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Major cyberattack hits St. Paul, shuts down many services

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Major cyberattack hits St. Paul, shuts down many services

Gov. Tim Walz has activated a National Guard cyber protection unit in response. City officials said many online systems are down, including online payments.

Empty shelves at grocery stores show food distribution network’s vulnerability to cyber intrusion

Music

New Twin Cities amphitheaters for concerts 'long overdue'

One, in Shakopee, will host up to 19,000 people and is planned to open in 2026. The other will seat 8,000 near downtown Minneapolis in 2027.

Health Care

12 Minnesota hospitals among nation’s best, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report

Nine of the hospitals are in the Twin Cities metro, an “outstanding picture” for residents, analyst says.

Minneapolis

Minneapolis breaks ground on $45 million North Commons Park overhaul

The largest neighborhood park investment in city history will bring a new water park, indoor field house and expanded rec space to north Minneapolis.

Sports

RandBall: Trading Chris Paddack, Randy Dobnak closes book on regrettable deals

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The Twins tried to be creative with deals for the two starting pitchers. Neither one worked out, as Michael Rand writes in today’s 10 things to know.

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UnitedHealthcare dropping some Medicare Advantage plans, impacting 600,000

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News & Politics

Long wait for a Real ID has Minnesota officials saying hold off unless it’s really needed

St. Paul

Ex-wife of Minnesota DOC commissioner pleads guilty to trying to kill disabled son

Retail

Walmart closing Coon Rapids store, the second in north metro to shutter in two years

Music

New Twin Cities amphitheaters for concerts 'long overdue'

Music

New Twin Cities amphitheaters for concerts 'long overdue'

Health Care

12 Minnesota hospitals among nation’s best, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report

Health Care

12 Minnesota hospitals among nation’s best, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report

Minneapolis

Minneapolis breaks ground on $45 million North Commons Park overhaul

Minneapolis

Minneapolis breaks ground on $45 million North Commons Park overhaul

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RandBall: Trading Chris Paddack, Randy Dobnak closes book on regrettable deals

Michael Rand

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RandBall: Trading Chris Paddack, Randy Dobnak closes book on regrettable deals

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Judge in rural Minnesota faces formal complaint, alleging retaliation and misconduct

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Sheriff’s body-cam footage released in northern Minnesota officer-involved killing

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Judge in rural Minnesota faces formal complaint, alleging retaliation and misconduct

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Judge in rural Minnesota faces formal complaint, alleging retaliation and misconduct

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David Brom, who killed four members of his family with an ax in 1988, released from prison

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The two leaders built a working relationship over three recent legislative sessions.

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Commentaries

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Music

New Twin Cities amphitheaters for concerts 'long overdue'

Music

New Twin Cities amphitheaters for concerts 'long overdue'

One, in Shakopee, will host up to 19,000 people and is planned to open in 2026. The other will seat 8,000 near downtown Minneapolis in 2027.

Stage & Arts

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Stage & Arts

Minnesota Fringe Festival has 99 shows — here are 9 not to miss

Recipes

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5 recipes that let you show off your preservation skills

Music

New Twin Cities amphitheaters for concerts 'long overdue'

Music

New Twin Cities amphitheaters for concerts 'long overdue'

One, in Shakopee, will host up to 19,000 people and is planned to open in 2026. The other will seat 8,000 near downtown Minneapolis in 2027.

News & Politics

St. Paul

Charge: Man broke into Minnesota Capitol through door he propped open hours earlier

The charge comes one day after officials said they intend to hire an independent expert to conduct a security assessment of the State Capitol complex.

Minneapolis

Minneapolis breaks ground on $45 million North Commons Park overhaul

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St. Paul

Major cyberattack hits St. Paul, shuts down many services

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Polaris records another loss as outdoor vehicle industry continues to struggle

MN Fortune 500

Polaris records another loss as outdoor vehicle industry continues to struggle

Sales fell 6% as the Medina-based company continues to discount vehicles to get them off lots. At the same time, because of the “global macroeconomic environment,” the company’s costs were up.

Retail

Activists pressure Target to set new goal after missing its cage-free eggs deadline

Retail

Activists pressure Target to set new goal after missing its cage-free eggs deadline

Retail

Walmart closing Coon Rapids store, the second in north metro to shutter in two years

Retail

Walmart closing Coon Rapids store, the second in north metro to shutter in two years

MN Fortune 500

Polaris records another loss as outdoor vehicle industry continues to struggle

MN Fortune 500

Polaris records another loss as outdoor vehicle industry continues to struggle

Sales fell 6% as the Medina-based company continues to discount vehicles to get them off lots. At the same time, because of the “global macroeconomic environment,” the company’s costs were up.

Outdoors

Outdoors

‘I’m going to murder us all’: Isle Royale camper heard threats nearly two days before deaths reported

An emergency call to authorities raises questions about the National Park Service response to two deaths on the Lake Superior island.

This Week In Nature

Chanterelles and other tasty mushrooms are popping up around Minnesota

Environment

Anderson: Stop mowing roadsides and hurting our wildlife

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Outdoors

Slow-biting walleyes mean anglers can keep more on Mille Lacs

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This Democrat wants cognitive standards in Congress. Her colleagues disagree.

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in Minneapolis, MN.

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Culture

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Critics’ picks: The 11 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

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New City of Lakes Art Fair in Minneapolis extends art fair season into fall

Travel

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TSA checkpoint at Minneapolis-St. Paul airport hotel reopens after 5 years

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UnitedHealthcare dropping some Medicare Advantage plans, impacting 600,000

12 Minnesota hospitals among nation’s best, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report

Demonstrators carry cardboard caskets in front of the U.S. Capitol in protest of President Donald Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts package on June 30 in Washington, D.C.

Major cyberattack hits St. Paul, shuts down many services

Major cyberattack hits St. Paul, shuts down many services

Minneapolis affordable housing group hobbled by hackers

Empty shelves at grocery stores show food distribution network’s vulnerability to cyber intrusion

Minneapolis affordable housing group hobbled by hackers

Empty shelves at grocery stores show food distribution network’s vulnerability to cyber intrusion

New Twin Cities amphitheaters for concerts 'long overdue'

New Twin Cities amphitheaters for concerts 'long overdue'

12 Minnesota hospitals among nation’s best, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report

12 Minnesota hospitals among nation’s best, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report

Minneapolis breaks ground on $45 million North Commons Park overhaul

Minneapolis breaks ground on $45 million North Commons Park overhaul

RandBall: Trading Chris Paddack, Randy Dobnak closes book on regrettable deals

RandBall: Trading Chris Paddack, Randy Dobnak closes book on regrettable deals

UnitedHealthcare dropping some Medicare Advantage plans, impacting 600,000

Ramstad: At UnitedHealth HQ, it was humble pie for breakfast

Long wait for a Real ID has Minnesota officials saying hold off unless it’s really needed

Ex-wife of Minnesota DOC commissioner pleads guilty to trying to kill disabled son

Walmart closing Coon Rapids store, the second in north metro to shutter in two years

New Twin Cities amphitheaters for concerts 'long overdue'

New Twin Cities amphitheaters for concerts 'long overdue'

12 Minnesota hospitals among nation’s best, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report

12 Minnesota hospitals among nation’s best, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report

Minneapolis breaks ground on $45 million North Commons Park overhaul

Minneapolis breaks ground on $45 million North Commons Park overhaul

RandBall: Trading Chris Paddack, Randy Dobnak closes book on regrettable deals

RandBall: Trading Chris Paddack, Randy Dobnak closes book on regrettable deals

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Parents want more warnings after a brain-eating amoeba killed their boy on a South Carolina lake

Judge in rural Minnesota faces formal complaint, alleging retaliation and misconduct

Activists pressure Target to set new goal after missing its cage-free eggs deadline

Sheriff’s body-cam footage released in northern Minnesota officer-involved killing

Dallas Mavericks choose former Timberwolves and Lynx CEO as team president

Travel Troubleshooter: Sixt promises to pay for blown tires in Big Bend, but when?

Millionaires multiply across the US, but most find it's not all mansions and champagne

Starmer says UK will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees ceasefire, ends Gaza suffering

Lawyers for Epstein’s former girlfriend say she’s open to interview with Congress, if given immunity

Extend the life of your produce, save some money with 'a jar of summer'

5 recipes that let you show off your preservation skills

RandBall: Trading Chris Paddack, Randy Dobnak closes book on regrettable deals

Union Pacific and Norfolk seek 1st transcontinental railroad through a massive merger

Ecolab continues to lean into AI, with latest product helping restaurants be more efficient

Trump Environmental Protection Agency moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation

TSA checkpoint at Minneapolis-St. Paul airport hotel reopens after 5 years

Review: Two slippery characters illuminate ‘The Art of a Lie’ in dandy novel

Teen on motorcycle dies after striking vehicle on Minnesota highway

US job openings fell to 7.4 million last month as job market continues to cool

Greater Minnesota

Judge in rural Minnesota faces formal complaint, alleging retaliation and misconduct

Judge in rural Minnesota faces formal complaint, alleging retaliation and misconduct

Sheriff’s body-cam footage released in northern Minnesota officer-involved killing

Sheriff’s body-cam footage released in northern Minnesota officer-involved killing

Teen on motorcycle dies after striking vehicle on Minnesota highway

Teen on motorcycle dies after striking vehicle on Minnesota highway

Judge in rural Minnesota faces formal complaint, alleging retaliation and misconduct

Judge in rural Minnesota faces formal complaint, alleging retaliation and misconduct

David Brom, who killed four members of his family with an ax in 1988, released from prison

‘I’m going to murder us all’: Isle Royale camper heard threats nearly two days before deaths reported

Man who fled St. Cloud police and crashed, killing 2 in another car, has died

Halal food shelf opens in Willmar to support growing Muslim community

Opinion

Olson: House Speaker Lisa Demuth on a future without Melissa Hortman

Olson: House Speaker Lisa Demuth on a future without Melissa Hortman

Opinion | Now that we have a real mayoral race in Minneapolis, how about a real debate?

Opinion | Now that we have a real mayoral race in Minneapolis, how about a real debate?

Brown: In Ely, a bustling arts scene salves conflict, unites community

Opinion | As a late-night entertainer, Stephen Colbert abdicated

Olson: House Speaker Lisa Demuth on a future without Melissa Hortman

Olson: House Speaker Lisa Demuth on a future without Melissa Hortman

Brown: In Ely, a bustling arts scene salves conflict, unites community

Opinion | As a late-night entertainer, Stephen Colbert abdicated

Strib Voices

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Olson: House Speaker Lisa Demuth on a future without Melissa Hortman

Opinion | Now that we have a real mayoral race in Minneapolis, how about a real debate?

Sports

Dallas Mavericks choose former Timberwolves and Lynx CEO as team president

Dallas Mavericks choose former Timberwolves and Lynx CEO as team president

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