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August 1, 2026
At summer school garden, Columbia Heights students find place to learn and heal
Following a winter of ICE activity and learning disruptions, the district made extra efforts this year to recruit students into its summer p...
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August 1, 2026
Washington: Forty years after this mine closed, Silver Bay has reinvented itself
"On July 31, 1986, Lee and Myrna Benoit’s lives changed forever, along with nearly 3,000 other residents of Silver Bay," Robin Washington wr...
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August 1, 2026
Readers Write: ‘Real’ communism, Craig vs. Flanagan, U-Fairview hospital deal
Take it from a member of the Communist Party USA.
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August 1, 2026
Finding comfort and security in the ordinary
Wanting what we don’t have usually means reaching for things to provide greater comfort, joy, status. Often, that strategy doesn’t work out.
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August 1, 2026
Your Boat Club, under new ownership, sells Lake Minnetonka marina to pay off debt
The boat-rental company sold its Smith’s Bay property for $6.85 million but will continue operating there through a long-term lease.
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August 1, 2026
Live: Fans flock to Vikings training camp for their first glimpse of QB battle
Fans are allowed to watch practice at TCO Performance Center for the first time Saturday. Follow below for updates from Eagan.
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August 1, 2026
Review: Mumford & Sons’ ‘stomp clap repeat’ songs thrill sell-out crowd in Shakopee
Nine months after their St. Paul gig, the folk-rock trio returns with a new album and renewed spirit.
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August 1, 2026
Ramstad: Many Gen Zers feel helpless about money. They shouldn’t, these young women say.
A Duluth credit union has a Gen Z financial counselor helping her peers get their financial lives together.
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August 1, 2026
Jimmy Jam’s memories of the Minnesota State Fair: Radio, rides and music
“So much of my musical education came from the fair,” says the legendary producer who’s helping bring A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound...
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August 1, 2026
Minnesota Supreme Court weighs return to paper voter rosters
The city of Oak Grove wants the court to bar Anoka County from forcing it to use electronic voter rolls.
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August 1, 2026
Assessing how Vikings rookies can earn playing time this season
Defensive tackle Caleb Banks, the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, leads a nine-man draft class vying for playing time in training c...
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August 1, 2026
Small-town whistleblower awarded more than $3 million by jury
Good Thunder’s former city clerk argued she lost her job for reporting concerns about the mayor.
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August 1, 2026
Twin Cities Day Trips: Behind the historic brick, Chaska surprises with churros, cocktails and curling
The southwest suburb’s eclectic attractions include standout bakeries, a secret speakeasy, chic gift shopping and an Olympic training ground...
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August 1, 2026
Historic Grand Av. building bulldozed to make way for $45M apartment complex
Razing clears the way for six-story development in St. Paul, further changing the major commercial thoroughfare.
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August 1, 2026
How the Gophers are using analytics to compete in college sports' salary-cap era
Minnesota's athletic department borrowed ideas from the Vikings, Timberwolves and Wild to build a data-driven system that helps assign marke...
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August 1, 2026
Rash: Despite presidential pressure, White House correspondents persevere
The public is served by unflinching coverage of the Trump administration.
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August 1, 2026
Paul Douglas: We needed Friday’s rain! But dry 80s are back Saturday.
It had been 74 days since the Twin Cities saw an inch or more of rain, like we did Friday.
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August 1, 2026
Opinion | I trade prediction markets for a living. The state almost made that a crime.
Minnesota’s ban, paused by a federal judge days before the law was set to take effect, carried up to 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine fo...
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August 1, 2026
Twins offense shows power again as team goes above .500 for first time since April
Brooks Lee, Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers all homered, and the 56-55 Twins have their first winning record since April 21.
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August 1, 2026
Twins add starting pitching depth, acquire Dean Kremer from Orioles
Kremer, a 30-year-old righthander, has a 1-4 record and a 6.50 ERA through seven starts this season.
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July 31, 2026
Zach Sanders to take over St. Michael-Albertville wrestling
Zach Sanders, one of Minnesota’s most decorated high school wrestlers, is leaving the Gophers staff to lead 12-time state champion St. Micha...
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July 31, 2026
Readers Write: Kaohly Her allegations, the governor’s race, voting
Resign, Mayor Her.
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July 31, 2026
Some popular Boundary Waters entry points near Ely reopen to day use
The U.S. Forest Service has eased restrictions in an area evacuated by wildfires two weeks ago.
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July 31, 2026
Minnesota’s ban on ‘nudification’ tech to take effect over challenge by Elon Musk’s AI company
The xAI lawsuit contends Minnesota’s new law regulating AI-generated nude images is overly broad.
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July 31, 2026
After a quiet primary campaign, Qualls and Lindell share the stage in Friday forum
House Speaker Lisa Demuth is sitting out the 7 p.m. meeting on Almanac
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July 31, 2026
Judge gives federal government two weeks to explain incomplete Renee Good shooting evidence
The order identifies gaps in personnel files, use-of-force policies, witness statements, medical records and video evidence related to the J...
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July 31, 2026
Anderson: He’s like any other virtuoso, except he blows a duck call and is a world champ
Mike Anderson will bring his title-winning line of duck calls to the Game Fair in Ramsey when it opens Aug. 7.
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July 31, 2026
Aw, nuts! A salty celebration and ranking of Pearson’s Minnesota candy legacy
Love them (we do) or hate them (how could you?), Salted Nut Rolls, Nut Goodies and Mint Patties are part of our state’s sweet identity.
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July 31, 2026
Trump blames ‘incompetent’ Minnesota, not Iran, for water system cyberattacks
The president also lashed out at “corrupt” Gov. Tim Walz over the hacks that state officials were told likely came from Iran.
Star Tribune
July 31, 2026
Live: Day 3 of training camp brings more QB intrigue for Vikings. Let us know who you think will win the job
Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy continue to do battle at TCO Performance Center in Eagan. Take our poll to let us know how you think will sta...
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July 31, 2026
Opinion | A bipartisan win at the Capitol goes into effect Aug. 1: Domestic violence reforms
"We passed all of these reforms in a bipartisan manner, in a tied House during politically charged times," write DFL Rep. Kelly Moller and R...
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July 31, 2026
Opinion | Child tax credit will be Walz’s enduring legacy
"In more than two decades working on tax policy, I have never seen legislation with the transformative potential of Minnesota’s Child Tax Cr...
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July 31, 2026
Mayor Kaohly Her allegations come at a critical moment for St. Paul
St. Paul’s mayor says she intends to stay in office as she deals with an investigation she behaved inappropriately with the police chief and...
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July 31, 2026
Key moments in St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her’s life and career
The mayor made history with her election victory in November, but fresh allegations have her on the defensive.
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July 31, 2026
Xcel pauses alerts about reducing energy usage after customer backlash
The utility declared five Energy Action Days in July and has sent texts, emails and automated calls asking customers to conserve energy.
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July 31, 2026
Boston Scientific’s slowdown of Minnesota-made heart device could be bad for Twin Cities
Company officials are mum on details of their restructuring plan, but it could affect operations at the Maple Grove facility where the devic...
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July 31, 2026
St. Paul Athletic Club owner files for bankruptcy protection as tax debt grows
The historic downtown St. Paul building, which was condemned in 2024, is not the only troubled property of John John Rupp’s.
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July 31, 2026
RandBall: The Wild need to upgrade at center. Wes Walz explains why.
Former Wild center Wes Walz, now a TV analyst for the team, helped define what a No. 1 center does and why upgrading is so important for Min...
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July 31, 2026
El Sazon will close its Minneapolis restaurant: ‘This isn’t the ending we had hoped for’
Cristian and Karen de Leon will continue to operate Xelas in Stillwater and El Sazon outposts in Eagan and at Eat Street Crossing.
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July 31, 2026
After 64 years, midcentury modern home in Fridley lists for $400,000
The two-bedroom three-bathroom home offers original retro built-in features on a quiet street in the Innsbruck neighborhood.
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July 31, 2026
Minnesotan who blamed ESPN app for gambling addiction is sentenced for $690K theft from employer
Austen Strom’s federal sentence incudes a ban from any form of gambling for several years.
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July 31, 2026
Here’s your guide to August festivals and fun in Minnesota
It might feel like summer is winding down, but there are still plenty of activities and good times to be had across the state.
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July 31, 2026
Kashkari: It’s time for the Fed to raise interest rates
The Minneapolis Fed president was one of three regional bank leaders to oppose leaving rates unchanged this month.
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July 31, 2026
Ranking the top Twins prospects ahead of the MLB trade deadline
Three recent draft choices have already been dealt, but the Twins are unlikely to part with these 12 players.
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July 31, 2026
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Arepas, cream cheese dill bites, chicken chimichurri paninis, sweet potato gnocchi and mac and cheese with a twist were this week’s favorite...
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July 31, 2026
Twin Cities suburbs restrict license plate data after Star Tribune investigation
Law enforcement agencies, some working with ICE, were searching local Flock camera data during Operation Metro Surge.
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July 31, 2026
Remembering the day Lollapalooza came to St. Paul in 1991
The tour that marked Gen-X’s takeover of the music industry came to Harriet Island made a lasting impression.
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July 31, 2026
Wild are built to win now. Will any of their top prospects make a mark?
A few of the Wild’s top prospects have a chance to play in the NHL next season while others are worth watching in college.
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July 31, 2026
Reusse: Chad Gable, er, Chas Betts, back home for WWE SummerSlam as a good guy again
Chad Gable completes his character arc at WWE SummerSlam, transitioning from antagonist to fan favorite. The accomplished amateur wrestler a...
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July 31, 2026