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Gov. Tim Walz calls for special session for Legislature Monday
Last month state leaders announced they had reached a budget framework that called for a two-year budget of $66 billion to $67 billion but agreeing on details hasn't been easy.
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Obituary: Col. Thomas Simonet helped lead I-35W bridge collapse response — and umpire vintage baseball
He died of complications related to pancreatic cancer at the home where he grew up. He was 70.
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Three takeaways from chat with Gophers men’s basketball coach Niko Medved
The first-year coach talks roster build, summer workouts and potential games with St. Thomas.
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Dining Diary: Checking out Southern Social and Saffron in Eagan
If you're looking for Indian food or barbecue in the suburb, we can recommend both.
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Crime & Public Safety
St. Paul police name detective, officer, employee of the year
Sgt. Jennifer O'Donnell, Officer Abdirahman Dahir and video specialist Richard Bertholf were honored.
National News
Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the US. Here’s what to know
Citing national security concerns, President Donald Trump has placed travel bans on people from 12...
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Review: Bassoonist Fei Xie shines in Minnesota Orchestra program also featuring Wynton Marsalis pieces
Xie performs one of the most difficult concertos in the bassoon repertoire in a concert...
Politics
Four candidates file for Ward 4 seat on the St. Paul City Council
The winner of the Aug. 12 election will serve through 2028.
Opinion
Stephen L. Carter: The Supreme Court got the Environmental Policy Act case right
There’s an old Hollywood joke where a screenwriter goes to pitch a romantic comedy, and...
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See every detail clearly with these lighted magnifying glasses
Whether you’re reading a newspaper or working on a model train, a pair of magnifying...