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Public Record Media says the state has violated Minnesota public data law by refusing to turn over data related to an after-action report after more than two years.
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Minnesota schools are starting a new year, but will the students show up for class?
Attendance dropped during the pandemic and a concerning percentage of students still miss too many days of school. Districts are trying to find out why, and how to help.
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An attack on free speech, or on a cybercriminal?
Phil Morris on behalf of the Minnesota Star Tribune Editorial Board
Considering the arrest of Telegram’s founder in France and why it matters here at home.
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As office tenants move out, Madison Equities fires back at St. Paul officials for downtown crime
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![The shadows of bicycle riders and trees were cast on the pavement along W. River Pkwy.] JIM GEHRZ • james.gehrz@startribune.com /Minneapolis, MN / April 1, 2016 3:30 PM - BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Waiting to put the pedal to the Gold Medal….. The MSP Kickoff Ride 2016 for the 30 Days of Biking happens Saturday. April is the month where people are encouraged to ride their bikes every day of the month. The 11 am, folks will be gathered at Gold Medal Park, and then bike through the Twin Cities, and end with festivities later.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/6DB4PYLSVD355CAYKWMCFVXZCA.jpg?&w=80&ar=1:1&fit=crop)