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Minnesota Star TribuneWednesday, 17 June 2026

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Price for Blue Line extension rises to $3.58B

Lawmaker says "scrap this boondoggle"; BRT would be much cheaper.

Tim Harlow
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Trump’s approval dips before midterms

Minnesotans largely say they’re dissatisfied with his handling of war, immigration, economy.

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Case backlog hinders MPD’s reform efforts

Evaluator cites city for not efficiently resolving complaints against cops.

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Iran war has permanently altered the global economy

Patricia Cohen

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