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Minnesota's legislative pay ballot question

There's an amendment to the state constitution on the ballot this year. Here's what you need to know about it.

By Briana Bierschbach | 10:11 am

At issue: Should Minnesota legislators set their own salaries, or should an independent group decide how much lawmakers get paid?

True Grit: Kevin Garnett, the greatest Timberwolf who ever lived, passes the bat
Sports

True Grit: Kevin Garnett, the greatest Timberwolf who ever lived, passes the baton

By Britt Robson | 12:28 pm
David Robinson
Sports

What a St. Paul nonprofit, a Minneapolis law firm, and Jackie Robinson's youngest son have to do with one another

By Pat Borzi | 11:01 am
New Americans

In their own words: After collecting its 200th story, U of M center to expand ‘Immigrant Stories’ initiative across country

By Gregg Aamot | 08:35 am
Debate moderator Lester Holt
Media

What should viewers expect from Clinton-Trump debate moderator Lester Holt?

By Brian Lambert | 08:54 am
Community Voices

The Twin Cities transit system is seriously off track

By Steven Dornfeld | 08:00 am
Lincoln-Douglas Senate debate
Eric Black Ink

A little perspective on debates and the American attention span

By Eric Black | 09:39 am
Second Opinion

Wearable fitness trackers may not help with weight loss, study finds

By Susan Perry | 10:16 am

After two years, people in the self-monitoring “arm” of the study had sustained a greater weight loss, on average, than those using fitness trackers.

Long a holdout, St. Paul looks to extend weekday liquor store hours
Politics & Policy

St. Paul gone wild: city looks to extend weekday liquor store hours

By Peter Callaghan | 09/23/16

The city is proposing to let liquor stores stay open until 10 p.m. during the week, the same as almost every surrounding community.

Survey finds many barriers for Oromo in Minnesota
Community Sketchbook

A growing Oromo community struggles for visibility in Minnesota

By Kristoffer Tigue | 09/23/16

Many Oromo living in Minnesota feel that their culture and history isn’t known or understood by the rest of the state’s population.

Gov. Mark Dayton
Party Politics

Prickly, principled and popular: Mark Dayton and Arne Carlson have a lot in common

By Cyndy Brucato | 09/23/16

As with Carlson, voters seem to like and respect Dayton, even they don’t always agree with him.

Community Voices

Ski-U-Mah! How I found my school spirit

By Daniel Eckberg | 09/23/16

While always an enthusiastic two-hand-touch participant, an avid NFL fan, and a die-hard supporter of my high school team, I never cared too much for the college game.

activists working to reduce tensions in St. Cloud brace for 'a long winter'
New Americans

In wake of attack, activists working to reduce tensions in St. Cloud brace for 'a long winter'

By Ibrahim Hirsi | 09/23/16

Through protests and online engagement, #UniteCloud has become known for its fights against anti-Muslim activities throughout central Minnesota. 

The Glean

The Glean

KSTP poll finds Clinton up seven points in Minnesota

By MinnPost staff | 12:39 pm

Plus: Allina CEO’s position on nurses’ strike; fired Wells Fargo employees sue over sales quotas; the mysterious allure of Paul Bunyan; and more.

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New Americans

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The Twin Cities transit system is seriously off track
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Wearable fitness trackers may not help with weight loss, study finds
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