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.
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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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Opinion | DFL leaders must condemn Hasan Piker’s upcoming appearance in Minneapolis
A need to win votes cannot excuse antisemitism, bigotry or hate.
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Cullen’s hat trick leads Gophers to 5-3 win over No. 3 UND
Freshman Wyatt Cullen scored a hat trick and added an assist as Minnesota defeated No. 3 North Dakota 5-3 on Friday night to complete a two-game sweep of its longtime rival. Cullen scored a power-play goal in the second period before adding two third-period goals to finish with f...
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Watch the replay: ‘Strib Varsity Live With Randy Shaver’ recaps Class 6A action
Champlin Park’s Preston Nelson, Minnetonka’s Caden Gutzmer and Eden Prairie’s Owen Konrad called in after their games on the final night of the Minnesota high school football regular season....