Opinion: Watch Minnesota’s poet laureate recite a poem for Melissa and Mark Hortman

Mourners visit a growing memorial at the Minnesota State Capitol on June 18 during a candlelight vigil for Melissa and Mark Hortman, who were killed in what officials have called a targeted act of political violence. (Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star …

Letter: President shows no love for Minnesota

For those of you who missed it: When the president of the United States was asked if he planned to phone the governor of Minnesota after two of the governor’s colleagues/friends were assassinated, the president said: “I think the governor of Minnesota …

So Minnesota: Wright County church has tragic connection to sinking of the Titanic

So Minnesota: Wright County church has tragic connection to sinking of the Titanic One Wright County church has a tragic connection to the sinking of the Titanic. Finnish Apostolic Church was built in 1886 in French Lake. Back in 1912, pastor of the church …

Federal funding cut could silence tribal, rural radio stations many in Minnesota consider vital

Most Americans think of PBS’ Big Bird and talk news stations, such as MPR and its national counterpart, National Public Radio, as targets for the cuts. The White House labels NPR and PBS as producers of “woke propaganda,” while House Speaker Mike Johnson, …

New laws in Minnesota target watercraft, motorcycles

FAIRMONT — Two new laws go into effect July 1 as a result of the most recent legislative session, targeting watercraft and motorcycles. The watercraft law will require adult operators to have a valid watercraft operator’s permit. An adult operator is …

9 Minnesota Grocery Staples Facing Potential Shortages

When empty shelves start popping up at grocery stores, it is time to pay a little bit more attention.  Last week, when I was shopping,I saw empty shelves in the area where the popular drink, La Croix, was displayed.  A small sign near it indicated an …

Could political violence have a chilling effect on office seekers in Minnesota?

Officeholders and potential candidates increasingly mention political violence and threats when talking to staff at the Center for American Women and Politics, said Kelly Dittmar, the center’s director of research. While those issues are not new in the U.S …

Column: Moving Beyond Prayers – After Shootings in D.C. and Minnesota, Let’s Take Lessons from Austria and Other ...

When nine students and a teacher were slaughtered at a school in the city of Graz on June 10, the government of Austria announced eight days later that it will likely enact strict gun-safety laws. This movement compares to swift legislative action taken by …

Trump administration sues Minnesota over tuition rates for undocumented students

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