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The funding will be used to restore 5 acres of land on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis.

Florian Chmielewski, a Minnesota polka legend and former state senator, has died at 97, leaving behind a legacy spanning six generations of family musicians

Some Jewish students at the University of Minnesota say they do not feel safe on campus amid ongoing protests over the war in Gaza.

Crowds larger than expected in inaugural season of women’s hockey league. “I was hoping we’d get 3,000 each game,” said Natalie Darwitz, PWHL Minnesota general manager. “I was thinking I’d be really, really happy if that happened.”

Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber discuss “Keith Haring: Art Is for Everybody” at the Walker Art Center, highlighting Haring’s unique blend of graffiti and high culture, iconic collaborations and his enduring influence.

Kathryn Haddad, a writer and community organizer in Minnesota, has significantly influenced the local art scene by fostering a supportive environment for Middle Eastern and North African artists.

Content Bookstore owner Jessica Peterson White recommends “Marytyr!” by Kaveh Akbar, telling of an Iranian-American’s poignant journey through addiction, grief and self-discovery.

The Fond du lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has received a $350,000 planning grant from the federal infrastructure law to help restore land on the tip of Wisconsin Point, the gateway to the Duluth-Superior harbor.

Donald Trump has promised big plans for recruiting voters in Black, Latino and Asian communities. But five months before the first general election votes are cast, the former president's campaign has little apparent organization to show for those ambitions.

The militant group says it's examining the latest Israeli suggestions for a cease-fire in Gaza, seven months into the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.