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Zoë Jackson is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune. She previously covered race and equity, St. Paul neighborhoods and young voters on the politics team.


Striking workers reach tentative agreement with Minneapolis Park Board

More than 300 employees have been on strike since July 4. The union said details, including returning to work, will be announced soon.


COVID is on the rise in Minnesota. Here's how to stay safe amid a spike.

Need a safety refresher? Here's what to know as COVID levels increase in Minnesota.


Minneapolis loses bid to host Sundance Film Festival

The country's largest independent film festival is looking for a new host after decades in Park City, Utah, but Minneapolis fell short of the final round of consideration.


Summer rainfall shutters beaches around the Twin Cities metro

Beaches are closed due to water quality concerns, with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board saying half the city's beaches are at bacteria levels unsafe for humans.


LGBTQ sports tournament will bring 2,500 people to Minneapolis this weekend

The recreational sports organization provides opportunities for connection over the game and beyond.


THC seltzer can now be served on draft in Minnesota taprooms, and one brewery has already jumped on it.

The change broadens options for consumers and could help smaller brewers get in the hemp-derived THC game.


Power failure temporarily closes Minnehaha Park facilities, Sea Salt restaurant

Outages from storm continue to affect some customers.


Minneapolis is spending $750K on this event series. Few are going.

The weekend-night event creates a pedestrian zone for safety — but with food, restrooms and games on 1st Avenue N. downtown.


Cities cancel fireworks, citing weather; others wait to decide

Stormy forecast has other metro cities canceling or postponing displays.


Minnesota e-bike rebate program fills up in minutes after shaky initial rollout

More than 10,000 Minnesotans rushed to apply for the new state program. High interest led to a crashed website when the program initially tried to launch in June.