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Kathleen Stewart of Minneapolis said Hennepin Healthcare COVID-19 Home Monitoring made all the difference as she received assurance from her doctor al

Kathleen Stewart of Minneapolis, shown with her granddaughter, said the Hennepin Healthcare COVID-19 Home Monitoring program made all the difference as she received assurance from her doctor along with changes in her supplemental oxygen and medication.

— DAVID JOLES • Star Tribune

Hennepin Healthcare offers daily contact with health care providers to reassure patients at home during their infections.

State economic forecast shows $641M budget surplus for '20-21

The Minnesota Legislature met in special session Monday, July 13, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn.

A $1.3 billion shortfall is forecast for the next budget cycle.

'Staggering' surge in violent carjackings continues across Minneapolis

A neighbor’s surveillance camera captured the sound of shots fired as a pair of suspects attempted to carjack a woman in south Minneapolis on Nov. 2

Such attacks were up 537% compared with last November, worrying residents.

In 'swift, decisive and serious' action, St. Paul police chief fires officer who shot, wounded man

St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell, Mayor Melvin Carter and other officers stood at the podium as body camera footage played at a news conference Tuesd

Body camera footage of the shooting was released later Tuesday.

Rochester superintendent apologizes after plagiarizing Thanksgiving message to staff

Michael Muñoz lifted passages from several sources in letter to staff.

Trump has discussed with advisers pardons for his 3 eldest children, Giuliani

From left, Lara Trump, Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Tiffany Trump applaud as President Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech f

Trump has told others that he is concerned that a Biden Justice Department might seek retribution against the president by targeting the oldest three of his five children.

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Twins could be ready to move on from Rosario

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The pandemic makes it harder for newcomers to make friends in clannish Minnesota

Social distancing and remote work make it even more difficult to make new friends.

Pohlad-owned Go radio stations sold to Christian music nonprofit

The hip-hop outlet Go 95.3 FM and rock station Go 96.3 will change formats early next year.

MSHSL readies for restarting winter sports, state tournaments

With youth sports on hold, a league task force has proposed a Dec. 21 start date and drawn up a draft "road map'' for winter state tournaments after canceling all such events in the fall.

One person unaccounted for after fire at Maple Grove commercial building

Minnesota radio host resigns after bullying another DJ on the air

Aaron Imholte had been with WHMH-FM in Sauk Rapids since 2014.

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Instead of sitting out the pandemic winter, Stillwater — reflected Tuesday in the St. Croix River — has decided to decorate and plan low-key outdo

With rink, ice maze, ice-cream social, Stillwater hopes to light up pandemic winter

Rochester superintendent apologizes after plagiarizing Thanksgiving message to staff

Construction on Enbridge pipeline begins as new lawsuit filed to delay $2.6B project

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Power-hitting Eddie Rosario might have played his final game for the Twins.

Twins could be ready to move on from Rosario

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Transfer Sissoko finally ready to show off her talent for Gophers

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Andrew Witty helped WHO on vaccine development and distribution.

UnitedHealth executive returns after COVID-19 vaccine work

Cargill argues in front of Supreme Court in child labor case

Construction on Enbridge pipeline begins as new lawsuit filed to delay $2.6B project

Minnesota considers new lease on defaulted mining project in Nashwauk

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Mayor Jacob Frey spoke at a press conference at City Hall in Minneapolis about how he did not agree with a proposal by several city council members to

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Stephanie Rerych moved to Minneapolis last winter. She was hoping to explore the Twin Cities just as the pandemic hit. Now she’s struggling to meet

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Pohlad-owned Go radio stations sold to Christian music nonprofit

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Scoggins: Kicking in glass ceilings made for a November to remember

Girls all over this country were inspired when kicker Sarah Fuller took the field for Vanderbilt to open the second half of Saturday's game with another piece of sports history.

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