Minnesota Basketball: What has gone wrong?

This is starting to feel a little too familiar. Gopher basketball is opening the season with a new coaching staff and in today’s college basketball landscape, that means we are essentially starting with a new roster. An offseason with a coaching...

Minnesota: Drugs companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Minnesota in Q3

In the third quarter of 2025, three Drugs companies received three FDA inspections in Minnesota, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This was the lowest number of inspections per type of company made by the FDA in Minnesota,...

Minnesota brings in third-party group to audit high-risk Medicaid program billings

According to the governor’s office, the programs involved are: Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention services for autism, Integrated Community Supports, Nonemergency Medical Transportation, Peer Recovery Services, Adult...

Minnesota Pauses Medicaid Payments for Fraud Review

St. Paul, MN (MinnesotaNow) - Governor Tim Walz has announced a third-party audit of 14 “high-risk” Medicaid services in Minnesota. A news release issued by his office today says payments for the affected programs will be paused for up to three...

Man shot and killed in Minneapolis after confronting vehicle theft suspect

A man was shot and killed in his company’s south Minneapolis parking lot Thursday morning after confronting someone trying to steal from a vehicle. Minneapolis Third Precinct officers responded a little before 7 a.m. to the fenced employee lot of...

Neighboring Senators Say Iowa, Minnesota And Wisconsin Hospitals Will Suffer If ACA Subsidies End

Upper Midwest (RI) — Two U.S. senators from neighboring states say rural hospitals will take a financial hit if tens of thousands of residents in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin lose Affordable Care Act subsidies. The federal tax credits available...

Minnesota Parents Are Loving These Non-Candy Halloween Ideas

Have you ever walked through the candy aisle at Target or Walmart and just been overwhelmed by the smell of sugar? Halloween is a fun night for kids and adults and is somewhat of an excuse to throw as many fun-size candy bars down our throat. How...

MD&M Midwest 2025 Celebrates 30 Years of Medtech Innovation as Industry Leaders Converge in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Convention Center Hosted Midwest's Design and Manufacturing Event October 21-22, 2025 MINNEAPOLIS, MN / ACCESS Newswire / October 30, 2025 / MD&M Midwest 2025 successfully concluded last week, reinforcing its position as the Midwest's...

Herb known for relieving bloat recalled over possible health risk

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Federal Shutdown Could Hit Central Minnesota’s Economy Hard

The Federal Government shutdown continues in the United States. St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON to discuss the affects it may have on Central Minnesota residents if it lingers deep into November. Getty Images Getty Images...

Meet Snooki, The 310-Pound Star Swimming Into Minnesota

A giant sea turtle with an incredible backstory, and an even bigger fan base, just made her move to Minnesota, where she’s settling into a massive new forever home at the Minnesota Zoo. Snooki, a 310-pound loggerhead sea turtle, recently arrived...

Watershed Spa Expands with Second Minneapolis Location

Watershed Spa, the beloved Twin Cities destination for bathing and holistic wellness, is growing—both in space and spirit. Founder Nell Rueckl announced that the spa will double the size of its flagship location in the Switch House building near...

Minnesota anarchist TikToker arrested for placing bounty on AG Pam Bondi released without bail

Tyler Maxon Avalos was previously convicted of two felonies. A Minnesota man who was arrested by the FBI for a TikTok post placing a $45,000 bounty on the head of Attorney General Pam Bondi has been released without bail. Tyler Maxon Avalos, 30,...

Minnesota Vikings Find Their New Third Quarterback, Ink Vet

The Minnesota Vikings were Quarterback-needy entering this week following the decision to place Carson Wentz on injured reserve. There was a lot of speculation about who the team may add, and how they may go about adding to the room. They opted on...

Eating habits are the foundation of lasting health

Credit: Eating habits are the foundation of lasting health In my previous article, I introduced my “7 Modules of Vitality” and focused on the importance of sleep. This time, I want to shift our attention to another essential pillar of wellness:...

Rising health insurance costs are pinching business owners — and driving them to cheaper alternatives

It’s a never-ending battle for Rebecca Kasavich, owner of Copies at Carson, to fund health insurance for workers at her commercial print shop in Pittsburgh’s South Side. About 15 years ago, she made employees pay into their plans for the first...

Minnesota Bakery Turns Crisis Into Compassion

As the federal government shutdown drags on with no resolution in sight, more and more programs are being affected by the lack of funding. One of the most significant is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP. SNAP...

PREVIEW: Penguins travel to Minnesota to face the Wild

Wild bring losing streak into home matchup with the Penguins FAN. NOW FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE IN THE HOSPITAL AT THIS HOUR, THE MAN WHO FELL FROM THE UPPER DECK IS STILL IN CRITICAL CONDITION, AND SOME PEOPLE SAY THEY ARE NOT SURPRISED BY THE FALL...

Nessel blocks cuts to comprehensive sexual health education

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction late Monday blocking the Trump Administration from defunding teen reproductive and sexual health education programs over language that affirms all young peoples’ gender identities. The ruling is the...

MSU at Minnesota: 5 determining factors and a prediction

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch breaks down Michigan State’s football game at Minnesota this Saturday, 3:30 p.m. (ET). TV: Big Ten Network. Betting line: Minnesota -3.5 1. Where are Michigan State’s players’ heads? The Spartans have...