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Sellers turn to virtual staging

The living room of this Prairie-style home in northeast Minneapolis was photographed empty, then the photo was enhanced (as shown here) by stager Ilar

Sellers and agents are turning to staging photos to help homes make a good impression online-- without investing in rented furniture and accessories.

Eagan's hot to sell old fire station

The city is confident it will find a buyer for the unusual space, despite a slumping real estate market.

Local

More than 40 local volunteers will serve steak dinners donated by several local restaurants to about 4,500 troops at three sites at Camp Arifjan in Ku

100,000th meal by Serving Our Troops will connect soldiers in Kuwait with families in Minnesota

CAIR files complaint against Minneapolis Park Board over 2018 police incident

Minnesota Historical Society boosts veterans outreach with free fort admission for military members

Fort Snelling signage opens history debate among Minn. lawmakers, local officials

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The Twins' Max Kepler hit a two-run single to right field off White Sox pitcher Jace Fry during the fifth inning

Twins work out of early hole, pound three more HR in beating White Sox

Houlihan's homer helps Gophers settle into NCAA super regional win

In a loyal place: Fowles returns as leader of young Lynx team

Rookie keeper St. Clair draws early good reviews from Loons coaches

Business

Seymour Cray, founder of Cray Research, and the company's first supercomputer, the Cray-1.

Even as the company is sold, the Cray name will still be seen in high tech

Hennepin County OKs $6.35 million to finance affordable rentals

Fruit cup deal: investor buys two Minnesota produce wholesalers and merges them

Finnegans 'Finnovation Lab' launches first cohort of social entrepreneurs

Opinion

Representatives gathered on the floor of the Minnesota House on Friday, the opening day of a special session to finish work on the state’s two-year

At State Capitol, good governance remains elusive

Narendra Modi has won re-election in India. Now, he must moderate.

Rash Report: Far-right's rise risks eroding European unity

Former DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr: The fate of the BWCA is in Minnesota's hands

Variety

From “Lion of the Sky” by Laura Purdie Salas, illustrations by Mercè López. Copyright © 2019 by Millbrook Press, an imprint of Lerner Publishin

10 new picture books by Minnesota writers to add to your child's shelf

Summer is coming: 4 great Twin Cities patios to try right now

With two big dogs and a shady yard, mud season lasts all summer

Nearly a dozen baby bison expand herd at Mankato's Minneopa State Park

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Minneapolis Sgt. Shannon Barnette responds to Damond shooting scene

Minneapolis Sgt. Shannon Barnette responds to Damond shooting scene

Officer's bodycam video shows officer talking with Noor after shooting

Officer's bodycam video shows officer talking with Noor after shooting

Cellphone video by bicyclist passing scene of Noor shooting

Cellphone video by bicyclist passing scene of Noor shooting

Officer reporting to Damond shooting scene

Officer reporting to Damond shooting scene

Politics

Lawmakers returned to the State Capitol on Friday for a special session.

Deal looks to put special session back on track for finishing early Saturday

'I'm done with that': Pelosi tries to tone down Trump feud while in Twin Cities

Trump order sets up potential clash with CIA

Fight over wolf hunting in Minnesota is heating up again

Nation

Floodwater from the Mississippi River covers a road near West Alton, Mo., on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Bodies in submerged Missouri vehicle bring storm toll to 9

SpaceX launches 60 little satellites, with many more to come

Faked Pelosi videos, slowed to make her appear drunk, spread across social media

Unceasing Midwest rains add to the wettest 12 months ever in the United States

World

British Prime Minister Theresa May reacts as she makes a speech in the street outside 10 Downing Street in London, England, Friday, May 24, 2019.

May to quit as party leader June 7, opening race for new PM

Utah climber, 4 others die on Mount Everest

Minnesota Zoo's African rhino program pays off, half a world away

Abe ready to give Trumps a royal welcome in Japan

Wolves

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) hit a basket over Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) in the second half.

Towns misses out on All-NBA selection, $32 million in raises

Leonard scores 35, Raptors beat Bucks 105-99 for 3-2 lead

Hartman: Wolves owner Taylor a big booster for hiring Saunders as coach

Listen: What can we expect from the Ryan Saunders coaching era?

Wild

Mike Modano played 20 seasons for the Stars franchise, and had his number retired in 2014.

Wild hires Mike Modano as executive adviser

Wild missed out on wide open playoffs at worst possible time

Bruins hoping to win Stanley Cup, join Boston's title parade

Blues beat Sharks, march on to Stanley Cup Final

Gophers

Gophers coach Jamie Trachsel congratulated outfielder Maddie Houlihan as she rounded third after hitting a solo home run vs. LSU.

Houlihan's homer helps Gophers settle into NCAA super regional win

Gophers baseball goes late to shut out Iowa in Big Ten tournament

U recruit Ihnen not sure he'll play for German U20 national team

Reusse: Gophers softball eyes Oklahoma City, but not there yet

Celebs

Adam Levine leaving 'The Voice' after 16 seasons

Lawyer: Deal close in Weinstein sexual misconduct lawsuits

C.J.: At least these Triple S Dance Competition daughters didn't dress their dads in drag

File says Smollett couldn't contact brothers after arrest

Inspired

The Kindness Club with Matt Greenhoe, top left, and Ashley Justen, right.

Elk River fifth-graders combat bullying by adding kindness to the curriculum

Students at Apple Valley's School of Environmental Studies win gold for green

A quest to collect stories of kindness has driven her to 39 states (and counting)

For California fire survivors, handwritten recipes offer bittersweet taste of home

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Home sales statewide fell almost 11 percent last year, according to data released Tuesday by the Minnesota Association of Realtors.

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