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Costs spike for Minnesota governor’s mansion upgrades
Anticipated costs for a renovation to the state-owned Minnesota governor’s residence have grown by 80 percent from an earlier project budget. A state agency is seeking feedback from lawmakers.
1 dead, 6 injured in crash involving Metro Transit bus
Authorities say one person died and six others were injured in a crash involving a Metro Transit bus and a pickup truck late Sunday in Minneapolis.
Grief shadows families after Roseville murder-suicide
One of the people killed in what investigators are calling a murder-suicide in Roseville will be laid to rest on Monday. Fong Vang, 32, died after an “unprovoked” attack on Sept. 23 by friend Meng Vang, according to Roseville police. John Thao, 32, was also killed.
Twin Cities Marathon, TC 10 Mile canceled amid forecast for record-setting heat
In emails sent to thousands of race participants and the media just after 5:30 a.m. Sunday, race officials said the predicted temperatures “do not allow a safe event for runners, supporters and volunteers.”
In Twin Cities speech, Somali prime minister praises community, asks for support
In a speech in Bloomington, Hamza Abdi Barre, the first sitting Somali prime minister to visit Minnesota, praised the young generation of Somalis born and raised in the U.S., saying they offer hope for the future.
3 men found dead in Roseville, Minn. home
Roseville police found the three men inside a home, apparently from knife and gunshot wounds.
How Delta's dominance is driving up flight prices at MSP
If you’ve tried to fly out for a fall getaway, you might have noticed airline tickets out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport seem pricey. That’s no illusion, Star Tribune consumer reporter Gita Sitaramiah tells MPR News.