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Major freeway closures planned in Twin Cities this weekend
If you’ll be driving in the Twin Cities this weekend — be warned: Several planned freeway closures may make for challenging travel in the metro.
DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways
Political leaders, family and friends will gather Friday at the Minnesota Capitol to pay tribute to Hortman. She was remembered for her calm demeanor, strategic thinking and lasting impact on Minnesota politics.
Minnesota corn fields pose migration risk for songbirds, study shows
A Cornell University study has found that songbirds are changing their migration patterns when traveling through what’s known as the “Corn Belt,” vast stretches of farmland in the Midwest.
An Alaska brown bear has a new shiny smile after getting a huge metal crown for a canine tooth
An Alaska brown bear at the Lake Superior Zoo in northeastern Minnesota has a gleaming new silver-colored canine tooth after a first-of-its-kind procedure. The 800-pound bear named Tundra was put under sedation Monday and fitted with a new titanium alloy crown.
Judy Garland Festival attendees attempt to break world record, celebrate iconic Minnesotan
Not only was the Judy Garland Festival celebrating five decades of the event honoring the Minnesota entertainer's legacy, but organizers were also attempting to break a world record. 
Minneapolis restaurant Stepchld closing after five years
Chef-owner Kamal Mohamed said multiple factors including rising food, labor and rent costs led to the closure.