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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · Nov 18

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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 10m

An attorney first flagged that something was off in Aitkin, Winona and Chippewa counties. Now he says Hennepin and Olmsted may have issues, too. https://bit.ly/48YdVAL

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 10m

Dozens of alcohol breath tests conducted by law enforcement in at least three Minnesota counties may have been compromised because of operator error, state officials said.

Faulty breath test may have compromised DWI charges in at least three counties

An attorney first flagged that something was off in Aitkin, Winona and Chippewa counties. Now he says Hennepin and Olmsted may have issues, too.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 3h

A threat to state funding over Minnesota’s policy on transgender athletes in girls high school sports has kept an issue at the forefront that Republicans are using to paint Democrats as extreme.

Amid Trump’s push, Minnesota Democrats walk a fine political line on transgender athletes

A threat to state funding over Minnesota’s policy on transgender athletes in girls high school sports has kept an issue at the forefront that Republicans are using to paint Democrats as extreme.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 4h

Minnesota is ready to take the Trump administration to court if the president sends military forces here like he has to Chicago and other cities.

Walz: Minnesota will take Trump administration to court if it sends troops here

Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison say they will be ready if Trump tries to put troops in Twin Cities.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 6h

"It’s no joke. Two Democratic governors saying they expect to be imprisoned by the president — not for illegal acts but for their defiance of Trump’s authoritarian aims," writes columnist Rochelle Olson.

Olson: If Trump comes for Pritzker, he comes for all of us

"Republicans, we’re begging: Stand up for our governors," Rochelle Olson writes.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 8h

Of all the Minneapolis City Council races on the ballot this year, the battle to represent Uptown in particular stands out as a microcosm of the city’s fractured political scene.

Roper: Uptown-area council race is a microcosm of fractured Minneapolis politics

Lydia Millard is vying to unseat council Vice President Aisha Chughtai in Ward 10.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 9h

A Minneapolis landlord broke state law when he tried to block two democratic socialist candidates from talking to prospective voters in his apartment buildings, an administrative law judge ruled on Wednesday.

Court: Minneapolis landlord broke law when he blocked democratic socialists from door knocking

John Wall, part owner of apartment buildings near the University of Minnesota, was fined for multiple violations.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 10h

Mayor Jacob Frey has a 2-to-1 lead among donors in wealthier neighborhoods and also leads in neighborhoods that tend to turn out to vote in mayoral elections. https://bit.ly/3WuUPL3

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 10h

Minnesota State Sen. Omar Fateh, DeWayne Davis and Jazz Hampton have more support in neighborhoods with more immigrants and less income. Will it translate to votes?

Frey is winning mayoral money race, but his opponents lead in these areas

Fateh, Davis and Hampton have more support in neighborhoods with more immigrants and less income. Will it translate to votes?

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 1d

Crews are fighting a 30-acre wildfire Wednesday night along Minnesota’s North Shore.

Wildfire burns near state park along North Shore

The fire has grown to about 30 acres and is being fought on land and from the air.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 1d

In a new lawsuit, Anoka County accuses state Rep. Zack Stephenson, newly elected House DFL leader from Coon Rapids, of “misusing the legislative process to finance his own pet project” in his district.

Anoka County sues MnDOT over $6.2M for ‘dubious boondoggle’ of a project

The money slated for county projects was diverted to pay for a pedestrian bridge over the Rum River in Anoka, which is part of a plan to add surfing to the dam.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 1d

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that Minnesota is preparing for President Donald Trump to send the National Guard into the Twin Cities as the White House deploys troops into more Democratic-led cities.

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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 1d

Minnesota is No. 1 in places to go No. 2: A restroom inside Bear Head Lake State Park near Ely, Minn., is a national winner.

See the Minnesota park bathroom that won an award for best in the country

The park facilities “raise expectations for public spaces everywhere,” according to Cintas, which gives out the award.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 1d

Temple Israel in Minneapolis, the state’s largest Jewish house of worship, was tagged with antisemitic graffiti, Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday. Islamophobic graffiti was also spotted yesterday in Northeast Minneapolis, Council Member Elliot Payne said.

Temple Israel in Minneapolis tagged with antisemitic graffiti, Mayor Jacob Frey says

One message referred to the attack two years ago on Israel by Hamas terrorists.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 1d

Terry Pettis, once the most promising prospect in Minnesota basketball, is living out his life sentence in a California prison. Mike Tate, his father, never let go of his love for his son, or his city.

After Terry Pettis was convicted of murder, his father, Mike Tate, felt a stronger calling to mentor Minneapolis youth

Terry Pettis, once the most promising prospect in Minnesota basketball, is living out his life sentence in a California prison. Mike Tate, his father, never let go of his love for his son, or his city.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 1d

Minnesota officials and energy industry professionals are warning that the Trump administration’s recent funding cuts to state transmission line projects will likely result in ratepayers picking up the tab.

Minnesota ratepayers likely will feel the consequences of canceled power transmission grants

President Trump’s Energy Department said the two multimillion-dollar grants would lead to more expensive, less reliable energy. But advocates see it leading to higher rates for customers.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 1d

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that Minnesota is preparing for President Donald Trump to send the National Guard into the Twin Cities as the White House deploys troops into more Democratic-led cities.

Walz says Twin Cities must be ready for Trump to send in National Guard

Governors of Democratic-leaning states have emerged as key voices of opposition to the Trump administration.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 1d

Minneapolis police say several more children were wounded than initially reported during the fatal mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. The number of victims rose from 23 to 30.

Police: Casualty total from Annunciation mass shooting rises after new victims accounted for

Along with the two children who were killed, there are now 28 who were injured while in the church sanctuary.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 2d

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he's "surprised" more people aren't standing up and speaking out right now.

Watch the recap from the North Star Summit: Walz, Pritzker discuss National Guard moves into Democratic-led cities www.startribune.com/walz-pritzke...

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 2d

Despite seven mass shootings in Minneapolis this year, the city remains on track to see a reduction in all categories of major crime this year.

Minneapolis crime is falling in 2025, but mass shootings and ongoing issues fuel fear

Most crimes are down, but it doesn’t alleviate concerns for some wary residents amid high-profile violence.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 2d

Watch live at 4 p.m.: Gov. Tim Walz and Gov. JB Pritzker will join Lisa Lerer (The New York Times) at the North Star Summit to debate state and federal leadership in this pivotal moment.

Walz, Pritzker on what they think their states are doing better than Washington

Governors of Democratic-leaning states have emerged as key voices of opposition to the Trump administration.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 2d

Chi-Chi’s is back. The Midwestern Mexican restaurant opened Monday to an onslaught of diners eager for fried ice cream and chimichangas, and curious about whether reality can live up to fond memories.

Chi-Chi’s is back, but is it as good as we remember?

What to expect as you head to St. Louis Park for fried ice cream, chimichangas, margaritas and free chips with salsa.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 2d

Questions about how to best manage booming development and address rising costs are driving election contests this fall across the Twin Cities suburbs.

Debates over development, taxes drive suburban Twin Cities election contests

Voters will cast ballots Nov. 4 for city leadership in several cities, including Bloomington, Lino Lakes, Minnetonka and White Bear Lake.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 2d

The University of Minnesota is slated to sell its historic Eastcliff mansion, which has served as the U’s presidential residence for six decades.

University of Minnesota to sell Eastcliff to U Foundation for $2.2 million

The U considered in 2022 selling the historic mansion that has housed university presidents for decades and, most recently, Gov. Tim Walz.

Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 2d

A group of school board members from more than 40 districts have signed a letter urging Minnesota officials to comply with federal policy that would block transgender students from competing in girls sports.

More school board members urge Minnesota to comply with federal transgender athlete policy

As deadline lingers for policy change, school board members from more than 40 districts have signed a letter saying failure to comply with federal policy will threaten the integrity of their athletic programs.