We dive into one big story this week. A particular set of religious teachings from Evangelical Christianity shaped Vance Boelter’s life. We find out more about the beliefs that may have fueled his alleged crimes: the assassination of Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman, the murder of her husband and their dog and the shooting of Minn. state representative John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. 

 

Read more about Vance Boelter’s religious background.

 

This week our guests are investigative reporters Jeffrey Meitrodt and Sarah Nelson.

 

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We dive into one big story this week. A particular set of religious teachings from Evangelical Christianity shaped Vance Boelter&rsquo;s life. We find out more about the beliefs that may have fueled his alleged crimes: the assassination of Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman, the murder of her husband and their dog and the shooting of Minn. state representative John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.&nbsp;
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Read more about <a href="https://www.startribune.com/alleged-assassins-actions-put-his-religion-and-church-in-the-spotlight/601449353">Vance Boelter&rsquo;s religious background</a>.
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This week our guests are investigative reporters <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/jeffrey-meitrodt/6370443">Jeffrey Meitrodt</a> and <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/sarah-nelson/601245461">Sarah Nelson</a>.
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There&rsquo;s a reason compasses always point north. The North Star State is the land of 10,000 possibilities. That&rsquo;s where the Minnesota Star Tribune comes in. Each week, the people who know our state inside and out will reach into the spaces you might not know to share the stories worth your attention, the places worth a look, the events worth your time &ndash; and money. We&rsquo;re cutting a path through the woods. Come follow us.

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Assassinations place Vance Boelter’s religion in the spotlight

It turns out invasive goldfish in a metro lake make a nice snack for the less picky animals at the zoo. Less work flexibility means more working moms are making big life changes. Plus, we find out if the 40th annual Farm Aid concert really does help farmers. And this year a famous son joins the lineup.

 

Read more about discarded pet goldfish in Lake Cornelia, women leaving the workforce and everything you need to know about attending (or viewing) Farm Aid 2025.

 

This week our guests are intern Sofia Barnett, economic reporter Emma Nelson, and business reporter Brooks Johnson.

 

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It turns out invasive goldfish in a metro lake make a nice snack for the less picky animals at the zoo. Less work flexibility means more working moms are making big life changes. Plus, we find out if the 40th annual Farm Aid concert really does help farmers. And this year a famous son joins the lineup.
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Read more about <a href="https://www.startribune.com/edina-lake-goldfish-minnesota-zoo/601465663">discarded pet goldfish in Lake Cornelia</a>, <a href="https://www.startribune.com/women-workforce-labor-market-drop-out-job-child-care-remote-in-office-mandate-policy/601461599">women leaving the workforce</a> and <a href="https://www.startribune.com/everything-to-know-about-attending-or-viewing-farm-aid-2025-in-minneapolis/601471717">everything you need to know about attending (or viewing) Farm Aid 2025</a>.
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This week our guests are intern <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/sofia-barnett/601371932">Sofia Barnett</a>, economic reporter <a href="https://www.startribune.com/emma-nelson/6134699">Emma Nelson</a>, and business reporter <a href="https://www.startribune.com/brooks-johnson/6134711">Brooks Johnson</a>.
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Real life goldfish snacks, moms are quitting and Farm Aid 40 is in MN

Palmer’s Bar is closing after an incredible 119-year run. There’s no replacement but we’ve got some ideas for your new favorite dive bar hangout. Workers are heading back to downtown Minneapolis, and our food team has the ultimate food and drink guide! Plus, we ask the burning question: are campfires still worth it?

 

Read more about bars that might stand in for Palmer’s, eating in downtown Minneapolis and the debate about campfires.

 

This week our guests are music critic Chris Riemenschneider, food and drink reporter Joy Summers, and freelance writer Tim Gihring.

 

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Palmer&rsquo;s Bar is closing after an incredible 119-year run. There&rsquo;s no replacement but we&rsquo;ve got some ideas for your new favorite dive bar hangout. Workers are heading back to downtown Minneapolis, and our food team has the ultimate food and drink guide! Plus, we ask the burning question: are campfires still worth it?
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Read more about <a href="https://www.startribune.com/6-old-school-twin-cities-bars-that-might-stand-in-for-palmers/601455648">bars that might stand in for Palmer&rsquo;s</a>, <a href="https://www.startribune.com/downtown-minneapolis-dining-guide-eating-restaurants-skyway-coffee/601465876">eating in downtown Minneapolis</a> and the <a href="https://www.startribune.com/how-essential-is-a-campfire-to-camping-in-minnesota/601455032">debate about campfires</a>.
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This week our guests are music critic <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/chris-riemenschneider/6370586">Chris Riemenschneider</a>, food and drink reporter <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/joy-summers/8641580">Joy Summers</a>, and freelance writer Tim Gihring.
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Closing down Palmer’s, downtown Minneapolis eats and campfires raise questions in MN

Two Star Tribune photographers share the stories behind the images they took after the shooting at Annunciation school. Plus, why the biggest fans of the young adult romance series “The Summer I Turned Pretty” are also the least likely. And music critic Jon Bream shares some star-studded stories as he celebrates his 50-year career writing about the world’s most famous musicians.

 

View some of Rich and Liz’s photos from the Annunciation School shooting here, read more about “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and check out Jon Bream’s music criticism.

 

This week our guests are photojournalists Richard Tsong-Taatarii and Liz Flores, columnist Laura Yuen, digital designer Anna Boone and music critic Jon Bream.

 

To support “Worth It” and the important work of the Minnesota Star Tribune, subscribe today by visiting Startribune.com/WorthItToSubscribe.

 

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Two Star Tribune photographers share the stories behind the images they took after the shooting at Annunciation school. Plus, why the biggest fans of the young adult romance series &ldquo;The Summer I Turned Pretty&rdquo; are also the least likely. And music critic Jon Bream shares some star-studded stories as he celebrates his 50-year career writing about the world&rsquo;s most famous musicians.
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View some of Rich and Liz&rsquo;s photos from the Annunciation School shooting <a href="https://www.startribune.com/the-shooting-at-annunciation-church-and-its-aftermath-10-days-of-images/601467771">here</a>, read more about <a href="https://www.startribune.com/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-first-love-lisa-phillips/601458274">&ldquo;The Summer I Turned Pretty&rdquo;</a> and check out <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/jon-bream/8660039">Jon Bream&rsquo;s music criticism</a>.
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This week our guests are photojournalists <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/richard-tsong-taatarii/6370558">Richard Tsong-Taatarii</a> and <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/elizabeth-flores/6370410">Liz Flores</a>, columnist <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/laura-yuen/8127999">Laura Yuen</a>, digital designer <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/anna-boone/6370544">Anna Boone</a> and music critic <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/jon-bream/8660039">Jon Bream</a>.
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Assassinations place Vance Boelter’s religion in the spotlight

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