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In veto, Dayton blames House GOP for 'insufficient' ed bill

Gov. Mark Dayton said he would veto the education bill and was angry when he said he was told that not a single House Republican would vote for half-d

Gov. Mark Dayton on Tuesday blamed the House GOP for a lack of agreement on universal preschool; GOP leaders say they compromised on school funds, early-learning programs

Daudt signs on with Scott Walker for President

Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt endorsed Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for president Thursday, and will be state chairman of his campaign.

With deadline looming, Minnesota has yet to distribute millions in federal housing relief

Avivo outreach navigators Justin LaBeaux, left, and Halie Gudmonson, right, checked in with Skiyy Bailey, center, who they has helped secure housing i

Struggling homeowners and renters have until Dec. 7 to apply for relief.

Native American voters across Minnesota turned out to oust Trump

People picked up literature at an early voting celebration on Oct. 29, 2020, at the American Indian OIC in Minneapolis. Organizers helped boost Native

Vote totals were up around Red Lake, and 90% for Biden.

Minnesota Republicans lack a formula to win statewide

Since 2006, Republicans have lost 26 of 27 such races to Democrats.

Unprecedented vote a test to Minnesota election system

State officials already navigating the pandemic have been called on to protect the integrity of the election, defend face mask requirements and guard against possible acts of voter intimidation.

More than 600 arrested during anti-Trump protest that blocked I-94 in Minneapolis

DFL apologizes to Anoka County Board candidate for mistakenly endorsing her in nonpartisan election

Cindy Hansen disavowed the erroneous endorsement in the traditionally conservative district.

Local

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Minneapolis aims to retain public control of Upper Harbor Terminal concert venue

River levels fall as drought worsens throughout Minnesota

Finish line in sight for Hwy. 212 expressway across Carver County

More Minnesota school board members resign in turbulent year

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Sports

Son of Gophers men's hockey coach dies in Orono crash

Suni Lee advances to final in all-around, uneven bars and beam at Tokyo Olympics

Jake Cave starts in center field as Bailey Ober faces Angels in finale

Two late goals lift Minnesota United to 2-1 victory over Portland

Business

Augsburg Prof. Terrance Kwame-Ross and retired Education Department chairwoman and Prof. Margaret “Peg” Finders developed a workshop to address th

How two colleagues of different races cut through tension at work

How traits built into our personalities can hurt our savings and investments

Schafer: It's OK for banks to make money, if it means their customers are doing well

Back to the office? Employers rethink plans amid virus surge

Opinion

Rep. John Thompson speaks at a press conference on March 5, in Minneapolis. Thompson is under increasing pressure from top state DFL officials to resi

Lessons from the Thompson affair

Weather extremes should spur action

Sack cartoon: Jan. 6 panel

Readers Write: Critical race theory, work and pay for the disabled, pandemic stockpiles of household goods, health care executive pay

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Variety

A nostalgic return to South Dakota's Black Hills focuses on two famous names

A nostalgic return to South Dakota's Black Hills focuses on two famous names

Take a peek inside museum director Lyndel King's art-saturated home in Minneapolis

Yes, Minnesotans can eat catfish, says angler and cookbook author Hank Shaw

As theater trickles back in the Twin Cities, it's full steam ahead in Lanesboro

Comics

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Games

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Dennis Anderson

Anderson: Ally of the outdoors, Dill will be dearly missed

The state representative died this month of cancer.

Dennis Anderson

Anderson: Dayton's waterways interest draws attention

Mark Dayton's waterway conservation idea is in limbo following the governor's veto on Saturday.

Dennis Anderson

Anderson: Millions on hold for fisheries projects

The money was in the Legacy bill that the Legislature didn't pass.

Politics

FILE - In this May 12, 2021 file photo, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., speaks to the media at the Capitol in Washington.

Pelosi appoints 2nd GOP critic of Trump to Jan. 6 committee

Rep. Ilhan Omar helps lead call for State Department to fight Islamophobia

Fauci says US headed in `wrong direction' on coronavirus

Biden faces challenges in bid to reach a bipartisan infrastructure plan

Nation

Seen in a long exposure photograph, the Dixie Fire burns behind a bridge in Plumas County, Calif., on Sunday, July 25, 2021.

California's largest fire torches homes as blazes lash West

Several states scale back virus reporting just as cases surge

After vandalism, NYC George Floyd statue cleaned, will move

Olympics Latest: Rashitov wins taekwondo gold at Tokyo Games

World

Onitsha Joseph headed out with her fishing nets near Warri, Nigeria, where the water and land have been fouled by decades of oil extraction.

'You want to kill us with your oil': Fisherwomen of the Niger Delta battle with Chevron

France: Macron calls for unity after anti-vaccine protests

Bus swerves off road in Croatia; 10 killed, 44 injured

Report: UK military failing to protect women from abuse

Curious Minnesota

A shrine to St. Cloud, the patron saint of the Diocese of St. Cloud, inside St. Mary’s Cathedral in downtown St. Cloud. The statue is a replica of t

How did St. Cloud get its name? It's a strange story

Why is the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame located in tiny Eveleth, Minnesota?

Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?

Why a slice of I-94 west of the Twin Cities is a 'candyland for researchers'

Duluth

Iron Range Sen. David Tomassoni, I-Chisholm, sang Mac the Knife along with the band Cowboy Angel Blue from Virginia, Minn. at a party honoring the lat

Iron Range Sen. David Tomassoni takes on ALS

Former Duluth East boys' hockey coach Mike Randolph takes assistant coach job with St. Thomas Academy

Doctor's articles on Parkinson's retracted

Are dry Gooseberry Falls a sign of some bigger problems?

Celebs

Jackie Mason, shown in 2005.

Jackie Mason, who turned kvetching into comedy gold, dies at 93

LeVar Burton: 'Jeopardy!' host gig began 'scary,' ended fun

Prosecutors air more claims in R. Kelly case; 1 involves boy

Family of James Brown settles 15-year battle over his estate

Inspired

on track: Ashley Mehrwerth gave friend and fellow driver TJ Inderieden a smooch on the cheek after the trophy presentation on victory lane following h

Lifelong love of dirt racing leads Sauk Rapids man with Down syndrome to fans, trophies

Richfield's Mayor Gonzalez a force in advocating services for communities of color

Former refugees' St. Cloud startup fosters sober living, independence

N.Y. artist returns to Nisswa to paint mural celebrating Minnesota summers

More Stories

Hunger strike takes toll on detainees at Minn. sex offender treatment center

Three detainees have been hospitalized since the strike began a week ago.

The Star Tribune is dialing back COVID-19 data tracking. Here's what that means.

We will be making some changes to our Minnesota COVID-19 tracker on July 1.

Four drown, 2-year-old hurt in Minnesota lakes, rivers over weekend

On Sunday evening, a 9-year-old was reported missing at Carver Lake Park Beach in Woodbury. A police officer dove into the lake and found the child, who was later pronounced dead.

Patients celebrate expansion of Minn. medical pot program

A new law that allows adults in Minnesota's medical marijuana program to purchase the raw flower form of cannabis and smoke it. The state estimates it will increase participation by three or four times, driving down costs.

Cambridge woman dies in crash with semi on Hwy. 65 in Isanti County

A 25-year-old Cambridge woman was killed Friday evening after her car hit a semitrailer truck in Isanti County.