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Duluth mayor pledges population growth in the long-stalled city
Mayor Roger Reinert said he won't raise taxes next year and will take a tougher stance on panhandling.
Florian Chmielewski, former senator and Funtime Band accordion player, dies at 97
Chmielewski played at his own 97th birthday party at the VFW two months ago.
Minnesota veteran makes 1,000-mile 'gratitude walk' for program that helps vets
Daniel Crawford hiked in honor of 23rd Veteran, a Duluth program that turns trauma triggers into positive vibes.
An infamous heist put this North Woods town in the global spotlight. Nervous breakdowns and Hollywood deals ensued.
The reporter who dug up the dirt, the museum head who took the heat and the community forever changed by the ruby slipper theft.
Two stalled Duluth housing projects move ahead
Together, the projects will add more than 250 apartments to city's inventory.
Minnesota beach makes Travel and Leisure's top beaches in the country list
It was cited for its "ocean locale" feel.
Minnesota to close state park on Iron Range, turn it back into a mine
A reclamation company wants to find usable iron in the waste pilings at Hill Annex Mine State Park in Calumet, Minn.
Wildlife agency: Sturgeon won't go on endangered species list
In a decision welcomed by Minnesota's fishing community and the DNR, the Fish and Wildlife Service said it won't list lake sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act.
U.S. Steel won't get exception to pollution rules that protect wild rice, MPCA says
The company had asked the state to raise limits for sulfate in Hay Lake, downstream of its Keetac taconite plant.
Minnesota tourism rebounds: Here's where people visited
Top destinations include the Grand Casino in Mille Lacs County, the Mall of America and downtown Duluth.
30 days in jail for ex-school choir director in northwestern Minnesota who sexually assaulted girl
The judge chose not to impose a three-year sentence.
Charges: Man fatally stabbed woman in neck outside downtown Duluth bar after closing time
Gunfire erupted immediately afterward, according to the charges.
Legislators scramble to create tax, environmental plan for Minnesota's first helium operation
State and local officials fear Canadian-based Pulsar could move ahead with its northeastern Minnesota project and use gas from under state land without paying royalties.
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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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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
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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
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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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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.
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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.
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President Joe Biden tells Howard Stern he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump
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
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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
Most drivers will pay $15 to enter busiest part of Manhattan starting June 30
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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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Caitlin Clark helps KARE 11 and Fox 9 reporters bond with their daughters
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Plea deal caps jail at 5 months for man whose 3-year-old found gun, fatally shot self in Hinckley home
Judge will decide in June whether to accept the terms, which include dismissing manslaughter counts.
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.
Want to celebrate 4/20? Here are 33 weed-themed events across Minnesota.
Wherever you are in the state, chances are there's one near you.
State parks reservation system going through another round of changes
Electronic notifications and stronger enforcement of the no-show policy are in effect this year, with plans to close a loophole in the system on track for 2025.
Trail section at one of Minnesota's most beloved spots closing for rehab
The Superior Hiking Trail path high above Bean and Bear lakes is part of a rebuild that begins next month. Another popular section will close in September.