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August 29, 2026
Review: Tame Impala loses its good vibes in sold-out Target Center gig
Aussie groove master Kevin Parker let the spectacle take over for his band in their first Minnesota show in seven years.
Star Tribune
August 29, 2026
Wolves really needed to trade Josh Green. Here’s why — and what it means as camp approaches.
The Timberwolves’ latest roster shuffle clears the way for Jonathan Kuminga’s arrival to become official while giving the team more financia...
Star Tribune
August 29, 2026
Carson Wentz has a strong case to be the Vikings’ backup QB, and other lessons from preseason finale
The Vikings rested at least 34 players and those who played may not have helped their cause Friday. The Vikings need to form the initial 53-...
Star Tribune
August 29, 2026
Justin: Michael Che turns First Ave. into comedy club for side-splitting show
The ‘SNL’ star is taping his next Netflix special over four shows at the storied nightclub.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Cracks showing for Minnesota in high school sports participation
Several high school sports are booming, but others are seeing stagnant growth.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Readers Write: Democrats’ left turn, CEO wealth, Target, Trump’s base
Is a leftward turn so bad for the Democrats?
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Live: J.J. McCarthy won’t play as Vikings visit Broncos for preseason finale
Minnesota closes its exhibition schedule at 8 p.m. today, with final roster decisions looming. Follow updates, analysis and observations fro...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Video: Kasson-Mantorville constructs court on turf for outdoor volleyball game
The Kasson-Mantorville girls volleyball team took an innovative approach to their athletic schedule by setting up a professional-grade outdo...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Live: Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins makes his MLB debut with season at a crossroads
The 21-year-old arrives as Minnesota begins a pivotal 15-game stretch against AL Central opponents, starting tonight with the first-place Wh...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
My moments with the king of Norway, who has died
King Harald V was a good and modern king.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Newly-revealed $4.1 million error adds to financial oversight concerns in Minneapolis schools
The state’s third-largest district has asked a consultant to help oversee and strengthen its finance operations after a series of budget err...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Target said sorry for this offensive Halloween costume. Now it needs to finish the apology.
Target's initial response to the controversial Halloween costume controversy fell short of addressing community concerns comprehensively. Th...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Gunfire investigation leads St. Paul police to recover stolen bronze bust of Olympic gymnast Suni Lee
The bronze statue of Suni Lee was stolen over a year ago from Phalen Regional Park.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
How far can you stretch $100 at the Minnesota State Fair?
Create and share your perfect fair itinerary – on a budget – using our state fair calculator.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Essential Minnesota podcast: More than 100 bites. 12 hours. 14,000 steps. Behind the scenes of eating every new food at the Minnesota State Fair.
On this week’s episode of Essential Minnesota, the Star Tribune's taste team takes us behind the scenes of eating more than 100 new fair foo...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Rosemount senior guard Amisha Ramlall decommits from Gophers basketball
The 5-11 guard committed to Gophers women’s hoops as a sophomore in 2024.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
What happens to Amy Klobuchar’s Senate seat if she is elected governor?
Klobuchar could find herself in a position to choose her own successor. But Gov. Tim Walz could also make the pick if Klobuchar were to resi...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
RandBall: Jonathan Kuminga fills a big Timberwolves need. But can they unlock his potential?
The former No. 7 overall draft pick brings youth, athleticism and plenty of questions to a revamped roster built around Anthony Edwards and...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Nearly untouched home by modernist architect hits the market for first time in nearly 50 years
A remarkable 1962 modernist residence in St. Louis Park is entering the real estate market for the first time in nearly five decades. This a...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Couple charged after chaotic crash that killed Cohasset mother of 3
“She was unjustly taken from us way too young and way too soon in this senseless tragedy...” read Janelle Swenson’s obituary.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Minnesota AG gives green light to Sanford Health merger with North Memorial
The attorney general’s blessing is seen as the last regulatory hurdle to a deal in which the South Dakota-based system agrees to maintain Ro...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Minnesota State Fair 2026 attendance tracker
Keep up with the crowds each day of this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together, see if we break any records, and plan your visit accordingly.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Minnesota companies on pace for record year in acquisition deals
Bio-Techne’s $11.3 billion deal to be acquired by Merck highlights a global surge in mega-deals and leads activity in Minnesota.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Anderson: Retiring fisheries boss says fish-finding gadgets will be regulated
Brad Parsons weighs the impact of AI on fishing, makes the case for a four-walleye limit and reflects on his 40 years with the DNR.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
A federal ban on hemp THC takes effect in November. Here are four bills trying to roll it back.
State officials say hemp-derived edibles and beverages will remain available in Minnesota, but the new law could have major implications for...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Top 10 crop artworks at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
This year’s 596 crop art entries set an all-time record, beating the previous mark by 150.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
I want three kids. My wife is one and done. Should I leave her?
Real Talk, our new advice column, takes on tough relationship issues. Framing a decision on family size as non-negotiable is part of the pro...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
These recent grads walked away from sports after high school. Here’s why.
Taylor Voigt, Frank Miller and Alex Kurpis explain why they chose not to compete in college — and what they pursued instead.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
The WNBA is booming and the Lynx are soaring. So are their ticket prices.
Season-ticket invoices obtained by the Star Tribune show sharp increases for 2027. Here’s how some supporters are responding — and what they...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
This undrafted Vikings rookie quickly made an impression. Will it be enough to earn a roster spot?
Safety Jacob Thomas should feature prominently in the Vikings’ preseason finale at Denver, where he’ll get one final opportunity to make his...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
The Twins no longer have a margin for error. Now their season comes down to this stretch.
The Twins are four games out of a playoff spot and 6½ behind the first-place White Sox. With 28 games left and 15 straight against AL Centra...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Minnesota politicians take their campaigns to the ‘ultimate town hall’
Amy Klobuchar, Lisa Demuth and Peggy Flanagan grew up attending the Minnesota State Fair. They returned Thursday as they campaign for statew...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Cheers & Jeers: State Fair politicians, Jensen’s strange ‘herpes’ comment, DFL infighting
This week's roundup from columnist Rochelle Olson also covers Hennepin County Attorney candidate Cedrick Frazier's bad-faith attempts to tie...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Reusse: This Minnesota dynasty has waited seven years. Is it finally time for title No. 10?
Brady Starkey has won 690 matches and nine national championships while building Concordia-St. Paul into a Division II volleyball powerhouse...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Opinion | Minnesotans are slowly winning the right to repair. But there’s more for legislators to do.
"Minnesota is a DIY state. When a truck breaks down in the snow, Minnesotans roll up their sleeves and do whatever they can to get it workin...
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
We tried and ranked more than 100 new foods at the fair
From Hmong corn dogs and savory pickle pie to ube and cheesecake everything, this year’s new crop of foods leans sweet, fried and global.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Bream: Here’s why Bonnie Raitt was so joyful at the Minnesota State Fair
In front of 12,011 fans, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was emotional and expressive on slide guitar.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
He’s one of the youngest coaches in MSHSL history and has big hopes for Roseville
In his coaching debut, 20-year-old Joseph Vigil guides Roseville’s boys soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Spring Lake Park.
Star Tribune
August 28, 2026
Justin: Tom Segura’s Acme shows offer rare treat of a top comic starting from scratch
New material from the popular Netflix comic already sounds polished.
Star Tribune
August 27, 2026
Readers Write: Pollinator die-off, Minneapolis property taxes, Jake Lang
Current pesticide regulations aren’t stopping mass death of bees and other pollinators we need.
Star Tribune
August 27, 2026
Twins call up top prospect Walker Jenkins for weekend series against the White Sox
With center fielder Byron Buxton injured, the 21-year-old Jenkins was promoted from the Class AAA Saints amid an August hot streak at the pl...
Star Tribune
August 27, 2026
Video: Three-time state champion Chloe Alley begins final title chase
The back-to-back state singles champion is looking for a third title in her final season at Minnehaha Academy.
Star Tribune
August 27, 2026
Events and news from the 2025 Minnesota State Fair
Information about the 2025 Minnesota State fair, including information about the state fairgrounds, tickets, admission, schedules and grands...
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August 27, 2026
Opinion | My daughter and I read a classic novel together this summer. It didn’t go as planned.
"I wish I could say that we gradually came to understand why this book is so beloved, but the final 200 pages involved painful negotiations...
Star Tribune
August 27, 2026
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States
President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as ''Lake America'' in the United States as he exacerbates his...
Star Tribune
August 27, 2026
Opinion | Minneapolis can’t afford an 11.3% property tax levy hike
Minneapolis faces significant fiscal pressure as city leadership proposes an 11.3% property tax increase. Critics argue the municipality sho...
Star Tribune
August 27, 2026
Girls swimming and diving: Here are the athletes and meets that will shape the 2026 season
From True Team and the Maroon and Gold Invite to Minnesota’s fastest returning swimmers, here are the names, dates and races that could shap...
Star Tribune
August 27, 2026
RandBall: Quinn Hughes could cost the Wild big — and tighten their window to win a Stanley Cup
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is reportedly nearing an extension that could finally set the market for Hughes after two months of...
Star Tribune
August 27, 2026
Memory chip shortage drives up computer prices at Best Buy, other retailers
Richfield-based Best Buy’s sales growth this summer was primarily due to the higher prices on computers. Now PC makers must compete with AI...
Star Tribune
August 27, 2026