Minnesota's projected budget shortfall flips to $1.6B surplus
The state budget picture has been brightening as the state has collected hundreds of millions more in tax dollars than anticipated over the past few months.
Mpls. council OKs plan to seek help for Derek Chauvin trial
The Minneapolis City Council approved plans to seek assistance from both community groups and other police departments during the upcoming trial in George Floyd's death.
At conservative gathering, just one litmus test: Loyalty to Trump
Donald Trump is "raring to go" at this weekend's Conservative Political Action Conference.
Gunman kills police K-9 in Duluth in standoff that stretches into afternoon
The dog was rushed to a clinic and died there, according to police.
Dems near relief bill OK by House, ponder wage plan rescue
A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seemed headed toward House passage Friday, even as Democrats searched for a way to revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
Golden Valley startup selling fishing tackle, gear hooks $2.1M in investments
Omnia not only sells the gear, it helps consumers pick out what they need for specific lakes.
Local
2 die in stabbing, triple shooting in south Minneapolis
Charge: Driver in fatal St. Paul hit-and-run fled state for weeks, came back and surrendered
Teen dies in head-on highway crash with street sweeper near Crookston
Longtime criminal jailed, accused of fatally shooting man outside St. Paul bar
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Sports
Hill-Murray pauses girls' hockey, others affected after 3 with COVID symptoms kept playing
Fists of fury: Meek North Stars started historic brawl in Boston 40 years ago today
Vikings mailbag: Expectations for free agency? Potential cuts? Safety options?
The Timberwolves want to play fast. Here's the question: Why?
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Business
Minnesota lawmakers consider matching tax forgiveness on pandemic aid
Golden Valley startup selling fishing tackle, gear hooks $2.1M in investments
Zillow to make cash offers for houses in Twin Cities based on its 'Zestimates'
Stocks wobble between gains and losses as bond yields ease
Opinion
A historic bill for LGBTQ rights, but will the pendulum swing again?
Biden's Cabinet picks face new standards in divided Senate
Citizen Parton: The modesty of a country music and good-cause icon
With trial at hand, grieving Black community must focus on justice, community care
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30 essential Black musicians who defined Minnesota's sound
Green Choice list names vehicles that are least harmful to the planet
Pandemic prompts Minnesotans to make room for grandparents
Guy Fieri the latest celebrity to bring a virtual restaurant to Minnesota
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Patrick Reusse
Reusse: NBA stacked against 'always building' teams like the Wolves
It's cold and depressing as a lowly member of the ABA — the Always Building Association — but it seems to be the Timberwolves' destiny in the most-unforgiving of pro sports leagues.
Jim Souhan
Souhan: Whether star-crossed Woods golfs again is unimportant
If he never plays again, Tiger Woods will remain the most compelling American athlete of the past 20 years for making golf history while bouncing between heroism and villainy.
Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: With Saunders gone, Wolves mess now belongs to Rosas
There is no one but Gersson Rosas to blame if the team doesn't soon show significant improvement. The firing of Ryan Saunders means the team's punching bag has been removed.