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Sex offenders at Moose Lake launch hunger strike
The hunger strike is an escalation of a weekslong protest over long confinements.
Charges: Stare-down turns to man fatally stabbing dad, setting home ablaze near Le Center
The dead man's brother said the father and son had not been getting along lately.
Plant physiologist Harold Wilkins, who domesticated alstroemeria in U.S., dies at 87
In a year of canceled traditions, Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is 'a bright spot'
Other dog sled races have been canceled, but the North Shore's Beargrease marathon will start Sunday, albeit with some modifications.
St. Paul Chamber adopts diversity program eliminated by Wilder
Wilder Foundation eliminated nine programs in 2020 budget cuts.
North metro city weighs ban on 'targeted' residential protests
Measures in the North Metro follow August protest outside the Hugo home of Bob Kroll.
2 admit setting fires at Minneapolis Target HQ amid riot over false rumor
The rumor was about a police officer killing a Black man.
Wisconsin revenue projections jump by $1.2 billion
Wisconsin state government's financial future brightened Tuesday after analysts released projections that show the state should collect $1.2 billion more in tax revenue by mid-2023 than estimated in November.
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Medcalf: For far too long, voices of Black women in fight for justice have been ignored
Throughout the history of the movement for equality, Black women have been denied the recognition they've deserved.
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Brooks: University of Minnesota students learn the comfort of sharing comfort foods
In the bleak early days of the pandemic, as Americans cocooned themselves in jigsaw puzzles, half-sewn face masks and bubbling tubs of sourdough starter, student…
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Judge bans some Chauvin incidents, Floyd's prior arrest from testimony
George Floyd's arrest by Minneapolis police in a 2019 drug case and an aggravated robbery conviction from Texas cannot be used at trial.
Wisconsin Senate votes to repeal Wisconsin mask mandate
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to repeal Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, despite warnings from virtually every sector of the health care community that doing so would impair efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Feds pin months of armed carjackings in Twin Cities on 6 suspected gang members
The prosecution alleges that the defendants pulled off their crimes for the financial benefit of their gang in order for them to carry out shootings and assaults against their rivals.
Baseball gathers behind home plate to honor Hammerin' Hank
Brian Snitker choked back tears as he remembered Hank Aaron's affection for those who didn't possess his unparalleled talent on the baseball field.
Pharmacist charged in COVID-19 vaccine case to plead guilty
A Wisconsin pharmacist accused of trying to spoil dozens of vials of COVID-19 vaccine is facing 20 years in prison after he agreed Tuesday to plead guilty in federal court, prosecutors said.
St. Paul Mayor Carter seeks reelection
Campaign touts his 'unapologetic equity agenda.'