When rapes are reported and nothing happens
A Star Tribune examination of more than 1,000 recent sexual assault cases shows pervasive failings by law enforcement — neglecting to interview witnesses, collect crucial evidence, or conduct criminal background checks on suspects. Many cases were never even assigned to an investigator.
After a week of walkbacks, Trump returns to Russia doubting
Capping a week of drama, back tracking, a double negative and blistering statements from allies about his attitude toward Russian election interference, President Donald Trump on Sunday was back to referring to "a big hoax."
Man firing into Toronto cafes shoots 14 people, killing 1
A man firing a handgun into restaurants and cafes as he walked along a Toronto street shot 14 people, killing one of them, before dying after an exchange of gunfire with police late Sunday, police said.
Across the state, indigenous food movement takes root
Tribes embrace gardens and traditional foods to combat health crisis.
Best Buy relegating CDs to bargain bins as sales dwindle
Justine Damond's family to file suit over her shooting by Minneapolis cop
Civil rights suit in shooting could lead to huge payout.
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Justine Damond's family to file suit over her shooting by Minneapolis cop
East metro schools to boost mental health help for preteens
Lakeville man pleads guilty to hauling THC-laced gummies into Minnesota
Wells Fargo pledges to give away $400 million this year
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'Passionate and driven' Vikings offensive line coach Sparano dies
Twins' second half starts miserably with sweep by Royals
High-scoring Minnesota United routs LAFC 5-1
Molinari wins British Open, first Italian golfer to capture a major
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Business
A year after Sunday sales, jury still out on benefits for Minn. liquor store owners
Wells Fargo pledges to give away $400 million this year
Best Buy relegating CDs to bargain bins as sales dwindle
If you value your work, take a vacation
Opinion
A troubling exit: Drug company ends antibiotics research
Higher minimum wage in Minnesota hurts those it's supposed to help
U.S. Supreme Court nominations: Why candidates like Kavanaugh won't — and shouldn't — speak frankly at hearings
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Minneapolis food trucks fight it out for prime parking: 'It can get crazy'
His party crashed, Luke Bryan dazzles even with fewer fireworks of his own
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Fake social media posts exploding, with global reach
Private messaging apps increasingly used for public business
Defense bill would curb Cabinet control of nuclear agency
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Private messaging apps increasingly used for public business
Questioning real-world learning at ultra-Orthodox schools
Aldrin skips Space Center gala amid feud with his children
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Syrian White Helmets evacuated to Jordan through Israel
Privately, President Trump vents frustration over North Korea
Gays on strike in Israel over exclusion from surrogacy law
Twins
Twins' second half starts miserably with sweep by Royals
Santana makes long-awaited 2018 Twins debut Wednesday at Toronto
Lance Lynn struggles, Twins fall to Royals again
Harper, Nationals have hole to dig out of
MN United
High-scoring Minnesota United routs LAFC 5-1
Postgame: Loons winger Romario Ibarra makes his debut
Loons outside back Thiesson happy about vigorous workout
MN United's Heath on beating LAFC and Quintero's play
Lynx
Moore scores 38, Lynx pick up key victory at Phoenix
Moore scores 38, Lynx beat Mercury 80-75
WNBA All-Star week schedule
Broken up: Lynx on different sides as All-Star captains pick teams
Inspired
From garden to table, Urban Roots teaches teens to grow, cook and love their food
On one soccer-loving block in Minneapolis, Monday nights are a kick
Teen's hot dog stand serves up food, inspiration, with Mpls. inspectors' blessing
Twin Cities Adaptive Cycling helps people with disabilities learn to ride
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