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After rideshare getaway, men arrested, charged in gas station robbery spree
Three men were charged Wednesday in connection with a spate of armed gas station robberies early Sunday as authorities also announced the arrest of one of the suspects, who fled in a rideshare vehicle and eluded capture for three days.
Photos: 10 of the best, most iconic views in Minnesota
From lake cliffs to river bluffs to prairies, there’s an endless list of contenders for the title Minnesota’s Best View. MPR News editor and Wander & Wonder alum Andrew Krueger shares his list of loveliest spots. What are yours?
Minneapolis Park Board announces Hiawatha Golf Course redesign options
The historic Hiawatha Golf Course has experienced major flooding over its century-long history. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announced redesign options to mitigate the course’s water issues.
Eastbound I-94 between I-35 in Minneapolis and Highway 280 reopens
A section of Interstate 94 in the Twin Cities has reopened ahead of schedule. All lanes of eastbound I-94 between I-35 in Minneapolis and Highway 280 in St. Paul opened at about 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Fifteen people file to run in Minneapolis mayor's race
The start of early voting is just over a month away. Minneapolis voters will select the next mayor, 13 council members, park commissioners, as well as members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation.
The luck of the Irish spice bag: The takeout dish that’s found a home in the Twin Cities
O'Shaughnessy Distilling Company in Minneapolis has turned its Irish-American twist on Ireland’s beloved late-night dish, the spice bag — complete with cheese curds — into a viral sensation and permanent menu item, drawing crowds from across the metro.