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Veterans raise money to stop soldier suicides by paddling the Mississippi River
Frank Lachinski and Dave Hardy plan to resume the trip down the Mississippi River on Sept. 7.
Why is the Minnesota State Fair 12 days long?
The Great Minnesota Get-Together outlasts state fairs in neighboring states. Its length hasn't changed since 1975.
Minneapolis animal shelter extends Thursday hours
The shelter will be open until 7:30 p.m. every Thursday starting Aug. 24.
Twin Cities convention centers on track to reach pre-pandemic numbers, officials say
The Minneapolis Convention Center and St. Paul RiverCentre are making a slow but steady recovery, three years after COVID-19 ground their business to a halt.
Going to Minnesota State Fair? Here's how to get there and back
Some of Minnesota's public transit systems are offering express bus services to and from the state fair.
Making the Minnesota State Fair accessible to all
From scooter rentals to accessible restrooms, a guide to all to enjoy the fair.
Minnesota colleges grappling with ethics and potential benefits of ChatGPT
As the fall semester approaches, academics are weighing the pros and cons of the artificial intelligence tool in the classroom.
Olympic champion Lee honored with surprise sculpture in St. Paul park
About 100 people attended the ceremony for Suni Lee, including St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. The sculpture was created by an art teacher at The Blake School.
Animal Humane Society launches its own veterinary technician training program
The Rachael Ray Foundation Career Program trains people to become vet techs at the organization's shelters, at a time when workers are hard to find.
Amid national lifeguard shortage, Minnesota cities strengthen recruitment efforts
Some communities raised wages and offered incentives for candidates. Hennepin County put up nearly $1 million to help cities hire.
Minneapolis' new Bde Maka Ska pavilion to open next month
The boat launch, which is part of the project at the popular Uptown site, reopened Friday.
'Big boom' of July 4th fireworks isn't fun for everyone
Explosions can trigger flashbacks in those who've experienced combat, gun violence or other conflicts.
Food and festival lovers flock to Taste of Minnesota in Mpls.
This year's festival features food vendors, live music and an art market. This is the two-day festival's first year back since 2015 and the first time in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Park Board shortens Stone Arch Bridge closures during July 4th weekend
Community members had raised concerns about what the overnight closures would mean for people attending events downtown.
Metro Transit: Extended light-rail service for Taylor Swift was a success
The agency said it's ready to accommodate more large events in the future.
Two Minneapolis beaches, one pool closed due to elevated bacteria levels
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board shut down Lake Hiawatha Beach, Thomas Beach and Webber Natural Swimming Pool due to E. coli and enterococci.
St. Paul's historic Alexander Ramsey House to reopen to the public
After the COVID closure, monthly tours will relaunch Aug. 5.
Metro Transit's extended light rail service brings thousands of Swifties home
On the first night of The Eras Tour in Minneapolis, the added trains and organized lines withstood the gold rush of commuting fans.
Seeing Taylor Swift this weekend? Here's how to get to the show — and back
A guide for getting to and from downtown Minneapolis.
Minnesota celebrates first official Juneteenth holiday
Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill in February establishing Juneteenth as a holiday for state, county and city workers
Taylor Swift fans left in the dark? Metro Transit may not add trains after sold-out Mpls. shows
Last Green and Blue Line trains leave stadium station about 11:30, but 3 ½-hour concert may go longer.
Ramsey County commissioners may give themselves a raise
A proposed ordinance would raise their salaries 2.25% in 2024.
