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Don't forget I-35W closing this weekend in Minneapolis

Don't forget I-35W closing this weekend in Minneapolis

I-35W will close in both directions between I-94 and Minnesota Highway 62 in Minneapolis tonight at 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Monday. You've been warned, again.
by MPR News Staff

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Video: Hunting for morels, the most delectable mushroom of the forest

Video: Hunting for morels, the most delectable mushroom of the forest

The elusive morel is one of the most sought-after wild mushrooms. Expert foragers typically don't like to disclose their favorite picking grounds to others. We got one to share his tips.
by Maia Stern

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Hennepin County approves more light rail funding

Hennepin County approves more light rail funding

With cost estimates for the 14.5-mile line now past $2 billion, project backers say more county money is the only way to get federal to match.
by Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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Polaris dives into boat business, buys largest U.S. pontoon builder

Best known for snowmobiles and off-road vehicles, Minnesota-based Polaris Industries said Wednesday it bought its way into the pontoon boat business in a deal valued at $805 million.
by MPR News Staff

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Appetites: Where to find the best eats on East Lake Street

Appetites: Where to find the best eats on East Lake Street

HeavyTable.com's editor recently took his crew on a food crawl down East Lake Street. Here's what they found.
by Tom Crann

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Travel websites worry Congress will doom their business with new proposals

Travel websites worry Congress will doom their business with new proposals

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is pushing a bill that she said would make online ticket sellers more useful and accountable. But travel sites accuse her of trying to help the airlines stifle competition.
by Martin Moylan

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