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Proposed casino project stirs emotions in Otter Tail County

The 270-acre complex is proposed for the shore of Star Lake, home to sensitive wildlife breeding grounds, cabins in families for generations and a private hunting club used by some of Minnesota's oldest-money families.

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Vikings to try dedicated skyway as a way to tackle postgame congestion

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Target shifts its giving strategy, promotes the power of play

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State, students are surprised as Regency beauty schools close

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Regency Beauty Institute, with headquarters in St. Louis Park, has shuttered all of its 79 beauty schools, including five in Minnesota, without warning.

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Sweeping changes put the Mississippi River at risk

It is North America's greatest river. But in Minnesota, home to its headwaters, changes in the landscape are putting water quality at risk. Inside the race to protect the Mississippi.

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Youth comes through for Twins in 7-6 victory over Royals

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Let 'er rip: It's tee time at the Ryder Cup

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From Facebook Live to a farmers market, Minnetonka residents weigh in via new ways

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Effort to tie local Republicans to Trump backfiring

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Danger Downstream: This weekend at StarTribune.com

00:32The Mississippi is North America's greatest river. But in Minnesota, home to its headwaters, sweeping changes in the landscape are putting water quality at risk. Coming Sunday, a special report examining Minnesota's threatened rivers. See a preview at startribune.com/rivers.