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Republican presidential hopeful John McCain holds a forum event in Hudson, Wis. to hear about the challenges women face in this economy.

Getting around in the city of Minneapolis could provide challenges for drivers this weekend. Interstate 35W between I-94 and the Crosstown Highway will be closed in both directions for a pavement rehabilitation project. Plus, special events will cause additional closures

Republican John McCain told a mostly femaleaudience in Hudson, Wis., today that his plans to cut income, business and estate taxes would help women.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty says a state economic update scheduled for release tomorrow will be an improvement over the $1 billion shortfall that was predicted in February.

Representatives of the organization which runs the famed Sundance Film Festival are in Minnesota to encourage filmmaking in the state's Indian communities.

It's been about three years since Twin Cities area cab drivers were allowed to increase their rates. Meanwhile, gas prices have more than doubled. Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington and the airport are poised to raise fares by 16 percent.

Holding presidential campaign events in border towns like Hudson helps candidates leverage the kind of local news coverage they like the most.

The Stillwater Lift Bridge will be closed next week for repairs. The historic bridge over the St. Croix River was damaged earlier this week when a lumber delivery truck got stuck on it.