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One woman who got tickets for herself and her entire book club as soon as they went on sale is Sheletta Brundidge, co-host of the "Two Haute Mamas" podcast. Brundidge talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about why she's going to the event.
Mariah Carey performs at the State Theatre in Minneapolis on Wednesday night. It will be the first time that the 49-year-old singer, who has scored 18 number one hits, will headline a solo concert in the Twin Cities.
Winter's weight brings down roof at State Fair Cattle Barn
Fair officials said they believe snow slid from a higher point on the roof and the weight proved too much for a south-facing section of the roof. No animals or people were inside at the time, and no one was hurt.
Melting record snowpack, rain expected to cause flooding
More than an inch of rain is forecast for much of Minnesota Wednesday and Thursday including the Twin Cities metro area. With the heavier-than-normal snowpack starting to melt, forecasters are expecting some road flooding across the region.