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Federal agents attempt to push protesters back near the scene of a shooting by a federal agent in north Minneapolis on Jan. 14. (Richard Tsong-Taatarii / The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Federal agents are heavily deploying chemical irritants. What are the health consequences?

January 26, 2026 at 2:32 p.m.

Munitions experts warn that ingredients in grenades and canisters — some of which can be harmful and some less so — fall under proprietary information and can vary by the...

Demonstrators gather outside the Target store at 1 S. State St. in Chicago to protest the company scaling back on diversity programs on June 12, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Target faces serious challenges as CEO’s retirement nears

July 2, 2025 at 2:09 p.m.

Target has been hurt by operational missteps, inflation’s dampening of consumer sentiment and tariff costs. On top of all this, the company has found itself in the crosshairs of America’s...

Ulta and Target have paused expansion of the shop-in-shop partnership to concentrate on improving sales in the current ones. (Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS)

Ulta Beauty pauses expansion of Target locations

April 7, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.

The collaboration has allowed Target to beef up its beauty offerings while also increasing Ulta’s exposure to more customers.

A customer walks by a display of fresh eggs at a grocery store on Sept. 25, 2024, in San Anselmo, California. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, egg prices have surged more than 28% in August largely due to avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu. Nearly 101 million birds have been affected by bird flu since 2022 which has significantly lowered the number of eggs being produced. (Justin Sullivan/Getty)

As bird flu increases, officials add biosecurity requirement for farmers looking for reimbursement

January 2, 2025 at 2:02 p.m.

Federal officials are cracking down on poultry operations looking for taxpayer relief from bird flu losses and will now require a biosecurity audit before insuring birds against future avian influenza...

One of Red Wing' s high points is the spectacular river views.

3 Midwest destinations that could cap off a quick road trip this fall

October 4, 2021 at 9:29 p.m.

You don't need to drive far to find quirky and desirable destinations for fall weekend getaways that are sprinkled throughout the upper Midwest. Take a look: Relishing Red Wing One...

We've all enjoyed the convenience and comfort of the elastic waist band over the last year.

Forgotten how to get dressed up during the pandemic? A guide to the basics

May 27, 2021 at 5:12 p.m.

Vaccination rates are going up, mask mandates are slipping away, and our lives are gradually returning to normal. That means we may be returning to the office. Or even going...

Galesburg man who livestreamed riot trip to Minneapolis and was arrested in Chicago pleads guilty to arson charge

April 8, 2021 at 4:26 p.m.

A Galesburg man who livestreamed his riot trip to Minneapolis last summer, including filming a portion of his role in burning down a Sprint store, pleaded guilty in Minnesota U.S....

In October, federal wildlife officials announced they were delisting the wolf, removing endangered species protections.

Why is Minnesota the only mainland state with an abundance of wolves?

December 4, 2020 at 8:26 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS — Long after wild wolves were wiped out of every other state in the "Lower 48," dozens of wolf packs were somehow able to hang on and survive in...

Kenny Turck in his garden near Litchfield, Minnesota, on August 13, 2020.

A social worker uses gardening to help youth heal from trauma

December 2, 2020 at 11:50 p.m.

The decades may have helped the wound to close over, but you can still feel the hurt under his words. Gardener and social worker Kenny Turck was in grade school...

This is a traditional Manhattan with a Virginian twist. An Appalachian Manhattan is made using whiskey from Boar Creek, a popular distillery in Virginia, mixed with vermouth, a few dashes of bitters and an orange peel and cherries for garnish.

5 small-batch cocktails to toast the holidays even if you aren’t gathering

December 1, 2020 at 8:37 p.m.

No matter the size of your holiday guest list, don't forget to put drinks on the menu. Whether your turkey is served on a table for two, or your pandemic...

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