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Controversial pro-gun "deadly force" bill approved by Senate, likely headed to Dayton

​Yesterday, with a mostly party-line 40-23 vote, the Minnesota Senate approved the controversial Defense of Dwelling and Person Act, a bill that broadens the rights of property owners to use deadly force. Since the House passed a version of the bill last year, the legislation should soon reach the ... More >>

Five favorite restaurants worth the drive

One of our favorite road trip destinations.​The Hot Dish has been itching for a road trip lately. But unlike the guy who drove 500 miles to eat at Chipotle, we're seeking true destination dining. Last year, the estimable Bayport BBQ took home our Best Restaurant Worth the Drive honors, but t ... More >>

Wine meals, farm dinners, and a blogger bake sale this week in food

Cookies for a cause​Sure, you can go out to eat for going-out-to-eat's sake, but this week offers the chance to justify your expenditures in two ways: theme dinners or fundraisers.

Galactic trivia and Prohibition love: The Week in Food

​ Superheroes, swingin' singles, and gut rot: It's a hot week on the Twin Cities' food scene. Think you're up to the challenge? Then belly up for The Week in Food. Tuesday 5/11Do men in spandex affect your smarts? Find out at Galactic Pizza Trivia Night, hosted by Captain Awesome and Dr. Tomorro ... More >>

Dog missing after fatal car crash was just on quest to find God

After a fatal car crash near Medora, N.D., the family's dog disappeared from the scene more than a month ago. He's back and he found God!

Mississippi River's male fish growing female parts!

Male fish in our river are growing female sex organs and are now intersex. And in case you didn't realize, you're probably to blame.

Harbor View Cafe, Norton's, and Nosh are great road-trip restaurants

Finish with dessert at Stockholm Pie Company—pie so good you'll cry

Readers respond to "Girl Fight"

Desperately Seeking Denise

He met her one night in a bar. He tattooed her name on his arm. He's never seen her again.

Shaking the Family Tree

Local noise rockers the Blind Shake resurrect a classic Minneapolis sound

Take Me Out

Two hundred years of history as experienced in Minnesota's bars and restaurants

The Walls of Red Wing

The remarkable 114-year story of Minnesota's last juvenile detention home

Til Death

After 52 years of marriage, Ralph and Sharon Link still have each other. Yet despite a life played by the rules that's about the only thing that turned out the way they planned it.

Let the River Run

Many years ago, before the locks & dams were built, the Mississippi River ran wild through the heart of Minneapolis. Why not again?

Legends of the Fall

All the leaves are green and the skies are blue for David Beckey's Autumn Leaves

Bull Headed

Josh Wagner tips the scales at 150 pounds. The animals he tries to ride weigh ten times as much. Other than that, they're a lot alike.