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Voyager 1, ‘The Odyssey’ and what we choose to send forward
Maybe the true value of an adventure is not in the journey away but in the reckoning of what matters when you look back....
Free virtual tickets available for MinnPost Social: How well do you know your city’s budget?
Hear from reporters from MinnPost and Sahan on what's new and what's still up for debate with city budgets. The post Fre...
City, county and state pass the buck on responsibility for historic St. Paul bridge
The closed 7th Street Improvement Arches bridge reveals how the palimpsest nature of infrastructure, one thing is built ...
Hospice care has increased in Minnesota, but some nurses are set to strike
Allina Health hospice nurses are demanding better pay and more manageable caseloads as demand for care has grown statewi...
Without Ojakangas, there’s no Chazmo
Plus: Castro indicted in federal court; Mich Golden Light, really?; and more in your news roundup. The post Without Ojak...
Frey wants to cut funding for violence interrupters. But at what cost?
Advocates say interrupter programs are essential as the city aims to curb violence, but assessing their impact is compli...
Alleged shooter in Minneapolis apartment tragedy was investigated for a handgun in June
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said the alleged shooter was not charged after an investigation into the incident...
Minnesota GOP lawmakers grapple with data centers as Republican voters turn against the projects
Tom Emmer has embraced Trump’s push for data centers, but other GOPers are treading softly as they represent communities...
Prioritize the health of renters in upcoming utilities decisions
Gas alternatives, such as electric or induction cooking methods, should be widely accessible to Minnesota renters. The ...
Men suffer from eating disorders too. Help is available in the Twin Cities
Unrealistic fitness expectations pushed by ads and social media are leading men to unhealthy diets and habits with no ea...
Trump’s looks-shaming
Steve Sack's cartoons, like this one on President Donald Trump and looks-shaming, appear on MinnPost each Thursday. The ...
Growing up is realizing the fish was totally right about the Cat in the Hat
Plus: a shooting in Loring Park; vigil for victims of TIbetan floods; gubernatorial candidates on housing; and more in y...
Maple Grove is growing. Is it also turning blue?
An open state Senate seat pits candidates with two starkly different backgrounds in a district long represented by GOP s...
Documenters report: ‘Adventure Park’ coming to Midway shopping area
The St. Paul Planning Commission has approved a site plan for the facility to go in the old Herberger's space. The post ...
Is Ramsey County the most diverse county in Minnesota?
About 42% of the residents who live in the Twin Cities county are people of color. The post Is Ramsey County the most di...
The full lineup for MinnPost Festival 2026 is live!
Announcing the full MinnPost Festival 2026 lineup! The post The full lineup for MinnPost Festival 2026 is live! appeared...
Riverview Farms expansion endangers clean water, public health
Factory farms like those operated by Riverview Farms West River Dairy are designed to pollute waterways because of runof...
What’s a fen? This rare wetland is why southeastern Minnesota can’t endlessly pump groundwater
The rare, grassy wetlands are fed by groundwater and provide habitat for threatened and endangered species. The post Wh...
U.S.-Canada trade war looms as issue in Minnesota midterm elections
But Canada has been careful to level its most lethal attacks on states where Republicans are most vulnerable. The post U...
Trump says mail-in ballots boost Democrats, but some of Minnesota’s reddest counties rely most on remote voting
As Minnesota fights the Trump administration in court, local election officials say mail-in ballots have not been contro...
Coming soon: Mr. Autumn Man
Plus: CoreCivic will pay Appleton $1.26 million a year; school funding increase on the ballot; please stop 20 feet from ...
Frey’s proposed budget looks for cost savings in the wrong places
The proposed defunding of the Partnership Engagement Fund would hurt neighborhood associations that depend on what has b...
Real men don’t bike: How cars became the symbol of American manhood
Inside the Trump administration's campaign to sell a vision of masculinity rooted in speed and strength — and what it me...
Need to go? In Minneapolis, you’ll need to wait.
Money set aside to build more public restrooms has gone unspent as the city has run into problems with procurement. The ...
At Shoreview museum, nature takes turns both lovely and terrifying
Cafesjian Art Trust Museum’s latest exhibition, “Meet Me in the Forest,” evokes the natural world as a place of inspirat...
Rochester’s rapid growth is outpacing its water supply — and surfacing tough questions in a state ‘spoiled’ by abundant water
State officials say a business-as-usual approach to pumping groundwater is unsustainable, forcing the city to consider n...
Caught with a stolen statue? You’re busted.
Plus: Schools with English learners lost 1,700 students; FDA issues safety alert for recalled Medtronic device; and more...
Immigration enforcement is supplying a long‑standing economic market for prisoners
Rural incarceration has long been big business, and immigration detention is reviving that model. The post Immigration e...
Documenters report: Hennepin County warns of “very significant” impacts from federal SNAP cuts
Also: Board responds to recent Open Forum asks to affirm commitment to election security The post Documenters report: He...
What’s driving the financial crisis on Minnesota farms?
American farmers are struggling because they’re paying high input costs and getting low prices for their crops. The post...
A Northfield farmer hopes to add a rare rural voice to the Minnesota Senate’s DFL caucus
Mark Legvold is challenging GOP Sen. Bill Lieske in what a national Democratic fundraising arm calls one of the ‘most co...
Changes to Medicaid are coming. Are users ready?
A new online tool created by Minnesota’s Department of Human Services aims to help Medicaid users and service providers ...
The revolution will not be hybridized
Your daily news roundup starts … NOW. Attorneys for Vance Boelter, who was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences p...
And the blue ribbon for best tap water in Minnesota goes to…
In a totally subjective and definitely not scientific contest, State Fair goers judged the Minnesota community with the ...
Appleton debate needs to recognize sexual assault is common in ICE detention
The rural Minnesota facility will create jobs, but Minnesota needs to come to terms with the costs. The post Appleton de...
Fare compliance is real, but the bigger goal is to change the transit vibe
Using a variety of staffing strategies, Metro Transit is making progress with safety initiatives on light rail trains. T...
Minneapolis Council asks, ‘Hey Detroit, got any ideas?’
With the city’s annual budget process underway, Council looks to other cities for possible tweaks and improvements. The ...
D.C. Memo: Canada goes elbows up in trade war
Hockey sticks have become a totem of the U.S.-Canada trade war, but most will remain unscathed. Plus, Minnesota farmers ...
This American city perfected clean water for beer — now it’s fighting to keep cancer-causing nitrates out of the tap
Farm pollution goes largely unaddressed despite grievous risks. The post This American city perfected clean water for be...
In an action-packed WNBA, can offense win championships?
The competitive landscape of the WNBA is shifting as offenses become more complex and high-powered. Where does that leav...
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