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Trump’s State of the Union will seek to calm voters’ economic concerns ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump hopes he can convince increasingly wary Americans that his policies have improved their lives.

Quinn Hughes says ‘we’re excited to go’ to State of the Union after gold medal win

Nick Shirley, Colin Hortman among guests of Minnesota politicians at State of the Union

Renée Jones Schneider/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Alex Pretti’s journey into a crisis

Killed during an encounter with federal agents on the streets of Minneapolis, the ICU nurse was increasingly drawn to helping others during a time of turbulence in the Twin Cities.

Jake Naughton/The New York Times

Travel

Is it safe to travel to Mexico? What to do if you have a trip planned.

Unrest in Puerto Vallarta and elsewhere comes just in time for spring break travel.

Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Vikings

Vikings ‘exploring all possibilities’ at QB as NFL scouting combine gets underway

Coach Kevin O’Connell indicated he still believes J.J. McCarthy can be a franchise quarterback, but the 23-year-old will need to prove he can stay on the field.

Doug Mills/The New York Times

News & Politics

Is politics ruining sports? Partisanship simmers after Olympic gold for men’s hockey

Outrage thrashed online with Kash Patel chugging beer in locker room, President Trump joking about women’s team.

News & Politics

New gun limits pitched by Walz and Democrats face GOP resistance

Weather

Icy roads led to crashes, difficult driving in metro, central Minnesota

News & Politics

Former Braham basketball standout, ‘American Idol’ contestant accused of murdering wife in Ohio

St. Cloud

St. John’s, College of St. Benedict face second student rape allegation in less than a month

Minneapolis

Suspect in north Minneapolis double homicide was released from jail hours before killings

Renée Jones Schneider/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Alex Pretti’s journey into a crisis

Killed during an encounter with federal agents on the streets of Minneapolis, the ICU nurse was increasingly drawn to helping others during a time of turbulence in the Twin Cities.

Jake Naughton/The New York Times

Travel

Is it safe to travel to Mexico? What to do if you have a trip planned.

Unrest in Puerto Vallarta and elsewhere comes just in time for spring break travel.

Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Vikings

Vikings ‘exploring all possibilities’ at QB as NFL scouting combine gets underway

Coach Kevin O’Connell indicated he still believes J.J. McCarthy can be a franchise quarterback, but the 23-year-old will need to prove he can stay on the field.

Doug Mills/The New York Times

News & Politics

Is politics ruining sports? Partisanship simmers after Olympic gold for men’s hockey

Outrage thrashed online with Kash Patel chugging beer in locker room, President Trump joking about women’s team.

Strib Varsity

Minnesota Madness

Don’t miss a single memorable moment this tournament season from the best high school athletes across the state. Stay up to date with stories, livestreams, stats and more. If it matters this postseason, you’ll find it on Strib Varsity.

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Greater Minnesota

Outdoors

Google announces data center near Rochester

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Outdoors

Google announces data center near Rochester

An agreement with Xcel Energy includes an investment in clean energy the utility provider says will help the state meet carbon-free goals.

Duluth

Minnesota Duluth hockey pays tribute to beloved ‘Hoagie,’ a fixture on the sidelines for decades

Brett Groehler/University of Minnesota Duluth

Duluth

Minnesota Duluth hockey pays tribute to beloved ‘Hoagie,’ a fixture on the sidelines for decades

Greater Minnesota

‘We should not rest’: Some greater Minnesota cities still debating immigration enforcement response

Greater Minnesota

‘We should not rest’: Some greater Minnesota cities still debating immigration enforcement response

Outdoors

Google announces data center near Rochester

Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Outdoors

Google announces data center near Rochester

An agreement with Xcel Energy includes an investment in clean energy the utility provider says will help the state meet carbon-free goals.

Greater Minnesota

Duluth ordered to pay $200,000 over 2024 Tischer Creek fish kill

Greater Minnesota

With a U.S. Senate vote looming on copper-nickel mining, this northern Minnesota town hangs in the balance

This Week In Nature

Minnesota’s frozen lakes offer respite in late winter, but be careful

Environment

Congress might end a ban on mining near the BWCAW. Here’s what to know.

Opinion

Readers Write

Readers Write: Trampling of immigrants’ rights, ICE actions being compared to the Holocaust

Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Readers Write

Readers Write: Trampling of immigrants’ rights, ICE actions being compared to the Holocaust

Do constitutional rights not matter to ICE?

Contributing Columnists

Washington: Instead of scrapping skyways, let’s work on getting people in them

Robin Washington

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Contributing Columnists

Washington: Instead of scrapping skyways, let’s work on getting people in them

Robin Washington

Health Care

Burcum: Feds want Minnesota to cooperate? After you, I say.

Commentaries

Opinion | The line between civilian and military law enforcement is blurring. Congress must act.

Readers Write

Readers Write: Trampling of immigrants’ rights, ICE actions being compared to the Holocaust

Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Readers Write

Readers Write: Trampling of immigrants’ rights, ICE actions being compared to the Holocaust

Do constitutional rights not matter to ICE?

Health Care

Burcum: Feds want Minnesota to cooperate? After you, I say.

Commentaries

Opinion | The line between civilian and military law enforcement is blurring. Congress must act.

Strib Voices

Sports

Reusse: Enough of this nonsense. It’s time for the Wild to make a deep Stanley Cup playoff run.

Patrick Reusse

Weather

Douglas: It’s been a strange winter for snow extremes

Paul Douglas

Issues & Culture

Washington: Instead of scrapping skyways, let’s work on getting people in them

Robin Washington

Strib Varsity

Strib Varsity

Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: Meet seven high achievers in various sports

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Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: Meet seven high achievers in various sports

State champion gymnast, a section champion wrestler and swimmer and milestone achievers in basketball are honored for their performances this week.

Strib Varsity

Boys hockey tourney: How to buy tickets, watch online and day-by-day schedule

Angelina Katsanis/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Strib Varsity

Boys hockey tourney: How to buy tickets, watch online and day-by-day schedule

Strib Varsity

No more general admission seating for Class 1A boys hockey state tourney games

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No more general admission seating for Class 1A boys hockey state tourney games

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Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: Meet seven high achievers in various sports

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Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: Meet seven high achievers in various sports

State champion gymnast, a section champion wrestler and swimmer and milestone achievers in basketball are honored for their performances this week.

Food & Culture

TV and Media

Martin Short and Steve Martin postpone Minneapolis shows after death of Short’s daughter

Dave Safley

TV and Media

Martin Short and Steve Martin postpone Minneapolis shows after death of Short’s daughter

Katherine Short, a 42-year-old social worker, died of an apparent suicide.

Things To Do

The 13 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Things To Do

The 13 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Travel

Is it safe to travel to Mexico? What to do if you have a trip planned.

Jake Naughton/The New York Times

Travel

Is it safe to travel to Mexico? What to do if you have a trip planned.

TV and Media

Martin Short and Steve Martin postpone Minneapolis shows after death of Short’s daughter

Dave Safley

TV and Media

Martin Short and Steve Martin postpone Minneapolis shows after death of Short’s daughter

Katherine Short, a 42-year-old social worker, died of an apparent suicide.

Games & Comics

Super Quiz

Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer.

Daily Games

Explore Popular Picks: Dive into Exciting Games Now!

Arlo and Janis

Daily comic from Jimmy Johnson

Baby Blues

Daily comic from Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott

Business

Business

Tennant stock plunges 25% after it discloses flawed software rollout

Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Business

Tennant stock plunges 25% after it discloses flawed software rollout

The Eden Prairie-based manufacturer says the company-wide software problems led to a quarterly loss and a 11.3% drop in sales.

Business

Fairview bets big on robotic specialty pharmacy

Jeremy Olson/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Business

Fairview bets big on robotic specialty pharmacy

Politics

Former ICE instructor testifies that agents were trained to disregard constitutional rights

John Locher/The Associated Press

Politics

Former ICE instructor testifies that agents were trained to disregard constitutional rights

Business

Tennant stock plunges 25% after it discloses flawed software rollout

Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Business

Tennant stock plunges 25% after it discloses flawed software rollout

The Eden Prairie-based manufacturer says the company-wide software problems led to a quarterly loss and a 11.3% drop in sales.

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Canoe, kayak or paddleboard: Your ultimate guide to getting connected to the water in the Twin Cities metro area, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro.

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Elections

Democrats push for new gun restrictions, Republicans push back

A group of children patiently played with dinosaurs during a GOP precinct caucus for precinct 3 at South View Middle School on March 1, 2016, in Edina, Minn.

Minnesota’s big election year begins: What to know about 2026 precinct caucuses

Why Democrats see Amy Klobuchar as such a formidable candidate for governor

Curious Minnesota

Dave Ramberg of Professional Yacht Services covered a boat in shrink wrap at North Shore Marina. Boat yards around Lake Minnetonka spent the day winterizing boats Thursday October 29 , 2014 in Lake Minnentonka ,MN. ] Jerry Holt Jerry.holt@startribune.com

Can you recycle boat wrap in Minnesota?

What’s Minnesota’s largest raptor? Hint: it might not be the bald eagle

What’s the story behind the abandoned Cold War station in Finland, Minn.?

Culture

The 13 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Our Lady of Guadalupe is serving up comfort food this Lent

"Dropkick Murphys" vocalist Al Barr performed at Tuesday night's concert at the Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park.

Dropkick Murphys to host anti-ICE block party in Minneapolis

Travel

Is it safe to travel to Mexico? What to do if you have a trip planned.

‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ star Sandy Yawn offers cruise tips

Austin, Texas’ newest hotel has a classic setting

Health Care

Former Optum employee found guilty of fraud via ‘ghost employee’ scheme

Main entrance to the Gonda Building. For more than a century, the city of Rochester has been shaped and defined by the Mayo Clinic. Now the Mayo has a $6 billion vision to reshape the city and itself.Wednesday, February 21, 2013 ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com ORG XMIT: MIN1302211648220346

Trump’s State of the Union will seek to calm voters’ economic concerns ahead of midterms

Trump’s State of the Union will seek to calm voters’ economic concerns ahead of midterms

Tina Smith will skip State of the Union, but Minnesota Democratic colleagues will go

Quinn Hughes says ‘we’re excited to go’ to State of the Union after gold medal win

Nick Shirley, Colin Hortman among guests of Minnesota politicians at State of the Union

Alex Pretti’s journey into a crisis

Alex Pretti’s journey into a crisis

Is it safe to travel to Mexico? What to do if you have a trip planned.

Is it safe to travel to Mexico? What to do if you have a trip planned.

Vikings ‘exploring all possibilities’ at QB as NFL scouting combine gets underway

Vikings ‘exploring all possibilities’ at QB as NFL scouting combine gets underway

Is politics ruining sports? Partisanship simmers after Olympic gold for men’s hockey

Is politics ruining sports? Partisanship simmers after Olympic gold for men’s hockey

New gun limits pitched by Walz and Democrats face GOP resistance

Icy roads led to crashes, difficult driving in metro, central Minnesota

Former Braham basketball standout, ‘American Idol’ contestant accused of murdering wife in Ohio

St. John’s, College of St. Benedict face second student rape allegation in less than a month

Suspect in north Minneapolis double homicide was released from jail hours before killings

Alex Pretti’s journey into a crisis

Alex Pretti’s journey into a crisis

Is it safe to travel to Mexico? What to do if you have a trip planned.

Is it safe to travel to Mexico? What to do if you have a trip planned.

Vikings ‘exploring all possibilities’ at QB as NFL scouting combine gets underway

Vikings ‘exploring all possibilities’ at QB as NFL scouting combine gets underway

Is politics ruining sports? Partisanship simmers after Olympic gold for men’s hockey

Is politics ruining sports? Partisanship simmers after Olympic gold for men’s hockey

Minnesota Madness

Greater Minnesota

Google announces data center near Rochester

Google announces data center near Rochester

Minnesota Duluth hockey pays tribute to beloved ‘Hoagie,’ a fixture on the sidelines for decades

Minnesota Duluth hockey pays tribute to beloved ‘Hoagie,’ a fixture on the sidelines for decades

‘We should not rest’: Some greater Minnesota cities still debating immigration enforcement response

‘We should not rest’: Some greater Minnesota cities still debating immigration enforcement response

Google announces data center near Rochester

Google announces data center near Rochester

Duluth ordered to pay $200,000 over 2024 Tischer Creek fish kill

With a U.S. Senate vote looming on copper-nickel mining, this northern Minnesota town hangs in the balance

Minnesota’s frozen lakes offer respite in late winter, but be careful

Congress might end a ban on mining near the BWCAW. Here’s what to know.

Opinion

Readers Write: Trampling of immigrants’ rights, ICE actions being compared to the Holocaust

Readers Write: Trampling of immigrants’ rights, ICE actions being compared to the Holocaust

Washington: Instead of scrapping skyways, let’s work on getting people in them

Washington: Instead of scrapping skyways, let’s work on getting people in them

Burcum: Feds want Minnesota to cooperate? After you, I say.

Opinion | The line between civilian and military law enforcement is blurring. Congress must act.

Readers Write: Trampling of immigrants’ rights, ICE actions being compared to the Holocaust

Readers Write: Trampling of immigrants’ rights, ICE actions being compared to the Holocaust

Burcum: Feds want Minnesota to cooperate? After you, I say.

Opinion | The line between civilian and military law enforcement is blurring. Congress must act.

Strib Voices

Reusse: Enough of this nonsense. It’s time for the Wild to make a deep Stanley Cup playoff run.

Douglas: It’s been a strange winter for snow extremes

Washington: Instead of scrapping skyways, let’s work on getting people in them

Strib Varsity

Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: Meet seven high achievers in various sports

Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: Meet seven high achievers in various sports

Boys hockey tourney: How to buy tickets, watch online and day-by-day schedule

Boys hockey tourney: How to buy tickets, watch online and day-by-day schedule

No more general admission seating for Class 1A boys hockey state tourney games

No more general admission seating for Class 1A boys hockey state tourney games

Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: Meet seven high achievers in various sports

Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: Meet seven high achievers in various sports

Top 25: As teams drop out, teams still alive in section playoffs move in

10 who can: These talents could lift their girls basketball teams to state

Watch this week: Boys basketball regular season comes to a close

Previews, predictions: Go deep on girls hoops section tournaments

Food & Culture

Martin Short and Steve Martin postpone Minneapolis shows after death of Short’s daughter

Martin Short and Steve Martin postpone Minneapolis shows after death of Short’s daughter

The 13 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

The 13 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Is it safe to travel to Mexico? What to do if you have a trip planned.

Is it safe to travel to Mexico? What to do if you have a trip planned.

Martin Short and Steve Martin postpone Minneapolis shows after death of Short’s daughter

Martin Short and Steve Martin postpone Minneapolis shows after death of Short’s daughter

Asal Bee’s first Minnesota cafe is now open in Burnsville

Our Lady of Guadalupe is serving up comfort food this Lent

Dropkick Murphys to host anti-ICE block party in Minneapolis