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Aaron Lavinsky

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Lavinsky previously worked at newspapers in Washington State and Arizona. Lavinsky is a licensed drone pilot and is passionate about the outdoors. He lives in Richfield with his loving girlfriend and cat, Pixel.

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Burnsville first responders mourned

A processional for officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, who were killed on Sunday in a shooting in Burnsville along with paramedic/firefighter Adam Finseth, was held between the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office and the funeral home in Jordan. A vigil for the fallen first responders was also held in the evening outside the Burnsville Police Station.
February 21, 2024

Gallery: All-Metro Sports Awards show at Target Center

The Star Tribune’s sixth annual All-Metro Sports Awards show celebrating outstanding student-athletes and those who support them at Target Center.
November 9, 2023
Incoming Maple Grove juniors with the dance team Olivia Nagel, right, and Aubrianna Brown pose for a photo with Minnesota TImberwolves mascot "Crunch" before the Star Tribune's sixth annual All-Metro Sports Awards show.

Photos: Gophers topple Louisiana 35-24, end losing streak

The Gophers defense tightened up after halftime, while the offense scored three second-half touchdowns.
September 30, 2023

Watch: Super blue moon rises over Lake Harriet in Minneapolis

The second full moon of August — a phenomenon called a "blue moon'' — was also of a rare super variety.
August 31, 2023

Birds of a feather hit the Minnesota State Fair together

Matching outfits sprouted up all over the fairgrounds, by chance and via families hoping to keep track of each other.
August 31, 2023
Sisters Ella, 9, Elizabeth, 7, and Ellison, 3, and their cousins, identical twin brothers Gavin, left, and Isaac, almost two, stand (and sit) near the Mighty Midway Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights, Minn. "We do this often," said the twins' father, Max. "It's always the moms" who plan it.
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Taylor Swift dazzles in first of two Minneapolis performances

It's a Taylor takeover! Swift fans flocked to U.S. Bank Stadium Friday night to watch the pop star's Friday-night concert.
June 24, 2023
Taylor Swift performs Friday, June 23, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

St. Paul Mosque damaged by suspected arson

A St. Paul mosque heavily damaged by fire is a suspected arson, the sixth attack on a Minnesota mosque so far in 2023 amid calls for accountability and increased security for the houses of worship.
May 17, 2023
Mussa Jarso, member of the Tahwid Islamic Center community, speaks with St. Paul Police Deputy Chief Josh Lego near the burned out center Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in St. Paul.

COVID survivor Rick Ulrich reunites with North Memorial nurses

Ulrich returned to North Memorial with his wife Deb and two daughters to bring lunch and thank the healthcare workers he credits for saving his life during his nearly month-long stay in the ICU in late 2020.
May 11, 2023
COVID survivor Rick Ulrich, of Norwood Young America, embraces critical care nurse Holly Vilione Thursday, May 11, 2023, at North Memorial Health Hospital's South Seven Intensive Care Unit in Robbinsdale, Minn. Ulrich returned to North Memorial with his wife Deb and two daughters to bring lunch and thank the healthcare workers he credits for saving his life during his nearly month-long stay in the ICU in late 2020.

St. Croix flood waters looms in Stillwater

Riverfront businesses have had to make due while the St. Croix River hits major flood stage on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
April 26, 2023
Carol Van Valkenburg of Stillwater sipped wine while eating lunch at the bar of the Dock Cafe in Stillwater on Wednesday.

Native Nations Fashion Night

"Northern Lights: A Native Nations Fashion Night" was held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at The Machine Shop in Minneapolis. The event showcased the life ways of the Yup'ik of Alaska and the Great Lakes Woodlands Anishinaabeg.
April 26, 2023
Kimimina Day, 8, stands for a portrait during "Northern Lights: A Native Nations Fashion Night."

Photos: St. Croix rises in Stillwater

Residents and business owners in Stillwater continue to watch the rising St. Croix River on Monday, April 17, 2023.
April 17, 2023
The Lowell Park Gazebo is flooded by the St. Croix River Monday, April 17, 2023 in Stillwater, Minn.
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