We will offer closely studied analyses of a few key races and candidates to help keep voters informed on those who seek to ...

Dotseth’s behavior, whether it was yesterday or years ago, is unacceptable and not fitting for an elected representative of our state,” DFL House Majority Leader Jamie Long said. Dotseth has denied ...

Celeste Koppe of West Central Initiative in Fergus Falls presents at the Run4Rural leadership training program designed for people interested in running for elected office. (David Arntson/For the ...

It’s been almost two years since John Roland died, but his wife, Beverly, shown in October 2022, can’t bring herself to bury his ashes. (Renée Jones Schneider/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

for every student in Minnesota's public and charter schools in Minneapolis in 2023. (Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

A new state requirement calls on schools to test all their faucets within five years and fix any lead levels above what is allowed in bottled water. Some residents want to ditch ranked-choice ...

Maple Grove will leave the Northwest Suburban Conference and join the Lake, home to four of the seven biggest schools in Minnesota. The strength Edina showed in a big victory over Eden Prairie ...

More than 100 conservation groups, hunting clubs, paddlers, trail riders, businesses and government entities have joined a coalition to campaign for a “Yes” vote in November’s election.

Reid Forgrave covers Minnesota and the Upper Midwest for the Star Tribune, particularly focused on long-form storytelling, controversial social and cultural issues, and the shifting politics ...

is in St. Louis County jail facing two misdemeanor charges. The Star Tribune does not name suspects until they are formally charged. The students were uninjured and doing well, according to a news ...

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The decline in kids under age 5 mirrors larger population trends and has long-term implications for everything from schools to kid-friendly amenities.