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The Dakota will celebrate its 40th anniversary with free block party in Minneapolis

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The Dakota will celebrate its 40th anniversary with free block party in Minneapolis

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Mall of America to get Minnesota’s first Pop Mart store

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Mall of America to get Minnesota’s first Pop Mart store

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Man wielding knife in Walker is charged in attack on police officer who shot him

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Man wielding knife in Walker is charged in attack on police officer who shot him

The 31-year-old from Laporte has an extensive criminal history in Minnesota.

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Minnesota driver admits being high when she caused crash that killed her son, 4, injured other kids

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Four correctional officers injured in attack by inmate, prompting lockdown of Rush City prison

Greater Minnesota

Man wielding knife in Walker is charged in attack on police officer who shot him

Greater Minnesota

Man wielding knife in Walker is charged in attack on police officer who shot him

The 31-year-old from Laporte has an extensive criminal history in Minnesota.

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Counterpoint | Why Target should be pressed about cage-free eggs

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Wild

Wild sign veteran defenseman Jack Johnson to professional tryout contract

Gophers

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Here are Minnesota's most appealing Friday night football atmospheres

Football

Here are Minnesota's most appealing Friday night football atmospheres

Whether driven by the view, the atmosphere or the stadium itself, some places make Friday nights even more special. Star Tribune writer Jim Paulsen lists the state's best places to watch high school football.

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How Minnesota became a national leader in adapted sports for high school students

Adapted Sports

How Minnesota became a national leader in adapted sports for high school students

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For this Minnesota family, legacy at U continues as youngest becomes fourth child to swim for Gophers

Girls Swimming & Diving

For this Minnesota family, legacy at U continues as youngest becomes fourth child to swim for Gophers

Football

Here are Minnesota's most appealing Friday night football atmospheres

Football

Here are Minnesota's most appealing Friday night football atmospheres

Whether driven by the view, the atmosphere or the stadium itself, some places make Friday nights even more special. Star Tribune writer Jim Paulsen lists the state's best places to watch high school football.

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The Dakota will celebrate its 40th anniversary with free block party in Minneapolis

Music

The Dakota will celebrate its 40th anniversary with free block party in Minneapolis

The indoor/outdoor fest will feature 10 artists including the Suburbs and Jamecia Bennett.

Stage & Arts

Arena Dances takes a big leap with its new repertory model

Stage & Arts

Arena Dances takes a big leap with its new repertory model

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Giant trolls and 8 other free things to do this week

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Giant trolls and 8 other free things to do this week

Music

The Dakota will celebrate its 40th anniversary with free block party in Minneapolis

Music

The Dakota will celebrate its 40th anniversary with free block party in Minneapolis

The indoor/outdoor fest will feature 10 artists including the Suburbs and Jamecia Bennett.

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Nation

CDC union condemns vaccine misinformation after shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression

A Georgia man who had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal has been identified as the shooter who opened fire late Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, killing a police officer.

Minneapolis

Identity released of man fatally stabbed in park near downtown Minneapolis

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Mall of America to get Minnesota’s first Pop Mart store

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Mall of America to get Minnesota’s first Pop Mart store

One of the trendiest stores right now, hundreds stood in line when its third Las Vegas location opened last month.

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Trump crackdown on federal worker unions plays out at Minneapolis veterans hospital

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Trump crackdown on federal worker unions plays out at Minneapolis veterans hospital

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Ramstad: The walls of Minnesota’s future houses grow in farmers’ fields

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Retail

Mall of America to get Minnesota’s first Pop Mart store

Retail

Mall of America to get Minnesota’s first Pop Mart store

One of the trendiest stores right now, hundreds stood in line when its third Las Vegas location opened last month.

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They’ve graduated from their tadpole phase and become toadlets looking for drier ground.

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