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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ series by Matt Dinniman
A Minneapolis bookseller recommends Matt Dinniman's bestselling "Dungeon Crawler Carl" series for readers looking to dive into an immersive summer read.
Judge dismisses Trump administration's 'sanctuary city' lawsuits against city, county, state offices
The Department of Justice argued that policies that prohibit local officials from enforcing federal immigration laws are unconstitutional. But a judge said those arguments “failed.”
More firefighters, more worries as NE Minnesota wildfires burn
Added rain, more firefighters and a temporary reprieve from skies clogged with heavy smoke have helped crews better pinpoint and attack the fires. But officials continued to caution against complacency as they warned of a fire season that’s expected to slog on into the fall.
Fewer Canadian shoppers leave border businesses struggling
Border businesses in Minnesota and North Dakota say fewer Canadian visitors are cutting into sales, forcing some to reduce hours, staff and spending.
Sunday night’s gunfire was the second mass shooting in Minneapolis in less than 24 hours. Police said they are not aware of any connection between the two.
 In Grand Marais, summer tourism takes a plunge as BWCA fires burn
Smoke and Boundary Waters closures are driving tourists away from Grand Marais during the height of summer, leaving local businesses scrambling during their busiest season.
Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you — and doesn't actually save much time
Racing to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves you time, new research says.
Trial begins Monday for woman who called Black child a racial slur in Rochester
Jury selection begins Monday morning in the trial of a woman who hurled a racial slur at a young Black autistic child on a Rochester playground last year. Up for debate — whether her actions were unlawful disorderly conduct or protected free speech.