Minnesota Midday: Nicollet Avenue reconnects, Grand Meadow fire and a mild Monday

Nicollet Avenue and Lake Street reconnect in Minneapolis after nearly 50 years

A new stretch of pavement reconnects Nicollet Avenue and West Lake Street in south Minneapolis, a link blocked since the 1970s when a Kmart store was built on the site. Neighbors celebrated on Sunday with a street party, and people can now cross on foot…

✔ Sources: MPR News, CBS Minnesota

Four people die in Grand Meadow house fire; investigation continues

Four people died in a house fire on First Street Northeast in Grand Meadow, in Mower County, on Sunday, November 8, after crews were called just before 11:30 a.m. and found smoke coming from the home. Authorities have not released the victims' names or…

✔ Sources: FOX 9, CBS Minnesota

Minnesota has a mild Monday before a cooldown by Thursday

Monday is a mild day across Minnesota, with highs around 60 in the Twin Cities, well above the normal of about 45 for November 9, according to FOX 9. Cooler air arrives on Veterans Day, Wednesday, and highs drop to around 40 on Thursday and Friday. A few…

✔ Sources: FOX 9, CBS Minnesota

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