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Minnesota's graduation rates dipped. Look up how your school performed.
Graduation rates dipped slightly for Black, Asian, Latino students and students learning English. Look up your school's results.
Introducing the Curious Minnesota Collection. Every question we've answered — now in one place
Our new searchable database is home to more than 260 stories about Minnesota history and culture, all inspired by reader questions.
2024 Minnesota presidential primary live election results
Minnesotans went to the polls on Tuesday — along with voters in 14 other states — to cast primary ballots in the 2024 presidential race.
What's passed and what's yet to come at the 2024 Minnesota Legislature
From cannabis to sports betting, we track the major bills at the State Capitol this session.
See how much snow has — or hasn't — fallen this winter in Minnesota
Track this season's snowfall trends and compare to past winters in your city.
Minnesota's 2024 political dates to watch
There are many critical dates to remember in the lead-up to the presidential election in November.
Where does your city rank in the Star Tribune Hot Housing Index?
With mortgage rates higher than in previous years, move-up buyers drove sales in the Twin Cities in 2023.
Which Minnesota schools are doing better than expected? Find them here
See whether your school's math and reading scores are above what would be expected considering poverty levels.
Vikings bar finder: Updated list of where to watch games across the U.S.
With 86 verified Vikings bars in 28 states, connecting with fellow fans may be easier than you think.
Peak pickle? 10 charts show Minnesota State Fair food trends, present and past
We combed through Star Tribune records and fair documents back to 2014 to see what trends we could spot.