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Applications now open for The Minnesota Star Tribune’s 2025 Connect Grant
Underrepresented Minnesota businesses and nonprofits can now apply to receive marketing expertise and advertising credits
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National and regional leaders will gather Sept. 22-23 in Minneapolis to discuss issues shaping the Midwest and the nation
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Bryden Giesen scored twice and added an assist as Hermantown routed Duluth Marshall 5-1 in girls soccer on Monday afternoon. Hermantown scored two goals in the opening 16 minutes and carried a 4-0 lead into halftime. Giesen opened the scoring in the third minute, converting a pass from
Grandma’s Marathon offers $25 fill-a-bag deal at Wednesday warehouse sale
Grandma’s Marathon will open its warehouse Wednesday for an apparel sale featuring a $25 deal that allows shoppers to fill an entire gear bag with eligible race merchandise. The sale will run from noon to 6 p.m. at the Grandma’s Marathon warehouse inside the Wild State Cider
Vikings sign 15 to practice squad, bring back veteran safety Thomas
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