2016
YEAR IN REVIEW
Biggest news stories made 2016 an unforgettable year in Minnesota
It was a year marked by joy, profound sadness and shock. Lives were changed and new political and cultural landscapes emerged.
From jubilation to tragedy to quiet beauty, these photos told the story of 2016
Star Tribune photographers captured moments that define 2016, from the death of Prince to the wrenching finale to the search for Jacob Wetterling. See and feel the sweep of events, through the lenses of our visual journalists.
Ryder Cup director Jeff Hintz's drive thrilled the state
Jeff Hintz's vision as director made for a 2016 Ryder Cup that won't soon be forgotten.
10 Minnesotans we lost, but whose legacies endure
These 10 people we lost in 2016 left an outsized imprint on our state: A superstar who made dancing irresistible, a former governor whose accomplishments landed him on the cover of Time hoisting a northern pike, advocates for equality and those who delighted in life.
What were the top 10 Twin Cities restaurant dishes of 2016?
Critic Rick Nelson looks back at the year's most impressive fare, one dish at a time.
The most popular Minnesota news stories of 2016
From Prince's death to finding the remains of Jacob Wetterling to the traffic-stop shooting of Philando Castile, 2016 was a year of major news stories in Minnesota. We revisit 15 of the most-read on StarTribune.com over the past year.
Restaurant of the Year: Upton 43 serves up Swedish modern masterpieces
At Upton 43, Erick Harcey updates the flavors of the Old Country with a spin of his own.
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