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St. Cloud mayor proposes tax increase to catch up with expenses
Mayor Jake Anderson said the city hasn't kept up with repairing buildings and replacing equipment and technology, and it needs to save more for emergencies.
Children's Minnesota releases its last Annunciation shooting victim from hospital
Lydia Kaiser was injured while protecting a younger student during a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. A Children’s Minnesota spokesperson said she was discharged from the hospital Saturday afternoon.
‘Healing begins now’: Family of Annunciation victim describes homecoming from hospital
The mother and aunt of Genevieve Bisek, who was shot in the neck at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, say leaving the hospital is just the beginning of healing for her.  
Farm incomes continued to weaken during the second quarter
Upper Midwest farm incomes decreased in the second quarter of the year according to a survey of ag lenders from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. 
Mayo Clinic researchers discover the human immune system’s ‘fountain of youth’
Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a “fountain of youth” in some older people’s immune systems; essentially the immune system of a teenager living in the body of a 75-year-old. The discovery could eventually help people stave off disease and have a better quality of life as they age.
Mike Osterholm reflects on lessons from the pandemic in 'The Big One'
Public health leaders, researchers, doctors and nurses saved a lot of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. But serious errors were also made. In his new book, University of Minnesota epidemiologist Mike Osterholm pulls no punches on why last time may just be a practice run for “The Big One.”
Tribal nations’ flags raised in historic moment at Minnesota State Capitol
Flags of the 11 federally recognized tribes in the state were raised for the first time Friday morning at the new Tribal Flag Plaza. Some tribal leaders say the plaza will serve as a reminder that tribes have been here long before the state.
St. Paul Classic Bike Tour marks 30 years
Bicyclists ride a 29-mile loop through five regional parks along the Mississippi River and around Lakes Phalen and Como.