Iowa State Senator Mike Bousselot explained that the idea of buying Minnesota counties to grow the state and harken back to previous boundaries of the Iowa Territory over a hundred years ago. It thrust the idea of purchasing portions of other states into the public discussion.

Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, and Sean Duffy—are among President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees. Their potential appointments could significantly influence Minnesota and neighboring states.

He won 100 games and two national championships during two five-year stints as head coach at UMD and also served nine years as the school's athletic director.

Rep. Karla Lems, R-Canton, and Sen. Mark Lapka, R-Leola, are leading efforts in protecting landowners with House Bill 1052, which would prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon dioxide.

Dropped out: No. 23 Baylor (16-5); No. 24 Minnesota (18-3); No. 25 Nebraska (15-5).

Tea Area alumnus and South Dakota State freshman forward Katie Vasecka knocked down the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:02 to play to put the Jackrabbits up for good in a back-and-forth 63-55 win over North Dakota State on Wednesday.

The road trip focuses on the best options along the fastest path from Minneapolis to Yellowstone. This takes drivers from Minneapolis, north to North Dakota, and across through Montana. Finally travelers cross eastern Montana south to Yellowstone and optionally Grand Teton National Park.

The North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (8-15, 2-6 Summit League) face the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (14-8, 5-2 Summit League) in a clash of Summit League squads at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday. The

Tre Holloman scored all 12 of his points in the first half, Jaden Akins had 10 of his 12 after halftime and No. 7 Michigan State routed Minnesota 73-51 on

Fargo Mayor Herschel Lashkowitz (left) with Fargo native and New York Yankee Roger Maris and an unidentified man. It is believed the mayor was presenting a proclamation to Maris at Yankee Stadium in 1961. That same year, he hosted a travel editor from Glamour magazine to Fargo.

WORTHINGTON — Melissa Runck moved into her new office at the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Center earlier this month in Worthington after being hired to fill a statewide educator role in beef production systems.

Nestled on the western edge of Minnesota, where the state playfully pokes South Dakota in the ribs, lies a hidden gem that’s about to become your new favorite escape. Big Stone Lake State Park is the kind of place that makes you wonder if you’ve stumbled into a real-life postcard.