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KARE 11's most-clicked stories of 2023

Here are some of the stories that you liked most from the past year.
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MINNEAPOLIS — A lot happened in Minnesota in 2023. We got a new state flag and seal, lawmakers legalized cannabis for recreational use, we persevered through a summer of poor air quality, and a Minnesota team has yet to win a national championship. 

Longtime residents know that last point is not, well... "new" news. 

As we reach the end of the year, it's worth a look back at some of the most interesting, most impactful and most clicked stories on kare11.com during 2023. 


'A tropical party in your mouth': University of Minnesota unveils new apple

The U revealed its 29th variety of apple, MN33, which will be sold under the brand name Kudos when it's available for consumers in the next two to three years.


Farmer welcomes public to 'lilac labyrinth' Memorial Day weekend

For a second year, Mike Nistler is allowing people to walk through his maze made of lilac bushes.

Lindsay Whalen says she had two options: Resign or be fired. She tells Jana Shortal the story

Whalen was an All-American player for the University of Minnesota women's basketball team before taking over as the team's coach in 2018.

The resurgence of the supper club

A new generation of restaurant patrons is fueling the renaissance of the supper club. KARE 11's Julie Nelson and Belinda Jensen went "supper club hopping" to see why.

Southwestern Minnesota H.S. teacher is fed up with the system — so she's doing something about it 

Megan Griep, an English teacher at Fulda High School, wrote a letter to the state legislature proposing that lawmakers be required to observe classrooms first-hand.

Landen’s story: A journey of hope and healing 

You likely wouldn’t recognize Landen, but you'll probably remember his story — and what happened to him nearly four years ago at the Mall of America.

Unwrapping the mystery behind Temu

Temu has been called the "dollar store of online shopping." What's it all about? And is it safe to shop there?

To zipper merge or not: Recent crash renews old debate... and frustrations

MnDOT has worked to promote zipper merging in construction zones for more than a decade, but a recent crash shows we still have work to do.


Four brothers from Blaine all reach college hockey milestone: Playing in the NCAA Frozen Four

The Brodzinski hockey legacy continues as Bryce Brodzinski prepares to play in the Frozen Four, an accomplishment his three older brothers have all also achieved. 

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