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Hermantown celebrates opening of $25M new hockey arena

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.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota’s manufacturing sector slumped in 2025

Minnesota’s manufacturing sector slumped in 2025

A plurality of manufacturing managers surveyed showed resistance against tariff increases, which hurt smaller companies most. 
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Jenner leads Charge past Frost with 2 goals

Jenner leads Charge past Frost with 2 goals

Brianne Jenner scored twice to lead the Ottawa Charge to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Frost on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration heightens focus on alleged fraud in Minnesota

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.
by Dana Ferguson

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Bus driver shortages still vex Minnesota schools 6 years after the pandemic

Bus driver shortages still vex Minnesota schools 6 years after the pandemic

An aging workforce, hiring struggles and bouts of illness are causing some districts to cancel or double up bus routes and scramble for drivers — a problem that became chronic during the COVID-19 pandemic.  
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minneapolis event celebrates Indigenous musicians, fashion and expanding tribal radio station

Minneapolis event celebrates Indigenous musicians, fashion and expanding tribal radio station

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe's community radio station will host the Anishinaabe Music and Arts Celebration in Minneapolis, showcasing Native performing artists. The event also celebrates the tribal radio station's upcoming Twin Cities satellite studio. Saturday’s lineup includes musical performances and a fashion show.
by Chandra Colvin

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Call Her mayor: History made as St. Paul swears in new leader

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.
by Peter Cox

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