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Underdog Trina Swanson eyes Rep. Pete Stauber’s seat in a race that’s coming into focus 

Underdog Trina Swanson eyes Rep. Pete Stauber’s seat in a race that’s coming into focus 

While Democrats running for the U.S. House have an advantage this year, Stauber has positioned himself well in the Iron ...

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Paging Dr. Acula

Paging Dr. Acula

Healthcare providers back from the dead. Plus: Charges filed in Reign shooting; Happy trails, Potluck Food Hall; and mor...

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Did Lisa Demuth sign a letter in support of Kristi Noem and ICE during Operation Metro Surge? 

Did Lisa Demuth sign a letter in support of Kristi Noem and ICE during Operation Metro Surge? 

Noem led the Department of Homeland Security during last winter's surge but was later fired by President Trump. The post...

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PSEO opens doors, but too many Minnesota students are locked out

PSEO opens doors, but too many Minnesota students are locked out

Countless Minnesota students can succeed with post-secondary opportunities. Many never learn how it can help them. The p...

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‘Medicare for All’ message attracts voters buckling under medical bills

‘Medicare for All’ message attracts voters buckling under medical bills

Voters hit by ballooning private health insurance costs are rallying behind midterm candidates calling for universal cov...

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The news doesn’t stop. Neither does MinnPost

The news doesn’t stop. Neither does MinnPost

Fall. It’s a busy time with lots of things changing. Here at MinnPost, we know that you, our readers, are turning to us ...

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When you swore you parked right here

When you swore you parked right here

Plus: public defender wrongfully accused; AG files another anti-fraud suit; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The...

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Twenty years later, ‘The New Minnesotans’ are still navigating a changing landscape

Twenty years later, ‘The New Minnesotans’ are still navigating a changing landscape

A generation ago, a writer set out to capture the cultural challenges of our state’s newest residents. How do things loo...

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Counterpoint: Transparency matters in data center development

Counterpoint: Transparency matters in data center development

A recent MinnPost Voices piece suggested a proposed Minnesota project met that standard. It did not. The post Counterpoi...

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Twin Cities composers built a publishing business for a new era of digital music

Twin Cities composers built a publishing business for a new era of digital music

Graphite Publishing keeps growing, thanks to a uniquely Minnesota community of new music creators.   The post Twin Citie...

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Trump drops longtime aversion to mail-in voting with GOP trailing in polls

Trump drops longtime aversion to mail-in voting with GOP trailing in polls

The about-face by the president is familiar. Trump encouraged his voters to cast their ballots by mail in 2024 and has r...

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The political ads at night are big and bright

The political ads at night are big and bright

Plus: St. Paul foundry shuts down; hey Siri, who should I vote for; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Th...

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In Minneapolis, a fund to boost affordable housing faces a backslide

In Minneapolis, a fund to boost affordable housing faces a backslide

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund, established in 2003 to provide ‘gap funding’ for development, is on its third straigh...

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One simple solution to St. Paul’s budget woes

One simple solution to St. Paul’s budget woes

Free or nearly-free parking is a nice-to-have in St. Paul, but when the city is in the hole, it’s time to rethink old po...

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A Minnesota rape case that echoes Cornell scandal led to the closing of a legal ‘loophole’

A Minnesota rape case that echoes Cornell scandal led to the closing of a legal ‘loophole’

An outcry over the case prompted the Legislature to close an exclusion in state law that made a distinction as to whethe...

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As the world moves forward, U.S. retreats on climate change

As the world moves forward, U.S. retreats on climate change

There's greater than 90% confidence that the 2026-27 El Niño will become the strongest recorded weather event since 1950...

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The undersized Minnesota Lynx struggled against taller, more physical teams. Finding solutions this offseason won’t be easy.

The undersized Minnesota Lynx struggled against taller, more physical teams. Finding solutions this offseason won’t be easy.

After a stunningly fast first-round playoff loss, it’s clear the Lynx need size and depth to better compete next season....

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In an age of climate disaster, more states offer students a way to show they are ‘climate literate’

In an age of climate disaster, more states offer students a way to show they are ‘climate literate’

An advisory board with representatives from middle and high schools in Minnesota recommended adopting the seal of climat...

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Why I joined MinnPost (and why your support matters)

Why I joined MinnPost (and why your support matters)

Independent journalism depends on readers like you. The post Why I joined MinnPost (and why your support matters) appear...

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Women breaking records, you love to see it

Women breaking records, you love to see it

Twin Cities Marathon record falls. Plus: Minnesotans deported to Somalia; Vikings undefeated; and more in your Minnesota...

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You might need a weatherman to know how this Minnesota Senate district blows

You might need a weatherman to know how this Minnesota Senate district blows

State Sen. (and meteorologist) Rob Kupec and GOP challenger Austin Peterson are squaring off in the race to represent th...

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