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In rhythm and revelation: Lady Midnight explores love and loss
Lady Midnight, a Minnesota-based singer, discusses her new dance-focused album “Pursuit & The Elusive,” which delves into themes of love, addiction and self-discovery, born from a deep personal journey during the pandemic and reflecting on past trauma and healing.
Adam Johnson's 'freak' hockey death sparks debate over neck protection
Adam Johnson, the 29-year-old hockey player who died nine days ago when his neck was cut by a skate blade, is being remembered Monday at a celebration of life in Hibbing, Minn. Johnson's death has sparked debate over whether neck laceration protectors should be required equipment, especially for young players.
Meet the 3 candidates in Minneapolis seeking the open seat in Ward 12
The open seat left by departing council member Andrew Johnson is the prize for three contestants who want to bring change to Minneapolis City Hall.
How to vote in Minnesota on Election Day
Tuesday is Election Day in Minnesota. And while it’s an off-year for most races, there are cities and school districts holding elections for positions in local governments.
Rare St. John's Bible editions headed to England
It’s been 25 years since St. John’s Abbey and University in Collegeville, Minn., commissioned the first handwritten, hand-illuminated Bible since the invention of the printing press. Now, rare copies of the Bible will be presented to three institutions in the Church of England.
Event encourages more Minnesotans to adopt
The Minnesota Department of Human Services reports that there are more than 500 children waiting to be adopted.
Emergency managers hope new radar will fix coverage gaps in Minnesota
A private company recently installed a weather radar system in western Minnesota and has plans to add at least a half dozen more sites. Emergency managers hope the radar will fill gaps in the existing weather radar system.
Jury to start deliberations in $300M telemarketing fraud trial
A jury in Minneapolis on Friday heard closing arguments in the case of three people charged in a nationwide telemarketing scam that ensnared more than 150,000 magazine subscribers and cost them $300 million.