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OPINION: This graduation season, the atmosphere of celebration on college campuses across the state is tinged with anxiety. Gen Z isn’t anti-technology ― they already know how to use AI to speed up mundane tasks. But many are deeply skeptical.

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Reporting by @haleytaylorschlitz. Video by Noor Adwan/The Minnesota Star Tribune

The pick is in for the 2028 NFL Draft, and it’s the Twin Cities and the Vikings that will play host.

The NFL has increasingly marketed the draft as a marquee league event, and began moving it to different host cities in 2015 after 50 years across various venues in New York City.

This year’s draft, held in Pittsburgh outside the Steelers’ stadium and at nearby parks, attracted a record crowd of 805,000 throughout the three-day event. Detroit held the previous record with 775,000 attendees.

U.S. Bank Stadium is expected to be the anchor venue for the 2028 draft. But draft-related events will also take place in St. Paul, at the Mall of America and in Eagan at the Vikings Lakes development in Eagan, which includes TCO Performance Center and the Omni Vikings Lakes Hotel.

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Reporting by Emily Leiker, photo by Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune

In Menahga, a tight-knit religious community and rising exemptions have pushed vaccination rates far below herd immunity, raising concerns about a potential outbreak.

Swipe through to learn more and comment 'read' for a link to the full report by Kim Hyatt.

Photos: Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune. Graphic: Yuqing Liu/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

In Menahga, a tight-knit religious community and rising exemptions have pushed vaccination rates far below herd immunity, raising concerns about a potential outbreak.

Swipe through to learn more and comment 'read' for a link to the full report by Kim Hyatt.

Photos: Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune. Graphic: Yuqing Liu/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

In Menahga, a tight-knit religious community and rising exemptions have pushed vaccination rates far below herd immunity, raising concerns about a potential outbreak.

Swipe through to learn more and comment 'read' for a link to the full report by Kim Hyatt.

Photos: Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune. Graphic: Yuqing Liu/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

In Menahga, a tight-knit religious community and rising exemptions have pushed vaccination rates far below herd immunity, raising concerns about a potential outbreak.

Swipe through to learn more and comment 'read' for a link to the full report by Kim Hyatt.

Photos: Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune. Graphic: Yuqing Liu/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

In Menahga, a tight-knit religious community and rising exemptions have pushed vaccination rates far below herd immunity, raising concerns about a potential outbreak.

Swipe through to learn more and comment 'read' for a link to the full report by Kim Hyatt.

Photos: Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune. Graphic: Yuqing Liu/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

In Menahga, a tight-knit religious community and rising exemptions have pushed vaccination rates far below herd immunity, raising concerns about a potential outbreak.

Swipe through to learn more and comment 'read' for a link to the full report by Kim Hyatt.

Photos: Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune. Graphic: Yuqing Liu/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

In Menahga, a tight-knit religious community and rising exemptions have pushed vaccination rates far below herd immunity, raising concerns about a potential outbreak.

Swipe through to learn more and comment 'read' for a link to the full report by Kim Hyatt.

Photos: Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune. Graphic: Yuqing Liu/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Two wildfires in northern Minnesota continued to burn Monday. Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday declared a peacetime emergency and activated the National Guard to support ongoing wildfire response efforts.

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Maps by Mark Boswell/The Minnesota Star Tribune

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From travel teams to rising costs, youth sports have transformed family life. We’re reporting on the impact in Minnesota — and want to hear from parents, athletes and coaches. Read the full column by @laurayuenreports and share your thoughts by tapping the link in our bio.

Video and photos: Minnesota Star Tribune Staff

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office issued a nationwide arrest warrant on Monday for the ICE agent who allegedly shot a Venezuelan immigrant in north Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge and then lied about the circumstances that led to the shooting.

Christian J. Castro, 52, was charged in Hennepin County District Court with four counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and one count of falsely reporting a crime. The shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis on Jan. 14 came one week after ICE agent Jonathan Ross killed Renee Good and set off another wave of intense protests amid the largest immigration enforcement action in United States history.

Sosa-Celis and his roommate, Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna, were initially charged with assaulting a federal officer as Trump administration officials widely publicized their mug shots and former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called their alleged crime an act of “attempted murder.” The charges were later dropped when video evidence directly contradicted the story given by federal officers.

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The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office issued a nationwide arrest warrant on Monday for the ICE agent who allegedly shot a Venezuelan immigrant in north Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge and then lied about the circumstances that led to the shooting.

Christian J. Castro, 52, was charged in Hennepin County District Court with four counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and one count of falsely reporting a crime. The shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis on Jan. 14 came one week after ICE agent Jonathan Ross killed Renee Good and set off another wave of intense protests amid the largest immigration enforcement action in United States history.

Sosa-Celis and his roommate, Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna, were initially charged with assaulting a federal officer as Trump administration officials widely publicized their mug shots and former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called their alleged crime an act of “attempted murder.” The charges were later dropped when video evidence directly contradicted the story given by federal officers.

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Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up their 2026 session on Sunday with an agreement that includes significant investments in infrastructure and HCMC as well as tax relief and fraud prevention measures.

For the second year in a row, lawmakers managed to pass proposals through the most closely divided Legislature in state history. Swipe through for a look at what did and didn’t pass this year and see more details in the full report by Ryan Faircloth, Nathaniel Minor, Walker Orenstein and Allison Kite.

Photo: Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up their 2026 session on Sunday with an agreement that includes significant investments in infrastructure and HCMC as well as tax relief and fraud prevention measures.

For the second year in a row, lawmakers managed to pass proposals through the most closely divided Legislature in state history. Swipe through for a look at what did and didn’t pass this year and see more details in the full report by Ryan Faircloth, Nathaniel Minor, Walker Orenstein and Allison Kite.

Photo: Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up their 2026 session on Sunday with an agreement that includes significant investments in infrastructure and HCMC as well as tax relief and fraud prevention measures.

For the second year in a row, lawmakers managed to pass proposals through the most closely divided Legislature in state history. Swipe through for a look at what did and didn’t pass this year and see more details in the full report by Ryan Faircloth, Nathaniel Minor, Walker Orenstein and Allison Kite.

Photo: Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up their 2026 session on Sunday with an agreement that includes significant investments in infrastructure and HCMC as well as tax relief and fraud prevention measures.

For the second year in a row, lawmakers managed to pass proposals through the most closely divided Legislature in state history. Swipe through for a look at what did and didn’t pass this year and see more details in the full report by Ryan Faircloth, Nathaniel Minor, Walker Orenstein and Allison Kite.

Photo: Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up their 2026 session on Sunday with an agreement that includes significant investments in infrastructure and HCMC as well as tax relief and fraud prevention measures.

For the second year in a row, lawmakers managed to pass proposals through the most closely divided Legislature in state history. Swipe through for a look at what did and didn’t pass this year and see more details in the full report by Ryan Faircloth, Nathaniel Minor, Walker Orenstein and Allison Kite.

Photo: Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up their 2026 session on Sunday with an agreement that includes significant investments in infrastructure and HCMC as well as tax relief and fraud prevention measures.

For the second year in a row, lawmakers managed to pass proposals through the most closely divided Legislature in state history. Swipe through for a look at what did and didn’t pass this year and see more details in the full report by Ryan Faircloth, Nathaniel Minor, Walker Orenstein and Allison Kite.

Photo: Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up their 2026 session on Sunday with an agreement that includes significant investments in infrastructure and HCMC as well as tax relief and fraud prevention measures.

For the second year in a row, lawmakers managed to pass proposals through the most closely divided Legislature in state history. Swipe through for a look at what did and didn’t pass this year and see more details in the full report by Ryan Faircloth, Nathaniel Minor, Walker Orenstein and Allison Kite.

Photo: Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up their 2026 session on Sunday with an agreement that includes significant investments in infrastructure and HCMC as well as tax relief and fraud prevention measures.

For the second year in a row, lawmakers managed to pass proposals through the most closely divided Legislature in state history. Swipe through for a look at what did and didn’t pass this year and see more details in the full report by Ryan Faircloth, Nathaniel Minor, Walker Orenstein and Allison Kite.

Photo: Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up their 2026 session on Sunday with an agreement that includes significant investments in infrastructure and HCMC as well as tax relief and fraud prevention measures.

For the second year in a row, lawmakers managed to pass proposals through the most closely divided Legislature in state history. Swipe through for a look at what did and didn’t pass this year and see more details in the full report by Ryan Faircloth, Nathaniel Minor, Walker Orenstein and Allison Kite.

Photo: Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up their 2026 session on Sunday with an agreement that includes significant investments in infrastructure and HCMC as well as tax relief and fraud prevention measures.

For the second year in a row, lawmakers managed to pass proposals through the most closely divided Legislature in state history. Swipe through for a look at what did and didn’t pass this year and see more details in the full report by Ryan Faircloth, Nathaniel Minor, Walker Orenstein and Allison Kite.

Photo: Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up their 2026 session on Sunday with an agreement that includes significant investments in infrastructure and HCMC as well as tax relief and fraud prevention measures.

For the second year in a row, lawmakers managed to pass proposals through the most closely divided Legislature in state history. Swipe through for a look at what did and didn’t pass this year and see more details in the full report by Ryan Faircloth, Nathaniel Minor, Walker Orenstein and Allison Kite.

Photo: Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune.

One of the hottest issues in high school sports right now is student athletes who transfer from school to school. Columnist Chip Scoggins digs into what’s going on, what rules ARE being broken and HE asks – is the current system fair?

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Officials are investigating a cause of the Stewart Trail Fire, which was detected Friday near Betty’s Pies and has reportedly burned several structures.

The fire is one of more than a dozen that sprang up throughout the Arrowhead region Friday during windy, tinder-dry and hot weather.

Tap the link in our bio to read the latest updates from Jana Hollingsworth.

Video provided by Jessica Maroto.

🗣️🧐 The Land of 10,000 Lakes can seem like it has nearly as many names of notable people, places and things that Minnesotans struggle to pronounce. But saying a name correctly can show respect and foster a sense of connection.

We created an interactive quiz that will test (and teach) how some notable Minnesotan people, places and things are pronounced! Comment QUIZ for a free link to test your skills 🤓

Correction: it should be Kate Beane with an e! Our copy editors are all shaking their heads at me :(

🎥: Rachel Hutton & @abbyisntcrabby

Days of tension over stalled gun safety legislation in the Minnesota House erupted into yelling matches, with Democrats taking over the chamber and demanding Speaker Lisa Demuth hold a vote.

Democrats are staging a House chamber sit-in until Saturday over the lack of movement on the issue, a shift in tone that came just hours after top legislative leaders had announced a bipartisan deal to end the 2026 legislative session.

The Minnesota Senate last week passed legislation that would ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines, expand requirements for safely storing firearms and provide school security and mental health funding. Similar assault weapons and magazine legislation failed in House committees earlier in the legislative session.

But Demuth, R-Cold Spring, has not taken a procedural step that would allow it to move forward in the House. Rep. Emma Greenman, DFL-Minneapolis, tried to bypass committees to take it up on the House floor Thursday, but the effort failed along party lines.

Tap the link in our bio for the latest from the legislative session.

📽️ + 📷️: Allison Kite, Nathaniel Minor, @reneejonesschneider, @lizrflores, @boyle1960/The Minnesota Star Tribune; Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP; House DFL

St. Paul’s historic First National Bank Building was sold for $3.8 million Friday to a Florida-based real estate investor who is bullish about the future of the capital city’s downtown.

Read more at the link in our bio. Reporting by Katie Galioto. Video by Casey Darnell. Photos by @alexkormann12, @reneejonesschneider and Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune.