Kyle Stokes

6 days ago | axios.com | Kyle Stokes |Nick Halter |Torey Van Oot

We hope Wild owner Craig Leipold is a subscriber, because Axios Twin Cities readers have some "X"-cellent ideas for renaming Xcel Energy Center. Catch up quick: The Wild plan to announce a new naming rights sponsor for the arena this offseason. What you're saying: Among the sponsors (and nicknames!) you suggested were…🐮 Land O'Lakes Center, aka "The Cow Palace" — Marcus S. 🏷️ Best Buy Barn, aka "The Triple B" — Mary R. 🌭 Jack Links Arena, aka "The Jack" — Tom P.

1 week ago | axios.com | Nick Halter |Kyle Stokes |Torey Van Oot

🍻 Minnesota is home to three of the 50 largest craft breweries in the U.S.: Schell's (22), Summit (34) and Surly (39). (Go deeper via Axios Denver)The big picture: Overall U.S. craft beer production in 2024 saw the largest drop in industry history outside the pandemic, according to Brewers Association data.

1 week ago | axios.com | Kyle Stokes

Legendary goalie Marc-André Fleury will suit up for a regular season NHL game for the last time Tuesday night — though he likely won't start. Why it matters: Minnesota Wild fans have been blessed with a front-row seat to the final chapter of a Hall of Fame career. Between the pipes: Few goaltenders made the job look more fun than "Flower," who spread-eagled, dove, cart-wheeled and put on a show through 1,017 regular-season starts — the second-most all time.

1 week ago | axios.com | Kyle Stokes

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosRecent drama over temporarily filling a vacant St. Paul City Council seat marked another public flare-up of behind-the-scenes tensions at City Hall. Why it matters: Governing by consensus isn't always pretty, but this conflict raises questions about city leaders' working relationships as they confront massive challenges, including housing, safety and a teetering downtown.

1 week ago | axios.com | Kyle Stokes

Minnesota's college and university enrollment has almost completely rebounded from its COVID-era lows — and a new Minneapolis Federal Reserve report suggests community colleges are a big reason why. The big picture: Demand for two-year degree or certificate programs is skyrocketing as students balk at high tuitioncosts, regional higher ed leaders told the Fed.