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How stars like Olivia Miles are changing the game for youth sports

How stars like Olivia Miles are changing the game for youth sports

Olivia Miles set in motion more than just a record-breaking rookie season on the Minnesota Lynx. She inspired youth athletes and coaches like those at Community School of Excellence in St. Paul with everything from normalizing glasses in the game to making mistakes.

Talking Volumes 2026

Talking Volumes 2026

Twenty-seven seasons in, Talking Volumes — presented by MPR News and the Minnesota Star Tribune — remains one of the region’s most anticipated literary event series. This fall, five bestselling authors sit down with award-winning journalists Kerri Miller and Catharine Richert for deep conversations about their books, their lives, and the ideas shaping our world. And we’ll do it all in a welcoming new home: The O’Shaughnessy Auditorium at St. Catherine University.

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Trump’s interest in Minnesota elections puts new attention on Secretary of State race

Trump’s interest in Minnesota elections puts new attention on Secretary of State race

Secretary of State Steve Simon said he’ll stand up to the Trump administration to protect Minnesota’s voter rolls, while Republican challenger Tad Jude said Simon has politicized the office.

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2026 Youth in Music Marching Band Championships: Schedule and info

2026 Youth in Music Marching Band Championships: Schedule and info

The top high school marching bands from Minnesota and beyond will compete Saturday, Oct. 10, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis as part of the Youth in Music Marching Band Championships. Find out more about the 22nd year of the competition.

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Coffee Break: Funky Friday

Coffee Break: Funky Friday

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what funk songs would you like to hear?