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COVID makes heart attacks more deadly, study finds

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"Mortality for heart attack patients ... should be in single digits. We're seeing mortality here that is 32%," said Dr. Santiago Garcia, of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation.

Politics

Democrats ask Pence to skip Barrett vote over COVID-19 risk

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North Star Lanes owner John Sweeney, a staunch Republican, said he has seen positive changes in Hoyt Lakes since President Donald Trump was elected.

Local

Despite spotlight, Iron Range town still waiting for economic spark

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Politics

Chief of staff Meadows: 'We're not going to control the pandemic'

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Local

Dozens cited, arrested in Twin Cities as part of crackdown on drag racing

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More top headlines

Man shot in the chest in north Minneapolis
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One dead in Inver Grove Heights condo fire
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Woman, 80, with Alzheimer's who 'doesn't drive' takes car in Mora and is missing
October 25

Gunfire from 'unknown location' hits 9-year-old boy in St. Cloud
October 25

“I am real with someone exposing our government for what they are,” said Victor Gaten as he cast an early ballot for Trump. — Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune

For Black Minnesota voters, equality is on the ballot

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A Star Tribune analysis of voting patterns in Minnesota precincts with a majority or plurality of Black voters shows a drop in registered voter turnout from 75% in 2012 to 70% in 2016.

Amity Dimock took a moment as she touched her son Kobe Dimock-Heisler’s urn in her home.

Local

Minnesota families linked by police violence say it's time for change

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Eric Merriman, Thrivent director of real estate, stood on the skyway level above the main lobby of the new headquarters in downtown Minneapolis. ] Sha

Business

All Thrivent's new Minneapolis headquarters needs now is employees

Maple Grove celebrated winning the 2A girls' tournament in 2019.

Sports

Parents give up on plan to hold state soccer tourney as support withers

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Historic Cottage Grove mansion with ballroom now on market for $1.95M

Grand country estate with 26 rooms including a ballroom has hosted weddings and afternoon teas.

Mia Lang, 9, and Elisa Janzig de la Luz, 8, made their way to hockey practice at the Bloomington Ice Arena.

Variety

Twin Cities' Hockey Niñas take to the ice to promote state's traditional sport

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Opinion

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has been avoiding the question of whether or not he’ll pack the U.S. Supreme Court if he wins the presiden

Biden recuses himself on the court with his reform "commission"

His proposal is another sidestep to help him remain ambiguous and not lose voters on either side of the packing debate.

Sports

Michigan wide receiver Daniel Jackson lunged into the end zone for a fourth-quarter touchdown in the Wolverines' 49-24 victory over the Gophers on Sat

Local

“I personally feel that this is some sort of attack on the international students.” Ratul Biswas, University of Minnesota student from India who h

Business

From left, Reell Precision Manufacturing founder Bob Wahlstedt, VP of Global Human Resources Shari Erdman, founder Lee Johnson and CEO Kyle Smith with

Variety

Mia Lang, 9, prepped for hockey practice in the parking lot at the Bloomington Ice Arena, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Bloomington, MN. ] ELIZABETH

Today's Video

President says he voted for 'guy named Trump'

00:55 US President Donald Trump said he voted "for a guy named Trump" after he cast his ballot in Florida on Saturday in early voting in the presidential elections.