John Reinan
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Minnesota sees historic drop in child poverty
Child poverty has dropped by historic proportions in Minnesota and across the nation over the past 30 years, newly released U.S. Census numbers show. It's a trend that some state social service leaders credit to welfare work requirements and a strong social safety net of programs they caution need to be saved for the future. In Minnesota, 4.6% of children lived in poverty in 2020, compared with… → Read More
Austin celebration to rekindle fond memories of bygone teen club
The Tower was a hot spot for southern Minnesota teens in the '50s and '60s. → Read More
Huge liquor tab: Excessive drinking costs Minnesota $8 billion a year
Study by Health Department researchers tallied the costs of problem drinking in the state. → Read More
Aitkin County jury finds for pharmacist who declined to fill birth control prescription
The Aitkin County jury awarded $25,000 for emotional harm to the woman who was denied a morning-after pill. → Read More
'I was asking to be excused,' Minnesota pharmacist testifies in contraception trial
George Badeaux said he tried to walk the line between his religious beliefs and his medical duties. → Read More
A returning son creates an artful amenity for his Minnesota hometown
Art in Motion attracts Stearns County locals as well as cyclists on the Lake Wobegon Trail. → Read More
Minnesota appeals court upholds $1.5 million award for care of miniature ponies
A Sherburn, Minn., veterinarian cared for more than 70 ponies after authorities removed them from a breeder's farm. → Read More
Venting on Facebook costs angry Minnesota beekeeper $370,000
A judge ruled that his posts libeled a couple who sold him bees that later died. → Read More
Lake Minnetonka wakesurfing stirs controversy and debate over proposed restrictions
Opponents call for banning wakesurfing within 700 feet of shore while advocates say more education is the answer. → Read More
Minnesota senior bakers are building a community 20,000 cookies at a time
In Eagle Bend, Minn., senior volunteers bake good cookies that do good. → Read More
Shooting victim: 'My God — are we going to die here?'
Victims of Buffalo, Minn., shooting attack testify as alleged killer hides his face. → Read More
Jury selection in Buffalo clinic attack is painstaking, time-consuming and fascinating
Judge, attorneys are spending up to an hour quizzing each prospective juror, one at a time. → Read More
Teen accused of killing Wisconsin girl had a chaotic start in life
Custody battle, father's prison time colored the 14-year-old's experiences. → Read More
Rochester neighbors want woman to tear down her half-built dream home
A divorce halted construction on a couple's dream home. Neighbors call it a dangerous eyesore and want it torn down. → Read More
Suspected Duluth killer confessed to killing family in social media post
He posted a confession and apology before allegedly taking 5 lives, including his own. → Read More
5 people found dead in Duluth home after police asked to make check
Police found the bodies after a welfare check call and said the victims were related. Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken called the scene an "unimaginable tragedy." → Read More
Man dies in Hugo house fire
Follow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and beyond. → Read More
Bloomington man struck by vehicle, dies
According to police, witnesses said the victim was pulling a trailer and got out of his vehicle to retrieve some items that had fallen before he was hit. → Read More
Tears, anger at latest township meeting over Kanabec County road
Hillman Township board says it will not drop its appeal despite passing a resolution to do so. → Read More
Minnesotans with Ukrainian ties watch Russian invasion with horror
Many are in regular contact with relatives and loved ones in Ukraine, and they feel keenly the pain of what's happening in the country. → Read More