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Shakopee Judge Drops Curtain On Theater Nights

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:09:32 PST

Minnesota's smoking ban loophole has been closed -- temporarily, at least -- by a judge banning so-called "theater nights" at a Shakopee nightclub.

MN House Says No Again To Tighter Seat Belt Rules

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:43:36 PST

The Minnesota House of Representatives has put a stop to making the state's seat belt law a primary offense, which would allow police to stop a vehicle specifically for the violation.

UPDATE: Man Charged With Setting Fire On Plane Was Mad About Work Assignment

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:05:21 PST

A Minnesota man is accused of setting a fire aboard a commercial airplane that was forced to make an emergency landing in Fargo.

Judge Denies Attempt To Halt Keystone Pipeline

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:36:43 PST

Opponents of the Keystone pipeline have lost a bid to halt construction in North Dakota.

No Deal Yet On Property Tax Relief Or Spending Cuts

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:50:51 PST

Controlling the rise of local property taxes vexed lawmakers and the governor and kept them from reaching a session-ending deal on Thursday.

Congress Passes Farm Bill With Veto-Proof Margin

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:26:07 PST

With veto-proof margins, Congress on Thursday sent President Bush a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps to help the poor.

Construction Zone Crash Injures 2 In Cass County

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:17:48 PST

The Highway Patrol says a construction zone crash on Interstate 94 Wednesday night injured two people and diverted traffic off the interstate for two hours while debris was cleaned up.

Minnesota Woman Hit With Big Download Verdict May Get New Trial

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:13:35 PST

A Minnesota woman ordered to pay a $222,000 judgment in the nation's first music download trial may get another chance with a jury.

Girl Tries To Get Keys From Mom But Can't; Mom Gets DWI

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:28:35 PST

Police say a 12-year-old Maple Grove girl knew her mom was drunk on Saturday, so she took the car keys.

Flagman Struck, Killed Near Chaska

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:08:36 PST

U.S. 212 is closed in both directions west of Chaska, Minnesota after a motorist struck and killed a road construction flagman.

Officers Searching For Missing Teen In Southwestern Minnesota

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:01:35 PST

Law enforcement officers are searching for a 19-year-old Marshall man whose car was found abandoned in a ditch northwest of Taunton.

EERC Director Says High Gas Prices May Put More Emphasis On Hydrogen Fuel

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:51:40 PST

The director of the University of North Dakota's Energy and Environmental Research Center says hydrogen fuel-cell cars could be in showrooms by 2015.

Detroit Lakes Highway Project Almost Finished

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:24:30 PST

A big highway project in our community is almost finished.

Flags At Half-Staff In Honor Of Peace Officers

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:11:10 PST

Flags are flying at half-staff across the state today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Why Fargo, Moorhead Had A Mysterious Smell

Wed, 14 May 2008 21:21:36 PST

If you noticed a funky smell as you headed outside over the last couple of days and wondered what it could be, we've got the answer for you.

U.S. House Passed a Farm Bill Worth Billions

Wed, 14 May 2008 21:02:21 PST

The U.S. House has passed a two hundred and ninety billion dollar farm bill with a strong veto-proof majority.

Investigations on the "Date Rape Drug" in Grand Forks

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:49:06 PST

Make sure to keep an eye on your drinks when you’re out in public.

ND's Largest Wind Farm Is Cranking Out The Power

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:11:29 PST

North Dakota's largest wind farm is online, and producing enough electricity to power the City of Fargo. F-P-I Energy of Florida built the project near Langdon, and Otter Tail Power and MinnKota Power have signed on as customers. And even as the brand new system was dedicated today, the company has plans to expand.

Couple Salvaging Memories From Burned Home

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:47:13 PST

Quick thinking saved a Moorhead man and wife from a fire that all but destroyed their home Wednesday morning.

Pawlenty, Lawmakers Back Talking Budget

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:36:22 PST

The main issue is finding a way to resolve a deficit projected at $935 million, enacting property tax relief and funding an increase in education spending.