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Minneapolis-based Questscope helps earthquake victims in Syria
Questscope, affiliated with Minneapolis-based Alight, is assisting Syrian villages after the deadly Feb. 6 earthquake.
Science Museum blames budget shortfall for latest layoffs
The St. Paul museum laid off 15 people last week in the latest round of layoffs, citing COVID-related revenue losses.
Foshay Tower observation deck touts panoramic views of Minneapolis year-round
Go to one of the city's most iconic buildings for the view; stay for the story behind it.
State's food shelves seek boost as demand rises to record
Across Minnesota, food shelves are rallying for donated food and cash this month to help them meet the demand from a growing number of Minnesotans in need.
These are the 50 defendants charged in the Feeding Our Future fraud case in 2022
Ten additional defendants were charged March 13, bringing the total to 60.
Legislation would offer tax incentive encouraging charitable donations
The Charitable Act, introduced this month by 11 senators including Sen. Amy Klobuchar, would allow taxpayers who take the standard deduction to deduct some charitable donations.
Minnesota Historical Society employees win pay boost in tentative contract agreement
The union contract, one of the first to be negotiated by a Minnesota nonprofit, will need approval by workers.
Lt. Gov. Flanagan to assume state's top job Monday while Walz has colonoscopy
Gov. Tim Walz will briefly transfer power Monday to Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan while he's undergoing a colonoscopy, and he's expected to be back to work Tuesday.
Farmington teen dies in car crash
Rodrigo Leon Dooley died after a collision in Vermillion Township, west of Hastings.
Plymouth police investigate fatal shooting
One man was killed in the shooting late Saturday at a Plymouth home.