Culture
Medcalf: In praise of my mentor, the late Star Tribune reporter Bob Franklin
He gave me my start in journalism, and embodied what it means to be an ally. 
AuthoredMyron Medcalf
AuthoredMyron MedcalfFebruary 21, 2025
Greater Minnesota
ICE moving a series of detainees from rural Minn. to Texas jail
Attorneys say it indicates Minn. is running out of immigrant detention space as the Trump administration pushes for mass deportations, expanded jailing of unauthorized immigrants.
February 21, 2025
Business
Marshall man recounts harrowing tale of surviving Delta Flight 4819
“This is how I’m going to die,” the passenger in 9B thought as the plane slid down the runway and overturned.
February 20, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Murray County Central wants to move to four-day school weeks
The school day would be lengthened by 30 minutes in the effort to save money and retain staff.
February 20, 2025
Mankato
Mankato’s first restaurant week starts Monday, with specials on the menus
Special menus featured at 18 local eateries in an effort to give local eateries a boost during a slow time.
February 17, 2025
News & Politics
Tolkkinen: 65 years ago, city girl met farm boy
When Judy and Bob Schindler married, they blended city and rural sensibilities forged in economic hardship, war, and the optimism of the 1950s. 
AuthoredKaren Tolkkinen
AuthoredKaren TolkkinenFebruary 15, 2025
Mankato
Mankato animal shelter seeks fresh start but needs $300k to regain footing
New leaders at the Blue Earth County Humane Society say they want to regain the public’s trust.
February 13, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Minnesota housing agency sues to keep mobile home park open in Marshall
Schierholz & Associates accused of threatening to shut down the park
February 12, 2025
News & Politics
MnDOT reveals winners of ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest
A nod to our superstar, culture and, of course, our weather.
February 12, 2025
High Schools
Unrivaled rivalries: The 10 most electric high school matchups in Minnesota
Star Tribune readers who double as prep sports fans made their cases for the best grudge matches in the state.
February 12, 2025
Nation
Fort Snelling funeral set for slain Minnesota-raised border agent who ‘embodied service over self’
Burial with full military honors for David Christopher Maland is to be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. The Blue Earth native was killed while on duty in Vermont.
February 10, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Cottonwood woman runs onto frozen lake to save man and dog who fell through
Catie Dahl, a mother of four, held onto the man’s hand until help arrived.
February 6, 2025