Amy Klobuchar needs black voters, but some feel ‘peripheral’
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It took several weeks and about two dozen emails before Amy Klobuchar agreed to sit down with the pre...
‘Why would I get out?’: Democrats brush off calls to quit
CHICAGO (AP) — Bernie Sanders’ ascendance in the Democratic presidential primary has brought louder calls for some of hi...
Democrats big money pledges give way to reality of 2020 race
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Democratic presidential candidates launched their campaigns last year with bold pledges to reject...
Lawmakers target slavery clause in Minnesota Constitution
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Spurred by a police chief, Minnesota lawmakers launched a drive Thursday to remove from the state...
Klobuchar shifts on immigration before Nevada caucuses
LAS VEGAS — Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar says she no longer believes English should be the national language of the U.S., disavowin...
Minnesota Wild fire coach Bruce Boudreau
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild fired coach Bruce Boudreau on Friday after their 30th loss of the season.
Bitter cold in Midwest, Northeast to ease during weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — Bitterly cold temperatures persisted from the Northern Plains to parts of the Great Lakes and northern New England, with schools in some...
After New Hampshire surge, Klobuchar turns to Nevada, beyond
CONCORD, N.H. — It took a year of campaigning, countless stump speeches and an especially strong night on the debate stage for little-known Democratic...
‘Color us red’: Target sorry for ‘Minnesota Badgers’ onesie
MINNEAPOLIS — Target admits a onesie it carried in some stores misidentified the mascot for the largest university in its home state.
Penguins acquire forward Zucker from Wild for Galchenyuk
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired veteran forward Jason Zucker from Minnesota, giving the Penguins' top-six forward group a jolt as t...
Russell, T-wolves ‘feel the love’ in star pairing with Towns
MINNEAPOLIS — Not yet finished with his fifth NBA season, D'Angelo Russell has landed with his fourth team.
Wolves send Wiggins to Warriors for Russell in scorer swap
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have taken on yet another new look, with D'Angelo Russell on his way to join pal Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre...
Hectic end to the NBA’s trade window, but some teams sat out
MIAMI — Most of the top NBA playoff contenders stayed out of the down-to-the-wire frenzy at the trade deadline.
Moving faith: Mexican town’s saint feast lives in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — In Midwestern boots or bare feet in sandals, the faithful walked in procession down a snow-covered street here, keeping the rhythm of fe...
Irving scores season-high 54, Nets beat Bulls 133-118
NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving is attempting to process the death of Kobe Bryant by reflecting on the lessons his friend taught him.
50 years later, Chiefs relishing current Super Bowl run
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Fifty years later, Jan Stenerud still remembers just about every detail from the Super Bowl.
Rep. Ilhan Omar launches reelection bid with big advantages
MINNEAPOLIS — Rep. Ilhan Omar’s congressional career got off to a rocky start just a year ago, with her provocative remarks on Israel and Jews stirrin...
Prince wrongful death case dismissed; estate case continues
MINNEAPOLIS — A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Prince's family members has been quietly dismissed in recent months, suggesting family members have re...
Crosby collects 4 points in return, Penguins rip Wild 7-3
PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby watched the Pittsburgh Penguins thrive in his absence. The longtime captain pledged he would simply focus on doing his part...
Harden passes 20,000 points, Rockets beat Wolves 139-109
HOUSTON — James Harden scored 32 points in three quarters to surpass 20,000 and the Houston Rockets rolled to an easy 139-109 victory over the Minneso...
AP source: Walt Hopkins to be next New York Liberty coach
NEW YORK — Minnesota Lynx assistant coach Walt Hopkins will be hired as the next head coach of the New York Liberty, a person familiar with the situat...
Warren, Klobuchar, Booker recent fundraising lags top rivals
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren said Friday that she raised $21.2 million from October through December, with more tha...
2019 AP NFL All-Pro team rosters and voting
NEW YORK — The Associated Press 2019 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members:
Antetokounmpo scores 32, Bucks hold off Wolves 106-104
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks held off a strong challenge from short-handed Minnesota in a ...
Johnson lifts No. 16 Minnesota over No. 9 Auburn in Outback
TAMPA, Fla. — Tyler Johnson had 12 receptions for 204 yards and two touchdowns Wednesday to become Minnesota’s career receiving leader and propel the ...
49ers-Seahawks prime-time showdown highlights Week 17
The return of Beast Mode. A division title on the line. Possible home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.
Only 3 playoff slots locked up as NFL goes into final week
NEW YORK — The NFL goes into the final week of the season with the Baltimore Ravens knowing exactly what lies ahead of them in the postseason.
Klobuchar steps up hits on Buttigieg with Iowa vote looming
CENTERVILLE, Iowa — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has argued for weeks that Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of a small Indiana city, doesn't have enough expe...
Twin Metals Minnesota files formal mine plan with regulators
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Twin Metals Minnesota formally submitted a plan to regulators Wednesday for an underground copper-nickel mine near Ely in northeaste...
ON Football: A how-to guide to getting to the Super Bowl
With eight of the 12 postseason berths already occupied, it's time to look at who the other four might be. And what all of them need to go deep into J...