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Sen. Nicole Mitchell takes the stand in burglary trial, testifies she was ‘worried’ for stepmother

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Sen. Nicole Mitchell takes the stand in burglary trial, testifies she was ‘worried’ for stepmother

In nearly five hours of testimony, Mitchell admitted to lying to police on the night of the break-in and sometimes contradicted herself.

Prosecution rests its case in Nicole Mitchell burglary trial

Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s stepmother testifies that break-in left her feeling ‘extremely violated’

Prosecution rests its case in Nicole Mitchell burglary trial

Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s stepmother testifies that break-in left her feeling ‘extremely violated’

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Fight over a Cowles fortune includes claims of sexual abuse and financial exploitation

A complex and lurid legal fight is pitting members of a wealthy family with Minnesota roots against the state’s largest bank and one of its former employees.

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Minneapolis police officer who shot Amir Locke now leads department’s use-of-force training

Activists say the appointment of Mark Hanneman as a police trainer is a betrayal of public trust and proof the city hasn’t learned from its past.

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Union health plan sues Optum Rx for covering costly weight loss drugs including Wegovy

Union trustees allege health plan documents didn’t allow for $4.3 million in drug spending that was cleared by pharmacy benefit manager.

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'I've tried to change': man who killed most of his Rochester family in 1988 to leave prison

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Three local newspapers, citing higher printing costs and other issues, close in southwest Minnesota

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Fight over a Cowles fortune includes claims of sexual abuse and financial exploitation

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Fight over a Cowles fortune includes claims of sexual abuse and financial exploitation

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Will the Minneapolis DFL endorse a democratic socialist for mayor? It could happen Saturday.

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Will the Minneapolis DFL endorse a democratic socialist for mayor? It could happen Saturday.

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Minneapolis police officer who shot Amir Locke now leads department’s use-of-force training

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Minneapolis police officer who shot Amir Locke now leads department’s use-of-force training

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Union health plan sues Optum Rx for covering costly weight loss drugs including Wegovy

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Union health plan sues Optum Rx for covering costly weight loss drugs including Wegovy

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'I've tried to change': man who killed most of his Rochester family in 1988 to leave prison

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'I've tried to change': man who killed most of his Rochester family in 1988 to leave prison

David Brom, who was 16 when he killed his parents and two of his three siblings with an ax, will be released July 29 after a change in state law related to juveniles.

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Three local newspapers, citing higher printing costs and other issues, close in southwest Minnesota

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Three local newspapers, citing higher printing costs and other issues, close in southwest Minnesota

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Sen. Tina Smith: Chest pains led to hospital stay, but doctors have given her a clean bill of health

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Sen. Tina Smith: Chest pains led to hospital stay, but doctors have given her a clean bill of health

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'I've tried to change': man who killed most of his Rochester family in 1988 to leave prison

Greater Minnesota

'I've tried to change': man who killed most of his Rochester family in 1988 to leave prison

David Brom, who was 16 when he killed his parents and two of his three siblings with an ax, will be released July 29 after a change in state law related to juveniles.

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Sen. Nicole Mitchell takes the stand in burglary trial, testifies she was ‘worried’ for stepmother

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Reusse: Legend of LeCaptain crosses state borders, into U football

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New Minnesota law regulates minors’ roles in social media content

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New Minnesota law regulates minors’ roles in social media content

Minors over 14 must be compensated, while anyone younger is prohibited from appearing in monetized content.

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Adult kids still living at home? There’s a psychologist for that.

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New Minnesota law regulates minors’ roles in social media content

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New Minnesota law regulates minors’ roles in social media content

Minors over 14 must be compensated, while anyone younger is prohibited from appearing in monetized content.

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Three local newspapers, citing higher printing costs and other issues, close in southwest Minnesota

The closure marks the end of 140 years of coverage.

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Best — and most expensive — Target Field seats in for $5.25M upgrade

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Minnesota loses manufacturing jobs as Trump’s trade war persists

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U.S. Bank profit rises off fees, suggesting clients are past economic uncertainty

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Best — and most expensive — Target Field seats in for $5.25M upgrade

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Sen. Nicole Mitchell takes the stand in burglary trial, testifies she was ‘worried’ for stepmother

Sen. Nicole Mitchell takes the stand in burglary trial, testifies she was ‘worried’ for stepmother

Nicole Mitchell testifies ‘I regret what happened’ over alleged break-in

Prosecution rests its case in Nicole Mitchell burglary trial

Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s stepmother testifies that break-in left her feeling ‘extremely violated’

Nicole Mitchell testifies ‘I regret what happened’ over alleged break-in

Prosecution rests its case in Nicole Mitchell burglary trial

Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s stepmother testifies that break-in left her feeling ‘extremely violated’

Fight over a Cowles fortune includes claims of sexual abuse and financial exploitation

Fight over a Cowles fortune includes claims of sexual abuse and financial exploitation

Will the Minneapolis DFL endorse a democratic socialist for mayor? It could happen Saturday.

Will the Minneapolis DFL endorse a democratic socialist for mayor? It could happen Saturday.

Minneapolis police officer who shot Amir Locke now leads department’s use-of-force training

Minneapolis police officer who shot Amir Locke now leads department’s use-of-force training

Union health plan sues Optum Rx for covering costly weight loss drugs including Wegovy

Union health plan sues Optum Rx for covering costly weight loss drugs including Wegovy

Best — and most expensive — Target Field seats in for $5.25M upgrade

'I've tried to change': man who killed most of his Rochester family in 1988 to leave prison

Three local newspapers, citing higher printing costs and other issues, close in southwest Minnesota

Sen. Tina Smith: Chest pains led to hospital stay, but doctors have given her a clean bill of health

Congress slashes public media funding in ‘worst-case scenario’ for some Minnesota stations

Fight over a Cowles fortune includes claims of sexual abuse and financial exploitation

Fight over a Cowles fortune includes claims of sexual abuse and financial exploitation

Will the Minneapolis DFL endorse a democratic socialist for mayor? It could happen Saturday.

Will the Minneapolis DFL endorse a democratic socialist for mayor? It could happen Saturday.

Minneapolis police officer who shot Amir Locke now leads department’s use-of-force training

Minneapolis police officer who shot Amir Locke now leads department’s use-of-force training

Union health plan sues Optum Rx for covering costly weight loss drugs including Wegovy

Union health plan sues Optum Rx for covering costly weight loss drugs including Wegovy

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Reusse: Legend of LeCaptain crosses state borders, into U football

15-year-old admits to fatally shooting man on St. Paul streetcorner

Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults

Federal charges filed against two men arrested in massive Minneapolis meth bust

Interior Secretary Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says

Rosemount girls flag football team reaches final 16 at NFL FLAG Championships

Man charged with ‘shooting everywhere’ and killing man outside downtown Minneapolis home

Congress slashes public media funding in ‘worst-case scenario’ for some Minnesota stations

Connie Francis, whose hit songs included 'Who's Sorry Now?' and 'Pretty Little Baby,' dies at 87

A fire at a shopping center in eastern Iraq kills more than 60 people

New Minnesota law regulates minors’ roles in social media content

Adult kids still living at home? There’s a psychologist for that.

Minnesota loses manufacturing jobs as Trump’s trade war persists

'Fear is the tool of a tyrant', fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey tells colleagues

Fox Sports teams up with Barstool Sports, including appearances on ‘Big Noon Kickoff’

U.S. Bank profit rises off fees, suggesting clients are past economic uncertainty

Greater Minnesota

'I've tried to change': man who killed most of his Rochester family in 1988 to leave prison

'I've tried to change': man who killed most of his Rochester family in 1988 to leave prison

Three local newspapers, citing higher printing costs and other issues, close in southwest Minnesota

Three local newspapers, citing higher printing costs and other issues, close in southwest Minnesota

Sen. Tina Smith: Chest pains led to hospital stay, but doctors have given her a clean bill of health

Sen. Tina Smith: Chest pains led to hospital stay, but doctors have given her a clean bill of health

'I've tried to change': man who killed most of his Rochester family in 1988 to leave prison

'I've tried to change': man who killed most of his Rochester family in 1988 to leave prison

Sen. Nicole Mitchell takes the stand in burglary trial, testifies she was ‘worried’ for stepmother

Nicole Mitchell testifies 'I regret what happened' over alleged break-in

How Trump’s education cuts could hurt Minnesota’s most vulnerable students

Minnesota adventurer sails thousands of miles from Grand Marais to Greenland

Opinion

Opinion | Don’t let a rough world discourage you from having kids

Opinion | Don’t let a rough world discourage you from having kids

Readers Write: Minneapolis spending, extreme rain, Epstein files, ICE

Readers Write: Minneapolis spending, extreme rain, Epstein files, ICE

Opinion | The Heart Index: Can we help in the heat, or are we to mind our own business?

Vang: Deporting these Hmong men isn’t justice — it’s a failure of America’s promise

Opinion | Don’t let a rough world discourage you from having kids

Opinion | Don’t let a rough world discourage you from having kids

Opinion | The Heart Index: Can we help in the heat, or are we to mind our own business?

Vang: Deporting these Hmong men isn’t justice — it’s a failure of America’s promise

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Reusse: Legend of LeCaptain crosses state borders, into U football

Douglas: Smoky summer is on track to rival 2023

Opinion | Don’t let a rough world discourage you from having kids

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Reusse: Legend of LeCaptain crosses state borders, into U football