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5 candidates vie for St. Paul mayor

5 candidates vie for St. Paul mayor

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is facing off against four other candidates who want his job. As Carter seeks a third term at the helm of the city, his record is being scrutinized by three candidates who are newcomers to city politics and a state representative who has represented the city since 2019.
by Peter Cox

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Lowertown St. Paul gallery spotlights Minnesota artists exploring gender and identity

Lowertown St. Paul gallery spotlights Minnesota artists exploring gender and identity

A new Lowertown St. Paul exhibit brings together artists from across Minnesota whose work examines gender, queerness and the fight for justice — inspired by one family’s personal story.
by Anika Besst

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Polar bear arrives at Como Park Zoo in St. Paul

Polar bear arrives at Como Park Zoo in St. Paul

The arrival of the 700-pound, 4-year-old female polar bear is part of a plan to support the threatened species.
by Regina Medina

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Stretches of two Twin Cities freeways will be closed this weekend

Stretches of two Twin Cities freeways will be closed this weekend

A stretch of Interstate 94 in St. Paul will be closed all weekend, starting late Friday. And part of Interstate 494 in Bloomington will be closed from Friday night through early Saturday.
by Andrew Krueger

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Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits Minnesota to highlight close ties

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits Minnesota to highlight close ties

Crown Prince Haakon — heir to the throne of Norway — took part in a series of events in the Twin Cities on Tuesday. That included a stop at Norway House in Minneapolis and a meeting with Gov. Tim Walz at the State Capitol in St. Paul.
by MPR News Staff, Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Regina Medina

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Long-term closure of John Ireland Bridge over I-94 begins Monday

Long-term closure of John Ireland Bridge over I-94 begins Monday

The John Ireland Boulevard bridge, which carries traffic over Interstate 94 and links the state Capitol and the Cathedral of St. Paul, will close for nearly a year starting Monday. MnDOT says it’ll be disassembled and rebuilt within the same footprint.
by MPR News Staff

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