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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
Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis opens new Welcome Center
Lawsuit questions Minneapolis' oversight of spending on violence prevention
Minnesota mother of two won $3.1 million Lotto America jackpot by playing family birthdates
After 65 years, St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Brooklyn Center will close at end of academic year
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Sports
Timberwolves assistant Nori fills in for Finch in a pinch
Scoggins: Wolves' decisionmaker knew what to do, what not to do
Twins extend winning streak to 10 games by sweeping White Sox
Guard Courtney Williams' biggest asset for Lynx: Her voice
Business
Marijuana rescheduling will make pot businesses 'significantly more profitable'
Food companies keep pushing protein. How much do we actually need?
Taylor, Lore, Rodriguez head to mediation over Timberwolves, Lynx ownership
Congress slams UnitedHealth's cybersecurity, calls company 'a monopoly on steroids'
Opinion
In the cellar with Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell
Counterpoint: Anoka-Hennepin's DEI policies actually do warrant a debate
Editorial cartoon: The puppies protest
Readers Write: Presidential immunity, Sen. Nicole Mitchell
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Meet the Twin Cities' only tree-climbing brass band
TV review: 'The Contestant' peels curtain back on the worst reality show of all time
Review: 'The Fall Guy' gets a lift from the charisma and humor of Ryan Gosling
Sarah Kieffer: Are you mixing it up in the kitchen?
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Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Wolves' decisionmaker knew what to do, what not to do
When he was named the new president of basketball operations, Tim Connelly warned he wouldn't be "scared to forge our own path." He found a route to prominence.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Hey, NBA refs! Time to stop putting up with the abuse!
How has the NBA gotten to a point that over half of the possessions end with a player or coach barking, often with animation, toward a referee?
La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: A legend exits the Twin Cities pro boxing scene
At age 40, after 40 bouts and one world championship, Caleb Truax is retiring from fighting and jumping into the real estate ring.
Jim Souhan
Souhan: This Wolves team is why we love to watch sports
Their cohesiveness and passion have shined in the playoffs so far — and provide a reminder for why we get captivated by sports.