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April 21, 2026
Douglas: Highs in the 50s and 60s expected into May
Sunshine and mid-80s are on tap Wednesday.
Star Tribune
April 21, 2026
Rep. Morrison to sell private stakes after scrutiny over investments
Scholars point to Morrison’s investments in AI, defense firms as potential conflicts of interest.
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April 21, 2026
Counterpoint | Here’s what’s missing in the debate over Hennepin County’s garbage burner
A recent Star Tribune column deferred to government experts on HERC’s safety. But some of the science was left out, the authors write.
Star Tribune
April 21, 2026
Opinion | Further context you should know about HERC and pollution
"HERC is not to blame for bad air quality in the Near North neighborhoods of Minneapolis," writes former MPCA employee Peter Sandberg.
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April 21, 2026
Strib Varsity High School Athletes of the Week: Meet 7 spring standouts
Taylor Kurtz, Kiah Blalark, Camryn Hinsch, Ava Roberts, Keura Roloff, Zach Schnabel and Quinn Wall earned the honor.
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April 21, 2026
Tolkkinen: A copper mine could bring prosperity to the Iron Range, but there’s a cost
Good jobs have their attraction, but so does preserving pristine wilderness for our children.
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April 21, 2026
Pandemic-stalled apartment conversion of downtown St. Paul’s Cray Plaza back on track
The office-to-residential conversion is the type of development boosters say is key to revitalizing downtowns.
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April 21, 2026
Royce Lewis activated from injured list, rejoins Twins roster
Royce Lewis was batting .222 with two doubles, two homers and eight RBI in 12 games before he went on the IL. He will return April 21.
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April 21, 2026
Ramstad: Lakeville, fast-growing city in slow-growing Minnesota, just made housing more difficult
Why do so many Minnesota communities keep signaling an aversion to growth?
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April 21, 2026
Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the U.S. military will no longer require all American troops to get the flu vaccine, c...
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April 21, 2026
RandBall: As transfer portals close, Gophers basketball is thriving
Dawn Plitzuweit and Niko Medved have added some top-notch players in the transfer portal.
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April 21, 2026
Video: Ultimate is building community for students outside traditional sports
Minnesota has the second-most high school frisbee teams in the country, trailing only Washington. MNU supports 82 high school teams, includi...
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April 21, 2026
Fed nominee pledges inflation fight even as Trump renews demands for rate cuts that could worsen it
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve pledged to fight inflation at a hearing Tuesday even as the president renewed his demands...
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April 21, 2026
Timberwolves wear their emotions on their sleeves during and after Game 2 victory
In another instant classic against the Nuggets, the Wolves played angry and took advantage of Denver’s “bad defenders.”
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April 21, 2026
Wild fall into Dallas’ trap in Game 2 loss: ‘We got to just be smarter’
A rash of penalties by the Wild aided the Stars, who evened the playoff series at one game apiece.
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April 21, 2026
Live: Minnesota remembers Prince 10 years after his death
A decade after the global rock star died at his Chanhassen estate, fans flock to the Twin Cities to reflect on his legacy as Prince’s music...
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April 21, 2026
The 11 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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April 21, 2026
UnitedHealth profit and outlook signal start of turnaround
Eden Prairie-based health care giant increased its profit outlook as first quarter medical costs came in lower than expected.
Star Tribune
April 21, 2026
Another city just voted to fly the former Minnesota state flag
The Elk River vote on Monday came after residents asked city staff to look into the idea.
Star Tribune
April 21, 2026
Souhan: DiVincenzo’s play at both ends sparks Wolves to Game 2 victory in Denver
DiVincenzo was a plus-20 for the game and delivered some big shots at the end to help the Wolves return home with the series tied 1-1.
Star Tribune
April 21, 2026
Scoggins: Wild get a dose of reality in Game 2 loss to Stars
The Wild can expect more closely contested games from here on out, and they will need to adjust after losing two key forwards to injury.
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April 21, 2026
Disability service providers say Minnesota should scrap, replace this fraud-vulnerable program
A program to help people live independently was poorly designed, recipients and providers say. They don’t like the state’s proposed fixes.
Star Tribune
April 21, 2026
Three-legged black bear released back into the wild
“The rehab of a three-legged bear is pretty rare.”
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April 21, 2026
Upscale hotel planned for Minneapolis landmark
Designs include rooftop bar, indoor pool and “cultural space.”
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April 21, 2026
10 iconic Prince images by Star Tribune photographers
From his stages to sites in the Twin Cities, the Purple One left indelible imprints.
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April 21, 2026
Eden Prairie cafe will bring its charms to the former D’Amico & Sons in Edina
Smith Coffee & Cafe will move in to 50th & France, plus J. Carver Distillery announces plans to close, an Owamni send-off and more.
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April 21, 2026
Eight Minnesota hikes that sing of spring
A curated list of trails offering fresh blooms, wildlife sightings and varied terrain for all kinds of hikers.
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April 21, 2026
Brown: For Iron Rangers like me, bathhouses are decidedly unsexy places
Debate about Minneapolis saunas has fixated on their use for sexual encounters. But in Finnish tradition, steam baths are sacred, columnist...
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April 21, 2026
Reliving the day Prince died: ‘I had no time to grieve’
It was the “longest, hardest day” on the beat for music critic Jon Bream.
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April 21, 2026
Opinion | The University of Minnesota’s vision for health care is flawed
"Based on our years of experience with the U and its health sciences, we would argue that moving the clinical practice of the university’s m...
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April 21, 2026
Opinion | Absentee voting diminishes Election Day as a ritual of democracy
"There is nothing consequentially suspect about mail-in voting. Still, the U.S. would be better off if there were less of it," Mitch Pearlst...
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April 21, 2026
Learn how a transfer happens in Minnesota high school sports
Hundreds of athletes transfer every season. How, exactly, does that happen? Here’s a step-by-step explainer of the process.
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April 21, 2026
Minnesota’s Chris Tungseth reaches top 7 on ‘American Idol’
The Fergus Falls singer mixed it up with an original take on “Let It Go.”
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April 21, 2026
Ex-U football standout Perich embraces new life at Oregon
The Esko, Minn., native wants to win a national title and seeks the challenge of being “uncomfortable.”
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April 21, 2026
Live from Denver: Despite key injury, Timberwolves hope to rebound against Nuggets in Game 2
The Wolves lost Game 1 on Saturday, and are trying to even the first-round NBA Western Conference playoff series tonight.
Star Tribune
April 20, 2026
Justin Jefferson says it’ll be ‘last man standing’ in the Vikings’ QB competition
Jefferson, speaking on the first day of the Vikings’ offseason program, said he’s excited for the spark Kyler Murray brings to the team and...
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April 20, 2026
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing Minneapolis mom Mariah Samuels
A Minneapolis court has handed down a life sentence in connection with the homicide of Mariah Samuels, a local mother whose tragic death has...
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April 20, 2026
Live from Dallas: Jesper Wallstedt starts again for Wild in Game 2
The Wild claimed the opening game of the best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series on Saturday night.
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April 20, 2026
Readers Write: Trump’s triumphal arch, Minnesota gun safety
How about some golden arches?
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April 20, 2026
Minneapolis Public Schools hit with $5.3 million in IRS penalties
It comes as the district faces a $50 million deficit and difficult financial decisions, including staffing cuts.
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April 20, 2026
Week 5: Minnesota girls badminton team and individual state rankings
St. Paul Harding and St. Paul Johnson swap No. 2 and No. 3 spots in team ranking.
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April 20, 2026
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's hardware leader
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the comp...
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April 20, 2026
Analysis: With Rob Brzezinski at the helm, Vikings badly need a draft class to deliver
The Vikings have nine picks in the 2026 NFL draft this week to replenish an old and expensive roster with a dearth of young talent.
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April 20, 2026
Kathy Cargill appears ready to shed $4 million Duluth house
The wife of an heir to the Cargill fortune swept up about a dozen properties on cherished Park Point in recent years.
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April 20, 2026
Douglas: A shot at a high of 80 by midweek
A few severe thunderstorms could flare up Thursday.
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April 20, 2026
Gophers add Hobey Baker winner, three-time NCAA champion and hockey pioneer to women's coaching staff
Marty Sertich, Amanda Leveille and Winny Brodt Brown are the new assistants for coach Greg May.
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April 20, 2026
Newly released records detail police response to lawmaker attacks
Authorities first identified Vance Boelter as a suspect within three hours of the start of the politically motivated rampage.
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April 20, 2026
Minnesota Top 25: Statewide baseball rankings from Prep Baseball Minnesota
Mounds View jumps into the top spot in the baseball Minnesota Top 25 after beating Cretin-Derham Hall and staying undefeated. See the full l...
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April 20, 2026
New restaurant named for Owamni space along the Mississippi River
Arch and River will bring French-Afro-Caribbean flavors to the Minneapolis Water Works Pavilion, thanks to the couple behind B’beri Desserts...
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April 20, 2026