Lawmakers clash over extension of Walz's emergency powers
The Republican-led Senate approved a resolution to rescind the governor's emergency powers. But the DFL-controlled House is unlikely to follow suit, leaving Walz's pandemic decrees intact at least through the middle of August.
Amid deadly virus, Minnesota advocates renew push for senior care protections
Troubled south Mpls. block calls for help from police, City Hall
Neighbors say this block of S. 18th Avenue near Lake Street has become even less of a priority for the city after the unrest that followed when George Floyd was killed in police custody. They say it's one reason the area stands out as the city's most notorious open-air drug market.
Some Shipt workers plan to walk out because of changed payment model
Service says it will pay workers for "effort" on grocery deliveries; some plan to walk off the job in protest.
'I'm shaking': Black driver in Bloomington pulled over by police, gun drawn — but it was a mistake
Black driver had visions of Floyd's death; Richfield video shows cordial stop.
Mendota Bridge reopens after deputies kill man who led them on pursuit with hostage
Suspect held female victim at gunpoint during unsuccessful negotiations, Carver County sheriff says.
Local
Vacant Lake Street Kmart could become temporary post office
St. Paul man faces charges in melee where 100 shots fired
'18 Infamous Golf Holes' painter Bud Chapman dies at 97
Vets make special session push to expand veterans courts statewide
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Sports
Twins' Buxton carted off field after injuring foot
Evason gets two-year deal to coach Wild, interim label dropped
Washington's NFL team drops 'Redskins' name after 87 years
Scoggins: Wild owner Leipold finally has his man Kaprizov
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Business
Some Shipt workers plan to walk out because of changed payment model
Minneapolis business groups buy into police reform but not dismantlement
Twin Cities hotel workers and owners uncomfortable with uncertain future
Oil firms hurtle toward bankruptcy
Opinion
Trump's shameful Stone clemency
Neel Kashkari, Alan Page: Our push for an education amendment has only gotten more relevant
Editorial cartoon: Bill Bramhall on cancel culture
Readers Write: Mail-in voting, Roger Stone, Ilhan Omar and Antone Melton-Meaux, mask mandate
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The heart of St. Paul's East Side, Payne Avenue is being reborn as an arts district
Farm with custom home in the heart of Maple Grove hits market for $2M
Meet the shop dogs of Minneapolis, from Monty the miniature schnauzer to Ruby, the chocolate Lab
In the 'Land of 10,000 Choirs' coronavirus concerns have Minnesotans singing the blues
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Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Wild owner Leipold finally has his man Kaprizov
It has been five years since the Wild drafted the young Russian star.
Jim Souhan
Souhan: Edmonton Wild could be what's cool this summer
This might seem like a strange time for optimism about the Wild as the NHL season heads toward a restart. But there are reasins to feel good about the team.
Sid Hartman
Hartman: Meyer likely to go straight from Gophers to majors
The Woodbury native has a chance to do something that very few players in the history of baseball have accomplished: Skip the minor leagues
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Politics
GOP gets nervous about holding its convention in Florida
Face masks remain divisive as Walz considers state mandate
Suburban women a challenge for Trump in Minnesota
Amid deadly virus, Minnesota advocates renew push for senior care protections
Nation
Seattle mayor, City Council at odds over 50% police cut
Fire ravages ship for 2nd day; sends acrid haze over city
North Dakota urges court to halt Dakota Access line shutdown
Florida reports largest single-day increase in COVID cases
World
Hong Kong Disney park closes again after new restrictions
In reversal, UK says it will make masks mandatory in shops
Brazil sacks official after soaring June deforestation data
New Zealand opposition leader quits 2 months from election
Curious Minnesota
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Why is Minnesota the last state with 3.2 beer?
Is it true that Minneapolis has a park every six blocks?
Where did the terms 'outstate' and 'Greater Minnesota' originate?
Why do tiny cities like Lauderdale, Landfall and Falcon Heights exist?
Duluth
Duluth considers selling Tiffany windows to address $25M budget gap
DFL tells Duluth senator to 'cease and desist' campaigning that implies endorsement
Construction on Duluth Costco likely to start this fall
Some North Shore visitors trashing trails, campsites
Celebs
Naya Rivera, who rose to fame on TV show 'Glee,' dies at 33
4 charged in Los Angeles death of rising rapper Pop Smoke
Kelly Preston, actor and wife of John Travolta, dies at 57
In libel case, Depp says Heard hit him with 'haymaker' punch
Agriculture
Meatpacking is nearly normal, but workers left to cope with COVID-19's toll
Cargill mapping project in Brazil meant to help control deforestation
Meat shortages reopen a path to smaller slaughterhouses
Meatpacking plants nearly back at capacity, but COVID fallout continues on farms
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