What's a 65-year-old retiree to do with his time? Hike the 2,194-mile Appalachian Trail
Cory Kolodji grew up in Baltimore, it had been his dream to hike the trail that traverses 14 states. But then things got in the way.
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Small Business Saturday highlights triumphs, challenges post-COVID
Dozens of people shopped local to support small businesses in the Twin Cities. Despite progress, inflation and market changes pose new challenges for some employers.
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Minnesota companies once dominated the supercomputer industry. What happened?
Control Data, Univac and Cray Research designed some of the world's fastest computers. But their success didn't last.
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Montessori microschools pop up in Minnesota, with plans for more to serve diverse students
The schools, part of a national network called Wildflower, are hoping to bring more teachers and students of color to the programs.
Man who broke into home, had standoff with Prior Lake police faces more charges
The incident began with a man digging through a gas station dumpster and ended about eight hours later.
Thousands attend Hmong New Year Celebration in St. Paul
The celebration, held at St. Paul RiverCentre, brought a large crowd to celebrate on Saturday, Nov. 26.
Minn. wildlife hospital, one of world's busiest, plans expansion
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has purchased 22 acres in Grant, Minn., for a new $14 million campus.
Brooks: Lake Street mall businesses held on for us. They're hoping we show up for them this season
Stores were gleaming on Black Friday, owners hoping to attract shoppers to their wares.
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Minnesota counties take millions in federal benefits meant for children in foster care
Foster youth and their advocates are pushing to ban the practice — which they say is tantamount to theft.
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State Capitol prepares for fight over marijuana legalization in Minnesota
Minnesota could legalize recreational marijuana as early as next year, DFL House speaker says.
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Family's unplowed prairie to become one of Minnesota's newest refuges
Scientific and Natural Areas are a key tool in the state's fight to save species from extinction.
Social workers to partner with St. Paul firefighters
Ramsey County is deploying 10 social workers across public safety agencies.
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New campaign aims to find diverse bone marrow donors: 'The more lives we can save'
Mikayla Draughon, 14, spent weeks in the hospital as her search continues for a Black bone marrow donor.
2 hurt after man fleeing police crashes into another vehicle in St. Paul
Officers had stopped the pursuit before the crash, police said, and the driver was arrested.
Help wanted: Minnesota seeks new state commissioners
Gov. Tim Walz looks to hire six new state commissioners after recent turnover in his cabinet.
Minnesota Democrats react to Nancy Pelosi's decision to step down from House leadership
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has decided to keep her congressional seat, but will not serve again as the Democratic leader in the next Congress.
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Metro briefs: Minnetonka allows solar energy systems citywide
Plus: Rosemount City Council could have two open seats; St. Paul Union Depot celebrated.
Minnesota briefs: Memorial to honor slain officer Tom Decker, others on 10th anniversary
Plus: U.S. Supreme Court allows Red Wing garbage plans to proceed; northern cities get grants for water projects.
2 killed, 5 injured after crash in west-central Minnesota
Three children were among those hurt.
Police standoff with Prior Lake suspect who broke into home ends
The suspect was in custody, and no one was hurt, according to officials
Holidazzle kicks off
Holidazzle kicked off at Loring Park on Friday night November 25, 2022 in Minneapolis.
Metro cities buying fencing to separate protesters, police
Some 50 agencies have expressed interest. Consortium will ask state Legislature for money.
Minneapolis neighborhood groups consider mergers to cope with diminishing city funds
For decades, a network of neighborhood organizations linked residents to the power of City Hall.
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