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Hundreds gather at State Capitol vigil to honor Melissa and Mark Hortman

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Hundreds gather at State Capitol vigil to honor Melissa and Mark Hortman

The Hortman family and local politicians were in attendance.

Walz scrambled to alert lawmakers of threat while grieving loss of a close friend

Brooks: Mark Hortman’s life remembered by the kids who loved him

Walz scrambled to alert lawmakers of threat while grieving loss of a close friend

Brooks: Mark Hortman’s life remembered by the kids who loved him

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U approves significant tuition hikes and budget cuts as officials deny 'administrative bloat'

The Board of Regents approved the new budget in a 9-3 vote on Wednesday despite concerns from some students, faculty and staff.

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Rep. Kristin Bahner says suspect Vance Boelter drove to her home after shooting her colleague.

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Minnesota’s legal weed market finally gets rolling as first license is issued

The Office of Cannabis Management announced Wednesday that a Pine County company will receive the state’s first marijuana license.

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What’s open, closed in the Twin Cities area this Juneteenth

Post offices, banks, government offices, libraries and schools will be closed, but most retailers will be open.

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MN State officials approve tuition hikes in a ‘difficult’ budget year

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U approves significant tuition hikes and budget cuts as officials deny 'administrative bloat'

News & Politics

U approves significant tuition hikes and budget cuts as officials deny 'administrative bloat'

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Democrat says 'divine intervention' saved her family from alleged gunman's rampage

Twin Cities Suburbs

Democrat says 'divine intervention' saved her family from alleged gunman's rampage

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Minnesota’s legal weed market finally gets rolling as first license is issued

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Minnesota’s legal weed market finally gets rolling as first license is issued

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MN State officials approve tuition hikes in a ‘difficult’ budget year

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MN State officials approve tuition hikes in a ‘difficult’ budget year

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U faculty and alumni decry 'administrative bloat' despite proposed budget cuts

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U faculty and alumni decry 'administrative bloat' despite proposed budget cuts

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Minnesota’s legal weed market finally gets rolling as first license is issued

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Hundreds gather at State Capitol vigil to honor Melissa and Mark Hortman

Hundreds gather at State Capitol vigil to honor Melissa and Mark Hortman

Police: Melissa Hortman’s home broken into days after assassination

Walz scrambled to alert lawmakers of threat while grieving loss of a close friend

Brooks: Mark Hortman’s life remembered by the kids who loved him

Police: Melissa Hortman’s home broken into days after assassination

Walz scrambled to alert lawmakers of threat while grieving loss of a close friend

Brooks: Mark Hortman’s life remembered by the kids who loved him

U approves significant tuition hikes and budget cuts as officials deny 'administrative bloat'

U approves significant tuition hikes and budget cuts as officials deny 'administrative bloat'

Democrat says 'divine intervention' saved her family from alleged gunman's rampage

Democrat says 'divine intervention' saved her family from alleged gunman's rampage

Minnesota’s legal weed market finally gets rolling as first license is issued

Minnesota’s legal weed market finally gets rolling as first license is issued

What’s open, closed in the Twin Cities area this Juneteenth

What’s open, closed in the Twin Cities area this Juneteenth

MN State officials approve tuition hikes in a ‘difficult’ budget year

Neal: Former Twins first-round pick Aaron Sabato is finally a step away from the major leagues

Trump’s immigration crackdown straining labor force for Minnesota ag, food operations

EPA must unfreeze $60 million awarded to Minneapolis Foundation, judge rules

What Pride events are happening this month in the Twin Cities?

U approves significant tuition hikes and budget cuts as officials deny 'administrative bloat'

U approves significant tuition hikes and budget cuts as officials deny 'administrative bloat'

Democrat says 'divine intervention' saved her family from alleged gunman's rampage

Democrat says 'divine intervention' saved her family from alleged gunman's rampage

Minnesota’s legal weed market finally gets rolling as first license is issued

Minnesota’s legal weed market finally gets rolling as first license is issued

What’s open, closed in the Twin Cities area this Juneteenth

What’s open, closed in the Twin Cities area this Juneteenth

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Twins lose to Reds and rain in shortened game, drop below .500

Woman found shot to death in Richfield apartment

Karen Read found not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of drunken driving in boyfriend's death

Iran's leader rejects calls to surrender and warns that intervention would harm the US

Correa trying to find consistency as a hitter: ‘I’ve got to figure it out’

Kyiv rescuers find more bodies as death toll from latest Russian attack climbs to 28

The world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission — if people can get it

What’s open, closed in the Twin Cities area this Juneteenth

Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of US Steel after sealing national security agreement

Frost playoff standout Liz Schepers signs with Boston Fleet

Feeding Our Future defendant pleads guilty to juror bribe attempt during trial in meal fraud case

Fed leaves key rate unchanged as it awaits the impact of tariffs and Trump again scolds Powell

California man found guilty of murder after stabbing patron in southwest Minnesota bar

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart

Celebrate Juneteenth with food, music and reflections in the Twin Cities and beyond

In Minnesota assassination, abortion-rights supporters hear echoes of past violence

Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates pushed up due to rising health care costs, new SSA law

Meet Orono’s Ava Hanneman, the All-Minnesota Girls Golfer of the Year

Meet Sam Udovich of Cretin-Derham Hall, the All-Minnesota Boys Golfer of the Year

What Pride events are happening this month in the Twin Cities?

Greater Minnesota

Storm survey crews confirm two tornadoes hit Lakes Country

Storm survey crews confirm two tornadoes hit Lakes Country

MN State officials approve tuition hikes in a ‘difficult’ budget year

MN State officials approve tuition hikes in a ‘difficult’ budget year

U faculty and alumni decry 'administrative bloat' despite proposed budget cuts

U faculty and alumni decry 'administrative bloat' despite proposed budget cuts

Storm survey crews confirm two tornadoes hit Lakes Country

Storm survey crews confirm two tornadoes hit Lakes Country

U approves significant tuition hikes and budget cuts as officials deny 'administrative bloat'

California man found guilty of murder after stabbing patron in southwest Minnesota bar

Trump’s immigration crackdown straining labor force for Minnesota ag, food operations

Few details about why Chisholm police issued temporary shelter-in-place order

Opinion

Readers Write: Israel-Iran war, Rep. Melissa Hortman

Readers Write: Israel-Iran war, Rep. Melissa Hortman

Brehm: Can anything good come from one of Minnesota’s darkest days?

Brehm: Can anything good come from one of Minnesota’s darkest days?

Denker: Melissa Hortman’s legacy? Democracy is worth fighting for.

Brown: Assassination, political violence a symptom of 'soul sickness'

Readers Write: Israel-Iran war, Rep. Melissa Hortman

Readers Write: Israel-Iran war, Rep. Melissa Hortman

Denker: Melissa Hortman’s legacy? Democracy is worth fighting for.

Brown: Assassination, political violence a symptom of 'soul sickness'

Strib Voices

Neal: Former Twins first-round pick Aaron Sabato is finally a step away from the major leagues

Brehm: Can anything good come from one of Minnesota’s darkest days?

Douglas: Summer arrives with a heat wave in tow

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Celebrate Juneteenth with food, music and reflections in the Twin Cities and beyond