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Female inductee in Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame is flying high
Cheri Rohlfing is determined to help others follow in her contrails.
Driver pulled from burning car on I-94 in St. Paul thanks good Samaritans for saving his life
Sam Orbovich, 71, said he is alive because "heroes" rushed to his aid.
73 years later, St. Peter man finally getting Purple Heart
Earl "Sonny" Meyer's family and attorney have been battling bureaucracy for years to recognize his Korean War injury.
The story of Hercules the cat: Rescued in 2022, Target model in 2024
Hercules, the cat with the lovable face, now appears on cartons of Target brand kitty litter.
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Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids
We in Minnesota are about to witness the legions of fans from two under-represented communities who flock to see "Pili Power."
At St. Olaf College, talking about death is on this 'cafe' menu
College officials are embracing a student-led effort to ponder one of life's biggest mysteries.
Old newspaper boxes become life-savers as Twin Cities self-serve dispensaries
Jim Barrett and Andrew Kamin-Lyndgaard of Minneapolis created Little Free Libraries for naloxone and fentanyl testing strips as part of a growing effort to expand access to the overdose-reversing medicine.
Xcel's proposed automatic bill credit could save low-income households in Minnesota $450 a year
The company would enroll people in certain census areas based on income metrics and energy bills to help make energy costs just 4% of the household's income.
Meet the West Sider taking the helm at Neighborhood House, helping new arrivals find a better life
Since arriving from Iowa in 1990, Janet Gracia has dedicated herself to St. Paul's West Side.
Yuen: Why do people forgive? It's messy, complex and 'the best form of self-interest'
Forgiving may seem syrupy or saintly, but it's much more complicated, says a journalist now touring the Midwest.
Minnesota beach makes Travel and Leisure's top beaches in the country list
It was cited for its "ocean locale" feel.
Minnesota's Northfield is named one of best places to live in U.S.
Money, the personal finance publication, has long compiled the list of U.S. communities that offer strong quality of life by a variety of measures. Enjoy those bragging rights, Northfield.
Mpls. man behind mysterious wooden benches wants folks downtown to take a load off
In downtown Minneapolis, places to sit for a spell tend to be few and far between. A part-time woodworker decided to take matters into his own hands.
Good Samaritans rescue driver from fiery I-94 crash in St. Paul
No injuries were reported in the wreck, though the driver was taken to Regions Hospital for evaluation.
Civil War group honors the last Union veteran buried in each Minnesota county
History buffs hope to 'keep green' the memories of long-forgotten soldiers in blue.
A novel idea: These Minnesota book clubs are silent
Silent Book Club meetings work differently, with folks quietly turning the pages of whatever books they happen to be reading: "I hated assigned reading in school."
Local
Minneapolis teachers union to vote on strike authorization
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district selects new superintendent
'He was about community': Scores memorialize north Minneapolis entrepreneur Sammy McDowell
Shove of one resident by another at assisted living center in Hugo being investigated as homicide
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Sports
Reusse: There's no doubt Finch is the right coach for the Wolves
Scoggins: Worried about costly trade up in draft for QB? Vikings bosses shouldn't be.
Al Shaver, voice of the North Stars, dies at 96
Mark Craig's mock draft: QBs, trades and the Vikings take . . .
Business
St. Cloud warehouse lays off hundreds of workers as Publishers Clearing House downsizes
Fairview sees financial upturn despite $189M operating loss last year
Longtime downtown Fargo staple Zandbroz Variety closing in June
Ramstad: Health care is a tough arena for AI to make a difference
Opinion
In Minnesota, statistical gloom amid the hope of a progressive-led boom
Taiwan policy must be a campaign issue
Editorial cartoon: Anything but the news
Readers Write: State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, pro-Palestine protests, Third Precinct
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TV review: Bon Jovi documentary goes down in a blaze of boredom
Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others bring us gorgeous new picture books
Pulitzer Prize-winning Minneapolis author Louise Erdrich announces new book
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Scoggins: Worried about costly trade up in draft for QB? Vikings bosses shouldn't be.
If the Vikings on Thursday night draft a quarterback who becomes a star, you won't remember what they paid to get him.
Jennifer Brooks
Minnesota state senator's burglary arrest puts private family drama in the election year spotlight
Public waits to learn more after state Sen. Nicole Mitchell was arrested in a relative's home.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: There's no doubt Finch is the right coach for the Wolves
Chris Finch is a finalist for NBA Coach of the Year, but he brings more to the table than just victories, including lessons learned in faraway places.
Laura Yuen
Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids
We in Minnesota are about to witness the legions of fans from two under-represented communities who flock to see "Pili Power."
Politics
Minnesota Senate GOP files ethics complaint against Sen. Nicole Mitchell
Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
Minnesota TikTokers react to app's ban in the U.S.
Investigator says Trump, allies were uncharged co-conspirators in plot to overturn Michigan election
Nation
Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
Columbia University cites progress with Gaza war protesters after encampment arrests
USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time
World
TikTok may be banned in the US. Here's what happened when India did it
Rush hour chaos in London as 5 military horses run amok after getting spooked during exercise
Italy halts loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art following dispute over 'Doryphoros' sculpture
Teenage girl arrested after a student and 2 teachers were stabbed at a school in Wales
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Celebs
Summer Movie Guide: Virtually all the movies coming to theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and was unfairly fired
Video shows Alec Baldwin smacking phone away from woman demanding he say 'Free Palestine'
Inspired
Female inductee in Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame is flying high
Driver pulled from burning car on I-94 in St. Paul thanks good Samaritans for saving his life
73 years later, St. Peter man finally getting Purple Heart
The story of Hercules the cat: Rescued in 2022, Target model in 2024
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Brides trade boozy parties for wellness retreats
They're opting for massages and hiking in place of dancing and drinking.
Andover High School teacher leads effort for more understandable driver's tests
Amna Kiran took notice and pushed to change Minnesota law after a student failed multiple times in 2019.
Shop the curbs for free on Trash to Treasure Day in White Bear Lake
City and White Bear Lake Township residents are encouraged to put items they don't need on the curb on April 27 for others to take for free.
Brooks: A tale of 124 hoarded Minnesota cats has at least a hundred happy endings
As animal abuse cases soar, Minnesotans trek to the Animal Humane Society to offer neglected animals loving new homes.
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.