elections
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.
6 Edina residents explain why they're running for the Hennepin County Board
A special primary April 30 will narrow the field from six to two before a special election May 14; they'll represent a district that includes Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Wayzata and other west metro communities.
GOP battle for nomination in Minnesota's Second District in Congress could head to August primary
The race has bitterly divided Republicans over who is best to take on DFL incumbent Rep. Angie Craig this fall.
Local
St. Paul partnership brings trust, opportunities to troubled Karen youth
Minneapolis reaches $150k settlement with eyewitness of George Floyd's murder
Florian Chmielewski, former senator and Funtime Band accordion player, dies at 97
Sexually transmitted diseases in Minnesota are down, but HIV and newborn syphilis cases are up
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Sports
Vikings' strategy in aggressive first round: 'minimizing regret'
Totino-Grace's Joe Alt is taken fifth overall by the Chargers in the NFL draft
Scoggins: Third draft's the charm for Vikings' Adofo-Mensah
Five home runs, including two by Julien, power Twins past White Sox
Business
Immigrant workers sue Minnesota vegetable farm for shorted pay, 'deplorable' conditions
AG Ellison calls on UnitedHealth to provide more help in cyberattack
Xcel profits after job cuts, but Texas wildfire costs could be 'adverse'
Room & Board transfers ownership to employees with stock plan
Opinion
The best direction for gender care after the Cass Review
Turn off cellphones in state's classrooms
The tale of two cities' assessed property values
Thoughts from the Star Tribune's new community engagement director
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Variety
6 Minnesota breweries win medals at 2024 World Beer Cup
An infamous heist put this North Woods town in the global spotlight. Nervous breakdowns and Hollywood deals ensued.
Caitlin Clark helps KARE 11 and Fox 9 reporters bond with their daughters
'A Year With Frog and Toad' closes a chapter at CTC
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Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Third draft's the charm for Vikings' Adofo-Mensah
After two years of inconsistent drafting, the Vikings GM was calculated and aggressive by trading up twice to get his men.
La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: McCarthy mania sweeps through Vikings draft party
Thousands of Vikings fans at U.S. Bank Stadium were excited to learn the identity of the team's quarterback of the future.
Jim Souhan
Souhan: In 7 possessions, Wolves' defense reaches new level
Here's how the Wolves shut down the Suns at the beginning of Game 2, a combination of preparation, anticipation and effort that needs to continue as the playoff series shifts to Phoenix for Game 3 on Friday.
Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Trailblazing sonar will be in thousands of boats for opener
The futuristic "forward-facing sonar" is here and becoming much more common in Minnesota boats. One impact: Releasing fish might become necessary as catch rates improve.
Politics
911 transcript gives more detail of Sen. Mitchell's alleged burglary
New TV ad rails against Minnesota abortion ballot initiative that hasn't passed the Legislature yet
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
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear
USC cancels graduation ceremony and dozens are arrested on other campuses as anti-war protests grow
Body found in Iowa farm field confirmed as that of trucker who went missing in November
World
Venice tests a 5-euro entry fee for day-trippers as the Italian city grapples with overtourism
US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role
2 military horses that broke free and ran loose across London are in serious condition
Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government to take power
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?
Celebs
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
After 4 decades in music and major vocal surgery, Jon Bon Jovi is optimistic and still rocking
Correction: Emhoff-Ashley Judd-Suicide Prevention story
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
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73 years later, St. Peter man finally getting Purple Heart
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Puerto Rico Republicans award Trump all 23 of their delegates
Puerto Rico's Republican Party held a district assembly on Sunday and awarded former President Donald Trump all 23 of their national delegates.
Conservatives in Otter Tail County have been fighting for years, with no end in sight
A recent flare-up over precinct caucuses is the latest in a string of battles between local party officials and a group of grassroots activists.
Jill Biden rallies women, teachers for the Biden-Harris ticket in Bloomington speeches
She spoke to women at a brewery and then addressed Education Minnesota's annual convention.
Legal Marijuana Now Party fights to keep its major party status before Minnesota Supreme Court
The DFL Party filed a petition arguing LMN failed to meet legal requirements to be certified as a major party.
Tell us: How have Biden's student loan relief proposals affected you?
Biden's latest proposal would reduce debt for millions of Americans. It comes months after his first attempt at widespread debt cancellation.
How the Star Tribune is covering the 2024 election
Our mission this election cycle is to provide the facts and context you need. Here's how we'll do that.
Campaign check: Emmer falsely claims Biden chose Easter for Trans Day of Visibility
Emmer's posts also said the president banned children from using religious symbols at the White House egg art contest, but that happened under Trump as well.
How Wisconsin could decide the 2024 presidential election
Already considered a presidential swing state in recent elections, Wisconsin is considered one of just a handful of battleground states in the 2024 presidential election.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, Don Samuels prepare for closely watched DFL primary rematch
Samuels hopes to pull off an upset after losing by about 2 percentage points in the 2022 primary; Omar says that contest was an "anomaly" and this one won't be as close.
Biden campaign staffs up in Minnesota with three top hires
The Democrat's presidential campaign now has a state director and two senior advisers.
