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Alleged shooter in Minneapolis apartment tragedy was investigated for a handgun in June

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said the alleged shooter was not charged after an investigation into the incident. The post Alleged shooter in Minneapolis apartment tragedy was investigated for...

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Minnesota GOP lawmakers grapple with data centers as Republican voters turn against the projects

Tom Emmer has embraced Trump’s push for data centers, but other GOPers are treading softly as they represent communities the president says will be 'backwards and poor' because of their opposition. Th...

13 hours ago

Prioritize the health of renters in upcoming utilities decisions

Gas alternatives, such as electric or induction cooking methods, should be widely accessible to Minnesota renters. The post Prioritize the health of renters in upcoming utilities decisions appeared f...

14 hours ago

Men suffer from eating disorders too. Help is available in the Twin Cities

Unrealistic fitness expectations pushed by ads and social media are leading men to unhealthy diets and habits with no easy way out. The post Men suffer from eating disorders too. Help is available in ...

20 hours ago

Trump’s looks-shaming

Steve Sack's cartoons, like this one on President Donald Trump and looks-shaming, appear on MinnPost each Thursday. The post Trump’s looks-shaming appeared first on MinnPost....

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Growing up is realizing the fish was totally right about the Cat in the Hat

Plus: a shooting in Loring Park; vigil for victims of TIbetan floods; gubernatorial candidates on housing; and more in your news roundup. The post Growing up is realizing the fish was totally right ab...

20 hours ago

Maple Grove is growing. Is it also turning blue?

An open state Senate seat pits candidates with two starkly different backgrounds in a district long represented by GOP stalwart Warren Limmer. The post Maple Grove is growing. Is it also turning blue?...

20 hours ago

Documenters report: ‘Adventure Park’ coming to Midway shopping area

The St. Paul Planning Commission has approved a site plan for the facility to go in the old Herberger's space. The post Documenters report: ‘Adventure Park’ coming to Midway shopping area appeared fir...

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Is Ramsey County the most diverse county in Minnesota?

About 42% of the residents who live in the Twin Cities county are people of color. The post Is Ramsey County the most diverse county in Minnesota? appeared first on MinnPost....

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The full lineup for MinnPost Festival 2026 is live!

Announcing the full MinnPost Festival 2026 lineup! The post The full lineup for MinnPost Festival 2026 is live! appeared first on MinnPost....

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Riverview Farms expansion endangers clean water, public health

Factory farms like those operated by Riverview Farms West River Dairy are designed to pollute waterways because of runoff from manure stored in leaky cesspools and waste spread across fields. The post...

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What’s a fen? This rare wetland is why southeastern Minnesota can’t endlessly pump groundwater

The rare, grassy wetlands are fed by groundwater and provide habitat for threatened and endangered species. The post What’s a fen? This rare wetland is why southeastern Minnesota can’t endlessly pump...

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U.S.-Canada trade war looms as issue in Minnesota midterm elections

But Canada has been careful to level its most lethal attacks on states where Republicans are most vulnerable. The post U.S.-Canada trade war looms as issue in Minnesota midterm elections appeared firs...

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Trump says mail-in ballots boost Democrats, but some of Minnesota’s reddest counties rely most on remote voting

As Minnesota fights the Trump administration in court, local election officials say mail-in ballots have not been controversial. The post Trump says mail-in ballots boost Democrats, but some of Minnes...

1 day ago

Coming soon: Mr. Autumn Man

Plus: CoreCivic will pay Appleton $1.26 million a year; school funding increase on the ballot; please stop 20 feet from school buses; and more. The post Coming soon: Mr. Autumn Man appeared first on M...

1 day ago

Frey’s proposed budget looks for cost savings in the wrong places

The proposed defunding of the Partnership Engagement Fund would hurt neighborhood associations that depend on what has been a reliable source of city support. The post Frey’s proposed budget looks for...

2 days ago

Real men don’t bike: How cars became the symbol of American manhood

Inside the Trump administration's campaign to sell a vision of masculinity rooted in speed and strength — and what it means for people who walk, bike and ride the bus. The post Real men don’t bike: Ho...

2 days ago

Need to go? In Minneapolis, you’ll need to wait.

Money set aside to build more public restrooms has gone unspent as the city has run into problems with procurement. The post Need to go? In Minneapolis, you’ll need to wait. appeared first on MinnPost...

2 days ago

At Shoreview museum, nature takes turns both lovely and terrifying

Cafesjian Art Trust Museum’s latest exhibition, “Meet Me in the Forest,” evokes the natural world as a place of inspiration, anxiety and healing. The post At Shoreview museum, nature takes turns both ...

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Rochester’s rapid growth is outpacing its water supply — and surfacing tough questions in a state ‘spoiled’ by abundant water

State officials say a business-as-usual approach to pumping groundwater is unsustainable, forcing the city to consider new sources. The post Rochester’s rapid growth is outpacing its water supply — an...

2 days ago

Caught with a stolen statue? You’re busted.

Plus: Schools with English learners lost 1,700 students; FDA issues safety alert for recalled Medtronic device; and more in your news roundup The post Caught with a stolen statue? You’re busted. appea...

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Immigration enforcement is supplying a long‑standing economic market for prisoners

Rural incarceration has long been big business, and immigration detention is reviving that model. The post Immigration enforcement is supplying a long‑standing economic market for prisoners appeared f...

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Documenters report: Hennepin County warns of “very significant” impacts from federal SNAP cuts

Also: Board responds to recent Open Forum asks to affirm commitment to election security The post Documenters report: Hennepin County warns of “very significant” impacts from federal SNAP cuts appeare...

3 days ago

What’s driving the financial crisis on Minnesota farms?

American farmers are struggling because they’re paying high input costs and getting low prices for their crops. The post What’s driving the financial crisis on Minnesota farms? appeared first on MinnP...

3 days ago

A Northfield farmer hopes to add a rare rural voice to the Minnesota Senate’s DFL caucus

Mark Legvold is challenging GOP Sen. Bill Lieske in what a national Democratic fundraising arm calls one of the ‘most consequential’ state-level races in the nation. The post A Northfield farmer hopes...

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Changes to Medicaid are coming. Are users ready?

A new online tool created by Minnesota’s Department of Human Services aims to help Medicaid users and service providers understand the new rules and how to stay covered. The post Changes to Medicaid a...

3 days ago

The revolution will not be hybridized

Your daily news roundup starts … NOW. Attorneys for Vance Boelter, who was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years in federal court last month, filed several motions […] The post The...

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And the blue ribbon for best tap water in Minnesota goes to…

In a totally subjective and definitely not scientific contest, State Fair goers judged the Minnesota community with the best tap water. The post And the blue ribbon for best tap water in Minnesota go...

6 days ago

Appleton debate needs to recognize sexual assault is common in ICE detention

The rural Minnesota facility will create jobs, but Minnesota needs to come to terms with the costs. The post Appleton debate needs to recognize sexual assault is common in ICE detention appeared first...

6 days ago

Fare compliance is real, but the bigger goal is to change the transit vibe

Using a variety of staffing strategies, Metro Transit is making progress with safety initiatives on light rail trains. The post Fare compliance is real, but the bigger goal is to change the transit vi...

6 days ago

Minneapolis Council asks, ‘Hey Detroit, got any ideas?’

With the city’s annual budget process underway, Council looks to other cities for possible tweaks and improvements. The post Minneapolis Council asks, ‘Hey Detroit, got any ideas?’ appeared first on M...

6 days ago

D.C. Memo: Canada goes elbows up in trade war

Hockey sticks have become a totem of the U.S.-Canada trade war, but most will remain unscathed. Plus, Minnesota farmers to be hit again by U.S. trade policy; smuggling across Minnesota-Canada border p...

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This American city perfected clean water for beer — now it’s fighting to keep cancer-causing nitrates out of the tap

Farm pollution goes largely unaddressed despite grievous risks. The post This American city perfected clean water for beer — now it’s fighting to keep cancer-causing nitrates out of the tap appeared f...

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In an action-packed WNBA, can offense win championships?

The competitive landscape of the WNBA is shifting as offenses become more complex and high-powered. Where does that leave defense? The post In an action-packed WNBA, can offense win championships? app...

6 days ago

New foods, who dis?

Plus: one-year anniversary of the Annunciation shooting; new mine plan will drain more wetlands; and more in your news roundup The post New foods, who dis? appeared first on MinnPost....

6 days ago

Do data centers have low rates of permanent job creation compared to other sectors?

Data centers create jobs, but at a cost that puts them behind other industries in overall job creation. The post Do data centers have low rates of permanent job creation compared to other sectors? app...

1 week ago

Medicare for All? Not the German way, please

The German version of public healthcare has created questionable quality of care, long wait times and a two-tier system that favors the wealthy. The post Medicare for All? Not the German way, please a...

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Minnesota cattle producers have a beef with Trump over foreign imports

Ranchers in the state say they feel betrayed about plans to import 300,000 metric tons of beef in an effort to bring down prices before the election. The post Minnesota cattle producers have a beef wi...

1 week ago

AI waste

Steve Sack's cartoons, like this one on artificial intelligence, appear on MinnPost each Thursday. The post AI waste appeared first on MinnPost....

1 week ago

You know this is how Jurassic Park started

Plus: Meta settles lawsuit for $17 billion; Texas judge KOs Minnesota's extradition demand; and more in your news roundup. The post You know this is how Jurassic Park started appeared first on MinnPos...

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Election officials wrestle with uncertainty amid legal battles over Trump mail ballot restrictions

Monday’s Supreme Court ruling has set off a new court scramble to block the mail ballot restrictions for this November’s election. The post Election officials wrestle with uncertainty amid legal battl...

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Minnesota lawmakers need to protect LGBTQ+ youth

A costly legislative misunderstanding of social media risks harming LGBTQ+ youth must be addressed in 2027. The post Minnesota lawmakers need to protect LGBTQ+ youth appeared first on MinnPost....

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Here’s all the ways that data center controversies have transformed the midterm elections

The push for data center projects has united conservative ranching and farming communities with left-leaning environmental advocacy groups. The post Here’s all the ways that data center controversies ...

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It’s one recount, Michael, how much could it cost?

Plus: a trio of stories about the fallout from Operation Metro Surge; how much fraud are we actually talking; and more in your news roundup. The post It’s one recount, Michael, how much could it cost?...

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Democrats don’t agree on how to talk about trans athletes. Just look at Ohio.

Dr. Amy Acton's Trump-like statement in the governor’s race raises questions about how far candidates in battleground states can go before jeopardizing LGBTQ+ support. The post Democrats don’t agree o...

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One Minnesotan’s 1,776 mile road to recovery

Jason Lennox is walking every inch of Minnesota’s border to raise awareness about young people’s mental health needs. The post One Minnesotan’s 1,776 mile road to recovery appeared first on MinnPost....

1 week ago

U of M researchers work to address Alzheimer’s and dementia in rural communities

This story on rural healthcare was originally published in the Daily Yonder. Isolation. Lack of access to care. Transportation issues. All of those things are factors in helping to support […] The pos...

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Thanks to the 65 donors who stepped up for Twin Cities Documenters

That support will help us continue to grow the program and be able to send more neighbors to cover public meetings. The post Thanks to the 65 donors who stepped up for Twin Cities Documenters appeared...

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Minnesota has a $2.3 billion educational asset. Let’s make it work harder for public school students.

Every public school in the state benefits from the fund. In November, voters can ensure modern practices are used to calculate payments. The post Minnesota has a $2.3 billion educational asset. Let’s ...

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Taxes, jobs and housing: Appleton has some other questions about the prison reopening under federal control

The moral quandary over the prison that will detain immigrants swept up by ICE is now also an economic one. The post Taxes, jobs and housing: Appleton has some other questions about the prison reopeni...

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