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Peace Plaza is reborn for Rochester's 'Heart of the City' downtown overhaul

At a celebration inaugurating Rochester’s revamped Peace Plaza downtown, people posed for a drone photo by holding up paper doves symbolizing peace.

The $17 million in upgrades are part of an effort to make downtown more vibrant.

Attorney General Keith Ellison easily wins DFL endorsement for second term

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison ran towards the stage after being endorsed during the DFL state convention.

Delegates also endorsed Secretary of State Steve Simon, who is seeking a third term.

  • Minnesota DFLers endorse Walz, Flanagan for second term

Minnesota DFLers endorse Walz, Flanagan for second term

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Gov. Tim Walz shared a laugh after they both accepted their endorsements Friday during the 2022 State DFL Conven

The first day of the party's state convention focused on incumbents' track records and the possibility that Roe v. Wade could be overturned.

  • Live updates: 2022 Minnesota DFL state convention

Labor costs cut into first quarter operating income at Rochester-based Mayo Clinic

The Mayo Clinic Gonda building in Rochester, Minnesota.

Expenses grew faster than revenue due in part to contract labor and temporary premium pay for workers

Minnesota's 2021 teacher of the year wins national education award

Natalia Benjamin teaches students learning English as a second language in Rochester.

Winona man pleads guilty to murder after stabbing a man in the knee

Witnesses said the attack was over a domestic situation.

State Patrol co-pilot hurt after duck crashes through helicopter windshield

The incident occurred while the crew was returning from assisting law enforcement in southeastern Minnesota.

Late Rep. Jim Hagedorn's family sues his widow for medical expenses

Jennifer Carnahan, Hagedorn's widow, says the matter needs to go through the probate process.


Local

Maple Grove Transit’s new Route 784 will serve Downtown East and popular destinations such as U.S. Bank Stadium and the Wells Fargo campus in Minnea

Maple Grove Transit to launch new route serving Downtown East

Despite concerns, Lakeville City Council weighing restaurant idea at Antlers Park
Yes, it's chilly in Minnesota — but still warmer than average for May
Sister Rita Foster, who served the poor and protested violence, dies at 89

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Sports

From left, Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (11), designated hitter Byron Buxton (25) and shortstop Royce Lewis (23) celebrate their team�

Souhan: You may disagree, but Twins making right calls on Buxton, Lewis

Reusse still has trust issues, but makes a concession about the Twins
Playoffs add another dimension to Wolves' Wiggins-for-Russell deal
Trailing 6-0 in eighth inning, Twins rally to beat Royals, sweep series

Business

They may not look like it, but farmers markets are struggling in Minneapolis

They may not look like it, but farmers markets are struggling in Minneapolis

Sixteen Minnesota companies make Fortune 500 list
Starbucks leaving Russian market, shutting 130 stores
US stocks gain ground following 7 straight weeks of losses

Opinion

Actor Amber Heard listens in the courtroom at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Va., Monday, May 23, 2022. Actor Johnny Depp sued Hear

We seem to love to watch a woman brought low

Bad ideas for fixing the internet have gone viral
Both parties offer phony cures for inflation
Build on insulin affordability reform

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    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.

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    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.

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    Anderson: Held together 'by baling wire and duct tape,' DNR hatcheries need state help

    The hatcheries are critical to maintaining fishing opportunities Minnesota anglers expect and that attract nonresidents to the state every year.


    Politics

    Rep. Heather Edelson and Rep. Emma Greenman spoke with another legislator in the House Chamber during a recess Sunday at the state Capitol.

    Legislators leave work undone; short special session possible

    Newcomer Jim Schultz is GOP's pick to challenge Keith Ellison
    Attorney General Keith Ellison easily wins DFL endorsement for second term
    Tax deal reached in final weekend of session at State Capitol

    Nation

    In this June 11, 2019, photo, Christa Brown, of Denver, Colo., speaks during a rally in Birmingham, Ala., outside the Southern Baptist Convention’s

    Report: Top Southern Baptists stonewalled sex abuse victims

    Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect children under 5
    Police seek public's help in search for NYC subway shooter
    4 teens shot dead within hours in small South Carolina city

    World

    U.S. President Joe Biden, left, and with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, reviews an honor guard during a welcome ceremony for President Biden,

    Biden launches Indo-Pacific trade deal, warns over inflation

    Russian sentenced to life in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial
    Expert: Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe
    Beijing extends work-from-home order as COVID-19 cases rise

    Curious Minnesota

    The American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis celebrated the lifting of the majstang (maypole) in 2009. Minnesota has more residents of Swedish and No

    Why did Scandinavian immigrants choose Minnesota?

    Listen: How an inside joke led to St. Cloud getting its name
    Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?
    How the heck did Minnesota end up with a state muffin?

    Duluth

    The US Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Twin Cities Squadron, prepared to present the colors before the commissioning ceremony for the USS Minneapolis-St. Paul

    USS Minneapolis-St. Paul commissioned for duty in ceremony at Duluth Port

    Tension brews over vacation rentals in Duluth
    'We can't keep up': Walz sends National Guard to NE. Minnesota for flood support
    St. Louis County Depot upends tenant base; will Duluth Art Institute, historical society get kicked out?

    Celebs

    Prince performs at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., on Feb. 18, 1985. A reworked and re-released concert that captures Prince & The Revolution at their

    When purple reigned: A 1985 Prince concert finds a new life

    One more 'I do,' this time in Italy, for Kourtney and Travis
    Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from 'SNL'
    Ethan Coen on his Jerry Lee Lewis doc and filmmaking return

    Inspired

    Freddy Tirado jumped in line to get ice cream as he visited Hennepin Healthcare’s new mobile pediatric van outside the hospital in Minneapolis.

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    Motorist fleeing police in Rochester caught when she gets stuck in freshly poured concrete

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    Red Wing man pleads guilty in 16-year-old's overdose death

    Micah Montre Marrison sold fentanyl-laced pills to the teen.


    Historic Chateau Theater coming back to life in Rochester

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