House panel getting Trump taxes

Former President Donald Trump announces a third run for president as he speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. The Treasury Department says it has complied with a court order to make available Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee.

— Rebecca Blackwell, Associated Press file

The Treasury Department said Wednesday it has complied with a court order to make former President Donald Trump's tax returns available to a congressional committee.

Walz signals openness to revived Sanford-Fairview merger

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz during an interview Wednesday in St. Paul expressed openness to the proposed merger of Fairview Health Services and Sanford Health.

— Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune

The two health systems tried to combine in 2013, but the deal fell apart after resistance from Minnesota political leaders.

Minneapolis Public Schools projects 'fiscal crisis' within 5 years

Interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox, pictured in a file photo, said this week that the Minneapolis Public Schools current financial path “is not sus

The district's enrollment continues to drop and the pandemic relief money it used to balance its budget will sunset in 2024.

New map reclaims Ojibwe names in northern Minnesota

An excerpt of a new handmade map that details the traditional realm of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa in northern Minnesota, along with original Ojib

The map details the traditional realm of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, the Zagaakwaandagowininiwag, or the "people of the big forest."

Mpls. council committee overrides critics, approves proposed police oversight commission

Audience members responded Wednesday as the Minneapolis City Council’s public health and safety committee voted to recommend approval of the proposa

Most speakers at a public hearing denounced the proposal to revamp the civilian police oversight process.

Minnesota adds 2 'debilitating' conditions for medical cannabis

Medical cannabis products containing THC are available in Minnesota to patients with qualifying health conditions. The list of conditions will expand

Reviews find medical evidence to support use of cannabis to manage obsessive-compulsive disorder and irritable bowel syndrome.

Searching for a senior home? A new tool helps Minnesotans screen out unsafe providers

Kristine Sundberg, executive director of Elder Voice Advocates, called for heightened oversight of senior care facilities at a legislative hearing in

The website is a collaboration of elder advocates and the state Department of Health.

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Vikings' Booth will miss rest of season; Darrisaw still sidelined

The medical staff decided to fully repair rookie cornerback Andrew Booth Jr.'s knee meniscus injury, shutting him down for the season. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw remains out with a concussion.

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U.S. gas prices plunge toward $3 a gallon as demand drops worldwide

An unexpected holiday gift, the cost of gasoline is falling so fast that it is beginning to put real money back in the pockets of drivers.

Minnesota cities trying to take back the dark

Growing "dark sky" movement aims to reclaim starry skies

Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79

Christine McVie, the British-born Fleetwood Mac vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player whose cool, soulful contralto helped define such classics as "You Make Loving Fun," "Everywhere" and "Don't Stop," died Wednesday at age 79.

Jason Hackett to join KARE's 'Sunrise' team

He will co-anchor the morning show along with Alicia Lewis and Guy Brown.

Hundreds of Twin Cities vehicles towed after snow emergencies

The season's first snow emergencies in Minneapolis and St. Paul made for a stressful and financially painful day for hundreds of drivers who didn't move their vehicles.

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Tow truck traffic was steady at the city’s impound lot in Minneapolis on Wednesday. A ticket and tow cost drivers nearly $200 — and the time to go

Hundreds of Twin Cities vehicles towed after snow emergencies

Facing workplace investigation, Mower County sheriff to temporarily step back from duties

Northern long-eared bats added to endangered species list

Met Council adopts policy to better address risks and expenses of future transit projects

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Injured Vikings defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson watched Thursday’s game against the Patriots from the sidelines.

Tomlinson nearing a welcome return to the Vikings defense

U football stars Ibrahim, Schmitz named first-team All-Big Ten

Wild to face top goal scorers, but have one of their own in Kaprizov

Vikings' Booth will miss rest of season; Darrisaw still sidelined

Business

Walz signals openness to revived Sanford-Fairview merger

Powell: Fed to keep rates higher for longer to cut inflation

Searching for a senior home? A new tool helps Minnesotans screen out unsafe providers

Stocks rally after Fed chair signals slowdown in rate hikes

Opinion

Semi-automatic rifles are seen at Coastal Trading and Pawn, in July in Auburn, Maine.

Time to reinstate assault weapons ban

Editorial counterpoint: Camera cops: Something's wrong with this picture.

Editorial cartoon: Jeff Koterba on inflation

Readers Write: Speed cameras, presidential primaries, environment and energy

Variety

Santa posed for a photo with Brenda Madrid and son Marcelo, 6 months, as dad Sergio took a photo at Holidazzle in Loring Park in Minneapolis.

22 Twin Cities area holiday light shows and tree lightings add splendor to the season

Jason Hackett to join KARE's 'Sunrise' team

Dayton's 8th floor holiday show figures return, at 50th and France

Decades after Aquavit closed, chef Marcus Samuelsson still has a soft spot for Mpls.

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