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It's amazing the difference a week makes. We've gone from "nobody is giving the Vikings a chance to win a game" (to paraphrase Mike Zimmer and a lot of local fans) to "could they make a playoff run?" all on the strength of one imperfect but impressive victory at New Orleans. The Vikings have already beaten the NFC team that, according to some advanced metrics like Pro Football Focus' overall rating and Football Outsiders DVOA, was the best in the conference. So sure, why couldn't they take down San Francisco on Saturday? Читать дальше...

The head of the FBI's field office in Minnesota has been named assistant director of the agency's counterterrorism division, the FBI announced Wednesday.

A startup heavily backed by Hollywood is wagering that you're ready to set aside YouTube and TikTok to watch star-studded short videos on your phone — for a price.

The actress — known for her roles in "Heathers," "Reality Bites," and "Stranger Things" — was seen being filmed in downtown Winona this week.

President Trump said Iran appeared to be "standing down" after its missile strike on two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops and said the U.S. response would be to put in place new economic sanctions "until Iran changes its behavior."

One suspects that he wishes to seem willing to testify without having to actually appear.

For disgraced wealthy men in court, the goal isn't relatability, but a powerful overcorrection to their own power.

Musicians Charlie Parr and the Cactus Brothers set up shop at the Turf Club in St. Paul for residencies before hitting the road.

A Las Vegas woman has said her bulldog was crushed to death by an electric grooming table at a pet store.

The deal continues a growth spurt for the Minneapolis-based health insurer.

A Louisiana appeal court was hearing arguments Wednesday on a lawsuit challenging state laws that let oil pipeline operators take private land for construction.

Afternoon Star Tribune Local Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) Weather Video Forecast

A former sheriff's deputy in Michigan's southwestern Upper Peninsula has been charged in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy.

The 44-year-old man's death has been ruled accidental.

Democratic political newcomer Roger Polack announced Wednesday that he is running for Congress in southeast Wisconsin, challenging Republican freshman Rep. Bryan Steil.

It's been a busy offseason for the New York Liberty and now the franchise has a new coach — Walt Hopkins.

Before every 49ers snap on Saturday afternoon, Vikings defenders will start solving the puzzle of Kyle Shanahan's offense that sends its players east and west before heading north.

His death was part of a violent sequence of events, according to police.

Macy's is closing nearly 30 stores in coming weeks, though the company reported some improvement in comparable-stores sales during the crucial holiday shopping season.

The St. Paul concert announcement arrives a week ahead of her latest album.

Nissan's fugitive ex-boss, Carlos Ghosn, said Wednesday that his arrest in Japan, from which he escaped last month, was a plot against him and described his detention conditions as a "travesty" against human rights.

A former Marine Corps officer has become the second Republican to announce his candidacy in the race against incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' water pollution task force was set to release recommendations Wednesday to the Legislature after a year of work.

Earl Giles Distillery will bring cocktails and pizza to a busy block.