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The idea of sipping martinis while browsing for toothpaste at Target was fun while it lasted—but alas, it’s too good to be true.

Minnesota House Democrats promise to deploy "all parliamentary tactics available" if Republicans fail to honor a power-sharing agreement.
Health experts believe the spike is driven by a newly emerging strain of norovirus, leaving most people without immunity.
These major employers provide thousands of jobs across the state and are key drivers of Minnesota's economy, fueling growth and innovation.
Between 2019 and 2020, the Burnsville man defrauded a California-based company of around $1.2 million, according to prosecutors.
The No. 7 seed Green Bay Packers are headed for a rematch in the playoffs with a familiar foe in the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Minnesota Vikings (14-3) are heading to the City of Angels to take on the Los Angeles Rams (10-7) in the NFC Wild Card Round.
The NFC North title race is reaching a thrilling climax, as the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions face off in a high-stakes finale.
Transportation and material moving occupations in Minnesota experienced the highest number of fatalities in 2023, according to new data.
The Minnesota Gophers are gearing up for their first-ever appearance in the Duke's Mayo Bowl on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
U-Haul determines its rankings based on each state’s net gain or loss of one-way equipment from customer transactions throughout the year.
Minnesota rose two spots as its thriving suburban hubs and picturesque northern towns continue to draw new residents.
A Maplewood man admitted to killing and dismembering two women, hiding remains in coolers; he faces maximum sentences for each crime.
Milwaukee shattered the previous warmest year on record, which was set just last year in 2023.
The Twin Cities broke the previous record set in 2012, while St. Cloud shattered a record that had stood since 1931—nearly a century ago.
Metro Transit is rolling out a major overhaul of its fare system to make public transit more affordable and convenient for riders.
This marks the second consecutive year the race has been impacted by warm weather.
The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a involving a bus crash that left a kindergardener dead Thursday morning.
While a larger Xcel Energy rate hike awaits approval, a smaller increase took effect on Jan. 1.
A burst of arctic air is expected to sweep across the Milwaukee area starting Friday when temperatures will drop to the single digits.