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What did — and didn’t — pass during the special session

Breaking

What did — and didn’t — pass during the special session

From a bonding bill to data centers, lawmakers stayed on track and finished their work hours ahead of schedule.

5 takeaways for Minnesota schools from the legislative session

How the most closely divided Legislature in Minnesota history came together to pass a state budget

5 takeaways for Minnesota schools from the legislative session

How the most closely divided Legislature in Minnesota history came together to pass a state budget

Politics

Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

Betty McCollum, the Minnesota Democrat who represents St. Paul and the east metro, and Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary and Forest Lake native, temporarily derailed a hearing over the defense budget.

Greater Minnesota

Ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn seeks dismissal of sex solicitation charge, alleging selective prosecution

He accuses the U.S. Attorney’s Office of singling him out because he was a public office holder.

Vikings

Tight end Josh Oliver, Vikings agree to terms on three-year contract extension

The team has T.J. Hockenson and Oliver, the bulldozing blocker, signed through at least the 2027 season.

Greater Minnesota

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Rangers hiked 11 miles to a remote campground to confirm the deaths.

Minneapolis

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Exhumed Duluth priest gets new resting place as supporters start push toward sainthood

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Minneapolis theater company abruptly postpones cursed Shakespearean tragedy

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Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

Politics

Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

Greater Minnesota

Ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn seeks dismissal of sex solicitation charge, alleging selective prosecution

Greater Minnesota

Ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn seeks dismissal of sex solicitation charge, alleging selective prosecution

Vikings

Tight end Josh Oliver, Vikings agree to terms on three-year contract extension

Vikings

Tight end Josh Oliver, Vikings agree to terms on three-year contract extension

Greater Minnesota

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Greater Minnesota

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

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Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Greater Minnesota

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Rangers hiked 11 miles to a remote campground to confirm the deaths.

Duluth

Exhumed Duluth priest gets new resting place as supporters start push toward sainthood

Duluth

Exhumed Duluth priest gets new resting place as supporters start push toward sainthood

Greater Minnesota

Ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn seeks dismissal of sex solicitation charge, alleging selective prosecution

Greater Minnesota

Ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn seeks dismissal of sex solicitation charge, alleging selective prosecution

Greater Minnesota

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Greater Minnesota

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Rangers hiked 11 miles to a remote campground to confirm the deaths.

Bemidji

Employee who stole 18 guns from northern Minnesota store in gift card scheme is sentenced to prison

Rochester

Union workers at Mayo Clinic Methodist in Rochester approve new contract

Greater Minnesota

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News & Politics

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Opinion

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Lori Sturdevant

Columnists

Sturdevant: Minnesota shutdown averted because DFLers took the lead

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They made a hard sacrifice on MinnesotaCare so that the state will avoid a shutdown.

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Lori Sturdevant

Columnists

Sturdevant: Minnesota shutdown averted because DFLers took the lead

Lori Sturdevant

They made a hard sacrifice on MinnesotaCare so that the state will avoid a shutdown.

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Food & Culture

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15 venues that will make dads feel extra loved on Father’s Day

Things To Do

15 venues that will make dads feel extra loved on Father’s Day

Celebrate with plane rides, horse races, games, cold brews and minigolf.

Eat & Drink

12 deals that will bring dad jokes and savings for Father’s Day

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12 deals that will bring dad jokes and savings for Father’s Day

Stage & Arts

Minneapolis theater company abruptly postpones cursed Shakespearean tragedy

Stage & Arts

Minneapolis theater company abruptly postpones cursed Shakespearean tragedy

Things To Do

15 venues that will make dads feel extra loved on Father’s Day

Things To Do

15 venues that will make dads feel extra loved on Father’s Day

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Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

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Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

Betty McCollum, the Minnesota Democrat who represents St. Paul and the east metro, and Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary and Forest Lake native, temporarily derailed a hearing over the defense budget.

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Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

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Culture

Suzanne Warmanen, Isabell Monk O'Connor and Barbara Bryne as the Weїrd Sisters in Shakespeare's MACBETH, directed by Joe Dowling with set and costume design by Monica Frawley. On the Wurtele Thrust Stage of the Guthrie Theater from January 30 through April 3, 2010.