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Dakota riders return home to Minnesota via horseback, honoring legacy of Dakota 38

Dakota riders return home to Minnesota via horseback, honoring legacy of Dakota 38

Dakota riders completed a journey of hundreds of miles to honor the 38 Dakota men executed in 1862 — the largest mass execution in U.S. history. The annual rides ending in Mankato serve as a poignant act of remembrance and carry hope for future generations.
by Hannah Yang

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Minnesota is center of the hockey universe as World Juniors tournament begins

Minnesota is center of the hockey universe as World Juniors tournament begins

The puck drops Friday on the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Junior Championship, taking place in the Twin Cities. Ten countries have sent teams to Minnesota, including some of the best under-20 men’s hockey players in the world.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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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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