inspired
Artists offer ideas for improving the health care system
What sounds like a monumental task is doable if lots of people get involved, they say.
Rochester author Harriet Hodgson on grief: 'Death will be the loser. Life will be the winner.'
The 88-year-old shares her wisdom as an "experienced griever."
How you can help
The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Yuen: This Minnesota man has written thousands of poems over more than a decade — all to his wife
The daily missives can be silly and flirty or painful and ponderous, reflecting on everything from the couple's dog to the intensity of their love.
Expedition is planned to find wreckage of Wisconsin WWII ace pilot's famous plane
The P-38, nicknamed Marge, crashed without pilot Richard Bong in March 1944.
A Minnesota chef trusted these kids to cater his wedding
High-school culinary students cook like pros at their bacon-scented state championship.
Twins, Thrivent deal means baseball fans will help decide where $200K in charitable donations go
As part of its agreement with the Twins, Thrivent also receives naming rights to Target Field's 3,000-seat club level and becomes the presenting sponsor of the Twins' annual season ticket plan.
Brooks: Once a year, the homeless speak and the politicians listen
At Homeless Day on the Hill, a chance to hear stories like Sandra Johnson's.
How you can help
The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
5 exercises we hate, and why we should do them anyway
Every exercise can be modified, and any version of an exercise counts.
Leader of young artist program sees a statewide appeal
The Emerging Young Artists program pairs students with resident artists in east metro schools.
Sports fandom gives Minnesota dads, daughters a chance to bond
As Caitlin Clark helps push women's sports to new heights of popularity, fathers and their daughters in Minnesota are discovering a great way to forge common ground.
St. Cloud looks to land space shuttle for its downtown
The owner of a full-size orbiter replica, who lives in St. Cloud, needs to move the shuttle from Florida ASAP.
Meet the woman who founded a theater group to tell Native American stories to Native American audiences
Rhiana Yazzie founded the New Native Theatre in 2009.
Meet the Cargill chefs who made the Big Mac better
The Minnesota company's culinary team has built 'symbiotic relationships' with major restaurant and retail chains.
A historic Minneapolis church solved its budget crisis by housing homeless people
A new affordable housing complex at Calvary Lutheran Church has 88 people on its waitlist, weeks after opening.
V3 Sports opens new north Minneapolis aquatics center this spring
The first phase of the $97 million aquatics and sports center is opening this spring, and with a June grand opening.
Dating at age 50-plus can be daunting, but also fun
Older adults looking for love and romance have a new world to navigate.
Local
Why all Hennepin County residents' trash bills went up
Couple found shot to death in vehicle in Blaine
Legislative auditor: State firefighter training board violated 'significant' financial documentation requirements
Warrant: Stolen ruby slippers were buried in suspect's backyard for seven years
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Sports
Nelson helps extend U's season with two late goals to beat Nebraska Omaha 3-2
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal
Twins open season with 4-1 victory over Royals
Wild score twice in third period to polish off pesky Sharks 3-1
Business
White House yet to release sustainable jet fuel tax credit rules; corn farmers eager to mix in ethanol
It's a tough time to be a food startup. How Minnesota brands hope to reach the next level.
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal
Mall of America sues Sugar Factory for more than $2M in unpaid rent
Opinion
Legalize sports betting in Minnesota
Raising the retirement age won't help anyone
Editorial cartoon: U.S. Supreme Court (family planning clinic)
Readers Write: Trump's Bibles, NBC News, environmental permitting, nuclear power, Ramadan
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Variety
Former Minnesotan's book offers lessons in cooking, writing and adventure
Parking ramps are ugly — but we need more of them in downtown Minneapolis
This Suburbs guitarist is all over the Twin Cities music scene, especially at Icehouse in April
From Minnesota to Broadway: Here are 7 shows that launched in the land of 10,000 lights
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Jim Souhan
Souhan: Injury-plagued Twins opener still offers some reassurance
The Twins may have lost two players in one game, but it's the pair who didn't miss a beat that should offer injury-paranoid fans some relief.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Taylor on sale for Wolves, Lynx falling through: 'It's business'
"Everyone has the right to bring in the lawyers," Glen Taylor said after Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez didn't hit deadlines to complete the purchase of the Timberwolves and Lynx.
Patrick Reusse
Got time for a tale? Reusse muses on Mankato, Winona, West Texas and St. Thomas
An NCAA Division II semifinal game in men's basketball has a lot of ties to Minnesota powerhouse teams.
James Lileks
Parking ramps are ugly — but we need more of them in downtown Minneapolis
What if any new ramp could be designed to enhance the city, not just store cars?
Politics
Minnesota's 'archaic' tech wastes critical caseworker time, counties say
House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls
Minnesota Legislature considers these 5 cannabis law changes
House Speaker Mike Johnson will send Mayorkas impeachment to the Senate next month
Nation
US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years
Suspect charged with murder, attempted murder in deadly Rockford rampage
Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Trump backers try again to recall Wisconsin GOP Assembly speaker as first effort stalls
World
Haiti now needs up to 5,000 police to help tackle `catastrophic' gang violence , UN expert says
Norwegians facing a shortage as Easter nears are hoarding eggs from neighboring Sweden
Rio de Janeiro declares a dengue health emergency days ahead of Carnival
Russian veto brings an end to the UN panel that monitors North Korea nuclear sanctions
Curious Minnesota
What's the story behind Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge?
Skid-steers, Softsoap and Nerf: 8 more Minnesota inventions that changed the world
Introducing the Curious Minnesota Collection. Every question we've answered — now in one place
Why does Maplewood have such an odd shape?
Celebs
Joe Mauer makes brief appearance on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'
No police charges for Taylor Swift's dad over paparazzi incident in Sydney
Bob Uecker, 90, expected to broadcast Brewers' home opener vs. Twins, but workload the rest of season is uncertain
Beyoncé shares 'Cowboy Carter' track list ahead of album, mentions Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson
Inspired
Artists offer ideas for improving the health care system
Rochester author Harriet Hodgson on grief: 'Death will be the loser. Life will be the winner.'
How you can help
Yuen: This Minnesota man has written thousands of poems over more than a decade — all to his wife
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Four years on, the mysteries of COVID-19 are unraveling
When the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic in March 2020, nearly everything about the novel coronavirus was an open question. Here's what we've learned.
Scene Makers Q&A: Local Celtic rockers Boiled in Lead are 'the youngest 40-year-old band ever'
The revamped Twin Cities quartet will celebrate a new live album on Saturday at the Parkway.
5 ways to reduce stress in your body
By tapping into your body's innate ability to calm itself, you can ward off stress symptoms before they strike.
Since 1980s, Brainerd man has taught his dogs to get beers from the fridge
Kris Scheller has earned many TV appearances with a series of black Labs, all named Sport.
Owner of Hopkins doggie day care shares tips for helping pups learn good manners
Every dog has its day at Adventures in Barking.