Minnesotans made it work on the first episode of Project Runway's sixth season.
Both Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman, formerly of Minneapolis, and Christopher Straub of Shakopee watched the premier Thursday night at the St. Paul Hotel.
The crowd of 350, including Mayor Chris Coleman (no relation to the contestant), screeched when both locals placed in the top three for the challenge. Straub ultimately won with a red carpet dress that host/judge Heidi Klum said was the one of all the dresses that she "would probably wear."
Said Straub: "It feels good to finally have it out there."
SARA GLASSMAN
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Local
Minneapolis
Hennepin County Attorney inks contract with D.C. law firm to prosecute trooper Londregan case
The agreement includes an initial $1 million budget cap for legal services, billed at a blended rate of $850 per hour.
Local
Defense attorneys in Feeding Our Future trial cast doubt on FBI's meal fraud investigation
In the first week of the Feeding Our Future trial, prosecutors revealed their evidence defendants stole millions of dollars while defense attorneys moved to cast doubt in the FBI's investigation.
Local
Protesters hold dueling Gaza rallies at University of Minnesota
Said one attendee at the pro-Israel gathering, "We don't want to foster a campus where only one side can speak up."
Politics
Overdose deaths spike after incarceration, but Minnesota jails lack treatment
Inconsistent addiction treatment during and after incarceration leads to deaths and recidivism, experts say. A proposal at the Capitol aims to use federal Medicaid dollars to help.
Local
New sober house for veterans in southern Minnesota wants to treat the real issue: PTSD
Organizers say the Bravo Zulu House in Winnebago could kickstart a new nationwide model for recovery.
