauk River
Recent heavy rainfall produced a strong currents on the water.
How to order 8 free at-home COVID-19 tests
A third round of free tests is now available from the U.S. government.
Three new Grandstand shows added for Minnesota State Fair 2022
The Beach Boys and Portugal. The Man are among several acts booked.
St. Louis County set to declare state of emergency ahead of peak flood levels
Volunteers are urgently needed for sandbagging efforts in a small community near Voyageurs National Park.
Brothers Bar & Grill closes in downtown Minneapolis
The Midwest chain closed its St. Cloud location in 2018.
Video Vault: Hamm's Bear vs. Rocky Marciano
Quit pretending there's a better video clip to watch. As the YouTuber who put this up describes: The only thing more bada** than Hamm's is Rocky.
Video Vault: Lakers vs. Timberwolves, 1989
It's the Lakers and the Timberwolves in a game from Minnesota's inaugural season -- featuring Magic Johnson and Pooh Richardson. The contest was played at the Metrodome, before Target Center was built -- and before those baggy shorts were allowed on the court.
Video Vault: Top 10 Ricky Rubio plays, 2011-12
As the Timberwolves' season comes to an end, time to look back at the best of Rubio.
Video Vault: Jimmie Hall vs. Don Drysdale, 1965 World Series
From the 1965 World Series (Dodgers vs. Twins), here's a duel between Twins' outfielder Jimmie Hall and Dodgers' ace Don Drysdale. It's in glorious black and white, and even though it's a run-of-the-mill at-bat -- we could watch it forever.
Video Vault: AWA, 1980, Gagne & Mad Dog vs. Ventura & Adonis
Old Minnesota 'rasslin doesn't get much better than this. From 1980, here's future Gov. Jesse Ventura and Adrian Adonis mixing it up with Mad Dog Vachon and owner/promoter/champion Verne Gagne. Gagne was 53-years-old at the time.
Video Vault: Joe Niekro's emery board revealed
On this day in 1987, the Yankees traded Joe Niekro to the Twins for catcher Mark Salas. Later in the year, the knuckleballer was caught on camera with a nail file in his pocket by umpire Steve Palermo.
Video Vault: Love wins Three-Point Shootout
An instant classic today as Kevin Love wins the 2012 All-Star Three-Point Shootout in Orlando. Here are Saturday's highlights.
Video Vault: Let Larry Spooner go home!
For the love of man, St. Paul lawmmakers, let Vikings super-fan Larry Spooner go home. He's been camped out at the Capitol since Friday, awaiting the make-or-break Vikings stadium vote. He sums it up best in this all-in-caps Friday Facebook entry: "TAILGATING AT CAPITOL STARTING AT 3 TODAY, TILL IT'S APPROVED, OR THEY MOVE, PURPLE UP AND COME SUPPORT THE VIKINGS, TAKE MONDAY OFF FOR SURE!!!!!"
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