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Marvin Haynes, sentenced to life in 2004 flower shop killing, seeks to overturn conviction

Kevin Reese, founder of “Until We Are All Free,” discussed an evidentiary hearing to free Marvin Haynes at the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday.

— Richard Tsong-Taatariii, Star Tribune

Innocence Project argues that Haynes, now 35, was wrongfully convicted based on faulty eyewitness identification.

Cup Foods owners sue Minneapolis over lost business

Concrete barriers and lawlessness cut their income and crushed their property values, lawsuit alleges.

Chauvin's mother chastises prison officials for keeping family in dark about son's stabbing

One of Derek Chauvin's lawyers said his client's parents "are just upset and disgusted with how everything has transpired in terms of transparency."

$5 billion redo of Mayo Clinic's campus will reshape skyline of Rochester

The project will demolish existing buildings to make way for five others that will offer seamless care for patients.

A year after report of racist police attitudes in Golden Valley, mayor-elect aims to steady city

Roslyn Harmon aims to create opportunities for more open discussion.

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell hires outside law firm to defend against defamation suits

Lindell's previous attorneys recently announced they would have to walk away from the cases because of millions in unpaid fees.

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A Star Tribune photographer captures views of Minnesota from above

When a photographer sets his sights high (and has a drone camera), we are rewarded with views that take our state to new heights. These images show the variety of topography the Land of 10,000 Lakes has to offer.

Wolves fend off Oklahoma City 106-103 after Edwards leaves game with injury

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 32 points for the Thunder but missed a potential tying three as time ran out in the in-season tournament game.

Wild beat Blues 3-1, end losing streak in Hynes' first game as coach

Minnesota snapped the seven-game skid that led to Dean Evason's firing, and John Hynes became just the third coach in Wild history to start 1-0.

Sun Country has charged an online booking fee since 2022; passengers just didn't know it

Budget airlines routinely charge such fees to avoid taxes and thus boost profit.

Kaliakmanis enters transfer portal as Gophers quarterback shakeup continues

One day after Minnesota offered a scholarship to graduate transfer quarterback Max Brosmer, current starter Athan Kaliakmanis announced his intention to leave the program.

Post office in Bemidji was told to prioritize Amazon packages. Chaos ensued.

Mail is getting backed up, sometimes for days. Routes meant to take eight or nine hours are stretching to 10 or 12. At least five carriers have quit, and the post office has banned scheduled sick days the rest of the year, carriers say.

Reusse: How hockey coaches are just like cats

Don't worry much about the departed Dean Evason. Hockey coaches always get second (and third, and fourth) chances.

Vikings will spend bye week figuring out who will be their QB

After Joshua Dobbs struggled in a loss to the Bears, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall are back in the mix to be starting quarterback when Justin Jefferson returns Dec. 10 against the Raiders.