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What we know about state workers’ return to office next week

Politics

What we know about state workers’ return to office next week

Many of the details will be hammered out by individual agencies.

Politics

Why did U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer single out a teenage transgender athlete on social media?

Politics

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

Wolves

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Chip Scoggins

Greater Minnesota

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

Minneapolis

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

Culture

Afghan allies struggle in Minnesota after funding cuts: ‘What will I do?’

Culture

Afghan allies struggle in Minnesota after funding cuts: ‘What will I do?’

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

Midwest Travel

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

Midwest Travel

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

Outdoor Activities

Canoe, kayak and paddleboard: Your ultimate guide to paddling in the Twin Cities

Outdoor Activities

Canoe, kayak and paddleboard: Your ultimate guide to paddling in the Twin Cities

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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

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

Nevaeh Kingbird, who disappeared from Bemidji in 2021, received an honorary diploma from Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School. Her mom just graduated from a law enforcement program to help find her.

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

Rochester

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

Rochester

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

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

Nevaeh Kingbird, who disappeared from Bemidji in 2021, received an honorary diploma from Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School. Her mom just graduated from a law enforcement program to help find her.

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.

Economy

Northern Minnesota worried recent dip in Canadian visitors portends slow summer

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

Music

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

Rob Hubbard

Wolves

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

Chip ScogginsColumnist

Business

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

Evan RamstadColumnist

Sports

Politics

Why did U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer single out a teenage transgender athlete on social media?

A 2015 policy approved by the Minnesota State High School League allows transgender high school athletes to compete in girls’ sports.

Twins

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

Wolves

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

Chip Scoggins

Wolves

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

Food & Culture

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

Newcomers to seek among all the nostalgia acts on the calendar include Sierra Ferrell, the Marías, Blondshell and a cumbia music heir.

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

Lifestyle

Missing Joann? Textile Center's new Stashery sells discounted fabric and yarn.

Lifestyle

Missing Joann? Textile Center's new Stashery sells discounted fabric and yarn.

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

Newcomers to seek among all the nostalgia acts on the calendar include Sierra Ferrell, the Marías, Blondshell and a cumbia music heir.

News & Politics

Politics

Why did U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer single out a teenage transgender athlete on social media?

A 2015 policy approved by the Minnesota State High School League allows transgender high school athletes to compete in girls’ sports.

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

On the campaign trail, Elon Musk juggled drugs and family drama

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Games & Comics

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Daily Games

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Arlo and Janis

Daily comic from Jimmy Johnson

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

Outdoors

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

Dennis Anderson

It’s the state’s best time to fish for panfish, bass and walleyes.

Environment

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

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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Canoe, kayak or paddleboard: Your ultimate guide to getting connected to the water in the Twin Cities metro area, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro.

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