Today Jennifer Brooks debuts as our local columnist. As a Star Tribune reporter, she covered the Capitol and our congressional delegation in Washington, and she has traveled across Minnesota writing thoughtful, surprising stories about the people and issues of the state. Her column will appear here every Sunday, and you will also see it on weekdays in print and online.
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Brooks: At Sauk Centre refuge for veterans, the mission is clear
"Our veterans are not a number. ... They're our families," Eagle's Healing Nest founder Melony Butler said.
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Police use-of-force incidents show 10-year decline in Mpls.
Some say stats don't tell full story of encounters.
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No end in sight to bitter Lake Mille Lacs eminent domain dispute
Dwaine and Kathy Ratfield believe they've been victimized through the unjust taking of a piece of their 8-acre property by South Harbor Township.
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This Memorial Day, all Fort Snelling headstones get flags
For the first time in 35 years, all Fort Snelling graves are being marked.
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Marine Cpl. Carl Knutson: Not just another war statistic
His name is among 144 engraved on a bronze tablet listing Minnesota Marines who died in World War I.
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