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As Rochester’s chess scene grows, one high school team is eyeing another statewide title

As Rochester’s chess scene grows, one high school team is eyeing another statewide title

Over the last two decades, Rochester's youth chess scene has grown, with the city's high school teams earning champion status at eight statewide tournaments. One of them, Century High School, is hoping to repeat as a state champion in 2026.
by Catharine Richert

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Planes, trains and automobiles: A snapshot of 2025 holiday travel in Minnesota

Planes, trains and automobiles: A snapshot of 2025 holiday travel in Minnesota

It’s been a busy week for thousands of people traveling for the Christmas holiday. Our reporters talked to people journeying near and far — using all means of travel to reach their destinations.
by Cari Spencer, Erica Zurek, Anna Haecherl, Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Lisa Ryan

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Faith leaders make Christmas call for compassion, end to anti-immigrant rhetoric

Faith leaders make Christmas call for compassion, end to anti-immigrant rhetoric

Churches and faith leaders across Minnesota are calling for a cooling of the hateful rhetoric and a stop to the fear-mongering this Christmas as the threat of more immigration enforcement actions hangs over the holiday.
by Hannah Yang

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Seven Minnesotans will skate for the U.S. in the upcoming Junior World Ice Hockey Championships

Seven Minnesotans will skate for the U.S. in the upcoming Junior World Ice Hockey Championships

Team USA will return four Minnesota players from last year’s gold medal squad. Defensemen Logan Hensler of Woodbury and Adam Kleber of Chaska will return to represent the United States, as will forwards Max Plante of Hermantown and Brodie Ziemer of Chaska.
by Melissa Olson

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Flu cases are surging in Minnesota this holiday season. Here's how to protect yourself

Flu cases are surging in Minnesota this holiday season. Here's how to protect yourself

Doctors and public health officials warn the flu can cause serious symptoms and even death in the most vulnerable people, and they say it's not too late to get a flu shot. Here are their tips for staying safe over the holidays.
by Molly Castle Work

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St. Cloud nonprofit reports harassment wrongly linking it to fraud in state programs

St. Cloud nonprofit reports harassment wrongly linking it to fraud in state programs

The Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization says over the past three weeks, two men showed up at its office on different occasions, threatened staff and accused them of defrauding taxpayers.
by Kirsti Marohn

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‘Oh my God, this is really bad!’ New details reveal origins of destructive Camp House Fire

‘Oh my God, this is really bad!’ New details reveal origins of destructive Camp House Fire

The man who pleaded guilty to starting the Camp House Fire left a campfire smoldering while he left to buy fishing bait. Some people whose homes were destroyed are still struggling to return.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association criticizes state Department of Corrections

Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association criticizes state Department of Corrections

The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association and the state Department of Corrections are each accusing the other of failing to work together on issues relating to county jail inspections. The association says its members supported a resolution calling on Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell to resign.
by MPR News Staff

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What to do about rising home insurance costs

What to do about rising home insurance costs

Property taxes, groceries and home insurance costs are all on the rise for Minnesotans. “Insurance is getting more expensive because the cost of repairing homes is getting more expensive,” said Julia Dreier, deputy commissioner of insurance for the Minnesota Department of Commerce. She recommends reviewing your policy carefully.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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