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Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

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Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

Ramstad: Even if Trump pushes us into recession, Minnesota must keep working on its problems

Prices for food could go up in a week if tariffs go into effect

Ramstad: Even if Trump pushes us into recession, Minnesota must keep working on its problems

Prices for food could go up in a week if tariffs go into effect

News & Politics

Tina Smith introduces bill in U.S. Senate to permanently protect BWCA

Though Smith acknowledges it may be difficult to pass, the measure comes at a time when several Senate Republicans have shown a willingness to break from Trump.

Sports

Timberwolves should have been more embarrassed Tuesday than they seemed

Michael Rand

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Twins melted down in their own ways Tuesday night, with both providing some clarity about who they are.

Business

Dow surges 2,600 as US stocks soar in relief after Trump pauses some of his tariffs

U.S. stocks are soaring on a euphoric Wall Street Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he would back off on most of his tariffs temporarily, as investors had so desperately hoped he would.

Business

Ramstad: Even if Trump pushes us into recession, Minnesota must keep working on its problems

Evan Ramstad

The mystery isn’t whether Minnesota will get hurt, but how it will respond.

High Schools

High school girls basketball coach Brian Cosgriff to retire

Health Care

Fairview made money on its health care services for the first time in six years

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Police: Twin Cities parents say pre-K teacher gave kids sleep-inducing gummies before naptime

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Hometown fans have three to-dos to celebrate Hüsker Dü in concert this spring

News & Politics

What’s going on with rent control in St. Paul?

News & Politics

Tina Smith introduces bill in U.S. Senate to permanently protect BWCA

News & Politics

Tina Smith introduces bill in U.S. Senate to permanently protect BWCA

Sports

Timberwolves should have been more embarrassed Tuesday than they seemed

Michael Rand

Sports

Timberwolves should have been more embarrassed Tuesday than they seemed

Michael Rand

Business

Dow surges 2,600 as US stocks soar in relief after Trump pauses some of his tariffs

Business

Dow surges 2,600 as US stocks soar in relief after Trump pauses some of his tariffs

Business

Ramstad: Even if Trump pushes us into recession, Minnesota must keep working on its problems

Evan Ramstad

Business

Ramstad: Even if Trump pushes us into recession, Minnesota must keep working on its problems

Evan Ramstad

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Inmate death at Red Lake jail under investigation

Bemidji

Inmate death at Red Lake jail under investigation

The 52-year-old was found dead last week and his family is calling for accountability.

Agriculture

Slaughterhouse cleaning company that illegally hired minors loses pork plant contract in Austin, Minn.

Agriculture

Slaughterhouse cleaning company that illegally hired minors loses pork plant contract in Austin, Minn.

St. Cloud

St. Cloud voters soundly approve $65M in upgrades at aging Apollo High School

St. Cloud

St. Cloud voters soundly approve $65M in upgrades at aging Apollo High School

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Inmate death at Red Lake jail under investigation

Bemidji

Inmate death at Red Lake jail under investigation

The 52-year-old was found dead last week and his family is calling for accountability.

Greater Minnesota

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St. Cloud

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Duluth

Evicted tenants of Minnesota trailers deemed unsafe for human life settle with owner

Duluth

Minnesota high school dean extradited to Georgia, charged with ‘obscene internet contact with a child’

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Smithsonian leader stands tall as Trump targets ‘anti-American ideology’

Commentaries

Smithsonian leader stands tall as Trump targets ‘anti-American ideology’

“Our job is to educate, to challenge, to make a nation better.”

Columnists

Rash: The virtue and necessity of immigration

John Rash

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Rash: The virtue and necessity of immigration

John Rash

Commentaries

Act now before Wisconsin-style judicial elections cross the border

Commentaries

Bobby Joe Champion and the case for blind RFPs

Commentaries

Smithsonian leader stands tall as Trump targets ‘anti-American ideology’

Commentaries

Smithsonian leader stands tall as Trump targets ‘anti-American ideology’

“Our job is to educate, to challenge, to make a nation better.”

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Act now before Wisconsin-style judicial elections cross the border

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Timberwolves should have been more embarrassed Tuesday than they seemed

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Weather

Douglas: Tornado drills Thursday, but just light rain outside

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Review: The toxic ‘Mean Girls’ touch down at St. Paul’s Ordway Center for some worship and laughs

Rohan PrestonCritic / Reporter

Sports

Sports

Timberwolves should have been more embarrassed Tuesday than they seemed

Michael Rand

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Twins melted down in their own ways Tuesday night, with both providing some clarity about who they are.

High Schools

High school girls basketball coach Brian Cosgriff to retire

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Gophers men’s basketball lands San Jose State transfer Robert Vaihola

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Food & Culture

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New bar brings pimento cheese poppers and Giggle Water to Edina

Eat & Drink

New bar brings pimento cheese poppers and Giggle Water to Edina

The owners of Mr. Paul’s Supper Club will open Carnival Bar April 17.

Eat & Drink

Peek inside the new Minneapolis restaurant taking over Betty Danger’s

Eat & Drink

Peek inside the new Minneapolis restaurant taking over Betty Danger’s

Stage & Arts

Review: The toxic ‘Mean Girls’ touch down at St. Paul’s Ordway Center for some worship and laughs

Rohan Preston

Stage & Arts

Review: The toxic ‘Mean Girls’ touch down at St. Paul’s Ordway Center for some worship and laughs

Rohan Preston

Eat & Drink

New bar brings pimento cheese poppers and Giggle Water to Edina

Eat & Drink

New bar brings pimento cheese poppers and Giggle Water to Edina

The owners of Mr. Paul’s Supper Club will open Carnival Bar April 17.

News & Politics

News & Politics

What’s going on with rent control in St. Paul?

Newer buildings might be exempted from limits on rent increases, but the City Council may soften the blow to renters with new tenant protections.

News & Politics

Tina Smith introduces bill in U.S. Senate to permanently protect BWCA

Twin Cities Suburbs

Carver County commissioner to serve one year probation in domestic assault case

Bemidji

Inmate death at Red Lake jail under investigation

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Fairview made money on its health care services for the first time in six years

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Fairview made money on its health care services for the first time in six years

Operating profit show major financial turnaround for the Minneapolis-based health system.

Economy

The latest on the effects of Trump’s tariffs on Minnesota

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The latest on the effects of Trump’s tariffs on Minnesota

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Delta stock soars as tariff pause announced, despite concerns about traveler sentiment

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Delta stock soars as tariff pause announced, despite concerns about traveler sentiment

Health Care

Fairview made money on its health care services for the first time in six years

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Fairview made money on its health care services for the first time in six years

Operating profit show major financial turnaround for the Minneapolis-based health system.

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In poignant video, Jim Brandenburg talks about source of his talent — and a photo unlike any other

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Review: The toxic ‘Mean Girls’ touch down at St. Paul’s Ordway Center for some worship and laughs

Hometown fans have three to-dos to celebrate Hüsker Dü in concert this spring

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Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Minneapolis Fed’s Kashkari says focus should be on keeping inflation down as tariffs unfold

Ramstad: Even if Trump pushes us into recession, Minnesota must keep working on its problems

Prices for food could go up in a week if tariffs go into effect

Minneapolis Fed’s Kashkari says focus should be on keeping inflation down as tariffs unfold

Ramstad: Even if Trump pushes us into recession, Minnesota must keep working on its problems

Prices for food could go up in a week if tariffs go into effect

Tina Smith introduces bill in U.S. Senate to permanently protect BWCA

Tina Smith introduces bill in U.S. Senate to permanently protect BWCA

Timberwolves should have been more embarrassed Tuesday than they seemed

Timberwolves should have been more embarrassed Tuesday than they seemed

Dow surges 2,600 as US stocks soar in relief after Trump pauses some of his tariffs

Dow surges 2,600 as US stocks soar in relief after Trump pauses some of his tariffs

Ramstad: Even if Trump pushes us into recession, Minnesota must keep working on its problems

Ramstad: Even if Trump pushes us into recession, Minnesota must keep working on its problems

High school girls basketball coach Brian Cosgriff to retire

Fairview made money on its health care services for the first time in six years

Police: Twin Cities parents say pre-K teacher gave kids sleep-inducing gummies before naptime

Hometown fans have three to-dos to celebrate Hüsker Dü in concert this spring

What’s going on with rent control in St. Paul?

Tina Smith introduces bill in U.S. Senate to permanently protect BWCA

Tina Smith introduces bill in U.S. Senate to permanently protect BWCA

Timberwolves should have been more embarrassed Tuesday than they seemed

Timberwolves should have been more embarrassed Tuesday than they seemed

Dow surges 2,600 as US stocks soar in relief after Trump pauses some of his tariffs

Dow surges 2,600 as US stocks soar in relief after Trump pauses some of his tariffs

Ramstad: Even if Trump pushes us into recession, Minnesota must keep working on its problems

Ramstad: Even if Trump pushes us into recession, Minnesota must keep working on its problems

The Latest

Trump hits back with a 125% tariff in escalating trade war with China

4 charged after Virginia shooting that killed 3, authorities say

Peek inside the new Minneapolis restaurant taking over Betty Danger’s

Timberwolves should have been more embarrassed Tuesday than they seemed

Fairview made money on its health care services for the first time in six years

What’s going on with rent control in St. Paul?

High school girls basketball coach Brian Cosgriff to retire

Review: The toxic ‘Mean Girls’ touch down at St. Paul’s Ordway Center for some worship and laughs

Tina Smith introduces bill in U.S. Senate to permanently protect BWCA

The latest on the effects of Trump’s tariffs on Minnesota

Hometown fans have three to-dos to celebrate Hüsker Dü in concert this spring

Carver County commissioner to serve one year probation in domestic assault case

Delta stock soars as tariff pause announced, despite concerns about traveler sentiment

Gophers men’s basketball lands San Jose State transfer Robert Vaihola

Prices for food could go up in a week if tariffs go into effect

Inmate death at Red Lake jail under investigation

Police: Twin Cities parents say pre-K teacher gave kids sleep-inducing gummies before naptime

Slaughterhouse cleaning company that illegally hired minors loses pork plant contract in Austin, Minn.

Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek could return to Wild lineup Wednesday night

April tornadoes? No, those sirens are a drill to prep Minnesotans for severe weather

Greater Minnesota

Inmate death at Red Lake jail under investigation

Inmate death at Red Lake jail under investigation

Slaughterhouse cleaning company that illegally hired minors loses pork plant contract in Austin, Minn.

Slaughterhouse cleaning company that illegally hired minors loses pork plant contract in Austin, Minn.

St. Cloud voters soundly approve $65M in upgrades at aging Apollo High School

St. Cloud voters soundly approve $65M in upgrades at aging Apollo High School

Inmate death at Red Lake jail under investigation

Inmate death at Red Lake jail under investigation

Tolkkinen: Rural Minnesota showed up for Hands Off protests on Saturday. What does it mean?

This pre-K program has a surprising benefactor — and so much success others may try it

Evicted tenants of Minnesota trailers deemed unsafe for human life settle with owner

Minnesota high school dean extradited to Georgia, charged with ‘obscene internet contact with a child’

Opinion

Smithsonian leader stands tall as Trump targets ‘anti-American ideology’

Smithsonian leader stands tall as Trump targets ‘anti-American ideology’

Rash: The virtue and necessity of immigration

Rash: The virtue and necessity of immigration

Act now before Wisconsin-style judicial elections cross the border

Bobby Joe Champion and the case for blind RFPs

Smithsonian leader stands tall as Trump targets ‘anti-American ideology’

Smithsonian leader stands tall as Trump targets ‘anti-American ideology’

Act now before Wisconsin-style judicial elections cross the border

Bobby Joe Champion and the case for blind RFPs

Strib Voices

Timberwolves should have been more embarrassed Tuesday than they seemed

Douglas: Tornado drills Thursday, but just light rain outside

Review: The toxic ‘Mean Girls’ touch down at St. Paul’s Ordway Center for some worship and laughs

Sports

Timberwolves should have been more embarrassed Tuesday than they seemed