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St. Paul police report sudden spike in overdoses over holiday
Since last Friday, there have been 34 suspected overdoses in the city, two of them fatal. St. Paul police say uncovering the reason behind such a spike can be tricky.
Walz, Flanagan bring ‘unlikely friendship’ to Minnesota governor’s office
One year into their term Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are still friends and still working together to form their own model for how to govern the state. Their partnership has its roots in their first meeting nearly 15 years ago.
'Cunningham' movie leaves iconic dancer’s work open to interpretation
A new film with local connections explores Merce Cunnigham’s formative years from the 1940s to the early 1970s, but — like the artist himself — leaves the explanation up to the audience.
Debate over wine and beer in grocery stores to resume in 2020
A long-running debate over wine and beer sales in grocery stores is expected to pick up again in the new year after some big brewers said they will stop making 3.2 beer. Minnesota is now the last state where the weaker brew is sold.
Cohousing: A housing alternative getting more interest
Proponents say cohousing, where a group of homeowners share spaces, responsibilities and experiences, builds community ties missing in many neighborhoods. But it’s not for everyone.
Among those forced from homes by Drake fire: Schoolchildren
The Minneapolis schools estimate 50 students are among the people displaced by the hotel fire. To educators, their plight is only too familiar.
Indie booksellers create community to survive the age of Amazon
The holiday season is the busiest time of year for many retailers, including the country's 2,500 independent bookstores, which, despite Amazon's growing dominance, are flourishing.