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Each Friday, our cast of locals who know Minnesota inside and out share the places worth a look, stories worth attention and events worth your time and money.

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Rochester

Two killed in head-on collision on Interstate 90 southwest of Winona

Rochester

Two killed in head-on collision on Interstate 90 southwest of Winona

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Mankato

Flooding at Rapidan Dam changed a river, lives and recreational area

Duluth

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Duluth

‘Ready, set, go’ for residents as crews battle fires in northeastern Minnesota

Rochester

Two killed in head-on collision on Interstate 90 southwest of Winona

Rochester

Two killed in head-on collision on Interstate 90 southwest of Winona

A 70-year-old Appleton, Wis., man and an 83-year-old Pine Island, Minn., man were killed in the crash in Winona County.

Greater Minnesota

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Rochester

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Burcum: ‘Why would we make it harder to get help’ for addiction?

Jill Burcum

Medicaid cuts threaten recent progress against drug overdoses and addiction.

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Jill Burcum

Columnists

Burcum: ‘Why would we make it harder to get help’ for addiction?

Jill Burcum

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Commentaries

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Food & Culture

Culture

Homegrown punk-rock legend gets honorary doctorate and tells Macalester graduates: ‘Go to the chorus’

Culture

Homegrown punk-rock legend gets honorary doctorate and tells Macalester graduates: ‘Go to the chorus’

Bob Mould gave Saturday’s commencement speech at the St. Paul college, 43 years after dropping out of Mac to tour with Hüsker Dü.

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Culture

Homegrown punk-rock legend gets honorary doctorate and tells Macalester graduates: ‘Go to the chorus’

Culture

Homegrown punk-rock legend gets honorary doctorate and tells Macalester graduates: ‘Go to the chorus’

Bob Mould gave Saturday’s commencement speech at the St. Paul college, 43 years after dropping out of Mac to tour with Hüsker Dü.

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Business

Health Care

Could North Memorial close? Hospital issues a warning, a glimpse of what’s at stake.

Health Care

Could North Memorial close? Hospital issues a warning, a glimpse of what’s at stake.

CEO claims Robbinsdale trauma center is “uniquely” vulnerable unless state pursues directed-payment scheme to max out federal support.

Economy

Minnesota pensions embraced investing in private equity, a big risk that’s paid off

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Business

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Ramstad: Donaldson is protected from tariff chaos after expanding globally the right way

Evan Ramstad

Health Care

Could North Memorial close? Hospital issues a warning, a glimpse of what’s at stake.

Health Care

Could North Memorial close? Hospital issues a warning, a glimpse of what’s at stake.

CEO claims Robbinsdale trauma center is “uniquely” vulnerable unless state pursues directed-payment scheme to max out federal support.

Elections

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Homegrown punk-rock legend gets honorary doctorate and tells Macalester graduates: ‘Go to the chorus’

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Travel

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Health Care

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Dakota United adapted softball program sweeps state championships

Israel launches a new military operation in Gaza. Netanyahu tells negotiating team to stay at talks

One person killed in explosion outside fertility clinic; police say act was ‘intentional'

Behind the late-night chats that have shaped Anthony Edwards’ postseason success

Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead, including 18 in Kentucky

Buxton will miss at least a week; Twins plan to call up McCusker

Melisa López Franzen drops out of race for U.S. Senate

Sleepless in St. Louis Park: With more night train traffic, city explores whistle quiet zone

As Twin Cities suburbs grow around it, a tiny city fights to stay the same. It’s getting harder.

Two killed in head-on collision on Interstate 90 southwest of Winona

Minnesota Aurora still wants to go pro, but has the NWSL priced them out?

Trump says he will call Putin, then Zelenskyy, on Monday to push for Ukraine ceasefire

As Minneapolis school district looks for cuts, homeless students and their families fear impact

‘Ready, set, go’ for residents as crews battle fires in northeastern Minnesota

Justice Department deal ends a ban on an aftermarket trigger. Gun control advocates are alarmed

Could North Memorial close? Hospital issues a warning, a glimpse of what’s at stake.

Ramstad: Donaldson is protected from tariff chaos after expanding globally the right way

Biden audio release pressures Democrats who would rather talk about Trump

Souhan: As Timberwolves wait, we wonder: Which opponent do they want?

Minnesota’s best tourist traps and roadside attractions

Four things to watch as Legislature races to pass budget

Four things to watch as Legislature races to pass budget

As Twin Cities suburbs grow around it, a tiny city fights to stay the same. It’s getting harder.

Homegrown punk-rock legend gets honorary doctorate and tells Macalester graduates: ‘Go to the chorus’

Fans crowd Minneapolis bowling alley for All-American Rejects pop-up shows

Buxton will miss at least a week; Twins plan to call up McCusker

Walz calls Trump a ‘tyrant’ who is trampling Americans’ rights and violating the rule of law

Brooks: Will American tourists abroad be welcome, or at least tolerated? I found out.

Brooks: Will American tourists abroad be welcome, or at least tolerated? I found out.

Melisa López Franzen drops out of race for U.S. Senate

Melisa López Franzen drops out of race for U.S. Senate

Analysis: Medved’s Gophers roster has undergone quite a makeover

Analysis: Medved’s Gophers roster has undergone quite a makeover

Delta is rebranding Basic Economy and all of its fare classes. What does it all mean?

Delta is rebranding Basic Economy and all of its fare classes. What does it all mean?

INTRODUCING 'WORTH IT'

Greater Minnesota

Two killed in head-on collision on Interstate 90 southwest of Winona

Two killed in head-on collision on Interstate 90 southwest of Winona

Flooding at Rapidan Dam changed a river, lives and recreational area

Flooding at Rapidan Dam changed a river, lives and recreational area

‘Ready, set, go’ for residents as crews battle fires in northeastern Minnesota

‘Ready, set, go’ for residents as crews battle fires in northeastern Minnesota

Two killed in head-on collision on Interstate 90 southwest of Winona

Two killed in head-on collision on Interstate 90 southwest of Winona

Tolkkinen: Fergus Falls priest who studied with Pope Leo says he has good hearing ‘to hear everyone’

Surrounded by a charred landscape, a small cabin sits unscathed

Minnesota legislators consider $77 million cut to planned Duluth train

Amazon to build new distribution center south of Rochester

Opinion

Burcum: ‘Why would we make it harder to get help’ for addiction?

Burcum: ‘Why would we make it harder to get help’ for addiction?

Opinion: When justice became a hashtag

Opinion: When justice became a hashtag

Readers Write: Nuclear power, climate, public lands, deficits and rural booze

Opinion: Wildfires have been raging in Minnesota. Congress actually has a fix.

Burcum: ‘Why would we make it harder to get help’ for addiction?

Burcum: ‘Why would we make it harder to get help’ for addiction?

Readers Write: Nuclear power, climate, public lands, deficits and rural booze

Opinion: Wildfires have been raging in Minnesota. Congress actually has a fix.

Strib Voices

Burcum: ‘Why would we make it harder to get help’ for addiction?

Opinion: When justice became a hashtag

Opinion: Wildfires have been raging in Minnesota. Congress actually has a fix.

Food & Culture

Homegrown punk-rock legend gets honorary doctorate and tells Macalester graduates: ‘Go to the chorus’

Homegrown punk-rock legend gets honorary doctorate and tells Macalester graduates: ‘Go to the chorus’

Minnesota’s best tourist traps and roadside attractions

Minnesota’s best tourist traps and roadside attractions

7 surprising gems to seek in Doors Open Minneapolis

7 surprising gems to seek in Doors Open Minneapolis

Homegrown punk-rock legend gets honorary doctorate and tells Macalester graduates: ‘Go to the chorus’

Homegrown punk-rock legend gets honorary doctorate and tells Macalester graduates: ‘Go to the chorus’

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