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Layoff notices go out to state workers as Minnesota lawmakers continue to debate state budget

A special legislative session could take place this week.

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In first speech back, UnitedHealth’s new CEO pledges to review hot-button issues

Minneapolis

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News & Politics

Wildfire smoke extends Minnesota air quality alert through Wednesday morning

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Ramstad: Gov. Walz, things are not getting done in Minnesota

Evan Ramstad

Business

Ramstad: Gov. Walz, things are not getting done in Minnesota

Evan Ramstad

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Mall of America looks to Legislature for help subsidizing water park

Twin Cities Suburbs

Mall of America looks to Legislature for help subsidizing water park

Eat & Drink

Star Tribune restaurant critic Jon Cheng steps down

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Star Tribune restaurant critic Jon Cheng steps down

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Tolkkinen: Farm dogs are so cute, except for all their disgusting habits

Karen Tolkkinen

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Tolkkinen: Farm dogs are so cute, except for all their disgusting habits

Karen Tolkkinen

Ours makes me wonder if I truly belong in the country.

News & Politics

Wildfire smoke extends Minnesota air quality alert through Wednesday morning

News & Politics

Wildfire smoke extends Minnesota air quality alert through Wednesday morning

Greater Minnesota

Hot, dry weather challenges wildfire suppression efforts in northeastern Minnesota

Greater Minnesota

Hot, dry weather challenges wildfire suppression efforts in northeastern Minnesota

Greater Minnesota

Tolkkinen: Farm dogs are so cute, except for all their disgusting habits

Karen Tolkkinen

Greater Minnesota

Tolkkinen: Farm dogs are so cute, except for all their disgusting habits

Karen Tolkkinen

Ours makes me wonder if I truly belong in the country.

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Opinion: South Africa’s visit to the U.S. shows how diplomacy has changed

Commentaries

Opinion: South Africa’s visit to the U.S. shows how diplomacy has changed

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Jill Burcum

Columnists

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Commentaries

Opinion: South Africa’s visit to the U.S. shows how diplomacy has changed

Commentaries

Opinion: South Africa’s visit to the U.S. shows how diplomacy has changed

Both countries are using nontraditional, sometimes disruptive, methods to get things done.

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Opinion: The ever-expanding definition of ‘fake news’

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Chris HewittCritic / Editor

Business

Ramstad: Gov. Walz, things are not getting done in Minnesota

Evan RamstadColumnist

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Opinion: South Africa’s visit to the U.S. shows how diplomacy has changed

Ivor Ichikowitz

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Gophers

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Wild

Wild sign veteran forward Marcus Johansson to one-year, $800,000 contract

Sports

RandBall: If Chris Finch wants to ‘lengthen the rotation’ he is free to do so

Michael Rand

Food & Culture

Things To Do

Kick off summer with these big-time, can’t-miss festivals

Things To Do

Kick off summer with these big-time, can’t-miss festivals

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Things To Do

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Things To Do

2 block parties and an egg roll fest bring the fun — plus 7 other free things to do this week

Culture

Yuen: When cancer struck a second time, she found ‘euphoria’

Laura Yuen

Culture

Yuen: When cancer struck a second time, she found ‘euphoria’

Laura Yuen

Things To Do

Kick off summer with these big-time, can’t-miss festivals

Things To Do

Kick off summer with these big-time, can’t-miss festivals

The Yacht Club fest, rib fest, Pride fest, jazz fest, food truck fests, Asian night market, 1950s weekend are on the roster.

News & Politics

News & Politics

Wildfire smoke extends Minnesota air quality alert through Wednesday morning

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to spread across Minnesota.

News & Politics

Layoff notices go out to state workers as Minnesota lawmakers continue to debate state budget

News & Politics

Lead federal prosecutor in Feeding Our Future trials named Minnesota’s new acting U.S. Attorney

Twin Cities Suburbs

Mall of America looks to Legislature for help subsidizing water park

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Business

Business

A child had measles at Mall of America, concerning state health officials who don’t know source

Business

A child had measles at Mall of America, concerning state health officials who don’t know source

Ill child had been at Mall of America from 5 to 9 p.m. on May 24, a Saturday; others there at the same time should monitor for symptoms.

Health Care

In first speech back, UnitedHealth’s new CEO pledges to review hot-button issues

Health Care

In first speech back, UnitedHealth’s new CEO pledges to review hot-button issues

Business

Ramstad: Gov. Walz, things are not getting done in Minnesota

Evan Ramstad

Business

Ramstad: Gov. Walz, things are not getting done in Minnesota

Evan Ramstad

Business

A child had measles at Mall of America, concerning state health officials who don’t know source

Business

A child had measles at Mall of America, concerning state health officials who don’t know source

Ill child had been at Mall of America from 5 to 9 p.m. on May 24, a Saturday; others there at the same time should monitor for symptoms.

Outdoors

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Why now might be the best time to make a deal on boats, ATVs and other powersports

After a sales surge during the pandemic, manufacturers like Minnesota-based Polaris and its dealers are eager to shed excess inventory, which means affordable prices for prospective buyers.

This Week In Nature

Lupine is starting to bloom in Minnesota. Here’s where to find it.

Environment

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

Outdoors

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

Dennis Anderson

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Former Minnesota Senate minority leader drops out of race for U.S. Senate

Curious Minnesota

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Culture

2 block parties and an egg roll fest bring the fun — plus 7 other free things to do this week

A woman laughs while holding up a framed photograph in a home art studio.

Yuen: When cancer struck a second time, she found ‘euphoria’

Medcalf: This summer, let’s all be more vigilant about our children — and everyone else’s

Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: No refund after American Airlines cancels flight due to hurricane

Quarterdeck Resort’s stylish revamp is part of a boutique wave in Minnesota lake country

What’s new at Minnesota resorts this summer

Health Care

In first speech back, UnitedHealth’s new CEO pledges to review hot-button issues

Nurse giving a shot to a girl with braids.