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MPLS.

What’s making news in Minneapolis, reported by the Star Tribune’s team of city reporters. Send news tips to james.shiffer@startribune.com.
True North

True North

By Josephine Marcotty

Environmental reporter Josephine Marcotty writes about our place in nature through her coverage of the outdoors, wildlife, pollution and sustainability.

Daddy-O

Daddy-O

By Jeremy Olson

Jeremy Olson writes about children and families, and is an overscheduled father of two. His blog tackles the best and worst of parenting, families, health and love. He wants to hear from you - what's going on in your house?

Acts of Faith

Acts of Faith

By Rose French

Rose French writes about religious and spiritual matters for the Star Tribune. Before arriving in the Twin Cities this fall, she covered religion for the Associated Press in Tennessee, where she wrote about the Southern Baptists, United Methodists, Gideons and other religious groups and issues.

E-mail Rose with your thoughts or questions.

Campus Connect

Campus Connect

By Jenna Ross
Campus Connect scours student unions, lecture halls and dorms for the crucial and quirky stories that make colleges and universities special. Share what you’re up to on a Friday night, learning (or not) in that lecture - and what you're looking for in a school search as a new student. Higher education reporter Jenna Ross will keep you informed.
The Latest on Ford closing

The Latest on Ford closing

Welcome to The Latest, a blog devoted to breaking news stories in Minnesota and beyond. You'll find the latest news and updates, plus links to video and photography. Information gathered from newsroom staffers, other news sites and blogs will be assembled to bring you updates. We encourage you to share your tips and reactions in comments, or through submitted photographs or video.

Email us with news tips or ideas.

Yesterday's News

Yesterday's News

By Ben Welter

Sample Minnesota's rich history, courtesy of a microfilm archive of newspaper articles, photos and ads dating back more than 140 years. Fresh items are posted once or twice a week. Go here for tips on how to track down old newspaper articles on your own. Or visit the Yesterday's News archives, a searchable library of more than 300 articles.

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E-mail Ben with your questions or suggestions.

Whistleblower

Whistleblower

The Whistleblower blog was started in 2008. Look for posts by these contributors: James Eli Shiffer, Jane Friedmann, and Kelly Smith. | Check out the Whistleblower archive.

Find us on Facebook and Twitter. Find our watchdog and investigative work at The Investigators.

The Star Tribune's journalists need your help blowing the whistle in Minnesota. Contact us here.

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