Xcel drops rate fight, which will keep Minnesota utility bills cheaper

It also abruptly ended a long-running and unusually bitter split between the company and Public Utilities Commission about the "return on equity" rate.

Brooklyn Park City Council member censured for 2nd time

Boyd Morson was censured after a 5-1 vote for violating the city's Code of Conduct for elected officials and terms of a 2022 censure.

More potential jurors dismissed as Trump's hush money trial enters second day

More potential jurors were dismissed Tuesday from Donald's Trump's hush money case as lawyers worked for a second day to find a panel of New Yorkers to decide whether the Republican will become the first former president convicted of a crime.

Lynx land dynamic scorer Pili with No. 8 pick in WNBA draft

Alissa Pili averaged 21.1 points over her final two seasons at Utah and can score with high efficiency inside and outside. Caitlin Clark went No. 1 overall while LSU star Angel Reese went to Chicago at No. 7.

Woman charged after police recover 124 cats from Crystal home

Cat hoarding is common but vet says this is one of the worst cases in the state.




This St. Paul native now goes by Kandi Krush, and she body-slams her opponents in the ring

Buy Nothing meets GoFundMe: How a Eden Prairie website aims to 'revolutionize' philanthropy
This retired journalist changed professional wrestling from Mankato
Several south metro cities tackling elevated radium levels

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Wild's defense had all kinds of problems — and one breakout star

Twins demoting strikeout-prone Wallner to St. Paul
Lynx land dynamic scorer Pili with No. 8 pick in WNBA draft
O'Connell has spent life around QBs. Can that help Vikings draft one?

Cyberattack could cost UnitedHealth Group up to $1.6B this year

Xcel drops rate fight, which will keep Minnesota utility bills cheaper
Interest rate angst hasn't stopped Twin Cities homebuyers
Minnesota child care providers struggle to fill more than 700 open positions


Lab-grown beef is red meat for the conservative base

Counterpoint: The prior-authorization system is detrimental
How far is too far in countering smoking?
American retreat


Ludacris and T-Pain to stand up together at Minnesota State Fair grandstand in 2024

Meet the Oscar-winning cinematographer who has changed the way the movies look
Jane Smiley hits again with 'Lucky' but what the what is that ending?
A former deli maestro steps into Capt. von Trapp's shoes in Artistry's 'Sound of Music'

Souhan: Why Tiger Woods should keep swinging

Woods knows the end is near, but why rush toward it? Why not play, if you can still play? Tiger gave an answer with how he approached Sunday's final round at the Masters.

Souhan: Scheffler wins Masters again, shows what makes him special

Scottie Scheffler foot-shuffling swing doesn't look like the form of a champion. But the world's No. 1 player hasn't shot a round under par all season and now has two Masters titles.

Lileks: My gazebo may have squatters

Red-breasted North American Squatters, at that.

Reusse: Taylor's story. 'I just bought the Minnesota Timberwolves.'

Thirty years ago, Glen Taylor went from frustrated mediator to NBA owner with a phone call, some writing on the back of an envelope and a handshake in a conference room full of lawyers and accountants.



DFL disavows endorsed House candidate accused of harassing GOP incumbent

Supreme Court says no to Lindell's request for hearing on cellphone confiscation
Minnesota State professors ask lawmakers for more academic freedom protections
Legislation directs millions toward dozens of Minnesota outdoors projects

More potential jurors dismissed as Trump's hush money trial enters second day

Salvage crews race against the clock to remove massive chunks of fallen Baltimore bridge
Gun supervisor for 'Rust' movie gets 18 months in prison for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set
Supreme Court questions obstruction charges brought against Jan. 6 rioters and Trump

Fire rages through the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, toppling the iconic spire

Australia's leader says French worker who intervened in stabbing attack can stay as long as he likes
Israeli military tells Palestinians not to return to north Gaza after witnesses say troops killed 5
US files 2nd labor complaint after Mexico refuses to act on union-busting by a Mexican company

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How did Faribault become home to Minnesota's deaf and blind academies?
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Beyoncé is bringing her fans of color to country music. Will they be welcomed in?

Caitlin Clark shows up on SNL, dunks on comedian Michael Che
Ryan Reynolds celebrates 'ride of our lives' as Wrexham gains promotion to English 3rd division
Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93

At 90, Northfield woman looks back on 57 years of blood drives

These Rochester teens wanted to help families like theirs. Now Congress is recognizing their new app.
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