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April 30, 2015 8:08 AM

Get ready for lane closures, detours this weekend

Much of the construction work this weekend is planned as part of the Interstate 35E MnPASS project.

by Jon Collins

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April 30, 2015 1:30 AM

Who will be the next president?

In announcing his candidacy Wednesday, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders assailed an economic system that he said has devolved over the past 40 years and eradicated the nation's middle class.

by Jon Gordon

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April 29, 2015 1:00 PM

Winona sculptor draws inspiration from the Mississippi

Many of Leo Smith's wood sculptures reflect the objects he has encountered during a lifetime of exploring the Mississippi River near his Winona-area home.

by Dan Olson

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April 29, 2015 9:57 AM

Guthrie announces first season under new leader

The theater's lineup ranges from Shakespeare to an adaptation of a musical written for the Marx Brothers in 1925.

by Euan Kerr

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April 29, 2015 1:54 AM

Who should set policy on gay marriage — states or the Supreme Court?

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, responding to a proponent of gay marriage in arguments Tuesday, warned there would be "consequences" if the court were to prevent states from banning same-sex marriage.

by Jon Gordon

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April 28, 2015 7:04 AM

Minneapolis could see second cable company

Members of the City Council's Ways and Means Committee on Monday recommended allowing CenturyLink to compete with Comcast for customers.

by Brandt Williams

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April 28, 2015 1:52 AM

How much is too much to pay for Southwest light rail?

The Southwest Corridor light rail project appears to be in serious trouble, writes MPR News reporter Curtis Gilbert.

by Jon Gordon

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April 27, 2015 2:23 AM

Do emoticons and emojis help or hinder communication?

A new study analyzes more than a billion pieces of data on emojis across 16 languages and regions.

by Jon Gordon

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April 24, 2015 2:17 AM

Should Minneapolis give tax breaks to Minnesota United?

The Minnesota United soccer team is waging a campaign for tax breaks to help pay for a new stadium in Minneapolis. Mayor Betsy Hodges opposes waiving property tax breaks.

by Jon Gordon