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Before the Black Dahlia murder made her a true-crime obsession, Elizabeth Short was a real person. A new book tries to separate truth from myth, but can't help fixating on the killer, Sarah Weinman writes:
The Woman Who Became the Black Dahlia
Before her murder made her a true-crime obsession, Elizabeth Short was a real person. A new book tries to separate truth from myth in the infamous case.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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“Behind the violence in Minneapolis—captured in so many chilling photographs in recent weeks—is a different reality: a meticulous urban choreography of civic protest,” Robert Worth reports from the city.

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January 27, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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Staff writer Adam Serwer reports from Minneapolis, speaking with Hanna Rosin about his perspective on the showdown in Minnesota and the remarkable level of activism on the ground. Listen here:
Another Death in Minneapolis
After killing another American, federal officials again offer an explanation that appears to be directly contradicted by available evidence.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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Minneapolis residents aren’t just pushing back against Trump’s crackdown—they’re undercutting MAGA’s core philosophy, Adam Serwer argues.
How Minnesotans Faced Down MAGA
The pushback against ICE exposed a series of mistaken assumptions.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:59 AM
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Policing an armed society requires a commitment to transparency and accountability, Barry Friedman and Brandon del Pozo argue, and “in this regard, ICE and the federal government have failed dismally.”
ICE Is Failing the Legitimacy Test
America’s most fundamental values are at risk
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January 27, 2026 at 4:15 AM
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High-tech manufacturing keeps Minnesota on the cutting edge while creating the jobs that make us a top place to live and work.

Great to check out the floor at Rolls-Royce Solutions and hear about their continued investment in Mankato.
November 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Donald Trump is AGAIN suing to avoid sending food to hungry children and seniors.
November 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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The lengths Trump will go to keep Americans hungry knows no bounds.

apnews.com/article/snap...
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.
apnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Kicked off the deer hunting season in Cannon Falls this morning.

Good luck to everyone sharing in this time-honored Minnesota tradition!
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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We will not let Minnesotans go hungry.
November 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Making Minnesota the best state to raise a family means focusing on affordability and addressing barriers to owning a home.

We’ve made the largest investment in housing in state history and today, we rank as the top state for young homebuyers.
November 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Today marks 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald and her crew of 29 sank during a violent storm on Lake Superior.

In Minnesota, we continue to honor their legacy.

www.startribune.com/ss-edmund-fi...
Washington: 50 years after Edmund Fitzgerald wreck, story endures despite ballad’s myths
Gordon Lightfoot’s song both preserved and distorted the doomed ship’s history, Robin Washington writes.
www.startribune.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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We are eternally grateful to the nearly 300,000 Minnesota veterans who stood up to defend our freedoms here at home.

The State of Minnesota will continue to thank those that raised their hand by continuing to provide the care, services, and community they need to thrive.
November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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I just issued an executive order to develop a veteran food pantry network to provide food support for veterans, service members, and their families.

Regardless of what happens at the federal level, Minnesota remains committed to providing for those who protect our freedom.
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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This incredible team is going to make paid family leave a reality for all Minnesota families starting January 1.

Grateful for their work to make sure Minnesotans get the time off they deserve – whether it be for an illness, a new baby, or a family member in need.
November 13, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Grateful to hear that the injured Cass County Deputy is expected to make a full recovery.

Minnesota is with you.

www.fox9.com/news/cass-co...
Cass County sheriff’s deputy shot in Walker released from hospital
Authorities say a sheriff’s deputy injured in a shooting Sunday night in Walker has been released from the hospital.
www.fox9.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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Farming is a tough job, and Trump isn’t making it any easier by cutting off opportunity for the folks who feed, fuel, and clothe our world.

Just listen to these family farmers:

“You don’t think your president is going to be the one making things complicated for your business.”
November 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Nearly a million K-12 students in Minnesota rely on funding from the Department of Education.

Trump’s billionaire-led administration is slashing resources for students in rural communities, low-income families, and those who need special education. Minnesota will fight back.
The clock is ticking...
November 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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At least 4,900 Minnesotans are at risk of being pushed to the streets because of Trump’s cuts to housing - children, seniors, veterans.

In Minnesota, we’ll do everything we can to stand up for our neighbors in need, but this decision will be devastating.

www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/a...
'A drastic cut': New HUD rules affect 1,600 beds for homeless in Northeastern Minnesota
Last week, the Trump administration said only 30% of the national Continuum of Care program’s $3.9 billion can be used for permanent housing, down from approximately 90% this year.
www.duluthnewstribune.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Minnesotans are good neighbors - we want to see our vibrant nonprofits thrive.

Find a good cause for Give to the Max Day and let’s keep up our ranking as one of the most generous states!

GiveMN.org
It is GTMD25! Give now to support Minnesota nonprofits.
Give to the Max Day November 20. Find Minnesota causes fast, explore matching grants, and make a gift—every gift moves Minnesota forward.
GiveMN.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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It’s not surprising that the President has chosen to broadly target an entire community. This is what he does to change the subject.

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President Trump says he will terminate the Temporary Protected Status program for Somalis in Minnesota
On Friday night, President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account that he would be terminating, effective immediately, the Temporary Protected Status program for Somalis in Minnesota.
kstp.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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Minnesotans - make a plan and drive safe during the first big storm of the season!

www.fox9.com/news/mn-weat...
MN school closings: Winter storm closing schools early on Tuesday
Our first storm of the winter season is already starting to hit northern Minnesota, and it’s causing some schools to close early on Tuesday.
www.fox9.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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We are monitoring the situation in St. Paul and working to understand what unfolded. We received no heads up from federal authorities on this operation.

While we are always willing to work together on public safety, that is clearly not what this chaotic situation was about.
November 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Minnesota has the best birds in the world.
November 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Happy Hmong New Year, Minnesota! Wishing everyone good health, good fortune, and prosperity as we head into a new year.
November 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM