Minnesota Twins News
Walz, moving to get ahead of fraud issue, taps new point man for states response
Tim OMalley was superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension under former Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
Source: Twins Insider
Provider sues Minnesota Department of Human Services over suspended payments
Lawsuit says state is withholding funds rather than rooting out actual fraud.
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Live: Gov. Walz to announce fraud prevention efforts
New hires come after multiple fraud accusations hit Minnesota housing, food and care programs.
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Deputies investigating morning critical incident at southeast Minnesota school
Classes at Stewartvilles high school and middle school were canceled; officials said there is no danger to students, staff or the public.
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What route did the Lake Harriet Holly Trolley travel in the streetcar era?
The historic car runs on a restored segment of the once-bustling Como-Harriet line.
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Review: Duluth music heroes treat St. Paul to rare pairing
Longtime friends Alan Sparhawk and Trampled by Turtles rekindled the comfort that went into their new album on stage at the Fitzgerald Theater.
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Former NFLers converted firehouse across from Minnesota State Fair lists at $1.27M
Billy Turner, a Mounds View grad, bought and renovated the 1922-built St. Paul firehouse to be his Minnesota home base during his NFL career.
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Frustration grows over speech resolution limiting what U departments, institutes can say
Local and national groups have weighed in on the measure, passed last March by the Board of Regents.
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Twins 2024 scapegoat immediately earns Coach of the Year honor with Blue Jays
The Twins fired their hitting coach after the 2024 season. He then helped the Blue Jays win the AL pennant, leading to him earning Coach of the Year honors.
Source: Puckett's Pond
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Those congee hash browns really do live up to the hype. Plus, unforgettable tortillas, obsession-worthy caramel rolls and dunking sauces.
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Roper: Want to revive Uptown? Grab a passport and show Hennepin Avenue businesses some holiday cheer
The Holidays on Hennepin program aims to draw traffic to the street after a lengthy road reconstruction.
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Tracking ICE arrests during immigration operation in Minnesota remains a murky process
Immigration agents told NBC News that 400 people have been arrested since Dec. 1.
Source: Twins Insider
Fed up with controversy, residents want to get rid of this Minnesota town entirely
Petitioners say things are so bad that they cant wait until the next election and have filed to dissolve the city government of Twin Lakes.
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Gophers volleyball swept by Pittsburgh in NCAA regional semifinals
The Gophers played the final two sets tight in their first Sweet 16 since 2022, but they couldnt get past the Panthers.
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Grand jury indicts Minneapolis man accused of killing ex-girlfriend
David Wright, 51, now faces first-degree murder charges, with the possibility of a mandatory life sentence, in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Mariah Samuels.
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The Vikings elected to receive the opening kickoff Sunday ... and that doesnt happen often
Choosing to defer the ball off the opening coin toss has been popular practice, but the Vikings were hoping to strike quickly and play with the lead.
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Minneapolis council strengthens ordinance preventing immigration enforcement; bomb threats reported at Augsburg
Measure clarifies city resources and personnel, including vendors, cannot be used for federal immigration law enforcement.
Source: Twins Insider
Review: 7 reasons why Jesus Christ Superstar is a must-see
The classic Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera is rocking out at the Ordway.
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What Trumps bailout means for Minnesota farmers
President Donald Trump unveiled an $11 billion bailout earlier this week. The aid package might not be enough to make up for farming losses.
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MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell launches campaign for Minnesota governor
Lindell joins a field of about a dozen Republicans who are vying to face DFL Gov. Tim Walz.
Source: Twins Insider
