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Jan. 1, 1889: How a great newspaper is made
The average issue of the TRIBUNE is eight pages, containing 56 columns. Every night for such an issue there are picked up from the type cases 458,528 letters!
Jan. 1, 1889: What does a managing editor do?
More than a century ago, the managing editor at a "great morning paper like the Tribune" had a great many responsibilities. He spent a few hours each day just opening mail, dictating letters, fending off job applicants and pacifying "cranks," all without the aid of an iPad. The Tribune explains:
Dec. 21, 1981: Met Stadium's violent goodbye
In a column given prominent play on the front page of the Minneapolis Tribune, Joe Soucheray captured the senseless hooliganism that took hold after the final Vikings' final game at Met Stadium on Dec. 20, 1981.
Oct. 31, 1957: No masking their Halloween delight
Let's hope Minneapolis Tribune photographer Earl Seubert had plenty of candy on hand when these cheerful "trick-and-treaters" leaned through his storm door to face his camera.
Sept. 11, 1945: Sid Hartman's first column
Hartman's first bylined column, "The Roundup," appeared in the Minneapolis Daily Times, tucked away with the agate type on the bottom of the Daily Times' second sports page. The lead story on the front page that day: "Tojo Shoots Self as U.S. Officers Attempt His Arrest."
Feb. 27, 1921: An electrifying infographic
This odd map of the United States may seem at first glance to be a cubist artist's conception of the familiar geographical outlines of our country, but it has a strictly utilitarian purpose. It is known as the map of the "electrical United States" and pictures graphically the number of household users of electricity in each state.
Freezing drizzle has motorists slipping, sliding, crashing
Light fog and freezing drizzle moved into the metro area and the result has been scores of wrecks and spin outs.
Minnesotans inspired by Somali-Canadian journalist killed in terrorist attack
Somali-Canadian activist went back to broadcast "the other side of Somalia."
St. Paul hires its first Somali-American firefighters
For Mohamed Daoud and Abdi Warsame, the job is more than joining the St. Paul Fire Department — it is also being at community gathering places to talk about their jobs.
Somalia beckons back those who left, ambassador says in Mpls.
Ambassador Ahmed Isse Awad says skilled workers and investment are needed for country's "rebirth."
Speaker asks if Democrats deserve the black vote in Minneapolis speech
In Mpls. speech, Candace Owens urged an exit from the Democratic Party.
Transgender Honduran awaits her asylum case in Twin Cities suburbs
Such refugees face unique threats — but also can make a strong case to stay.
Brooklyn Park Liberian congregation celebrates Trump's 'miracle' decison
In recent weeks, the Rev. Francis Tabla saw uncertainty in the eyes of the congregation before him at Ebenezer Community Church. On Sunday, their faces…
Jennifer Brooks
Previously as a Star Tribune reporter, Brooks covered the State Capitol and the Minnesota congressional delegation in Washington.
In an effort to end health care disparities in Minn., Children's Hospital hires diversity specialist
James Burroughs wants to address Minnesota's health care disparities.
Nolan frustrated as he exits Congress, calling it 'dysfunctional'
U.S. representative said demands to raise money, lack of influence took a toll later in his career.
Ilhan Omar's influence already expanding in Congress
Incoming House member takes on leadership role in party's biggest block.
New East Bush Lake Road ramp to I-494 may open to drivers by Friday
Bloomington motorists have waited a long long time - 58 years to be exact - for a ramp leading from East Bush Lake Road to westbound Interstate 494, and the wait is nearly over.
Weekend I-35W closure in Minneapolis will be last of the year
Drivers can plan on more weekend closures in the spring as the $239 million I-35W downtown-to-Crosstown project continues until 2021. In a shred of good news, MnDOT will reopen ramp access from northbound I-35W to 5th Avenue on Monday.
Minnesota is sending big freshman class to Congress
Minnesota's five new representatives are replacing members with 42 years of accumulated seniority and several influential committee assignments. "The more seniority you have, the bigger difference you're able to make," said retiring Rep. Rick Nolan.