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Sammy McDowell, celebrated owner of Sammy's Avenue Eatery on the North Side, dies
Long a fixture of the north Minneapolis community, McDowell opened the sandwich and coffee shop in 2012.
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.
Two new female Minnesota Supreme Court justices come with strong public defense backgrounds
Gov. Tim Walz elevates Court of Appeals Judge Theodora Gaïtas and Stearns County Judge Sarah Hennesy.
First trial in Feeding Our Future case underway as jury selection begins
More than a dozen potential jurors were interviewed Monday from a pool of 1,000 people summoned.
Minnesota to take the pulse of the Mississippi River, from the headwaters to Iowa border
State regulators will study the health of Minnesota's entire 650-mile stretch of the river this year.
Robbinsdale shelter-in-place alert accidentally sent countywide
Authorities say Hennepin County mistakenly sent out a shelter-in-place alert countywide that was supposed to be sent to only one block in Robbinsdale for a domestic incident.
Long recovery ahead for 'gentle giant' burned in deadly Mpls. crash; driver charged
Jon Seas suffered burns over 30% of his body.
This could be the windiest April ever in Minnesota
Wind gusts of 30 mph or higher have been recorded on all but two days this month. It could be the windiest April of all time.
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BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
Jim Souhan
Souhan: Wolves fans made Game 1 special. Now bring on Game 2.
The playoff opener was performance art, the kind of event that creates and rewards fans, bolsters optimism and banishes traditional Minnesota pessimism. "It was awesome," Chris Finch said
Curt Brown
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.
Curious Minnesota
Why do so many Minnesota homeowners get free roofs after a hailstorm?
What are the financial pros and cons of retiring in Minnesota?
Introducing the Curious Minnesota Collection. Every question we've answered — now in one place
How did Faribault become home to Minnesota's deaf and blind academies?
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DFL state senator charged with first-degree burglary in break-in at stepmother's home
Sen. Nicole Mitchell told police she broke into the home to get her late father's belongings, charges say.
In heated western Minn. GOP congressional primary, outsiders challenging incumbent
U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach has a solidly conservative voting record. But Steve Boyd, a Christian conservative who has never held public office, is gaining traction as an outsider.
Driver pulled from burning car on I-94 in St. Paul thanks Good Samaritans for saving life
Sam Orbovich, 71, said he is alive because "heroes" rushed to his aid.
House fire on rural property north of St. Cloud claims man, 76
There's been no word of a cause for the blaze at the home in rural Benton County.
Showdown over DEI programs threatens Anoka-Hennepin schools budget
Conservative board members say they will veto the budget unless the district drops several DEI measures, spurring protests.
Is the east side the best side in high school baseball? Poll has an answer.
Yes, Wayzata is No. 1 in the Star Tribune Metro Top 10. But where does the balance of power swing (or miss) in the Twin Cities and suburbs?