Could a big week for St. Paul's Union Depot hint at a brighter future?

This week, Union Depot celebrated the announcement of a second daily Amtrak train to Chicago and the opening of Choo Choo Bob's Train Store in the quiet landmark.

Advocates move to protect Ecuadorian migrants' status in Minnesota

They are joining a national movement to advocate for a federal designation that would allow Ecuadorians to have work permits and deportation protections.

University of Minnesota students race to … eat lettuce?

The University of Minnesota's Lettuce Club enticed over 40 college students to spend their sunny Sunday racing to devour a head of iceberg lettuce.

Black nonprofit sees investments in Duluth's Central Hillside as 'catalyst'

A major 'transformational' grant awarded by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation is its largest to date.

Woodbury Target standoff suspect charged with multiple felonies

Donald Eugene Roche, who was shot by law enforcement, faces felony charges after he allegedly pointed a pistol-style BB gun at officers in the Woodbury Target parking lot.




Stillwater outdoor educator turns nature nerdery into TikTok gold

Minnesota jails lack treatment even as overdose deaths spike
Star Wars superfans celebrate May 4th with ritual movie marathons, blue milk, costumes and community
Crowds in closed park and FBI tipsters: Trial unveils details in alleged meal fraud scheme

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Twins' 12-game winning streak ends with a thud in 9-2 loss to Red Sox

Two words about Game 1's fourth quarter: Naz Reid
Analysis: Tactics matter more for Loons at the beginning
Souhan: Even as winning streak ends, Jeffers continues to thrive

Ramstad: In a tight labor market, job fairs have changed to find people on the margins

What a Trump immigration crackdown would mean for Minnesota's economy
Remodeling your home is easier when you put it in writing first
U.S. Bancorp names Gunjan Kedia new president


The cost of extremism is why D-Day matters

Move to Canada? Better think twice.
It's time to remove for-profit HMOs from Minnesota
Readers Write: Off-road vehicle trails, separation of church and state, student protests at the U


St. Paul's Arborators play in the treetops: 'We're the world's only tree-climbing brass band'

10 ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Twin Cities this weekend
Yuen: This Minnesota-based preacher left the church and found God in the woods
Review: Kenny Chesney gets overamped in familiar show at Vikings stadium

Souhan: Even as winning streak ends, Jeffers continues to thrive

Much like the Wolves' Rudy Gobert, the Twins have a star "C" in Ryan Jeffers. The catcher/designated hitter could be playing his way into an All-Star Game spot.

Neal: What happens after you win a national title?

The parties start, and some don't stop. The phone rings. The contracts come. Life is good right now for basketball coaches and fans in Mankato.

Lileks: What are coyotes good for? Urine for a surprise

Gardeners know a secret we don't.

Souhan: Edwards is inspiring comparison to ... you know who

The Timberwolves star guard dominated Game 1, outplaying both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in Denver.



What a Trump immigration crackdown would mean for Minnesota's economy

Biden has rebuilt the refugee system after Trump-era cuts. What comes next in an election year?
Medcalf: Sen. Mitchell case reveals grace gap for the powerless
Hmong leaders calling for apology after legislators rushed off stage at Asian Pacific Islander Day event

Methodists end anti-gay bans, closing 50 years of battles over sexuality for mainline Protestants

Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says
Hush money, catch and kill and more: A guide to unique terms used at Trump's New York criminal trial
Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC comply with school order to leave their encampment

Israeli cable provider halts Al Jazeera broadcasts, citing government ban

U.S. seeks to build world pressure on Russia over space nuclear weapon
There's progress reported in Gaza truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war with Hamas
Drone footage shows Ukrainian village battered to ruins as residents flee Russian advance

Why did the Minneapolis Lakers basketball team move to Los Angeles?

Listen: What Minnesota inventions have shaped modern life?
Introducing the Curious Minnesota Collection. Every question we've answered — now in one place
Searching for Snoopy: What happened to all the 'Peanuts' statues in St. Paul?

'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit with 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'

Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79
Court appearance for country star Morgan Wallen in chair-throwing case postponed until August
Review: Kenny Chesney gets overamped in familiar show at Vikings stadium

Minnesota music teachers play alongside Minnesota Orchestra members in special concerts

Two Minneapolis police officers earn Medal of Valor for daring water rescue of 4-year-old boy
St. Paul's Arborators play in the treetops: 'We're the world's only tree-climbing brass band'
Centennial High School senior highlights Native American community in new mural