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Quite a run: St. Cloud woman lauded 50 years after her historic Boston Marathon
Val Rogosheske ran the race in 1972, the first year organizers began admitting women. She’s running the race on Monday with her two daughters.
Spring storms bringing snow and rain may be disappointing to some Minnesotans who like to get outdoors. But for those who are drawn to the state's waterfalls, the precipitation is adding to an already spectacular show.
Work resumes on major freeway project in downtown St. Paul
A major disruption for Twin Cities drivers returns Monday, as work resumes on a multi-year project involving Interstates 94 and 35E in downtown St. Paul.
Money to nonprofits a key difference on public safety legislation
There are big differences in the public safety plans that lawmakers are considering at the Minnesota Capitol this session. For one, Gov. Tim Walz and the House Democrats want to fund nonprofit community groups that are fighting crime. Republicans in the Senate don’t support that approach. 
Tamales are delicious, but are hard work to make, particularly on your own. Food writer Mecca Bos tells us about how the creation of this iconic dish helped one first-generation Mexican American create a community while also providing a link with his distant family.
Walz pads cash lead as Qualls, Jensen rake in most for GOP
Having the most money doesn’t always mean electoral success, but some party activists view it as a measure of viability when they choose candidates.
In year three of the pandemic, public health shifts its focus to COVID’s burden on hospitals
With rapid tests more accessible and new reporting requirements, public health officials say COVID case counts and positivity rates are less reliable measures of community spread. Instead, they’re looking at how the virus is impacting hospital capacity.