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The Minnesota Department of Human Services would not say why Eric Grumdahl was no longer employed as an assistant commissioner. He led a program that the agency's leader said was riddled with fraud.

He replaces Tom Crann, who now will focus on classical music.

Gophers men's hockey coach Bob Motzko continued a productive recruiting season with the commitment of Tampa, Fla., defenseman Levi Harper.

County Attorney Mary Moriarty said the new policy stems from historical targeting of Black drivers.

Penn State commit Pierce Petersohn of Triton, Chanhassen QB Nathan Ramler and Warroad running back Conner Lund are among Shaver's expected guests this week.

Parent company Creative Co-Op will now market and sell the products, which will still be available at Twin Cities retailers like Patina and Whole Foods.

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation's labor market.

Consumers plan to cut their shopping budgets by 5% this year, according to PwC, marking the first notable decline since 2020.

The chocolate bar came from a mother's refrigerator, according to the charges. Law enforcement is trying to find the woman.

Some southern Minnesota communities are scrambling to fill the gap in health care access after Mayo announced it would shutter six clinics by the end of the year.