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Northern lights forecast: Intense auroras possible in Minnesota Friday night, Saturday morning

Northern lights forecast: Intense auroras possible in Minnesota Friday night, Saturday morning

A Kp index of 8.33 is forecast for Friday night. That’s a measurement used to predict solar weather activity; it ranges from 0 to 9, with higher numbers indicating a better chance for auroras.
by Sven Sundgaard and Anna Haecherl

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Twins ambush Mariners with a 5-run 1st inning and cruise to an 11-1 win

Twins ambush Mariners with a 5-run 1st inning and cruise to an 11-1 win

The Twins got the bounces, like when Miranda checked his swing in the first inning and accidentally hit a slow-bouncing single up the third base line. But there were plenty of hard-hit balls, like the 104 mph drive Jeffers sent into the flower boxes above the wall in left-center field.
by The Associated Press

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RFK Jr. is not alone. More than a billion people have parasitic worms

RFK Jr. is not alone. More than a billion people have parasitic worms

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about a time when, as he put it, "A worm ... got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then died." Here's a global perspective on these worms.
by Gabrielle Emanuel

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Minnesota readies for its flag switchover as old banner comes down, new one goes up

Minnesota readies for its flag switchover as old banner comes down, new one goes up

On Statehood Day, the new state flag and emblem will become official. It’s a change that is overdue for some and problematic to others.
by Dana Ferguson

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Coming in hot: Nostalgia and anticipation build ahead of Timberwolves semi-final game

Coming in hot: Nostalgia and anticipation build ahead of Timberwolves semi-final game

The Minnesota Timberwolves don’t just have home-court advantage at this Friday’s semifinal game: The team is coming in hot with a 2-0 lead against defending NBA champions the Denver Nuggets. Minnesota fans want to be part of the action, but soaring ticket prices mean many will be watching from outside Target Center.
by Peter Cox

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Students address University of Minnesota Board of Regents

Students address University of Minnesota Board of Regents

Speakers included members of the UMN Divest Coalition, which has been pushing for the university to cut ties with companies linked to the Israeli military. Also addressing regents were Jewish students who have raised concerns about antisemitism on campus
by Melissa Olson and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Review: ‘Blended 和 (Harmony)’ looks at a Chinese American swing group from Minnesota

Review: ‘Blended 和 (Harmony)’ looks at a Chinese American swing group from Minnesota

“Blended 和 (Harmony)” is a play depicting the lives of the Kim Loo Sisters, a jazz vocal quartet from Minneapolis, focusing on two sisters as they navigate fame, betrayal and their heritage.
by Jacob Aloi

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