Union showdown takes center stage at Minnesota Capitol

The Legislature’s final testy days became a battle on the most sweeping union expansion in Minnesota in recent history. Vocal... Updated 12:30 AM

Best of MN

Best of MN: Guide to the state's finest

The Star Tribune’s first Best of MN publication points you to the state’s finest food, drink, shopping, arts and outdoor fun. Updated 11:09 PM

Vikings stadium

Neighborhood residents weigh in on new Vikings stadium design

Neighbors shared mixed reviews on the new Vikings stadium design, but welcomed its neighborhood impact. Updated 23 minutes ago
- Elliot Park residents check out new neighbor
- Graphic: Downtown’s big teardown

Missing women cases highlight problem of domestic homicide

Predicting cases of lethal abuse of women is difficult, experts say. Updated 11:10 PM

Bachmann campaign allegations attract attention of FBI

2 ex-staffers were contacted; agency’s interest is not clear. Updated 10:36 PM

latest news

Whistleblower: Life after ‘death’ is a bureaucratic nightmare

Since February, Gloria Bofferding has spent a fair amount of time convincing people she’s not dead. It has been harder...

Full storyFull story

Updated 10:37 PM

Minnesota House debates child care bill but delays final action Updated 7 minutes ago
IRS office in Cincinnati was rife with confusion, staff troubles Updated 10:20 PM
U's Rochester campus celebrates its first class Updated 9:58 PM
Ortiz torments Twins again Updated 12:12 AM
The Star Tribune 100: This year, it's a top-heavy list Updated 9:26 PM
1 winning ticket sold in Fla. on Powerball Updated 12:41 AM
Tornado-free zone? Iowa sets calmness record Updated 9:48 PM

Latest videosLatest videos

Looking for answers: Domestic violence in Minnesota

High-profile cases of domestic violence against women have many people asking if this is a growing problem and what can... Updated 10:09 PM

locallocal

U's Rochester campus celebrates its first class

ROCHESTER – Students in caps and gowns crossed the auditorium to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance.” Moms snapped photos... Full storyFull story Updated 9:58 PM

Tornado-free zone? Iowa sets calmness record

Whistleblower: Life after ‘death’ is a bureaucratic nightmare

Missing women cases highlight problem of domestic homicide + video

North metro | West metro | South metro | East metro

sportssports

Lynx center McCarville is a Wisconsin farm girl first

The family farm in Wisconsin will always be home to the Lynx center and former Gophers basketball star. Full storyFull story Updated 10:52 PM

Ortiz torments Twins again + video

No Triple Crown: Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness + video

Saunders starts checking items off Wolves' to-do list

A northern Minnesota tale: The orchid and the otter

opinionopinion

legislaturelegislature

Minnesota Senate passes $11.3 billion HHS budget

Bill now moves to the governor for his signature. Full storyFull story Updated 4:27 PM

Livestream: Debate in Minnesota House

Minnesota House debates child care bill but delays final action

Union showdown takes center stage at Minnesota Capitol + video

politicspolitics

Foes of Minnesota's same-sex marriage law don't see way to block it

Nearly a week after Minnesota became the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage, opponents are strategizing what can be done... Full storyFull story Updated 10:28 PM

Livestream: Debate in Minnesota House

Minnesota House debates child care bill but delays final action

IRS office in Cincinnati was rife with confusion, staff troubles

66°
81/67
Thunderstorms

The Drive: Metro traffic

Advertise on StarTribune.com

calendar of events

Search by category

Latest photography

Photo gallery:

Boston 12, Twins 5
Photo gallery:

Oxbow wins Preakness
Photo gallery:

High school robots
Photo gallery:

Top photos: May 18
Photo gallery:

Art-A-Whirl: Doggy fashio...
Photo gallery:

First class, U of M Roche...
Photo gallery:

Legislature Saturday
Photo gallery:

Opening night at Canterbu...
Photo gallery:

Star Tribune staff picks,...
Photo gallery:

Willie Burton: True to th...
Photo gallery:

Top photos: Fri., May 17
Photo gallery:

Supporters of Somali wome...
Photo gallery:

St. Paul Saints home open...
Photo gallery:

Texas tornadoes
Photo gallery:

Canterbury prepares to op...
Photo gallery:

Top photos, May 16
Photo gallery:

Star Tribune staff picks
Photo gallery:

White Sox 9, Twins 4
Photo gallery:

Top photos: May 15
Photo gallery:

White Sox 4, Twins 2

twinstwins

Ortiz torments Twins again

The veteran slugger — remember when he played here? — hit two home runs and drove in six runs. Full storyFull story Updated 12:12 AM

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
BOS «	3	0	1	0	3	0	4	0	1	12	13	0
MIN	0	1	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	5	12	0
Preview \| Matchup \| Lineup \| Log \| Wrap \| Box W:C.Breslow(1-0) L:S.Diamond(3-4) HR: BOS- D.Ortiz 2 (7), D.Nava (6) MIN- None

businessbusiness

The Star Tribune 100: This year, it's a top-heavy list

While Minnesota's corporate giants get bigger, the number of public companies has shrunk dramatically. Full storyFull story Updated 9:26 PM

Motivation is their business at MotivAction of Plymouth

Best Buy hopes $10 is tipping point for consumers on LED bulbs

Rebalancing is a simple but effective way to manage your money

columnists & blogscolumnists & blogs

latest StarTribune columns See all StarTribune columnists

Patrick Reusse

Reusse: Staples pride runs deep for in-demand NBA assistant

Dave Joerger is the lead assistant for coach...

Sid Hartman

Hartman: Vikings defensive line can walk after season

If the Vikings are going to get to...

Jon Tevlin

Tevlin: Beer, football, students: How can you lose?

I once had a favorite professor at the...

latest StarTribune blogs See all StarTribune blogs

Hot Dish Politics

Minnesota House debates child care bill but delays final action

The all-night showdown over whether to allow child-care providers and home-care...

6-4-3

Postgame: Doumit catches Diamond again

A couple of leftovers from the Twins' fourth straight loss: -- Ryan...

Paul Douglas on Weather

Sunday Severe? Stormy Through Early Next Week

Sunday Severe? By Todd Nelson After looking at the weather maps over the...

entertainmententertainment

A night with Prince: 'This is real time'

After decades of silence, the Minnesota rocker opens up: “This is real time.” Full storyFull story Updated 6:50 PM

Curry, Kimmel, Zucker among game changers of 2012-13 TV

Promoter Sue McLean, force in Twin Cities music scene, dies at 63 + video

'Mad Men' star Kartheiser cast in Guthrie's 'Pride and Prejudice'

lifestylelifestyle

Jolie's bold move sparks discussion of the C-word

The Hollywood icon’s disclosure about her cancer worries fuels discussion, but raises concerns about overestimating the risks. Full storyFull story Updated May. 17, 2013

Bloomington man is the go-to-guy for aviation records

Pollen count apps for smartphones are nothing to sneeze at

Hospitals fight delirium with volunteer help

Taste | Home + Garden | Travel | Health | Style

traveltravel

Piecing together the art of mosaics in Italy

The ancient art of mosaics thrives in Ravenna, the Italian city known for the art form. A master's five-day crash course teaches the technique to visitors. Full storyFull story Updated May. 17, 2013