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In Worthington, fear becomes a fixture of immigrant lives as feds crack down

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Two campers died on Lake Superior’s remote Isle Royale. Here’s what we know.

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Family ties, new senior housing draw most retirees to this Minnesota county

Twin Cities

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Gov. Tim Walz confirmed Saturday morning that Hortman and her husband Mark had both been killed in what he called targeted political violence.

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Rep. Melissa Hortman, top Democrat in Minnesota House, shot and killed

News & Politics

Rep. Melissa Hortman, top Democrat in Minnesota House, shot and killed

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Rep. Melissa Hortman, top Democrat in Minnesota House, shot and killed

Watch live: Walz news conference on lawmaker shootings

Rep. Melissa Hortman, top Democrat in Minnesota House, shot and killed

In Worthington, fear becomes a fixture of immigrant lives as feds crack down

In Worthington, fear becomes a fixture of immigrant lives as feds crack down

Two campers died on Lake Superior’s remote Isle Royale. Here’s what we know.

Two campers died on Lake Superior’s remote Isle Royale. Here’s what we know.

Family ties, new senior housing draw most retirees to this Minnesota county

Family ties, new senior housing draw most retirees to this Minnesota county

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Pickleball noise serves up drama, police calls in Twin Cities suburbs

Anti-Trump ‘No Kings Day’ protests planned across Minnesota

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Twins players take social media threats to their families seriously

Minneapolis shelter is expanding in the face of new barriers for homeless and LGBTQ youth

In Worthington, fear becomes a fixture of immigrant lives as feds crack down

In Worthington, fear becomes a fixture of immigrant lives as feds crack down

Two campers died on Lake Superior’s remote Isle Royale. Here’s what we know.

Two campers died on Lake Superior’s remote Isle Royale. Here’s what we know.

Family ties, new senior housing draw most retirees to this Minnesota county

Family ties, new senior housing draw most retirees to this Minnesota county

Pickleball noise serves up drama, police calls in Twin Cities suburbs

Pickleball noise serves up drama, police calls in Twin Cities suburbs

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Melissa Hortman, top Democrat in Minnesota House, shot and killed in home

The Army is set to celebrate 250 years with a parade that coincides with Trump's birthday

High school baseball: Live updates from state championships at Target Field

Cities brace for large crowds at anti-Trump 'No Kings' demonstrations across the US

Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' as Iran fires drones and missiles in response to Israeli strikes

Falls are common and can be dangerous — so why are we so embarrassed about them?

Ramstad: There was an economic argument for offering Medicaid benefits to undocumented immigrants

In unpredictable economic times, focus on what you know

Plan ahead to avoid financial, health care mistakes later in life

Crime is top of mind in Minneapolis streets, but the upcoming city election? Not so much.

Sole survivor of Air India crash describes failed takeoff and disbelief at being alive

Family ties, new senior housing draw most retirees to this Minnesota county

Minneapolis shelter is expanding in the face of new barriers for homeless and LGBTQ youth

Scoggins: The changes sweeping college sports don’t change everything. The game is still the thing.

Paddack is latest Twins starter to get shelled as Astros roll in series opener

Two found dead in Hermantown in apparent domestic violence incident

MLS surprise San Diego FC comes to Allianz Field with a Minnesotan helping point the way

Twins players take social media threats to their families seriously

Gophers men’s track and field finishes seventh at NCAA outdoor championships

Deaths in San Antonio rise to 11 and some are still missing after heavy storms, officials say

INTRODUCING 'WORTH IT'

Greater Minnesota

Rep. Melissa Hortman, top Democrat in Minnesota House, shot and killed

Rep. Melissa Hortman, top Democrat in Minnesota House, shot and killed

In Worthington, fear becomes a fixture of immigrant lives as feds crack down

In Worthington, fear becomes a fixture of immigrant lives as feds crack down

Two found dead in Hermantown in apparent domestic violence incident

Two found dead in Hermantown in apparent domestic violence incident

Rep. Melissa Hortman, top Democrat in Minnesota House, shot and killed

Rep. Melissa Hortman, top Democrat in Minnesota House, shot and killed

Two campers died on Lake Superior’s remote Isle Royale. Here’s what we know.

Minnesota state agency says voter registration forms submitted with fake IDs did not lead to votes

Ellison reaches settlement with mobile home park operator over false pandemic-era claims

Minnesota driver who was injured by part that fell off passing semi has died

Opinion

Rash: Padilla's ejection from Noem event illustrates the Rashomon effect

Rash: Padilla's ejection from Noem event illustrates the Rashomon effect

Administrators: We’re charting a sound course for the future of the University of Minnesota

Administrators: We’re charting a sound course for the future of the University of Minnesota

Readers Write: Military ethics and immigration enforcement

Opinion: On Father’s Day, for me, these are the literal ties that bind

Rash: Padilla's ejection from Noem event illustrates the Rashomon effect

Rash: Padilla's ejection from Noem event illustrates the Rashomon effect

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Opinion: On Father’s Day, for me, these are the literal ties that bind

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Ramstad: There was an economic argument for offering Medicaid benefits to undocumented immigrants

Scoggins: The changes sweeping college sports don’t change everything. The game is still the thing.

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High school baseball: Live updates from state championships at Target Field

High school baseball: Live updates from state championships at Target Field