Police have arrested a Brainerd woman after an animal rescue shelter was vandalized and its dogs released.
Police have arrested a Brainerd woman after an animal rescue shelter was vandalized and its dogs released.
Medtronic says federal prosecutors have closed their investigation of the Minneapolis-based company's InFuse bone graft.
Medtronic says federal prosecutors have closed their investigation of the Minneapolis-based company's InFuse bone graft.
Some Minnesota apple growers say they got through last month's sudden cold snap relatively unscathed while others are worried. The frost hit while many trees were blooming unusually early. But researchers say they...
The sudden cold snap that interrupted Minnesota's warm spring five weeks ago doesn't appear to have been as big a disaster for the state's apple crop as initially feared.
The sudden cold snap that interrupted Minnesota's warm spring five weeks ago doesn't appear to have been as big a disaster for the state's apple crop as initially feared.
The interim president of Minnesota State Community and Technical College has been named to the permanent position.
The interim president of Minnesota State Community and Technical College has been named to the permanent position.
A Lakeville father found guilty of child neglect for abandoning his son and leaving the state has been sentenced to two years of probation.
A Lakeville father found guilty of child neglect for abandoning his son and leaving the state has been sentenced to two years of probation.
One of the state Senate's leading Republicans has been denied a party endorsement to run for reelection to her Carver County seat.
One of the state Senate's leading Republicans has been denied a party endorsement to run for reelection to her Carver County seat.
The city of Duluth has lost another round in its fight to take a cut of the revenue from a downtown tribal casino.
The city of Duluth has lost another round in its fight to take a cut of the revenue from a downtown tribal casino.
Efforts to engage Minnesota teenagers in pregnancy prevention may be paying off.
Efforts to engage Minnesota teenagers in pregnancy prevention may be paying off.
A former Mayo Clinic employee will serve three years of probation for stealing patient information from the health care organization.
A former Mayo Clinic employee will serve three years of probation for stealing patient information from the health care organization.
Target Corp. is reporting a 1.2 percent increase in first-quarter profit as the discount chain pulled in more shoppers with its food and trendy fashions.
Target Corp. is reporting a 1.2 percent increase in first-quarter profit as the discount chain pulled in more shoppers with its food and trendy fashions.
A man acquitted of killing his girlfriend is asking a Ramsey County judge to vacate a $6 million civil judgment against him for her wrongful death.
A man acquitted of killing his girlfriend is asking a Ramsey County judge to vacate a $6 million civil judgment against him for her wrongful death.
As the drought recedes and the landscape greens up, the Department of Natural Resources is lifting burning restrictions in more Minnesota counties.
As the drought recedes and the landscape greens up, the Department of Natural Resources is lifting burning restrictions in more Minnesota counties.
Workers have authorized a temporary strike at eight Twin Cities hospitals.
Derek Lowe pitched his first shutout in nearly seven years yesterday as the Cleveland Indians topped the Minnesota Twins 5-0. Shin-Soo Choo, Asdrubal Cabrera and Carlos Santana homered for the Indians. Twins starter Jason...
A memorial service will honor the life of Watergate figure-turned-evangelist Charles Colson.
A memorial service will honor the life of Watergate figure-turned-evangelist Charles Colson.
Workers have authorized a temporary strike at eight Twin Cities hospitals.
Workers have authorized a temporary strike at eight Twin Cities hospitals.
A panel that advises the U.S. and Canadian governments about the Great Lakes will make Lake Erie's excessive phosphorus levels and algae blooms a priority for study over the next three years.
A panel that advises the U.S. and Canadian governments about the Great Lakes will make Lake Erie's excessive phosphorus levels and algae blooms a priority for study over the next three years.
A Minneapolis man has pleaded guilty to choking a lab technician at Hennepin County Medical Center.
A Minneapolis man has pleaded guilty to choking a lab technician at Hennepin County Medical Center.
A new president for Winona State University is expected to be named Wednesday.
A new president for Winona State University is expected to be named Wednesday.
Searchers are trying to find a missing person who was using an inner tube on a southern Minnesota river.
Searchers are trying to find a missing person who was using an inner tube on a southern Minnesota river.
Authorities say the Nisswa area couple whose bodies were found in their burning home last month died in a murder-suicide.
Authorities say the Nisswa area couple whose bodies were found in their burning home last month died in a murder-suicide.
Health concerns are prompting officials to begin evacuating employees from the Goodhue County Public Health building in southeast Minnesota.
Health concerns are prompting officials to begin evacuating employees from the Goodhue County Public Health building in southeast Minnesota.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord is holding a memorial service Wednesday for a soldier who was killed April 30 in Afghanistan.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord is holding a memorial service Wednesday for a soldier who was killed April 30 in Afghanistan.
Police say someone may have used a golf club to kill a small dog at a Fergus Falls apartment house.
Police say someone may have used a golf club to kill a small dog at a Fergus Falls apartment house.
Money woes are forcing a Minnesota nonprofit involved in water-quality issues to end operations.
Money woes are forcing a Minnesota nonprofit involved in water-quality issues to end operations.
The Polk County sheriff's office says someone set the shed fire that killed a horse near Crookston.
The Polk County sheriff's office says someone set the shed fire that killed a horse near Crookston.
The Minnesota court panel that settled the latest round of political redistricting is now being asked to cover more than $628,000 in legal bills for the Democrats, Republicans and citizens who joined the lawsuit.
The Minnesota court panel that settled the latest round of political redistricting is now being asked to cover more than $628,000 in legal bills for the Democrats, Republicans and citizens who joined the lawsuit.
Grocery distributor Nash Finch Co. says its subsidiary U Save Foods Inc. has agreed to buy Omaha-based No Frills Supermarkets.
Grocery distributor Nash Finch Co. says its subsidiary U Save Foods Inc. has agreed to buy Omaha-based No Frills Supermarkets.
The U.S. Supreme Court says it won't take up the case of Minnesota businessman Tom Petters.
The U.S. Supreme Court says it won't take up the case of Minnesota businessman Tom Petters.
The city of Duluth can move forward on its $27 million downtown transit center, now that state funding has been secured.
The city of Duluth can move forward on its $27 million downtown transit center, now that state funding has been secured.
The University of Minnesota's president is recommending an end to special administrative paid leaves.
The University of Minnesota's president is recommending an end to special administrative paid leaves.
A former employee of Regions Hospital is charged with violating a restraining order which kept her away from a radiologist.
A former employee of Regions Hospital is charged with violating a restraining order which kept her away from a radiologist.
Two people are dead and a third is wounded following a shooting in the Twin Cities suburb of St. Anthony.
Two people are dead and a third is wounded following a shooting in the Twin Cities suburb of St. Anthony.
Minnesota farmers continue to make progress on planting corn and soybeans, thanks to warm, dry weather.
Minnesota farmers continue to make progress on planting corn and soybeans, thanks to warm, dry weather.
Memorabilia maker Jostens says 372 jobs will be affected when it moves all production work from its Topeka plant to Clarksville, Tenn., beginning in July.
Memorabilia maker Jostens says 372 jobs will be affected when it moves all production work from its Topeka plant to Clarksville, Tenn., beginning in July.
Authorities have recovered a sailboat that sank in a northern Minnesota lake last month, killing two young brothers.
Authorities have recovered a sailboat that sank in a northern Minnesota lake last month, killing two young brothers.
The president of a right-to-die group says Minnesota prosecutors are misguided for pursuing indictments in the 2007 suicide of an Apple Valley woman.
The president of a right-to-die group says Minnesota prosecutors are misguided for pursuing indictments in the 2007 suicide of an Apple Valley woman.
Officials of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system say their proposed budget holds the line on tuition increases.
Officials of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system say their proposed budget holds the line on tuition increases.
A Minnesota grand jury has indicted a national right-to-die group and several members for their actions in the 2007 suicide of a suburban Minneapolis woman.
A Minnesota grand jury has indicted a national right-to-die group and several members for their actions in the 2007 suicide of a suburban Minneapolis woman.
A second attempt by Minnesota Republicans to craft a tax-cut bill has met the same fate as the first.
A second attempt by Minnesota Republicans to craft a tax-cut bill has met the same fate as the first.
Health care workers at five Twin Cities hospital systems are voting on whether to authorize a strike.
Health care workers at five Twin Cities hospital systems are voting on whether to authorize a strike.
Nice Ride Minnesota plans add 30 new bicycle rental stations to its fleet this summer.
Nice Ride Minnesota plans add 30 new bicycle rental stations to its fleet this summer.
Authorities have charged a suspect in last month's triple murder in Brooklyn Park.
Authorities have charged a suspect in last month's triple murder in Brooklyn Park.
The dolphin exhibit at the Minnesota Zoo is closing despite a recent wave of state money to help maintain it.
The dolphin exhibit at the Minnesota Zoo is closing despite a recent wave of state money to help maintain it.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton will finally get his chance to sign the Vikings stadium bill into law.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton will finally get his chance to sign the Vikings stadium bill into law.
A Civil War veteran whose Minnesota grave has been unmarked for nearly a century now has a military marker in honor of his service.
A Civil War veteran whose Minnesota grave has been unmarked for nearly a century now has a military marker in honor of his service.
Advocates of raw milk have rallied outside the Hennepin County courthouse to support a farmer charged with food code violations for distributing unpasteurized milk.
Advocates of raw milk have rallied outside the Hennepin County courthouse to support a farmer charged with food code violations for distributing unpasteurized milk.
Best Buy's founder Richard Schulze is stepping down as chairman after an investigation found that he knew that the CEO was having a relationship with a female employee and did not alert the audit committee.
Best Buy's founder Richard Schulze is stepping down as chairman after an investigation found that he knew that the CEO was having a relationship with a female employee and did not alert the audit committee.
A Minneapolis executive who was killed in a 1934 scuffle with union workers has been added to a law enforcement officers' memorial, a decision that doesn't sit well with some labor historians.
A Minneapolis executive who was killed in a 1934 scuffle with union workers has been added to a law enforcement officers' memorial, a decision that doesn't sit well with some labor historians.
At this time last year, Tim Pawlenty was gearing up to officially launch his White House race. Now the former two-term Minnesota governor is more of a bystander.
At this time last year, Tim Pawlenty was gearing up to officially launch his White House race. Now the former two-term Minnesota governor is more of a bystander.
The man shot and killed by Minneapolis police after they say he approached them with a knife has been identified.
The man shot and killed by Minneapolis police after they say he approached them with a knife has been identified.
A Duluth college student has been honored for completing four majors in four years, with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average.
A Duluth college student has been honored for completing four majors in four years, with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average.
The Minnesota organizers of the 2012 Great American Think-Off have named the four finalists who'll square off in this year's debate.
The Minnesota organizers of the 2012 Great American Think-Off have named the four finalists who'll square off in this year's debate.
Roughly three-fourths of college graduates in the Duluth area are likely to carry debt. But the Duluth News Tribune found that some have been working hard to avoid it.
Roughly three-fourths of college graduates in the Duluth area are likely to carry debt. But the Duluth News Tribune found that some have been working hard to avoid it.
A Mayo Clinic research team is back in Minnesota after conducting research at Mount Everest.
A Mayo Clinic research team is back in Minnesota after conducting research at Mount Everest.
Tomorrow will be another big day at the Capitol for Vikings fans - as Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signs the stadium bill into law.
Tomorrow will be another big day at the Capitol for Vikings fans - as Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signs the stadium bill into law.
There's a back door for Asian carp to sneak into Minnesota, and fisheries officials are worried the invaders might have found it already.
There's a back door for Asian carp to sneak into Minnesota, and fisheries officials are worried the invaders might have found it already.
U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack says he wants to put an end to federal authority over some activities on Mille Lacs Lake.
U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack says he wants to put an end to federal authority over some activities on Mille Lacs Lake.
Next year's Governor's Fishing Opener will be held in the Park Rapids area in northwest Minnesota.
Next year's Governor's Fishing Opener will be held in the Park Rapids area in northwest Minnesota.
A 27-year-old man is in critical condition after hitting a tree while fleeing a state patrol trooper in St. Paul.
A 27-year-old man is in critical condition after hitting a tree while fleeing a state patrol trooper in St. Paul.
Five Jennie-O Turkey Store sites that raise turkeys in Kandiyohi County could soon be allowed to increase the birds in their barns.
Five Jennie-O Turkey Store sites that raise turkeys in Kandiyohi County could soon be allowed to increase the birds in their barns.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton didn't catch a walleye for the second straight year during the season opener.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton didn't catch a walleye for the second straight year during the season opener.
Minneapolis police fatally shot a man who approached them with a knife.
Minneapolis police fatally shot a man who approached them with a knife.
A concert to benefit the restoration of Duluth's old armory building will kick off this year's Duluth Dylan Fest.
A concert to benefit the restoration of Duluth's old armory building will kick off this year's Duluth Dylan Fest.
An embattled police chief on Minnesota's Iron Range has agreed to leave.
An embattled police chief on Minnesota's Iron Range has agreed to leave.
St. Paul police are investigating after a bullet grazed the daughter of a Minnesota lawmaker.
St. Paul police are investigating after a bullet grazed the daughter of a Minnesota lawmaker.
The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents has approved an agreement with the Minnesota Vikings that allows the use of TCF Bank Stadium during the NFL team's construction of its new stadium.
The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents has approved an agreement with the Minnesota Vikings that allows the use of TCF Bank Stadium during the NFL team's construction of its new stadium.
A Civil War soldier from Minnesota will be honored with a marker placed on his grave.
A Civil War soldier from Minnesota will be honored with a marker placed on his grave.
Now that the Legislature has adjourned, both sides are positioning for a fall election that will determine control of both chambers.
Now that the Legislature has adjourned, both sides are positioning for a fall election that will determine control of both chambers.
A judge has dismissed a Chamber of Commerce lawsuit that challenged Minnesota's water quality standards for protecting wild rice.
A judge has dismissed a Chamber of Commerce lawsuit that challenged Minnesota's water quality standards for protecting wild rice.
Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a nearly $500 million public works package that includes money for college buildings, flood prevention and local roads and bridges.
Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a nearly $500 million public works package that includes money for college buildings, flood prevention and local roads and bridges.
A hydroelectric company is abandoning plans for five plants on the Upper Mississippi River.
A hydroelectric company is abandoning plans for five plants on the Upper Mississippi River.
A former North Dakota Highway Patrol regional commander has pleaded guilty to driving drunk in Minnesota and been ordered to pay $610 in fines and fees.
A former North Dakota Highway Patrol regional commander has pleaded guilty to driving drunk in Minnesota and been ordered to pay $610 in fines and fees.
A 26-year veteran lawmaker known for his impassioned speeches and irreverent, borderline uncouth remarks is retiring from the Minnesota House.
A 26-year veteran lawmaker known for his impassioned speeches and irreverent, borderline uncouth remarks is retiring from the Minnesota House.
A Minnesota farmer who distributes raw milk goes on trial next week in a case that pits efforts to ensure a safe food supply against the rights of consumers to choose what they drink and eat.
A Minnesota farmer who distributes raw milk goes on trial next week in a case that pits efforts to ensure a safe food supply against the rights of consumers to choose what they drink and eat.
Douglas County's district attorney has determined officers involved in the shooting death of a carjacking suspect were justified in using deadly force.
Douglas County's district attorney has determined officers involved in the shooting death of a carjacking suspect were justified in using deadly force.
It's been 25 years since 19-year-old Annie Korynta was stabbed to death in her Grand Forks apartment, and police are still trying to track down her killer.
It's been 25 years since 19-year-old Annie Korynta was stabbed to death in her Grand Forks apartment, and police are still trying to track down her killer.
A budget proposal before University of Minnesota regents Friday raises undergraduate tuition by 3.5 percent, boosts financial aid and gives professors and staff a raise.
A budget proposal before University of Minnesota regents Friday raises undergraduate tuition by 3.5 percent, boosts financial aid and gives professors and staff a raise.
Now that the Minnesota Vikings are set to get their new stadium, the worrying begins over a gambling expansion designed to pay the state's share of the $975 million project.
Now that the Minnesota Vikings are set to get their new stadium, the worrying begins over a gambling expansion designed to pay the state's share of the $975 million project.
The Minnesota Vikings and the University of Minnesota have reached preliminary agreement on the Vikings' use of TCF Bank Stadium during construction of a new Vikings stadium.
The Minnesota Vikings and the University of Minnesota have reached preliminary agreement on the Vikings' use of TCF Bank Stadium during construction of a new Vikings stadium.
Prosecutors have charged a Minnesota Security Hospital patient with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his mother while on a pass at a nearby park.
Prosecutors have charged a Minnesota Security Hospital patient with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his mother while on a pass at a nearby park.
Votes Thursday as the Senate, on a 36-30 vote, approved a bill to build a new Minnesota Vikings stadium. Voting yes were 21 Democrats and 15 Republicans. Voting no were 8 Democrats and 22 Republicans.
Votes Thursday as the Senate, on a 36-30 vote, approved a bill to build a new Minnesota Vikings stadium. Voting yes were 21 Democrats and 15 Republicans. Voting no were 8 Democrats and 22 Republicans.
A South Dakota man faces federal charges in two Twin Cities bank robberies early this year.
A South Dakota man faces federal charges in two Twin Cities bank robberies early this year.
The longtime president of the University of St. Thomas says he will retire next year.
The longtime president of the University of St. Thomas says he will retire next year.
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is giving up her citizenship in Switzerland.
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is giving up her citizenship in Switzerland.
Wisconsin regulators have approved plans for a power line that will run between Alma and Holmen in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin regulators have approved plans for a power line that will run between Alma and Holmen in western Wisconsin.
An Eagan coach is charged with stealing money from the basketball and soccer camps he ran for the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district.
An Eagan coach is charged with stealing money from the basketball and soccer camps he ran for the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district.
An Emmons mother says her 10-month-old baby is a hero because her cries alerted the family that the house was on fire.
An Emmons mother says her 10-month-old baby is a hero because her cries alerted the family that the house was on fire.
The Minnesota Senate has opened debate on a Vikings stadium plan, and their vote could effectively wrap up the team's long desire for a new home with the help of public money.
The Minnesota Senate has opened debate on a Vikings stadium plan, and their vote could effectively wrap up the team's long desire for a new home with the help of public money.
Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Helen Meyer says she's leaving the court.
Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Helen Meyer says she's leaving the court.
The drought is officially over for nearly all of Minnesota.
The drought is officially over for nearly all of Minnesota.
The mother of Minnesota Gophers football player Gary Tinsley is expected to accept her late son's bachelor's degree Thursday.
The mother of Minnesota Gophers football player Gary Tinsley is expected to accept her late son's bachelor's degree Thursday.
An adult-themed store that was blocked from opening in Grand Forks has now been shut down in neighboring East Grand Forks, Minn.
An adult-themed store that was blocked from opening in Grand Forks has now been shut down in neighboring East Grand Forks, Minn.
A new study finds that despite housing improvements on Minnesota's Indian reservations, homelessness still persists.
A new study finds that despite housing improvements on Minnesota's Indian reservations, homelessness still persists.
The embattled head of the federal government agency responsible for operating the U.S. portion of the St. Lawrence Seaway has stepped down.
The embattled head of the federal government agency responsible for operating the U.S. portion of the St. Lawrence Seaway has stepped down.
A reworked Minnesota Vikings stadium bill that passed the state House early Thursday has the team paying $477 million, significantly more than the owners previously said they would contribute.
A reworked Minnesota Vikings stadium bill that passed the state House early Thursday has the team paying $477 million, significantly more than the owners previously said they would contribute.
Waconia is set to welcome the 2012 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener.
Waconia is set to welcome the 2012 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener.
A Twin Cities bank robbery suspect is lamenting that he never made the NFL and got rich.
A Twin Cities bank robbery suspect is lamenting that he never made the NFL and got rich.
Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul is scheduled to speak at the Minnesota Republican Convention next week in St. Cloud.
Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul is scheduled to speak at the Minnesota Republican Convention next week in St. Cloud.
A 33-year-old man is charged with ramming a Minnesota state trooper's squad car, prompting the trooper to shoot at him.
A 33-year-old man is charged with ramming a Minnesota state trooper's squad car, prompting the trooper to shoot at him.
Hermantown police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man whose bones were found 36 years ago.
Hermantown police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man whose bones were found 36 years ago.
Searchers have found a patient who was missing from a state-run psychiatric treatment program in St. Peter.
Searchers have found a patient who was missing from a state-run psychiatric treatment program in St. Peter.
Authorities say they won't file charges in the suicide of a 13-year-old girl in southeastern Minnesota whose parents say she was bullied.
Authorities say they won't file charges in the suicide of a 13-year-old girl in southeastern Minnesota whose parents say she was bullied.
A conference committee has finalized a new tax policy bill with breaks for businesses, but less than they would have gotten in a tax bill vetoed by Gov. Mark Dayton last week.
A conference committee has finalized a new tax policy bill with breaks for businesses, but less than they would have gotten in a tax bill vetoed by Gov. Mark Dayton last week.
Minnesota will be cracking down this fishing season on boaters who spread unwanted hitchhikers such as zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil and spiny water fleas.
Minnesota will be cracking down this fishing season on boaters who spread unwanted hitchhikers such as zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil and spiny water fleas.
A program designed to train officers on how to spot if someone is using drugs is being suspended while authorities investigate claims that officers gave people illegal substances.
A program designed to train officers on how to spot if someone is using drugs is being suspended while authorities investigate claims that officers gave people illegal substances.
Supporters of same-sex marriage in Minnesota say they're undeterred by passage of a constitutional amendment in North Carolina that defines marriage solely as a union between a man and woman.
Supporters of same-sex marriage in Minnesota say they're undeterred by passage of a constitutional amendment in North Carolina that defines marriage solely as a union between a man and woman.
A Goodhue County coroner's report says the death of a 10-year boy climbing a tree at his house was accidental.
A Goodhue County coroner's report says the death of a 10-year boy climbing a tree at his house was accidental.
A Fargo-based lingerie and adult toy store that was barred from opening in Grand Forks has now run into trouble in neighboring East Grand Forks, Minn.
A Fargo-based lingerie and adult toy store that was barred from opening in Grand Forks has now run into trouble in neighboring East Grand Forks, Minn.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and volunteers are tearing down two squatters camps on islands in the Upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and volunteers are tearing down two squatters camps on islands in the Upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge.
Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has been granted citizenship in Switzerland.
Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has been granted citizenship in Switzerland.
Police say a Fridley mother and her boyfriend shaved the head of the woman's 12-year-old daughter and made her run up and down the street in a diaper because she wasn't getting good grades.
Police say a Fridley mother and her boyfriend shaved the head of the woman's 12-year-old daughter and made her run up and down the street in a diaper because she wasn't getting good grades.
For more than a decade the Minnesota Vikings have been pushing to break out of the Metrodome and into a shiny new home.
For more than a decade the Minnesota Vikings have been pushing to break out of the Metrodome and into a shiny new home.
Minnesota lawmakers are denying owners of football's Vikings exclusive rights to recruit a professional soccer club as part of a stadium deal.
Minnesota lawmakers are denying owners of football's Vikings exclusive rights to recruit a professional soccer club as part of a stadium deal.
The Minnesota State Patrol says speed contributed to a February crash that killed four North Dakota State University students on their way back to school.
The Minnesota State Patrol says speed contributed to a February crash that killed four North Dakota State University students on their way back to school.
The Minnesota Orchestra says it is laying off 13 percent of its permanent staff in a cost-cutting move.
The Minnesota Orchestra says it is laying off 13 percent of its permanent staff in a cost-cutting move.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching ads in Senate races in Florida, Missouri, Hawaii and Ohio and in 17 House contests.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching ads in Senate races in Florida, Missouri, Hawaii and Ohio and in 17 House contests.
A Twin Cities nurse has been sentenced to a year in prison for stealing narcotics from patients.
A Twin Cities nurse has been sentenced to a year in prison for stealing narcotics from patients.
Minnesota legislators have come up with a way to fund local development projects that relieves them of the hassle that comes from picking winners and losers.
Minnesota legislators have come up with a way to fund local development projects that relieves them of the hassle that comes from picking winners and losers.
A Fridley mother and her boyfriend are accused of shaving the woman's 12-year-old daughter's head and forcing her to run up and down the street in a diaper.
A Fridley mother and her boyfriend are accused of shaving the woman's 12-year-old daughter's head and forcing her to run up and down the street in a diaper.
A full-grown black bear is the loser in a collision with a Volkswagen Jetta in Lino (LEYE'-noh) Lakes.
A full-grown black bear is the loser in a collision with a Volkswagen Jetta in Lino (LEYE'-noh) Lakes.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals says a former golf coach at the University of Minnesota who alleges discrimination based on her sexual orientation cannot sue her ex-supervisor.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals says a former golf coach at the University of Minnesota who alleges discrimination based on her sexual orientation cannot sue her ex-supervisor.
An investment in some 'face time' on an electronic billboard has paid off for a Minnesota job seeker.
An investment in some 'face time' on an electronic billboard has paid off for a Minnesota job seeker.
A Dakota County grand jury is expected to review allegations against a national right-to-die group this week.
A Dakota County grand jury is expected to review allegations against a national right-to-die group this week.
Minnesota is enlisting dogs in the battle to prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer.
Minnesota is enlisting dogs in the battle to prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer.
Gov. Mark Dayton has ordered flags lowered to half-staff Tuesday to honor a southeastern Minnesota soldier killed in Afghanistan.
Gov. Mark Dayton has ordered flags lowered to half-staff Tuesday to honor a southeastern Minnesota soldier killed in Afghanistan.
Don't tell Ron Paul the primary is over. He's too busy mucking up Mitt Romney's efforts to accumulate enough convention delegates to officially claim the Republican nomination for president.
Don't tell Ron Paul the primary is over. He's too busy mucking up Mitt Romney's efforts to accumulate enough convention delegates to officially claim the Republican nomination for president.
The Minnesota Vikings can finally point to a major victory in the franchise quest for a new stadium. Tuesday could make it two in a row.
The Minnesota Vikings can finally point to a major victory in the franchise quest for a new stadium. Tuesday could make it two in a row.
Votes Monday as the House, on a 73-58 vote, approved a Vikings stadium bill. Voting yes were 40 Democrats and 33 Republicans. Voting no were 20 Democrats and 38 Republicans.
Votes Monday as the House, on a 73-58 vote, approved a Vikings stadium bill. Voting yes were 40 Democrats and 33 Republicans. Voting no were 20 Democrats and 38 Republicans.
The Minnesota House has approved a plan to build a $975 million stadium for the Vikings, but with a big boost in what the team would pay.
The Minnesota House has approved a plan to build a $975 million stadium for the Vikings, but with a big boost in what the team would pay.
A 25-year-old woman has died after an apparent suicide attempt at the Hennepin County Jail.
A 25-year-old woman has died after an apparent suicide attempt at the Hennepin County Jail.
Minnesota's corrections commissioner has denied parole for the convicted killer of a southeastern Minnesota police chief.
Minnesota's corrections commissioner has denied parole for the convicted killer of a southeastern Minnesota police chief.
A bear has attacked and killed a small dog in the backyard of a home in central Minnesota.
A bear has attacked and killed a small dog in the backyard of a home in central Minnesota.
Hennepin County residents are applying for permits to carry a gun in public at a brisk pace this year.
Hennepin County residents are applying for permits to carry a gun in public at a brisk pace this year.
Rain and thunderstorms slowed fieldwork in some parts of Minnesota this past week.
Rain and thunderstorms slowed fieldwork in some parts of Minnesota this past week.
Officials say a Minnesota driver escaped injury after crashing into some cows that wandered onto a highway in northwest Iowa.
Officials say a Minnesota driver escaped injury after crashing into some cows that wandered onto a highway in northwest Iowa.
A Stearns County sheriff's deputy has reached a plea deal on charges that he sexually abused three teenagers.
A Stearns County sheriff's deputy has reached a plea deal on charges that he sexually abused three teenagers.
The first woman to head the Minneapolis synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has officially begun her duties.
The first woman to head the Minneapolis synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has officially begun her duties.
A Minnesota Republican Party committee is recommending tighter financial oversight after mismanagement that's left the party up to $2 million in debt.
A Minnesota Republican Party committee is recommending tighter financial oversight after mismanagement that's left the party up to $2 million in debt.
Investigators believe a lightning strike ignited a house fire in Blue Earth that killed two people.
Investigators believe a lightning strike ignited a house fire in Blue Earth that killed two people.
U.S. postal inspectors are cracking down on synthetic drug shipments in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
U.S. postal inspectors are cracking down on synthetic drug shipments in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
A fallen power line ignited an intense fire on the street of a Minneapolis neighborhood.
A fallen power line ignited an intense fire on the street of a Minneapolis neighborhood.
Authorities say a Minnesota State Patrol trooper fired several shots at a driver who repeatedly rammed his squad car.
Authorities say a Minnesota State Patrol trooper fired several shots at a driver who repeatedly rammed his squad car.
The $1 billion Vikings stadium package is getting its first test with a big vote planned in the Minnesota House.
The $1 billion Vikings stadium package is getting its first test with a big vote planned in the Minnesota House.
In a Minnesota Capitol struck with stadium fever, other work stands between legislators and their session finish line.
In a Minnesota Capitol struck with stadium fever, other work stands between legislators and their session finish line.
Two Americans who were detained and accused of spying after hiking near the Iraq-Iran border three years ago have been married in Northern California.
Two Americans who were detained and accused of spying after hiking near the Iraq-Iran border three years ago have been married in Northern California.
Officials are pleased with a Twin Cities test of postal workers delivering medication during an emergency.
Officials are pleased with a Twin Cities test of postal workers delivering medication during an emergency.
An Edina (ee-DY'-nuh) English teacher is the 2012 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
An Edina (ee-DY'-nuh) English teacher is the 2012 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
A funeral is set for a southeastern Minnesota soldier killed in Afghanistan.
A funeral is set for a southeastern Minnesota soldier killed in Afghanistan.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has chosen violinist Yoonshin Song as its concertmaster.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has chosen violinist Yoonshin Song as its concertmaster.
The annual MayDay Parade in south Minneapolis has been postponed a week because of rain.
The annual MayDay Parade in south Minneapolis has been postponed a week because of rain.
Some middle school students in St. Paul will have a unique opportunity to connect with an astronaut in space on Monday.
Some middle school students in St. Paul will have a unique opportunity to connect with an astronaut in space on Monday.
Now that Minnesota's wolf-hunting season is official, the pressure shifts to state wildlife officials to finalize how to handle issues such as licensing and registration.
Now that Minnesota's wolf-hunting season is official, the pressure shifts to state wildlife officials to finalize how to handle issues such as licensing and registration.
Gov. Mark Dayton and Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen are among those rallying residents ahead of a Minnesota House vote on a new stadium agreement.
Gov. Mark Dayton and Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen are among those rallying residents ahead of a Minnesota House vote on a new stadium agreement.
Tuition at the University of Minnesota would rise 3.5 percent, or $410, for in-state residents under the first budget proposed by new President Eric Kaler.
Tuition at the University of Minnesota would rise 3.5 percent, or $410, for in-state residents under the first budget proposed by new President Eric Kaler.
The state DFL party has endorsed former congressman Rick Nolan to oppose Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack (krah-VAK') in the state's 8th Congressional District.
The state DFL party has endorsed former congressman Rick Nolan to oppose Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack (krah-VAK') in the state's 8th Congressional District.
Two Americans detained and accused of spying after hiking near the Iraq-Iran border three years ago will marry Saturday in the San Francisco Bay area.
Two Americans detained and accused of spying after hiking near the Iraq-Iran border three years ago will marry Saturday in the San Francisco Bay area.
A northern Minnesota woman who pleaded guilty to biting off another woman's ear at a New Year's Day party has been sentenced to six months in a community corrections facility.
A northern Minnesota woman who pleaded guilty to biting off another woman's ear at a New Year's Day party has been sentenced to six months in a community corrections facility.
Hennepin County authorities say there's not enough evidence to file charges following an investigation into a newborn baby whose body was found buried in the backyard of a Crystal couple.
Hennepin County authorities say there's not enough evidence to file charges following an investigation into a newborn baby whose body was found buried in the backyard of a Crystal couple.
A line of storms triggered tornado warnings and dumped heavy rain as it rumbled down the Interstate 90 corridor across far southern Minnesota.
A line of storms triggered tornado warnings and dumped heavy rain as it rumbled down the Interstate 90 corridor across far southern Minnesota.
The Minnesota Vikings are inviting fans and stadium supporters to the Mall of America on Saturday to hear the latest on efforts for a new football stadium.
The Minnesota Vikings are inviting fans and stadium supporters to the Mall of America on Saturday to hear the latest on efforts for a new football stadium.
A board that promoted economic development on the Iron Range has approved funding for two projects that are expected to create 129 jobs in northeastern Minnesota.
A board that promoted economic development on the Iron Range has approved funding for two projects that are expected to create 129 jobs in northeastern Minnesota.
A Hutchinson woman is accused of trying to suffocate her 5-month-old baby in a St. Paul hospital.
A Hutchinson woman is accused of trying to suffocate her 5-month-old baby in a St. Paul hospital.
Poker players will be able to find more seats and place bigger bets in horse track card rooms and Minnesota Indian tribes will get permission to simulcast live racing.
Poker players will be able to find more seats and place bigger bets in horse track card rooms and Minnesota Indian tribes will get permission to simulcast live racing.
The final defendant in a racially motivated beating in Brainerd has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.
The final defendant in a racially motivated beating in Brainerd has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.
School officials say a Robbinsdale Cooper High School student died while playing basketball.
School officials say a Robbinsdale Cooper High School student died while playing basketball.
Minnesota boaters who don't get on board with rules to protect against the spread of invasive species could pay double the fines this summer.
Minnesota boaters who don't get on board with rules to protect against the spread of invasive species could pay double the fines this summer.
A Twin Cities man who disappeared while hunting in Dunn County has been found dead.
A Twin Cities man who disappeared while hunting in Dunn County has been found dead.
A federal jury deliberating since Monday in Tennessee is preparing to return to court in the case of nine men charged with operating a sexual trafficking ring run by Somali refugee gang members.
A federal jury deliberating since Monday in Tennessee is preparing to return to court in the case of nine men charged with operating a sexual trafficking ring run by Somali refugee gang members.
Minnesota. Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed a Republican-crafted tax plan that contained breaks for businesses but would have taken money from the state's rainy day reserves.
Minnesota. Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed a Republican-crafted tax plan that contained breaks for businesses but would have taken money from the state's rainy day reserves.
Amy Senser has settled a civil lawsuit brought by family members of a man who died in a hit-and-run accident involving Senser.
Amy Senser has settled a civil lawsuit brought by family members of a man who died in a hit-and-run accident involving Senser.
A declining moose population in Minnesota has some Indian tribes concerned about losing a treaty right in the future.
A declining moose population in Minnesota has some Indian tribes concerned about losing a treaty right in the future.
A Canadian company that wants to build the disputed Keystone XL pipeline in the U.S. says it has submitted a new application for the project after changing the route to avoid environmentally sensitive land in Nebraska.
A Canadian company that wants to build the disputed Keystone XL pipeline in the U.S. says it has submitted a new application for the project after changing the route to avoid environmentally sensitive land in Nebraska.
Cass County will begin charging its jail inmates for medical care.
Cass County will begin charging its jail inmates for medical care.
