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Augsburg president decries ICE detention of a student on private campus

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University officials say agents refused to provide a judicial warrant before taking the student from a private parking lot on campus.

Minneapolis

Minneapolis council considers $46K raise for Frey, may hike their own pay in two years

Agriculture

$12B bailout is ‘Band-Aid,’ not long-term stability for Minnesota farmers

Health Care

Former UnitedHealth CEO McGuire to join health care talks between Fairview, U of M

News & Politics

Debate to offer early look at Minnesota’s GOP race for governor

Twin Cities

Love, lies and the law intersect at Twin Cities trial over STD transmission, defamation

Sports

Souhan: Yes, McCarthy and Aikman have similarities

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Twin Cities Suburbs

Fire that severely damaged Prior Lake mosque and school under investigation

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Music

Guess who's playing Minnesota Yacht Club in 2026? Lineup is coming Tuesday.

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Culture

We asked readers what pieces of Minnesota history they owned. Here’s what they found.

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Winona LaDuke sounds alarm after her family farm was riddled with bullets

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The Becker County sheriff said the investigation into the “rare” drive-by shooting continues.

Greater Minnesota

Indictment means possible life term for man accused of killing co-worker in Wright County workshop

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News & Politics

Snow returns this week, could ‘pack quite the punch’ in western Minnesota

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Duluth

Police: Superior, Wis., officer shot before suspect crashes van into middle school

Greater Minnesota

Two killed in snowy crash in Yellow Medicine County

Duluth

What we know about the Lutsen Resort arson case and the owner charged with setting the fire

Outdoors

Wells for drinking water near possible Minnesota mine tainted with manganese

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Readers Write

Readers Write: Somali Minnesotans, Walz’s response to fraud, Northstar Line

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Sen. Jim Abeler found his spine. House Speaker Lisa Demuth, though ...

Cartoons

Editorial cartoon: Michael Ramirez on misinformation and conspiracy theories

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Commentaries

Edina mayor: Dehumanizing Somali Americans is a ‘moral failure’

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Counterpoint | Strengthening small businesses could fix Minneapolis’ tax problems

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Edina mayor: Dehumanizing Somali Americans is a ‘moral failure’

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What to watch this week: Livestream schedule launches into busy week

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Watch Maple Grove vs. Rogers boys hockey, Wayzata vs. Minnehaha Academy girls basketball and more this week on Strib Varsity.

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Coaches Poll: First class-by-class ranking of the season reveals early favorites

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Coaches Poll: Notable teams plunge in statewide class-by-class rankings

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Music

Guess who's playing Minnesota Yacht Club in 2026? Lineup is coming Tuesday.

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Organizers invited fans to name names for who might be playing the three-day music fest set July 17-19 on St. Paul’s Harriet Island.

Books

Does your book club have problems? Facilitators tackle ‘behavioral issues.’

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Things To Do

Minni Dazzle and 8 other free things to do this week

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Health Care

Resolving dispute, Minnesota Blue Cross strikes in-network deal for St. Luke’s in Duluth

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Eagan-based health insurer did not disclose financial terms of agreement with Wisconsin-based Aspirus Health.

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The strategy behind Dorsey & Whitney’s ambitious growth plans

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Agriculture

$12B bailout is ‘Band-Aid,’ not long-term stability for Minnesota farmers

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