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Are more sports cuts on the horizon for the University of Minnesota?
Gopher Athletic Director Mark Coyle says big decisions are coming for athletics as they deal with financial pressures created by a new revenue sharing model for athletes, including payments to former athletes for missed NIL opportunities.
Governor Walz says he'll stick with President Biden as long as he's in the race
Another meeting of Democratic governors is happening Thursday a week after they met with President Joe Biden in Washington. In that time, Biden’s viability to remain the Democrat’s candidate continues to be questioned, but not by Tim Walz.
Terminal 1 reopens at MSP following 'suspicious item' investigation late Wednesday afternoon
Terminal 1 at MSP reopened late Wednesday after police completed an investigation of a suspicious item in the north end of Terminal 1. The airport did not say what, if anything, was found during their investigation.
Minneapolis park workers vow to continue strike indefinitely
Minneapolis park workers vowed to continue their strike indefinitely on Wednesday as they blasted the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for how it’s handled the strike and negotiations. The seven day strike was supposed to end Thursday.
Why is Minneapolis investing $1.5 million in "biochar"?
Biochar is a charcoal-like material made from wood waste that is super heated and used to absorb toxins, and carbon dioxide and is mainly used to promote healthy soil. So, why is Minneapolis so interested in it?
Viking star Justin Jefferson featured in new Netflix show "Receiver" which debuted Wednesday
Viking fans are surely already watching Netflix’s “Receiver”, the new docuseries which just dropped on the streaming giant. The show features wide receiver Justin Jefferson as one of the stars they follow through the 2023 season.
Amtrak's new Borealis train service between St. Paul and Chicago is a resounding success
Amtrak’s new train service between St. Paul and Chicago is so far a resounding success. Since the Borealis’ inaugural trip in late May, they’re averaging about 600 riders a day, far outpacing the route’s annual projections.
Actor George Clooney, a high-profile Biden supporter and fundraiser, asks president to leave race
Noted supporter and lifelong Democrat George Clooney added his voice to calls for Joe Biden to leave the presidential race on Wednesday, adding to the pressure from some Democrats for Biden to step aside in 2024 Presidential Election.
Department of Heath gives a sneak peek of their 10-year drinking water action plan to deal with "forever chemicals"
The Minnesota Department of Heath is giving a sneak peek of their 10-year drinking water action plan amid concern over PFAS, or forever chemicals, across the state.
7,000 LGBTQ singers arrive in Minneapolis for five-day choral festival
Over 7,000 LGBTQ singers have arrived in Minneapolis as a five-day choral festival is set to begin Wednesday. The Gala Choruses Festival is set to host just under 200 concerts throughout this week as they celebrate 49 years of music.
"Purple Rain" returning to the big screen …. at Target Center!
Prince’s iconic film “Purple Rain”, shot in the Twin Cities in 1983 and released the following year, will be shown at Target Center. The showing will take place on July 27, exactly 40 years after the film was originally released in theaters.
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