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New Rochester school district's strategic plan hailed as major improvement

The Rochester Pubilc Schools Board and district officials review the district’s new strategic plan Tuesday, June 21, 2022, inside the Edison Adminis

More data, research, goals included in the guide, which grew from a single page to 134.

Fired workers sue Mayo Clinic over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Mayo Clinic’s Gonda Building in Rochester.

More than two dozen former workers allege the clinic wrongly denied them religious exemptions.

  • Minnesota drops out of COVID-19 high-risk level entirely
  • Experts endorse Moderna COVID-19 shots for kids ages 6 to 17
  • UnitedHealthcare, Mayo Clinic reach network agreement for Medicare Advantage patients

Some Minnesota cities enact watering restrictions amid 'abnormally dry' conditions

Heat and a lack of rainfall in June has pushed the metro area and several counties in central Minnesota into the “abnormally dry” category.

No watering restrictions yet in Minneapolis or St. Paul, but some Minnesota cities clamp down on sprinklers amid dry conditions.

  • Storm floods roads, drops near-record rain on central Minnesota
  • Minnesota’s heat waves getting more humid, scientists say

First Indigenous woman crowned Miss Minnesota

Crowned Friday, Rachel Evangelisto is the first Indigenous woman to be Miss Minnesota in the state pageant’s history.

Rachel Evangelisto is set to compete for Miss America in December.

Woman who embezzled $880,000 from Denny's franchisee, Rochester company gets 9 years

She also was convicted in 1998 of stealing $950,000 from another employer.

Missing woman's body found east of Rochester

The Minneapolis woman was last seen in the area May 30.

Winona theater company calls off controversial 'Taming of the Shrew'

William Shakespeare's play led to "difficult, even impossible" moments in rehearsals.

Rochester outpacing Minnesota in jobs recovery, added 1,100 jobs in May

Unemployment still is at a record low in the region.


Local

The Purple Line in the east metro would be the Twin Cities’ ninth bus-rapid transit line when it opens in 2026. The Orange Line (above) began servic

Purple Line bus rapid transit could stop at Century College

How the 'Sesame Street Live' estate became an oasis for veterans
Four people shot at large gathering near Stone Arch Bridge
St. Paul's Arcade Street may be due for makeover

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Sports

Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson worked with Sonny Gray during spring training in Fort Myers, Fla. Johnson has been with the Twins since 2019.

Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson resigns abruptly for college job at LSU

Twins top Rockies, take 2-game division lead behind Buxton's big day
Neal: Aurora is winning games, representing fans, taking a stand
Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time

Business

Dave McNulty sold this cottage on Big Ripley Lake near Shell Lake, Wis., for $27,000 more than the asking price after getting more than a dozen offers

Looking for a lake home in Minnesota this summer? Get in a long line

How to navigate parental leave, no matter your situation
Developer goes with the flow with $20 million makeover of Riverplace
LinkedIn and Home Depot founders tried and tried again until they found success

Opinion

Dmitry Muratov, editor-in-chief of the influential Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, speaks to attendees during auctioning of his 23-karat gold medal o

Russian Nobel laureate's noble act for Ukraine

Needed action on 'forever chemicals'
Fathom this: The president and both parties in Congress, collaborating
Readers Write: Uvalde, abortion, trans inmates, electric cars, Jan. 6 hearings

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    A second location of Cardigan Donuts opened in the IDS Center and debuted the doughnut shop’s new line of ice cream treats.

    Headed downtown for work or play? What's new in dining in Mpls. and St. Paul

    Yuen: Taking your husband's last name doesn't need to be 'til death do you part
    'Gay Pride was invented here': The origins of Pride in the Twin Cities
    Minnesota's community theaters adjust to the times, seek new audiences

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    Patrick Reusse

    Reusse: Visit to Dick Putz Field reveals superb Fairmont battery

    The Cardinals won a Class 2A quarterfinal against Sibley East in St. Cloud, lifted by a pitcher who is a catch-and-shoot hoops standout and a catcher of all-around note.

    Patrick Reusse

    Reusse: McNeely symbolizes Minnesota State Mankato's hockey rise

    A Lakeville North product, Jack McNeely exits the Mavericks program 26 years old and not ready to stop playing the game.

    Patrick Reusse

    Reusse: Cast aside, MSU Mankato now a national power under Hastings

    During the men's college hockey shake-up caused by the Big Ten, MSU Mankato was left behind when a new conference was formed. The message directed at the Mavericks' program was clear.


    Politics

    Abortion rights advocates demonstrate outside the Supreme Court on Saturday.

    Democrats seize on abortion ruling as GOP treads carefully

    As states ban abortion, demand for birth control, abortion pills is rising
    'Hero Pay' applications flood into Minnesota
    Are the Jan. 6 hearings changing minds in Minnesota?

    Nation

    April Aamodt volunteers to help survey for Mormon crickets and fight off infestation on her brother-in-law’s ranch near Arlington, Ore., on Friday,

    'Biblical' insect swarms spur Oregon push to fight pests

    Pride parades march on with new urgency across US
    'Elvis,' 'Top Gun' tie for box-office crown with $30.5M each
    Average US gasoline price drops 4 cents to $5.05 per gallon

    World

    Firefighters and soldiers respond at the site of a Russian missile strike in central Kyiv, Ukraine on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

    Russia strikes Kyiv as Western leaders meet in Europe

    Climate is Ukraine war's latest victim
    'We have to stay together': Biden on alliance behind Ukraine
    4 killed when stands collapse during Colombian bullfight

    Curious Minnesota

    The Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Minnesota State Capitol in St.

    Who was the first woman to serve in the Minnesota Legislature?

    640th Avenue? 180th Street? The backstory behind long rural addresses
    Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?
    Listen: What was the first movie filmed in Minnesota?

    Duluth

    This shot shows Birch Lake near the site of the planned Twin Metals copper mine. A federal study released Thursday found hardrock mining in the Superi

    Long-awaited federal study finds threat to Boundary Waters from hardrock mining

    Duluth sees surge in gun-related incidents — including one Wednesday night
    New Split Rock Lighthouse campground shines on the North Shore
    Water Is Life Festival returning Sept. 4 to Duluth with Indigo Girls, Ani DiFranco, Low

    Celebs

    Paul McCartney, from left, Dave Grohl and Bruce Springsteen perform at Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, England, Saturday, June 25, 2022

    Paul McCartney wows Glastonbury with Dave Grohl and The Boss

    Prince Charles denies any wrongdoing over bags-of-cash claim
    Vonn urges athletes use platform for good
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs receives lifetime honor at BET Awards

    Inspired

    The Norwood Young America bandshell is back in its original location in the city’s Legion Park.

    Norwood Young America's bandshell back home after nearly a century in private hands

    University of Minnesota medical students create program pairing mentors with challenged youth
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    Minnesota briefs: Duluth schools CFO tapped for state slot

    The Duluth school district's chief financial officer was hired into the Minnesota Department of Education's top financial division role.Cathy Erickson will helm the school finance…


    Uber driver charged in crash that occurred while allegedly showing off Tesla

    He estimated going 90 miles per hour at the time.


    Envoy Medical, Mayo Clinic starting feasibility study for ear implant

    Acclaim cochlear device is aimed at patients with severe hearing loss.


    Motorist on I-35 in southern Minnesota is killed after pickup collides with semi that had crossed median

    The collision occurred after a tire blew out.


    Juneteenth not an official University of Minnesota holiday, despite assurances

    The university's head of human resources e-mailed faculty and staff in 2021 saying "we fully expect that next year this will be a recognized holiday for all University staff and faculty." But that hasn't come to pass.


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