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A man wanted in the fatal stabbing of a St. Louis Park woman was arrested early Wednesday.
Cap Wigington, St. Paul's architect
Of the approximately 100,000 architects in the United States in 2005, only about 1,500 were African-American, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This fact makes the story of Clarence "Cap" Wigington even more remarkable.
Fire marshal recommends changes to Mpls. inspections
The state fire marshal recommends that in the case of mixed-use buildings -- like McMahon's Pub in Minneapolis, which burned earlier this month, killing six -- both the commercial and residential floors be inspected at the same time.
Seward shooting suspect pleads guilty to lesser charges
Ahmed Ali, one of the two suspects charged in the shooting deaths of three men at the Seward Market in Minneapolis, pled guilty today to three lesser charges.
Central Corridor: The major controversies
A number controversies have emerged over the last several years of planning for the Central Corridor. Here are some of the more notable ones.
Central corridor: The major players
Building the largest public-works project in Minnesota history is complex -- and confusing. Here are some of the key players involved.
Central Corridor in a nutshell
A brief summary of the Central Corridor light rail line project.
Slideshow: Springtime at the Minnesota Zoo
Spring is here and the animals at the Minnesota Zoo are taking time to enjoy the warm weather.
Flights from MSP to Europe on schedule, for now
Delta Air Lines said it hopes its flights from the U.S. to Europe will run as scheduled this afternoon and evening, including flights to Amsterdam, London and Paris leaving from the Twin Cities.