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Second man indicted in ruby slippers theft from Judy Garland museum
Owner Michael Shaw was reunited with the memorabilia and turned it over to an auction house. Now, the Grand Rapids museum will appeal to legislators to buy the slippers.
A ravenous beetle now threatens Minnesota's North Woods
The emerald ash borer has been found in north-central Minnesota, showing the bugs' ability to adapt to cold, in a state with more ash trees than any other.
What to know about the controversy on Duluth's Park Point
Kathy Cargill bought her first property three years ago.
Goodhue turns back defending champ, wins Class 1A title
The Wildcats held down Mountain Iron-Buhl standout Jordan Zubich and got strong production from their own star, Elisabeth Gadient.
Missing 3-year-old boy found safe in northern Minnesota; 36-year-old woman arrested
An Amber Alert for the pair was canceled about 90 minutes after it was issued.
Lakeside Ely home in North Woods lists for $2 million
The property on Burntside Lake has a sauna, dock and private beach.
Pine County is now Minnesota's fastest growing as the state population remains stable
The state's population of 5,737,915 last year was up 0.4% from 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau said.
Duluth awarded crucial grant to study its divisive interstate
Advocacy groups want the downtown section of I-35 dismantled.
Boundary Waters will now look up to another as world's largest dark sky sanctuary
Some in Minnesota whose focus is on the skies are supportive: the more dark skies, the better.
Lab results show significant helium levels at drill site that would be Minnesota's first
One firm advising the Canadian company Pulsar Helium said it was the highest concentration of the gas it had ever seen.
Fire near Split Rock Lighthouse leads to evacuation
The historic structure was untouched by the blaze.
Iron Range family starred for one basketball team; next generation stars for another
Moments of March: The Lamppa family was the foundation of a small school that no longer exists. This year, the Lamppas were key to another school's state tournament run.
Unique mapmaker of state's wild places turns attention to Itasca State Park
Keith Myrmel is bringing his signature, handcrafted style to a map for Itasca State Park, Minnesota's oldest and one of its most popular.
Local
Group home rental licenses: Tool for oversight or discrimination?
Still waiting on big solar, but St. Paul's Highland Bridge embracing green all over
Will Gov. Walz reassign prosecution of trooper Londregan to AG Ellison?
A wrongful conviction casts doubt on former Ramsey County medical examiner's methods. It's not the first time.
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Sports
Closer Duran sidelined by injury; DeSclafani likely to miss season
Why was it so important for Vikings to trade for another 1st-round pick?
After Wild use Marc-Andre Fleury exclusively, Filip Gustavsson will get another chance
25 players everybody wants. That's the All-Metro boys basketball team.
Business
Minnesota Energy Alley aims to support entrepreneurs tackling the state's climate issues
With the Better FAFSA still in limbo, here's what to do as college decisions loom
Ramstad: Readers defend local control of housing, question weather data
UnitedHealth says it's doled out $2B to health care providers after cyberattack
Opinion
Allow more Minnesotans the 'public option' of MinnesotaCare
'Human composting' should be legal
Editorial cartoon: The Russian election
Readers Write: Uber and Lyft, 2024 election, Israel/Hamas, Park Point in Duluth
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Variety
Before finale, get to know Daisy Kent, the bubbly Minnesotan on 'The Bachelor'
Gavin Kaysen's Demi earns global recognition
Macalester grad Danai Gurira breaks down that game-changing 'Walking Dead' spin-off episode
Jeff Lynne's ELO to say goodbye with only their second Twin Cities concert in four decades
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The Cy Young winner needs a team, and the Twins pitching staff suddenly needs a boost.
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Souhan: Two coaches who struggled at U win spots in March Madness
Richard Pitino and Dan Monson, who struggled before leaving Minnesota for schools in lesser conferences, have teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. How should Gophers fans feel about that?
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Souhan: Critical QB test for Vikings GM is fair and career-defining
Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah now sits on the hottest seat in Minnesota sports, and that seat no longer features a safety belt.
Politics
Minn. offers free public school tuition. Now private colleges want help for their students, too.
Minn.'s 'uncommitted' vote on Super Tuesday could be warning sign to Democrats in the fall
Trump granted clemency to Medicare fraudsters before vowing to cut entitlement program abuse
Lawmakers spent big to keep Minnesota nursing home in private hands. It didn't work.
Nation
Trump's lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million civil fraud judgment
Crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as consumers cut back on pandemic-era hobbies
United Airlines CEO tries to reassure customers that the airline is safe despite recent incidents
EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
World
Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
Report says famine is 'imminent' in northern Gaza as Israel launches another raid on main hospital
Gambia lawmakers refer the debate on female genital cutting to more committee discussions
Three teens detained over gruesome murder of 13-year-old classmate, sparking debate in China
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Celebs
David Breashears, mountaineer and filmmaker who co-produced Mount Everest documentary, dies at 68
Model and actor Cara Delevingne's Los Angeles home is destroyed in fire
Vice President Harris, rapper Fat Joe team up for discussion on easing marijuana penalties
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Annandale sisters, born deaf, win contest with cochlear implant idea
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Hers and his: Miss and Mr. Basketball finalists are revealed
The girls winner will come from a group of six seniors, and five players remain in contention for the boys honor.
Lack of snow intensifies wildfire risk in Superior National Forest
The national forest has the highest risk in the eastern United States for wildfire, the USDA says.
Boys basketball state champions will make defense as top seeds
Wayzata in Class 4A and Totino-Grace in 3A are positioned atop the brackets. Breck is No. 1 in 2A and Cherry in 1A.
High seeds only: Girls basketball favorites are finalists at state
Providence Academy and Albany in Class 2A and Goodhue and Mountain Iron-Buhl in 1A advanced to Saturday's championship games.
Who made state in boys basketball? The list of 32 is complete.
The brackets and seeds will be revealed Saturday, and the quarterfinals will begin Wednesday.