science
After decades of work, scientists finish the human genome
A team of 99 scientists has given us a new view of our DNA.
River levels fall as drought worsens throughout Minnesota
The enduring drought spells growing trouble for the waterways of Minnesota.
From Mpls. riots to Jan. 6, social media users share their crimes
It's a trend called "performance crime," a bewildering phenomenon often driven by a quest for online clout and not limited to any age group, education level or ideology. The oversharing by lawbreakers makes life easier for police
Local
Emmett Till's family on his 80th birthday: 'The past isn't the past until justice is served'
Kids game, code, and fly drones at futuristic St. Paul summer program
Crystal police teaching English language learners how to drive
High construction prices hit Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
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Sports
The Twins paid Josh Donaldson. What should that mean for Buxton?
Soaking in the moment, Wiskus and USA men fifth in team gymnastics
Former Gopher Becker wins gold in 4x100 freestyle swimming relay
Buxton, Twins fail to land on deal with trade deadline approaching
Business
Minnesota entrepreneur turns favor for friend into gluten- and grain-free granola business
Drake's Organic Spirits mix includes venture capital
Target collaborates with children's book author Christian Robinson
Minnesota firms pull in $500 million of venture capital in first half of year
Opinion
Merrick Garland, non-brawler for democracy
Save the patios — at least safe ones
Ben & Jerry's and Israel
Nickeled and dimed
Latest Sack Cartoon
Jan. 6 panel
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A growing model in Minnesota: Paying doctors like fitness clubs
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For sleep apnea, could a mouth guard be the simple fix?
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After decades of work, scientists finish the human genome
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As lakes warm, race is on to save Minnesota's cold-water fish
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Radar to help find graves in Great Smoky Mountains of enslaved people
Variety
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
Large music publishing firm controls half of Prince's estate
Latest Columns
Curt Brown
Twists and turns for Minnesota's oldest human bones
The discovery dubbed Browns Valley Man was judged to be roughly 10,000-year-old bones, some of the oldest, best-preserved prehistoric human remains ever found in North America.
Gail Rosenblum
Ann Bancroft Foundation's new director wants girls to dream big
She's only weeks into her role, but Katie Lauer has been preparing for the job much of her life.
James Eli Shiffer
Minneapolis' posting of 'deleted' EPA pages is a bit overheated
One problem: The web pages in question are still on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website. You can find them linked from the EPA home page.
Politics
As Jan. 6 probe begins, Dem vows: 'We have to get it right'
Noem's border visit comes with political opportunities
Thompson, St. Paul police differ on whether he apologized to officer
AP Interview: PM says Iraq doesn't need US combat troops
Nation
Winds stoke California's largest fire as blazes scorch West
Warming rivers in US West killing fish, imperiling industry
At least 8 killed in 22-car pileup in Utah during sandstorm
Airports in the US West dealing with shortage of jet fuel
World
US, China hold high-level talks, highlighting differences
Tunisia on edge as president suspends parliament, fires PM
A Mexican state suffers bloody fallout of cartel rivalry
French parliament OKs restaurant COVID pass, vaccine rules
Curious Minnesota
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 takes on ALS
Former Duluth East boys' hockey coach 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
Singer Pink backs beach handball team on 'sexist' clothing
LeVar Burton: 'Jeopardy!' host gig began 'scary,' ended fun
Jackie Mason, who turned kvetching into comedy gold, dies at 93
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 1-7
Inspired
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
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Even for the healthy, wildfire smoke poses risks
Congestion, coughing plague many of those exposed to the haze.
Like 'The Revenant,' but real: A grizzly bear terrorized a man for days in Alaska
Coast Guard rescues man pursued by bear in Alaska.
As drought concerns grow, so do Minnesota farmers' worries
While dry weather can push up commodity prices, grain farmers increasingly worried about lower yields this year.
Kaseya gets master decryption key after July 4 global attack
The Florida company whose software was exploited in the devastating Fourth of July weekend ransomware attack, Kaseya, has received a universal key that will decrypt all of the more than 1,000 businesses and public organizations crippled in the global incident.
Numerous websites briefly go down in widespread outage
Major websites went down Thursday in what appeared to be a brief but widespread outage.