The state of Minnesota will give Minneapolis about $33 million over several years to help pay off debt on the downtown library.
The state of Minnesota will give Minneapolis about $33 million over several years to help pay off debt on the downtown library.
Minnesota and Wisconsin transportation officials have scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for the new St. Croix bridge project connecting the two states. The ceremony will be held May 28 at Lowell Park in Stillwater. Work on...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to temporarily close a lock and dam near Fountain City so a damaged gate can be replaced.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to temporarily close a lock and dam near Fountain City so a damaged gate can be replaced.
Minnesota and Wisconsin transportation officials have scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for the new St. Croix bridge project connecting the two states.
Minnesota and Wisconsin transportation officials have scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for the new St. Croix bridge project connecting the two states.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has lifted fire restrictions in all or parts of 32 Minnesota counties as wet weather lowers the fire danger.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has lifted fire restrictions in all or parts of 32 Minnesota counties as wet weather lowers the fire danger.
A day care provider in Dakota County is charged with manslaughter in the death of a 3-month-old boy who died in her care last July.
A day care provider in Dakota County is charged with manslaughter in the death of a 3-month-old boy who died in her care last July.
The parents of slain University of North Dakota student Dru Sjodin (shuh-DEEN') say the man convicted of killing their daughter isn't the only person who received a death sentence.
The parents of slain University of North Dakota student Dru Sjodin (shuh-DEEN') say the man convicted of killing their daughter isn't the only person who received a death sentence.
A second teenager has pleaded guilty in the shooting death of a 5-year-old boy who was killed by a stray bullet in north Minneapolis.
A second teenager has pleaded guilty in the shooting death of a 5-year-old boy who was killed by a stray bullet in north Minneapolis.
Medical device maker Medtronic confirms it is eliminating 2,000 jobs worldwide, including 500 in Minnesota.
Medical device maker Medtronic confirms it is eliminating 2,000 jobs worldwide, including 500 in Minnesota.
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The lawyer for the family of a missing Utah woman says there's an ongoing federal investigation into Susan Powell's disappearance.
The lawyer for the family of a missing Utah woman says there's an ongoing federal investigation into Susan Powell's disappearance.
Minnesota lawmakers have closed the book on a legislative session that will be remembered both for what happened and what didn't.
Minnesota lawmakers have closed the book on a legislative session that will be remembered both for what happened and what didn't.
Top Minnesota lawmakers say they purposely delayed implementation of a new sales tax on warehousing services until next April in case they need to revise or undo it before then.
Top Minnesota lawmakers say they purposely delayed implementation of a new sales tax on warehousing services until next April in case they need to revise or undo it before then.
A man who fired numerous gunshots in a Minneapolis park where children were playing has been sentenced to a year in jail and eight years of probation.
A man who fired numerous gunshots in a Minneapolis park where children were playing has been sentenced to a year in jail and eight years of probation.
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Outgoing Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson says he's glad the Legislature and not the courts made the call on same-sex marriage in Minnesota.
Outgoing Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson says he's glad the Legislature and not the courts made the call on same-sex marriage in Minnesota.
Thousands of Minnesota soldiers are returning from war with chronic pain from injuries that leave many of them impaired and even disabled.
Thousands of Minnesota soldiers are returning from war with chronic pain from injuries that leave many of them impaired and even disabled.
Favorable weather has helped Minnesota farmers catch up from a late start to get 70 percent of their corn crop planted.
Favorable weather has helped Minnesota farmers catch up from a late start to get 70 percent of their corn crop planted.
The young boy critically injured in a stabbing attack in Rochester last year has died at a hospital in Nebraska.
The young boy critically injured in a stabbing attack in Rochester last year has died at a hospital in Nebraska.
A miserable start to spring planting for Minnesota farmers has greatly improved with a stretch of better weather.
A miserable start to spring planting for Minnesota farmers has greatly improved with a stretch of better weather.
A Minneapolis police SWAT team leader has been fired following his conviction for assaulting a man while off-duty at a bar in Andover.
A Minneapolis police SWAT team leader has been fired following his conviction for assaulting a man while off-duty at a bar in Andover.
After the legislative session comes the politicking.
After the legislative session comes the politicking.
Federal prosecutors want the notes of mental health professionals who examined a man convicted of killing of a University of North Dakota student more than nine years ago.
Federal prosecutors want the notes of mental health professionals who examined a man convicted of killing of a University of North Dakota student more than nine years ago.
Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed this week Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week in Minnesota.
Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed this week Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week in Minnesota.
Extensive work on the 107-year-old state Capitol is getting the go-ahead from Minnesota lawmakers in a late financial rescue package.
Julio Teheran pitched eight-plus strong innings yesterday to lead the Atlanta Braves past the Minnesota Twins 5-1. Teheran allowed one run on five hits and struck out four to improve to 3-1 on the year. Josh Willingham...
Your favorite brew may soon be available for purchase at the state Capitol.
Your favorite brew may soon be available for purchase at the state Capitol.
Billionaire Warren Buffett isn't just Berkshire Hathaway's chairman and CEO. He's also the chief salesman.
Billionaire Warren Buffett isn't just Berkshire Hathaway's chairman and CEO. He's also the chief salesman.
The tornadoes that have raked communities in Oklahoma, Texas and other states over the past week belie what has been an unusually slow start to the 2013 tornado season.
The tornadoes that have raked communities in Oklahoma, Texas and other states over the past week belie what has been an unusually slow start to the 2013 tornado season.
New research finds that Lake Superior's warming water probably already is affecting its most abundant big fish, the cold water-loving siscowet lake trout.
New research finds that Lake Superior's warming water probably already is affecting its most abundant big fish, the cold water-loving siscowet lake trout.
The Legislature has sent Gov. Mark Dayton a bill that lets anyone vote by absentee ballot without being forced to provide an excuse.
The Legislature has sent Gov. Mark Dayton a bill that lets anyone vote by absentee ballot without being forced to provide an excuse.
A Minnesota teenager whose song "Clouds" became an Internet sensation has died after battling a rare form of bone cancer.
A Minnesota teenager whose song "Clouds" became an Internet sensation has died after battling a rare form of bone cancer.
Lawyers plan mediation sessions to try to resolve two federal lawsuits stemming from a 2010 plane crash in western Wyoming that killed a Minnesota father and three sons.
Lawyers plan mediation sessions to try to resolve two federal lawsuits stemming from a 2010 plane crash in western Wyoming that killed a Minnesota father and three sons.
Minnesota lawmakers are working through the day and looking more likely to bump right up against the midnight deadline to adjourn the legislative session.
Minnesota lawmakers are working through the day and looking more likely to bump right up against the midnight deadline to adjourn the legislative session.
Minnesota health officials say more than two-dozen people have been sickened by eating raw Mexican-style cheese.
Minnesota health officials say more than two-dozen people have been sickened by eating raw Mexican-style cheese.
Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in the trunk of a car towed from Brooklyn Park to a wrecker lot near downtown Minneapolis.
Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in the trunk of a car towed from Brooklyn Park to a wrecker lot near downtown Minneapolis.
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A new survey finds Minneapolis has the highest gas prices in the Lower 48 states.
A new survey finds Minneapolis has the highest gas prices in the Lower 48 states.
The Minnesota House has passed a bill that allows a union drive among home daycare providers and personal care attendants after about 10 hours of debate strung out over more than two days.
The Minnesota House has passed a bill that allows a union drive among home daycare providers and personal care attendants after about 10 hours of debate strung out over more than two days.
Fire has damaged a hangar at an airport in South St. Paul.
Fire has damaged a hangar at an airport in South St. Paul.
The Minnesota Senate has voted unanimously to reject the confirmation of a Minnesota Tax Court judge who is facing suspension and censure.
The Minnesota Senate has voted unanimously to reject the confirmation of a Minnesota Tax Court judge who is facing suspension and censure.
Supporters of legislation to crack down on bullying in schools are vowing to press on next year after their bill got held up in the Minnesota Senate.
Supporters of legislation to crack down on bullying in schools are vowing to press on next year after their bill got held up in the Minnesota Senate.
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A Twin Cities mother says her 13-year-old daughter is recovering at Children's Hospital after engaging in a dangerous activity with her friends.
A Twin Cities mother says her 13-year-old daughter is recovering at Children's Hospital after engaging in a dangerous activity with her friends.
Wisconsin's historic Superior Entry lighthouse is free for the taking.
Wisconsin's historic Superior Entry lighthouse is free for the taking.
Minnesota doesn't have ammonium nitrate fertilizer plants like the one that exploded in Texas last month, but the state does have anhydrous ammonia storage facilities that can be potentially dangerous.
Minnesota doesn't have ammonium nitrate fertilizer plants like the one that exploded in Texas last month, but the state does have anhydrous ammonia storage facilities that can be potentially dangerous.
Passengers aboard a Jefferson Lines bus headed from Minneapolis to Missoula, Mont., escaped unharmed when the bus caught fire in northwestern North Dakota.
Passengers aboard a Jefferson Lines bus headed from Minneapolis to Missoula, Mont., escaped unharmed when the bus caught fire in northwestern North Dakota.
A powerful band of storms with strong winds and heavy rain uprooted trees, flooded roads and caused structural damage in southeastern Minnesota.
A powerful band of storms with strong winds and heavy rain uprooted trees, flooded roads and caused structural damage in southeastern Minnesota.
The sudden death of a 37-year-old police officer in a small Minnesota community is unexplained.
The sudden death of a 37-year-old police officer in a small Minnesota community is unexplained.
A new report shows poverty in the Twin Cities suburbs is growing faster than many other metropolitan areas in the nation.
A new report shows poverty in the Twin Cities suburbs is growing faster than many other metropolitan areas in the nation.
Come midnight, the Minnesota Legislature's 2013 session will be history.
Come midnight, the Minnesota Legislature's 2013 session will be history.
Minnesota voters will decide in 2016 if the constitution should be changed to let an independent board set the pay of legislators.
Minnesota voters will decide in 2016 if the constitution should be changed to let an independent board set the pay of legislators.
The Minnesota Legislature may resort to a stand-alone borrowing measure that would pay for state Capitol-related renovation costs and nothing more.
The Minnesota Legislature may resort to a stand-alone borrowing measure that would pay for state Capitol-related renovation costs and nothing more.
Minnesota Vikings stadium finance plan, take two.
Minnesota Vikings stadium finance plan, take two.
An Oklahoma sheriff is crediting early warnings for a low death toll during a tornado outbreak that ravaged the Plains and Midwest.
An Oklahoma sheriff is crediting early warnings for a low death toll during a tornado outbreak that ravaged the Plains and Midwest.
For the first time in five years, state taxes in Minnesota are headed up. But only on certain people and entities.
For the first time in five years, state taxes in Minnesota are headed up. But only on certain people and entities.
Minnesota Democrats are making a late push on a bill to raise the state's minimum wage.
Minnesota Democrats are making a late push on a bill to raise the state's minimum wage.
Skies turned dark and the rain came down in torrents as severe storms rumbled across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Skies turned dark and the rain came down in torrents as severe storms rumbled across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Two men are in custody while another was burned in a minor explosion from what police call an illegal fireworks operation in the city of Wyoming.
Two men are in custody while another was burned in a minor explosion from what police call an illegal fireworks operation in the city of Wyoming.
Pay increases for Minnesota lawmakers won't be happening this legislative session.
Pay increases for Minnesota lawmakers won't be happening this legislative session.
The Legislature has sent Gov. Mark Dayton a school funding bill that boosts education spending in a number of areas.
The Legislature has sent Gov. Mark Dayton a school funding bill that boosts education spending in a number of areas.
Gov. Mark Dayton is asking the state Senate to reject the confirmation of a Minnesota Tax Court judge who is facing suspension and censure.
Gov. Mark Dayton is asking the state Senate to reject the confirmation of a Minnesota Tax Court judge who is facing suspension and censure.
Minnesota State Lottery players won nearly $3.9 million in prizes during the 6 ½-week run up to Saturday night's Powerball jackpot drawing.
Minnesota State Lottery players won nearly $3.9 million in prizes during the 6 ½-week run up to Saturday night's Powerball jackpot drawing.
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines says he plans to add jobs at the carrier's reservation center in the northeastern Minnesota city of Chisholm.
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines says he plans to add jobs at the carrier's reservation center in the northeastern Minnesota city of Chisholm.
Duluth police say they've found a 12-year-old boy who was last seen getting on the bus after classes ended Thursday at Lincoln Park Middle School.
Duluth police say they've found a 12-year-old boy who was last seen getting on the bus after classes ended Thursday at Lincoln Park Middle School.
The Somali community in Minnesota is reacting with a mix of outrage, confusion and relief to sentences handed down last week in the long-running investigations into recruiting and financing for the terrorist group...
The Somali community in Minnesota is reacting with a mix of outrage, confusion and relief to sentences handed down last week in the long-running investigations into recruiting and financing for the terrorist group al-Shabab.
The planned opening of Maryland's fourth casino this week is bringing changes to Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland.
The planned opening of Maryland's fourth casino this week is bringing changes to Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland.
The final pieces of Minnesota's next two-year budget are falling into place amid a time crunch to get it all approved.
The final pieces of Minnesota's next two-year budget are falling into place amid a time crunch to get it all approved.
Top Minnesota lawmakers are searching for a way to assemble a slimmed-down construction projects bill that would include renovation funding for the state Capitol.
Top Minnesota lawmakers are searching for a way to assemble a slimmed-down construction projects bill that would include renovation funding for the state Capitol.
Many Minnesota cities and counties will see a big bump in their state aid, and for that they're being required to tamp down property taxes.
Many Minnesota cities and counties will see a big bump in their state aid, and for that they're being required to tamp down property taxes.
Washburn County sheriff's officials say they consider the case of a 15-year-old girl missing for 17 years still open and active.
Washburn County sheriff's officials say they consider the case of a 15-year-old girl missing for 17 years still open and active.
Minnesota schools are in line for a bunch of new money from the state.
Minnesota schools are in line for a bunch of new money from the state.
Duluth police are looking for a 12-year-old boy.
Duluth police are looking for a 12-year-old boy.
Former news anchor Tom Brokaw told Mayo Clinic students at their commencement ceremony to make money but not to forget to make a difference.
Former news anchor Tom Brokaw told Mayo Clinic students at their commencement ceremony to make money but not to forget to make a difference.
As the ice comes off more Minnesota lakes, safety officials are highlighting Saturday's start to National Safe Boating Week.
As the ice comes off more Minnesota lakes, safety officials are highlighting Saturday's start to National Safe Boating Week.
Wisconsin's neighbor Minnesota may have become the 12th state in the country to legalize same-sex unions on Tuesday.
Wisconsin's neighbor Minnesota may have become the 12th state in the country to legalize same-sex unions on Tuesday.
The Legislature has sent Gov. Mark Dayton a $11 billion package of spending on health and assistance programs that includes a 5-percent pay increase for nursing home workers.
The Legislature has sent Gov. Mark Dayton a $11 billion package of spending on health and assistance programs that includes a 5-percent pay increase for nursing home workers.
Minneapolis police have reopened the 1996 homicide case of a 31-year-old woman found stabbed to death in the trunk of her car.
Minneapolis police have reopened the 1996 homicide case of a 31-year-old woman found stabbed to death in the trunk of her car.
When Minnesota lawmakers finish their session Monday, they'll have a full nine months to cook up plans for next year's session.
When Minnesota lawmakers finish their session Monday, they'll have a full nine months to cook up plans for next year's session.
The first two students have awarded college scholarships bearing the man of Congolese native who died in a traffic accident after moving to Minnesota.
The first two students have awarded college scholarships bearing the man of Congolese native who died in a traffic accident after moving to Minnesota.
The Minnesota National Guard has officially launched its new $3.9 million Unmanned Aircraft Operations Facility at Camp Ripley.
The Minnesota National Guard has officially launched its new $3.9 million Unmanned Aircraft Operations Facility at Camp Ripley.
A Minneapolis man has won the ninth annual Fargo Marathon.
A Minneapolis man has won the ninth annual Fargo Marathon.
The Minnesota Legislature is meeting over the weekend as the clock counts down on the regular session.
The Minnesota Legislature is meeting over the weekend as the clock counts down on the regular session.
The Minnesota House has voted to give nursing home workers in the state a 5-percent pay increase.
The Minnesota House has voted to give nursing home workers in the state a 5-percent pay increase.
Duluth police have released the name of a 36-year-old man who died after crashing his bicycle into a pole.
Duluth police have released the name of a 36-year-old man who died after crashing his bicycle into a pole.
A Minnesota judge has sentenced a Missouri man to life in prison without parole for the fatal shootings of a Brooklyn Park home day-care provider and her elderly parents last year.
A Minnesota judge has sentenced a Missouri man to life in prison without parole for the fatal shootings of a Brooklyn Park home day-care provider and her elderly parents last year.
A YMCA camp in western Wisconsin has been cleaned after more than 50 children from a Minnesota school district were sickened with norovirus.
A YMCA camp in western Wisconsin has been cleaned after more than 50 children from a Minnesota school district were sickened with norovirus.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reopening a lock and dam on the Mississippi River near Fountain City after a towboat hit one of the gates.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reopening a lock and dam on the Mississippi River near Fountain City after a towboat hit one of the gates.
A Minnesota bartender is charged with serving alcohol to an underage customer who drowned in a nearby pond after leaving the bar last month.
A Minnesota bartender is charged with serving alcohol to an underage customer who drowned in a nearby pond after leaving the bar last month.
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Police have released the name of a Missouri man who apparently fell to his death while jogging along a Mississippi River bluff in southeastern Minnesota.
Police have released the name of a Missouri man who apparently fell to his death while jogging along a Mississippi River bluff in southeastern Minnesota.
The Minnesota Senate has voted to freeze tuition rates at the state's public colleges and universities for the next two years.
The Minnesota Senate has voted to freeze tuition rates at the state's public colleges and universities for the next two years.
St. Cloud police have released the name of a man found dead inside a burning garage this week.
St. Cloud police have released the name of a man found dead inside a burning garage this week.
The Minnesota House has turned back an $800 million construction projects bill that failed to win a needed super-majority.
The Minnesota House has turned back an $800 million construction projects bill that failed to win a needed super-majority.
Nearly 100 amendments await Minnesota House lawmakers if they move ahead as planned on a bill that could lead to unionization of in-home day care providers and personal care attendants.
Nearly 100 amendments await Minnesota House lawmakers if they move ahead as planned on a bill that could lead to unionization of in-home day care providers and personal care attendants.
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State health officials say two Minnesota babies have gotten sick from bacteria matched to a recalled sesame paste product.
State health officials say two Minnesota babies have gotten sick from bacteria matched to a recalled sesame paste product.
A man working for the U.S. Forest Service has been killed by a falling tree in northeastern Minnesota.
A man working for the U.S. Forest Service has been killed by a falling tree in northeastern Minnesota.
Minnesota doctors say prescription drug abuse is a severe problem in the state and they often feel caught between patients who need pain medication and those who say they should do more to curb abuse.
Minnesota doctors say prescription drug abuse is a severe problem in the state and they often feel caught between patients who need pain medication and those who say they should do more to curb abuse.
Fire crews are searching for hotspots by air using heat-sensing equipment above a northwestern Minnesota wildfire.
Fire crews are searching for hotspots by air using heat-sensing equipment above a northwestern Minnesota wildfire.
The Ramsey County medical examiner will identify the body recovered from a Beltrami County lake and determine a cause of death.
The Ramsey County medical examiner will identify the body recovered from a Beltrami County lake and determine a cause of death.
Xcel Energy is proposing two natural gas-fired power plants 70 miles south of Fargo to help meet electricity needs during times of peak demand.
Xcel Energy is proposing two natural gas-fired power plants 70 miles south of Fargo to help meet electricity needs during times of peak demand.
Police chiefs in Minnesota are strategizing on how best to deal with a tight supply of ammunition.
Police chiefs in Minnesota are strategizing on how best to deal with a tight supply of ammunition.
A former pastor is sentenced to five years in prison for having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl.
A former pastor is sentenced to five years in prison for having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl.
Teams from across Minnesota will put their robots through the paces Saturday at the Minnesota State High School League's second annual State Robotics Tournament.
Teams from across Minnesota will put their robots through the paces Saturday at the Minnesota State High School League's second annual State Robotics Tournament.
The Minnesota House is planning to vote on a constitutional amendment that would take decisions about their own pay out of their hands.
The Minnesota House is planning to vote on a constitutional amendment that would take decisions about their own pay out of their hands.
The Library of Congress is hosting a conference and exhibit about the creator of one of the world's rarest maps.
The Library of Congress is hosting a conference and exhibit about the creator of one of the world's rarest maps.
Officials will set more than 14,000 gypsy moth traps across Minnesota this spring as part of the state's annual monitoring program for the destructive tree pest.
Officials will set more than 14,000 gypsy moth traps across Minnesota this spring as part of the state's annual monitoring program for the destructive tree pest.
North Dakota is promoting its business climate at Minnesota's expense.
North Dakota is promoting its business climate at Minnesota's expense.
Authorities have identified the body of a man found on the St. Croix (kroy) River shore in Minnesota.
Authorities have identified the body of a man found on the St. Croix (kroy) River shore in Minnesota.
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann has rushed out a television ad in hopes of capitalizing on the latest U.S. House vote to undo President Barack Obama's health care law.
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann has rushed out a television ad in hopes of capitalizing on the latest U.S. House vote to undo President Barack Obama's health care law.
A Minnesota judge has found a Missouri man guilty in the shooting deaths of three people at a Brooklyn Park home day care last year.
A Minnesota judge has found a Missouri man guilty in the shooting deaths of three people at a Brooklyn Park home day care last year.
E. Robert Kinney, a former chief executive of General Mills who earlier in his career was instrumental in popularizing fish sticks, has died. He was 96.
E. Robert Kinney, a former chief executive of General Mills who earlier in his career was instrumental in popularizing fish sticks, has died. He was 96.
Minnesota lost 11,400 jobs in April, and state officials are attributing part of the drop to the persistent wintry weather.
Minnesota lost 11,400 jobs in April, and state officials are attributing part of the drop to the persistent wintry weather.
Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy after a pellet gun was shot at a vehicle and people in Fergus Falls.
Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy after a pellet gun was shot at a vehicle and people in Fergus Falls.
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The Department of Natural Resources is moving ahead with a proposal for an environmental learning charter school at Fort Snelling.
The Department of Natural Resources is moving ahead with a proposal for an environmental learning charter school at Fort Snelling.
Minnesota's fight to stop the spread of invasive Asian carp is going high tech.
Minnesota's fight to stop the spread of invasive Asian carp is going high tech.
Authorities say a jogger fell to his death from a Mississippi River bluff in Red Wing.
Authorities say a jogger fell to his death from a Mississippi River bluff in Red Wing.
Biologists have begun collaring moose calves in the second phase of a study to determine why Minnesota's moose population is declining so rapidly.
Biologists have begun collaring moose calves in the second phase of a study to determine why Minnesota's moose population is declining so rapidly.
Lakeshore residents and a dairy farm have reached a settlement that's expected to lead to cleaner water in a popular but pollution-plagued Minnesota lake.
Lakeshore residents and a dairy farm have reached a settlement that's expected to lead to cleaner water in a popular but pollution-plagued Minnesota lake.
It could be a little noisier in the skies over Duluth.
It could be a little noisier in the skies over Duluth.
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The state Senate majority leader says a proposed increase in the state minimum wage is not likely to happen this session because Democrats in the House and Senate can't agree how much to raise it.
The state Senate majority leader says a proposed increase in the state minimum wage is not likely to happen this session because Democrats in the House and Senate can't agree how much to raise it.
Lighter winds are expected to help firefighters working to contain a wildfire that has consumed 7,100 acres in northwestern Minnesota.
Lighter winds are expected to help firefighters working to contain a wildfire that has consumed 7,100 acres in northwestern Minnesota.
A suspect in break-ins on the Dakota State University campus in Madison has waived extradition from Minnesota and will be brought back to South Dakota to face burglary and grand theft charges.
A suspect in break-ins on the Dakota State University campus in Madison has waived extradition from Minnesota and will be brought back to South Dakota to face burglary and grand theft charges.
A 6-year-old boy who has spent the last six months in intensive care has undergone heart transplant surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
A 6-year-old boy who has spent the last six months in intensive care has undergone heart transplant surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
Minnesota livestock producers could be facing a forage shortage this spring.
Minnesota livestock producers could be facing a forage shortage this spring.
The Minnesota Legislature is pressed for time as it tries to set a new budget.
The Minnesota Legislature is pressed for time as it tries to set a new budget.
The Minnesota Zoo is welcoming two bison calves.
The Minnesota Zoo is welcoming two bison calves.
A new plan for paying off Minnesota Vikings stadium debate is about to surface at the state Capitol as the legislative session nears its conclusion.
A new plan for paying off Minnesota Vikings stadium debate is about to surface at the state Capitol as the legislative session nears its conclusion.
A Minnesota man faces a possible six-month jail term for obstructing a prosecutor in Iowa after his son was sent to prison in an animal terrorism case.
A Minnesota man faces a possible six-month jail term for obstructing a prosecutor in Iowa after his son was sent to prison in an animal terrorism case.
Two Minnesota women convicted of conspiring to send money to the terrorist group al-Shabab in Somalia are to be sentenced in federal court.
Two Minnesota women convicted of conspiring to send money to the terrorist group al-Shabab in Somalia are to be sentenced in federal court.
Minnesota companies are in for a break in their state unemployment insurance tax rates.
Minnesota companies are in for a break in their state unemployment insurance tax rates.
Minnesota Democrats are giving up for the year on a push to change election law so people could start voting weeks before Election Day.
Minnesota Democrats are giving up for the year on a push to change election law so people could start voting weeks before Election Day.
A former accounting director accused of embezzling $670,000 from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has pleaded guilty to theft charges.
A former accounting director accused of embezzling $670,000 from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has pleaded guilty to theft charges.
Gas prices are shooting well above the $4 a gallon mark in both the Twin Cities and across Minnesota.
Gas prices are shooting well above the $4 a gallon mark in both the Twin Cities and across Minnesota.
Minnesota lawmakers are primed to adopt legislation giving idled workers longer-lasting jobless benefits when locked out by their companies in labor fights.
Minnesota lawmakers are primed to adopt legislation giving idled workers longer-lasting jobless benefits when locked out by their companies in labor fights.
A federal judge in Iowa says he'll order a new competency hearing to determine whether a former college student accused of planting bombs in rural Midwest mailboxes in 2002 is mentally fit enough to stand trial.
A federal judge in Iowa says he'll order a new competency hearing to determine whether a former college student accused of planting bombs in rural Midwest mailboxes in 2002 is mentally fit enough to stand trial.
The Minneapolis police chief says a police vehicle went through a red light when it collided with a motorcycle last week, killing the motorcycle driver and injuring his passenger.
The Minneapolis police chief says a police vehicle went through a red light when it collided with a motorcycle last week, killing the motorcycle driver and injuring his passenger.
St. Cloud police are investigating the death of a man found inside a burning garage.
St. Cloud police are investigating the death of a man found inside a burning garage.
The Minnesota House plans a Friday debate an $800 million construction projects bill that can't pass without Republican votes.
The Minnesota House plans a Friday debate an $800 million construction projects bill that can't pass without Republican votes.
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Crews from the Minnesota National Guard are helping to suppress a wildfire near the northwestern Minnesota town of Menahga.
Crews from the Minnesota National Guard are helping to suppress a wildfire near the northwestern Minnesota town of Menahga.
The Minnesota House has passed a bill that raises the maximum donations that candidates for office can accept from donors.
The Minnesota House has passed a bill that raises the maximum donations that candidates for office can accept from donors.
By The Associated Press Here's a look at the number of people in each Minnesota county who self-identified as American Indian or Alaska Native, alone or in combination with one or more other...
By The Associated Press Here's a look at the number of people in each Minnesota county who self-identified as American Indian or Alaska Native, alone or in combination with one or more other races,...
Members of two community groups are asking Mason City officials to move or even get rid of sculpted dice in a park.
Members of two community groups are asking Mason City officials to move or even get rid of sculpted dice in a park.
North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven says a measure that would authorize a Red River flood diversion project has passed the Senate.
North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven says a measure that would authorize a Red River flood diversion project has passed the Senate.
With gay marriage soon to be the law of Minnesota, the political group that led the push to pass it will live on as a political action committee to help legislators who voted for it.
With gay marriage soon to be the law of Minnesota, the political group that led the push to pass it will live on as a political action committee to help legislators who voted for it.
More details have emerged in the investigation into the killing of Kira Steger indicating she was thinking about ending her marriage.
More details have emerged in the investigation into the killing of Kira Steger indicating she was thinking about ending her marriage.
The Minnesota Senate has approved scaled-back revisions to state gun laws that do not include an expansion of background checks for gun purchases.
The Minnesota Senate has approved scaled-back revisions to state gun laws that do not include an expansion of background checks for gun purchases.
City officials in Minnesota are making plans for a rush of marriages on Aug. 1, when the new state law legalizing same-sex unions takes effect.
City officials in Minnesota are making plans for a rush of marriages on Aug. 1, when the new state law legalizing same-sex unions takes effect.
A former Duluth mail carrier has been sentenced to probation for stealing rebate checks and other items from residents along his route.
A former Duluth mail carrier has been sentenced to probation for stealing rebate checks and other items from residents along his route.
Both Minnesota and Wisconsin are dealing with wildfires and the American Red Cross says it is helping out victims.
Both Minnesota and Wisconsin are dealing with wildfires and the American Red Cross says it is helping out victims.
A beef processing plant in Yankton is courting laid-off workers at the Northern Beef Packers plant in Aberdeen.
A beef processing plant in Yankton is courting laid-off workers at the Northern Beef Packers plant in Aberdeen.
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By The Associated Press Spring wheat:
Firefighters are trying to contain a wildfire that's burned a number of homes and structures near Menhaga in northwestern Minnesota.
Firefighters are trying to contain a wildfire that's burned a number of homes and structures near Menhaga in northwestern Minnesota.
Firefighters worked to contain a smoky wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin that has consumed 8,700 acres, destroyed nearly 50 structures and forced dozens from their homes.
Firefighters worked to contain a smoky wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin that has consumed 8,700 acres, destroyed nearly 50 structures and forced dozens from their homes.
A smoky wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin spreading to 6,800 acres has destroyed at least 50 structures and forced dozens of residents to leave their homes.
A smoky wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin spreading to 6,800 acres has destroyed at least 50 structures and forced dozens of residents to leave their homes.
The Minnesota Senate stayed up all night debating a bill that allows personal care attendants and home day care providers to unionize.
The Minnesota Senate stayed up all night debating a bill that allows personal care attendants and home day care providers to unionize.
Gov. Mark Dayton has signed an emergency order to help the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center fight wildfires around the state.
Gov. Mark Dayton has signed an emergency order to help the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center fight wildfires around the state.
A fast-moving wildfire has forced some evacuations in southern Douglas County.
A fast-moving wildfire has forced some evacuations in southern Douglas County.
A former West St. Paul pastor has been sentenced to five years in prison after an alleged affair with a 16-year-old girl who was a parishioner.
A former West St. Paul pastor has been sentenced to five years in prison after an alleged affair with a 16-year-old girl who was a parishioner.
A wet and chilly spring has given way to record high temperatures for mid-May in southern Minnesota.
A wet and chilly spring has given way to record high temperatures for mid-May in southern Minnesota.
When Gov. Mark Dayton adds his signature to the bill legalizing gay marriage in Minnesota, its two main sponsors will stand triumphantly beside him,
When Gov. Mark Dayton adds his signature to the bill legalizing gay marriage in Minnesota, its two main sponsors will stand triumphantly beside him,
Washington County authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in the St. Croix (kroy) River in Lakeland.
Washington County authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in the St. Croix (kroy) River in Lakeland.
By The Associated Press Spring wheat:
By The Associated Press Spring wheat:
Developers have announced a $400 million plan to transform an eastern stretch of downtown Minneapolis near the new Vikings stadium.
Developers have announced a $400 million plan to transform an eastern stretch of downtown Minneapolis near the new Vikings stadium.
A DFL lawmaker says a compromise has been reached on regulating frack sand mining in Minnesota.
A DFL lawmaker says a compromise has been reached on regulating frack sand mining in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says a grass carp found in the Mississippi River north of Sartell may have been intentionally released.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says a grass carp found in the Mississippi River north of Sartell may have been intentionally released.
Searchers are looking for two missing people seen jumping into the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
Searchers are looking for two missing people seen jumping into the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
A U.S.-Canadian agency says efforts to clean up the Great Lakes have yielded mixed results over the past 25 years - and big problems remain.
A U.S.-Canadian agency says efforts to clean up the Great Lakes have yielded mixed results over the past 25 years - and big problems remain.
A long-awaited environmental report on a proposed copper-nickel mine for northeastern Minnesota has been released to state, federal and tribal agencies for review.
A long-awaited environmental report on a proposed copper-nickel mine for northeastern Minnesota has been released to state, federal and tribal agencies for review.
A federal indictment accuses a 22-year-old man of making bomb threats at the Mall of America and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
A federal indictment accuses a 22-year-old man of making bomb threats at the Mall of America and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Four more men convicted in the government's investigation into terror recruiting for al-Shabab in Somalia are scheduled to be sentenced in federal court.
Four more men convicted in the government's investigation into terror recruiting for al-Shabab in Somalia are scheduled to be sentenced in federal court.
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