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Fall colors
Updated September 04, 2008
These are traditional dates for the autumn change of color.
Track of three storms: Hanna, Ike and Josephine
Updated September 04, 2008
Map shows predicted track of three storms in the Atlantic Ocean.
Job losses continue, businesses remain flat in August
Updated September 03, 2008
Job losses climbed and business growth remained flat in August across the midwest according to the results of a nine-state business survey released Tuesday by Creighton University. The Business Conditions Index dipped slightly to a tepid 51.4 from July’s 51.5 and June’s 50.5. In Minnesota, the business growth index slid below neutral for the fifth time this year.
As Gustav fades and economy slows, oil plummets
Updated September 02, 2008
Oil prices on Tuesday fell to their lowest levels since April after signs that Hurricane Gustav only grazed U.S. oil and gas rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Light, sweet crude for October delivery fell $6.31 to settle at $109.71 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Oil prices have fallen about 25 percent since their July highs. Even so, oil remains at historic highs, after adjusting for inflation.
Interactive map of RNC news and events
Updated September 02, 2008
A complete map of the public events and private parties related to the GOP convention in St. Paul. Plus hotels of the state delegations and real-timeTwin Cities metro area traffic.
RNC delegate seating
Updated September 02, 2008
States representing the host city and the party nominees often are given preferential seating. So Minnesota and Arizona delegates are seated near the stage but off to the sides. The front and center seats are reserved for Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan — all considered to be important battlegrounds this fall.
Gustav to reach shore Monday morning
Updated August 31, 2008
Hurricane Gustav is expected to reach shore some time Monday morning. The projected path takes the center of the hurricane just west of New Orleans.
RNC traffic and parking restrictions
Updated August 28, 2008
Traffic and parking restrictions in St. Paul during the Republican National Convention
A look at rainfall amounts statewide
Updated August 28, 2008
Here's a look at where the rain fell and where it didn't statewide during a 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. Thursday.
DNC delegate seating diagram
Updated August 25, 2008
Diagram shows the delegate seating at the Democratic National Convention at Denver's Pepsi Center.
A preview of the Gophers new stadium
Updated August 25, 2008
An interactive graphic previewing the new University of Minnesota Stadium which is planned to open in the Fall of 2009.
I-35W weekend closures
Updated August 21, 2008
Here's a look at lane and ramp closures for the weekend on I-35W south of Crosstown.
Site of Roseville stabbings
Updated August 21, 2008
Location of multiple stabbings of two children and self-inflicted stabbing of their mother.
I-394 closings starting Fri. 10 p.m.
Updated August 21, 2008
Map shows I-394 closings in downtown Minneapolis the weekend starting August 22.
Speed limits: What are they worth to you?
Updated August 13, 2008
Graphic shows the difference in fuel use, price of travel and hours spent driving when motorists travel 75, 65 and 55 mph.| Continue to next page |
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