Workers in St. Paul are nearly finished removing loose marble fragments from the Capitol Building. West Central Tribune says the protective scaffolding used to shield visitors from exterior debris will soon be removed. Capitol officials say visitors are at no safety risk.

The Minneapolis landmark was vandalized this weekend after the word "Kony" was spray-painted on the spoon. WCCO reports other pieces of art work at the Walker Sculpture Garden were also damaged.

Hennepin County officials say they discovered the items when crews tried to clear snow from the area. Despite having their tents confiscated last week and now this latest seizure -- Occupy Minnesota protesters say they won’t be going anywhere.

A formal request from the University of Minnesota regents will ask the state Legislature for $170 million. The money will be spent on building and renovation projects. The U of M plans to contribute nearly $40 million in addition to the state funding for a university budget of $209 million.

The statue of a firefighter carrying a child to safety has sat in a corner of the baggage claim area for more than 20 years. The Minnesota Fire Service Foundation wants it to gain more attention by moving it to the state Capitol.

The camp set up by activists at the Civic Center near city hall for more than a month must be removed by the end of the weekend. Police wouldn't say what action would be taken if the tents aren't removed by the deadline.

The consultant says patchwork fixes won't cut it anymore and the 107-year-old building needs an overhaul. Few capitols that age have never had a major renovation. The consultant says the cost will go up if repairs are postponed.