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April 25, 2025
Five extra points: Winners and losers from Day 1 of the NFL draft
The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy were winners on Day 1 of the NFL draft, but the biggest winner was the Cleveland Browns.
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April 25, 2025
Ex-US Rep. George Santos faces sentencing for fraud after duping donors and voters
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, arrived Friday at a federal court to face sent...
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April 25, 2025
Dashfire Bitters files for bankruptcy
The Minneapolis bitters and ready-to-drink cocktail maker dealt with rising costs and lower demand in the spirits markets. Dashfire Bitters...
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April 25, 2025
Announcing the Minnesota Star Tribune’s nature photo contest
Call for entries now open.
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April 25, 2025
Surly Brewing is expanding with a taproom and pizzeria in Grand Forks
The Minneapolis brewery's new site will be near Memorial Stadium on the UND campus, adjoining a second location of Rogers-based eatery Short...
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April 25, 2025
Security firm pulled from Minneapolis library after altercation
Members of the local Indigenous community protested Black Knight Protection Agency being used for security at Franklin Library after a March...
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April 25, 2025
Trump says ‘Crimea will stay with Russia’ as he seeks end to war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview published on Friday that ''Crimea will stay with Russia," the latest example of the U.S. le...
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April 25, 2025
Former Minnesota Viking Adrian Peterson arrested on DWI allegation
The star running back's arrest occurred in the Twin Cities.
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April 25, 2025
Linden Hills cottage renovation nods to nautical love of Lake Harriet sailing
The longtime owners also made more space and earned a Home of the Month honor from the American Institute of Architects Minnesota.
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April 25, 2025
I-35W to be closed Friday night through Monday in Bloomington, Burnsville
Fans from south of Minneapolis heading to this weekend’s sporting events will have to find an alternate route.
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April 25, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week in the Twin Cities, Duluth and Dundas
A new Uptown shop serving up custom doughnuts, a former car wash transforms into modern supper club, plus classics that don’t disappoint.
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April 25, 2025
How significant was Minneapolis' two-months-long gap without a homicide?
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said he is encouraged by the two-plus months that went by this winter and spring without a homicide.
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April 25, 2025
Should video surveillance cameras be mandatory in MN child care centers?
MN legislator Nolan West wants to require child care centers install video cameras and parents are educated on how to spot abuse.
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April 25, 2025
Who is behind the resistance to Trump in Minnesota?
A diverse slate of grassroots groups, Indivisible, 50501, Women’s March Minnesota, and others push back on the Trump agenda.
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April 25, 2025
Why are there two seafood plants in the small Minnesota town of Motley?
Morey’s Seafood, and the plant next door now owned by Trident, trace their history to a broken-down truck and a crate of corn.
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April 25, 2025
Duluth crime rates drop as perceptions of danger persist
Duluth fights downtown safety perceptions as crime rates drop and leaders look to revitalize the neighborhood post-pandemic
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April 25, 2025
Minneapolis’ violence prevention contracts are riddled with red flags
Community groups were hired to help keep the peace after George Floyd’s murder; now dubious and double billings have been uncovered.
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April 25, 2025
Wild get two goals from Kirill Kaprizov, beat Golden Knights 5-2
The Wild took a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup first-round playoff series by beating Vegas 5-2 on Thursday night.
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April 25, 2025
Scoggins: The Minnesota Wild’s young players are growing up
Matt Boldy, Kirill Kaprizov, Brock Faber and Marco Rossi are playing key roles as the Wild have taken a 2-1 playoff series lead over Vegas.
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April 25, 2025
Meet Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson, Vikings draft pick
Donovan Jackson, who was the nation’s top-rated guard in the 2021 recruiting class, is the first opening-round guard drafted by the Vikings...
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April 25, 2025
Key moments in the Wild's victory over Vegas
The Golden Knights' top scorers have been held in check, and Ryan Hartman's amazing moment.
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April 25, 2025
Minnesota Vikings draft Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson
The Minnesota Vikings, drafting 24th in the first round of the NFL draft, added another block to the offensive line project they began durin...
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April 25, 2025
Driver dies days after he was shot in Minneapolis
Homicides are down in the city. The homicide is the city’s eighth of the year, down from 18 as of the same date last year.
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April 25, 2025
Souhan: Minnesota Vikings set with quarterback J.J. McCarthy
The plan that began with drafting J.J. McCarthy in 2024 is far better than panning for fool’s gold in 2025.
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April 25, 2025
Live from the X: Game 3 of the Wild-Golden Knights series
The NHL first round playoff series is back in St. Paul after the teams split a pair of games in Las Vegas.
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April 24, 2025
Minnesota Twins' Royce Lewis to begin rehab Friday with St. Paul
While he recovers from a hamstring injury, Royce Lewis also will try a new tactic: He’ll use a trendy “torpedo bat.”
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April 24, 2025
Here are band lineups for Duluth's Homegrown Music Festival
From fiery funny punks to nostalgic synth art-pop: Duluth's Homegrown Music Festival is 8 days of local music on dozens of stages, including...
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April 24, 2025
Vikings defense, Brian Flores grab the attention of the top defensive NFL draft prospects
Vikings defensive coordinator's creative and versatile play-calling attracts free agents to Minnesota, and now up-and-coming players are tak...
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April 24, 2025
University of Minnesota dance team moves onto the finals in world championships
It clinched the semifinal rounds in both the pom and jazz routines in Orlando, Fla.
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April 24, 2025
Olson’s Cheers & Jeers: International Falls City Council wisely changes course
Mary Moriarty, International Falls and the University of Minnesota Dance team round out a week of columnist Rochelle Olson's Cheers & Jeers.
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April 24, 2025
Opinion: ‘Grease’ at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres shows why we need to rethink nostalgia
It seemed to me like the show is leaning in to things our culture has been trying to move beyond.
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April 24, 2025
Opinion: We’re high school seniors, and coding changed our lives
Now we’re fighting so the state budget gives everyone that chance.
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April 24, 2025
Opinion: Young people deserve a voice on school boards
They deserve a say in their education, and a provision in a Minnesota Senate omnibus bill would encourage that.
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April 24, 2025
Minnesota Vikings live updates and analysis from the NFL draft
The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for a quieter NFL draft than usual, with only four picks. Check back for live updates and analysis by Mi...
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April 24, 2025
Brooks: Elon Musk's X sues for his right to deepfake MN voters
Musk’s X Corp. (parent company of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter) is suing Minnesota over a new state law that prohibit...
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April 24, 2025
MN Gophers football adds two punters from transfer portal
Brody Richter was UCLA’s starter last year, while Australian Tom Weston played at Division II Ouachita Baptist.
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April 24, 2025
Textron sells Arctic Cat to investment group
Textron had shut down operations at the Thief River Falls maker of snowmobiles and ATVs as it explored strategic alternatives. The new owner...
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April 24, 2025
Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon's security protocols set up in his office to use the Si...
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April 24, 2025
If Timberwolves don't lose at home, they can win playoff series
The Timberwolves had a tough time at home in the playoffs last season; can they reverse that trend?
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April 24, 2025
St. Paul’s new trash hauler has no flush toilets in contested lot
Hauler FCC dispatch lot site set off a garbage "emergency" spat between Mayor Melvin Carter and the City Council that has yet to be resolved...
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April 24, 2025
Bluefin Bay resort owner Joe Swanson plans new Mille Lacs resort
Del Mar Dunes in Garrison, Minn., represents a $50 million investment. Swanson, with partner Pipasu Soni, bought four fishing resorts on Lak...
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April 24, 2025
Did Minnesota Senate president have a conflict of interest? Ethics panel reaches mixed finding
Ethics panel says Sen. Bobby Joe Champion didn’t have a conflict of interest related to a 2025 bill, but it chose to make no finding on an o...
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April 24, 2025
White Sox shut out Twins 3-0 in game shortened because of rain
Rain washed out the final two innings as the Twins were blanked by the White Sox 3-0
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April 24, 2025
RFK Jr. recounts heroin addiction and spiritual awakening, urges focus on prevention and community
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a personal story of his own heroin addiction, spiritual awakening and recovery at a confere...
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April 24, 2025
Man given long sentence for fatally shooting man in back outside St. Paul store
The shooter just came off probation in connection with an armed robbery just weeks before the killing.
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April 24, 2025
North Dakota enacts nation's first law shielding Roundup's maker from some cancer lawsuits
A new first-of-its-kind law enacted in North Dakota could shield agrochemical manufacturer Bayer from lawsuits claiming it failed to warn cu...
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April 24, 2025
White Earth Nation eyes casino, resort, convention center by Moorhead
White Earth Nation looks to build a casino, resort and convention center near Moorhead, MN, and has a cannabis dispensary set to open in the...
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April 24, 2025
RandBall: Wild, Wolves have stolen the home advantage. Can they finally use it?
Both teams have been far better on the road than at home in recent postseasons. If they are going to advance in the playoffs this season, th...
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April 24, 2025
Some BWCAW paddlers will need to pivot on where they pick up permits this season
Ranger stations in Ely and Grand Marais won’t issue permits this canoe camping season.
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April 24, 2025