Our changing region: See how the Twin Cities has changed in 50 years
The Twin Cities has changed dramatically since the founding of the Met Council 50 years ago.
Prince's FBI file includes reported threat to sell his personal info to media
It took a year for the FBI to release four redacted pages, describing threats to the pop star, from their vault.
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Star Tribune marks 150 years of telling Minnesota's stories
Today’s our anniversary, and we’ll be celebrating through the year with events around the state, special coverage and even a Star Tribune beer. Today’s newspaper is wrapped in a replica of our first front page, and online you can explore Minnesota captured through the lens of our journalists over the years.
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$4.1 trillion Trump budget plan would reshape aid to Minnesota
The proposal also excludes further federal funding for the $1.9 billion Southwest Light Rail Transit project. Its first hearing is Wednesday before the House Budget Committee, which includes U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, R-Minn.
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Getting serious about a playground: St. Paul family seeks to turn sorrow into joy
A daughter's unexplained death becomes a catalyst for a playground.
Mayor Betsy Hodges: Minneapolis is strong but under transformation
Minneapolis is tackling challenges like growth, gun violence, affordability, mayor said in State of the City address.
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10 Minnesotans we lost, but whose legacies endure
These 10 people we lost in 2016 left an outsized imprint on our state: A superstar who made dancing irresistible, a former governor whose accomplishments landed him on the cover of Time hoisting a northern pike, advocates for equality and those who delighted in life.
Repeat offender reaches plea deal in Mpls. torture rape, avoids life without parole
However, the 37-year-old defendant could go from prison into confinement into the state's sex offender treatment program.
Just in time for big boating weekend, 'no-wake' restriction announced for St. Croix River
The Washington County Sheriff's Office said the river's anticipated cresting above 683 feet by Wednesday.
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St. Paul-based Summit Brewing to stop distribution in 6 states
The state's second-largest brewery said it wants to focus on its core market in the Upper Midwest.
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Minneapolis parks named tops in the nation, and St. Paul comes in second
It's Minneapolis' fifth year at No. 1 in the Trust for Public Land ranking of the 100 large city park systems.
State drastically tightens limits on 3M chemicals in groundwater
New limits, half the level set last year by the E.P.A., mainly affect east metro and Bemidji drinking water.
Patrol looking for man who shot at another driver on I-35E in St. Paul
The shooting occurred about 2 a.m. near University Avenue
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Psychologist Marvin Ack, who dies at 93, gave wisdom to parents, voice to troubled kids
A pioneer in children's health care, he had received training in Freud's method of psychoanalysis — even working with Freud's daughter, Anna.
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2017: Minnesota surveillance camera ruling a victory for nursing home residents
Resident of a Bemidji nursing home wanted to document poor care.
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Scientists planting 400 acres of Minnesota pines to survive climate change
Scientists are identifying planting spots that will be strongholds against climate change.
Vulnerable teen missing since Saturday has been found safe
The 15-year-old girl was last seen Saturday at a St. Paul women's shelter.
Minnesota mother's lawsuit against child's gender transition is dismissed
A federal judge in St. Paul rejected the argument that her parental rights were violated.
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Roseau man dies in collision with semitrailer truck
Jack Dahl, 42, of Roseau, Minn., was driving east on Hwy. 11 when his Dodge Caravan veered into the westbound lane and struck a semi.
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Pohlad Family Foundation to give $1 million in emergency grants to nonprofits hit hard by United Way shortfall
Several nonprofits funded by the United Way were told they would be cut.
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