Minnesota's projected budget shortfall flips to $1.6B surplus

Minnesota economists are projecting a surplus of $1.6 billion for the next two-year budget.

— Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune

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

Izai Dominguez with Hansen Bros. Fence added barbed wire to the chain-link fence, concrete barriers and concertina wire public buildings in downtown M

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

Former President Donald Trump plans to use Sunday, the final day of the Conservative Political Action Conference, for his first public speech since le

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

St. Louis County sheriffs were armed with rifles and grenade launchers as they maintained a perimeter and attempted to force the gunman out of his hou

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 Fishing co-founders CEO Matt Johnson, Dan Wick and Chris Morgal in the company's 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Golden Valley. (Provided by

Omnia not only sells the gear, it helps consumers pick out what they need for specific lakes.

Curious Minnesota
What happens to all of the de-icing fluid sprayed on planes at MSP airport?

Due to our cold winters, MSP is one of the busiest airports in the country for de-icing operations. Delta uses more than 1 million gallons of fluid each season.

Hill-Murray pauses girls' hockey, others affected after 3 with COVID symptoms kept playing

The three players, who later tested positive for the virus, showed ''complete disregard'' for school policy, a letter to hockey families said.

Green Choice list names vehicles that are least harmful to the planet

Consumer Reports lists the most environmentally friendly cars.

Minnesota reports 1,156 new COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths

More than 800,000 Minnesotans have received first doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

Pandemic prompts Minnesotans to make room for grandparents

Concerns about child care, finances and family togetherness have accelerated the trend to multigenerational living.

Members who broke with polygamous sect buy former compound in South Dakota

A compound in South Dakota's Black Hills that was owned by a secretive polygamous sect has been sold at auction to three former members who broke with the sect years ago.

Third US vaccine could raise question: Which shots are best?

The nation is poised to get a third vaccine against COVID-19, but because at first glance the Johnson & Johnson shot may not be seen as equal to other options, health officials are girding for the question: Which one is best?

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Minneapolis police officers investigated a fatal stabbing on the city’s south side on Thursday afternoon.

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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The Hill-Murray girls’ hockey team, ranked No. 3 in Class 2A, has shut down its program until March 8 after three players tested positive for COVID-

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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Juan Salinas powder-coated decorative heat vents last week at JIT Powder Coating in Farmington. JIT used a $550,000 PPP loan to pay 60 employees for 1

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

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Democratic members of the U.S. House held LGBTQ and transgender pride flags outside the Capitol after the passage of the Equality Act on Thursday, Feb

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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