Teacher, nurse, police officer: What traditional middle-class jobs pay in Minnesota
As housing, health care and other costs rise, Minnesotans question what makes a good job, and whether it still pays enough to be comfortable.
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Minnesota weather: Pleasant, sunny and mild Tuesday
Pleasant weather continues across Minnesota Tuesday with plenty of sunshine and temperatures gradually warming from the upper 60s into the mid-70s over the next few days....
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Best Buy makes move ahead of holidays to increase video game sales
The Richfield-based retailer announced an online portal that brings news, product announcements and games together in one place.
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Where they stand: Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth on gun restrictions, school safety
Klobuchar says new gun restrictions are needed after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School. Demuth, who has opposed gun control, is focused on mental health and school security....
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Where they stand: Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya on immigration and ICE
The U.S. Senate candidates differ sharply over the future of federal immigration enforcement, even as both have criticized aspects of Operation Metro Surge....
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Operation Metro Surge could prompt teacher layoffs in St. Paul
The unprecedented midyear layoffs would target teachers who work with English learners, whose numbers shrunk after the surge in immigration enforcement....
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New pizza and gelato for St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood
Picco Pizza + Gelateria is now open. Plus: A new day-into-night Mexican restaurant on Payne, dim sum on the way to Maplewood, and more food news.
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How embracing absurdity leads to innovation
Eight takeaways from thought leaders at the North Star Summit.
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Ken Barlow is forecasting more warm and sunny weather
Good Tuesday morning! We are still early in the week, but so far, we have seen some of the nicest weather in a while. Since this past Saturday, afternoon temperatures have risen to 60 degrees or warmer. Today we will approach the 70-degree mark once again. We can expect more sunn...
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Brown: In Minnesota’s largest House district, rural populism is tested by fire
The Nov. 3 election will say much about rural Minnesotans’ tolerance for deteriorating economic conditions ― and who they hold responsible.
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Why this St. Thomas NFL prospect chose loyalty over NIL riches
Football Across Minnesota: At 354 pounds, James Morrison can do the splits, graduated with a 3.98 GPA in engineering and has drawn interest from all 32 NFL teams....