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At last minute, House DFLers quietly push to overturn major ruling on community solar

May 14, 2024 - 9:49 AM

The effort brings up an acrimonious debate over the costs and benefits of community solar, and could threaten legislation meant to cut red tape for clean energy development.

Ellison sues real estate broker Chad Banken over alleged schemes involving contracts for deed

May 14, 2024 - 1:12 PM

Hennepin County lawsuit alleges Banken used deceptive trade practices and discriminated against Muslims.

Developer vows to push forward on Lino Lakes mosque project even if city tries to stop it

May 14, 2024 - 12:54 PM

Those for and against the proposed Madinah Lakes development spoke during Monday's City Council meeting as the city contemplates a moratorium.

Southern Minnesota man pleads guilty for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

May 14, 2024 - 12:18 PM

Paul Orta Jr., from Blue Earth, tossed aside police barricades and rushed toward a line of officers during the effort to prevent Joe Biden from being certified as the next president.

Running Aces amends lawsuit, now claims tribal casinos violate federal law with illegal video games

May 14, 2024 - 12:29 PM

Initial lawsuit claimed multiple casinos violated federal racketeering laws with card games.

Doors Open Minneapolis gives free tours of more than 100 buildings

May 14, 2024 - 12:50 PM

This year's event, which runs Saturday and Sunday, includes 30 new venues.

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert fined $75,000 by NBA

May 14, 2024 - 11:24 AM

Gobert again made a "money sign" gesture during Sunday's loss to the Denver Nuggets at Target Center.

• Kirk Cousins talks for first time about Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.

  May 14, 2024 - 1:34 PM

  Kirk Cousins said, "I'm gonna control what I can control," among other things, in the wake of the Falcons picking QB Michael Penix Jr. No. 8 overall just weeks after signing the former Viking to a lucrative multi-year deal.

• Red Lobster closes dozens of locations across the US just months after 'endless shrimp' losses

  May 14, 2024 - 12:53 PM

  Dozens of Red Lobster locations across the U.S. are on the chopping block.

• Former Missouri frat member pleads guilty in hazing that caused Eden Prairie student's brain damage

  May 14, 2024 - 9:44 AM

  A former member of a University of Missouri fraternity has pleaded guilty in the hazing of another student that caused blindness and significant brain damage.

• Bringing dessert? Here are 8 our critic recommends

  May 14, 2024 - 8:30 AM

  When restaurant critic Jon Cheng doesn't want to show up empty-handed, he turns to these Twin Cities restaurants and bakeries.

• Couples sue wedding venue operator that abruptly closed but kept deposits

  May 14, 2024 - 7:53 AM

  The Circle B Wedding and Events shut down April 21 and owners have not refunded deposits, the suits say.

• There's a new COVID 'FLiRT' variant. What will that mean for spring and summer?

  May 14, 2024 - 11:07 AM

  Experts are closely watching KP.2, now the leading variant.

• Vikings' 2024 NFL schedule. Here's what we already know.

  May 14, 2024 - 10:00 AM

  The Vikings' 2024 opponents are known, but the dates, times and TV networks for those games will be announced Wednesday night.

• Meet the woman working to keep German language and culture relevant to new generations

  May 14, 2024 - 5:30 AM

  Jeana Anderson has led St. Paul's Germanic-American Institute for 18 years.

• Medcalf: Marvin Haynes, exonerated in 2005 Minneapolis murder, will speak at book club

  May 14, 2024 - 9:00 AM

  Marvin Haynes spent 19 years in prison after a wrongful conviction: "Every time I talk about it, I just get emotional."

• Minnesota State Fair free stages will present Semisonic, the War & Treaty and Marky Ramone in 2024

  May 14, 2024 - 7:30 AM

  More than 60 musical acts include many from the Gopher State as well as Texas, Louisiana and elsewhere.

• Check stubs, fake receipts, blind loyalty: Cohen offers inside knowledge in Trump's hush money trial

  May 14, 2024 - 1:35 PM

  It wasn't until after a decade in the fold, after his family pleaded with him, after the FBI raided his office, apartment and hotel room, Michael Cohen testified Tuesday, that he finally decided to turn on Donald Trump.

• Timberwolves' Chris Finch must match coaching chops of Nuggets' Michael Malone

  May 14, 2024 - 10:37 AM

  The coaching chess match between Minnesota's Chris Finch and Denver's Michael Malone has been fascinating in the Western Conference semifinal series, and it's Finch's turn to push buttons and players.

• Minnesota fines UnitedHealthcare $450K over alleged mental health parity violations

  May 14, 2024 - 10:23 AM

  The settlement is third in a series where insurers did not admit or deny allegations. HealthPartners and Medica previously agreed to pay fines.

• New high-end Duluth development poised to change low-key neighborhood

  May 14, 2024 - 7:05 AM

  RiverWest Duluth is a mix of housing and retail with a hotel next to the St. Louis River and at the base of Spirit Mountain.

• Minnesota museum's quest to buy Judy Garland's ruby slippers gets boost from Legacy Amendment bill

  May 14, 2024 - 11:17 AM

  State sets aside $100,000 to put toward purchasing the stolen, then recovered, shoes from "The Wizard of Oz" for Grand Rapids museum.

• Brawl erupts at Northtown Mall carnival; officer injured while intervening

  May 13, 2024 - 7:40 PM

  One of the officers who jumped in to stop the fight suffered a concussion, police said.

• Venerable Minnesota River Conference reaches its final days

  May 14, 2024 - 9:37 AM

  The league, formed in 1959 and still containing four original members, is dissolving when the school year ends.