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Lawmakers aim to redesign 'outdated' Minnesota flag

The state's flag offends many and violates modern design principles.
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Father IDs 17-year-old shot to death in Chanhassen; woman in jail pending charges

MnDOT is installing tanks along I-35W in south Minneapolis to help mitigate flooding.
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What's the project happening on I-35W, and when will it be done?

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As Minnesota considers legalizing marijuana, what does research say about the risks?

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Warmer temps cancel winter events in Minnesota

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Pastor Brian Herron, a former Minneapolis City Council member, is lobbying for restoration of voting rights to felons. He posed for a picture in his c
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Pastor Brian Herron, a former Minneapolis City Council member, is lobbying for restoration of voting rights to felons. He posed for a picture in his church, Zion Baptist in Minneapolis.

Legislature moving to restore voting rights for felons

Current law restores the vote after probation, which can last decades.
  • Minnesota courts again turn back push to restore felon voting rights
Beyonce accepts the award for best dance/electronic music album for “Renaissance” at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los
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Beyoncé makes Grammy history for wins, but Harry Styles steals album of the year

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Guard Anthony Edwards celebrated his buzzer-beating three pointer to end the third quarter as the Timberwolves thrashed the Nuggets 128-98 at Target C
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Timberwolves win 128-98 after Nuggets hold back four starters

  • Souhan: Wolves coach Finch is having another happy new year
Amanda Barbosa stops in the chemotherapy wing at Mayo hospital to take a breather and look outside as she waits for her husband Rafael, in Rochester,
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As wife lobbies for colonoscopy bill, Army vet battles cancer while on religious pilgrimage

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The Som Tum Thai, or Thai papaya salad, at Thai Cafe is crisp and vibrant.

There's nothing fancy but the food at the best Thai restaurant in the Twin Cities

Thai Café on St. Paul's University Avenue looks understated, but is brimming with flavor and personality.
At 6-3 and 170 pounds, Isaac Asuma does everything well in a style both smooth and forceful for Cherry’s boys basketball team.
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Tiny-school standout Asuma puts Cherry on top in Class 1A, brings Gophers staff to his games

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“As elected officials, school board members are obliged to face public criticism and input,” Larry Frost writes.

Counterpoint: Public servants should face the public — in public

The public deserves to know what criticisms are made of our schools.

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