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May 17, 2026
‘American Idol’ star Chris Tungseth returns to Fergus Falls for homecoming celebration
Thousands of fans gathered Saturday for a parade and concert.
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May 17, 2026
That Memorial Day weekend drive to the cabin could be deadly
A study from the traffic analytics company INRIX found a 70% increase in crash risk for motorists heading from the Twin Cities to Ely.
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May 17, 2026
Here’s what to know about newly released records in the Feeding Our Future fraud case
FBI interviews and investigative records show state education officials privately raised concerns about suspicious meal claims years before...
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May 17, 2026
Douglas: A second wave of thunderstorms arrives Monday night
Douglas: A second wave of thunderstorms arrives Monday night
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May 17, 2026
Burcum: Mental health lifeline becomes collateral damage
Two of Vail’s three metro Clubhouse locations could close as early as June 30 if a fixable state funding-renewal snag isn’t solved soon, col...
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May 17, 2026
Readers Write: Trump’s practices, fraud in Minnesota, the state flag, memorials
The president displays disregard for economic struggles.
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May 17, 2026
Souhan: Report card for Timberwolves President Tim Connelly
Souhan: Grading Tim Connelly, the Minnesota Timberwolves boss, after the team's playoff series loss to the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wemb...
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May 17, 2026
Wild must decide whether breaking up goalie status quo is a net gain
Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt split time in the Wild net this season, but Wallstedt emerged in the playoffs. However, Gustavsson has...
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May 17, 2026
Fire crews battle multiple wildfires across northern Minnesota
Gov. Walz declares emergency and mobilizes National Guard; homes and property were destroyed as dangerous conditions continue from North Sho...
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May 17, 2026
Coming to Cuyuna: A new floating sauna and revamped boutique cabins
Under new ownership, True North Basecamp has been redesigned to appeal to couples.
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May 17, 2026
Analysis: Timberwolves were friends, but often moody, and that’s why they need a traditional point guard
Mike Conley knew how to take care of everyone else on the floor. Thrusting Anthony Edwards into that role was like making a star running bac...
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May 17, 2026
Major Midwestern carbon dioxide pipeline will avoid Minnesota, for now
The original Midwest Carbon Express Pipeline proposal would have extended 150 miles into Minnesota, with an additional 30-mile arm, in a bid...
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May 17, 2026
‘An open secret’: New records reveal officials failed to act on fraud warnings
Newly obtained FBI interviews show regulators raised concerns about Feeding Our Future long before the meals program lost millions to fraud.
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May 17, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in three years? Minnesota colleges offering faster path
Schools review the time and cost it takes for a student to get a degree as Americans question the value of higher education.
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May 17, 2026
How the bipartisan deal at the Capitol could affect your costs
Lower property taxes and car tab fees were included in a bipartisan budget agreement after lawmakers said addressing affordability was a top...
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May 17, 2026
Tolkkinen: Hikes to a high point in western Minnesota open all sorts of views for unlikely friends
A 90-year-old man and his pastor, half his age, hike together. Their friendship overcomes generational and political differences.
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May 17, 2026
Olson: Ethics hearings might not be the best use of Capitol time, resources
Despite a handful of hearings in recent years, it’s been three decades since a sitting legislator was censured, according to the Minnesota L...
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May 17, 2026
‘We’re all melting’: Twin Cities midsize theaters face closure fears
The Jungle Theater’s efforts to sell its building underscore mounting pressures on companies to keep afloat.
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May 17, 2026
Sun Country-Allegiant merger raises stakes for airline competition at MSP
Several industry experts said the merger makes financial sense as fuel prices challenge the business of flying leisure travelers.
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May 17, 2026
Opinion | The professor in my back seat
From Joshua Mills: A Lyft ride, a Bob Dylan song, and the unexpected friendship that taught me to listen.
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May 17, 2026
Reusse: Wild and Wolves ended up in similar spots, but their future outlooks are not the same
The Wild appear to be a team on the rise despite running into the NHL’s best team the Avalanche; the Wolves are on the decline after getting...
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May 17, 2026
Growing wildfire in Crow Wing County forces evacuations in lake country
The Flanders fire has reached at least 1,500 acres, according to county officials.
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May 16, 2026
New at Art-A-Whirl this weekend: A place to get high
The northeast Minneapolis festival featured what is still a rarity years after Minnesota legalized marijuana: A licensed place to imbibe in...
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May 16, 2026
Plane is shot while fighting wildfire in northern Minnesota
The plane was scooping water from a lake when it was shot; the pilot found a bullet hole in the tail after landing.
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May 16, 2026
Former Vikings offensive coordinator Sherman Lewis dies at 83
Lewis spent two seasons as Vikings offensive coordinator under Dennis Green after an eight-year stint with the Packers.
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May 16, 2026
Reusse: Blooston’s decades-long success lands him in Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame
Chance encounters with two famous figures led Dick Blooston to become both a Big Ten champion golfer with the Gophers and a highly successfu...
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May 16, 2026
How Bundle Halal is connecting Minnesota Muslim families to streamlined grocery delivery
Founders Ahmed Ali and Badraddin Abdi are expanding their online grocery delivery service to make halal-certified meats and cooking staples...
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May 16, 2026
Counterpoint | Don't listen to the hate ― Minnesota is a great place to live
"Minnesota ranked 10th on a recent list of best states for business by CNBC," Dane Smith writes. "Not too shabby for a state that Trump and...
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May 16, 2026
Readers Write: The ‘pursuit of happiness,’ Golden Dome, Vail Communities Clubhouses, older generations’ alleged ‘hoarding’
Why did we abandon the pursuit of happiness?
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May 16, 2026
Tolkkinen: Wild and untamed winds remind you of the limits of human control
Winds have spread fire along the North Shore and dangerous air in the northwest. At times exhilarating, they can also bring devastation.
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May 16, 2026
St. Paul Saints ‘ushertainer’ was born to sing, learned to run
Saints fans are used to seeing Seigo Masubuchi crooning karaoke in the fourth inning and running marathons on the concourses at CHS Field.
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May 16, 2026
Douglas: Storms, heavy rain likely Sunday into Tuesday
Two surges of thunderstorms expected
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May 16, 2026
Willmar takes center stage in new play about facing change
New York producers are using theater to coax rural residents into talking to each other.
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May 16, 2026
North Shore wildfire continues to burn; Hwy. 61 remains closed for several miles
A wildfire 3 miles north of Two Harbors has led to evacuations.
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May 16, 2026
Prosecutors agree to probation for Minnesota state trooper who admitted groping colleague
The victim, a use-of-force instructor, said the trooper appeared “really drunk.”
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May 16, 2026
Ramstad: Some local communities can no longer count on state bonding for big projects
The tiny town of Kennedy in northwest Minnesota found a way to get a new water system without relying on state lawmakers to pass a bonding b...
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May 16, 2026
Reusse: Twins look like a better ballclub with Austin Martin as a regular
Austin Martin should play every day after the Twins demoted Matt Wallner to St. Paul on Thursday, and he's earned that opportunity.
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May 16, 2026
Analysis: 10 NFL games I can't wait to watch during the 2026 season
A Super Bowl rematch early. AFC championship and NFC championship rematches late. And Christmas lineup full of fireworks.
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May 16, 2026
Levin: Minnesota should weigh why people think taxes are too high
Sometimes it’s the administration’s priorities. For others, it’s the type of retirement taxes.
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May 16, 2026
Analysis: Wolves lament factors that were within their control following end of their season
Losses to the Spurs and Thunder the past two postseasons leave fans wondering if the Wolves are a distant third to those two in the West.
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May 16, 2026
La Velle E. Neal III
La Velle E. Neal III is a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune who previously covered the Twins for more than 20 years.
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May 16, 2026
Souhan: In the story of the series, Gobert was dominated by good friend Wemby
The Timberwolves lost to the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama in six games in the Western Conference semifinals.
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May 16, 2026
MSP says $263M Terminal 2 expansion still justified even as budget travel strains
The project, which will wrap up next year, comes amid uncertainty over Allegiant’s plans for the market after it bought Sun Country, the mai...
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May 16, 2026
Bites from these northern Minnesota ticks can turn your body against red meat
Health officials have long known the lone star tick, which is not present in Minnesota, can trigger alpha gal syndrome, a rare condition tha...
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May 16, 2026
Yusef Mgeni, who stood tall for Black and vulnerable Minnesotans, dies at 77
Mgeni was born Charles Anderson before changing his name and devoting his life to seeking wisdom to help others.
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May 16, 2026
With dwindling health care options, rural residents wonder what’s next from a new Mayo Clinic CEO
Southern Minnesota communities served by the world-famous medical system are waiting to see whether Mayo expands its rural offerings or cont...
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May 16, 2026
Brown: On tiny Japanese trucks, and the problems with today's car market
Kei trucks, designed for the narrow streets of Japanese cities, have proven popular around the world. But only some Minnesota towns allow th...
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May 16, 2026
Gov. Tim Walz embraces the politics of compromise in final year at the Capitol
In the last days of his last legislative session, the governor shelved the more progressive elements of his agenda and cut deals that zeroed...
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May 16, 2026
Opinion | The power of interfaith connections
Instead of religion introducing division or hate, state Sen. Jim Abeler recently pointed to it as the reason he spoke up for others of anoth...
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May 16, 2026