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Legislature approves tuition freezes at state colleges

Joel Runck — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:37:00 EDT

Legislation that would freeze tuition rates at Minnesota public colleges and universities has been ratified. It's now up to Governor Mark Dayton to decide if it becomes law.

Lawmakers approve pay raise for nursing home workers

Joel Runck — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:32:00 EDT

State lawmakers approved pay increases for nursing home workers. Now the governor will decide whether to sign the bill into law.

Crash in Blue Earth County leaves one with serious injuries

Joel Runck — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:21:00 EDT

A two-vehicle accident in Blue Earth County left one person with serious injuries on Saturday morning.

New Ulm man back in jail on a probation violation

Joel Runck — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:18:00 EDT

A New Ulm man convicted of felony burglary back in March has now returned to jail on a probation violation.

Mankato's Newest City Center Sculpture Tour

Courtney Johns — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:16:00 EDT

Empty pedestals in Mankato are now filled with a new round of sculptures.

North Mankato's Community Heart

Courtney Johns — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:15:00 EDT

Across the river in North Mankato dozens of people hit the sidewalks to raise awareness about congenital heart defects today.

'International Learn How to Fly Day' at the Mankato Airport

Joel Runck — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:13:00 EDT

Several people flocked to the Mankato Regional Airport Saturday morning as part of 'International Learn how to fly Day.'

Car show rolls into Mankato

Joel Runck — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:06:00 EDT

Dozens of street rods rolled into the Key City on Saturday.

Jack the Miniature Donkey Arrives at Sibley Farm

Jack Gerfen — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:15:00 EDT

Sibley Farm in Mankato provides families with a fun and engaging escape. Today, one creature made his return to his summer home. Jack the miniature donkey is back for the summer.

Health Watch: Researchers Testing Device To Treat High Blood Pressure

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:51:00 EDT

Thirty percent of hypertension patients have high blood pressure that's resistant to medication.

Blue Earth County Prosecutors in Court Arguing for Pay Raise

Joel Runck — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:53:00 EDT

Assistant Blue Earth County attorneys are seeking higher pay as part of a civil lawsuit.

High School Sports Teams Turn to Social Media

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:48:00 EDT

Coaches and student athletes are taking technology out of the classroom and onto the fields and courts.

Technology and social media are now tools to help with recruiting..

Clothing and Alcohol Spared the Tax Hammer

Ryan Gustafson — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:37:00 EDT

Proposed tax increases not included in latest budget plans at the Capitol

Nibbe Bill Passes Senate, Headed to Governor's Desk

Dan Ruiter — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:54:00 EDT

A change to the so-called "slayers bill" has passed the Minnesota State Senate this afternoon. The House version of the bill, sponsored by State Rep. Tony Cornish (R-Good Thunder), was driven by a local murder case.

State Lawmakers Debate Possible Tax Hike On Cigarettes

Courtney Johns — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:52:00 EDT

One of the proposed tax hikes is on cigarettes, which could bring in almost $25 million of revenue in the first year alone.

MN Legislature Proposes Changes to Underage Drinking Enforcement

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:37:00 EDT

A bill that would grant amnesty to underage drinkers who report a medical emergency is making its way through the state legislature.

Tornado Clean Up Continues in Texas

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:10:00 EDT

Texas Governor Rick Perry is visiting the hardest hit areas today. In Granbury, six people were killed when a powerful tornado plowed through their neighborhood.

Fingers Pointed At Obama in IRS Scandal

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:07:00 EDT

The IRS scandal is front and center today in Washington.

Gophers Road Trip Stops in Mankato

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:05:00 EDT

The Minnesota Gopher Road Trip made a stop in Mankato today.

BLC Holds Commencement

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:58:00 EDT

One hundred two graduates received their Bachelor of Arts degrees this morning at the 2013 Bethany Lutheran College commencement ceremony.

Mankato Regional Airport To Host Aviation Day

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:56:00 EDT

Mankato Regional Airport will host Aviation Day on Saturday, May 18. Children's activities will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be open until 1:30 p.m.

Sushi Becomes Growing Trend in Mankato

Brittany Larson — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:02:00 EDT

It could be the flavor and the freshness combined into a roll, which creates delicious edible art.

Klobuchar Wants Energy Dept. Action After Latest Gas Spike

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:05:00 EDT

Prices are being blamed on the closures of three large refineries in the Chicago area.

Health Watch: Battling Bedbugs

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

As the temperature starts to heat up, you may be more likely to find unwanted guests hiding in your home.

Tougher Absence Policy Coming to Fairmont

Ryan Gustafson — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:44:00 EDT

Administrators say students need to spend the time in school to prepare for the workforce

3M Donates $10,000 to Fairmont 8th Graders

Ryan Gustafson — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:41:00 EDT

Ingenuity Grant will provide for robot kits

Mankato Named a "GreenStep" City

Erick Lind — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:36:00 EDT

The city of Mankato has recently been recognized by the GreenStep Cities program as a Step Two GreenStep City.

Officials: Smoldering Cigarette Starts North Mankato House Fire

Joel Runck — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:30:00 EDT

Officials say the fire caused several thousand dollars-worth of damage to the home.

Mankato Business Helping Employees Beat Gas Prices

Joel Runck — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:26:00 EDT

One Mankato business is offering an incentive to its employees to help beat gas prices.

Bridge Collapse Survivor Shares Story

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:07:00 EDT

60 terrifying feet. That's how far Lois Welman fell below the 35–W bridge when it suddenly collapsed almost six years ago. All these years later, the bridge collapse survivor says she's faced her fears. Now

Obama Will Appoint New Acting Commissioner Of IRS

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:56:00 EDT

President Barack Obama will appoint senior White House budget officer Daniel Werfel to be acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, a White House official says. Werfel will replace Steven Miller,

Texas Twisters Leave Seven Dead

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:53:00 EDT

A North Texas neighborhood torn apart by a tornado will remain closed to its residents until officials can account for everyone who lived there. That's the word from Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds

Minnesota Minimum Wage Unlikely To Change

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:50:00 EDT

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. Senator

Illinois Man Avoids Foreclosure, Becomes Millionaire

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:45:00 EDT

A SUBURBAN CHICAGO MAN FACING FORECLOSURE DIDN'T WIN ANY OF THE POWERBALL PRIZES ON WEDNESDAY, BUT HE JUST BECAME A MULTI-MILLIONAIRE. THANKS TO THE NEARLY FIVE MILLION DOLLARS HE WON IN A FEBRUARY ILLINOIS

Church Staff Say Missing Chalice Is 'Priceless'

Tony Solano — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:55:00 EDT

A one-of-a-kind item is taken from a North Mankato church. Police say this sterling silver chalice, valued at more than Two-thousand dollars, was reported missing Saturday night from Holy Rosary Church

Expect Delays Through Courtland On Highway 14

Tony Solano — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:54:00 EDT

Motorists may encounter delays when crews reconstruct the sidewalks along Highway 14 in Courtland beginning Monday, May 13. The Minnesota Department Of Transportation says the $212,319.50 project will

Iconic Music Memorabilia Auction At Hard Rock Cafe

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:46:00 EDT

A rare exhibit is showing memorabilia from music's biggest stars including John Lennon and Elvis Presley on Monday. The exhibit at Hard Rock Cafe New York precedes the Julien's Auctions Music Icons auction

California Couple Turns Junk Into Art

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:52:00 EDT

A husband and his wife from Vallejo, California are crafting fantasy-inspired art pieces made from recycled items. A life-sized horse on wheels and a three-story Victorian house on tank tracks are just

Golden Apple Winner Works With Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Courtney Johns — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:54:00 EDT

Teachers use a variety of methods to instruct their students. But no matter what method an instructor uses, good communication is a must.

Sports reporter hit with a pie during an interview

Joel Runck — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:26:00 EDT

One sports reporter got more of a response than he bargained for as he interviewed a Major League Baseball player.

Indian waitress receives a big tip on a small bill

Joel Runck — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:59:00 EDT

One waitress is all smiles this weekend after taking care of one generous customer.

Harpsichord Used by Young Mozart on Display

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:45:00 EDT

B.B. King has Lucille, and Mozart had this.

Dad Surprises Daughter at Baseball Game

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:14:00 EDT

Elena Adams thought she was throwing out first pitch at the Tampa bay game to represent the USO but little did she know, a very special catcher was brought in for the game.

Cat Adopts Piglet on Romanian Farm

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:58:00 EDT

Costica the piglet quickly became attached to the cat on its owner's farm.

"Scream" Time on UW Campus

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:58:00 EDT

Librarians usually tell kids to keep it down but that's not the case at U-W La Crosse. It's the annual 'Finals Scream' on campus. Chancellor Joe Gow led students, faculty, and staff in a minute-long shout.

SInkhole Swallows Up Car in California

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:50:00 EDT

Water main breaks happen from time to time in any city but heed this warning: don't try to drive through or around them. One car got nearly swallowed up.

Lawn Gnomes Invade Milwaukee

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:55:00 EDT

The Brewers promotion known as "Spring Madness" is in its third year.

US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:23:00 EDT

The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 11 cents over the past two weeks.

Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:43:00 EDT

Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs.

Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:34:00 EDT

Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs.

'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:36:00 EDT

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.

Chinese premier visits India to boost ties

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:53:00 EDT

Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China's new premier visited India on Sunday on his first foreign trip as the neighboring giants look to speed up efforts to settle a decades-old boundary dispute and boost...

Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:43:00 EDT

Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a...

Obama agenda marches on despite controversies

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:33:00 EDT

Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and...

White House insists Obama was not involved in IRS

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:33:00 EDT

A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the...

'Britain's Obama' urges ties with West Africa

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:04:00 EDT

A rising star in Britain's Labour Party, described by some as the "British Barack Obama," Chuka Umunna urged the United Kingdom to more aggressively forge ties with West Africa's fast-growing economies.

Pope leads pep rally at Vatican, meets with Merkel

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:33:00 EDT

Pope Francis lamented that investment losses by banks trigger more alarm in the economic crisis than the struggle of people to feed their families, as he led a huge rally Saturday to invigorate the church's moral...

Mice return from a month in space

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:13:00 EDT

A Russian capsule carrying mice, lizards and other small animals returned to Earth on Sunday after spending a month in space for what scientists said was the longest experiment of its kind.

Hits and misses in Facebook's history

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:33:00 EDT

By The Associated Press Facebook made its debut on the stock market a year ago on May 18 in one of the largest IPOs in history and the biggest for any Internet company.

Honeybees trained in Croatia to find land mines

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:33:00 EDT

Mirjana Filipovic is still haunted by the land mine blast that killed her boyfriend and blew off her left leg while on a fishing trip nearly a decade ago. It happened in a field that was supposedly de-mined.

Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:42:00 EDT

Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website and mobile applications.

Alaska volcano shoots ash 15,000 feet into the air

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:22:00 EDT

One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air Friday in an ongoing eruption that is visible for miles when the weather allows.

'Sonic' video games coming to Nintendo

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:32:00 EDT

Sonic the Hedgehog is rolling with Nintendo.

Ex-Groupon CEO working 9 to 5 on business album

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:22:00 EDT

Former Groupon CEO Andrew Mason is diving into several new ventures, including indulging his inner rock star with an album of "motivational business music."

Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:44:00 EDT

Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market's rally Friday.

A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be ad colossus

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:34:00 EDT

It was supposed to be our IPO, the people's public offering.

Congress gets mixed advice on regulating drones

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:52:00 EDT

The growing use of unmanned surveillance "eyes in the sky" aircraft raises a thicket of privacy concerns, but Congress is getting mixed advice on what, if anything, to do about it.

Dayton asks Senate to reject tax court appointee

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:05:00 EDT

Gov. Mark Dayton is asking the state Senate to reject the confirmation of a Minnesota Tax Court judge who is facing suspension and censure.

MN lottery players win nearly $3.9 million in run

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:37:00 EDT

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.

Delta CEO plans to add jobs in NE Minnesota

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:17:00 EDT

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 find missing 12-year-old boy

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:21:00 EDT

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.

Minn. lawmakers take budget debate down to wire

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:08:00 EDT

The final pieces of Minnesota's next two-year budget are falling into place amid a time crunch to get it all approved.

Somali reaction to al-Shabab sentences mixed

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:49:00 EDT

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.

Rocky Gap Casino offers new deal in western Md.

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:37:00 EDT

The planned opening of Maryland's fourth casino this week is bringing changes to Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland.

Sports Minute: Here is the latest Minnesota sports news from The Associated Press

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:36:00 EDT

David Ortiz homered twice and drove in six runs to torment his former team once again, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 12-5 victory at the Minnesota Twins last night. Scott Diamond gave up six runs on eight hits and walked...

News Minute: Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:33:00 EDT

The Legislature has sent Governor 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 Senate passed the Democratic-crafted bill...

This Hour: Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:33:00 EDT

Duluth police are looking for a 12-year-old boy.

Ex-GOP staffer says she was fired after complaint

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:29:00 EDT

A woman who used to work for the Iowa Senate Republican Caucus says she was fired after reporting sexual harassment, but GOP officials deny that.

Iowa brewers raise $31,000 online for business

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:17:00 EDT

Dubuque may soon have its own brewpub downtown after the business' owners raised more than $31,000 online.

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:37:00 EDT

Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a winning Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million. The jackpot is the highest in Powerball history.

Lottery: Iowa Powerball sales total $5.1 million

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:00 EDT

The Iowa Lottery says Powerball sales in the state totaled $5.1 million for Saturday's drawing that produced a winner in Florida.

Iowa lawmakers ponder a special session

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:05:00 EDT

As lawmakers try to adjourn the legislative session, some wonder whether the best way to deal with a contentious health debate is to skip the matter for now and hold a special session later.

News Minute: Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:32:00 EDT

Corn planting has finally gotten under way in Iowa, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture figures. As of May 12th, an estimated 15 percent of Iowa's 2013 corn crop was planted, compared to 86 percent...

Winning numbers drawn in Powerball jackpot

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:20:00 EDT

Lottery officials have announced winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot.

1 killed, child injured in 2-vehicle crash in Iowa

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:28:00 EDT

One person has died and a young child critically injured in a two-vehicle crash just north of Central City.

Powerball jackpot closing in on another record

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:47:00 EDT

It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.

Report: corn planting finally under way in Iowa

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:56:00 EDT

Corn planting has finally gotten under way in Iowa, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture figures.

AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:53:00 EDT

The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records "unconstitutional" and said the news cooperative had not...

Officer who shot NY student faced harrowing choice

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:53:00 EDT

The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced perhaps the most harrowing decision of a law enforcement career: choosing the split-second moment when the risk is...

Metro-North: Conn. train outage expected for days

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:33:00 EDT

Tens of thousands of commuters are bracing for a difficult trip around southwest Connecticut and to New York City beginning Monday as workers repair the Metro-North commuter rail line crippled by a derailment and crash.

Fate of LA pot shops left to voters

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:24:00 EDT

Los Angeles politicians have struggled for more than five years to regulate medical marijuana, trying to balance the needs of the sick against neighborhood concerns that pot shops attract crime.

Charlotte remembers 1963 desegregation 'eat-in'

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:03:00 EDT

In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown.

Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:53:00 EDT

President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from...

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:33:00 EDT

Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history.

NY 'frisk' judge calls criticism 'below-the-belt'

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:33:00 EDT

The federal judge presiding over civil rights challenges to the stop-and-frisk practices of the New York Police Department has no doubt where she stands with the government.