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Hennepin County Attorney's Office refuses to press charges against man struck by deputies during arrest
The attorney’s office cited lack of probable cause in the arrest of a 34-year-old man in south Minneapolis on Jan. 9 and announced they were not pursuing charges of possession of illegal drugs and a firearm.
Minnesota lawmakers get budget update that won’t include full scope of Trump federal pullbacks
Legislators are already weighing the ways they might have to bridge budget gaps if federal officials cut funding streams to Minnesota. A new economic forecast is released on Thursday.
Eating disorders remain a hidden struggle in performing arts
Body image pressures in the entertainment industry contribute to the prevalence of eating disorders, while organizations like the Emily Program work to expand awareness and treatment access for diverse groups.
Curious minds keep a southern Minnesota book group going for 142 years
Drawn by a love of literature and learning, eight women met in Blue Earth in 1883 to form the town’s Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. That tradition continues to this day, driven by the ethos: “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.”
From Alaska to Maine, communities that border Canada worry US tariffs come at a personal cost
The 25 percent tariff on most imported Canadian goods that President Donald Trump’s plans to impose Tuesday has touched off a range of emotions along the world’s longest international border.