Sunday is the last day to cross Minneapolis' Stone Arch Bridge for a while. Here's what to know.
Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to use half the Stone Arch Bridge at a time during the two-year construction process of one of Minneapolis' most distinct landmarks.
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Two dead in Benton County after UTV crashes with pickup
The two vehicles had been driving in opposite directions on Ronneby Road. Witnesses said the UTV had been driving in the middle of the road at highway speeds.
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Inaugural Traffic Safety Day coming to the Mall of America
Simulators, speakers, workshops and exhibits are part of the event put on by AARP and Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths.
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Major in English, minor in social media? Colleges add more formal studies of online social networks
The University of Minnesota and the University of St. Thomas are among the colleges with coursework focused on social media to prepare students for communications and marketing careers.
23-year-old man shot and killed in vehicle in Minneapolis' Harrison neighborhood identified
Police say Mihretu Adane Ravaz died at the hospital after being shot in a vehicle earlier in the afternoon.
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Some of Minnesota's largest companies have quietly closed their foundations
3M, General Mills and Thrivent have closed their foundations in recent years, changing how they give back to the community.
Reusse: Taylor's story. 'I just bought the Minnesota Timberwolves.'
Thirty years ago, Glen Taylor went from frustrated mediator to NBA owner with a phone call, some writing on the back of an envelope and a handshake in a conference room full of lawyers and accountants.
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Health care summit draws scores of American Indian youth to learn about medical careers
Nearly twice as many young people attend this year than last, organizers said.
Neal: Tessa Johnson still feeling Minnesota's love in S. Carolina
When Johnson committed to the Gamecocks, some people thought the leap was too big for her. But she's showed the doubters they were wrong.
Gophers, St. Paul intend to bid on future Frozen Fours at Xcel Energy Center
This weekend's tournament is the fourth time the NCAA Frozen Four has been held in Minnesota.
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Two dead in connection with apparent assault in Chanhassen
The Carver County Sheriff's Office said the incident appeared to be isolated and of no threat to the public.
Scoggins: Why 'championship or bust' fits these Wolves
Karl-Anthony Towns said it himself, almost two years ago, and now this woebegone franchise finally looks ready for a deep playoff run.
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Man dies after shooting in north Minneapolis
Police said the shooting happened shortly before 9 p.m. Friday, near the border of the Cleveland and Folwell neighborhoods.
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Brooks: The end of the line for Minneapolis' longest-serving bus driver and the start of a new adventure
Veteran Metro Transit bus driver Melanie Benson bids a fond farewell to the job she loved.
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Two major Duluth tourist attractions need millions in repairs
Both the Aerial Lift Bridge and the DECC are city priorities for state bonding money this year.
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Minnesota Muslim leaders see uptick in conversions, especially since Israel-Hamas war
"It's really tapping into the humanity of people," said one local imam of the response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Who is Kathy Cargill, the wealthy Park Point buyer who clashed with Duluth?
She married into one of America's wealthiest families but has shop-floor roots from northwestern Wisconsin.
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More than 200 fires were intentionally set in 2022 and 2023, but only a handful resulted in criminal charges.
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St. Paul schools superintendent's tenure ends after challenges and national accolades
Joe Gothard, who is leaving for Madison, Wis., has led Minnesota's second largest district through restructuring and the pandemic. His successor faces ongoing budget and academic issues.
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