Bush Foundation giving $50M to descendants of slaves living in Minn., Dakotas

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Mayo unveils billion-dollar expansion in Rochester

President Ronald Reagan delivering his farewell address, 1989.
Politics

Minneapolis DFL chair deletes tweet mocking Ronald Reagan's death 19 years ago

On April 10, utility workers surrounded a sinkhole roughly 10 feet deep and 5 feet wide that opened up in the middle of the intersection of W. 27th St
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On April 10, utility workers surrounded a sinkhole roughly 10 feet deep and 5 feet wide that opened up in the middle of the intersection of W. 27th Street and Girard Avenue S. in Uptown Minneapolis.

Large sinkholes could be more the norm as Mpls. pipes age

Lots of snow, freezing and thawing, along with aging pipes could mean more troubles ahead.
Café Cerés executive chef Shawn McKenzie was nominated for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker but came home empty-handed.
Variety

Minnesota chefs shut out of James Beard Awards

Max Kepler had a rough day Sunday in the Twins’ 2-1 loss to the Guardians at Target Field.
Sports

Neal: Time for Twins to replace Kepler with Wallner or Larnach

Natalie Darwitz during her first stint as a Gophers assistant coach in 2008. She returned to the team in 2021.
Sports

Darwitz leaves post as Gophers women's hockey assistant coach

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