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A hot and sticky weekend lies ahead. Here’s where to chill off.

Where are the fireworks? The new and sticky weather is making it feel more just like the Fourth of July than the primary of June. “The traditional high is 74,” said Michelle Margraf, meteorologist with the Twin Cities office of the...

Hot and sticky weekend ahead for Twin Cities

Where are the fireworks? The recent and sticky weather is making it feel more just like the Fourth of July than the primary of June. “The conventional high is 74,” said Michelle Margraf, meteorologist with the Twin Cities office of the...

Violent customers prompt Goal to remove some LGBTQ merchandise from stores ahead of Pride

Welcome to the Glean, MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news. For The Associated Press, Anne D’Innocenzio writes, “Goal is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an...

‘So many unknowns.’ Minnesota will study PFAS in agricultural pesticides ahead of a near-ban in 2032

The potential for tougher motion on PFAS in pesticides — and other DFL efforts to limit pesticide use — drew fierce opposition from agriculture trade groups who said the regulations would hurt farmers and limit products which are closely...

Minneapolis mayor and city staff oppose rent control. Can supporters move ahead without them?

Rent control supporters holding a banner as staff with the town of Minneapolis urged the town council to not adopt a rent control policy during a committee meeting on Tuesday. MinnPost photo by Kyle Stokes It’s been a year-and-a-half since Minneapolis...

St. Paul to shut Water Street, some city parks ahead of expected flooding

In anticipation of spring flooding on the Mississippi River, St. Paul officials plan to shut Water Street and Lilydale Road on the West Side this week, together with some city parks, facilities and trails. Water Street and Lilydale Road will...

Public meeting scheduled ahead of West St. Paul Council vote on mental health crisis and recovery center

Dakota County officials will hear feedback on a proposed mental health crisis and recovery center in West St. Paul at a community engagement meeting Thursday. The West St. Paul city council will vote on the project on Dec. 12. Some...

Best Buy’s outlook on sales improves ahead of the vacations

NEW YORK — Best Buy’s profit and sales slipped within the third quarter on weakening demand for electronic gadgets, nevertheless it beat expectations and the retailer said a downturn in comparable stores sales this 12 months is not going...

Hennepin County sheriff candidates lay out priorities ahead of election

Hennepin County Sheriff candidates Joseph Banks and Major Dawanna Witt are running to switch current Sheriff David Hutchinson. MinnPost photos by Bill Kelley The race for Hennepin County Sheriff is approaching the finish line as candidates Major Dawanna Witt and Joseph...

Harding/Humboldt’s strong season ends ahead of sections attributable to altercation in regular-season finale

Harding/Humboldt’s impressive football season has come to a disappointing conclusion, well ahead of schedule. The KnightHawks were leading Johnson 35-22 late of their regular-season finale Wednesday afternoon, well on their strategy to one other victory to maneuver to 7-1 on...
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St. Paul prevails in legal fight to raze, replace historic Hamline-Midway Library

Following 16 months of litigation, a Ramsey County district judge has given the town of St. Paul the go-ahead...
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St. Paul-based Securian Financial lays off 58 employees across departments

Securian Financial has notified 58 employees — roughly 2% of its total workforce — that their roles with the corporate are being eliminated in...

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum seeks thirteenth term in rematch with May Lor Xiong in 4th District

Longtime St. Paul Democratic U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum is in search of one other term in Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional District and again faces May...

Believed to have been the oldest working nurse in Minnesota, Joyce Gimmestad retired at 88. She reflects on 7 many years in healthcare

Joyce Gimmestad hoped to succeed in 90 before retiring from being a nurse. Still, she retired on June 22, at 88, attributable to a...

Family of 83-year-old St. Paul man killed in hit-and-run: ‘We’ll forgive you. … Please turn yourself in’

For 30 years, John Bidon took each day runs around Lake Phalen near his St. Paul home. He’d stretch it out to 5 miles...