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10+ min ago (41+ words) Minneapolis musician Josh Lavonn says his latest album came from one place: love. The Ponderosa frontman credits his wife and the relationships around him as the spark behind "Woman," a retro-soul record built on devotion, vulnerability and long-term partnership....

10+ min ago (31+ words) More automated vehicles are hitting the road in Minnesota " but for now, they still have drivers behind the wheel due to legal questions. Lawmakers are weighing possible regulations for driverless cars....

10+ min ago (25+ words) A glittering performance in St. Paul marked the arrival of Minnesota's first SHADD concert grand, built by the world's only Black piano maker....

10+ min ago (22+ words) Federal tax credits for home efficiency improvements are expiring soon. But there are other programs to help homeowners shrink their energy bills....

4+ hour, 3+ min ago (543+ words) ORLANDO " Kyle Schwarber, Gunnar Henderson and Will Smith were among the stars officially added to Team USA's World Baseball Classic roster on Tuesday. Byron Buxton was not, but the Twins' star center fielder is expected to be added to the preliminary roster in the coming days. Asked about Buxton and whether he might play for the team, Mark DeRosa, the manager of the team said he wasn't sure what he could or couldn't say, but said Buxton had been talked about as a candidate to join the team. Buxton has never played in the World Baseball Classic before and should he wind up playing, he would depart from Fort Myers, Florida, during the middle of spring training to compete in the competition. Team USA is scheduled to play two exhibition games in Scottsdale, Arizona, before heading to Houston for pool…...

4+ hour, 17+ min ago (474+ words) Now it is completely wrong," said University of California climate scientist Daniel Swain, who also noted that impacts, risks and indicators of climate change on the EPA site are now broken links. This was a tool that I know for a fact that a lot of educators used and a lot of people. It was actually one of the best designed easy access climate change information websites for the U.S." Earlier this year, the Trump Administration removed the national climate assessment from government websites. It is outrageous that our government is hiding information and lying," said former Obama National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chief and Oregon State oceanographer Jane Lubchenco. People have a right to know the truth about the things that affect their health and safety, and the government has a responsibility to tell the truth." That now reads: Natural…...

4+ hour, 43+ min ago (710+ words) Delivery of the Wednesday, Dec. 10, Duluth News Tribune print edition will be delayed by a day or more due to inclement weather this week. The News Tribune website and e-editions will continue to be published and updated regularly. DULUTH " A man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a string of eastern Duluth home invasions that left four elderly residents injured last fall. Jeffery Scott Montana, 59, of Duluth, told the court he lacks memory of the crimes due to intoxication but acknowledged the strength of the evidence would likely result in a jury finding him guilty at trial. For that reason, Montana entered a Norgaard plea to three counts of first-degree burglary and two counts of kidnapping for the incidents that occurred over three consecutive nights in November 2024. The defendant, who has an extensive history of similar crimes, is expected to face approximately…...

4+ hour, 45+ min ago (776+ words) The post-COVID-19 era has been notably different from any other historical period because of how deeply digitized our lives have become." On campus, nearly all our class work is assigned and cataloged via Canvas, most communication with professors is done via email and even the Minnesota Daily itself has been publishing exclusively online for nearly six years." However, the switch to digital has not been universal at the University of Minnesota, with some students holding out for the tradition of physical distribution. In some facets of life, print will never go out of style." University second-year student Frankie Weaver, the drummer for the local hardcore band "Everybody Takes One," said he has a passion for archiving the history of the subculture. The hardcore scene emphasizes authenticity and respect for its DIY roots, and because zine making has always been part…...

4+ hour, 48+ min ago (872+ words) December heralds the promise of snowy roads, winter break and platefuls of holiday food " and it means Spotify Wrapped season is upon us once again. Music streaming platform Spotify dropped its annual music review called "Wrapped" on Dec. 3, giving users a peek into their listening habits from January to mid-November. University of Minnesota students reflected on what this year's musical roundup meant to them. Spotify started Wrapped in 2015 under the name "Year in Music." They added the "Your Top Songs" category and rebranded to "Wrapped" in 2016, becoming the report users are familiar with today. Every user's Wrapped is a personalized compilation of their most-listened-to songs, artists, genres and more streamlined into one tap-through experience. That being said, some students remain suspicious. Third-year Audrey Notsch said her top artist was Lady Gaga and each of her top-five songs came from Gaga's…...

5+ hour, 25+ min ago (232+ words) December 9, 2025 / 10:45 PM CST / CBS Minnesota Winter is well underway, and the wet, heavy snow is causing challenges for residents." For residents like Melissa Wenzel, who is recovering from her ankle surgery, shoveling isn't an option or possible. That's where Saintly City Snow Angels stepped in. What began as a small neighborhood effort to clear snow has grown into a volunteer network of about 1,700 people ready to help." "The actual act of shoveling is giving the gift of freedom to somebody else," Wenzel said." She is one of the administrators of the Facebook group and spends her time connecting people. Tuesday night, she needed help clearing her front steps and sidewalk." Shamiere Schwahn answered that call. As she shoveled the two shared laughs, turning a stressful moment for Wenzel into one of connection." "I'm capable and able to do this," Schwahn…...