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Farmers markets in Minneapolis, St. Paul closed for weekend following protests, violence
Markets plan to resume operations next week.
Pazzaluna restaurant closes after a 21-year run in downtown St. Paul
The coronavirus claims another Twin Cities restaurant.
5 best things our food critic ate in Twin Cities this week
Restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlights the favorites of his recent dining-out schedule.
Local
'Lilac labyrinth' near Cold Spring open to the public
Probation for man who repeatedly broke into Minneapolis police lot, stole evidence from vehicles
Police investigate two homicides on same day in Minneapolis
A busy day ahead for Trump: First his son's graduation in Florida, then dinner with state Republicans in St. Paul
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Sports
Wolves run Denver out of town and into Game 7 with 45-point victory
'Downward spiral.' What if troubled Canterbury Park fails?
10 clutch points: Conley's calf, KAT's knee and Ant's brother are keys
PWHL Minnesota hopes to finish stunning turnaround in Game 5
Business
Why Minnesota millennials feel worse off than their parents
Minnesota continues to add jobs as labor market shows signs of loosening
Nortech Systems closing Blue Earth facility prompting 74 layoffs
CHS poised to absorb large western Minnesota cooperative
Opinion
A rousing Minnesota unwelcome for Donald Trump
In need of student aid? Don't give up now.
To heal, Minnesota needs more physical therapists
Counterpoint: Has the center line moved on HMOs?
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James Lileks
Lileks: Is Minnesota accent really the 9th sexiest in U.S.?
You betcha!
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: 378 pitches of agony for Twins at Target Field
How weak was the Twins offense? Even the Loons and PWHL Minnesota outscored the Twins this week. The defense also fell short as the Yankees made their series sweep look easy.
Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: 'When he plays well, we win.' McDaniels brings best to win
When Jaden McDaniels plays the way he did in Game 6, the Wolves can overwhelm any opponent. He needed only 10 shots to score 21 points.
Jim Souhan
Souhan: Anyone got a nickname for this smothering Wolves defense?
With another superb showing like Thursday night's in Game 7, the Wolves could defeat Denver and earn a place next to the Vikings' legendary Purple People Eaters.