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Hermantown celebrates opening of $25M new hockey arena
The new facility was built with state bonding money, proceeds from a local sales tax increase and more than $6 million in donations and sponsorships, including a naming rights deal with a local car dealership.
Trump administration heightens focus on alleged fraud in Minnesota
Moves to freeze child care assistance and small business loans are the latest in an ongoing federal action intended to ‘dismantle the massive fraud empires’ in the state. Minnesota officials say they’re already working to root out fraud and the Trump administration’s efforts are purely political.
Finland stuns two-time defending champ U.S. in OT in World Juniors quarterfinals
Finland stunned the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 in overtime on Friday night in the World Juniors hockey quarterfinals in St. Paul. Last year in the final, the Americans beat the Finns 4-3 in overtime.
Call Her mayor: History made as St. Paul swears in new leader
In a ceremony Friday, Kaohly Her officially became St. Paul’s first mayor of Hmong ancestry and first woman to hold the title.
Minnesota grocery distributor recalls hundreds of products
A Minnesota grocery distributor has recalled hundreds of products sent to dozens of stores in the state, after unsanitary conditions were found in the company’s facility in Minneapolis.