Group outbreaks in Minn. bring warnings about Halloween

Students walked down Main Street in costume during the 2019 Halloween parade in Anoka.

— Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune

State health officials encouraged following new CDC guidance that discourages parties and candy handouts while permitting no-contact goody bag giveaways.

Frey's budget envisions 100 fewer police, raises property tax for some

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, right, and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo.

Minneapolis would operate with about 100 fewer police officers than it has planned for in recent years and would increase property taxes for some under a new budget proposal

McConnell, Pelosi dispute Trump, vow peaceful power transfer

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Washing

Congressional leaders from both parties, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, swiftly pushed back Thursday after President Donald Trump declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the Nov. 3 presidential election.

Murder charges: Stearns County mom silenced disabled child's medical device alarm

The woman was booked into jail Wednesday and is being held without bail.

Dismay over Breonna Taylor spills into America's streets

A woman speaks during a protest, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months af

Anger, frustration and sadness over the decision not to charge Kentucky police officers for Breonna Taylor's death poured into America's streets as protesters lashed out at a criminal justice system they say is stacked against Black people. Violence seized the demonstrations in her hometown of Louisville as gunfire rang out and wounded two police officers.

Target will hire 7,400 seasonal workers in Twin Cities for the holidays

Target seasonal hiring will be about the same as last year, but more positions will be in online pickup and delivery.

The Minneapolis retailer says national hiring will remain about equal to last year, at 130,000, but more will be in online pickup and fulfillment roles.

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Listen: Why hasn't Minnesota passed the Equal Rights Amendment?

Neither the U.S. nor the Minnesota Constitutions have amendments addressing gender equality. ERA supporters continue to push for change at the state and federal levels, but they face legal and ideological opposition.

Chinese company says coronavirus vaccine ready by early 2021

A Chinese pharmaceutical company said Thursday the coronavirus vaccine it is developing should be ready by early 2021 for distribution worldwide, including the United States.

24 Minnesota restaurants win Wine Spectator awards

Indoor food truck opens inside Lunds & Byerlys in Eagan

O'Cheeze is in residency for six weeks, until another food truck takes over.

3 key strategies for making weeknight meals stress-free and tasty

Plan ahead, make it fast and don't forget about slow cookers.

Jobless claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000, a historically high figure that shows that the viral pandemic is still squeezing restaurants, airlines, hotels and many other businesses six months after it first erupted.

Has pandemic lockdown led to more domestic violence in Minnesota?

When Minnesota's stay-at-home period started at the end of March, domestic violence advocates feared victims would be in greater danger. Here's what we've learned.

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Daughter and adviser of President Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump participates in the Phoenix Business Roundtable Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Phoenix. (A

Pence, Ivanka Trump will bring law-and-order tour to Minneapolis

Police: Suspected arson levels garage at home with 'Trump 2020' flags

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Benton County

After a 6-month hiatus due to COVID, federal jury trials resume in Minnesota

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The Twins' Jake Cave (60) celebrated with Eddie Rosario (20) after hitting a home run in the fourth inning. Cave belted another in the sixth, and Rosa

Twins take over first place, hold off Tigers 7-6 on Cave's two-homer night

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Target will hire 7,400 seasonal workers in Twin Cities for the holidays

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General Mills continues to grow in pandemic, executives aim to make it last

Wells Fargo CEO sees 'limited pool of Black talent to recruit from'

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Alondra Cano, a City Council member, speaks during “The Path Forward” meeting at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis on June 7.

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