Matthew Liebsch, 28, of Orono, Minn. , won a third straight overall title in 37 minutes, 6 seconds in a field of 597 finishers. Batdorf, of Minneapolis, was fifth in 39:33 and Osthus, of Des Moines, Iowa, was sixth in 40:02. Former Olympian John Bauer...

“I understood their concerns, and they were very valid,” Gov. Dayton told the Associated Press on Jan. 25, following his two recent meetings with the basilica’s rector Father John Bauer. The priest reportedly told the governor that the basilica would...

Tuesday that plan was doomed by strong opposition from leaders at the Basilica of St. Mary, a historic Catholic Church adjacent to the site, and by apparent opposition on the Minneapolis City Council, where more members prefer the Metrodome location. ...

Tuesday that plan was doomed by strong opposition from leaders at the Basilica of St. Mary, a historic Catholic Church adjacent to the site, and by apparent opposition on the Minneapolis City Council, where more members prefer the Metrodome location. ...

Dayton says valid concerns from the Basilica of St. Mary and issues on the Minneapolis City Council made him take the Linden Avenue site off the table. “We are pleased Gov. Dayton has taken the Linden Avenue site off the table as a potential location...

"All I can tell you is that our ownership is extremely frustrated with the situation." The basilica's rector, the Rev. John Bauer, had made clear in recent days that he might consider legal action to protect the 100-year-old structure, which is on the...