Soldier in St. Cloud woman's smuggling ring admits role in trafficking drugs from El Chapo's cartel
The ringleader has also pleaded guilty. Her father also participated in the enterprise along with other Minnesotans.
New surface parking lots in St. Paul would have to make room for EV chargers under proposed ordinance
The proposal aims to bring St. Paul closer to meeting climate policy targets and projected market demand for electric vehicles.
Former Gov. Jesse Ventura gets into the cannabis business, launching his own line of edibles
"Gov. Jesse 'The Body' Ventura, is in the cannabis game. I can't tell you how truly amazing this feels," Minnesota's former governor announced Wednesday.
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L.A. Times journalists attacked by Minnesota State Patrol reach $1.2M settlement
The Los Angeles Times journalists argued in their lawsuit that their press credentials were clearly visible when troopers attacked them as they covered the aftermath of George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis.
Can Minnesota find a path forward for Uber and Lyft drivers?
As the Minneapolis City Council grapples with the apps' threats to leave, state lawmakers are negotiating a statewide solution to drivers' problems.
Despite success, Duluth mayor wants to review out-of-town tourism partnership
Tourism tax revenue reached a record high at nearly $15 million in 2023.
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Families of men killed by police settle lawsuit against BCA
The families finally received long-sought information about the deaths, but some must still pick up their loved ones' belongings.
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Sports fandom gives Minnesota dads, daughters a chance to bond
As Caitlin Clark helps push women's sports to new heights of popularity, fathers and their daughters in Minnesota are discovering a great way to forge common ground.
Kwik Trip discontinuing beloved bagged milk this spring
The La Crosse, Wis.-based convenience store chain said demand has dropped for the product it has produced for more than 40 years.
Richard Serra, who recast sculpture on a massive scale, dies at 85
Many people in the art world urged Serra to stop making sculpture after a rigger was crushed to death in 1975 when one plate of a piece being installed at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis accidentally came loose.
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St. Paul Saints come under fire for naming 2024 season's pig mascot 'Ozempig'
Commenters have accused the team of body-shaming on social media.
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Two men plead not guilty for alleged role in freezing deaths of Indian family at border
The pair are accused of conspiring to transport undocumented immigrants into the U.S.
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University of Minnesota announces pick for next Duluth chancellor
The U announced Wednesday that it had selected Charles Nies, a higher education administrator in California who has Minnesota ties.
Minnesota outdoors council approves $12 million for invasive carp deterrent
Lessard-Sams council's expenditure will be a late-add to its other recommendations before legislature.
North Memorial's Maple Grove Hospital expansion plans still on hold due to issues in Robbinsdale
The health system must solve the financial challenges at its flagship hospital in Robbinsdale first, even though Maple Grove is operating at overcapacity levels.
A 'serious, sobering report' prompts changes at Shakopee Fire Department
Outside consultants reported problems ranging from a lack of training to ethics violations, with one consultant labeling Shakopee the "worst department" they'd seen in 18 years of consulting.
St. Paul's popular (and still free!) Lowertown Sounds concert series announces 2024 lineup
Organizers of the Mears Park series stuck with regular favorites despite rising challenges, including the New Standards, Flamin' Oh's and Salsa del Soul.
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Meet the couple who put the Irish on St. Paul's Grand Avenue
The owners of Irish on Grand in St. Paul, Maeve O'Mara and Liam O'Neill, preserve capital city's emerald ties.
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Expedition is planned to find wreckage of Wisconsin WWII ace pilot's famous plane
The P-38, nicknamed Marge, crashed without pilot Richard Bong in March 1944.
Gov. Walz reflects on historic legislative session, urges more gun safety measures
His State of the State address also included a pitch for a $989 million bonding bill, a package of construction projects focusing on affordable housing, water infrastructure projects and repairing buildings on college campuses.
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