Twin Cities

July 6, 2015 8:02 AM

Heavy rain causes accidents, slows commute

The National Weather Service predicts rainfall of between 2 and 4 inches throughout the morning and afternoon. Storms should clear the region by about 4 p.m.

by Jon Collins

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June 23, 2015 8:21 AM

I-35W southbound reopens after pedestrian death

The two left lanes on the interstate were closed shortly after 7 a.m. and reopened shortly before 9:30 a.m.

by Jon Collins

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June 12, 2015 3:48 PM

Money train: Green Line success driving transit, business hopes

As the $1 billion light rail line celebrates its first anniversary this weekend, officials say it's attracting riders and economic development.

by Curtis Gilbert

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June 8, 2015 8:07 PM

Minneapolis mulls restricting flavored tobacco sales

The proposed ordinance would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in convenience stores and gas stations. It would only allow them to be sold in specialty tobacco shops.

by Curtis Gilbert

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June 8, 2015 4:35 PM

Woman killed in grain elevator fall identified

Emily Roland, 20, of Cottage Grove died from multiple blunt-force injuries. She was a sophomore at the University of Minnesota.

by Peter Cox

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June 8, 2015 4:00 AM

Upper St. Anthony lock closing after half a century; blame the carp

Tuesday night, the Upper St. Anthony Falls lock will run its final cycle. Here's an interactive guide to the closing, from invasive carp to how a lock actually works.

by William Lager

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June 8, 2015 4:00 AM

Photos: St. Anthony Falls and the changing Minneapolis riverfront

The story of St. Anthony Falls is inextricably tied to the story of Minneapolis, where a city grew up around more than 150 years of attempts -- some successful and some disastrous -- to yoke the only waterfall of the longest river in North America.

by MPR News Staff

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June 3, 2015 7:10 PM

Study: Trains still better than buses for Southwest light rail line

As officials seek to trim stations from the Southwest Corridor light rail line, a report concludes that rapid bus transit would not be a cost-effective alternative.

by Curtis Gilbert