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Photos: Thousands take part in 40th running of Twin Cities Marathon
On Sunday, thousands of people ran, walked and wheeled their way through Minneapolis and St. Paul during the 40th running of the Twin Cities Marathon. Photojournalist Stephen Maturen photographed scenes from around the 26.2-mile route for MPR News.
Lawsuit from former UMN student alleging rape by Chinese billionaire settled
Richard Liu was potentially liable for both compensatory and punitive damages. In a joint statement released by attorneys, the parties called the incident "a misunderstanding that has consumed substantial public attention and brought profound suffering to the parties and their families."
Minnesotans work to locate loved ones, assess damage after Ian
A Minneapolis woman is thankful for volunteers who helped rescue her elderly father from his Florida home during Hurricane Ian. Others say the destruction from the powerful hurricane and storm surge is overwhelming.
Twin Cities Arab Festival is a “home away from home” for Minnesota Arab community
Filmmakers from Arab, Southwest Asian and North African communities are showcasing years of hard work at the festival, which serves as a space of representation for Minnesota's Arab community.
Twin Cities sees strong showing of Asian American theater
The Guthrie’s opening play, “Vietgone” is just one of several productions featuring Asian American playwrights, directors and casts.
Bloomington police seize 24 pounds of fentanyl pills
Bloomington police say they seized 24 pounds of the painkiller fentanyl from a man at a hotel in the city, in what they say is one of the largest fentanyl seizures in Minnesota.
Photos: Library, mural dedicated to former St. Paul School Board Chair Marny Xiong
Family, friends, colleagues and former teachers were among those in attendance Thursday night for the unveiling of a mural and the dedication of the Marny Xiong Memorial Library at St. Paul's Washington Technology Magnet School.
Minnesota health officials raise concerns over measles cases
The thirteen cases found between June and September are “several times greater than the number of cases the state sees in a typical year,” health officials said.