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Lifestyle

More traffic delays this week at I-35W, Crosstown

Commuters who use the Interstate 35W corridor south of downtown Minneapolis could suffer more delays than usual in the next week thanks to ongoing Crosstown reconstruction project.

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Ken Burns live at the National Press Club

Ken Burns live at the National Press Club

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns speaks live at the National Press Club about his new six-part PBS series on the national parks. More than six years in the making, the series is titled, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea."

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The places, people, and language of the Coens

At the beginning of "Fargo," a story of kidnapping, murder, and an infamous incident with a woodchipper, a title splashed across the screen claims it is a true story. Many people still believe it.

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Irish dance competition this Saturday in St. Paul

A day of dance and music celebrating traditional Irish culture will be held Saturday in St. Paul.

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Tech developments for the disabled

Tech developments for the disabled

Technology has made a huge reach in helping the physically disabled, but what specific roles will the internet and smartphones play as they begin to make life easier for the wider population?

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Autumn a great time to hike in the Twin Cities

Autumn a great time to hike in the Twin Cities

The arrival of fall doesn't mean the end of outdoor activities in Minnesota. In fact, autumn can be one of the best times to enjoy nature.

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Autumn a great time to hike in the Twin Cities

Autumn a great time to hike in the Twin Cities

The arrival of fall doesn't mean the end of outdoor activities in Minnesota. In fact, autumn can be one of the best times to enjoy nature.

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Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area

Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area

Pictures from along the Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area in Eden Prairie, Minn.
by Tom Crann

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Construction to slow traffic on I-35W

Motorists will encounter detours and increased congestion on I-35W in Richfield this week, when the southbound lanes at Crosstown Commons close each night.
by Madeleine Baran

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Minnesota and other states send mixed message on texting and driving

Minnesota and other states send mixed message on texting and driving

Fiddling with your iPhone behind the wheel can get you fined across much of the nation. But many states are more than happy to tweet you with up-to-the-minute directions on how to steer clear of a traffic jam.

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