Minneapolis public safety commissioner says he lacks staff to transform public safety
Nearly a year after his arrival, Cedric Alexander says critics should let him do his job.
Minnesota Department of Human Services to be broken up after years of scrutiny
The agency's massive Direct Care and Treatment division will spin off into its own agency, taking its nearly 5,000 employees with it.
Metro Transit experimenting with free fares on two bus routes to win back riders
Advocates cheer the concept, but others wonder how cities will be able to pay for free transit.
Stone Arch Bridge visitors divided over July 4th weekend night closures
Many questioned the decision to close the Minneapolis landmark to pedestrians from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the holiday weekend. City officials say the call was made in response to community requests and chaotic incidents last year.
For some St. Paul tenants, rent control falls short
Market conditions and limited enforcement mean many see rent increases above 3%.
Participant in prolific Minneapolis smartphone theft ring sentenced to nearly 9 years
Prosecutors say the sometimes violent robbers stole phones from dozens of people near bars for nearly a year, siphoning their transaction apps of money totaling more than $275,000.
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Sports
Scoggins: Black hockey players see new path to college, step forward for players of color
Twins edge Orioles 1-0 behind Bailey Ober's latest gem, Joey Gallo's home run
Reusse: 20 years after 'that putt' to win U.S. Open, Lunke is super busy supermom
Neal: In ugly Orono hockey brawl, it's the kids who lost — again
Business
Ramstad: Minnesotans can soon legally smoke pot but not light fireworks
Elon Musk imposes daily limits on reading posts on Twitter
Beleaguered iMedia files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Minnesota's economy gained speed at the start of 2023
Opinion
Common ground scarce in divided states of America
Rural vet shortage requires solutions
Mike Thompson: LGBTQ at the Supreme Court
Readers Write: Scott Jensen, World's Fair, vehicle killings, priest shortage
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Souhan: From winning games to drawing fans, Aurora keep exceeding expectations
Another sellout and victory sends them into the USL W playoffs undefeated for the second straight season.
Myron Medcalf
Medcalf: An apology was in order, Mayor Frey
Why did it take a federal investigation into Minneapolis police conduct to confirm for city leaders what Black Minneapolitans have been saying for years?
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Reusse: 20 years after 'that putt' to win U.S. Open, Lunke is super busy supermom
Edina's Hilary Lunke was the best story in professional golf 20 years ago. Today, she's hustling to keep up with a busy family and only rarely showing off those wicked short-game skills.
Politics
The 2024 Republican presidential field keeps growing. So why aren't there more women?
Minnesota Department of Human Services to be broken up after years of scrutiny
One year after Roe ruling, what's the status of abortion access in Minnesota's border states?
Cannabis tax, free school meals among new laws taking effect today
Nation
Baltimore block party shooting leaves 2 dead and 28 injured, including 3 critically hurt, police say
Are you confronting a big medical bill? Attack it with a plan — and these tips
What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions
Affirmative action for white people? Legacy college admissions come under renewed scrutiny
World
France has a 5th night of rioting over teen's killing by police amid signs of subsiding violence
Russia launches the first drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days and all are shot down
UK police have new expanded powers to crack down on protests
Australia is the first country to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelics
Curious Minnesota
Why is Minnesota such a hotbed of professional wrestling?
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Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?
Did teenagers 'riot' when the Beatles stayed in downtown Minneapolis in 1965?
Celebs
UK press watchdog finds a tabloid column about hate for Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, was sexist
Hollywood's actors may join its writers on strike. Here's why
Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning 'Little Miss Sunshine' actor, dies at 89
Van Gundy, Kolber, Rose and Young are among roughly 20 ESPN personalities laid off
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