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After hiring bonanza, tech workers now grapple with layoffs and disillusionment
Companies went on a tech hiring spree in the pandemic, but many of those jobs have since been cut, leaving workers full of regret and disillusionment over the industry's unkept promises.
AG Ellison calls on UnitedHealth to provide more help in cyberattack
Attorneys general in 22 states signed a letter calling the response thus far "inadequate" and questioning if company-owned clinics have received more assistance than others.
Happy Earth Day! Here are some big and small ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Eat less beef. Ride the bus. Turn down the thermostat. For Earth Day, we bring you ideas on how to do your part and reduce your carbon footprint.
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Man gets more than 21 years in gun-battle crash that killed woman on scooter in North Loop
Duluth mayor pledges population growth in the long-stalled city
Police arrest man suspected of invading St. Paul home, raping and robbing woman
Florian Chmielewski, former senator and Funtime Band accordion player, dies at 97
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Scoggins: Adofo-Mensah meets draft night challenge in a big way
Five things to know about new Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy
Vikings take McCarthy, Turner in first-round bid to 'swing for a great player'
Yes, it was a great night for the Vikings at the draft
Business
After ATF ruling, bottom falls out for St. Cloud firearms manufacturer
Immigrant workers sue Minnesota vegetable farm for shorted pay, 'deplorable' conditions
Minneapolis to set up Lake Street Community Safety Center, and wants residents' help to define it
UCare saw $82.1M operating loss last year as patients returned for care
Opinion
Imagine a U.S. with a parliamentary system …
The best direction for gender care after the Cass Review
The tale of two cities' assessed property values
Thoughts from the Star Tribune's new community engagement director
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Variety
Minneapolis couple double down on Uptown with condo renovation with 'relaxing' feel
Minnesota veteran makes 1,000-mile 'gratitude walk' for program that helps vets
An infamous heist put this North Woods town in the global spotlight. Nervous breakdowns and Hollywood deals ensued.
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Neal: McCarthy mania sweeps through Vikings draft party
There was jeering, booing and yelping at U.S. Bank Stadium, where thousands of fans gathered for a Vikings draft party. And then J.J. McCarthy was picked and the mood changed.
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Souhan: These seven plays showcase Wolves' new defensive fire
Here's how the Wolves shut down the Suns at the beginning of Game 2 with preparation, anticipation and effort that needs to continue as the playoff series continues in Phoenix tonight.
Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Adofo-Mensah meets draft night challenge in a big way
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's first two drafts as Vikings GM left a lot to be desired, to put it kindly. But he was up to the challenge Thursday on one of the most important nights in the team's history.
Politics
President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump. Trump says he's ready to go
What we know about the Sen. Nicole Mitchell burglary allegations so far
Minnesota agencies too lax on grant safeguards, legislative auditor finds
Minnesota DFL wants faster clean energy permits, but some are wary of shortcutting public input
Nation
Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's lead witness in hush money trial
As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters, others quickly call the police
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear
A look at the protests about the war in Gaza that have emerged on US college campuses
World
These are the countries where TikTok is already banned
Antony Blinken meets with China's President Xi as US, China spar over bilateral and global issues
Egypt sends delegation to Israel, its latest effort to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role
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Celebs
Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says
Caitlin Clark helps KARE 11 and Fox 9 reporters bond with their daughters
Judge reject's Trump's bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
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Minnesota DFL wants faster clean energy permits, but some are wary of shortcutting public input
Lawmakers promise an effort to cut red tape for clean power won't result in meaningfully less oversight or public involvement.
NASA hears from Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, after months of quiet
NASA has finally heard back from Voyager 1 again in a way that makes sense.
The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon
The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform's China-based owner doesn't sell its stake within a year, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon.
Why you should donate clothing: It (probably) won't end up at the dump
Fast fashion is tough on the climate, but clothes can have second and third lives.
Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders
Apple said it had removed Meta's WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China to comply with orders from Chinese authorities.
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it
The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak, it might be tough to see clearly.
Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package
Legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake won a major boost late Wednesday when House Republican leaders included it in a package of bills that would send aid to Ukraine and Israel. The bill could be law as soon as next week if Congress moves quickly.
Iowa environmental groups ask EPA to step in and protect drinking water
Inspired by a successful campaign in Minnesota, the groups want the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to intervene to prevent agricultural runoff from polluting water in northeast Iowa.
In Australia, 'cats are just catastrophic'
Feral cats take a huge toll on wildlife in a country that has no native felines but is home to many snack-size mammals.
A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities
With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting around.