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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.

Columbia University cancels main commencement after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests

Columbia University is canceling its large university-wide commencement ceremony following weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that have roiled its campus and others across the U.S., but it will hold smaller school-based ceremonies this week and next, the school announced Monday.

I-35W northbound reopens in Bloomington after crash involving pedestrian

Traffic was being diverted up and down ramps at 90th Street during the closure.

'In a safe place.' Finch in charge while coaching from behind bench

Wolves players said there wasn't much of a difference in communication even though coach wasn't in his usual spot during the team's Game 1 win at Denver,

Duluth electric utility owner Allete to go private after $6.2 billion sale

A Canadian pension board and an investment fund partnered to buy the company, which will keep its headquarters in Minnesota.

Planters recalls honey-roasted peanuts, mixed nuts packages over possible listeria contamination

The recall affects Publix distribution sites in four states and Dollar Tree warehouses in two.

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The now 1,700-square-foot Minneapolis condo has two kitchens, two entrances and three bedrooms.

Live Nation is offering $25 tickets to 65 Twin Cities concerts

This week's limited deal includes Janet Jackson, Pink, Luke Bryan, Gunna, Vampire Weekend and the Kid Laroi.

Reusse on the Timberwolves and the Twins television mess

Columnist Patrick Reusse broke down the Wolves' Game 1 victory and set up Game 2 with host Michael Rand. They also talked plenty about the Twins and some obscure teams from Minnesota's past.

Could a big week for St. Paul's Union Depot hint at a brighter future?

This week, Union Depot celebrated the announcement of a second daily Amtrak train to Chicago and the opening of Choo Choo Bob's Train Store in the quiet landmark.

How to survive graduation season: What you need to know about parties, gifts and planning

Managing graduation parties, events and gifts Minneapolis

New podcast spins wild tale of Minneapolis artist selling his illustrated Bible door to door

With "Birth of a Salesman," visual artist Sam Robertson and sound designer Dan Dukich capture the pain and absurdity of introducing a labor of love to an indifferent world.

Crowds in closed park and FBI tipsters: Trial unveils details in alleged meal fraud scheme

In the first week of the Feeding Our Future trial, prosecutors revealed their evidence defendants stole millions of dollars while defense attorneys moved to cast doubt in the FBI's investigation.