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Plus: Minnesota’s largest candy store is moving and growing; the 50th anniversary of the Gay Civil Rights Ordinance celebrated; and more.

Plus: Roseville considering eco-friendly takeout container ordinance; no more bagged milk at Kwik Trip; and more.

The tribes say their traditional way of life has been threatened by mercury that has accumulated in the land and waters.

Plus: Retirements and layoffs cut into Xcel Energy’s fourth-quarter profits; radio DJ Larry “Moon” Thompson dies; Russell Nicolet, the New Billboard King of the Upper Midwest; and more.

2023 brought a flurry of activity in the Minnesota Legislature with a 'bonkers' session but the story this year for MinnPost readers was marijuana.

Plus: Allina Health starts billing $49 for some doctor emails; St. Paul patches the potholes before the snow flies; Brainerd lakes area grocery store employees go on strike; and more.

From "bonkers" to beards to Taylor Swift comparisons, Minnesota political rhetoric in 2023 did not disappoint those of us who care about a good quote.

Plus: International Ice Hockey Federation will mandate neck guards following Adam Johnson's death; Former Hennepin County chief public defender pleads guilty to tax evasion; and more.

An equipment issue at the Prairie Island plant near Red Wing hasn't impacted electric service, but it could lead to higher fuel costs that are passed down to Xcel's customers on their monthly bills.  By Walker Orenstein Star Tribune, NOVEMBER 22, 2023 An equipment problem at Xcel Energy's nuclear power plant near Red Wing has shut…

The red flag law will allow family members, romantic partners, and law enforcement officers to petition a court for an order to seize guns from people deemed to be imminently dangerous.