elections
Biden campaign staffs up in Minnesota with three top hires
The Democrat's presidential campaign now has a state director and two senior advisers.
Trump's latest 2024 campaign fundraising report shows him lagging behind Biden in cash
Former President Donald Trump's fundraising picked up last month, but his political operation is still struggling to catch up to President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party in money coming in.
A new law restores voting for the formerly incarcerated. Minnesota is spreading the word in prisons.
State officials estimate the change will affect 55,000 people.
Local
Despite success, Duluth mayor wants to review out-of-town tourism partnership
Charges say man stole evidence from many vehicles in secured MPD forensic garage
L.A. Times journalists attacked by Minnesota State Patrol reach $1.2M settlement
New surface parking lots in St. Paul would have to make room for EV chargers under proposed ordinance
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Sports
Opening Day for Twins is more like Thanksgiving
Neal: Here's why the Twins will win the AL Central
Anderson helps Wolves overcome Edwards' off night to defeat NBA-worst Pistons
Reusse: Dark cloud looming over the Twins as season begins
Business
North Memorial's Maple Grove Hospital expansion plans still on hold due to issues in Robbinsdale
Kraft Heinz earns federal money to decarbonize its Velveeta plant in Minnesota
Can Edwards do for Adidas what Air Jordan did for Nike? Some believe so.
Some Minnesota cities want to impose fees on internet providers; customers could pay the price
Opinion
Editorial counterpoint: Let Moriarty pursue her state trooper case without interference
Create deterrent for copper wire theft
Editorial cartoon: Boeing CEO ejects
Readers Write: Israel/Hamas war, liberal arts degrees, Uber and Lyft
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Variety
St. Paul's popular (and still free!) Lowertown Sounds concert series announces 2024 lineup
A dozen ways to devil your eggs
Move over, Bloody Mary — it's time for a Bunny Mary
Dance-music festival will be the first concert at Allianz Field in St. Paul
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Laura Yuen
Yuen: He donated his sperm to friends. Now he wants to be dad to the 5-year-old.
A sperm donor's paternity case could have statewide ramifications for same-sex couples and other families who rely on assisted reproduction.
La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: Here's why the Twins will win the AL Central
Prediction: The Twins, with depth and pitching concerns, won't win 90-plus games, but they're still better than their rivals.
Patrick Reusse
Got time for a tale? Reusse muses on Mankato, Winona, West Texas and St. Thomas
An NCAA Division II semifinal game in men's basketball has a lot of ties to Minnesota powerhouse teams.
Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Cory Provus getting ready for 'biggest challenge' of career
Cory Provus grew up with a mission to become a broadcaster in order to live out his love of sports. A new challenge awaits him with the Twins in 2024.
Politics
Can Minnesota find a path forward for Uber and Lyft drivers?
House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task
Some Minnesota cities want to impose fees on internet providers; customers could pay the price
Former Gov. Jesse Ventura gets into the cannabis business, launching his own line of edibles
Nation
Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say
4 people killed and 7 wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois, with a suspect in custody
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats' VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
Hunter Biden's lawyers push California judge to toss out tax charges
World
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 16, militant rockets kill 1 Israeli as cross-border violence soars
783 million people face chronic hunger. Yet the world wastes 19% of its food, UN says
Expedition is planned to find wreckage of Wisconsin WWII ace pilot's famous plane
The death toll in the Moscow concert hall attack rises to 143, while 80 others remain hospitalized
Curious Minnesota
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Skid-steers, Softsoap and Nerf: 8 more Minnesota inventions that changed the world
Introducing the Curious Minnesota Collection. Every question we've answered — now in one place
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Celebs
Bob Uecker, 90, expected to broadcast Brewers' home opener vs. Twins, but workload the rest of season is uncertain
Beyoncé shares 'Cowboy Carter' track list ahead of album, mentions Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson
Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack
Popular MyTalk 107.1 hosts Lori and Julia announce their surprise retirement
Inspired
Artists offer ideas for improving the health care system
Rochester author Harriet Hodgson on grief: 'Death will be the loser. Life will be the winner.'
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What's holding Minnesota kids' attention these days? Surprise, it's chess.
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Hennepin County to computerize absentee ballot distribution
Five-year, $1.6 million contract with BlueCrest approved by County Board for ballot software system.
Biden and Trump notch more wins Tuesday as primary voters urge them to keep up the fight
As Joe Biden and Donald Trump moved closer to a November rematch, primary voters around the country on Tuesday urged their favored candidate to keep up the fight and worried about what might happen if their side loses this fall.
Republican wins election to replace Kurt Daudt in Minnesota House
Daudt left midway through his term before moving into a full-time role at Stateside Associates, a government affairs consulting firm.
Trump granted clemency to Medicare fraudsters before vowing to cut entitlement program abuse
In his last year in office, Trump commuted the sentences of at least five people who collectively filednearly $1.6 billion in fraudulent claims through Medicare or Medicaid.
Minn.'s 'uncommitted' vote on Super Tuesday could be warning sign to Democrats in the fall
Some Democrats expect voters to come back into the fold and vote for Biden in November.
Rep. Ilhan Omar supports Biden, despite criticism of his support for Israel
In a KSTP-TV interview, Omar said she's an "ally" of Democrats who voted uncommitted, but she still supports Biden.
Mike Pence says he will not endorse Trump in 2024
Donald Trump's former vice president also rebuked his former boss in strong terms Friday, saying Trump's agenda doesn't align with conservatives.
Jared Kushner developing deals overseas even as his father-in-law runs for president
It's the latest example of the former president's family doing business abroad even as Donald Trump seeks to return to the White House.
Four Republicans vying for open suburban congressional seat
Tad Jude, Brad Kohler, Jamie Page and Quentin Wittrock talked about how they could win the Third Congressional District for the GOP, in a part of the metro that has been trending more blue.
Vice President Harris makes historic visit to Planned Parenthood in St. Paul
Walz, other officials joined Harris at the Minnesota abortion provider as part of her Fight for Reproductive Freedoms Tour.