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Students, alumni celebrate UMD Women's Hoops title game appearance
Students and alumni are traveling to Dallas this weekend for the University of Minnesota Duluth women's basketball team’s first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division II National championship.
Jury finds ex-GOP operative Lazzaro guilty in federal sex trafficking case
The one-time Minnesota Republican political operative and top donor faced federal charges of giving five girls, who were 15 and 16, cash and gifts in exchange for sex. Following the verdict the prosecutor described him as “Minnesota’s Jeffrey Epstein.”
Federal judge: 18-20 year-olds can get Minnesota gun permits
A judge has sided with gun owners in a case that challenged age limits around Minnesota permits to carry guns. An appeal is possible.
A safe space for ‘sad girl’ music fans: Inside Electric Fetus’ boygenius listening party
Fans gathered at Electric Fetus Tuesday to soak in the first listen of boygenius’ highly anticipated album — “the record.” While the pandemic made in-person music gatherings nearly impossible, listening sessions are having a resurgence three years later.
New research suggests Minnesota's COVID outcomes may not have been as good as they seemed
While the state had the sixth lowest unadjusted COVID-19 death rate, once that rate is adjusted for age and the presence of key comorbidities, Minnesota’s death rate shifts to exactly the middle of the pack.  
Where to celebrate Easter weekend in Minnesota
Whether you are religious or not, Easter can be a holiday that brings families and friends together. Here’s a round up of egg hunts and events for Easter weekend.
Minneapolis, state agree on police operations overhaul, 3 years after Floyd's murder
Changes include limits on the use of Tasers and other nonlethal weapons, restrictions on when officers can conduct traffic stops and examining use of force. The state launched its probe following the May 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis officer.
Gophers gear up for Frozen 4, with title drought at 20 years
One of the most driven and talented teams to take the ice for Minnesota in decades is seeking to bring a national championship back to the program for the first time in 20 years.