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Rogers man sentenced to 180 days in jail for vandalizing St. Cloud mosque
His lawyer said the break-in was fueled by "the fog of drugs and immature narcissism," and not hatred of Muslims.
With options exhausted, it's the end of the gravel road for family
The Crisman family near Mora, Minn., appears to have no public path to recovering the quarter-mile segment of gravel road that's now been declared the property of their neighbor.
Sartell to reopen historic bridge as walkway
City officials will celebrate the bridge's reopening Jun 9 during its Summerfest festival.
Officials ID motorcyclist killed in collision with pickup in central Minnesota
The pickup truck driver failed to yield the right of way, the Sheriff's Office said.
Justin Sutherland's Northern Soul heads to Grand View Lodge in Nisswa
Golf and Southern fare by the "Top Chef" alum meet in lake country.
Everything you want to know about St. Cloud's new children's museum
Great River Children's Museum Executive Director Cassandra Miles explains how a former chick hatchery was transformed.
St. Joseph distillery opens with its rapid-aged whiskey
Master distiller Gregg Obbink went from working on NASA spacecraft to building his own equipment for rapid-aged whiskey.
DNR plans improvements to Minnesota's water recreation, parks and trails
Upgrades to boat access areas and campgrounds and progress on trails are all priorities with recent funding increases.
Sherburne County must resentence Zimmerman man following Appeals Court decision
The Appeals Court ruled the lower court erred when it sentenced Eric Haskins to probation instead of prison time.
St. Cloud State deepens cuts to programs, faculty
Some 100 more faculty members will be cut before 2028 and an additional 70 programs and minors will be suspended.
Driver allegedly was drunk when he killed other motorist in crash south of Princeton, charges say
He left the scene but was persuaded to return, according to the charges.
St. Cloud woman facing counts in two homicides also charged with sex trafficking
Angela R. Jones is accused of promoting prostitution from behind bars.
Woman injured in black bear attack in central Minnesota
A "bear swiped at her, striking her in several places," according to the Minnesota DNR.
Local
Big bottled water plant in south metro gets city approval, still awaiting Minnesota permit
World War II veteran from Woodbury hits the 100-year mark
Municipal sidewalk shoveling would cost Minneapolis $116M in first three years
Mary Moriarty touts 'breathtaking' legislation on criminal justice reform
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Sports
Neal: If Hunter follows Cook out Vikings' door, look out
Gophers protect rivalry games as Big Ten schedule overhaul kills divisions
Twins barrel their way to another loss to Rays; Polanco hurt again
U has 7 of state's top 9 football recruits — and Fleck wants the rest
Business
Minnesota's first Black-owned bank still trying to gain steam after first year
Graco expanding again in Minnesota, this time in Anoka
Thousands of Minnesotans could lose health insurance if they don't take action
Xcel cleared of criminal liability in huge Colorado wildfire
Opinion
Counterpoint: Minnesota disallows a practice that's key to Mississippi's education miracle
A necessary boost for nursing homes
Editorial cartoon: Our own worst enemy
Readers Write: Ukraine, Allina, Nicollet Mall, the train to Duluth
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With input from Minnesotans, African native invigorates his homeland
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Review: 'Ted Lasso' deserved a bigger sendoff
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Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Fishing hooks kids and grown-ups together, and we should do it more often
In Minnesota and Alaska and a million places in between, kids can benefit from fishing — fish or no fish. Getting them started early can yield lifelong benefits, including to parents.
Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Will new tech mean the end of fishing, or the end of fishing as we know it?
New gadgets allow anglers to see underwater in real time, and watch their lures fall toward their targets.
Jennifer Brooks
Brooks: On the last day of school, a slow tractor roll into a bright future for these Minnesota seniors
Big rigs, big fun: Tractor Day is a start-of-summer tradition in Foley and other rural Minnesota school districts.
Politics
'Family working out its differences': After debt deal success, Rep. Tom Emmer faces obstacles
Texas businessman tied to impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton to appear in federal court
Higher daily expense payments, salaries on tap for Minnesota legislators
Removed from Foreign Affairs, Rep. Ilhan Omar amplifies her voice
Nation
Judge weighs challenge to gag order in University of Idaho killings
Chief suspect in Natalee Holloway's 2005 disappearance to be arraigned on extortion charges
GM's electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla's vast charging network
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act
World
France hails 'hero with a backpack' who intervened in knife attack on very young children
Russia claims it blew up advanced Ukrainian tank, but video shows its helicopter attacked a tractor
Putin says Russian tactical nuclear weapons to be deployed to Belarus next month
U.S. suspends all food aid for millions in Ethiopia after investigation finds 'widespread' theft
Curious Minnesota
Why did Prince decide to live in Chanhassen?
Why thousands of board games are buried beneath Mankato
Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?
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Celebs
Drake, GloRilla, Lizzo, 21 Savage enter BET Awards as top nominees
Under house arrest, fake heiress Anna 'Delvey' Sorokin launches podcast to rehab public image
George Winston, million-selling pianist known for his melodic style, dead at age 73
'General Hospital' actor Haley Pullos sued by injured driver after Pasadena car crash
Inspired
With input from Minnesotans, African native invigorates his homeland
Owatonna's Papa Jake survived D-Day on Omaha Beach, now he's a TikTok star
His wife died young. His response? Run and reset
Pride flag stolen in West St. Paul sparks fundraising campaign
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Anderson: Fishing hooks kids and grown-ups together, and we should do it more often
In Minnesota and Alaska and a million places in between, kids can benefit from fishing — fish or no fish. Getting them started early can yield lifelong benefits, including to parents.
Star Tribune All-Metro Sports Awards nominations open for annual honors
Three special honors are given out every year, and the Star Tribune is now accepting applications from the public and school district leaders.
Star Tribune All-Metro Sports Awards show coming to Target Center on June 28
The sixth annual celebration will once again celebrate Twin Cities student-athletes and those who support them.
Alcohol suspected in single-vehicle crash that killed driver, officials say
A 24-year-old Detroit Lakes man died after crashing near Sauk Centre on Sunday.
Former deputy sheriff dies when his motorcycle collides with pickup in central Minnesota
Dave Scherping was a K-9 handler for many years in Morrison County.