Drought conditions lessen slightly in Minnesota after recent rain

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"We're still in a major drought," said Kenny Blumenfeld, senior climatologist with the Minnesota State Climatology Office.
Sports

Fleck says Gophers will be 'Triple-A' team without influx of NIL money

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Cecilia Almazan plays with the kids as she picks up her son Marco, 4, left, from daycare at Listos Preschool and Childcare in Rochester.
Business

Child care providers are losing federal aid. Minnesota stepped in, but will it be enough?

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Business

Minnesota's biggest law firm appoints first woman president in its 75-year history

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Kirby Puckett Jr. and his sister Catherine Puckett held one of their favorite photos, taken when their mom (left) remarried in 2013.
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Kirby Puckett Jr. and his sister Catherine Puckett held one of their favorite photos, taken when their mom (left) remarried in 2013.

Kirby and Tonya Puckett's children say their mom taught them resilience, faith and joy

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Tonya Puckett-Miller died at the age of 58 after a 20-month battle with glioblastoma, leaving behind her kids and grandkids.
Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda hands the ball to manager Rocco Baldelli before leaving in the eighth inning on Thursday.
Sports

Twins lose home finale, will be No. 3 seed in AL playoffs

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Oberg Lake near Lutsen, Minn., September 2022.
Local

Where to find the best fall colors this weekend in Minnesota

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FILE - House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., walks to the chamber for procedural votes to advance appropriations bills, at the Capitol in Washington
Politics

McCarthy rejects Senate spending bill while scrambling for a House plan that averts a shutdown

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Plans include two new medical buildings at the site of the Damon Parking Ramp, left, and the Ozmun Building, as well as subway and skyway connections
Local

More details emerge in Mayo's multibillion-dollar Rochester expansion

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