Mankato ‘Poke-mom’ is secret weapon behind teen’s world championship quest
13-year-old Mattaeus Natrakul recently won $3,000 and a trip to the Pokemon World Championships.
June 30, 2025
At least four tornadoes ripped through Carver County
The storm lashed parts of southwestern Minnesota with strong winds.
June 29, 2025
Floods swamp parts of state’s western farm country
Big Stone, Renville counties expected to declare state of emergency.
June 27, 2025
Controversial mobile home park owner responds to lawsuit, says city rules don’t apply
The city had sued the park after a lock was placed on one of the two exits.
June 26, 2025
Rural farm owner pleads for return of stolen baby goat
Week-old kid is missing from Goofy Goat Farm.
June 26, 2025
Deputies criticize plea deal as too lenient after man sentenced for shootout with SWAT team
Kasey Paul Willander, 28, pleaded guilty to attempted murder of a police officer, but 19 other charges were dropped in the deal.
June 25, 2025
Reusse: Glen Taylor is ‘OK with it’ as he cedes ownership of Timberwolves and Lynx
After a late battle for control of the franchises, and an arbitration loss, Taylor moves to the sidelines. He still has tickets.
AuthoredPatrick Reusse
AuthoredPatrick ReusseJune 24, 2025
Southern Minnesota will get its own regional crime lab
The new BCA site will bring evidence testing, cyber crime investigations and financial forensics closer for many when it opens in late 2026.
June 23, 2025
What the first day of summer looked like across Minnesota
Minnesota Star Tribune reporters took in the sunshine and a bit of nature on the longest day of the year.
June 20, 2025
Minnesota State’s tuition increase will be the most in nearly two decades
Minnesota State officials said budget cuts are also expected at the 33 colleges and universities.
June 19, 2025
California man found guilty of murder after stabbing patron in southwest Minnesota bar
No Name Given Happy, 26, was found guilty of second-degree murder at Phat Pheasant Pub, a bar in Windom, on New Year's Eve.
June 18, 2025
Former ‘Bachelorette’ Michelle Young gets married in Minnesota wedding
The splashy celebration for the Season 18 star and Jack Leius was held in Chaska and featured plenty of local touches.
June 14, 2025
