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No quick fix for commute woes near downtown Minneapolis

Road construction, light-rail repairs and rain combined to turn the Wednesday morning commute into a long slog. A Metro Transit official warns that rush-hour relief might not come until next week.

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Minnesota woman charged with killing boyfriend in video stunt

World

Cardinal takes leave from Vatican after sex assault charges

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Motorcyclist killed after sideswiping semi near Mankato

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Historians pick through former downtown Daytons

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Pop superstar Adele hints current tour is her last
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New traffic configuration in place on I-94 in east metro
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Tornado touchdown in northern Pierce County, Wis.
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Teacher tenure lawsuit heard by Minnesota Court of Appeals
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Landlords sue Mpls. over anti-discrimination law
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Limits on travel to US issued after Supreme Court ruling

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The Trump administration has set new criteria for visa applicants from six mainly Muslim nations and all refugees that require a "close" family or business tie to the United States. The move came after the Supreme Court partially restored President Donald Trump's executive order that was widely criticized as a ban on Muslims.

Sports

Kepler, Sano have big hits while Mejia shuts down Red Sox in 4-1 win

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Hartman: Taylor says Butler could help lure free agents to Wolves

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Pop superstar Adele hints current tour is her last

She included a signed, handwritten note in the program for her Wednesday night show at Wembley Stadium in London, hinting that she's done touring.

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'Not on my watch, please.' Umpire pulls woman off bridge in Pittsburgh

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Sports

Seoul sisters: Brandts chasing Olympic hockey dreams

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Opinion

Russia, elections, money and Minnesota

It's all about fossil fuels, Russia's one viable export. Voters here have other concerns about energy and climate and must insist that politicians stand up for their interests.

Sports

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Teen at center of police violence protest charged with assaulting Mpls. cop

Business

Medtronic nears resolution of its Infuse lawsuits

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As language grows more profane, office talk takes a turn for the curse

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Trump welcomes Cubs, teases health care surprise

01:22President Donald Trump has welcomed the manager and several players from the World Series champion Chicago Cubs to the White House. Trump also told reporters, "We're going to have a big surprise with a great health care package."