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Severe storms swept across much of central and southern Minnesota from Saturday evening into early Sunday, prompting tornado warnings and knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses.
At their funeral, Hortmans remembered for humility, humanity in a harsh political world
Hundreds of mourners, including former President Joe Biden, honored Melissa and Mark Hortman Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. Gov. Tim Walz said Melissa Hortman would be remembered as “the most consequential speaker in Minnesota history.”
Bringing back the ‘gayborhood’ in Loring Park: New Pride Cultural Arts Center debuts
The Pride Cultural Arts Center by Twin Cities Pride recently opened in Minneapolis. It serves as a community hub for artists, organizations and resources for the LGBTQ+ community.