SCSU president leaves abruptly; cuts expected in weeks ahead

Minnesota State Chancellor Scott Olson appointed St. Cloud State's vice president of finance as acting president effective May 5.

After failed mediation, Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute heads to arbitration

Arbitration process will take place in Minneapolis and must be completed within six months, according to contract.

Timberwolves coach Finch returns to practice one day after surgery

Chris Finch had knee surgery Wednesday as the team prepares for its second-round playoff series against the Nuggets, which begins Saturday night in Denver.

Fact check: Controlled substances not part of senator's burglary case

Becker County Attorney Brian McDonald said he mistakenly included boilerplate language in a court filing and has since filed an amended document, adding, "I'm sorry for the confusion I created."

Historic $7.8M jury award in death of Minnesotan struck by driver who was high from huffing aerosol

An attorney for the manufacturer said her client intends to appeal.




Peter Hall, architect and preservationist, dies at 82

Ship found at the bottom of Lake Superior more than 100 years after it went missing
Blaine will be home to metro area's second Asia Mall featuring dining, shopping and culture
Mankato area schedules new siren test Friday after malfunction

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Wolves' Towns determined to advance: 'Whatever it takes'

Randolph calls reasons for losing STA hockey job 'lame excuses'
Timberwolves coach Finch returns to practice one day after surgery
After failed mediation, Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute heads to arbitration

3M paying back nearly $1M in overpayments improperly deducted from employee paychecks

Eden Prairie refrigeration facility laying off 91 workers
Life Time goes full wellness, with spa offering weight-loss management, including Ozempic
Cargill recalls 16,000 pounds of ground beef over E. coli risk


Counterpoint: Into American history without fear

Bolster safeguards after cyberattack
Editorial cartoon: Campus protest and free speech
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Minnesota's first 'cannabakery' will offer cannabis pastries
Scene Makers Q+A: University of Minnesota professor explains his course about Prince
Coming soon to Airbnb: Prince's once-derelict Purple Rain House in Minneapolis

Souhan: A sausage? A knee surgery? Minnesota sports has gone mad

In a week unlike any other in state history, the Twins and Timberwolves both got on a roll, unlike the Twins' smelly talisman.

Minneapolis may lose one of its skyscrapers. Should we mourn or rejoice?

Losing a tower wouldn't necessarily be bad for the city — unless it's replaced by a parking lot.

Yuen: This Minnesota-based preacher left the church and found God in the woods

The "nones," those who don't claim any religious affiliation, have grown significantly over the past several decades. Why are they disappearing from the pews?

Scoggins: Wolves' decisionmaker knew what to do, what not to do

When he was named the new president of basketball operations, Tim Connelly warned he wouldn't be "scared to forge our own path." He found a route to prominence.



President Joe Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' nations that do not welcome immigrants

Fact check: Controlled substances not part of senator's burglary case
What a Trump immigration crackdown would mean for Minnesota's economy
Arizona lawmakers vote to undo near-total abortion ban from 1864, with Gov. Hobbs expected to sign

Arkansas governor says state won't comply with new federal rules on treatment of trans students

Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza
'What have we done?' Lawyer describes shock at possible role in Trump's 2016 victory
At least 2,000 people arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses, AP tally shows

Hamas is sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks in the latest sign of progress

Suspect in London sword attack appears in court on murder charge in death of teenage boy
About 4 in 10 Americans see China as an enemy, a Pew report shows. That's a five-year high
President Joe Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' nations that do not welcome immigrants

Searching for Snoopy: What happened to all the 'Peanuts' statues in St. Paul?

Why do so many Minnesota homeowners get free roofs after a hailstorm?
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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are officially divorced and single

Halle Berry shouts from the Capitol, 'I'm in menopause' as she seeks to end a stigma and win funding
Prince William and Kate mark their daughter Charlotte's 9th birthday by releasing an image of her
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications

At 90, Minneapolis volunteer has lifetime of service

Minnesota veteran makes 1,000-mile 'gratitude walk' for program that helps vets
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