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Minneapolis I-35W bridge collapse offers lessons for swift Baltimore rebuild
Minnesota’s experience recovering from the I-35W bridge collapse in 2007 provides important lessons to guide officials in Maryland as they work to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Photos: Maple Grove celebrates Holi, the Hindu festival of colors
Holi, known as the Hindu festival of colors, is typically observed in March in India, Nepal and other South Asian Countries. MPR News freelance photographer Liam James Doyle went to Maple Grove on Saturday for Holi festivities hosted by the Marathi Association of Minnesota at the Hindu Temple.
‘Ozempig’ remains Minnesota baseball team’s mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming
Almost immediately after the team announced the name this week ahead of Saturday’s opening day game, criticism began pouring in on social media from people distressed by the name, calling it hurtful and insensitive.
Council recommends $12 million to fight invasive carp
A proposal to install a barrier to prevent invasive carp from moving up the Mississippi River got a surprise boost this week. The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council makes recommendations on how to spend money from a dedicated sales tax.
How zebra mussels spurred the Red Lake Nation push to return tribal lands
For over a century, the Band has maintained the United States government disregarded a treaty agreement when it took a portion of Upper Red Lake and land around it. Recent events involving the tribe’s relationship with the state DNR sped up the tribe’s decision to reclaim the lands around Upper Red Lake.
The area has a 40 percent chance of snow Friday with a high of 37. The weekend is looking partly sunny with highs around 40.
International Institute of Minnesota has helped thousands of refugees rebuild lives in America
Shalom Mugisha is one of the thousands of refugees who have settled in the state with help from the International Institute of Minnesota. The organization expects close to 700 refugees to arrive in the state this year.