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Stillwater outdoor educator turns nature nerdery into TikTok gold
Angie Hong's upcoming book, to be released this summer, guides readers through the St. Croix River valley
Man sentenced to 20 years in fatal Woodbury graduation party shooting
All other suspects in the crime have been sentenced.
Hudson teacher charged for alleged sexual contact with 11-year-old student
A judge has barred the St. Paul woman from contact with minors as her case continues.
White House environmental official tours PFAS-site in Lake Elmo
Visit follows new EPA rule that sets enforceable limits on contamination in drinking water.
Prep Athletes of the Week: No barrier slows Minnetonka hurdler
Senior Claire Kohler, fastest in the state and defending Class 3A champion in two races, finds ways to deal with the stress she causes herself.
Change at the top looms in high school softball rankings
Farmington's victory over Rosemount will weigh heavily. Meanwhile, Randolph stands strong at 14-0 in Class 2A.
Baseball Metro Top 10 features perfect teams and charging challengers
Three undefeated programs and three climbing toward the top stand out in the weekly ranking.
Stillwater to host dinner on Historic Lift Bridge
The May 18 public dinner will be held as a grand opening celebration for the city's new Chestnut Plaza, located immediately west of the bridge.
Could a big week for St. Paul's Union Depot hint at a brighter future?
This week, Union Depot celebrated the announcement of a second daily Amtrak train to Chicago and the opening of Choo Choo Bob's Train Store in the quiet landmark.
'I'm a living miracle.' Tommies athlete goes from broken bones to broken record
Anna Swanson was removed from a demolished car last year with a shattered pelvis and broken spine. Doctors thought her athletic career could be over. This year, she set a school record for the University of St. Thomas track team.
Medcalf: Sen. Mitchell case reveals grace gap for the powerless
Empathy for people's struggles should be extended to all.
St. Paul neighbors working to upend St. Thomas arena construction
Opponents fear snarled traffic, air quality issues from thousands of cars.
Minnesota Innocence Project seeks records in murder case that hinged on embattled medical examiner's testimony
The Great Northern Innocence Project cites "rising concerns" over testimony in other cases involving former Ramsey County Medical Examiner Michael McGee.
Midwest Mountaineering alum opens outdoor store to fill void
Lake State Mountaineering offers paddling and climbing supplies for Minnesota outdoors enthusiasts.
Gophers are finding their golfers at Minnesota high schools
Three of the state's top boys players have committed to the U, and the top-ranked girls player will join her successful sister on the U roster.
Randolph calls reasons for losing STA hockey job 'lame excuses'
Mike Randolph was let go by St. Thomas Academy after finishing last season tied for most wins by a Minnesota high school hockey coach. He vows to be coaching somewhere else next season.
Peter Hall, architect and preservationist, dies at 82
He helped kick-start renovation along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
A new team resides atop the boys lacrosse rankings
Bloomington Jefferson is 7-0, with a win over power Benilde-St. Margaret's, and ranked No. 1, but No. 5 Prior Lake awaits.
Clash of No. 1 and No. 2 powers coming in girls lacrosse
Benilde-St. Margaret's, ranked first for the fourth week in a row, will play second-ranked Lakeville South on Thursday.
Roseville to residents: Stop flushing those 'flushable' wipes
The city is warning that baby and personal hygiene wipes advertised as flushable are actually clogging up city sewer systems — and could lead to big bills for homeowners.