Local
St. Joseph man gets 14-plus years in prison for killing girlfriend's baby
A medical examiner's autopsy found the baby suffered several skull fractures and bruising.
Local
Sauk Rapids woman accused of selling meth, heroin to informant
The 39-year-old woman faces felony drug charges in Stearns and Benton counties
Curious Minnesota
What does it take to become a police officer in Minnesota?
In light of recent issues with police officer conduct, one reader wanted to know what kind of training law enforcement officers get in the state.
Politics
'You're upside down, Tom': Emmer's flipped head speaks before House panel
"I don't know how to fix that," the Minnesota Republican replied amid giggling during his virtual appearance. Later, he looked at the bright side: "I am not a cat."
Local
Husband of medical assistant killed in Buffalo attack struggles to explain loss to their children
Husband, friend describe vibrant 37-year-old mom who was dedicated to her work as a healer.
Local
Charges: Little Falls man strangled wife, dropped body onto icy river
He said the two argued while in their driveway, according to the charges.
Business
Surge in demand for pleasure boating amid pandemic has Minnesota builders busy
The facility in New York Mills that builds Lund and Crestliner boats has added 114 positions in past 6 months and needs to fill 60 more.
Sports
Reusse: Barry Wohler's journey from three-sport U recruit to prep coach
The athletic standout from Bird Island was recruited by the Gophers, got drafted by the Dodgers and is now the long-time boys' basketball coach at Orono.
St. Cloud
St. Cloud-based Guard unit heading to Kuwait for 'All Night Long' mission
While on its 9-month deployment, the unit will provide aerial support for troop and combat operations.
St. Cloud
Man killed in I-94 wrong-way crash near Albany, Minn. was from Grove City
Alcohol is believed to have been a factor, the State Patrol said.
Local
Cases dropping as vaccination success emerges in Minnesota
Health care systems offer new vaccine slots, which get filled in hours, by senior citizens eager for pandemic protection.
Inspired
A Minnesota family remembers its loved one, creates light for others
A Rice family lights up the lives of others, and theirs, with beautiful sun catchers.
St. Cloud
Charges filed in rolling road rage incident near St. Cloud
The angry 308-pound man put his fist through the driver's side window of the other car and punched a man in the face, the charges read.
Business
Minnesota nonprofits getting creative to crawl out of COVID-19 financial hole
The coronavirus has wreaked havoc for the nonprofit world, from large health systems to small arts and social service agencies and colleges. These organizations must now figure out how to rebuild after vaccines allow public spaces to open and people form new habits.
Local
Minnesota restaurant owner has creative solution for outdoor dining: Fish houses
Verndale restaurant owner gets creative to cope with COVID-19
Wild
St. Cloud State aims to build on pod hockey success
The Huskies men's team went 6-3 in Omaha, moving to No. 6 in the national rankings. The next challenge for coach Brett Larson's squad is a Saturday-Sunday home series against No. 4 Minnesota Duluth.
Local
Experts: Anonymous vote on white supremacist church violated open meeting law
Murdock City Council granted the church a permit without revealing how each council member voted.
Local
Willmar celebrates five-year effort to build healthy community
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN invested $2 million in the project
Local
Perham's problem: Too many jobs, not enough workers
Thriving Perham, Minn., is building amenities to attract more workers.
Local
St. Cloud's east side primed for a makeover
City consider a plan to redevelop area along Mississippi River
Variety
Midwest Traveler: On a summer day trip, St. Cloud's appeal is clear
St. Cloud transforms from drive-through city into day-trip destination.
St. Cloud
Telling the other side of the St. Cloud story
A number of groups and leaders are working to make the city more welcoming.
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