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COVID on the rise everywhere else — is Minnesota next?

Kari Cline, a nurse and manager with North Memorial Team Member Occupational Health, administered a COVID-19 vaccination to a doctor at North Memorial

New COVID vaccines are expected in the fall.

— Aaron Lavinsky, Star Tribune

Viral variants driving infections in other states are present in Minnesota, creating potential for another post-holiday bump in illnesses.

Britain's Labour Party has won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament

Britain's Labour Party headed for a landslide victory Friday in a parliamentary election, an exit poll and partial returns indicated, as voters punished the governing Conservatives after 14 years of economic and political upheaval.

Vows plus funnel cakes? Dakota County Fair to offer free weddings

Couples interested in getting married at the fairgrounds need to register in advance with court administration.

For the first time in more than a century, Minneapolis park workers go on strike

After seven months of contract negotiations, union members went on strike after the Park and Recreation Board presented its final offer Monday.

Walz says Biden is 'fit for office' and Democratic governors stand behind him

Walz said the president had governors' backs through COVID and other turmoil, and he vows that they will have Biden's back now as concerns mount over his candidacy.

U.S. and Israel voice new optimism about cease-fire as Gaza talks resume

White House officials said they believed new progress in the talks amounted to what one repeatedly called "a breakthrough" in the monthslong negotiations.

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Here's what you need to know about Taste of Minnesota this weekend

To accommodate everyone who wants a taste, the Minneapolis event has expanded.

Lynx fall 78-73 to Sun, and lose Collier to foot injury

It's the first time this season the Lynx have lost consecutive games, and it came on a night Napheesa Collier limped out of the game because of a left foot injury late in the third quarter and did not return.

Miranda, Twins thump Tigers 12-3 before rain halts game early

Jose Miranda doubled twice and singled against Kenta Maeda as part of a five-hit day, all before heavy rain halted the game in the seventh inning at Target Field.

Produce farmers lack crop insurance. This flood has exposed the inequity.

Rains washed out farmland, including many fruit and vegetable crops, in south central Minnesota last month. U.S. agriculture policy historically hasn't protected those growers the same as row-crop farmers who feed animals and power biofuels.

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will make their debut as a performing duo at Taste of Minnesota

Their group will feature guest singers on Sunday, possibly including ex-bandmate Morris Day.

Neal Justin: Netflix's 'Receiver' opens a window into the private life of Justin Jefferson

The series is the latest attempt to sharpen the public images of pro athletes.

Independence Day celebrations get off to a wet and dreary start

A late round of additional thunderstorms are likely to scuttle fireworks displays. The Minneapolis riverfront display is on, the Park Board says.

Souhan: Is this Aurora's time to win it all?

The women's soccer club is trying to avoid the Minnesota habit of playoff disappointments after coming so close each of the past two seasons.

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Minneapolis schools prioritized librarians. St. Paul is cutting them at the elementary level.

Twin Cities Humane Society needs newspapers for critters' kennels

Tolkkinen: Chest-high floodwaters didn't stop this Minnesota dentist from seeing patients

Minnesota-made video game 'WolfQuest' maintains its pack of followers years later

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Miranda, Twins thump Tigers 12-3 before rain halts game early

Souhan: Is this Aurora's time to win it all?

Lynx fall 78-73 to Sun, and lose Collier to foot injury

Loons' stretch of absent players coincides with five losses in a row

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Produce farmers lack crop insurance. This flood has exposed the inequity.

East Coast candy chain expands to Minnesota, taking over Blue Sun Soda Shops

ANI Pharmaceuticals secures FDA approval, launches delayed-release naproxen

Ramstad: What Trump's re-election would mean for Minnesota's economy

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