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This ancient tree is one of the oldest in Minnesota. The warming climate might kill it.

Paul Schurke tucks tobacco into the grooves of the Legacy Tree as a sign of respect as Whoopsie, one of his sled dogs, takes a rest.

— Anthony Soufflé, Star Tribune

The Legacy Tree, a northern white cedar, has withstood dozens of windstorms, endured drought, dodged fires and even escaped the lumber mill, which leveled the surrounding forest. It is a bridge to Minnesota's past — but it may not survive Minnesota's future climate.

Legislators say they have a deal on Uber and Lyft driver pay, but companies object

Pay rates in the compromise are below the Minneapolis council ordinance and below what drivers' advocacy groups wanted, but driver group calls it a show of good faith.

Witnesses in Feeding Our Future trial testify they saw no meals served

Five witnesses testified Monday in the Feeding Our Future trial that they either saw no meals served or "few people" at meal distribution sites run by defendants.

Wolves humble Nuggets 106-80 as swarming defense takes center stage

One of the most dominant wins in franchise history did not come out of nowhere — but the Timberwolves served notice to the Nuggets and the rest of the NBA on Monday night.

Donald Trump to headline Minnesota GOP dinner

Trump will speak at the Lincoln Reagan dinner on May 17 as he makes the case that Minnesota could be in play in this fall's presidential election.

St. Paul police: officers shoot, kill woman who pointed gun at them after suicide call

She was pronounced dead at the scene, a department spokesman said.

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The reductions are part of a five-year plan to balance what was a projected $24 million budget deficit at the beginning of last year.

Souhan: Right now, the Wolves are the best team in the NBA

Dominant playoff performances by the Wolves, including a 106-80 blowout win at Denver in Game 2 on Monday night, hint at a championship pedigree.

Woods Richardson twirls gem as Twins outpitch Mariners in 3-1 win

Simeon Woods Richardson was electric with eight strikeouts over six shutout innings as the Twins quickly turned the page after their 12-game winning streak was snapped.