Shabanov Leads Wild Hot Start With Eight Goals
The second-year winger has eight goals and 13 points in 18 games as Minnesota holds first place in the Central Division.
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Minnesota news covers government, elections, the health care economy, outdoor recreation, arts and Scandinavian heritage across the state. Reporting reaches Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester and Duluth.
Economics
Live Poll
Do you believe moving to a higher-ranked state is the best way to improve your career?
Minnesota Ranks Third Nationally for Jobs
A new WalletHub study highlights the state's strong worker protections and adjusted household income.
Sports
Eagan Claims Girls Soccer State Title
Eagan beat Lakeville North in the Class 3A final as several players stood out across the state tournament.
Crime
Live Poll
Do you think the attorney general's office is doing enough to stop fraud in Minnesota?
Outside Groups Pour $12 Million Into Minnesota AG Race
Keith Ellison and Ron Schutz are competing for Minnesota's attorney general seat as outside spending outpaces what the candidates raised together.
Weather and Disaster
Live Poll
Do you think extreme weather is getting worse in your area?
Northern Minnesota Sets Record Rain, Warm Lows
Hibbing and Brainerd posted record rainfall and daily low temperatures in early November, according to regional weather data.
Tech
Live Poll
Do you believe campaign donations from tech company employees undermine trust in political regulations?
AI Employees Pour Campaign Funds Into Minnesota Races
Tech sector workers are contributing significant sums to various political candidates ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
The beat takes in the legislature and the governor's office, statewide elections, the courts and the health care and medical device industries central to the Minnesota economy. Coverage extends through Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester and Duluth and the communities across the state's Iron Range, farm belt and lake country. Rochester's role as a national center for medical care and research gives health policy a particular weight in state news that goes beyond what most states of comparable size would see. The state budget's long-term obligations and the balance between urban and rural service delivery are the structural questions that come back most reliably each session.
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