Mpls. closes homeless camp; Hwy. 14 expansion; longer wait for tax refund?

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Evening Update [Minneapolis closes homeless encampment in Phillips West neighborhood]( [The camp which was on city property was temporary home to more than 20 homeless adults.]( [Officials break ground on final leg of Hwy. 14 expansion between Rochester and New Ulm]( [When completed, Hwy. 14 will be four lanes between New Ulm and Rochester.]( [Minnesota travelers mixed on lifting of mask mandate]( [Many travelers still chose to keep their noses and mouths covered, as recommended by the CDC.]( [Nice Ride hopes to keep momentum going after a record-breaking 2021]( [Last year, 70,000 riders hopped on a bike or scooter for the first time, according to the company's data.]( [CDC drops all countries from its coronavirus 'do not travel' list]( [More than 90 countries had been in the Level 4 category, including Costa Rica, France and Iceland.]( [Russia pours in more troops and presses attack in eastern Ukraine]( [If successful, the Russian offensive in the Donbas would essentially slice Ukraine in two.]( [Biden launches $6B effort to save distressed nuclear plants]( [It cites the need to continue nuclear energy as a carbon-free source of power that helps to combat climate change.]( [It could be a longer wait than usual to get your federal tax refund]( [If you filed a paper return, or made a mistake, the wait is likely to stretch into the summer. Or longer.]( [Afropunk Festival coming to Minneapolis on June 19 to showcase Black culture]( [This will be the first Midwest fest after events in Europe, Africa and the eastern U.S.]( Connect with Star Tribune [facebook]([twitter]([pinterest]([instagram]( [Manage email preferences]( • [Subscribe to Star Tribune]( • [Privacy Policy]( • [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent by: StarTribune, 650 3rd Ave S, Suite #1300, Minneapolis, MN, 55488 © 2022 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](