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What you should know about beavers in Minnesota
These industrious creatures build dams and lodges all across the state.
4 Midwest restaurants worthy of road tripping
These chef-driven restaurants give you the perfect excuse to get out of town.
Looking to get away? 10 cost-saving travel tips for thrifty Minnesotans
Be flexible on flight times, avoid car rentals and overbooked hotels, and maybe consider a cruise or in-state vacation, experts advise.
Local
What is the largest machine in Minnesota?
From suitcases to medicinal herbs: How one small business survived COVID
Normal refugee channels slowed dramatically, frustrating local immigrants with family in peril
Unlikely pair forged bond beyond race in 19th-century Red Wing
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Sports
Reusse: Johnson playing it slow and steady amid dismal Gophers season
Souhan: How Falvey, Twins kept the door open for Carlos Correa
From the very start, White Bear flavor drives Hockey Day Minnesota
Anderson: Time is long past to stop jumping carp from invading more Minnesota rivers
Business
Ramstad: You had a lot to say about my first columns, especially on immigration. Here's my response
Minnesota's Emmer, still a crypto booster, says Congress needs to step up oversight of regulators
New Cargill CEO on role in global food chain: 'Food can't be weaponized'
Cargill's ex-CEO 'DMac' reflects: 'The next 10 years will be far more volatile'
Opinion
A historic step to protect the BWCA
Where the wild things are ... for now
On Social Security, thanks ... and no thanks
Readers Write: Loss of religion and despair, winter parking, Social Security tax
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Variety
These 7 next wave Minneapolis coffee shops are stylish sanctuaries
Is the reign of the skyscraper over in the Twin Cities?
Review: SPCO performs invigorating Spanish and Latin American classical music concert
Yuen: Meet the neighbors who said, 'Yes, in my backyard'
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Politics
Biden, McCarthy to discuss debt limit in talks on Wednesday
State Senate narrowly backs right to abortion in state law
Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it over
Minnesota's Emmer, still a crypto booster, says Congress needs to step up oversight of regulators
Nation
Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols
Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives
'Don't be numb to this': Battling despair over gun deaths
Protesters: 'Cop City' activist's killing doesn't make sense
World
Russians gone from Ukraine village, fear and hardship remain
Israel to 'strengthen' settlements after shooting attacks
Pope clarifies homosexuality and sin comments in note
Retired Czech army general Pavel wins presidential election
Curious Minnesota
What is the largest machine in Minnesota?
Listen: How did Minnesota become a window manufacturing hub?
Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?
Did a famed parks leader import gray squirrels to Minneapolis — and have the red ones killed?
Celebs
Gregory Allen Howard, who wrote 'Remember the Titans,' dies
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach depart ABC News following relationship scandal
Guitarist Tom Verlaine, co-founder of Television, dies at 73
'A Thousand and One' wins Sundance grand jury prize
Inspired
Minnesota prosthetics project for Ukrainian soldiers seeks to be 'lights in this world'
St. Paul teacher honored for work with Hmong language
Minneapolis entrepreneur commemorates slain son in expanding salon
Wisconsin town rallies to help art center, music shop damaged in fire
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Photos of the year: The Star Tribune's best from 2022
A look back at some of the moments captured by Star Tribune photojournalists in 2022.
10 novel 'kidsperiences' make great gifts
Dogsledding, llama-hugging, indoor ziplines and more offer fresh thrills for kids of all ages.
Minneapolis author reflects on the winter solstice and 'tigers in the woods'
As painful as winter can be, author Sun Yung Shin has come to appreciate the quiet pleasures of the season.
Add sparkle and a dash of color to your holiday fashion this season
Minnesotans can rock chic, shiny looks with this guide.
Minneapolis museum has biggest collection of Swedish tile stoves in North America
Imported from Sweden for a Minneapolis mansion, the Swedish tile stoves at the American Swedish Institute worked but were used only for decoration.
'Project Runway' star Christopher Straub expands his fashion empire from Shakopee
He's curating fashion shows, making the rounds on local TV shows, crafting leather goods and writing and illustrating children's books — while raising two boys and a flock of chickens with his husband.
From the basketball court to the kitchen: Minneapolis coach develops spice blend
Entrepreneur Brianna Edwards' low-salt seasonings are a labor of love.
Juniper berries add a taste of the holidays to your favorite foods
And they look the part, too.
Wisconsin's famed 'Fantasy Suites' hotel answers questions you never asked
Some call it a "sex hotel," offering fantasy suites featuring an igloo and a hot air balloon.
Disability etiquette: Stop embarrassing yourself and learn the right way to engage
Should you bend down to talk to a person in a wheelchair? What is "disability porn"? And more.