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August 27, 2026
Jimmy Jam’s memories of the Minnesota State Fair: Radio, rides and music
“So much of my musical education came from the fair,” says the legendary producer who’s helping bring A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound...
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August 27, 2026
Fitzgerald, Duluth aquarium’s beloved and gentle giant of an octopus, dies
“Fitzgerald will always be remembered as the remarkable nine-armed octopus who inspired thousands,” the Great Lakes Aquarium announced.
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August 27, 2026
A candidate’s guide to the Minnesota State Fair
Plus: Demuth’s dance on affordability
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August 27, 2026
Live: Minnesota State Fair kicks off with pickle-packed new foods
The gates are open. Follow the Star Tribune as the Taste team tries all the new foods on the first day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together....
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August 27, 2026
Mike Lindell’s memoir foreshadowed his failed run for Minnesota governor
Mike Lindell's autobiography revealed patterns of ambitious entrepreneurial ventures and high-stakes risk-taking that ultimately reflected h...
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August 27, 2026
Ice-cream beer maker Pryes has more MN State Fair surprises on tap in 2026
After scoring big with its soft-serve cones last year, the Minneapolis brewery has 10 new drinks on tap and lots more in 2026.
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August 27, 2026
Metro governments across the Twin Cities mull sizeable property tax hikes
Rising costs and state and federal cost shifts are pushing some local governments toward steep levy increases — and service cuts.
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August 27, 2026
How not to be a jerk at the Minnesota State Fair
This week’s Minnesota Manners: Yes, it has barns, but there’s no need to act like you were raised in one. Here’s our best fair etiquette adv...
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August 27, 2026
Minnesota girls swimmers focus on starts, turns and underwater technique
Coaches and swimmers explain how small gains in breath control and body position separate state qualifiers from the rest of the field.
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August 27, 2026
Joe Ryan aces first test after injury, moves closer to rejoining Twins rotation: ‘A much better spot’
The All-Star righthander threw 26 pitches in simulated live at-bats Wednesday, and no balls were put in play as he generated eight whiffs.
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August 27, 2026
Vikings see something more in receiver Tai Felton. Can he turn flashes into consistency?
From one-handed grabs to contested catches, the 2025 third-round pick is showing what a year of experience and added confidence can do.
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August 27, 2026
Scoggins: St. Thomas jumped to Division I amid unprecedented change. Can it turn chaos into opportunity?
The college sports world the Tommies signed up for no longer exists, but athletic director Phil Esten believes they’re well-positioned to na...
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August 27, 2026
Olson: One year after Annunciation, Minnesota must find middle ground on guns
One year following the Annunciation school tragedy, Minnesota faces critical decisions regarding firearm legislation. The state must navigat...
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August 27, 2026
Reusse: Twins and Vikings aren’t bringing much joy. But Minnesota sports happiness is out there.
For a splendid sports weekend in the Twin Cities, look no further than a MiniMet double cheeseburger and a Loons goal-fest.
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August 27, 2026
Thursday forecast: State Fair weather looks pretty good
Pleasant weather sticks around through Friday. Warmer, humid air brings a chance of thunderstorms this weekend, but no all-day washouts.
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August 27, 2026
Opinion | What I lost when my childhood church became a crime scene
A personal reflection on trauma and sacred spaces, this article explores how violence shatters the sanctity of cherished childhood memories....
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August 27, 2026
Strib Varsity provides free access to Minnesota high school scores, statistics, rosters and more
Strib Varsity is a comprehensive digital platform dedicated to Minnesota high school athletics, offering complete transparency through free...
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August 27, 2026
Twins make no decision yet on injured Byron Buxton as they head home after loss to Athletics
The A’s rallied to a 7-4 victory on Wednesday as the Twins played without Buxton. Top prospect Walker Jenkins waits in the wings.
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August 27, 2026
The Minnesota communities rethinking their use of Flock cameras
Flock cameras have been stolen or vandalized in several cities across Minnesota. Duluth and other jurisdictions are dropping the technology.
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August 27, 2026
St. Cloud and Central Minnesota News
The latest and breaking Saint Cloud, MN news and central Minnesota news, including St. Cloud, Moorhead and Willmar. Coverage of business, lo...
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August 27, 2026
The latest: Last chance to buy $17 State Fair tickets is tonight
Follow the Star Tribune as the Taste team tries all the new foods on the first day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Plus, check concert...
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August 26, 2026
Timberwolves reportedly fill power forward spot by adding Jonathan Kuminga on two-year, $12 million deal
The No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 draft gives the Wolves a needed option at power forward after the departures of Julius Randle and Naz Rei...
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August 26, 2026
Readers Write: Canada trade, the economy, Target boycott, darkness, State Fair food costs
We need a spreadsheet to keep track of all the countries on Trump’s “bad guy” list.
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August 26, 2026
St. Paul to remove its two city-owned Flock cameras
After the City Council passed a resolution to end Flock Safety’s contract, Mayor Kaohly Her and Police Chief Axel Henry announced the remova...
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August 26, 2026
You can get the Strib Varsity sports card you totally deserve. Here’s how.
Every Minnesotan deserves a Strib Varsity sports card. Come get your custom card made at the State Fair.
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August 26, 2026
St. Paul’s Lake Monster Brewing to close, but will reopen soon with new owners
The brewery’s taproom will close this weekend after an 11-year run, but some unnamed proprietors are taking over.
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August 26, 2026
Judge rules ICE agent arrested for shooting in Minneapolis can be released from Texas jail
Christian Castro has been held for 90 days. He was arrested for allegedly shooting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during Operation Metro Surge, lyin...
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August 26, 2026
In landmark settlement, Meta agrees to curtail teen social media use in Minnesota
Minnesota will get at least $214 million from a settlement that is worth a minimum of $12.2 billion. The social media giant that owns Instag...
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August 26, 2026
Taylor Schlitz: Target’s offensive Halloween costume is exactly what DEI was supposed to prevent
"How does something that so many Black people could recognize almost instantly move through the layers of a major American corporation witho...
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August 26, 2026
Live: Vikings scrimmaging before preseason finale. Who can make a case for a roster spot?
With Sunday’s 53-man roster deadline looming, several position battles remain unsettled as players take the field for training camp today. F...
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August 26, 2026
CHS to build one of America’s first phosphate fertilizer plants in decades amid global disruptions
A CHS executive said the new facility will reduce the need to import this fertilizer by at least 48%.
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August 26, 2026
Opinion | Godspeed to Dolly Parton, a ‘kin’ I never met but always knew
"I guess, like many, I’d just assumed she’d live forever," Derric Pennington writes.
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August 26, 2026
RandBall: Gophers volleyball overcame injuries to reach the Sweet 16. Now they’re aiming higher.
A tougher nonconference schedule and a healthier roster have head coach Keegan Cook aiming high this year.
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August 26, 2026
ICE is still arresting people in Minnesota — but the tactics have changed
Since Operation Metro Surge ended, most ICE detainments focused on people released from jails and prisons.
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August 26, 2026
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights from Aug. 27-Sept. 2 include Bonnie Raitt, Wu-Tang Clan, Tame Impala, Alabama Shakes, Santana and Dave Matthews.
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August 26, 2026
Local Minneapolis news
Mpls news from the Minnesota Star Tribune, including crime, Minneapolis schools, government, housing and local neighborhoods.
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August 26, 2026
Boston Scientific hit by a cyberattack, with global operations affected
The medical device maker said it had activated incident-response procedures, working with third-party cybersecurity specialists to investiga...
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August 26, 2026
Ramstad: Trump could address problems driving up interest rates, but he won’t
Interest rates on government bonds drive mortgage costs and consumer borrowing overall, but the Trump administration seems more concerned wi...
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August 26, 2026
ICE officer charged with shooting in Minnesota could be released from Texas jail
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting and wounding a man during the crackdown in Minneapolis then lying about...
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August 26, 2026
Minnesota girls cross-country 2026 season preview, rankings, analysis
IceColdXC delivers a class-by-class breakdown for the 2026 Minnesota girls cross-country season, which begins this week.
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August 26, 2026
The 9 best things to do this week
Our critics’ picks for music, theater, art and more.
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August 26, 2026
General Mills removes artificial colors from all its U.S. cereals
The company is striving to remove the colors from all products sold in the U.S. by the end of 2027.
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August 26, 2026
Keith Carter’s path to the Vikings changed him. Kevin O’Connell is betting on the coach he is now.
A motorcycle crash ended the Vikings’ new offensive line coach’s playing career. Criticism forced him to rethink his demanding style. Now he...
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August 26, 2026
‘Don’t throw feces’ and other advice if you go to Michael Che’s Netflix taping
Comedians and directors offer tips for those who will be going to First Avenue to see the ‘SNL’ star.
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August 26, 2026
Back to school before Labor Day? Why some Minnesota start dates look different this year
A temporary change in state law lets districts begin as early as Sept. 1, though many schools are waiting until after the holiday.
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August 26, 2026
Tax evasion charges dropped after Walser agrees to pay $490K
Walser Automotive Group, Minnesota's prominent vehicle dealership chain, resolved legal proceedings related to an intricate tax avoidance op...
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August 26, 2026
Annunciation 8th graders had to grow up together fast. Now, high school begins.
Nearly half of last year’s eighth-grade class is enrolling at Academy of Holy Angels, carrying deep bonds into freshman year.
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August 26, 2026
Video: Moorhead tight end Drew Kessel explains why he picked Bison over Big Ten offers
Moorhead senior Drew Kessel explains why he chose NDSU over ten other Division I college football offers, including ones from Minnesota, Mic...
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August 26, 2026
Brighten your State Fair morning with these 10 breakfast stands
Rise and shine with blueberry pancakes, whipped honey lattes spiked with cayenne and breakfast sandwiches served with a hearty dose of neigh...
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August 26, 2026