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State funding brings planned National Loon Center closer to construction
The three-story, 15,000 square foot building in Crosslake in Crow Wing County will aim to immerse visitors in the life of Minnesota's state bird. The National Loon Center hopes to begin construction in spring 2024 and open the facility a year later.
Forget the cardigan at home, Swifties get bejeweled for second Minnesota show
Plaid shirt days were over as thousands of fans flocked to U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday night in their best dress. MPR News freelance photographer Nicole Neri interviewed several Swifties about the homemade outfits they created for the big day.
Six people on what Pride means to them
It's the last weekend of Pride month celebrating LGBTQ+ identities. MPR News asked celebrants in Minneapolis: what does Pride mean to you?
Xcel Energy reports around 30,000 Twin Cities metro customers are without power Saturday afternoon due to strong winds. Crews are on site working to restore the outages, Xcel said.
Bail set at $1 million for suspect in Minneapolis crash that killed 5
Prosecutors allege Derrick John Thompson was driving 95 miles per hour when he exited Interstate 35W onto Lake Street, ran a red light and broadsided the car with the young women. He faces multiple counts of criminal vehicular homicide.