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Trump administration puts Minnesota counties on immigration ‘sanctuary’ watch list

Politics

Trump administration puts Minnesota counties on immigration ‘sanctuary’ watch list

The ramifications of the federal government’s list were not immediately clear.

Politics

Republicans seek to gut federal funding for three Minnesota transit projects

Real Estate

Lake Minnetonka mansion, Minnesota’s most expensive, lists at $55M

News & Politics

Alerts issued as smoke from wildfires makes for unhealthy air in northern Minnesota

Minneapolis

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Vikings, GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah agree to contract extension

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Terzo won’t reopen after devastating flood left it ‘unrecognizable’

Eat & Drink

Terzo won’t reopen after devastating flood left it ‘unrecognizable’

Culture

Afghan allies struggle in Minnesota after funding cuts: ‘What will I do?

Culture

Afghan allies struggle in Minnesota after funding cuts: ‘What will I do?

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Who was Umbrella Man, who smashed windows before ‘first fire’ in 2020 Minneapolis protests?

Curious Minnesota

Who was Umbrella Man, who smashed windows before ‘first fire’ in 2020 Minneapolis protests?

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The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

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The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

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Economy

Northern Minnesota worried recent dip in Canadian visitors portends slow summer

Economy

Northern Minnesota worried recent dip in Canadian visitors portends slow summer

The economy of Cook County, nestled between Lake Superior and the Canadian border, is driven by tourism. A lot of the tourists are from Canada.

Politics

Trump administration puts Minnesota counties on immigration ‘sanctuary’ watch list

Politics

Trump administration puts Minnesota counties on immigration ‘sanctuary’ watch list

Rochester

Rochester finally looks to land $150M apartment building next to Mayo Clinic expansion

Rochester

Rochester finally looks to land $150M apartment building next to Mayo Clinic expansion

Economy

Northern Minnesota worried recent dip in Canadian visitors portends slow summer

Economy

Northern Minnesota worried recent dip in Canadian visitors portends slow summer

The economy of Cook County, nestled between Lake Superior and the Canadian border, is driven by tourism. A lot of the tourists are from Canada.

News & Politics

Uncertainty persists for Minnesota farmers, businesses as courts toggle tariffs

News & Politics

Trump order could affect some 3,000 Chinese students in Minnesota

Greater Minnesota

Northeastern Minnesota wildfires mostly contained, but risk of fire remains

Environment

Xcel lets loose a small army of hungry sheep to keep its solar farm in order

Opinion

Opinion

Editorial Board Cheers & Jeers: Inaction has consequences

Editorial Board

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Editorial Board Cheers & Jeers: Inaction has consequences

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For instance, not finishing state business. Or not advocating for COVID-19 vaccines.

Commentaries

Opinion: Five years after the murder of George Floyd, city still only paying lip service to transparency

Commentaries

Opinion: Five years after the murder of George Floyd, city still only paying lip service to transparency

Readers Write

Readers Write: Vietnam War, Scheels case, ‘Make America Healthy Again,’ international students

Commentaries

Opinion: Voters need the facts about progress in policing

Opinion

Editorial Board Cheers & Jeers: Inaction has consequences

Editorial Board

Opinion

Editorial Board Cheers & Jeers: Inaction has consequences

Editorial Board

For instance, not finishing state business. Or not advocating for COVID-19 vaccines.

Readers Write

Readers Write: Vietnam War, Scheels case, ‘Make America Healthy Again,’ international students

Commentaries

Opinion: Voters need the facts about progress in policing

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Wolves

Neal: It’s time to see what A-Rod and Marc Lore can do

La Velle E. Neal IIIColumnist

Opinion

Editorial Board Cheers & Jeers: Inaction has consequences

Editorial Board

Commentaries

Opinion: Five years after the murder of George Floyd, city still only paying lip service to transparency

Leita Walker and Isabella Salomão Nascimento

Sports

Vikings

Vikings, GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah agree to contract extension

The Vikings signed coach Kevin O’Connell to a new deal in January, but remained in negotiation their general manager, hoping to reach an agreement this offseason.

Vikings

Resetting Vikings’ depth chart, position battles as spring practices begin

Gophers

Gophers football recruiting tracker: Fleck lands key in-state players

Wolves

Neal: It’s time to see what A-Rod and Marc Lore can do

La Velle E. Neal III

Food & Culture

Culture

Afghan allies struggle in Minnesota after funding cuts: ‘What will I do?

Culture

Afghan allies struggle in Minnesota after funding cuts: ‘What will I do?

Abdul Saboor Qaderi received a Special Immigrant Visa, but with major cuts to refugee services, the father of five felt lost trying to build a new life in Minnesota.

Eat & Drink

Terzo won’t reopen after devastating flood left it ‘unrecognizable’

Eat & Drink

Terzo won’t reopen after devastating flood left it ‘unrecognizable’

Music

Never mind the oldies — here are 10 younger acts to see this summer in Minnesota

Music

Never mind the oldies — here are 10 younger acts to see this summer in Minnesota

Culture

Afghan allies struggle in Minnesota after funding cuts: ‘What will I do?

Culture

Afghan allies struggle in Minnesota after funding cuts: ‘What will I do?

Abdul Saboor Qaderi received a Special Immigrant Visa, but with major cuts to refugee services, the father of five felt lost trying to build a new life in Minnesota.

News & Politics

News & Politics

Alerts issued as smoke from wildfires makes for unhealthy air in northern Minnesota

Air quality will reach unhealthy levels, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Politics

Republicans seek to gut federal funding for three Minnesota transit projects

Twin Cities

Man admits fatally shooting Twin Cities man and stuffing body in garbage bin

Minneapolis

Send columnist Eric Roper your Nicollet Mall ideas and questions for a live Q&A

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Games & Comics

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Business

Home Gazing

Bloomington home with luxuries including multilevel pool and theater lists at $3.3M

Home Gazing

Bloomington home with luxuries including multilevel pool and theater lists at $3.3M

Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang refreshed and renovated the 8,400-sqare-foot house.

Real Estate

Lake Minnetonka mansion, Minnesota’s most expensive, lists at $55M

Real Estate

Lake Minnetonka mansion, Minnesota’s most expensive, lists at $55M

News & Politics

Uncertainty persists for Minnesota farmers, businesses as courts toggle tariffs

News & Politics

Uncertainty persists for Minnesota farmers, businesses as courts toggle tariffs

Home Gazing

Bloomington home with luxuries including multilevel pool and theater lists at $3.3M

Home Gazing

Bloomington home with luxuries including multilevel pool and theater lists at $3.3M

Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang refreshed and renovated the 8,400-sqare-foot house.

Outdoors

Environment

Xcel lets loose a small army of hungry sheep to keep its solar farm in order

The sheep grazing is the latest — and biggest — example of a growing movement in Minnesota to improve habitat at solar farms and incorporate agriculture.

Outdoors

So you want to get an e-bike? Here’s what you should know in Minnesota

This Week In Nature

Baby opossums are emerging from their mothers’ pouches

Outdoors

Anderson: Tails wagging, DNR officers’ dogs find lost people and missing evidence

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Canoe, kayak or paddleboard: Your ultimate guide to getting connected to the water in the Twin Cities metro area, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro.

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