Kyle Stokes

5 days ago | axios.com | Kyle Stokes

Kyle here. I recently asked Axios readers to share your favorite doughnuts in the Twin Cities — the suggestions … do-nut disappoint. The big picture: Taken together, your recommendations are a guide to the metro's most beloved doughnuts. I tried more than 30 creations from the places you suggested just to make sure. (Tough assignment, I know.)Taking the cake: More readers name-drop Minneapolis skyway favorite Cardigan Donuts (8 votes) than any other spot.

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

๐ŸŽ Minnesota's high school class of 2024 achieved the highest graduation rate in state history: 84.2%. (MPR News)Improvements across nearly every racial and ethnic category also helped close the gap between students of color and their white peers. โš–๏ธ A drunk driver who killed two people when he crashed into a St. Louis Park restaurant patio last year pleaded guilty yesterday. He could face up to 30 years in prison.

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

1 week ago | axios.com | Kyle Stokes

There's another Minnesota team with playoff fever this spring: the Frost. State of play: The reigning Professional Women's Hockey League champs open their best-of-five semifinal series Wednesday night against the Toronto Sceptres. Catch up quick: The Frost had to claw their way into the postseason after losing nine of 13 games down the stretch — but Minnesota won two crucial games to close the regular season and clinch a playoff spot.

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