Q&A: State education commissioner on achievement gaps and what's working in Minnesota's schools
Mary Cathryn Ricker was on a whirlwind back-to-school tour this week.
Mary Cathryn Ricker was on a whirlwind back-to-school tour this week.
The scenery around Duluth, Lake Superior and the North Shore is stunning all year-round.
The dinner of homemade, farm-fresh local fare was free to all and accomplished three goals: celebrating, honoring and inspiring community.
After an 8-5 comeback victory that sliced the Twins' magic number to six — a figure that might decrease more rapidly now that Cleveland no longer gets to beat up on Detroit (18-1 slight season series edge) — manager Rocco Baldelli chided those of us who are looking ahead to the postseason. "If anyone is really focusing on anything beyond that, or wondering about anything beyond that, I would advise them not to," Baldelli said. "Because we have to figure out how to win now." It's a good point. Four up with nine to play... Читать дальше...
Restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlights the favorites of his recent dining-out schedule.
Tropical Storm Imelda flooded parts of Texas on Thursday, leaving at least two people dead and rescue crews with boats scrambling to reach stranded drivers and families trapped in their homes.
Madeleine Albright says during a Missouri speech that democracy worldwide "appears to be in retreat."
We average more clouds than not.
Hundreds of rallies took place across Europe, including in the Czech Republic, Germany, Britain and Poland, which is still widely coal-reliant and where many middle schools gave students the day off to enable them to participate in the rallies in Warsaw and other cities.
The Latest on the state visit by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (all times local):
An eastern Iowa hog farmer accused of using a corn rake to kill his wife says he didn't do it and doesn't know who did.
Conservative group Americans for Prosperity Wisconsin is setting its sights on three Democratic legislators in 2020.
Every Friday morning, we'll answer Twitter and email questions submitted for these mailbags and our twice-a-week Access Vikings podcasts.Check out or latest podcast previewing Sunday's game against the Raiders. Q: Should we trade Xavier Rhodes and a first-round pick for Jalen Ramsey? — @VikesAndSports AK: The Vikings are one of six NFL teams to reportedly make "substantive inquiries" for Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey, according to ESPN. Ramsey, the 2017 All-Pro pick, demanded a trade after a sideline... Читать дальше...
What's new at the Mall of America? Plenty.
Neighbors braced for trouble after millions of people responded to the "Storm Area 51" Facebook post weeks ago.
Tropical Storm Imelda flooded parts of Texas on Thursday, leaving at least two people dead and rescue crews with boats scrambling to reach stranded drivers and families trapped in their homes.
Fall's most anticipated films include Harriet Tubman, Judy Garland and two Minnesota screenwriters.
Police say the death of a Watertown woman who was killed in a crash is being investigated as a homicide.
The Washington, D.C., Council is considering legislation that would bar people charged with violent offenses from claiming they acted in self-defense after learning the victim was gay or transgender.
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A Virginia sheriff has ended an agreement with federal authorities to lock up people suspected of being in the United States illegally.
Twins first-year manager Rocco Baldelli wields attributes that previously benefited Tom Kelly, Ron Gardenhire and Paul Molitor.
It wasn't the calls, it was the attitude, Mike Montgomery says, suggesting that MLB may "need to go to automated [strike] zones" after his run-in with umpire Manny Gonzalez.
Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz says the best part of hitting home runs No. 398 and 399 in Thursday was that they contributed to a victory.