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Twin Cities stands out nationally for ‘job accessibility’
If you feel like your drive to work has gotten longer recently, it’s not just you. New research shows that the return of traffic has led to fewer jobs being reachable within 30 minutes by car.
At Fleet Farm in Oakdale, hunters offer glimpse into range of reactions to Trump win
Hundreds waited outside Fleet Farm in Oakdale before sunrise Friday, seeking gear for the deer hunting opener the next day. Their takes on Donald Trump’s win ranged from ecstatic to angry.
Expertos opinan sobre posibles cambios en la política de inmigración en Minnesota bajo la administración Trump
En el marco de un segundo gobierno de Trump, expertos en inmigración y defensores de la causa en Minnesota se preparan para los posibles cambios que podrían ocurrir en un sistema de inmigración ya complejo.
State Rep. Wolgamott widens lead in close race after county discovers mail-in ballot tally error
Sherburne County announced that election staff identified some mail-in absentee ballots that were not included in the unofficial totals on election night. Those additional ballots increase Wolgamott’s lead to 191 votes.
Edmund Fitzgerald’s final voyage captured in radio play
After four decades, Minnesota writer Hal Barnes has brought a radio play capturing the SS Edmund Fitzgerald’s fateful final voyage to life — with help from a couple of old friends.
Minneapolis City Council moves forward on labor standards board
The Minneapolis City Council has shared its plan for a labor standards board — an advisory committee that would make recommendations to the council for labor policies. Proponents say it’s a helpful platform for workers and employers to talk about problems with labor policies in the city, but some business owners worry it will lead to new regulations that are costly to follow.
Parties deliver closing arguments in Adam Fravel trial
The jury began its deliberation around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday after hours of closing arguments.
Grandma‘s Marathon in Duluth sells out in record time
The 26.2-mile race reached registration capacity nearly two months earlier than the last record-setting sellout in 2016. The Duluth marathon’s capacity is 9,000 runners.