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Full schedule for Minnesota Star Tribune's stage at 2024 State Fair
The Minnesota Star Tribune's booth will feature a wide variety of entertainment, from reporter talks to trivia and even Duck, Duck, Gray Duck competitions.
How the Minnesota Council of Churches is bridging divides this election year
A new election series, Respectful Conversations, is helping communities better love their neighbor amid increasing political partisanship.
For these vendors, the Minnesota State Fair isn't just business, it's a family reunion
Many of the State Fair attractions and food stands have been run by families for generations and the annual event is a get-together for them, too.
Live updates: 'Coach Walz' takes the DNC stage with the pep talk of his lifetime
We're tracking all things Minnesota on the third night of the Democratic National Convention. Sen. Amy Klobuchar will also deliver a speech.
Minneapolis' Open Streets returns Saturday, the first festival without longtime organizer
Open Streets Lyndale kicks off this weekend with new community partnerships. Two more events are scheduled for September.
The pandemic is over, but Minnesota school nurses are still under pressure
Pandemic relief funding that helped with staffing is ending. Meanwhile, students' needs are still rising, especially in dealing with more mental health issues.
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar defeats Don Samuels by wide margin in DFL primary election rematch
Omar narrowly defeated Samuels two years ago. She beat him by a much larger margin Tuesday night.
'Freedom' vs. 'God Bless the U.S.A': What's behind the music at Trump and Harris rallies?
Rally music
Vice President Kamala Harris, Gov. Tim Walz hold rally in battleground western Wisconsin
Sen. JD Vance, running mate to former President Donald Trump, appeared at an event in Eau Claire to counter the Democrats.
From the window to the Walz: Best X reactions to Harris selecting Minnesota governor as running mate
We're reaching levels of local angle rarely seen before. Here's what Minnesotans have to say in support of Gov. Tim Walz this morning.
Here's what you need to know about accessibility at the Minnesota State Fair
This year's get-together includes a wide range of services for attendees with limited mobility, visual or hearing impairments or sensory-processing challenges.
Should the Master Gardener program at the U remove 'master' from its name?
Two Ramsey County commissioners say it's time to change the name of the University of Minnesota Extension program because the word "master" has painful ties to slavery. But the effort lacks consensus.
Minneapolis police see 44 arrests in first two days of Operation Safe Summer
This year's collaboration between local, state and federal law enforcement is in full swing. The effort focuses on the sources and hot spots of violent crime in Minneapolis.
Donald Trump, JD Vance go after Harris for capacity crowd at first joint rally in Minnesota
More than 8,000 supporters packed the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center; hundreds more didn't get in.
Body of missing Minnesota hiker recovered in Beartooth Mountains of Montana
Rogers High School graduate Dylan Honnoll had just finished his sophomore year at Montana State University.
Blaine parents react to 'shockingly wicked' abuse case involving three infants at day care center
Rep. Nolan West, R-Blaine, joined other parents in calling for accountability and stronger oversight of Minnesota day care centers.
Anoka-Hennepin school board mulls rewrite of gender-inclusion policy to boost parents' rights
The district's discussion about updating its guidance comes amid debate nationwide over how to craft policies that create safe environments for LGBTQ students.
Anoka-Hennepin school board stalls again over ethnic studies in history curriculum
The politically divided board, which overcame an impasse to approve a budget in June, also recently failed to approve new physics curriculum.
Minneapolis makes bid for Sundance Film Festival
The city has submitted a proposal, entering the second stage of consideration.
July 4th disturbances result in 30 Dinkytown arrests, 5 citations
Young adults aimed fireworks and rockets at police, civilians and their vehicles. Unlike previous years, no one was seriously injured.
Crystal police prepare for more juvenile 'takeovers' at Becker Park
Police were said to be on high alert for such gatherings this weekend.
Independence Day celebrations get off to a wet and dreary start
A late round of additional thunderstorms are likely to scuttle fireworks displays. The Minneapolis riverfront display is on, the Park Board says.
Fatal shooting at Lakeville Amazon warehouse was over a missing flashlight
Murder charge filed Tuesday after death of Ahmed Ibrahim Cariif.
Many Minnesota laws went into effect Monday. Here's what you need to know.
From a 50-cent delivery fee to restrictions on deepfakes, some policies and funding increases passed by the Legislature are now in effect.
Rising waters a threat to summer fun in Twin Cities metro
Swollen rivers in the area are likely to crest in the coming days, and rising waters have put the kibosh on some summer recreational opportunities.
Minneapolis puts a Parisian twist on downtown events for gymnastics fans
During the 2024 Olympic Trials, Nicollet Mall will become Promenade du Nord street market and a nearby Flip Zone fan fest will feature a parkour course and other activities.
Black golfer once denied access to Theodore Wirth Park's golf clubhouse now has his name on the building
Friends and family gathered Thursday to celebrate Eddie Manderville, a golf legend and champion of racial equity whose name is now on the Theodore Wirth Park chalet in Minneapolis.
Half of Minnesota's school districts have no school nurse
A new Minnesota Department of Health survey reveals "concerning" findings for school nurse staffing across the state. Students in small and low-income districts are most likely to lack access to a nurse.
