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Duluth's Katy Helbacka and Andy Bennett write together under the pseudonym Jay Martel. Their "Codebreaker" is out July 22. (Rebecca Villagracia/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS)

Duluth's Katy Helbacka and Andy Bennett write together under the pseudonym Jay Martel. Their "Codebreaker" was released in July. [Rebecca Villagracia/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS]

Minneapolis-reared Jimmy Jam, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame producer/songwriter, receives an honorary diploma during Washburn High School's 100th anniversary celebration. He was a dropout of the class of 1977.

Mayoral candidate Omar Fateh answers a question during the Minneapolis DFL convention at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Rebecca Villagracia / The Minnesota Star Tribune)

As dance content floods social media, young dancers are learning in new ways — often outside the studio.

Lynx forward Jessica Shepard (15) takes a shot against Mystics center Stefanie Dolson (31) in the first quarter of Friday's game at Target Center.

Lynx play the Washington Mystics at Target Center Friday night.

The Twins' three-game winning streak came to an end.

Loons lose to Colorado 2-1

Mayoral candidate Omar Fateh speaks during the Minneapolis DFL convention at Target Center in Minneapolis on July 19, 2025. (Rebecca Villagracia/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS)