A Christopher Columbus statue that for decades stood outside Minnesota’s Capitol is now in a state agency warehouse. Yanked down by demonstrators, the ultimate fate of the damaged statue is unclear, as is the outcome of a fresh debate over what to do about similar works on public grounds amid a historical reassessment.

The memorial for George Floyd has become a central location for people to gather and share their experiences. Two of our photographers set out to help people capture images of themselves there.

The COVID-19 pandemic has touched all but one of Minnesota’s 87 counties — but it hasn’t hit all parts of the state equally. Here’s a breakdown of the cumulative cases per capita in each of Minnesota’s major regions.

Later this year the high court will hear a case that seeks to invalidate the entire Affordable Care Act. In a court filing Thursday, the Trump administration fully supported the move.

A coronavirus vaccine could become ineffective if the virus were to undergo certain genetic changes. But so far, so good: Scientists see no evidence that's happening.

Minnesotans are stepping out of their homes and into the warm weather as COVID-19 rules ease. The disease, though, is still with us. Here’s how to make sure you don’t become part of the pandemic.

Despite ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, 40,390 new COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday, surpassing the previous one-day record, on April 24, by more than 4,600.

Several musicians are calling out what they say is a culture of sexual harassment and abuse in the Twin Cities music scene. In recent days, they have used social media to compile names and stories of harassment they have endured.

A new book chronicles the rise of grocery co-ops in the state and the dueling visions for their mission.

The phenomenon happens every year — but the 2020 version is especially large and imposing, experts say.

Unrest over social injustice spotlights the acute need for, and the high historical barriers to, mental health treatment for Black people facing layers of emotional pain.

In a wide-ranging NPR interview, William Barr defended the Justice Department amid accusations of political interference, including recently in the case of ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn.

NASCAR President Steve Phelps acknowledged the investigation's findings prompt another question — how could the noose have gone unnoticed by so many people in October 2019 and this past Sunday morning. The noose wasn't reported to a NASCAR official until late Sunday.

The "Travel Confidently” plan includes a variety of new sanitation measures and messaging to encourage social distancing and mask-wearing at the Twin Cities airport.

Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said earlier this month that his department was going to engage the services of a Chicago company that markets a data-driven early intervention system to identify problematic officers. The department was working on funding with the Minneapolis Foundation, which has now backed out.

Money from the federal CARES Act to aid local governments was held up when the Legislature couldn’t agree during the special session.

The Splash Mountain ride at Disney parks in California and Florida is being recast. Disney officials said the ride would no longer be tied to the 1946 movie, “Song of the South," which many view as racist. Instead, the revamped ride will be inspired by the 2009 Disney film, “The Princess and the Frog," which has an African-American female lead.

By a 4-1 vote Thursday, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission denied petitions from several tribes and environmental groups requesting that the commission reconsider its approval of the controversial proposed oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. Those groups are now expected to file challenges at the Minnesota Court of Appeals.?