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Podcasters over 50: Five Minnesotan hosts worth hearing

Sue Scott of the live performance and podcast “Island of Discarded Women.”

These locally rooted podcasters speak out about everything from feminism to nomadism, mental health to rock 'n' roll.

St. Paul hospice physician explains why there are racial disparities in end-of-life care

Too many people of color have missed out on the comfort of hospice, says Dr. Dennis Cross. He wants to change that.

Pickleball injuries: 7 tips to avoid getting hurt

Pickleballers volley the ball in play from close in to the “kitchen” (blue line to the net).

Here's how to stay safe while enjoying the fastest-growing sport in America.

Local

Steve Hoeppner, left, and Kevin Gronseth, volunteers at Catholic Charities put sheets on beds at Exodus Residence in Minneapolis on Monday.

Catholic Charities opens new $75M affordable housing project in downtown Minneapolis

Minnesota teen's month-long hospital confinement underscores challenges facing children in crisis
Minnesota's 2021 teacher of the year wins national education award
Minnesota Somali singer fights deportation as he faces death threats in native country

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Sports

Carlos Correa is congratulated after scoring in the sixth inning of Wednesday’s game against the Athletics

Correa returns, Twins finish off series in Oakland with fire winning 14-4

Scoggins: Score it an error on the Twins for sending Lewis back to minors
Wolves targeting Denver's Connelly as potential president of basketball operations
U.S. Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men

Business

Investors are watching retailers’ latest results for signs that consumers are cutting back due to inflation. File photo of a shopper at a Costco in

Target, other retailers say consumer spending is fine, but investors see a turning point at hand

After prospering in pandemic, Target now feels inflation's toll
Minnesota Supreme Court sends case over Walz's COVID shutdown orders back to lower court
Asian shares track Wall Street's inflation-fueled retreat

Opinion

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, right, entered the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in June 2020 with attorney Earl Gray.

More accountability for Floyd's death

Another shooting. What story will we tell ourselves this time?
Editorial cartoon: Jeff Koterba on mass shootings
Readers Write: Baby formula shortage, Buffalo shooting, schools

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    Politics

    Family members of the late Rep. Jim Hagedorn filed two lawsuits in district court on Monday.

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    Minnesota Supreme Court sends case over Walz's COVID shutdown orders back to lower court
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    President Joe Biden.

    Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage

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    World

    In this photo taken from a video released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, shows Ukrainian servicemen after t

    Interrogation, uncertainty for surrendering Mariupol troops

    Minnesota Somali singer fights deportation as he faces death threats in native country
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    Duluth

    The EPA announced more than $100 million in new money going to four major projects on the St. Louis River.

    Dreams of a restored St. Louis River 'finally coming to fruition'

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    Former high school football player in Proctor, Minn., pleads guilty to felony sexual assault of teammate

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    Actress and mental health advocate Selena Gomez attends a White House Conversation on Youth Mental Health, Wednesday.

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    Children at Lake Harriet United Methodist Church in Minneapolis played in a pile of (plastic-wrapped) pillows, which will be donated to local homeless

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    Buck up, boomers

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    MPR's Cathy Wurzer wants you to live more fully by keeping the 'End in Mind'

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    The perils of downsizing

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