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Takeaways: Phoenix eliminates shorthanded Lynx from WNBA playoffs with 86-81 victory

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The Mercury won three in a row in the semifinal series to oust the Lynx from the WNBA playoffs, ending their season.

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Three pedestrians struck and killed in Twin Cities over the weekend; one was hit twice

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Minneapolis speed cameras to be activated this week

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Analysis: Vikings’ brittle recipe for success in pieces again after Dublin loss

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Spirit Airlines to end flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

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More seniors are moving into assisted living, not nursing homes. That could be problematic.

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Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

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Fresh air, room to roam and custom digs: Life is good for former SeaQuest animals

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Caregivers at Duluth’s Lake Superior Zoo and elsewhere are learning the needs and personalities of their new wards from the bankrupt Roseville SeaQuest.

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Tolkkinen: Growing veggies paid for siblings’ college and fed thousands of Minnesota kids

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Simone Senogles, Indigenous feminist and environmental advocate, dies at 54

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Something is wrong with Lake Itasca, the source of the Mississippi River

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In Ely, racer sets unofficial world record for marathon while portaging a canoe

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Opinion | The unlucky generation? Gen Z’s struggle to find work is real

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The stories from frustrated young people and recruiters about how hard this job market is are all over TikTok.

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Opinion | Your pandemic pup doesn’t want you to go back to the office, either

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Readers Write: Assisted living, aging, military service

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Analysis: Vikings’ brittle recipe for success in pieces again after Dublin loss

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Analysis: This time, it was the Gophers’ opponent making the mistakes

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Video: Meet future Gopher Howie Johnson, Forest Lake's big man on campus

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Johnson talks with Strib Varsity about how his character, faith and dedication drives him to success.

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Mason Johnson's two TDs lift Grand Rapids over Hermantown

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Spring Lake Park's slim return man plays big in victory over Armstrong

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See what’s cooking in Julia Child’s kitchen at new Minnesota museum exhibit

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The sprawling display steps inside the life and loves of the famous chef while highlighting Minnesota’s rich culinary history, from home cooks to Betty Crocker.

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Review: Jon Batiste’s Circus of Love brings joy and healing music to St. Paul

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Review: Cellist and SPCO artistic partner Abel Selaocoe delivers an uplifting performance

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