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Downtown St. Paul is having a moment — but not a good one

Downtown St. Paul is having a moment — but not a good one

Beloved restaurants have closed and office buildings sold at discount, raising alarms about the future of the capital city’s urban core.

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MyPillow sued by shipping company DHL for more than $800,000 in back payments

Family points to reason behind fatal collapse of runner at Minneapolis half marathon

Here’s what six Minnesotans had to say about the Harris-Trump debate

News & Politics

Ramsey County narrows probe into former medical examiner to seven cases

State Patrol: ‘No justification’ for fired trooper’s reckless driving that killed Owatonna teenager

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has not said abortion in ninth month is ‘absolutely fine’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has not said abortion in ninth month is ‘absolutely fine’

RandBall: Stats told the story for Sam Darnold and Kirk Cousins. But so did their feet.

RandBall: Stats told the story for Sam Darnold and Kirk Cousins. But so did their feet.

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Fire of up to five acres spotted in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters

Greater Minnesota

Fire of up to five acres spotted in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters

At sentencing for murder of transgender woman, state leaders call for end to ‘hateful rhetoric’

At sentencing for murder of transgender woman, state leaders call for end to ‘hateful rhetoric’

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Fire of up to five acres spotted in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters

Greater Minnesota

Fire of up to five acres spotted in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters

The fire was smoldering and holding in place as of Wednesday morning. But Superior National Forest is experiencing drought conditions and above average temperatures, and increased winds are expected later this week.

News & Politics

Renewable jet fuel conference opens in St. Paul with big goals, challenges

News & Politics

Renewable jet fuel conference opens in St. Paul with big goals, challenges

State Patrol: ‘No justification’ for fired trooper’s reckless driving that killed Owatonna teenager

State Patrol: ‘No justification’ for fired trooper’s reckless driving that killed Owatonna teenager

Greater Minnesota

Fire of up to five acres spotted in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters

Greater Minnesota

Fire of up to five acres spotted in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters

The fire was smoldering and holding in place as of Wednesday morning. But Superior National Forest is experiencing drought conditions and above average temperatures, and increased winds are expected later this week.

Rochester could get new 14-story building that includes student housing downtown

Minneapolis man admits role in fatal shooting in downtown Rochester during fight over dice game

Essentia Health wins arbitration dispute over control of Fosston hospital

Greater Minnesota

Employee accused of stealing, reselling $40K in outdoor gear, guns from Walker, Minn., store

Opinion

We heard what they did. Still waiting on what they’d do.

Editorial Board

We heard what they did. Still waiting on what they’d do.

Editorial Board

Minnesota Star Tribune Editorial Board members weigh in on the Trump-Harris debate.

Contributing Columnists

From Opinion: ‘They’re eating the dogs. … They’re eating the cats’ — racist stereotypes that hurt immigrant communities

Contributing Columnists

From Opinion: ‘They’re eating the dogs. … They’re eating the cats’ — racist stereotypes that hurt immigrant communities

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Contributing Columnists

From Opinion: Violent threats against Black women leaders are no joking matter

We heard what they did. Still waiting on what they’d do.

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We heard what they did. Still waiting on what they’d do.

Editorial Board

Minnesota Star Tribune Editorial Board members weigh in on the Trump-Harris debate.

Made (cool) in Minnesota

Contributing Columnists

From Opinion: Violent threats against Black women leaders are no joking matter

Strib Voices

RandBall: Stats told the story for Sam Darnold and Kirk Cousins. But so did their feet.

Michael RandColumnist / Reporter

Reusse: Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman still has a big fan in St. Paul native Sean Sweeney

Patrick ReusseColumnist

Review: With special effects buzzing, ‘Back to the Future’ bends time at Minneapolis’ Orpheum Theatre

Rohan PrestonCritic / Reporter

Food & Culture

Review: With special effects buzzing, ‘Back to the Future’ bends time at Minneapolis’ Orpheum Theatre

Review: With special effects buzzing, ‘Back to the Future’ bends time at Minneapolis’ Orpheum Theatre

The musical adaptation of the 1985 film is chock-full of special effects that make the music sometimes seem like second fiddle.

It’s booya season: Where to find these once-a-year events

It’s booya season: Where to find these once-a-year events

When making tomato sauce, fresh is best

When making tomato sauce, fresh is best

Review: With special effects buzzing, ‘Back to the Future’ bends time at Minneapolis’ Orpheum Theatre

Review: With special effects buzzing, ‘Back to the Future’ bends time at Minneapolis’ Orpheum Theatre

The musical adaptation of the 1985 film is chock-full of special effects that make the music sometimes seem like second fiddle.

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Business

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MyPillow sued by shipping company DHL for more than $800,000 in back payments

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MyPillow sued by shipping company DHL for more than $800,000 in back payments

Mike Lindell and his Chaska-based pillow company have been at the center of several lawsuits in recent years. A new one was filed in Hennepin County this week.

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Renewable jet fuel conference opens in St. Paul with big goals, challenges

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Renewable jet fuel conference opens in St. Paul with big goals, challenges

Downtown St. Paul is having a moment — but not a good one

Downtown St. Paul is having a moment — but not a good one

News & Politics

MyPillow sued by shipping company DHL for more than $800,000 in back payments

News & Politics

MyPillow sued by shipping company DHL for more than $800,000 in back payments

Mike Lindell and his Chaska-based pillow company have been at the center of several lawsuits in recent years. A new one was filed in Hennepin County this week.

Elections

Walz makes first official appearance in Minnesota since joining presidential ticket

Here’s what six Minnesotans had to say about the Harris-Trump debate

Gov. Tim Walz, center, and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, right, joined CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States Ruth Richardson, left, for a discussion about abortion in Minnesota and surrounding states at Planned Parenthood on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 in St. Paul, Minn. ] tRENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • renee.jones@startribune.com

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has not said abortion in ninth month is ‘absolutely fine’

Curious Minnesota

How did Old Dutch potato chips get started in St. Paul?

What happened to the frozen whale that used to visit the State Fair?

How the State Fair’s mascot was inspired by a real-life Fairchild

Culture

Minnesotans focus on the sky as International Observe the Moon Night approaches

Jeff Tweedy with keyboardist Mikael Jorgensen and drummer Glenn Kotche during Wilco's three-night Palace Theatre run in November 2017. / Jeff Wheeler, Star Tribune

Wilco books another rare three-night stand in St. Paul, this one even more special

Thomas Rhett performs at the Xcel Energy Center on Thursday, July 27, 2023 in St. Paul, Minn. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • renee.jones@startribune.com

Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis will headline Winstock 2025

Travel

Summer tourists in Europe hit with heatwaves, wildfires and an eruption

How two Lake Michigan beach towns became a ‘little Midwestern gay mecca’

A houseboat getaway on the Mississippi tunes in to the Great River’s rhythms

Health Care

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Essentia Health to drop from Medicare Advantage networks at UnitedHealthcare, Humana

Medical bills are spread out on the kitchen table of a cancer patient in Salem, Va.

‘This is not a bill’: How to decipher explanations of benefits and pay for your medical care

Wisconsin health officials recall eggs after a multistate salmonella outbreak

Outdoor Activities

Yuen: At this new Twin Cities pickleball camp, grown-ups discover their inner child

Voters to decide whether to keep using Minnesota Lottery proceeds for the outdoors

Day-7 - One of the most stunning vistas along the Superior Hiking Trail is the overlook at Bean Lake north of Silver Bay. Here, father and son hikers, Tom and Ross Perigo enjoyed the evening view high above Bean Lake. ] Superior Hiking Trail.
BRIAN PETERSON ¥ brian.peterson@startribune.com
Superior Hiking Trail, MN 06/08/2018

Popular Bean and Bear lakes trail reopens Friday on North Shore of Lake Superior