Eleanor Hildebrandt

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Eleanor Hildebrandt is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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Duluth hospital nurses reach tentative contract with Essentia Health, averting strike

The announcement came a day after the union called off strikes at several Twin Cities hospitals after reaching tentative agreements.
July 4, 2025

Woman who led rabbit rescue gets one year of probation in case of 47 dead bunnies

Stephanie Hope Smith, president of the Peacebunny Foundation, was convicted of one misdemeanor but found not guilty of several other charges.
July 3, 2025
A rabbit gets some exercise atop the Peacebunny Island houseboat.

Minneapolis leaders look to head off July 4 'chaos'

Public safety agencies will increase patrols and monitor social media over the holiday weekend celebrations. Recent years have seen unruly crowds in Minneapolis after dark on Independence Day.
July 2, 2025