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Could North Memorial close? Hospital issues warning, a glimpse of what’s at stake.

Health Care

Could North Memorial close? Hospital issues warning, a glimpse of what’s at stake.

CEO claims Robbinsdale trauma center is “uniquely” vulnerable unless state pursues directed-payment scheme to max out federal support.

Environment

A Minnesota tribe built solar for its casino. Now its electric supplier vows to cut off power.

Politics

Claiming there is ‘no real plan’ to close Stillwater prison, union leaders blast politicians

Minneapolis

University of Minnesota shuts down antiracism research center after plagiarism allegations against founder

Minneapolis

U of M loses $2 million federal grant after allegations of fabricated data

Greater Minnesota

Charges: Minnesota teacher sent nude photos to boys at high school; resource officer covered for her

Twin Cities Suburbs

Marooned motor yacht removed from Beer Can Island

Twin Cities Suburbs

Marooned motor yacht removed from Beer Can Island

Economy

Market volatility leaves some Minnesotans uneasy about 401(k) retirement investments

Economy

Market volatility leaves some Minnesotans uneasy about 401(k) retirement investments

Politics

Minnesota’s budget deal threatened over plans to undo health care for undocumented adults

Politics

Minnesota’s budget deal threatened over plans to undo health care for undocumented adults

Twin Cities Suburbs

Hopkins renames itself for a day to celebrate Paige Bueckers’ WNBA debut

Twin Cities Suburbs

Hopkins renames itself for a day to celebrate Paige Bueckers’ WNBA debut

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INTRODUCING 'WORTH IT'

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.

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Politics

Minnesota legislators eye $77 million cut to planned Duluth train

Politics

Minnesota legislators eye $77 million cut to planned Duluth train

But they say they’ve left enough state money to still land federal dollars.

Rochester

Amazon to build new distribution center south of Rochester

Rochester

Amazon to build new distribution center south of Rochester

Greater Minnesota

Charges: Minnesota teacher sent nude photos to boys at high school; resource officer covered for her

Greater Minnesota

Charges: Minnesota teacher sent nude photos to boys at high school; resource officer covered for her

Politics

Minnesota legislators eye $77 million cut to planned Duluth train

Politics

Minnesota legislators eye $77 million cut to planned Duluth train

But they say they’ve left enough state money to still land federal dollars.

Outdoors

Anderson: The Chainsaw Sisters Saloon is gone, but the Echo Trail is still a pathway to possibilities

Duluth

Where are the Minnesota wildfires? See maps where three fires are growing in Arrowhead region

Greater Minnesota

Fire officials opening burned areas to property owners in northeast Minnesota

Environment

A Minnesota tribe built solar for its casino. Now its electric supplier vows to cut off power.

Opinion

Commentaries

Opinion: Nuclear war avoided, again. But next time?

Commentaries

Opinion: Nuclear war avoided, again. But next time?

The fast-moving conflict between India and Pakistan last week demonstrated the inherent dangers of the modern nuclear age.

Columnists

Olson’s Cheers & Jeers: Firefighters, a fraught fundraiser and a possible pardon

Rochelle Olson

Columnists

Olson’s Cheers & Jeers: Firefighters, a fraught fundraiser and a possible pardon

Rochelle Olson

Readers Write

Readers Write: Woe to the Legislature

Commentaries

Opinion: Don’t forget about medical cannabis patients

Commentaries

Opinion: Nuclear war avoided, again. But next time?

Commentaries

Opinion: Nuclear war avoided, again. But next time?

The fast-moving conflict between India and Pakistan last week demonstrated the inherent dangers of the modern nuclear age.

Readers Write

Readers Write: Woe to the Legislature

Commentaries

Opinion: Don’t forget about medical cannabis patients

Strib Voices

Sports

RandBall: Paige Bueckers has been destined for greatness since sixth grade

Michael RandColumnist / Reporter

Outdoors

Anderson: The Chainsaw Sisters Saloon is gone, but the Echo Trail is still a pathway to possibilities

Dennis AndersonColumnist

Commentaries

Opinion: Nuclear war avoided, again. But next time?

W.J. Hennigan

Sports

High Schools

She's already one of Minnesota's all-time best pole vaulters. Small tweaks could take her even higher.

Roseville's Jayda Wilson hopes to defend her Class 3A pole vault state title. Her 13-1 vault is tied for 16th in the nation.

Sports

RandBall: Paige Bueckers has been destined for greatness since sixth grade

Michael Rand

Wild

Russian standout Danila Yurov, a former first-round pick, signs with Wild

Aurora

Minnesota Aurora still wants to go pro, but has the NWSL priced them out?

Food & Culture

Eat & Drink

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

Eat & Drink

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

The start of patio, ice cream and plant-sale season led us to some delicious bites.

Stage & Arts

Pulitzer-winning ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ was a mission of love for the playwright

Stage & Arts

Pulitzer-winning ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ was a mission of love for the playwright

Eat & Drink

St. Peter brewery takes gold at World Beer Cup for old Scandinavian beer

Eat & Drink

St. Peter brewery takes gold at World Beer Cup for old Scandinavian beer

Eat & Drink

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

Eat & Drink

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

The start of patio, ice cream and plant-sale season led us to some delicious bites.

News & Politics

Politics

Claiming there is ‘no real plan’ to close Stillwater prison, union leaders blast politicians

Labor leaders at the state’s second-largest prison said they were not consulted on the plan to shut it down. They argued at the Capitol that this will harm public safety and corrections operations throughout Minnesota.

Politics

Minnesota’s budget deal threatened over plans to undo health care for undocumented adults

News & Politics

Five years later, how will Minnesota remember George Floyd?

Small Business

Minnesota small business owners eyeing tax cut tangled in sprawling federal bill

Things To Do

Games & Comics

Super Quiz

Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer.

Daily Games

Explore Popular Picks: Dive into Exciting Games Now!

Arlo and Janis

Daily comic from Jimmy Johnson

Baby Blues

Daily comic from Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott

Featured Videos

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Horse retires from the last mounted police unit in Minnesota

An Elk River woman reunites with Teak, the horse she donated 17 years ago to the Minneapolis police.

Horse retires from the last mounted police unit in Minnesota

Minnesota will close Stillwater prison

President Trump signs economic deals with Qatar

Wildfires north of Duluth continue to grow

Business

Business

UnitedHealth, the troubled $400 billion giant, tops our list of Minnesota’s largest public companies

Business

UnitedHealth, the troubled $400 billion giant, tops our list of Minnesota’s largest public companies

Leaders are looking to mitigate the impact of tariffs, high interest rates and inflation

Health Care

Could North Memorial close? Hospital issues warning, a glimpse of what’s at stake.

Health Care

Could North Memorial close? Hospital issues warning, a glimpse of what’s at stake.

Small Business

Minnesota small business owners eyeing tax cut tangled in sprawling federal bill

Small Business

Minnesota small business owners eyeing tax cut tangled in sprawling federal bill

Business

UnitedHealth, the troubled $400 billion giant, tops our list of Minnesota’s largest public companies

Business

UnitedHealth, the troubled $400 billion giant, tops our list of Minnesota’s largest public companies

Leaders are looking to mitigate the impact of tariffs, high interest rates and inflation

Outdoors

Outdoor Activities

A mushroom hunting novice hunts for Minnesota’s elusive morel

The Gentleman Forager guides Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Chloe Johnson and others into the world of fungi.

Outdoors

Anderson: The Chainsaw Sisters Saloon is gone, but the Echo Trail is still a pathway to possibilities

Dennis Anderson

Environment

When Ethel the 300-pound bear started limping, her keepers knew where to call

Outdoor Activities

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

Elections

Who’s running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?

Minneapolis City Council member will stay in race after failing to win DFL endorsement

Orono elects Schwingler to City Council

Curious Minnesota

Are those really LBJ’s footprints in concrete at Minnehaha Falls?

What’s the story behind Minneapolis’ Boom Island Lighthouse?

Why doesn’t Minneapolis’ Tangletown follow the grid?

Culture

Amy Irving’s home in a rebuilt barn is a slice of Santa Fe in New York

Pulitzer-winning ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ was a mission of love for the playwright

Above-average Linden Hills home with below-average energy needs listed at $2.1M

Travel

Minnesota’s best tourist traps and roadside attractions

Meet the Minnesota native searching for family history in her Scamp

A CIA military base was their home during the ‘Secret War’ in Laos. Now Hmong Americans can finally see it again.

Health Care

Could North Memorial close? Hospital issues warning, a glimpse of what’s at stake.

UCare laying off 80 workers, trimming open positions amid mounting financial challenges

Investors send UnitedHealth stock down on report of DOJ criminal investigation into Medicare Advantage

Outdoor Activities

A mushroom hunting novice hunts for Minnesota’s elusive morel

As one hummingbird approaches a red hummingbird feeder, another flies away.