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Politics

After years at home, thousands of Minnesota state workers are about to return to the office

Politics

After years at home, thousands of Minnesota state workers are about to return to the office

Executives say the hybrid work plan will build culture, but employee unions are still upset.

Politics

What’s the policy at the center of the lawsuit filed by students over Minnesota’s rules for transgender athletes?

Politics

In South Carolina, Walz says Democrats ‘need to change the attitude’

Minneapolis

Two injured in shooting outside University of Minnesota arena after high school graduation

Twins

Wallner activated from IL, giving Twins a nearly fully healthy roster

St. Paul

Apartment fire in St. Paul on Saturday morning displaces 14, injures three

Politics

Fed’s new immigration ‘sanctuary’ designation for rural Minnesota counties leaves officials baffled

Politics

Fed’s new immigration ‘sanctuary’ designation for rural Minnesota counties leaves officials baffled

Wolves

Scoggins: Finch’s next challenge is to unleash the Timberwolves’ youngsters

Chip Scoggins

Wolves

Scoggins: Finch’s next challenge is to unleash the Timberwolves’ youngsters

Chip Scoggins

St. Paul

Grand Avenue reconstruction unearths streetcar tracks, showing St. Paul’s past

St. Paul

Grand Avenue reconstruction unearths streetcar tracks, showing St. Paul’s past

Home Gazing

Luxe Bloomington home with multilevel pool and theater lists at $3.29M

Home Gazing

Luxe Bloomington home with multilevel pool and theater lists at $3.29M

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INTRODUCING 'WORTH IT'

Each Friday, our cast of locals who know Minnesota inside and out share the places worth a look, stories worth attention and events worth your time and money.

Greater Minnesota

Economy

Northern Minnesota worried recent dip in Canadian visitors portends slow summer

Economy

Northern Minnesota worried recent dip in Canadian visitors portends slow summer

The economy of Cook County, nestled between Lake Superior and the Canadian border, is driven by tourism. A lot of the tourists are from Canada.

Greater Minnesota

Two graduations, two empty chairs and the long shadow of a missing Indigenous teen

Greater Minnesota

Two graduations, two empty chairs and the long shadow of a missing Indigenous teen

Greater Minnesota

Air quality alert extended across Minnesota through Monday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires

Greater Minnesota

Air quality alert extended across Minnesota through Monday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires

Economy

Northern Minnesota worried recent dip in Canadian visitors portends slow summer

Economy

Northern Minnesota worried recent dip in Canadian visitors portends slow summer

The economy of Cook County, nestled between Lake Superior and the Canadian border, is driven by tourism. A lot of the tourists are from Canada.

Rochester

Rochester nightlife will get a boost with the summer opening of downtown rooftop bar

Politics

Fed’s new immigration ‘sanctuary’ designation for rural Minnesota counties leaves officials baffled

News & Politics

International students bring millions of dollars to Minnesota. That could now be at risk.

Politics

Trump administration puts Minnesota counties on immigration ‘sanctuary’ watch list

Opinion

Columnists

The fiscal impact of the bill will be big, but it won’t be beautiful

John Rash

Columnists

The fiscal impact of the bill will be big, but it won’t be beautiful

John Rash

Trillions estimated to be added to a federal debt that’s already unsustainable.

Commentaries

Opinion: In defense of lobbyists at the Minnesota Legislature

Commentaries

Opinion: In defense of lobbyists at the Minnesota Legislature

Readers Write

Readers Write: Education, food

Commentaries

Opinion: I have a job because of Medicaid without work requirements

Columnists

The fiscal impact of the bill will be big, but it won’t be beautiful

John Rash

Columnists

The fiscal impact of the bill will be big, but it won’t be beautiful

John Rash

Trillions estimated to be added to a federal debt that’s already unsustainable.

Readers Write

Readers Write: Education, food

Commentaries

Opinion: I have a job because of Medicaid without work requirements

Strib Voices

Greater Minnesota

Tolkkinen: Deep in Minnesota’s Trump country, an artist paints portraits of refugees and immigrants

Karen TolkkinenColumnist

Weather

Douglas: Hot and smoky Sunday, with potential for Northern Lights

Paul DouglasColumnist

Gophers

Reusse: Murphy’s return will be a fun time on the ice

Patrick ReusseColumnist

Sports

Gophers

Reusse: Murphy’s return will be a fun time on the ice

Patrick Reusse

Abbey Murphy’s final Gophers season figures to be the most unique of all, considering that she’s most likely to be chosen for the Olympic team that will be playing in Cortina, Italy in February.

Wolves

Analysis: The Wolves’ offseason, broken down for easy consumption of a complicated topic

Twins

Wallner activated from IL, giving Twins a nearly fully healthy roster

Twins

Twins rally against Mariners with three last-chance runs and a bunch more in the 10th

Food & Culture

Streetscapes

Can a prison be beautiful? And should it?

Streetscapes

Can a prison be beautiful? And should it?

Stillwater facility’s proposed closing prompts a look at the architectural significance of correctional centers in Minnesota.

Music

Never mind the oldies — here are 10 younger acts to see this summer in Minnesota

Music

Never mind the oldies — here are 10 younger acts to see this summer in Minnesota

Music

Review: Conrad Tao delivers a thrilling Beethoven piano concerto with the Minnesota Orchestra

Rob Hubbard

Music

Review: Conrad Tao delivers a thrilling Beethoven piano concerto with the Minnesota Orchestra

Rob Hubbard

Streetscapes

Can a prison be beautiful? And should it?

Streetscapes

Can a prison be beautiful? And should it?

Stillwater facility’s proposed closing prompts a look at the architectural significance of correctional centers in Minnesota.

News & Politics

Minneapolis

Two injured in shooting outside University of Minnesota arena after high school graduation

One suspect was taken into custody, police said.

Politics

What’s the policy at the center of the lawsuit filed by students over Minnesota’s rules for transgender athletes?

Politics

In South Carolina, Walz says Democrats ‘need to change the attitude’

Minneapolis

Latino developer has big plans for four razed lots near former Third Precinct in Minneapolis

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Arlo and Janis

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Baby Blues

Daily comic from Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott

Business

Real Estate

To reset downtown Minneapolis skyway life, building owners cut deals with retailers

Real Estate

To reset downtown Minneapolis skyway life, building owners cut deals with retailers

Some building owners are offering favorable terms to coffee shops and other retailers that help boost curb appeal.

Business

Ramstad: AI is English-centric, but it’s picking up Hmong quickly

Evan Ramstad

Business

Ramstad: AI is English-centric, but it’s picking up Hmong quickly

Evan Ramstad

Business

Don’t throw away perks that come with insurance and memberships

Business

Don’t throw away perks that come with insurance and memberships

Real Estate

To reset downtown Minneapolis skyway life, building owners cut deals with retailers

Real Estate

To reset downtown Minneapolis skyway life, building owners cut deals with retailers

Some building owners are offering favorable terms to coffee shops and other retailers that help boost curb appeal.

Outdoors

Environment

Xcel lets loose a small army of hungry sheep to keep its solar farm in order

The sheep grazing is the latest — and biggest — example of a growing movement in Minnesota to improve habitat at solar farms and incorporate agriculture.

Outdoors

Anderson: In early June, Minnesota fish are begging to be caught. Won’t you help?

Dennis Anderson

Outdoors

So you want to get an e-bike? Here’s what you should know in Minnesota

This Week In Nature

Baby opossums are emerging from their mothers’ pouches

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