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In 1963, she left Minneapolis for Mattel. She designed Barbie clothes for 35 years
Carol Spencer, a fashion designer from Minneapolis, spent 35 years designing outfits for Barbie. She drew inspiration from designer brands like Dior and Chanel, and believes Barbie has endured because people from different walks of life found their own connection to the doll.
Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea debuts new play, continues work to make stages more accessible
Seven years since winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea has played hundreds of gigs around the world, scored a Broadway play and become an influential advocate for disability awareness.
Minnesota Aurora, MN United to host World Cup watch parties
The U.S. Women’s national team is looking for their third straight world title heading into the 2023 World Cup, which will be hosted in Australia and New Zealand.
Temporary site plan for Minneapolis police precinct building moves forward
A council committee Tuesday unanimously passed a legislative directive requiring the city to research the merits of adding 3rd Police Precinct officers to the Century Plaza building which is located outside of the precinct's geographic boundaries. 
Suspect charged in Forest Lake hit-and-run crash; family and friends remember teenage victim
A 17-year-old girl struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver last weekend in Forest Lake is being remembered by family and friends as a loving person who dreamed of going to college and becoming a veterinarian. A suspect has been charged in connection with her death.
Property damage charge for St. Paul woman suspected in apartment fire
The complaint against Aisha Abdulle, 18, accuses her of lighting fireworks and throwing them in the street and dry grass nearby. They allegedly started a fire that quickly spread to an apartment building.
Several cars from a freight train derailed Monday night in northern Minnesota. Two of the cars were carrying hazardous materials but there were no reports of leaks, injuries or evacuations.
MnDOT details plans for the future of I-94
Minnesotans can give their feedback on what to do with a busy stretch of I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Frey recommends 3rd Police Precinct station not go back to Lake Street or nearby — for now
The City of Minneapolis is scrapping proposals to return the 3rd Police Precinct station to its former place on Lake Street or find the precinct a new home near 26th and Minnehaha avenues.