First shipment of COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Minnesota
The first vaccinations of health care workers are expected next week. On Monday, Minnesota officials reported another 3,026 infections and 18 deaths due to the pandemic.
Electoral College makes it official: Biden won, Trump lost
The Electoral College decisively confirmed Joe Biden on Monday as the nation's next president, ratifying his November victory in an authoritative state-by-state repudiation of President Donald Trump's refusal to concede he had lost.
Minnesota business coalition plans to defy Walz shutdown order
Loose-knit group of about 160 businesses committed to reopening early.
Legislators pass COVID-19 relief package for businesses, workers
The $242 million deal will funnel grants directly to bars, restaurants and entertainment venues that Gov. Tim Walz ordered closed for four weeks in mid-November as a second wave of COVID-19 cases hit the state.
Trump says Barr resigning, will leave before Christmas
Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump's staunchest allies, is departing amid lingering tension over the president's baseless claims of election fraud and the investigation into President-elect Joe Biden's son.
Twin Cities man among Proud Boys followers in D.C. is stabbed, police say
He was among four stabbed in amid clashes among pro-Trump and anti-Trump demonstrators.
Local
Trees that once fed Duluth paper mill could become tinder for wildfires
Violinist Leah Ottman, who played with many Twin Cities musicians, dies at 33
Marianne Anderson, an elementary school teacher who lived an epic love story, dies of COVID-19 at 89
Prosecutors: No charges in pawn shop killing during George Floyd unrest
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Sports
Getting-acquainted Timberwolves thumped by Memphis
Scoggins: Fleck will get special treatment – and that's the right call
Gophers looking ahead only to Wisconsin game, not bowl berth
No. 16 Northwestern women turn over Gophers
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Business
Maple Plain-based Proto Labs CEO Vicki Holt will retire March 1
Minnesota's TCF will merge with Ohio bank, give up its name
Twin Cities Auto Show moving to State Fairgrounds
North Dakota oil production not likely to improve for months
Opinion
Profiles in fealty: MN GOP delegation fails to defend democracy
The Biden administration: Policy ideas that could bridge the divide
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Despite health warnings, some are self-quarantining so they can gather for Xmas
Minneapolis' Modist Brewing and hip-hop duo Run the Jewels partner on new beer
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Souhan: It may be time for Vikings to get a new kicker. Again.
When a player has one job and loses confidence in the mechanics that allow him to do it well, he leaves you little choice.
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Vikings-Bucs pregame: Being in the presence of greatness
Let's relish the excellence on the field in Tampa: Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and Dalvin Cook are among the best in the NFL.
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Souhan: Which way will the Cousins pendulum swing for Vikings?
Sunday's showdown with one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history might define what has been an up-and-down season.