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Protesters demand extension of eviction moratorium – even as Walz extends it
The governor will formally extend the COVID-19 peacetime emergency at a special legislative session.
Velodrome at National Sports Center in Blaine comes down after 30-year run
Officials with a state cycling nonprofit said they hope to replace the 30-year-old bike-racing facility with a new track elsewhere in the metro area.
Statewide mask mandate begins just as COVID-19 confirmed in all Minn. counties
The order from Gov. Tim Walz about face mask use indoors generated mixed reactions from merchants and customers.
After a steamy day, Minnesotans have another stormy night
Tornado warnings were popping up again around 10 p.m., after a number early tonight. Friday night's storms downed power lines and trees and triggered two house fires in the metro area.
With FEMA aid to rebuild from riots denied, state looks elsewhere
As Minnesota leaders pondered their next steps, it's not yet clear what other sources of funds they may tap.
Retiring city manager oversaw Chanhassen's dramatic growth
In his 34 years working for the city, Todd Gerhardt saw its population more than triple. Now it's time to retire.
U receives $1 million to provide mobile health care
The program, to launch in Minneapolis with the donation from Otto Bremer Trust, will help at-risk populations.
Fireworks won't soar over Lake Minnetonka at Excelsior this year
Viral pandemic interrupts more than a century of lakeside celebrations.
Mankato bar owner defends efforts to avoid spread of COVID-19
Steve Wegman, owner of the 507, said he's invested in masks, gloves and cleaning supplies and taken many other steps to protect the health and safety of both customers and employees since Minnesota bars and restaurants reopened at limited capacity this month.
Fergus Falls man dies in motorcycle crash
A 45-year-old Fergus Falls man died Friday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 94 in Wilkin County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.The man,…