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Trees that once fed Duluth paper mill could become tinder for wildfires
A pest and caterpillar is killing thousands of spruce and balsam firs.
Ramsey County Sheriff asks for budget boost amid scrutiny over live show
County officials have asked the public for input on the sheriff's job performance.
Media coalition pushes back on George Floyd prosecution, asks to livestream trial
The coalition argued that due to the pandemic, livestreaming the trial is the only option.
Minnesota lawmakers meet to pass aid for businesses, workers
Minnesota lawmakers convened Monday to pass a $216 million relief package aimed at businesses and workers who took the biggest hit from a four-week "pause" ordered by Gov. Tim Walz as increasing coronavirus cases threatened to overload hospitals.
Wisconsin Supreme Court tosses Trump election lawsuit
A narrowly divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's lawsuit attempting to overturn his election loss in the battleground state about an hour before the Electoral College cast Wisconsin's 10 votes for Democrat Joe Biden.
Apple's app stores open new privacy window for customers
Apple has begun spelling out what kinds of personal information is being collected by the digital services displayed in its app stores for iPhones and other products made by the trendsetting company.
Twin Cities man among Proud Boys demonstrators in D.C. is stabbed, police say
He was among four stabbed in amid clashes among pro-Trump and anti-Trump demonstrators.
Live: Latest updates and what you need to know about COVID-19
As the novel coronavirus spreads across the world, we've answered reader question about what they most want to know about the outbreak.
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Medcalf: How can Minnesotans face the truth about racism, past and present? Start with a book
To ponder the past is not an optional quest for a Black person in this country.
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Brooks: A second chance for veterans gets one last chance at Minnesota Legislature
A bill about second chances gets its last chance at the Minnesota Legislature on Monday.The Veterans Restorative Justice Act would steer veterans — struggling…
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From Lake Street to Lake Elmo, big red K shines brightly again
The Lake Elmo man won the 9-foot-tall K in auction.
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Authorities ID man who died in predawn crash in south Minneapolis
The wreck occurred near E. 45th Street and S. Cedar Avenue.
St. Paul police on scene of deadly shooting near Marydale Park
One person was down in 500 block of Jessamine Ave. W.
UAW agrees to monitor, voting changes after corruption probe
An independent monitor will watch the United Auto Workers' finances and operations, and members will decide how they pick future leaders under a reform agreement with the U.S. Attorney's office.
First COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Wisconsin
Health care workers in Wisconsin were to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday as the first 10,000 doses arrived in Wisconsin, with about 35,000 more expected by the end of next week.