The Julius Randle Paradox: Anatomy of a Minnesota Timberwolves Disillusionment
In the unforgiving ecosystem of the NBA, there exists a specific archetype of player that fans inevitably turn on. They are not the lazy, nor are they the inherently selfish. They are the "teasers"—the athletes who, for three consecutive…
The Science, History, and Care of Curly-Coated Canine Breeds: An In-Depth Analysis of Unique Ear Morphology and Grooming Requirements
The domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) exhibits some of the most diverse morphological variations of any mammalian species. Among these traits, coat texture and ear structure stand out as primary defining characteristics of specific breeds. Dogs with…
The Silicon Prairie of Power: How Minnesota Became a Global Epicenter for Microgrid Innovation
BLOOMINGTON, MN — Standing northeast of the I-494 and Highway 100 interchange, the headquarters of Open Access Technology International (OATI) is impossible to miss. The red-and-blue structure, which local observers liken to a futuristic sailboat or a…
The Prodigy in the Target Center: How Olivia Miles is Transforming the Minnesota Lynx
The Arrival of a New Architect Seven games into her professional career, Olivia Miles walked into the Minnesota Lynx’s press conference room at the Target Center with the relaxed posture of a veteran settling into her own living room. For most rookies,…
Leadership Stability in the North Star State: Eric Taubel Named Permanent Director of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management
ST. PAUL, MN — In a move signaled by months of steadying a once-turbulent regulatory ship, Governor Tim Walz officially appointed Eric Taubel as the permanent executive director of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) on Wednesday. Taubel,…
Minnesota Legislature Deadlocks on Federal Immigration Enforcement Amidst "Operation Metro Surge" Fallout
ST. PAUL, MN – As the final moments of Minnesota’s legislative session ticked away on a Sunday approaching midnight, a palpable tension hung in the air. Lawmakers, weary from intense debate, yearned for home. Yet, in a poignant address, Rep.…
A Defining Moment in Minnesota’s GOP Senate Race: Tafoya Defies Endorsement Tradition
DULUTH, Minn. – In a pivotal moment for Minnesota’s Republican Party, Michele Tafoya, the prominent former sports broadcaster, has ignited a fierce primary battle by vowing to continue her quest for retiring Senator Tina Smith’s seat despite…
Beyond the Classroom: How Minnesota’s CTE Programs are Redefining Student Success
This story was produced as part of ThreeSixty Journalism’s 2026 Capitol Reporting Workshop for Minnesota youth, with financial support from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. Every day, as the clock strikes 11:30 a.m., Dah Htoo undergoes a daily…
A Critical Crossroads: Minnesota Lawmakers Race to Save Hennepin County Medical Center from Financial Collapse
As the May 18 deadline for the Minnesota legislative session rapidly approaches, the fate of Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC)—the state’s busiest Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center—hangs in the balance. Amidst a deepening financial crisis…
A Homecoming at the Summit: Nia Coffey’s Resurgence with the Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS — In the high-stakes, transient world of the WNBA, ten years is an eternity. For forward Nia Coffey, the journey through the professional ranks has been a decade-long odyssey characterized by constant change, a suitcase lifestyle, and the…
