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USDA canceled nearly all awards under a $300M land‑access program, leaving St. Paul’s LEDC and dozens of local projects scrambling and preparing appeals.
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A late-night rollover near Old Cedar Lake Road left one person dead after the car caught fire. Police say speed may have been a factor and are asking witnesses to call.
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Owamni will reopen inside the Guthrie Theater under a new name, expanding seating and menu options for Minneapolis diners.
New Hope's Arizona Taco Co. is planning a 7,000‑sq‑ft Uptown outpost at Seven Points with rooftop seating and a private bar.
A botched copper-theft attempt in St. Paul caused a power surge that downed lines and burned a minivan; crews say power was mostly restored and no one was hurt.
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Joey Browner, a six-time Pro Bowler and Vikings Ring of Honor safety, has died at 65. The team and fans are remembering his forceful play and leadership.
Politics & Govt in ...
Rep. Angie Craig says she regrets voting for the Laken Riley Act, a reversal that has intensified criticism as ICE enforcement roils Minnesota ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
Jeff Siemon, the Vikings’ four-time Pro Bowler and College Football Hall of Famer, has died at 75. He was a fixture of Minnesota’s 1970s defenses and a Stanford standout.
A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's challenge, leaving Minnesota's in‑state tuition and scholarship rules intact for students who meet state residency criteria.
An 85-year-old homeowner survived a late‑night explosion that destroyed a Wright County house; video shows the wreckage and officials have not yet identified a cause.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Grainger family pledged $75 million to fund an AI-powered logistics hub at Mayo Clinic's downtown Rochester campus, the Grainger Building, slated to open in 2028.
State Rep. Elliott Engen was arrested early Friday in White Bear Lake on suspicion of DWI; a preliminary breath test reportedly read .13 and he was booked into Ramsey County custody.
Ramsey County medical examiners released details to help identify a man pulled from the Mississippi River near Harriet Island; tips requested.
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