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Walz, Johnson gubernatorial rivalry goes to the dogs — literally

Politics

Walz, Johnson gubernatorial rivalry goes to the dogs — literally

Gov. Tim Walz signs a bill banning service dog discrimination while former political opponent Jeff Johnson looks on.

Twin Cities

Minnesota Catholics praise the selection of the first U.S. pope

Business

Medtech firms accused of changing spine devices, causing added pain and electric shocks

Twins

Lee's clutch double lifts Twins to three-game sweep of Orioles

Eat & Drink

These 60 all-star patios in the Twin Cities are ready for summer

High Schools

Watch tonight: Metro West Conference foes renew rivalry

Agriculture

Minnesota farmers leave fields for D.C. to lobby for farm bill passage

Agriculture

Minnesota farmers leave fields for D.C. to lobby for farm bill passage

Eat & Drink

20 places to eat in downtown Minneapolis before (and after) Timberwolves games

Eat & Drink

20 places to eat in downtown Minneapolis before (and after) Timberwolves games

High Schools

These Minnesota girls are jumping up the basketball recruiting rankings

High Schools

These Minnesota girls are jumping up the basketball recruiting rankings

Music

Twin Cities music venues change their tune as fewer drinkers mean more financial challenges

Music

Twin Cities music venues change their tune as fewer drinkers mean more financial challenges

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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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‘Marshall, please help us’: Residents voice fears at mobile home park closure hearing

Greater Minnesota

‘Marshall, please help us’: Residents voice fears at mobile home park closure hearing

A letter says the Broadmoor Valley site intends to close in March 2026.

Rochester

Rochester leaders call on authorities to charge woman in racist viral video

Rochester

Rochester leaders call on authorities to charge woman in racist viral video

Duluth

Nate Bargatze has sold more tickets than any other act to play Duluth’s Amsoil Arena. Who are the Top 5 artists to perform at the DECC?

Duluth

Nate Bargatze has sold more tickets than any other act to play Duluth’s Amsoil Arena. Who are the Top 5 artists to perform at the DECC?

Greater Minnesota

‘Marshall, please help us’: Residents voice fears at mobile home park closure hearing

Greater Minnesota

‘Marshall, please help us’: Residents voice fears at mobile home park closure hearing

A letter says the Broadmoor Valley site intends to close in March 2026.

Business

Controversial Twin Metals mine project could get second life after key congressional OK

Mankato

Minnesota State Mankato makes big cuts to academic offerings to save money, meet student and employer demands

Outdoor Activities

Fed up with high-tech fishing? This central Minnesota lake is for you.

Outdoor Activities

Anderson: Minnesota’s million anglers should be convinced that Boundary Waters is worth protecting

Opinion

Columnists

Olson’s Cheers & Jeers: Where leadership is and isn’t

Rochelle Olson

Columnists

Olson’s Cheers & Jeers: Where leadership is and isn’t

Rochelle Olson

It involves things like “consistent, nondiscriminatory application of the law,” good organization and forthright disclosure.

Commentaries

Opinion: Mississippi and Louisiana improved reading scores. We in Minnesota haven’t — yet.

Commentaries

Opinion: Mississippi and Louisiana improved reading scores. We in Minnesota haven’t — yet.

Columnists

Banks: Reading a little — but not too much — into a papal selection

Commentaries

Opinion: For $1 billion, the same problems in a Minneapolis neighborhood

Columnists

Olson’s Cheers & Jeers: Where leadership is and isn’t

Rochelle Olson

Columnists

Olson’s Cheers & Jeers: Where leadership is and isn’t

Rochelle Olson

It involves things like “consistent, nondiscriminatory application of the law,” good organization and forthright disclosure.

Columnists

Banks: Reading a little — but not too much — into a papal selection

Commentaries

Opinion: For $1 billion, the same problems in a Minneapolis neighborhood

Strib Voices

Columnists

Olson’s Cheers & Jeers: Where leadership is and isn’t

Rochelle OlsonEditorial Columnist

Commentaries

Opinion: Mississippi and Louisiana improved reading scores. We in Minnesota haven’t — yet.

Peter Hutchinson

Columnists

Banks: Reading a little — but not too much — into a papal selection

David BanksCommentary Editor

Sports

The Latest

Live Updates: Wolves look to even the series with Golden State tonight

With Warriors star Steph Curry sidelined, the Wolves have a huge opportunity to even the series

Twins

Lee's clutch double lifts Twins to three-game sweep of Orioles

Loons

As the Loons prepare to face Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, what's this circus all about, anyway?

Jon Marthaler

High Schools

Watch tonight: Metro West Conference foes renew rivalry

Food & Culture

Eat & Drink

20 places to eat in downtown Minneapolis before (and after) Timberwolves games

Eat & Drink

20 places to eat in downtown Minneapolis before (and after) Timberwolves games

Head downtown early and maybe stay a bit later to celebrate a win at these local bars and restaurants.

Music

Two Harbors bandleaders help other Twin Cities musicians who ‘can’t shake this dream’

Music

Two Harbors bandleaders help other Twin Cities musicians who ‘can’t shake this dream’

Culture

3 artsy things to do with mom this Mother’s Day weekend

Culture

3 artsy things to do with mom this Mother’s Day weekend

Eat & Drink

20 places to eat in downtown Minneapolis before (and after) Timberwolves games

Eat & Drink

20 places to eat in downtown Minneapolis before (and after) Timberwolves games

Head downtown early and maybe stay a bit later to celebrate a win at these local bars and restaurants.

News & Politics

Nation

Father of 15-year-old who killed 2 at Wisconsin religious school faces felony charges

Wisconsin prosecutors have charged the father of a teenage girl who killed a teacher and fellow student in a school shooting last year with allowing her access to the semiautomatic pistols she used in the attack.

Twin Cities

Minnesota Catholics praise the selection of the first U.S. pope

Minneapolis

Nationwide arrest warrant issued for Twin Cities massage therapist on sex assault charge

News & Politics

Need a last-minute Mother’s Day gift? Try giving an experience.

Things To Do

Games & Comics

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Daily Games

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Arlo and Janis

Daily comic from Jimmy Johnson

Baby Blues

Daily comic from Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott

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Images from the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican

Business

Economy

White House $5K ‘baby bonus’ would do little to offset cost of raising a kid in Minnesota

Economy

White House $5K ‘baby bonus’ would do little to offset cost of raising a kid in Minnesota

Fertility rates across the globe are dwindling, prompting governments like U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to propose incentives for women to have children.

Agriculture

Minnesota farmers leave fields for D.C. to lobby for farm bill passage

Agriculture

Minnesota farmers leave fields for D.C. to lobby for farm bill passage

Business

Medtech firms accused of changing spine devices, causing added pain and electric shocks

Business

Medtech firms accused of changing spine devices, causing added pain and electric shocks

Economy

White House $5K ‘baby bonus’ would do little to offset cost of raising a kid in Minnesota

Economy

White House $5K ‘baby bonus’ would do little to offset cost of raising a kid in Minnesota

Fertility rates across the globe are dwindling, prompting governments like U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to propose incentives for women to have children.

Outdoors

Environment

Talon Metals steps up exploratory drilling for a nickel mine in Minnesota, cites ‘exceptional’ find

The company, which is partnered with a subsidiary of international mining giant Rio Tinto, has drilled 292 holes in Aitkin County over four years.

Outdoor Activities

Fed up with high-tech fishing? This central Minnesota lake is for you.

Outdoor Activities

Anderson: Minnesota’s million anglers should be convinced that Boundary Waters is worth protecting

Dennis Anderson

Outdoor Activities

You asked, and we answered our audience’s questions about Minnesota’s fishing opener.

Elections

Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris' loss on sexism and racism and rejects concerns about his age

Frey extends olive branch to foes, saying Democratic-run cities can be a beacon amid federal chaos

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

Curious Minnesota

Why doesn’t Minneapolis’ Tangletown follow the grid?

Why are there two seafood plants in the small Minnesota town of Motley?

What happened after ‘bachelormania’ beset Herman, Minnesota?

Culture

Two Harbors bandleaders help other Twin Cities musicians who ‘can’t shake this dream’

3 artsy things to do with mom this Mother’s Day weekend

Review: ‘Sickle’ is severe and brutal, but it’s a must-see

Travel

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

Travel Troubleshooter: Airline changes her arrival time without notice

Backpacking Denali National Park, without trails or a plan

Health Care

Medtech firms accused of changing spine devices, causing added pain and electric shocks

Blue Cross of Minnesota CEO saw 34% pay increase to $4.3 million

How much hospital can you get for $400 million?

Outdoor Activities

Annie Battle Lake inside Glendalough State Park has been designated a heritage fishery -- no boat motors allowed, no electronic fishing devices. DNR is concentrating on improving the bluegill fishery.