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Catholic school kids gather for Mass at Xcel Energy Center
It was the third-ever Mass of the Holy Spirit hosted by the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence. The event brought students from 78 Catholic grade schools to the Mass.
Interstate 94 closures planned this weekend in eastern Twin Cities metro
Drivers in the eastern Twin Cities metro this weekend should take note: Interstate 94 will be closed overnight in both directions in parts of St. Paul and Maplewood.
Better wellness visits, healthier kids: Minnesota pediatricians try a new approach
Some pediatricians in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud are experimenting with a program they say is improving basic kid wellness visits and may lead to better outcomes for some of the youngest, neediest Minnesotans. The state’s looking at how it might help the program grow.
Frozen masterpieces: Ice sculptures at the Minneapolis Institute of Art
Pearson’s “Veiled Lady” is one of ten ice sculptures by Minnesota Ice on view starting Thursday for Mia’s “Minneapolis Institute of Ice” event. The sculptures will be on view in the museum courtyard through Feb. 4, weather permitting.
Two firefighters injured in Minneapolis fire; businesses displaced
A fire in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis heavily damaged two buildings early Wednesday. Two firefighters were injured in an explosion caused by smoke and gas buildup.
Minnesota state trooper charged with murder in the killing of Ricky Cobb II
Cobb, 33, was shot to death by trooper Ryan Londregan during a stop on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on July 31 at about 2 a.m. Londregan is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and second-degree manslaughter.
Minneapolis construction projects top $1.5 billion in 2023
Mayor Jacob Frey said it’s the 13th straight year that the city has exceeded $1 billion in construction projects. 
What's up with all the business closings on St. Paul's Grand Avenue? City council member weighs in
The St. Paul restaurant that claims to serve the most walleye in the world is calling it quits. The family who has owns Tavern on Grand on St. Paul’s Grand Avenue is closing the decades-old landmark in early June.