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Health

Pain patients flooding into Minn. medical marijuana program

Minnesotans seeking pain relief have quickly become the second-largest group of patients in the state’s medical marijuana program, even though they became eligible just one ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 9:36 am

Minnesota State Fair

State Fair closes after a run of good weather, big attendance

The final day at the Minnesota State Fair on Monday was just the way it has been for the last 12 days: packed with people. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 9:29 am

RSS General

Immigrants advocate to change green cards

Nikhil Vitkar, a Twin Cities software engineer, believes there is an easy fix for the long waits he and other Indian professionals have faced to ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 9:27 am

Health

Obesity rates drop in Minn.; One of just four states nationally

Minnesota was one of just four states to post a drop in adult obesity rates last year, according to a new report that hints that ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, September 2, 2016 9:19 am

Business

Minn. health plan shoppers brace for premium jumps

Three years ago, premiums generated from state residents who buy health insurance on their own exceeded claims for medical care by nearly $130 million. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, September 1, 2016 10:21 am

News

Minn. Supreme Court blocks $15 minimum wage, police insurance from Minneapolis’ ballot

Minneapolis voters will not weigh in this November on whether the city should raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour, following a ruling issued ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, September 1, 2016 9:59 am

Guest Columns

Where are the hard questions about health care?

Namechecks of a current and former speaker of the U.S. House cropped surprisingly often during a recent debate in Minnesota’s Third Congressional District. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, September 1, 2016 9:14 am

RSS General

Paisley Park museum is a perfect tribute to Prince

One of Prince’s last goals will come to pass after all. His home and studio complex, Paisley Park, will open as a museum in October, ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 8:39 am

Editorials

Others’ Opinion: Criticize QB over protest, but be civil

Minneapolis Star Tribune Distributed by Tribune Content Agency An NFL quarterback’s recent sideline protest is a reminder that for all of the beauty of the ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 9:06 am

Minnesota State Fair

Prince trumps Donald as Minnesota State Fair crop art king

When it comes to crop art at the Minnesota State Fair, the race wasn’t between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. It was between Trump and ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 8:22 am

Minnesota State Fair

4-H skills, traditions remain a Minnesota State Fair mainstay

By Liz Sawyer Minneapolis Star Tribune Long before sunrise Wednesday, a parade of trailers snaked through the Minnesota State Fairgrounds to deliver another year’s worth ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 8:19 am

Agriculture

Corn mazes, hayrides and Oktoberfests kick state’s fall tourism into high gear

Corn maze season is coming, the one time of year when you can tell people to get lost without sounding rude. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 8:10 am

Business

Minneapolis minimum wage ruling could have a big effect

MINNEAPOLIS — When the Minnesota Supreme Court considers an appeal from the city of Minneapolis on Tuesday over a minimum-wage proposal, its decision could have ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Monday, August 29, 2016 10:20 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Woman gets prison for stealing $500K from nonprofits

By Paul Walsh Minneapolis Star Tribune One year and one day in prison is the sentence for a St. Paul woman who stole nearly $500,000 ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, August 26, 2016 10:40 am

Health

EpiPen manufacturer says it will offer new discounts

WASHINGTON — Mylan, the embattled drug company whose price hikes of an anti-allergy product sparked calls for a government investigation and a congressional hearing has ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, August 26, 2016 10:38 am

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