TSA checkpoint at Minneapolis-St. Paul airport hotel reopens after 5 years

After more than five years, the security checkpoint at the InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Hotel has reopened, giving guests direct access to the main terminal of the airport.And savvy travelers looking for a faster trip through security can...

Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson make decision over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce vacation – ‘dictate the narrative’

ERIN ANDREWS and Charissa Thompson have broken their silence on their vacation with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. The two sweethearts enjoyed a summer together as the Kansas City Chiefs tight end was on the offseason. 5 Travis Kelce has enjoyed...

Minnesota Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Highway 14

Springfield, MN (KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in southwestern Minnesota. A preliminary report on the deadly incident says it occurred around 3:50 PM on Saturday on Highway 14 in Brown County. The State...

New City of Lakes Art Fair in Minneapolis extends art fair season into fall

Summers in Minneapolis’ art community are marked with many art fairs, beginning in May and ending mid-August. The new City of Lakes Art Fair at Bde Maka Ska Lake in Minneapolis this October will extend the art fair season into the fall.“Artists...

Abortions down, Iowans traveling to other states up on new restrictions' first anniversary

DES MOINES — The frequency of abortions in Iowa plunged, but the number of Iowans seeking abortions in neighboring states spiked under a new state law that banned most abortions and went into effect one year ago today. A new state law that went...

Abortions in Iowa down, Iowans traveling to other states up on one-year anniversary of new restrictions

Erin Murphy and Maya Marchel Hoff Lee-Gazette Bureau DES MOINES — The frequency of abortions in Iowa plunged, but the number of Iowans seeking abortions in neighboring states spiked under a new state law that banned most abortions and went into...

Minnesota State Fair vs. Iowa’s: Which one is truly best?

“Our State Fair is a great state fair. Don’t miss it, don’t even be late. It’s dollars to donuts, that our State Fair is the best state fair in our state.” – Title song for the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “State Fair” This is a tale about...

US travel bookings rebound for August, boosting companies' revenue outlook

By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK -U.S. travel companies including air carriers United Airlines and Southwest Airlines and hotel operators Hilton Worldwide and Wyndham Hotels have issued a collective sigh of relief as budget-conscious Americans have...

Dozens of Brand New, Out-of-This-World Foods and Drinks Were Just Announced for the Minnesota State Fair

It's that time of year again—The Great Minnesota Get-Together starts in August, and as usual, dozens of new foods, drinks, and vendors will make their debuts. I know you'll want to try them all, so dust off your fairgrounds map, fire up a...

Abortions in Iowa down, Iowans traveling to other states up 1 year after new restrictions

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — The frequency of abortions in Iowa plunged, but the number of Iowans seeking abortions in neighboring states spiked under a new state law...

"What an unforgettable 7 years" - James Outman's wife Dasha pens tearjerking message after husband's Dodgers trade

Ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, the Los Angeles Dodgers dealt James Outman to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for reliever Brock Stewart. This marked the end of Outman's seven-year stint with the Dodgers after being selected in the seventh...

Canada-Minnesota border crossings are down this summer and local businesses are noticing

CHRIS: Summer is a busy time for road trips and travel on the North Shore. I know that definitely includes me. But data from the Department of Transportation shows that less people are crossing from Canada into Minnesota. So this June, there are...

Sun Country aims to take advantage of less airline competition at MSP

Sun Country Airlines executives say the Twin Cities budget carrier is positioned to benefit from less competition for commercial flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, as well as more cargo shipments. With a strong second-quarter...

I Ate at The Farmer’s Cellar: A Strip Mall Surprise in Minnesota That Should Be on Everyone’s Nightlife Bucket List

Red Sox short on bullpen arms Monday — in part because of ‘very rough’ flight to Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — The Red Sox might find themselves short on bullpen arms in Monday’s series opener against the Twins, in part because of a very turbulent flight to Minneapolis on Sunday night. Boston’s charter, which left Logan Airport hours after...

New data privacy law goes into effect in Minnesota on July 31

(ABC 6 News) — A new data privacy law is set to go into effect in Minnesota starting Thursday, July 31. The law is called the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act, and on Monday, Attorney General Keith Ellison and Representative Steve Elkins, who...

More People Are Moving Here Than Anywhere Else In Minnesota

What’s the best place to live in Minnesota? That’s always up for debate or is it? A new report crunched the numbers for 2025, and one city rose to the top as the most sought-after spot in the entire state. Minnesota is already a fantastic place to...

2025 BEST OF SoMINN - The full winners list

Our 2025 APG Best of Southern Minn contest brought in tens of thousands of votes and a long list of deserving winners. The contest focuses on our newspaper region, which includes Rice, Steele, Waseca, Le Sueur, Nicollet and Goodhue counties. But...

Series Preview: Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins

After six games on the road and three games at home, the Red Sox find themselves traveling again. Luckily the flight to Minneapolis is a quick one! For three games Boston will play the Minnesota Twins before heading back East for their normal...

Wisconsin State Patrol identifies Minnesota teen killed after wrong-way crash on I-39/90 near DeForest

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Wisconsin State Patrol has identified the second person who was killed in a crash on I-39/90 near DeForest on July 20. Brady A. Heiling, 19, of Minnesota, died as a result of his result of his injuries. Heiling was the...