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Nick Perbix notched an assist as the U.S. lost to Slovakia after a shootout in the quarterfinal round.

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Nick Perbix notched an assist as the U.S. lost to Slovakia after a shootout in the quarterfinal round.

Maple Grove native Brock Faber racked up almost 26 minutes on the ice as the U.S. fell to a 3-2 loss to Slovakia after a shootout.
Stillwater native Noah Cates racked up almost 15 minutes on the ice as the U.S. fell to a 3-2 loss to Slovakia after a shootout.
New congressional maps released Tuesday split Stillwater Township between the Fourth District and the Eighth District.
New congressional maps released Tuesday include changes that move some Woodbury residents into new districts.
Sweet Science Ice Cream’s dragon fruit lemonade sorbet recently got a shoutout from a Star Tribune food writer.
Morgan Turner, a former soccer star at Wayzata High School, was the fourth player signed by the new women's soccer team.
Makenzie Langdok, a 2017 graduate of St. Michael-Albertville High School, was the third player signed by the new women’s soccer team.
South View Assistant Principal Tami Jo Cook will serve on the National Education Leaders Network, a think tank for the Special Olympics.
Construction on the $505 million Gold Line project is expected to start later this year.
The new store is set to host daily drawings, tastings and events throughout February.
Peterson, who is a free agent, was suspended from the NFL in 2014 after pleading no-contest to misdemeanor reckless assault on his son.
District officials are "strongly" recommending students and staff continue to wear masks next week after the mandate is lifted.
Thursday’s COVID-19 outbreak list included 21 Wright County schools, 11 more than last week.
Thursday’s COVID-19 outbreak list included 24 Washington County schools, almost three times as many as last week.
District officials are “strongly” recommending students and staff continue to wear masks next week, but they are no longer required.
Thursday’s COVID-19 outbreak list included 24 Washington County schools, almost three times as many as last week.
Thursday’s COVID-19 outbreak list included 107 Hennepin County schools, 44 more than last week.
Thursday’s COVID-19 outbreak list included 107 Hennepin County schools, 44 more than last week.
The Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs honored the learning center Feb. 4 with its School of the Year award.