The weekend death of George S. Pillsbury has produced tributes from many leading Minnesotans in business, philanthropic, and political circles. To former Vice-President Walter Mondale, Pillsbury was a remarkable man who nudged Minnesota "towards a more moderate, sensible course."
Andrew Wiggins applies for exemption to COVID vaccine, is rejected
Wiggins could miss a large chunk of the season without the vaccine.
Minnesota couple sentenced in 2020 murder of 8-year-old daughter
Autumn Hallow died at her home last summer.
Vikings-Seahawks: 5 things you can count on happening
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Residents asked to be on the lookout for at-large suspect in Sauk Rapids
The suspect was last seen near the intersection of Garden Brook Drive Northeast and Strawberry Court Northeast.
Ben Simmons rumor mill running hot and Wolves still connected
Can the Timberwolves still land the 76ers star?
Aquifer energy storage project wins financial backing of Mpls city council
It'll be used to power the Towerside Innovation District near the U of M.
Bomb threat prompts school evacuation in central Minnesota
A search of the building did not find any suspicious items.
Double shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 'critically wounded' in St. Paul
It's the city's 29th homicide this year.
Brewery, taproom moving into former Twin Cities newspaper space
Loons Landing officially signed the lease this week.
Police: Car with dog inside stolen from outside Twin Cities liquor store
They're asking people to be on the lookout for the vehicle.
Murder charge filed over inmate's death at Chisago Co. Jail
The man suddenly became unresponsive and died while in a holding cell.
Minnesota DFL lawmakers form Reproductive Freedom Caucus
The move comes as some Republicans explore proposals to limit abortion access.
Minnesota civics, commerce giant George S. Pillsbury dies
George Sturgis Pillsbury has died at 91 after suffering a debilitating stroke several days ago, reports the Star Tribune. Pillsbury, an iconic figure in Minnesota's commerce and political landscape for more than 50 years, died Saturday morning in Wayzata.
Broadcast journalist Eleanor Mondale dies at age 51 of brain cancer
Mondale was the daughter of former Vice-President Walter Mondale. She'd been fighting brain cancer since 2005.
Bills pays tribute to Wellstone, recreates classic 'Fast Paul' ad
Kurt Bills has created a tribute campaign ad that mimics a well-known "Fast Paul" spot created in 1990 by the late DFL Sen. Paul Wellstone. The ad aims to portray Bills as the hard-working underdog up against a big-money campaign.
State and national leaders pay tribute to Walter Mondale
Officials spoke of his work on environmental and civil rights issues, as well as their own personal stories with the former Vice President.
Study: Minnesotans will pay premium for E85
The ethanol blend is usually cheaper per gallon than regular gasoline, but new research says owners of flex-fuel vehicles keep buying even when the blend's price tops the conventional choice. Why is unclear, but drivers might believe they're making a better environmental choice. The study's author says leaders should consider the findings when drafting ethanol policies.
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