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South St. Paul motorists will encounter detours and increased traffic congestion due to ramp closures on I-494 beginning September 14.
For 20 years, small guitar shop serves start-ups and big stars alike
There's going to be a party Wednesday night -- at The Cabooze Music club in Minneapolis -- in honor of a Twin Cities music legend.
Abercrombie and Fitch has been fined $115,264 for discrimination, four years after employees at the Mall of America store refused to allow a family member to accompany an autistic girl into a fitting room.
Record numbers big business for State Fair vendors
For fairgoers the Minnesota State Fair is about fun, for competitors it's about winning, but for about 1,300 merchants at the fair, it's about making a buck.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld a Ramsey County judge's decision that required visitors to identify themselves to deputy sheriffs before being allowed into the courtroom.
The St. Paul Police Historical Society is opening a new exhibit Tuesday dedicated to youngsters who have served as school safety patrols.
Minneapolis police are investigating a fatal shooting outside a private club near the University of Minnesota.
U of M offering incoming students advice on financial literacy
In the past, money management advice has come strictly from parents, but colleges are now offering students financial advice as well.
More on H1N1 with Dr. Jon Hallberg
All Things Considered talked about flu with medical analyst Dr. Jon Hallberg and he returned to talk about what to expect from H1N1 during the period of seasonal flu.