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Bedroom set that launched a furniture empire returns to its southern Minnesota roots
Seventy years after the Joyces acquired the set, their children have given it back to Tuohy Furniture for display at the corporate offices in Chatfield, Minn.
December 22, 2023
Hmong American activist, comedian from Twin Cities killed in Colombia
Tou Ger Xiong was killed while on a trip to Medellín after kidnappers demanded $2,000 in ransom from his family.
December 13, 2023
Northern Minnesota power co-op suing couple who allegedly stole electricity for bitcoin operation
The civil suit, filed in Lake of the Woods County District Court, claims a Roseau, Minn., man diverted electricity from a nearby line to power his cryptocurrency farms.
December 7, 2023
Cougar living in Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis, city, DNR warn
Minneapolis and the DNR confirmed the presence of a cougar around the 1700 block of Logan Avenue S., and warned residents to be careful.
December 5, 2023
Northern lights might be visible across Minnesota tonight. Here's where best to see them.
The National Weather Service is predicting clear skies through most of the state, creating optimal conditions for viewing the natural light display.
November 30, 2023
Como Zoo seeking $22 million in state bonding for new Big Cat Habitat
The project would include designing new habitats for the exhibit's lions and tigers and more, including public spaces to offer visitors closer views of the animals.
November 24, 2023
![Tsar in the tiger enclosure Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at The Como Zoo in St. Paul, Minn. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • carlos.gonzalez@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/FCBIMT24X6OBRKUWPEBFBBAIWI.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Long-awaited demolition begins at Lake Street Kmart site
The city's plan to tear down the building was accelerated by the fire that broke out Oct. 20.
November 15, 2023
![Demolition began at the Kmart on Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minn. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/WP6KOTKUJIE6A3BYZFGIZT4BDI.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Graffiti artists, students bring 36th Av. S. bridge mural to life in Minneapolis
The project is a collaboration of volunteers, artists and students from Hiawatha Collegiate High School.
October 30, 2023
Reopening of delayed 3rd Avenue Bridge a cause for celebration
Traffic returns to historic downtown bridge comes months before Stone Arch Bridge's closure next spring.
October 24, 2023
Minn. overdose deaths plateau in 2022 after years of increases
Fentanyl — a drug 50 times more potent than heroin — was involved in over 90% of all opioid-related deaths in 2022.
October 19, 2023
Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota approaching peak fall colors
While much of the color in northern Minnesota is past peak, many places in the central and southern parts of the state will reach peak in the coming weeks.
October 12, 2023
Bethel students work with Guatemalans to produce documentary on hardships of immigration
The documentary, "Border of Dreams," will premiere Thursday evening at Bethel University.
October 12, 2023
