Opinion | The case for Michele Tafoya
In a political arena increasingly dominated by left- and right-wing extremists, Tafoya stands out as a moderate.
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Ken Barlow says today will be much more like October!
Good Monday morning! Rain is finally falling across much of Southern MN this morning. The rain is of the showery type and not steady. Steadier rain is on the way this afternoon. The roads are wet this morning, but the rain hasn’t been heavy enough to cause any puddles. This after...
schools
Yuen: What if everything we knew about teaching kids were wrong?
She helped transform how schools teach reading. Now, Emily Hanford is challenging the way we teach just about everything.
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Minnesota weather: Wet, cloudy and cool Monday
A wet, chilly Monday is ahead across Minnesota as scattered morning showers give way to steadier afternoon rain, with temperatures mostly in the 40s.
government
Thousands of observers are expected to descend on polling places to monitor the vote on Election Day
Democrats and outside watchdogs are planning a massive presence at the polls on Election Day driven by concerns that President Donald Trump will further leverage the vast resources of the federal government to interfere with a midterm that could hobble his final two years in offi...
Local
Twin Cities suburbs took down Flock cameras. Counties are putting them up.
County sheriffs are adding more license plate readers, creating friction over how the technology is used across jurisdictions.
business
One of Minneapolis’ hottest sushi tickets is putting down roots
After years of sold-out pop-ups, Sushi by Baaska is ready to open a Mill District restaurant with omakase, wagyu and enthusiasm.
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What are the Lynx worth? The answer is more complicated than you might think.
The Lynx have an estimated $355 million valuation, but experts say shared ownership with the Timberwolves and limited financial transparency complicate things....
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Climate change nearly tripled size of Boundary Waters wildfires, study suggests
Researchers estimate that global warming intensified July’s fires, producing enough additional smoke pollution to contribute to nearly 500 premature deaths....
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The Quinn Hughes effect: How the superstar from Vancouver is transforming the Wild
Since arriving in a blockbuster trade last December, Hughes has elevated the Wild’s offense, revitalized their power play and helped establish Minnesota as a Stanley Cup contender....
government
Netanyahu’s legacy is on the line as Israelis vote in the first elections since the Oct. 7 attack
JERUSALEM (AP) — When Hamas-led militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 , it looked like Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s days in office were numbered. With the country overwhelmed by grief and anger after the deadliest security breakdown in its history, his resignation see...
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A year after Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ rural Minnesota is still tallying the cost
Ahead of the midterm elections, small towns are still sizing up the effects of Republican tax cuts along with trims to Medicaid and food assistance.