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Live: Gophers get a late-night test at Washington in Big Ten opener. Can they pull the upset? startribune.com/minnesota-go…

Live: Gophers get a late-night test at Washington in Big Ten opener. Can they pull the upset?

P.J. Fleck’s Gophers are looking for a stronger showing after their lopsided loss to Mississippi State two weeks ago. Follow scoring updates, highlights and analysis from the action in Seattle.

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At the Red Bull Flugtag, thousands watch homemade planes crash into the Mississippi startribune.com/at-the-red-b…

At the Red Bull Flugtag, thousands watch homemade planes crash into the Mississippi

Spectators gathered in Bohemian Flats Park to watch nearly 400-pound aircraft fly and fall into the river.

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Red Bull Flugtag returned to Minneapolis on Saturday, bringing human-powered aircraft and inevitable splashdowns back to the Mississippi River. 📹️ Kyeland Jackson/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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Rash: Yosemite’s majesty reinforces the virtue of protecting public lands startribune.com/rash-yosemit…

Rash: Yosemite’s majesty reinforces the virtue of protecting public lands

On this National Public Lands Day — and every day — America’s “crown jewels” need support.

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Anderson: On the duck opener, some Minnesota hunters see ducks, others only rain startribune.com/anderson-on-…

Anderson: On the duck opener, some Minnesota hunters see ducks, others only rain

Opening day was a mixed bag for waterfowlers, with some wood ducks around, and teal mostly scarce.

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Minnesota Orchestra adds even more thrills to ‘The Firebird’ startribune.com/minnesota-or…

Minnesota Orchestra adds even more thrills to ‘The Firebird’

Part of the “Sound Unbound” series, Stravinsky’s masterwork is accompanied by video projections in a program repeated Saturday.

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Long-delayed Southwest light-rail line will open June 12, 2027 startribune.com/long-delayed…

Long-delayed Southwest light-rail line will open June 12, 2027

Also known as Green Line Extension, the $2.86 billion line grew into one of the costliest public works projects in state history.

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It finally rained. Now mushrooms the size of basketballs are blooming. startribune.com/it-finally-r…

It finally rained. Now mushrooms the size of basketballs are blooming.

Ballooning giant puffballs can be eaten early, but not everyone likes them.

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Ramstad: Minnesota’s Riverview, now the biggest dairy operator, is moving beyond the farm startribune.com/ramstad-minn…

Ramstad: Minnesota’s Riverview, now the biggest dairy operator, is moving beyond the farm

After three decades of building ever-larger dairies, Morris-based Riverview is spending $400 million on a milk processing plant.

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Opinion | Cheering for the Lynx is about so much more than the wins startribune.com/mn-wnba-play…

Opinion | Cheering for the Lynx is about so much more than the wins

"If you are not following the Lynx right now, the winning is a good reason to start," Elizabeth Delia writes. "But know that excellence on the court is only part of what you’re rooting for."

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Two jobs, one household: Minnesota families now depend on dual incomes startribune.com/affordabilit…

Two jobs, one household: Minnesota families now depend on dual incomes

Middle-class households are finding they need two incomes to afford what previous generations could with one.

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How Lynx star Napheesa Collier went from playoff heartbreak to leading another title chase startribune.com/minnesota-ly…

How Lynx star Napheesa Collier went from playoff heartbreak to leading another title chase

After surgery on both ankles, Collier returned to a Lynx team that was thriving in her absence. Now, with her influence growing across the WNBA, she’s guiding the No. 1 seed into the postseason.

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How the Vikings’ seemingly meaningless 2025 finish set the tone for their unbeaten start startribune.com/minnesota-vi…

How the Vikings’ seemingly meaningless 2025 finish set the tone for their unbeaten start

The Vikings are on a seven-game winning streak after learning to win ugly following playoff elimination last season. Now they’re carrying that mentality into 2026.

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The story behind the controversy surrounding St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her: The St. Paul police chief sued the mayor for sexual harassment and battery, days after an investigation appeared to clear the mayor of harassment. 🎧️ startribune.com/essential-mi… 📹️ Renée Jones Schneider/The Minnesota Star Tribune startribune.com/essential-mi…
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Yuen: He helped build the youth sports machine. Now he’s trying to fix it. startribune.com/youth-sports…

Yuen: He helped build the youth sports machine. Now he’s trying to fix it.

Ted Kroeten once embraced domes, drills and cutthroat tryouts. Now he lets children lead, and his soccer club produces champions.

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Here are some ideas to trim your household budget this fall startribune.com/household-bu…

Here are some ideas to trim your household budget this fall

From insurance to credit and shopping, Twin Cities Consumers’ Checkbook has several tips.

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Minnesota artist wins his fourth U.S. duck stamp competition startribune.com/delano-man-w…

Minnesota artist wins his fourth U.S. duck stamp competition

Celebrated wildlife artist Robert Hautman of Delano won the annual competition.

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Lawsuit alleging ICE violated Minnesota observers’ rights is dismissed by judge startribune.com/lawsuit-alle…

Lawsuit alleging ICE violated Minnesota observers’ rights is dismissed by judge

A federal judge ruled the end of Operation Metro Surge and the drawdown of agents means plaintiffs lack standing to sue.

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Minneapolis schools expect little savings from closing buildings startribune.com/minneapolis-…

Minneapolis schools expect little savings from closing buildings

District leaders didn’t answer whether staff layoffs would be needed after reshuffling students and closing some schools.

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Allina to pay $12.5M to settle federal data breach case startribune.com/allina-to-pa…

Allina to pay $12.5M to settle federal data breach case

Case involves tracking pixels that shared some private patient information with third parties, like Google Analytics.

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