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Minnesota lawmakers strike a deal on a two-year state budget

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Minnesota lawmakers strike a deal on a two-year state budget

The deal comes after about two weeks of closed-door negotiations. A special session is likely needed to finish the work.

Minnesota faces a projected $6 billion budget deficit down the road. Here’s what you should know.

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Timberwolves roll into Western Conference finals hungrier and healthier this time

The victory over Golden State left the players far less beat up than at the same point last season, and Rudy Gobert summed up the matter of appetite: “The stomach is not full.”

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Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

The western Minnesota congresswoman’s exchange has gained attention as Republicans hurtle a big tax cut through the committee process.

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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

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News & Politics

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Minnesota State Fair’s 2025 free stages will feature Los Lobos, Rachel Platten and ’90s rap vets

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Timberwolves roll into Western Conference finals hungrier and healthier this time

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Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

Politics

Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

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

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Midwest Travel

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Politics

Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

Politics

Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

The western Minnesota congresswoman’s exchange has gained attention as Republicans hurtle a big tax cut through the committee process.

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

Duluth

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

Duluth

How a worm perpetuated wildfires in northern Minnesota

Duluth

How a worm perpetuated wildfires in northern Minnesota

Politics

Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

Politics

Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

The western Minnesota congresswoman’s exchange has gained attention as Republicans hurtle a big tax cut through the committee process.

Environment

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

Mankato

Judge orders immigrant’s release after ICE arrest based on George Floyd protest, Palestinian support

Books

Meet the Minnesota native searching for family history in her Scamp

Greater Minnesota

Tolkkinen: Just when I was starting to lose myself in nature’s grandeur, along came a motorcycle

Opinion

Columnists

Rash: ‘Between both worlds,’ Ukrainians in Minnesota contribute to each

John Rash

Columnists

Rash: ‘Between both worlds,’ Ukrainians in Minnesota contribute to each

John Rash

While their stories are unique, there’s unity in appreciation of America, a desire to give back, and a warning that waning Western support only emboldens Russia.

Contributing Columnists

Brehm: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is an embarrassment for Minnesota

Andy Brehm

Contributing Columnists

Brehm: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is an embarrassment for Minnesota

Andy Brehm

Commentaries

Stauber: From defund to defend

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Readers Write: Wildfires, health care cuts, sports facilities

Columnists

Rash: ‘Between both worlds,’ Ukrainians in Minnesota contribute to each

John Rash

Columnists

Rash: ‘Between both worlds,’ Ukrainians in Minnesota contribute to each

John Rash

While their stories are unique, there’s unity in appreciation of America, a desire to give back, and a warning that waning Western support only emboldens Russia.

Commentaries

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Scoggins: Gophers’ Greek connection could produce NCAA hammer throw title. But from which competitor?

Chip ScogginsColumnist

Loons

Analysis: Minnesota United’s manager expects Wednesday’s lineup decisions to help Saturday, week after week

Jon MarthalerFreelance

Culture

Yuen: A horse retires from the last mounted police unit in Minnesota

Laura YuenColumnist

Sports

Sports

Scoggins: Gophers’ Greek connection could produce NCAA hammer throw title. But from which competitor?

Chip Scoggins

Kostas Zaltos and his roommate, Angelos Mantzouranis, have two of the top throws in the world this year.

Loons

Analysis: Minnesota United’s manager expects Wednesday’s lineup decisions to help Saturday, week after week

Jon Marthaler

Wolves

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Wolves

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Food & Culture

Music

Ego-less Vince Gill reflects on the Eagles and pork chop on a stick

Music

Ego-less Vince Gill reflects on the Eagles and pork chop on a stick

He’s headed to Minneapolis with his own band after nine years with Don Henley’s group.

Culture

Yuen: A horse retires from the last mounted police unit in Minnesota

Laura Yuen

Culture

Yuen: A horse retires from the last mounted police unit in Minnesota

Laura Yuen

Home & Garden

How to attract more feisty little hummingbirds

Home & Garden

How to attract more feisty little hummingbirds

Music

Ego-less Vince Gill reflects on the Eagles and pork chop on a stick

Music

Ego-less Vince Gill reflects on the Eagles and pork chop on a stick

He’s headed to Minneapolis with his own band after nine years with Don Henley’s group.

News & Politics

Minneapolis

Twin Cities man targeted by ICE posts bail in fatal crash case, pledges to obey court’s conditions

The White House has spotlighted the case as an example o an undocumented immigrant committing a serious crime while in U.S. illegally.

Politics

Minnesota lawmakers strike a deal on a two-year state budget

Politics

Republican Tyler Kistner enters race to replace Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig

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Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

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UnitedHealth Group lost half its value in 6 months. What the CEO shakeup may mean for its future.

Health Care

UnitedHealth Group lost half its value in 6 months. What the CEO shakeup may mean for its future.

Stephen Hemsley is again leading Minnesota’s largest company as it grapples with financial uncertainties and increasing regulatory scrutiny

Retail

OSHA hits Target with nearly $30,000 in fines after Pennsylvania worker crushed to death

Retail

OSHA hits Target with nearly $30,000 in fines after Pennsylvania worker crushed to death

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

Health Care

UnitedHealth Group lost half its value in 6 months. What the CEO shakeup may mean for its future.

Health Care

UnitedHealth Group lost half its value in 6 months. What the CEO shakeup may mean for its future.

Stephen Hemsley is again leading Minnesota’s largest company as it grapples with financial uncertainties and increasing regulatory scrutiny

Outdoors

Environment

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

A dog and cat vet who specializes in hard cases opened her clinic to the wounded animal.

Outdoor Activities

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

Outdoors

Clean energy developer suspends wind project in Minnesota, cites tariffs as a factor

MN Fortune 500

3M reaches PFAS settlement with New Jersey worth up to $450 million

Elections

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Culture

Ego-less Vince Gill reflects on the Eagles and pork chop on a stick

Yuen: A horse retires from the last mounted police unit in Minnesota

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

How to attract more feisty little hummingbirds

Travel

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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

UnitedHealth Group lost half its value in 6 months. What the CEO shakeup may mean for its future.

As preschool mental health issues skyrocket, St. Cloud offers unique, intensive program

In this file photo, a bookmark for children with the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline emergency telephone number is displayed by Lance Neiberger, a volunteer with the Natrona County Suicide Prevention Task Force, while they speak about mental health and suicide awareness in Casper, Wyoming on Aug. 14, 2022. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images/TNS) ORG XMIT: 86104689W

Minnesota lawmakers strike a deal on a two-year state budget

Minnesota lawmakers strike a deal on a two-year state budget

At Minnesota Capitol, Democrats debate whether to moderate or hold firm on progressive policies

Minnesota faces a projected $6 billion budget deficit down the road. Here’s what you should know.

At Minnesota Capitol, Democrats debate whether to moderate or hold firm on progressive policies

Minnesota faces a projected $6 billion budget deficit down the road. Here’s what you should know.

Timberwolves roll into Western Conference finals hungrier and healthier this time

Timberwolves roll into Western Conference finals hungrier and healthier this time

Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

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

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

Minnesota’s best tourist traps and roadside attractions

Minnesota’s best tourist traps and roadside attractions

What is ‘social and emotional learning’ and why has it become a political flashpoint?

Republican Tyler Kistner enters race to replace Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig

Parts of two heavily traveled metro highways close this weekend

Walmart says it will raise prices due to tariff costs after posting solid first quarter sales

Minnesota State Fair’s 2025 free stages will feature Los Lobos, Rachel Platten and ’90s rap vets

Timberwolves roll into Western Conference finals hungrier and healthier this time

Timberwolves roll into Western Conference finals hungrier and healthier this time

Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

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

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

Minnesota’s best tourist traps and roadside attractions

Minnesota’s best tourist traps and roadside attractions

The Latest

Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to helping a man evade federal immigration agents

Twin Cities man targeted by ICE posts bail in fatal crash case, pledges to obey court’s conditions

Trump says the US and Iran have 'sort of' agreed on the terms for a nuclear deal

Minnesota lawmakers strike a deal on a two-year state budget

Scoggins: Gophers’ Greek connection could produce NCAA hammer throw title. But from which competitor?

Analysis: Minnesota United’s manager expects Wednesday’s lineup decisions to help Saturday, week after week

Republican Tyler Kistner enters race to replace Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig

Walmart says it will raise prices due to tariff costs after posting solid first quarter sales

Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

Ego-less Vince Gill reflects on the Eagles and pork chop on a stick

End of an era? Warriors ponder returning to championship level after falling to Timberwolves

Yuen: A horse retires from the last mounted police unit in Minnesota

How to attract more feisty little hummingbirds

Pianist Benmont Tench rebounds from Tom Petty’s death, cancer surgery to resume his solo career

OSHA hits Target with nearly $30,000 in fines after Pennsylvania worker crushed to death

Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion

Minnesota State Fair’s 2025 free stages will feature Los Lobos, Rachel Platten and ’90s rap vets

What is ‘social and emotional learning’ and why has it become a political flashpoint?

5 ways ‘Whoa, Nellie’ salutes cross-dressing outlaw queen who scandalized 19th-century Minnesota

Parts of two heavily traveled metro highways close this weekend

INTRODUCING 'WORTH IT'

Greater Minnesota

Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

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

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

How a worm perpetuated wildfires in northern Minnesota

How a worm perpetuated wildfires in northern Minnesota

Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

Minnesota’s Rep. Fischbach wakes up a congressional colleague, literally

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

Judge orders immigrant’s release after ICE arrest based on George Floyd protest, Palestinian support

Meet the Minnesota native searching for family history in her Scamp

Tolkkinen: Just when I was starting to lose myself in nature’s grandeur, along came a motorcycle

Opinion

Rash: ‘Between both worlds,’ Ukrainians in Minnesota contribute to each

Rash: ‘Between both worlds,’ Ukrainians in Minnesota contribute to each

Brehm: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is an embarrassment for Minnesota

Brehm: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is an embarrassment for Minnesota

Stauber: From defund to defend

Readers Write: Wildfires, health care cuts, sports facilities

Rash: ‘Between both worlds,’ Ukrainians in Minnesota contribute to each

Rash: ‘Between both worlds,’ Ukrainians in Minnesota contribute to each

Stauber: From defund to defend

Readers Write: Wildfires, health care cuts, sports facilities

Strib Voices

Scoggins: Gophers’ Greek connection could produce NCAA hammer throw title. But from which competitor?

Analysis: Minnesota United’s manager expects Wednesday’s lineup decisions to help Saturday, week after week

Yuen: A horse retires from the last mounted police unit in Minnesota

Sports

Scoggins: Gophers’ Greek connection could produce NCAA hammer throw title. But from which competitor?

Scoggins: Gophers’ Greek connection could produce NCAA hammer throw title. But from which competitor?