Here are the top-read viral stories published by the Star Tribune in 2017. Stories are ranked by a combination of page views and social shares, likes and comments.
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Strong winds overturn sailboat in Minnesota; 2 men safe
Two men are safe after strong winds overturned their sailboat on a lake in west-central Minnesota.
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12-year-old Milwaukee girl shot when bullets strike home
Milwaukee police say a 12-year-old girl was shot when bullets struck her home.
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Former homicide convict seeks $5.7 million in compensation
A man who spent 25 years in prison in connection with a 1992 homicide wants the state to pay him nearly $6 million, according to documents filed with the Wisconsin Claims Board.
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Demand for halal meats connects Minnesota Muslims, farmers
It's been a win-win situation, providing a fast-growing market for goats and sheep while also creating cross-cultural relationships and friendships.
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Pressure builds for new Minn. laws to deal with gun violence
Other states have passed "red flag" and background-check bills, part of a national movement for tougher gun laws now stirring again in Minnesota.
