Olson: Trump should end the rudderless Hegseth era at the Pentagon
From Trump’s broken promise on new wars to dwindling readiness, the Minnesotan’s tenure is a debacle.
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: How to safely dispose of medications
You can safely dispose of unneeded or expired medications Saturday. Here's how.
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Behind the millions spent on Minnesota’s political ads, a network of wealthy donors and PACs
Many of the ads now appearing on TV and social media are funded by a web of political committees and major donors whose connections are often difficult to trace....
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Mattresses, tires, even a bus: North Minneapolis battles illegal dumping
Trash has piled up in north Minneapolis more than in any other part of the city.
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Is Minneapolis America’s best bike city? This expert says yes
CityNerd, YouTube’s king of urban planning, shares what makes our city the country’s best for biking — and why his videos inspire people to move here.
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This North Loop restaurant has become the Vikings’ go-to spot. Here’s how it happened.
From rookie dinners to postgame celebrations, Vikings players have formed a special bond with Billy Sushi owner Billy Tserenbat, whose hospitality keeps them coming back....
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Google makes concessions as Hermantown data center nears crucial vote
The proposed 1.66 million-square-foot facility continues to face community opposition as new details emerge about its enormous electricity demands.
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Striking it rich in the Black Hills on South Dakota’s grand gravel cycling trail
Two days and 109 miles on the Mickelson Trail delivered beauty, history and a heck of a challenge.
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Somali police officers urge families to intervene to prevent youth violence
Officers say they want to partner with Somali residents to help prevent kids from getting involved in crime, while they remain concerned about the rhetoric singling them out....
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Why do the Gophers and Hawkeyes play for a statue of a pig?
At stake on Saturday is the Floyd of Rosedale trophy, a trophy based on a bet made by Minnesota governor Floyd B. Olson in the 1930s.