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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.

Local

Motorcyclist killed after sideswiping semi near Mankato

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World

Cardinal takes leave from Vatican after sex assault charges

32 minutes ago

Local

Minnesota woman charged with killing boyfriend in video stunt

Local

Historians pick through former downtown Daytons

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Cyberattack may not have been meant to get money
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New traffic configuration in place on I-94 in east metro
6:41am

Tornado touchdown in northern Pierce County, Wis.
June 28

Teacher tenure lawsuit heard by Minnesota Court of Appeals
June 28

Landlords sue Mpls. over anti-discrimination law
June 28

20,000 children in Somalia risk starvation, aid group says
6:55am

Restrictions on travel into the U.S. go into effect today

24 minutes ago

The Trump administration is putting new criteria in place Thursday for visa applicants from six mostly Muslim nations and all refugees, requiring a close family or business tie to the United States. The move comes after the Supreme Court partially restored President Donald Trump's executive order that was widely criticized as a ban on Muslims.

Sports

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

7:21am

Sports

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

Sports

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

6:27am

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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.

Sports

Seoul sisters: Brandts chasing Olympic hockey dreams

6:55am

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

Local

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

Business

Medtronic nears resolution of its Infuse lawsuits

Variety

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

Blogs

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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."