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Richard Bong Veterans Museum with P-38 wingtip exhibit

Part of plane flown by ace pilot Richard Bong returns to Wisconsin museum

In a quiet corner of the Richard I. Bong Veterans Museum, a piece of history recently returned home, captivating visitors with its remarkable story. The red wingtip of the P-38 fighter plane, affectionately known as "Marge," symbolizes not only the valor of its legendary pilot, Richard Bong, but...

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Sombr brings “You Are The Reason” tour to Minneapolis

Shane Michael Boose, better known by the stage name Sombr, performed his “You Are The Reason” tour at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Sunday. It was the 21st of 37 stops on his tour. Sombr performs “we never dated,” the opener of his set at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday,...

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LEGO fan convention Brick Cities unites generations at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Few toys have bridged the gap between childhood imagination and adult engineering, but LEGO has done that and more for generations. What started on a living room floor as a simple lesson in problem-solving and creativity evolved into a lifelong passion that builders never truly outgrow. This...

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A Nikon CT scanner at the Bell Museum in Minneapolis, used for research on invasive species.

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CT scans helping researchers in fight against invasive species in Minnesota waterways

On a brisk fall morning at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Kassandra Ford stands before a giant Nikon CT scanner, its sleek design gleaming under the fluorescent lights of the Bell Museum. This state-of-the-art technology, which resembles a futuristic donut, is not just a marvel of engineering; it...

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Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican

Bob Dylan has come knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’s door. The American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between...

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Vikes Were Far From Perfect in Lions Loss

Vikings Territory Breakdown The Minnesota Vikings lost 19-15 to the Detroit Lions in Ford Field on Sunday. It was bound to happen—only one team has won all their games (the 1972 Miami Dolphins, who might still be recovering from their champagne hangover). The Vikings are now 6-1 yet still on top of...

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Week 9 NFL Picks: Can the Vikings Get off the Snide vs. Bills?

Last weekend was the start of the turnaround; I can feel it. It was the most confident I d been in making my picks in a long time, and the results followed with an 8-6 week against the spread and a 10-4 record straight up. With this much ground to make up to get back to .500 on the year, it s all...

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Don’t Blame Me—I Voted for Your Complete Concert Calendar: Nov. 3-9

Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.

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Gophers men’s basketball defeats North Dakota in season opener

The Minnesota men’s basketball team opened its 132nd season with an 85-50 victory over North Dakota, extending its historical dominance in the series. Minnesota improved to 21-2 all-time against the Fighting Hawks, with their last loss against North Dakota coming in 1928. The victory gives...

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At 75, Seitu K. Jones gets his first solo museum show

At 75, St. Paul artist Seitu K. Jones has his first solo museum exhibition. “The Smell of Earth” at the Minnesota Museum of American Art draws on nearly four decades of his work to explore family, Black identity, community and the natural world. The post At 75, Seitu K. Jones gets his first solo...

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Maple Grove Basketball Has State Title Dreams, But Star 7-Footer’s Recruiting Drama Adds Intrigue

MSF Jack Thelen s decision to reopen his recruitment after committing to Wisconsin has attracted attention from UConn, while the Crimson prepare for a potentially special season. Maple Grove enters the 2026-27 Minnesota high school basketball season with the kind of talent that can make a...

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Nicole Taylor, country singer in triplet trio Taylor Red, dies at 35

Nicole Taylor, a member of the country music trio Taylor Red, has died at age 35 after a battle with breast cancer, her sisters announced on social media.

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'Dancing with the Stars' winner, 'Bachelor' alum arrested on second DWI charge in 13 months

Melissa Rycroft Strickland, who was a contestant on "The Bachelor" and "Dancing with the Stars," was arrested for the second time in 13 months.

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