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The wait over next president is agonizing, both sides in Minnesota agree
People turned to doughnuts, caffeine, yoga, wine, exercise and all other sorts of therapies — including the warm sun of a perfect autumn day — doing their best to peel themselves away from television, radio and smartphones in the name of staying sane.
Two Apple Valley voters, divided in politics, agree on need for civility
When Linda Garrett-Johnson woke up on Election Day, she said a prayer: Not that her candidate, Joe Biden, would win, but that no matter the…
North Dakota trying to cope as nation's new top virus hot spot
Mask policies are popping up, a hospital is supplementing its staff with contract nurses from out of town, and the state recently asked COVID-positive residents to conduct their own contact tracing.
Defense argues to drop weapons charges against hockey star Mark Pavelich
Weapons seized at his North Shore home were found as a result of illegal searches, a defense attorney argues.
Wisconsin struggles with new surge in COVID-19 cases
New restrictions are enacted after the state becomes a hot spot.
Poll: More Minnesotans acknowledge racial inequality
Still, about half of likely voters said they feel civilian violence in cities is a bigger problem than police violence against Black people nationwide, according to a new Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
Hockey star Mark Pavelich moves to less restrictive mental health facility
After making strides in treatment, the Miracle on Ice star will live in a facility offering more interaction as he awaits trial on assault charges.
Stunned Minneapolis picks up pieces after unrest
2 cities on curfew, officers stationed to quell violence
Curfews in Mpls., St. Paul start night calmly
Well into the evening, Nicollet Mall remained peaceful with only a few people on the streets. In Minneapolis, law enforcement arrested 30 people within the first hour, according to a police spokesman. St. Paul had reported no late arrests.
Mark Sertich, world's oldest hockey player, dies at 99 in Duluth
Mark Sertich was 99 when he died surrounded by family and friends in the Duluth house where he grew up and lived independently up until his last days. He skated until last month.