Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin say federal military officials have agreed to review how the Wisconsin National Guard handles sexual assault after members alleged harassment, assault and retaliation for reporting incidents.
During his playing career, Scott Studwell, the just-retired Vikings executive, assumed the role of primary protectorate of the locker room against media members not considered to be full supporters of the squad.
Two of Minnesota's largest food companies, General Mills and Hormel, announced new wind power purchase agreements this month, helping offset the energy used to run their vast operations.
Federal prosecutors say a Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and network TV journalists looked at other targets: two Supreme Court justices and two executives of social media companies.
A Missouri county trying to recruit new firefighters is getting real with its sales pitch, saying in signs posted outside its stations that the job offers "Hard Labor, Odd Hours, Low Pay (and) Cool Helmets!!"
The FBI and police in the Chicago suburb of Crystal Lake are planning a news conference as they search for a 5-year-old boy who has been missing for nearly a week.
Jennifer Garner graces the front of this year's "Beautiful Issue" of People magazine with a cover story that cheers the way she balances Hollywood, business and motherhood.
Welcome to the Wednesday edition of The Cooler, where sometimes it's nice when research confirms conventional wisdom. Let's get to it:
*Pro Football Focus has a long and interesting piece about NFL quarterback spending and relative value. It's built largely around the question of whether the Seahawks were wise to pay Russell Wilson a big-money extension but there is a lot of data included that gets to the heart of a big question in Minnesota: "The point of the discussion is whether paying quarterbacks... Читать дальше...
Leading into the NFL Draft starting Thursday, April 25th, the Star Tribune will assess the Vikings roster, draft history and college prospects during this eight-part series.
No. 8 need: QuarterbacksNo. 7: Running backsNo. 6: ReceiversNo. 5: LinebackersNo. 4: Defensive backsNo. 3: TightendsNo. 2: Defensive lineNo. 1: Offensive line
Only Deshaun Watson in Houston was pressured more than Kirk Cousins last season, according to Pro Football Focus.
The Vikings need to better protect the investment and open running lanes... Читать дальше...
San Jose responded to a bloody injury to captain Joe Pavelski by scoring four goals on a power-play midway through the third period after trailing 3-0 to that point.
On average, Minnesotans would pay an extra 75 cents for every $100 in income, under the governor proposal, which includes phasing in a gas tax increase of 20 cents per gallon.