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The Minnesota Lynx now hold a two game to none lead in their best of five WNBA playoff series against Washington.
MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley about the first 90-plus degree high in the Twin Cities on September 14 since 1939.
'Engineering marvel': New bridge brings excitement to the Iron Range
The new 200-foot tall U.S. Highway 53 bridge over an abandoned iron ore pit next to the city of Virginia is the tallest in the state. It was built to make away for the expansion of a nearby operating taconite mine.
St. Anthony Lock to light up with art, river history
There's going to be an extra glow in the sky in Minneapolis in coming weekends as two artists "Illuminate the Lock" using the massive wall of the Upper St. Anthony Lock as a giant projection screen.
Head north, west for the best fall colors this weekend
Hayes Lake State Park is one place you may want to visit -- and fast. Drought conditions appear to be accelerating and cutting short the fall color season in the park, the DNR says. Many aspens are already yellow or have started dropping dried leaves.
Father and daughter discuss racism, books and unstoppable love
Lou Bellamy, creator of St. Paul's Penumbra Theater, and his daughter Sarah recently sat down for a conversation about memories, both fond and difficult.
Husker Du founder Grant Hart passes away at 56
His former bandmate Bob Mould tweeted: "Grant Hart was a gifted visual artist, a wonderful story teller, and a frighteningly talented musician. Everyone touched by his spirit will always remember."
Signs of economic progress for black Minnesotans, but wide poverty gaps remain
Median earnings rose at a double-digit rate last year and their poverty and unemployment rates seem to be on a long-term trend downward. But black Minnesotans continue to fare much worse economically than most other residents, especially whites.
St. Paul writer Vince Flynn hits the big screen
Coming years after his death, the release of the film "American Assassin" is an emotional event for the author's family.