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Southeast Minnesota farm tour touts soil and water conservation practices
Nonprofit, soil and water conservation districts work with farmers to organize the nine-farm Soil Health Farm Tour.
Property at former St. Paul golf site is now for sale
Hillcrest, the former St. Paul golf course, has been rezoned for housing and light industrial manufacturing.
Minnesota schools add seizure safety measures to help children with epilepsy
The "Seizure Smart Schools" requirements approved by the Legislature are aimed at raising awareness about seizure first aid.
Maple Grove investigators suspect arson in massive greenhouse fire over weekend
Investigators have identified five juveniles as "persons of interest," a police statement read.
Fleet Farm accused of negligently selling guns to straw buyers
Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing in Hennepin County District Court. At least one of those guns acquired in such a "straw purchase" was used in a 2021 shootout at Truck Stop bar in St. Paul
Judge denies St. Paul food provider's effort to rejoin meals program
The Education Department terminated Partners in Nutrition's participation in May amid an FBI investigation into broader alleged fraud in the program.
Second Congressional District candidate Paula Overby dies
She is the second Legal Marijuana Now candidate running for the seat to die shortly before an election in recent years.
Gunshot victim found in north Minneapolis alley dies 2 days later
No arrests have been announced, and police have offered no initial indication of a motive.
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BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
Myron Medcalf
Medcalf: Join us for our anti-racism book club talk about late author's prophetic lessons
Octavia E. Butler's writings — suggesting involving young people and connecting through our shared humanity — are key to curing societal ills.
Jennifer Brooks
Brooks: Jack Jablonski gives Minnesota another gift
When someone comes out to you, say "thank you," says a school equity coordinator.
Curious Minnesota
How many Native American boarding schools were there in Minnesota?
What happens to hazardous waste Minnesotans bring to drop-off facilities?
What happened during the takeover of the Minnesota State Capitol in 1937?
The voyageurs helped power Minnesota's historic fur trade. Who were they?
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Officers who shot man allegedly wielding sword in North Branch ID'd
Bullets and less-lethal rounds fired by the officers struck the 31-year-old man, who is expected to survive his injuries.
Birk, Flanagan want voters to weigh what they bring to ticket
Minnesota's lieutenant governor candidates differ greatly in style, substance.
Photos: Minnesota Harvest Horse Show
The Minnesota Harvest Horse Show runs from October 4-9 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Coliseum in Falcon Heights.
Pickup driver who died in crash west of Twin Cities was former Glencoe fire chief
The crash occurred on Hwy. 212 in McLeod County.
Charges: 2 masked men among 3 who ambushed ATM technician in Edina, fled with $112K
Two were arrested in separate locations later that day.
Scenic North Shore road closing for emergency repairs
Erosion is cracking the road, pushing the slope into the lake, but it's unwelcome news for leaf-peepers.