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Science Museum of Minnesota lays off 43 employees
The museum’s reduction in staff comes months after the Trump administration announced that it would be cutting more than $1.3 million in grants from Minnesota museums and institutions.
St. Cloud State University's interim president to depart early
Larry Dietz took the two-year post last July, but announced Monday that he will be leaving by the end of this year to deal with health challenges in his family.
Father charged in death of Columbia Heights teen Manny Collins
Authorities have charged a Columbia Heights man with second-degree murder after his 16-year-old son was found dead weeks after going missing.
Minnesota State Fair announces new foods, vendors for 2025
This year’s list of new food offerings at the Minnesota State Fair features food combinations you never imagined — and flavor mash-ups you never knew you’d want to try.