Laura McCallum
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Minnesota Life Editor @StarTribune. Prior: @MPRnews, @NextAvenue. ND native, @UNDalumni, #RedRaider fan by marriage. Love books, audiobooks, @NatlParkService.
Chaska, MN
Joined March 2010
A little bit of Friday news: I'm leaving the politics beat for . Food & Culture! Starting Monday, I'll lead the Minnesota Life team of @laura_yuen, @HewittSTrib, @Mrao_Strib, @ByJenna, @rachel_hutton and @rrchin. Follow our work here:
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Explore the vibrant culture of Minnesota with stories from the Minnesota Star Tribune. Discover arts, music, theater, and cultural events from across the state.
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The news you're all waiting for (drumroll) . the @StarTribune lip balm for this year's @mnstatefair:
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This year's lip balm flavor is a nod to the state tree of Minnesota, the Norway pine. It follows last year's sold-out flavor of Rhubarb Crisp.
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We just launched @StribVarsity - our new one-stop shop for high school sports. Kudos to @pacecarr and the Strib varsity team! Parents, players and fans, sign up here:
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An investment into high school sports coverage in Minnesota leads to a new one-stop destination: Strib Varsity.
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statement from @epmurphymn: "Senator Mitchell has told colleagues that she intended to resign if found guilty of this crime, and I expect her to follow through on that pledge.".
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Nicole Mitchell guilty on both counts, story by @kimvhyatt:
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The burglary case could end the DFL senator’s career and change the political balance of the Minnesota Senate, which her party controls by a single vote.
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RT @ChrisRstrib: We’re running a live blog all day from the Yacht Club festival if you care to follow along. I promise it’s better than any….
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Music festival highlights on Friday will include performances by Hozier, Alabama Shakes, Train, Sheryl Crow and Father John Misty.
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ICYMI, so many good restaurants to choose from (and it nudged me to finally book a reservation at Diane's Place). Great work from @StarTribune food team:
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MN Star Tribune’s Culinary North Stars include Diane's Place, Gai Noi, Krewe, Oro, Owamni, Saturday Dumpling Co., Spoon and Stable and Demi, Travail and Vinai.
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Trump's big bill heading to his desk - here's how it will affect Minnesota, from tax cuts to Medicaid:
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President Donald Trump's signature "Big Beautiful Bill" contains numerous provisions that affect Minnesotans, including tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and food stamps.
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I'm pretty sure lovable Stone will get adopted after this story. @Animal_HumaneMN, @ruffstartrescue, Minneapolis Animal Care & Control are all seeing more people surrendering their pets😢.
Pet rescues in #Minnesota are seeing record numbers of owners giving up their pets. Vet costs, housing and economic struggles are leading causes.
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ICYMI over the stormy weekend, @nbminor has 4 takeaways from our Minnesota Poll. Graphics by @cjsinner:
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Republicans mostly love President Donald Trump and his policies, while independents are unhappy with just about everyone.
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At least four tornadoes ripped through Carver County - stormy night for us in @CityofChaskaMN
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The storm also lashed parts of southwestern Minnesota with strong winds. Flooding was reported there after more heavy rain.
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If you're wondering who else has lain in state at the MN State Capitol - here's the list. 19 men dating back to 1905 prior to Friday, when Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark will lie in state from noon to 5:
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The Hortmans' dog Gilbert will also lie in state. Before the Hortmans, just 19 Minnesotans have lain in state.
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For fans of "Hamilton" - new book on its most vivid character, his sister-in-law Angelica Schuyler. My review for @StarTribune:
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Molly Beer's biography of "Angelica" Schuyler finds a historical figure even livelier than the one who stops the show in Pulitzer Prize-winning musical "Hamilton."
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Great new restaurant finder tool! Kudos to the @StarTribune food team and others who made it happen. Try it for your weekend dining:
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The Star Tribune’s new restaurant finder matches your mood with an eatery recommended by our food team.
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Timeline, maps, details of how alleged assassin Vance Boelter eluded law enforcement:
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Suspected Minnesota political assassin Vance Boelter’s steps involved a fake cop car, a knock at a door and an escape outside the metro area before being apprehended by police Sunday.
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RT @DeRushaJ: INCREDIBLE IMAGE: Yvette Hoffman, who survived an assassin’s attempt to kill her and her state senator husband John, sharing….
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Our live coverage of the killing of House Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman and her husband is here - and it’s outside the paywall:
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Minnesota House DFL leader Melissa Hortman was assassinated in her Brooklyn Park home, and state Sen. John Hoffman survived an attack at his home in Champlin.
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