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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Snowmobiler hits tree, dies in northeastern Minnesota; 'speed and alcohol' factors
The wreck occurred just after sunset Saturday on the Cook Area Snowmobile Trail near Buyck, roughly 50 miles northwest of Ely, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.
Variety
J.J. Keller invests $7 million to upgrade work environment
Reclaimed wood walls and cafe-style collaborative working areas are part of a $7 million renovation giving some employees at J. J. Keller & Associates near Neenah new working spaces.
Music
Out of the Box Opera performance melds opera and gospel
Out of the Box Opera company is known for being avant-garde.
Local
Deer with chronic wasting disease found near Brainerd
Discovered near Brainerd; Walz proposes $4.5M fix.
Variety
St. Stephen snowmobile club celebrates 50 years
The difference a half century makes can be stark. Just looking at a machine as timeless as a snowmobile from 1969 to 2019 shows the way things can change.
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