Thousands of Minnesotans cross state lines for COVID-19 vaccine
Uncertainty about when COVID-19 vaccine shots will be available has given rise to a booming new form of travel, known as "vaccine tourism." More than 15,000 Minnesotans have left the state to get vaccines elsewhere.
Chauvin trial judge's decision on 3rd-degree murder charge overturned
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a trial judge was wrong to refuse reinstating third-degree murder against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. The case goes back to District Judge Peter Cahill.
Senate works through night with virus aid on path to passage
The Senate worked through the night and past sunrise Saturday on Democrats' showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after a deal between leaders and moderate Sen. Joe Manchin on emergency jobless benefits broke a logjam that had stalled the package.
'Miracle' hockey star Pavelich found dead in treatment facility
The pride of the Iron Range was found mentally ill by a court after he was charged with beating a neighbor.
Minnesota to address racial and ethnic inequities in COVID-19 vaccinations
COVID-19 vaccinations for Minnesota's Black, Hispanic and Asian populations lag behind shots given to the state's white population. The information comes from 10 large health care systems.
St. Cloud man accused of raping girl at knifepoint at high school basketball game
The 19-year-old faces one felony count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
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Neal: Minnesota should join other states, open doors to pro sports fans
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Freedom recedes worldwide — including here
Remove state's vaccine query on sexual orientation
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Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Teammates' memories of Pavelich date to Iron Range, UMD and Olympics
"This is tough for all of us," said Buzz Schneider, an Olympic linemate of Mark Pavelich, the former hockey star who was found dead Thursday at a mental health treatment center.
La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: Minnesota should join other states, open doors to pro sports fans
Nearly 30 teams across the NHL and NBA are allowing a small number of fans into arenas. Why not in Minnesota?
Jim Souhan
Souhan: Under all that losing is a potential bright future for Wolves
The Wolves right now are a bad team playing as badly as ever. But assuming that their losing ways are predestined ignores the realities of modern sports.