Ex-Hennepin sheriff paid for drunk-driving damages with workers' comp

The Hennepin County Board approved a $240,000 settlement with former Sheriff Dave Hutchinson.

Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward

With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a robust coalition of lawmakers helped it clear a procedural hurdle to reach final votes this weekend.

Full jury of 12 people and 6 alternates is seated in Trump's hush money trial in New York

A full jury of 12 people and six alternates was seated Friday in Donald Trump's hush money case, setting the stage for opening statements next week in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.

Former Gov. Jesse Ventura boasts he could beat unpopular Trump or Biden if he ran for president

The pro wrestler-turned-politico defended Robert F. Kennedy's decision to run as third-party candidate.

Wanted man charged with posing as woman to lure men into sexually exploiting young children

"His whereabouts since that time are unknown," a BCA statement read. "He may or may not still be in Minnesota."




Old newspaper boxes become life-savers as Twin Cities self-serve dispensaries

Mosquitoes are back and so are the workers trying to keep their numbers down
Dave Kleis says he won't run for sixth term as St. Cloud mayor
Why do so many Minnesota homeowners get free roofs after a hailstorm?

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Quarterback of the future? This Vikings mystery is about to end.

Souhan: This is KAT's chance to prove Flip Saunders was right
Former Cooper football star Howard transfers from LSU to Gophers
A playoff opener is always important. It's even bigger for the Wolves

Thrivent has found a way for everday folks to get a piece of the private equity market

When markets turn down, why robots beat humans at picking stocks
Ramstad: Misinterpreting data led me to the wrong conclusion about Minnesota retirees
Conservative lawmakers lead objections to Vista's deal to sell Federal ammunition to Czech firm


The courage to follow the evidence on transgender care

Republicans wanted a crackdown on Israel's critics. Columbia obliged.
For this Minnesota legislator, action targeting child abuse is intensely personal
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Female inductee in Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame is flying high

Over 27 years, couple have renovated Hopkins 'three-chimney house' built by Gluek family in 1939
Review: Our critic and a 13-year-old Swiftie discuss Taylor Swift's new album
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week in the Twin Cities (and beyond)

Reusse: Wolves need a stopper for Booker? NAW problem.

Don't be surprised if Nickeil Alexander-Walker sinks his teeth into this series against Devin Booker and Phoenix.

Souhan: This is KAT's chance to prove Flip Saunders was right

The series against Phoenix will give Karl-Anthony Towns an opportunity unlike any he's had before to prove the faith people have shown in him. Can KAT come through?

Anderson: Celebrate Earth Day by rekindling real connection to nature.

People who've been exposed to nature, and value those experiences, can change their behavior toward it. A story about law-breaking duck hunters reaffirms that position.

Lessons from the semiannual closet purge

No one is sentimental about socks.



Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward

Jill Biden travels to Minnesota to campaign for Biden-Harris ticket
Conservative lawmakers lead objections to Vista's deal to sell Federal ammunition to Czech firm
Former Gov. Jesse Ventura boasts he could beat unpopular Trump or Biden if he ran for president

Full jury of 12 people and 6 alternates is seated in Trump's hush money trial in New York

Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in 13 million acres of Alaska's petroleum reserve
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
Firefighters douse a blaze at a historic Oregon hotel famously featured in 'The Shining'

Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike. The muted responses could calm tensions -- for now

Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber as Moscow's missiles kill 8 Ukrainians
Attack blamed on IS militants kills 22 pro-government fighters in central Syria
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7

Why do so many Minnesota homeowners get free roofs after a hailstorm?

What are the financial pros and cons of retiring in Minnesota?
Introducing the Curious Minnesota Collection. Every question we've answered — now in one place
How did Faribault become home to Minnesota's deaf and blind academies?

Dick Van Dyke earns historic Daytime Emmy nomination at age 98

New attorney joins prosecution team against Alec Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Prince's sister Tyka Nelson will give her farewell performance at the Dakota

Female inductee in Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame is flying high

At St. Olaf College, talking about death is on this 'cafe' menu
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