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‘Super cool’: Minnesota’s oldest Black-owned newspaper puts its archive online
Anyone interested in the history of daily life in the Twin Cities' Black community can now easily search online for stories dating back to 1934 from the Minneapolis Spokesman and other forerunners of today's Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
May 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: Daily case counts lowest in 11 months; vaccination pace falling
Minnesota is now averaging fewer than 400 new COVID-19 cases each day — the lowest level seen in the state in more than 11 months. But the COVID vaccination pace in Minnesota also continues to tumble.
May 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases ebbing; statewide COVID curbs ending
Looking for more signs Minnesota’s pandemic is firmly in retreat? Friday’s a good day. All statewide COVID-19 limits on restaurants and other public spaces will end, and the disease metrics continue to improve.
Sued by partner over sale, Taylor says T-wolves won't move
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor expressed confidence Thursday that the NBA franchise will remain in Minnesota after it is sold, responding to a federal lawsuit against him by one of his investors alleging breach of contract.
May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Pandemic data solid; Walz rolls out vaccination perks
Minnesota’s topped 600,000 total cases, but the current trends show the pandemic firmly in retreat. Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday afternoon offered park passes, fair tickets and other incentives intended to nudge unvaccinated Minnesotans to get their shots.
Minnesota State Fair disbands its police as reopening approaches
Minnesota State Fair officials are looking for a new police force after fair officials decided to eliminate the department following the departure of the current police chief.