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Gallery: Gov. Walz's State of the State
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gave the State of the State address from the new Owatonna High School on Tuesday.
Gallery: Gophers women win 77-62 over Tigers
The Minnesota Gophers defeated the Pacific Tigers 77-62 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Gallery: Totino-Grace toppled DeLaSalle in Class 3A state semifinals
Totino-Grace and DeLaSalle's boys basketball teams met in a Class 3A semifinal game during the high school state basketball tournament on Thursday. Totino-Grace will advance to the Class 3A championship game on Saturday after defeating DeLaSalle 74-67.
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Why all Hennepin County residents' trash bills went up
Couple found shot to death in vehicle in Blaine
Legislative auditor: State firefighter training board violated 'significant' financial documentation requirements
Warrant: Stolen ruby slippers were buried in suspect's backyard for seven years
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Nelson helps extend U's season with two late goals to beat Nebraska Omaha 3-2
Twins open season with 4-1 victory over Royals
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal
Wild score twice in third period to polish off pesky Sharks 3-1
Business
It's a tough time to be a food startup. How Minnesota brands hope to reach the next level.
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal
Mall of America sues Sugar Factory for more than $2M in unpaid rent
Minnesota carnival operator ordered to pay $210K in back wages for breaking H-2B visa laws
Opinion
Legalize sports betting in Minnesota
Raising the retirement age won't help anyone
Editorial cartoon: U.S. Supreme Court (family planning clinic)
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Variety
Former Minnesotan's book offers lessons in cooking, writing and adventure
Parking ramps are ugly — but we need more of them in downtown Minneapolis
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Souhan: Injury-plagued Twins opener still offers some reassurance
The Twins may have lost two players in one game, but it's the pair who didn't miss a beat that should offer injury-paranoid fans some relief.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Taylor on sale for Wolves, Lynx falling through: 'It's business'
"Everyone has the right to bring in the lawyers," Glen Taylor said after Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez didn't hit deadlines to complete the purchase of the Timberwolves and Lynx.
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Parking ramps are ugly — but we need more of them in downtown Minneapolis
What if any new ramp could be designed to enhance the city, not just store cars?
Politics
Minnesota's 'archaic' tech wastes critical caseworker time, counties say
House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls
Minnesota Legislature considers these 5 cannabis law changes
House Speaker Mike Johnson will send Mayorkas impeachment to the Senate next month
Nation
US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years
Suspect charged with murder, attempted murder in deadly Rockford rampage
Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Trump backers try again to recall Wisconsin GOP Assembly speaker as first effort stalls
World
Haiti now needs up to 5,000 police to help tackle `catastrophic' gang violence , UN expert says
Norwegians facing a shortage as Easter nears are hoarding eggs from neighboring Sweden
Rio de Janeiro declares a dengue health emergency days ahead of Carnival
Russian veto brings an end to the UN panel that monitors North Korea nuclear sanctions
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Celebs
Joe Mauer makes brief appearance on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'
No police charges for Taylor Swift's dad over paparazzi incident in Sydney
Bob Uecker, 90, expected to broadcast Brewers' home opener vs. Twins, but workload the rest of season is uncertain
Beyoncé shares 'Cowboy Carter' track list ahead of album, mentions Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson
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Artists offer ideas for improving the health care system
Rochester author Harriet Hodgson on grief: 'Death will be the loser. Life will be the winner.'
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Gallery: NCAA hockey regional Gophers 3, Nebraska 2
Gophers men's hockey defeated the Nebraska Omaha Mavericks 3-2 in NCAA hockey regional at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, S. Dakota on March 28, 2024.
Gallery: Champlin beautiful garden winner
The backyard garden of Yee Lee and Bryan Johnsen photographed on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 in Champlin, Minnesota.
Gallery: Wolves 106, Pistons 91
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Detroit Pistons 106-91 during an NBA game at the Target Center in Minneapolis on March 27, 2024.
Gallery: A snowstorm hits the Twin Cities
After snow fell throughout the day Sunday turned to rain Monday morning creating slush and slick driving conditions for morning commuters.
Gallery: Timberwolves best Cavaliers 104-91
After trailing six at the half to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Timberwolves second half performance propelled them to a 104-91 victory at Target Center on Friday.
Gallery: Boys basketball state tournament ramps up in Class 1A semifinal action
Cherry and Nevis faced off for the first Class A semifinal game on Friday, with Cherry winning 76-58 to advance to Saturday's state title game. Fertile-Beltrami and West Central Area went into triple overtime, with Fertile-Beltrami eventually coming out on top.
Gallery: Boys high school basketball tournament Class 4A action
The MSHSL boys high school basketball tournament tipped off on Wednesday, including game action from a couple Class 4A matchups.
Timberwolves fall short to the Denver Nuggets 115-112
The close loss caused the Timberwolves to fall to third in the Western Conference.
Gallery: Stockholm Farm
Tim Foster and Bruce Schabell have turned a dilapidated Stockholm, Wis. farm and former village eyesore into a picturesque oasis complete with 1-acre topiary gardens, a renovated 1857 farmhouse and a tiny home guesthouse. The couple have completed their final project, designing and building a forever home.
Gallery: Olivia Rodrigo at Xcel
Olivia Rodrigo performed to a sold out crowd at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Friday, March 15, 2024.