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City Council members are pursuing a separate plan to fold the federal agreement into a state settlement; the city attorney says they don’t have the power.

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What did — and didn’t — pass during the special session

From a bonding bill to data centers, lawmakers stayed on track and finished their work hours ahead of schedule.

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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty hires PR firm of public defenders to fight ‘misinformation’

The Hennepin County Board recently approved a request to pay Wren Collective, an organization focused on criminal justice reform, $150,000 for their services this year.

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Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

Betty McCollum, the Minnesota Democrat who represents St. Paul and the east metro, and Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary and Forest Lake native, temporarily derailed a hearing over the defense budget.

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After more than a century in St. Paul, Luther Seminary to sell rest of campus

The school has been in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood for more than 100 years. It plans to find new space in the Twin Cities.

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Minnesota woman sues Delta after being punched by drunk passenger midflight

Greater Minnesota

Ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn seeks dismissal of sex solicitation charge, alleging selective prosecution

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Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

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J&E Cos. shuts three Twin Cities factories, laying off 145

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Minneapolis theater company abruptly postpones cursed Shakespearean tragedy

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What did — and didn’t — pass during the special session

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What did — and didn’t — pass during the special session

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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty hires PR firm of public defenders to fight ‘misinformation’

Twin Cities

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty hires PR firm of public defenders to fight ‘misinformation’

Politics

Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

Politics

Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

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After more than a century in St. Paul, Luther Seminary to sell rest of campus

St. Paul

After more than a century in St. Paul, Luther Seminary to sell rest of campus

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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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Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Greater Minnesota

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Rangers hiked 11 miles to a remote campground to confirm the deaths.

Duluth

Exhumed Duluth priest gets new resting place as supporters start push toward sainthood

Duluth

Exhumed Duluth priest gets new resting place as supporters start push toward sainthood

Greater Minnesota

Ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn seeks dismissal of sex solicitation charge, alleging selective prosecution

Greater Minnesota

Ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn seeks dismissal of sex solicitation charge, alleging selective prosecution

Greater Minnesota

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Greater Minnesota

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Rangers hiked 11 miles to a remote campground to confirm the deaths.

Bemidji

Employee who stole 18 guns from northern Minnesota store in gift card scheme is sentenced to prison

Rochester

Union workers at Mayo Clinic Methodist in Rochester approve new contract

Greater Minnesota

Charges: Man made guns and spoke of blowing up State Capitol, synagogue and other buildings

News & Politics

Sen. Nicole Mitchell leaves floor of special session for burglary pretrial hearing

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Opinion: This is what autocracy looks like

Commentaries

Opinion: This is what autocracy looks like

If you saw all this in any other country — soldiers sent to crush dissent, union leaders arrested, opposition politicians threatened — it would be obvious. The question, now, is whether Americans who hate tyranny can be roused to respond.

Columnists

Sturdevant: Minnesota shutdown averted because DFLers took the lead

Lori Sturdevant

Columnists

Sturdevant: Minnesota shutdown averted because DFLers took the lead

Lori Sturdevant

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Commentaries

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Commentaries

Opinion: This is what autocracy looks like

Commentaries

Opinion: This is what autocracy looks like

If you saw all this in any other country — soldiers sent to crush dissent, union leaders arrested, opposition politicians threatened — it would be obvious. The question, now, is whether Americans who hate tyranny can be roused to respond.

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Michael RandColumnist / Reporter

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15 venues that will make dads feel extra loved on Father’s Day

Things To Do

15 venues that will make dads feel extra loved on Father’s Day

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12 deals that will bring dad jokes and savings for Father’s Day

Eat & Drink

12 deals that will bring dad jokes and savings for Father’s Day

Stage & Arts

Minneapolis theater company abruptly postpones cursed Shakespearean tragedy

Stage & Arts

Minneapolis theater company abruptly postpones cursed Shakespearean tragedy

Things To Do

15 venues that will make dads feel extra loved on Father’s Day

Things To Do

15 venues that will make dads feel extra loved on Father’s Day

Celebrate with plane rides, horse races, games, cold brews and minigolf.

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J&E Cos. shuts three Twin Cities factories, laying off 145

Small Business

J&E Cos. shuts three Twin Cities factories, laying off 145

Company officials said in state filing that J&E had financial problems and an attempt to sell the company failed.

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Minnesota woman sues Delta after being punched by drunk passenger midflight

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Minnesota woman sues Delta after being punched by drunk passenger midflight

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Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

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Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

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J&E Cos. shuts three Twin Cities factories, laying off 145

Small Business

J&E Cos. shuts three Twin Cities factories, laying off 145

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Suzanne Warmanen, Isabell Monk O'Connor and Barbara Bryne as the Weїrd Sisters in Shakespeare's MACBETH, directed by Joe Dowling with set and costume design by Monica Frawley. On the Wurtele Thrust Stage of the Guthrie Theater from January 30 through April 3, 2010.

Frey directs Mpls. to implement police reforms nixed by Justice Department

Frey directs Mpls. to implement police reforms nixed by Justice Department

Chief O’Hara came to Minneapolis to rebuild trust. But he’s shown contempt for the politics.

What is a consent decree? How police reform works and what Trump’s move means for Minneapolis.

Chief O’Hara came to Minneapolis to rebuild trust. But he’s shown contempt for the politics.

What is a consent decree? How police reform works and what Trump’s move means for Minneapolis.

What did — and didn’t — pass during the special session

What did — and didn’t — pass during the special session

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty hires PR firm of public defenders to fight ‘misinformation’

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty hires PR firm of public defenders to fight ‘misinformation’

Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

After more than a century in St. Paul, Luther Seminary to sell rest of campus

After more than a century in St. Paul, Luther Seminary to sell rest of campus

Minnesota woman sues Delta after being punched by drunk passenger midflight

Ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn seeks dismissal of sex solicitation charge, alleging selective prosecution

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

J&E Cos. shuts three Twin Cities factories, laying off 145

Minneapolis theater company abruptly postpones cursed Shakespearean tragedy

What did — and didn’t — pass during the special session

What did — and didn’t — pass during the special session

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty hires PR firm of public defenders to fight ‘misinformation’

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty hires PR firm of public defenders to fight ‘misinformation’

Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

Hegseth, McCollum spar over L.A. riots, response to unrest after George Floyd murder

After more than a century in St. Paul, Luther Seminary to sell rest of campus

After more than a century in St. Paul, Luther Seminary to sell rest of campus

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Russia launches another large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding 13

Israel deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized

What to know about Trump's deployment of the Marines and National Guard to LA's immigration protests

Minnesota’s cannabis tax will be one of the highest in the nation after 50% hike

Staples-Motley athlete is a pole vaulter, rodeo cowboy, musician and, especially, an expert at mind control

St. Francis school district rewrites book review policy, agrees to return banned titles to shelves

Twin Cities man charged in Northtown Mall fatal shooting; he’s also implicated in a March homicide

Which ace becomes a state baseball champ this week?

Satanic Temple accuses Iowa officials of religious discrimination

A former student opens fire at an Austrian school, killing 10 and taking his own life

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex says she joined ‘cuckold’ sex marathons to feel loved by him

Palestinians say 36 people killed trying to obtain desperately needed aid

Minnesota Legislature clears the way for Mall of America water park subsidy

A Gophers hurdler from Jamaica keeps trimming time ahead of NCAA meet

Tight end Josh Oliver, Vikings agree to terms on three-year contract extension

15 venues that will make dads feel extra loved on Father’s Day

RandBall: Darius Garland, Jaire Alexander and the allure of the quick fix

Former U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark commits to July’s 3M Open

12 deals that will bring dad jokes and savings for Father’s Day

'Death at the White Hart' is a tricky novel from 'Broadchurch' creator

INTRODUCING 'WORTH IT'

Greater Minnesota

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Exhumed Duluth priest gets new resting place as supporters start push toward sainthood

Exhumed Duluth priest gets new resting place as supporters start push toward sainthood

Ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn seeks dismissal of sex solicitation charge, alleging selective prosecution

Ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn seeks dismissal of sex solicitation charge, alleging selective prosecution

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Employee who stole 18 guns from northern Minnesota store in gift card scheme is sentenced to prison

Union workers at Mayo Clinic Methodist in Rochester approve new contract

Charges: Man made guns and spoke of blowing up State Capitol, synagogue and other buildings

Sen. Nicole Mitchell leaves floor of special session for burglary pretrial hearing

Opinion

Opinion: This is what autocracy looks like

Opinion: This is what autocracy looks like

Sturdevant: Minnesota shutdown averted because DFLers took the lead

Sturdevant: Minnesota shutdown averted because DFLers took the lead

Morris: Trump’s troops in L.A. are helping to pour fuel on the fire

Opinion: How to deal with the Orwellian as it’s realized

Opinion: This is what autocracy looks like

Opinion: This is what autocracy looks like

Morris: Trump’s troops in L.A. are helping to pour fuel on the fire

Opinion: How to deal with the Orwellian as it’s realized

Strib Voices

Opinion: This is what autocracy looks like

RandBall: Darius Garland, Jaire Alexander and the allure of the quick fix

'Death at the White Hart' is a tricky novel from 'Broadchurch' creator

Food & Culture

15 venues that will make dads feel extra loved on Father’s Day

15 venues that will make dads feel extra loved on Father’s Day