Articles tagged with minnesota

Thu, May 17, 2012

Minnesota Jobless Rate Drops To 5.6 Percent

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The state unemployment rate fell 0.2 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted 5.6 percent, according to figures ...

Mon, May 14, 2012

Minnesota police accused of giving out pot to watch behavior

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A Minnesota training program that teaches police how to identify drug-impaired drivers is under fire following allegations that a ...

Mon, May 14, 2012

Minnesota governor OKs football stadium bill

(Reuters) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill on Monday authorizing a partly bond-financed plan for a $975 million stadium for the National Football ...

Mon, May 14, 2012

Accretive Health shares rise after it denies Minnesota allegations

(Reuters) - Shares of Accretive Health Inc rose as much as 8 percent on Monday, after the company denied Minnesota Attorney General's allegation that ...

Fri, May 11, 2012

Minnesota Fishing Opener Is Saturday

UNDATED (KDAL) - The long awaited Minnesota fishing opener arrives on Saturday and the state DNR is reminding anglers about some changes and new regulations ...

Thu, May 10, 2012

Minnesota House approves Vikings stadium plan

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Minnesota House on Thursday gave final approval to a $975 million plan for a new stadium for the ...

Wed, May 09, 2012

Minnesota girl forced to run in diaper for bad grades: police

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A Minnesota couple accused of shaving their 12-year-old daughter's head and forcing her to run around their neighborhood in an adult ...

Wed, May 09, 2012

Vikings Stadium Plan Passes Minnesota Senate

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The Minnesota State Senate passed a Vikings stadium bill on Tuesday night.  The House passed their version of the bill ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

Minnesota Senate approves Vikings football stadium plan

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota state senators advanced a $975 million plan late on Tuesday to build a new domed stadium for the ...

Thu, May 03, 2012

Minnesota Power Helping Nesting Osprey

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The latest in a series of nesting platforms to accomodate ospreys was recently installed by Minnesota Power in Cass County.  The ...

Fri, April 20, 2012

Minnesota lawmakers revive Vikings stadium talks

By David Bailey

(Reuters) - The Minnesota Legislature revived efforts on Friday to agree on funding for a new stadium for the National Football League ...

Thu, April 19, 2012

Minnesota March Unemployment Rate Is 5.8 Percent

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The state unemployment rate edged 0.1 percent higher in March to a seasonally adjusted 5.8 percent, according to ...

Tue, April 17, 2012

Loons Returning To Minnesota Lakes

UNDATED (KDAL) - Another sure sign of spring, the loons are making their way back to Minnesota lakes after a winter in the Gulf of ...

Sat, April 14, 2012

Harrison pitches Rangers to win in Minnesota

(Reuters) - Matt Harrison pitched the Texas Rangers to their sixth win in eight games, holding the Minnesota Twins to a single run over eight ...

Wed, April 04, 2012

Minnesota legislature bypasses governor, puts voter ID on ballot

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A controversial voter photo ID requirement will be on the ballot in Minnesota in November after the Republican-led legislature ...

Mon, March 26, 2012

Special Seat Belt Law Enforcement In Ten Minnesota Counties

BRAINERD, MN (KDAL) - The Minnesota Department of Traffic Safety is coordinating extra seat belt enforcement in ten Minnesota counties with the highest rates of ...

Fri, March 23, 2012

Minnesota Polar Bear Plungers Raise Millions For Special Olympics

UNDATED (KDAL) - Across Minnesota a record 2.85 million dollars was raised for Special Olympics by people jumping into freezing water at the 16 ...

Thu, March 22, 2012

Minnesota February Unemployment Rate Up Slightly

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) -  Minnesota employers added 6,200 jobs in February, according to figures released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic ...

Wed, March 21, 2012

Minnesota may bypass governor on voter ID law

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Republican-led legislature on Wednesday advanced plans to bypass Democratic Governor Mark Dayton and let voters decide if ...

Wed, March 21, 2012

Minnesota Education Commissioner In Duluth Thursday

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - Minnesota Commissioner of Education, Brenda Cassellius, will be in Duluth on Thursday as part of her statewide tour to explain the ...

Wed, March 21, 2012

Minnesota may bypass governor on voter ID law

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Republican-controlled House took a step toward bypassing Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton to pass a voter ID law ...

Wed, March 21, 2012

Minnesota House Passes Voter I-D Bill

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - Following hours of debate, the Minnesota House passed a voter i-d bill that would put the issue on the ballot ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Minnesota Delegation Introduces Asian Carp Legislation

WASHINGTON D.C. (KDAL) - U-S Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and Representatives Ellison, Paulsen and Walz have introduced legislation to help fight the ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

Minnesota governor vetoes "deadly force" bill

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton vetoed a bill on Monday that would have significantly expanded the circumstances under which people could use deadly ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

Minnesota school district settles lawsuit over gay slurs

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's biggest public school district has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit with six current and former students ...

Thu, March 01, 2012

Minnesota Unemployment Rate Drops Again In January

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL)  - The Minnesota unemployment rate fell 0.1 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted 5.6 percent, according to figures ...

Thu, March 01, 2012

Minnesota Vikings reach tentative Minnesota stadium deal

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Minnesota Vikings have reached a tentative $975 million deal with state and local officials to build a new ...

Tue, February 28, 2012

Wade Stadium Upgrades Get Minnesota House Hearing

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) – State Representative Kerry Gauthier’s bill  to fund upgrades to Wade Stadium was given a hearing Tuesday in the House ...

Tue, February 28, 2012

Minnesota-Wisconsin Tax Reciprocity Agreement Is Close

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - State legislators and the revenue commissioners of both Minnesota and Wisconsin met this week to discuss reinstatement of the income ...

Sat, February 25, 2012

Minnesota's controversial deadly force bill advances

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A Minnesota bill that could be sent to the governor next week would sharply expand the circumstances under which ...

Thu, February 23, 2012

Minnesota Moose Population Continues To Shrink

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The latest aerial survey by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shows that the state's moose population continues to ...

Tue, February 21, 2012

Minnesota Power Announces Solar Energy Incentives

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - Minnesota Power has announced a newly updated "Solar Sense" program that makes solar energy more affordable to residential and commercial customers ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

Minnesota Power Looking At New Transmission Lines

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - Minnesota Power is proposing the construction of new transmission lines from Winnipeg in Canada to the Iron Range and eventually into ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Santorum Wins Minnesota Republican Caucuses

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - As part of a three state sweep on Tuesday, former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum finished first in the Minnesota GOP ...

Tue, February 07, 2012

Most Minnesota Traffic Fatalities Were Unbelted

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) -  For the second consecutive month, lack of seat belt use factored in a majority of Minnesota traffic deaths. In January ...

Tue, February 07, 2012

Minnesota Power Predicts Increasing Electricity Costs

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - A report filed by Minnesota Power with the state Public Utilities Commission predicts an increase in the cost of electricity due ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Small Turnout Expected For Minnesota Caucuses

UNDATED (KDAL) - Despite the contested Republican presidential campaign, a small tournout is expected for the Tuesday night Minnesota caucuses.  Former state GOP Chair, Chuck ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

Minnesota laying groundwork for gray wolf hunt

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota officials on Thursday outlined plans to permit a hunting season for the gray wolf this year following its ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

Minnesota Power Hydroelectricity Purchase From Canada Approved

Duluth, Minn.—A 15-year agreement that calls for Minnesota Power to buy carbon-free

hydroelectricity from Manitoba Hydro beginning in 2020 was unanimously approved by ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

Photos Of Vietnam Heroes Needed From Minnesota

WASHINGTON DC (KDAL) - The people of the state of Minnesota suffered among the greatest number of losses in the Vietnam War, sacrificing 1,075 ...

Mon, January 23, 2012

Minnesota 2012 Legislative Session Begins Tuesday

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The 2012 Minnesota Legislature will convene on Tuesday with a focus on issues that include a bonding bill and a ...

Fri, January 20, 2012

Minnesota pond hockey tournament draws a frigid crowd

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - With team names like the Whiskey Bandits, the Spirit of '78, or The Pylons - a reference to the orange ...

Thu, January 19, 2012

December Unemployment Rate Down In Minnesota

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The Minnesota unemployment rate fell 0.2 percent in December to a seasonally adjusted 5.7 percent, according to figures ...

Thu, January 19, 2012

Minnesota Adverse Medical Events Up Slightly

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The number of reportable adverse events in Minnesota hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and community behavioral health hospitals increased from 305 ...

Sun, January 15, 2012

Bodies of snowmobilers pulled from Minnesota lake

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Divers recovered the bodies of two men Sunday whose snowmobile sank after hitting open water on a lake near ...

Thu, December 29, 2011

Somali groups suspend wire transfers from Minnesota

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A group of businesses that provide money transfers between Minnesota and Somalia said they had suspended their services on ...

Thu, December 15, 2011

Defendant shot Minnesota prosecutor three times at courthouse

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A man found guilty of a sex crime shot a county prosecutor at a courthouse in a remote corner ...

Thu, December 15, 2011

November Unemployment Rate Drops In Minnesota

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The Minnesota unemployment rate fell by 0.5 percent in November to a seasonally adjusted 5.9 percent, according to ...

Wed, December 14, 2011

Man hunts down prized buck -- at Minnesota deer farm

(Reuters) - A 19-year-old man is in hot water after hunting down the deer of his dreams, a 21-point buck worth thousands of dollars, at ...

Tue, December 13, 2011

Positive 1st Quarter Job Market Expected In Minnesota

UNDATED (KDAL) - Employers in Minnesota expect to hire at a steady pace during the first quarter of 2012, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook ...

Tue, December 13, 2011

Minnesota Senators Urge Delay in Postal Closings

WASHINGTON DC (KDAL) - Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken have urged senate leaders to delay the closing or consolidation of post offices and ...

Thu, December 08, 2011

Cougars In Minnesota Are Still Very Rare

UNDATED (KDAL) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says sightings of cougars in the state are becoming more frequent but the big cats are ...

Mon, December 05, 2011

Minnesota judge blocks child care unionization vote

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A state court judge blocked on Monday a unionization vote by thousands of state-licensed and subsidized child care workers that had been ...

Thu, December 01, 2011

Vikings Waive Quarterback McNabb

(Reuters) - The Minnesota Vikings released Donovan McNabb on Thursday, freeing the out-of-favor quarterback to move to another team.

"We both sat down and talked ...

Thu, December 01, 2011

Minnesota balances its budget; future gaps loom

By Karen Pierog

CHICAGO - (Reuters) - Minnesota will break a cycle of deficits with its current two-year budget, which is projected to have an $876 ...

Thu, December 01, 2011

Minnesota Economic Forecast Shows A Surplus

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - Many lawmakers were worried about another projected budget shortfall to deal with in advance of the Minnesota economic forecast that ...

Wed, November 30, 2011

More Minnesota school districts to borrow: survey

(Reuters) - More Minnesota school districts will borrow for cash-flow purposes in the current school year after the state delayed a chunk of education aid ...

Tue, November 22, 2011

Minnesota summer shutdown costs-savings a wash: budget office

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A nearly three-week Minnesota government shutdown in July over a budget impasse left broad public frustration, but little impact on state finances ...

Mon, November 21, 2011

Plentiful Crop Of Minnesota Christmas Trees

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - Minnesota’s Christmas tree growers report an outstanding crop of trees to choose from this holiday season. The Executive Director ...

Thu, November 17, 2011

Minnesota Unemployment Rate Down In October

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The Minnesota unemployment rate fell 0.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted 6.4 percent in October, according to figures ...

Fri, November 04, 2011

Firearms Deer Hunt Begins Saturday In Minnesota

UNDATED (KDAL) - The DNR estimates there are about a million deer in Minnesota and they expect the herd will be trimmed by about 200 ...

Thu, October 20, 2011

Minnesota September Unemployment Rate Drops

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The Minnesota unemployment rate dropped to a seasonally adjusted 6.9 percent in September, according to figures released by the ...

Mon, October 03, 2011

Minnesota trial for woman accused of aiding Somali group

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - One of two Minnesota women facing charges of raising money for the al Qaeda-affiliated Somali group al-Shabaab, was cited ...

Sat, October 01, 2011

Homelessness not just an urban problem, Minnesota groups say

By Andy Greder

PINE CITY, Minn (Reuters) - When a man spends winter hibernating in an icehouse on a lake or sleeping on the floor ...

Wed, September 28, 2011

Minnesota wildfire now 61 percent contained

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A wildfire that has consumed more than 93,000 acres of Minnesota wilderness was 61 percent contained with no ...

Wed, September 28, 2011

Minnesota Wild Will Practice At Duluth Amsoil Arena

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild will hold practices next week at the Amsoil Arena in Duluth.  Wild General Manager ...

Thu, September 15, 2011

Latest Minnesota Unemployment Figures Released

ST. PAUL (KDAL)  - Minnesota added 28,400 jobs in August, largely related to laid-off state employees returning to work after the three-week government shutdown ...

Wed, September 14, 2011

Minnesota wildfire spreads to 100,000 acres

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - An out of control wildfire has charred 100,000 acres of a northeastern Minnesota wilderness area popular for canoeing ...

Tue, September 13, 2011

High winds fan wildfire in pristine Minnesota area

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A wind-stoked wildfire in a pristine area of northeastern Minnesota popular with canoers and wilderness campers grew five-fold in ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

Minnesota Fire Danger Is Increasing

UNDATED (KDAL) - Little precipitation and above normal temperatures this past week has increased the fire danger in Minnesota with the driest area in the ...

Thu, August 18, 2011

Minnesota Unemployment Is Up For July

ST. PAUL , MN (KDAL) - Minnesota employers lost 19,800 jobs in July, largely due to the three-week state government shutdown, according to figures released ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Funding Announced For NE Minnesota Airports

WASHINGTON DC (KDAL) - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken have  announced over $1.3 million for infrastructure improvements at Northeastern Minnesota airports ...

Sun, August 14, 2011

Minnesota gay teens bullied by adults, peers, say activists

By Andy Greder

PINE CITY, Minn (Reuters) - Barb Schroeder knew about her son Alec's struggles as an openly gay freshman in rural Minnesota ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Minnesota

UNDATED (KDAL) - A single winning ticket for the 229 million dollar Powerball jackpot was sold in Minnesota for Wednesday night's drawing.  The winning ...

Mon, August 01, 2011

Moody's revises Minnesota rating outlook to negative

By Karen Pierog

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service on Monday revised the outlook on Minnesota's general obligation Aa1 rating to negative from ...

Fri, July 22, 2011

State Services Ramping Up Again After Shutdown

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - Since the Minnesota shutdown ended this week, some state parks have re-opened for day and overnight use but the DNR ...

Fri, July 22, 2011

Minnesota school district sued over gay student harassment

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Five students or former students sued Minnesota's biggest school district on Thursday arguing that a policy limiting staff ...

Thu, July 21, 2011

Minnesota Unemployment Rate Up In June

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - Minnesota employers added 13,200 jobs in June, according to figures released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and ...

Wed, July 20, 2011

Minnesota Legislature Passes Budget Bills In Special Session

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The government shutdown in Minnesota has officially ended as  Governor Dayton signed the budget bills that the legislature passed early ...

Tue, July 19, 2011

Smoke From A Distant Fire

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The smell of smoke in the Twin Ports and across much of northeastern Minnesota Tuesday morning can be traced to wildfires ...

Mon, July 18, 2011

Minnesota man pleads guilty to aiding Somali militants

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A Minneapolis man pleaded guilty on Monday to providing material support to a militant group that recruited young men of Somali descent ...

Mon, July 18, 2011

Delta Will Stop Service To Hibbing And 4 Other Minnesota Cities

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KDAL) - Delta Airlines has announced that they will end air service to five Minnesota cities.  Flights to and from Hibbing, International Falls ...

Mon, July 18, 2011

Hot And Humid Weather Will Continue

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The National Weather Service has issued an "Excessive Heat Warning" for much of northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin through 10 p-m ...

Sat, July 16, 2011

Minnesota shutdown adds stress to prisons

By Todd Melby

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The 1,600 or so men who live at Minnesota's Stillwater prison aren't getting much exercise these ...

Fri, July 15, 2011

Minnesota governor signs bills ending shutdown

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton on Wednesday signed several budget bills approved by the legislature in a marathon special session ...

Fri, July 15, 2011

Tentative Minnesota Budget Deal Reached

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and Republican leaders have reached a tentative budget deal that, when approved by the legislature, would ...

Thu, July 14, 2011

Minnesota reaches budget deal, shutdown to end soon

By David Bailey and Todd Melby

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Democratic governor and Republican legislative leaders said on Thursday they had reached the framework ...

Thu, July 14, 2011

Governor Dayton Accepts Earlier GOP Offer With Conditions

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - In effort to bring the Minnesota government shutdown to an end, Governor Mark Dayton has sent a letter to the ...

Wed, July 13, 2011

Minnesota shutdown slowly squeezes alcohol sales

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's government shutdown may force MillerCoors to halt distribution of its brands statewide within days as the economic ...

Wed, July 13, 2011

Wisconsin Pays Reciprocity Debt To Minnesota

UNDATED (KDAL) - The state of Wisconsin has settled an old tax reciprocity debt that was owed to Minnesota.  Wisconsin paid nearly 60 million dollars ...

Tue, July 12, 2011

Hibbing Nurses Conducting 3 Day Strike

HIBBING, MN (KDAL) - About 150 registered nurses from Range Regional Health Services are conducting a three day strike through 7 a-m on Thursday.  The ...

Tue, July 12, 2011

Minnesota Government Shutdown Shows No Sign Of Ending

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The shutdown of the government in Minnesota has now become the longest for any state in recent memory.  The state ...

Tue, July 12, 2011

Minnesota shutdown longest in recent history, no new talks

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Minnesota state government shutdown, now the longest in recent memory in the United States, reached its eleventh day ...

Thu, July 07, 2011

Minnesota shutdown, impasse draws debt downgrade

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's government shutdown reached a seventh day on Thursday with no end in sight, and a major debt ...

Thu, July 07, 2011

Minnesota loses AAA rating on Fitch downgrade

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Minnesota lost its top credit rating on Thursday as Fitch Ratings downgraded the state's general obligation bonds one notch to ...

Wed, July 06, 2011

Minnesota leaders plan meet, shutdown into sixth day

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Democratic Governor Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders plan to meet on Wednesday afternoon as a state government shutdown driven ...

Wed, July 06, 2011

Minnesota leaders fail to break impasse, to meet again

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Democratic Governor Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders met on Tuesday but failed to break a budget ...

Tue, July 05, 2011

Mondale and others seek to end Minnesota shutdown

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Former Vice President Walter Mondale, calling Minnesota's budget crisis a "deadlocked train wreck," on Tuesday offered expert help to end his ...

Sun, July 03, 2011

Minnesota leaders to meet Tuesday over budget impasse

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Democratic Governor Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders plan to meet on Tuesday afternoon for the first ...

Fri, July 01, 2011

No Agreement Reached, Minnesota Government Shuts Down

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and GOP legislative leaders failed to reach an agreement on how to close a five billion ...

Fri, July 01, 2011

Minnesotans frustrated, angry over state government shutdown

(Warning: Use of strong language in paragraph 3)

By Todd Melby

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Tara and Jose Garcia wanted to spend the holiday weekend camping ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Minnesota lawmakers meet on budget hours before shutdown

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Democratic Governor Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders were set to continue budget talks on Thursday just hours before a ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Northern Minnesota Woman Dies Of Tick-borne Virus

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The Minnesota Department of Health says a northern Minnesota woman in her 60's had died from a brain infection after ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Minnesota lawmakers talk as government shutdown looms

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Democratic governor and Republican legislative leaders failed to reach a budget agreement on Wednesday but said they ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Minnesota leaders talk budget as state shutdown looms

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Democratic governor and Republican legislative leaders were meeting on Wednesday in search of a budget deal but so far with ...

Mon, June 27, 2011

No Budget Agreement In Minnesota, Wisconsin Budget Bill Is Signed

UNDATED (KDAL) - The latest talks between Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and legislative leaders ended Sunday with no agreement on a budget.  If a compromise ...

Fri, June 24, 2011

Minnesota Marathon Budget Meetings Set For Friday And Saturday

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - In another attempt to reach a budget compromise, marathon meetings are scheduled for Friday and Saturday with Governor Mark Dayton ...

Fri, June 17, 2011

Struggling Wild name Yeo as team's head coach

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Minnesota Wild named Mike Yeo as their new head coach on Friday, hoping the former Pittsburgh Penguins assistant can help snap ...

Thu, June 16, 2011

Minnesota Unemployment Rate 6.6 Percent In May

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The Minnesota state unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percent in May to a seasonally adjusted 6.6 percent ...

Wed, June 15, 2011

Minnesota Government Shutdown Preparations Continue

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - Preparations continue across Minnesota for a potential government shutdown if a budget agreement is not reached.  Several hundred thousand state ...

Mon, June 13, 2011

Acting Engineer For Mn DOT Distrist One Named

DULUTH, Mn (KDAL) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation has selected Amr Jabr to serve as acting Engineer for District One which includes Duluth and ...

Fri, June 10, 2011

Minnesota sends layoff notices to prep for shutdown

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - In preparation for a potential shutdown of state government, Minnesota sent layoff notices on Friday to more than 36,000 state workers ...

Thu, June 09, 2011

Take A Kid Fishing Weekend In Minnesota

UNDATED (KDAL) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is holding their annual "Take A Kid Fishing"  weekend this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  The purpose ...

Wed, June 08, 2011

Duluth Fourthfest Lineup Announced

DULUTH, Mn (KDAL) - Again this year, Visit Duluth and the city will be hosting the 4th Of July celebration at Bayfront Festival Park.  The ...

Wed, June 08, 2011

Babbitt Fire Victim Identified

BABBITT, Mn (KDAL) - The St. Louis County medical examiner has confirmed it was the owner that was found dead following an explosion and fire ...

Tue, June 07, 2011

Strong Storms Drop Hail In Parts Of Northland

DULUTH, Mn (KDAL) - Some strong thunderstorms across parts of northern Minnesota on Tuesday morning produced some periods of hail.  Up to an inch of ...

Mon, June 06, 2011

Talks On Minnesota State Budget Continue

ST. PAUL, Mn (KDAL) - Minnesota Governor Dayton and Republican Legislative leaders are expected to be talking again today as they try to come to ...

Wed, June 01, 2011

Windy Weather Across Northern Minnesota

UNDATED (KDAL) - It has been quite a windy couple of days in northern Minnesota as gusts approached 50 miles per hour in the Twin ...

Tue, May 31, 2011

Government Shutdown Still Looms For Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Min (KDAL) - Governor Dayton and GOP leaders in the Minnesota Legislature have still not agreed on a compromise to balance the state ...

Tue, May 31, 2011

High Winds Hit Fargo Area

UNDATED (KDAL) - The National Weather Service says winds may have hit 90 to 100 miles per hour in the Fargo-Moorhead area during storms that ...

Tue, May 31, 2011

National Citizen Survey Conducted In Duluth

DULUTH, Min (KDAL) - A questionnaire is being sent to a random sample of 1200 citizens of  Duluth over the next several weeks.  It's ...

Wed, May 25, 2011

Minnesota governor vetoes 20-week abortion law

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton on Wednesday vetoed Republican-led laws aimed at restricting abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy except ...

Tue, May 24, 2011

Minnesota Legislative Session Ends With No Budget Agreement

ST. PAUL, Min. (KDAL) - The 2011 Minnesota Legislative Session came to a close Monday night with no agreements on a budget balancing bill between ...

Tue, May 24, 2011

Legacy Bill Would Benefit Duluth

ST. PAUL, Min. (KDAL) - The Minnesota Senate passed the Legacy amendment bill on Tuesday which allocates money collected from the dedicated sales tax approved ...

Sun, May 22, 2011

Minnesota voters to decide on gay marriage ban

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Republican-led Minnesota legislature approved late Saturday putting a state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage to voters in November ...

Fri, May 20, 2011

Minister slams Obama in prayer opening Minnesota House

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A minister offering the opening prayer at the Minnesota House on Friday appeared to question President Barack Obama's belief in Jesus ...

Fri, May 20, 2011

More Burning Restrictions Lift Monday

UNDATED (KDAL) - Due to the rain and recent green up of vegetation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will lift burning restrictions in ten ...

Fri, May 20, 2011

Pawlenty Expected To Announce For President On Monday

UNDATED (KDAL) - Reports indicate that former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty will make the anticipated annoucement that he's running for president on Monday.  Pawlenty ...

Thu, May 19, 2011

Minnesota sues debt collector for robo-signing

By Jonathan Stempel

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Minnesota sued Encore Capital Group Inc, one of the largest U.S. debt collectors, for allegedly using fraudulent ...

Thu, May 19, 2011

Minnesota Unemployment Rate Falls In April

ST. PAUL, Min (KDAL) - The Minnesota unemployment rate fell one tenth of one percent in April to a seasonally adjusted 6.5 percent.  The ...

Wed, May 18, 2011

Sandelin Gets Contract Extension At UMD

DULUTH, Min (KDAL) - Scott Sandelin, who coached the University of Minnesota-Duluth to its first ever NCAA men's hockey championship last season has signed ...

Wed, May 18, 2011

Still No Minnesota Budget Agreement

ST. PAUL, Min (KDAL) - The Minnesota Legislature is required to adjourn by Monday and it is becoming more likely that the Republican majorities in ...

Tue, May 17, 2011

3rd Annual Chamber Showcase On Thursday

DULUTH, Min. (KDAL) - Thirteen regional Chambers of Commerce will meet on Thursday for the 3rd Annual Chamber Showcase.  Among the featured speakers will be ...

Tue, May 17, 2011

Twins Legend Harmon Killebrew Dies

SCOTTSDALE, AZ. (KDAL) - A Minnesota Twins baseball legend has died.  Harmon Killebrew lost his battle with esophageal cancer at the age of 74.  Just ...

Mon, May 16, 2011

Minnesota Senate bans abortions after 20 weeks, veto seen

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The majority Republican Minnesota Senate on Monday voted to restrict abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy except in medical ...

Mon, May 16, 2011

Dayton Catches Northern At Pokegama

GRAND RAPIDS, Min. (KDAL) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton caught and released a northern pike while fishing at the "Governor's Fishing Opener" at Pokegama ...

Mon, May 16, 2011

Crunch Time At Minnesota Legislature

ST. PAUL, Min (KDAL) -  The final week of this year's Minnesota Legislative session is underway and there is still no agreement between the ...

Fri, May 13, 2011

Minnesota Fishing Opener Is Saturday

UNDATED (KDAL) - The 2011 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener is the official start of the state's fishing season.  The celebration is underway in ...

Fri, May 13, 2011

Killebrew To Enter Hospice Care

MINNEAPOLIS, Min. (KDAL) - Former Minnesota Twins star and baseball Hall Of Fame member, Harmon Killebrew, has decided to end his treatment for esophageal cancer ...

Thu, May 12, 2011

Defining Marriage Amendment Passes Senate

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) - The state Senate has approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit same-sex marriages in Minnesota.  The House is expected ...

Wed, May 11, 2011

Minnesota Senate approves gay marriage ban referendum

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Minnesota Senate voted on Wednesday to put a state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in the state to ...

Wed, May 11, 2011

Legislative Hurdles Remain For Viking Stadium Proposal

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  Although the Vikings support the idea, the Arden Hills site for a new stadium is by no means a done ...

Wed, May 11, 2011

Poll Shows Support For Sunday Liquor Sales

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) - It's too late this legislative session but a bill, authored by Duluth State Senator Roger Reinert, to allow liquor ...

Wed, May 11, 2011

Federal Disaster Money Coming For Spring Floods

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  The White House has signed a disaster declaration for 20 counties in Minnesota after spring flooding.  The declaration means FEMA ...

Wed, May 11, 2011

Minnesota Sends Fire Crew To Texas

GRAND RAPIDS, Min. (KDAL) - A twenty person fire fighting crew from Minnesota is on the way to Marathon, Texas to help battle wildfires in ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

Minnesota Vikings back $1 billion suburban stadium plan

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday backed a nearly $1.1 billion plan to build a football stadium in a ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

Viking Stadium Plan Agreement

DULUTH, Min. (KDAL) Tuesday afternoon,the Minnesota Vikings and Ramsey county officals announced they have agreed to a partnership to build a proposed stadium ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

GOP Redistricting Plan Proposed

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -There's committee debate Tuesday on the House Republicans' plan for redrawing Minnesota's congressional district boundaries which is required ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

More Federal Money For Northern Lights Express

DULUTH, Min. (KDAL) - The U-S Department of Transportation has awarded 5 million dollars to the Northern Lights Express rail project.  The funding will continue ...

Mon, May 09, 2011

Minnesota Budget Battle Deadline Gets Closer

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  Taxes remain at the center of the battle between Republicans and Governor Dayton, with just two weeks to finish the ...

Mon, May 09, 2011

Lyme Disease Cases Up In Minnesota And Wisconsin

UNDATED (KDAL) -  The Minnesota and Wisconsin Health Departments are urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves from ticks.  Warmer weather means the "blacklegged ...

Fri, May 06, 2011

Minnesota House Passes Photo I-D Bill

ST. PAUL, Min. (KDAL) - The Minnesota House on Thursday passed a bill that requires voters to show a photo I-D before casting a ballot ...

Thu, May 05, 2011

2010 Was A Good Year For Minnesota Exports

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  Exports were a bright spot in the state economy last year.  Katie Clark is executive director of the Minnesota Trade ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

Judge sentences Minnesota nurse who coaxed suicides

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A former Minnesota nurse who coaxed two depressed people into committing suicide was sentenced on Wednesday to serve four days in jail ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

More Amendments Considered For 2012 Ballot

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  Republicans are getting ready to put several controversial constitutional amendments on the ballot in 2012 to bypass likely vetoes from ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

Minnesota Lacks Affordable Rental Housing

UNDATED (MNN) -  Minnesota ranks last among 12 Midwestern states in availability of affordable rental housing.  That's according to a new report from the ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

Liriano Pitches No Hitter For Twins

CHICAGO, Ill. (MNN) -  Francisco Liriano pitched the sixth no-hitter in Minnesota Twins history, in a 1-0 victory over the White Sox Tuesday night in ...

Tue, May 03, 2011

Ash Borer And Gypsy Moth Fight Continues

UNDATED (MNN) -  Minnesota Department of Agriculture officials are ramping up with their yearly effort to fight off invasive tree pests.  Aside from lots of ...

Mon, May 02, 2011

MnDot Selects New PA Officer For NE Minnesota

DULUTH, Min. (KDAL) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation has selected Beth Patrowske as the Public Affairs Coordinator for MnDot's northeast Minnesota district.  Patrowske ...

Mon, May 02, 2011

Burning Restrictions Posted In Northern Minnesota

GRAND RAPIDS, Min (MNN) -  Much of extreme northern Minnesota now has restrictions on open burning in place.  The ban covers most outdoor fires except ...

Mon, May 02, 2011

3 Weeks Left In Minnesota Legislative Session

ST. PAUL, Min (MNN) -  There are now three weeks left in the Minnesota legislative session with no sign of agreement between Governor Dayton and ...

Mon, May 02, 2011

Minnesota Lawmakers React To Bin Laden Death

WASHINGTON, D-C (MNN) -  Several Minnesota lawmakers have posted their reaction to news that Osama bin Laden has been killed in a U.S. operation ...

Fri, April 29, 2011

Hibbing Nurses Strike Plans On Hold

HIBBING, Min. (KDAL) - Hibbing members of the Minnesota Nurses Association have pulled their strike notice for May 4th after significant progress was made in ...

Fri, April 29, 2011

Small Earthquake Hits Western Minnesota

ALEXANDRIA, Min. (MNN) - Some western Minnesotans may or may not have felt it, but there was a small earthquake early Friday morning.  The U ...

Fri, April 29, 2011

Red River Valley Water Receding

UNDATED (MNN) - High water is slowly leaving the Red River Valley in northwestern Minnesota.  While levels are still very high, travel is improving.  The ...

Fri, April 29, 2011

Several Constitutional Changes Could Make Minnesota Ballot

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  The number of constitutional amendments the Republican-controlled Minnesota Legislature could put on the ballot in 2012 is building.  So far ...

Thu, April 28, 2011

Voter I-D Issue Could Soon See Action

ST. PAUL, Min (MNN) -  There could soon be a vote in the Minnesota Senate on a bill that would require voters to present photo ...

Thu, April 28, 2011

Minnesota And Wisconsin Tuition and Tax Reciprocity Issues

UNDATYED  (MNN) - The college tuition reciprocity agreement between Minnesota and Wisconsin is tilting in Minnesota's favor -- at least in the last reporting period ...

Thu, April 28, 2011

Gun Law Changes In House Committee

ST. PAUL, Min (MNN) - A bill that would change the state's laws on gun permits and the right to use deadly force gets ...

Thu, April 28, 2011

Empty Bowl Attendance Down

DULUTH. Min (KDAL) - Attendance at Tuesday's Empty Bowl fundraiser for the Northern Lakes Food Bank was down about 14 percent from a year ...

Tue, April 26, 2011

Gambling Expansion Talk At Minnesota Legislature

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  Expansion of gambling in Minnesota will be among the hot topics as lawmakers return to the State Capitol from their ...

Fri, April 22, 2011

Minnesota Governor Dayton Still Pushing A Bonding Bill

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  Lawmakers have a full plate when they return to the Capitol next week.  In addition to budget bills, they are ...

Thu, April 21, 2011

Flooding Still A Problem In NW Minnesota

UNDATED (MNN) - Residents and officials are waiting for the last of the crests along the Red River in northwestern Minnesota.  In the meantime, major ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

Minnesota Nuclear Ban Repeal Is On Hold

ST. PAUL, Min (MNN) - Legislation that would repeal the state's ban on new nuclear power plants is on hold after the crisis in ...

Tue, April 19, 2011

35 Minnesota Counties Look For Flood Aid

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) - From north to south, up to 35 counties across Minnesota are being examined in their quest for federal flood assistance ...

Mon, April 18, 2011

Minnesota Lawmakers Take Spring Break

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  State lawmakers begin their one-week break for Passover and Easter on Monday afternoon.  With five weeks remaining until the adjournment ...

Fri, April 15, 2011

Flu Numbers Down But Measles Are Up In Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) - The middle of April has arrived and the flu season refuses to go away.  The Minnesota Health Department identified two ...

Thu, April 14, 2011

Minnesota man's $20 million fraud fed lavish life: indictment

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A Minnesota man courted investors with visions of a NASCAR-type race track and golf resorts in a more than $20 million investment ...

Thu, April 14, 2011

Minnesota Unemployment 6.6 Percent In March

UNDATED (KDAL) - The Minnesota unemployment rate dropped by a tenth of a point to a seasonally adjusted 6.6 percent in March.  The figures ...

Thu, April 14, 2011

Minnesota March Foreclosure Numbers Are Up

UNDATED (MNN) - First quarter home foreclosures dropped 12-percent from the previous quarter in Minnesota, and there was an even bigger drop from the first ...

Wed, April 13, 2011

Minnesota town accessible only by boat after flooding

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota (Reuters) - Residents of Oslo, Minnesota on Wednesday walked levees and waited out massive flooding that has turned their community into ...

Wed, April 13, 2011

Latest Minnesota Legislative News

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) - Several driving-related bills are on lawmakers' plate at the State Capitol Wednesday.  One bill being debated in committee would keep ...

Wed, April 13, 2011

Central Minnesota Burning Restrictions

GRAND RAPIDS, Min (MNN) -  Much of Minnesota is struggling with too much water.  But parts of the state have too little and that's ...

Mon, April 11, 2011

Minnesota Flooding Updates

CHANHASSEN, Min. (MNN) -  The Mississippi River is still rising in downtown St. Paul -- within a foot of its predicted crest later this week.  High ...

Fri, April 08, 2011

North Dakota, Minnesota brace for Red River crest

FARGO, North Dakota (Reuters) - North Dakota and Minnesota residents braced on Friday as the Red River edged toward a near-record crest in the Fargo-Moorhead ...

Thu, April 07, 2011

Flood Emergency Declared In Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  More than half of Minnesota's counties are under a state of emergency today after a declaration by Governor Mark ...

Wed, April 06, 2011

Trace Radiation From Japan Arrives In Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  Trace amounts of radioactive material have been found in air samples in three Minnesota cities.  State health officials say the ...

Tue, April 05, 2011

Minnesota Loons Affected By Gulf Oil Spill

UNDATED (MNN) -  One year ago, a major oil spill threatened Gulf Coast wildlife including Minnesota's state bird, the loon.  The DNR's Carrol ...

Tue, April 05, 2011

Minnesota Sees Early Retirement Savings

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  A report released by the Minnesota Management and Budget Office shows more than a thousand government employees opted for early ...

Fri, April 01, 2011

Binge Drinking Is A Problem In Minnesota

UNDATED (MNN) -  A new county-by-county report shows Minnesota has one of the highest binge-drinking rates in the nation.  That includes all adult age groups ...

Fri, April 01, 2011

More Precipitation Will Add To Flood Woes In Minnesota

CHANHASSEN, Min. (MNN) -  April is underway and with it comes the threat of another storm which could boost levels along many Minnesota rivers next ...

Thu, March 31, 2011

K-12 Education Bill Passes Minnesota State Senate

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  There's a short lull at the State Capitol Friday after a hectic week when the House and Senate passed ...

Thu, March 31, 2011

Minnesota Senate Passes Health And Human Services Bill

ST. PAUL, Min (MNN) -  The GOP-controlled Minnesota Senate Wednesday night passed a major health and human services budget-balancing bill which Democrats warn will kick ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

Latest Minnesota Flooding Information

The Mississippi River is running high in the City of St. Paul.  Major flooding in downtown St. Paul is predicted to peak on Thursday ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

Minnesota House Bill That Cuts LGA Passes

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  The Republican-controlled Minnesota House has passed a bill to provide tax relief for businesses, scale back the renters property tax ...

Mon, March 28, 2011

Minnesota accuses debt collector of robo-signing

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Encore Capital Group Inc <ECPG.O> was accused by Minnesota of filing unverified affidavits in litigation to collect on consumer debt ...

Mon, March 28, 2011

Final Week For Minnesota Food Share Drive

DULUTH, Min. (KDAL) - This is the final week to donate to local food shelves to allow them to get a proportional match from the ...

Mon, March 28, 2011

Budget Action Expected This Week At Minnesota Legislature

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) -  As major budget-cutting bills move towards floor votes in the Minnesota House and Senate this week, Republicans and Governor Dayton ...

Mon, March 28, 2011

Cool, Dry Weather Helps Minnesota Flood Situation

CHANHASSEN, Min. (MNN) - Early spring flooding has been subdued by cool, dry weather across Minnesota and that situation should hold steady through midweek.  Forecasters ...

Thu, March 24, 2011

Another Minnesota Presidential Candidate?

Minnesota Sixth-district U-S Representative Michele Bachmann is reportedly close to forming an exploratory committee to consider running for president.  Sources say it could happen ...

Thu, March 24, 2011

Flood Situation Worsens In Minnesota

(Undated)  --  As floodwaters rise, emergency management operations officially began today at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety headquarters in St. Paul.  Officials say the ...

Wed, March 23, 2011

Busy Day At Minnesota State Capitol

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Tax relief and flood prevention are on the docket at the Minnesota Capitol today.  Senate Republicans unveil their tax bill today ...

Mon, March 21, 2011

North Dakota, Minnesota brace for spring storms, flooding

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Flooding caused by ice jams forced closure of two central Minnesota highways on Monday, and looming early spring rain ...

Thu, March 17, 2011

Minnesota February Unemployment Rate Unchanged

Minnesota's unemployment rate remained unchanged at six-point-seven percent in February.  Employers added 13-hundred jobs, which state analyst Steve Hine calls "a little bit ...

Wed, March 16, 2011

Minnesota nurse may have stolen painkillers, infected patients

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A nurse is suspected of inadvertently tainting intravenous painkillers at St. Cloud Hospital while seeking drugs, spreading bacterial infections to 23 patients ...

Wed, March 16, 2011

New Minnesota Invasive Species Law Unveiled

Governor Dayton and DNR officials unveiled new legislation Wednesday aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species in Minnesota.  The bill would authorize ...

Tue, March 15, 2011

Minnesota Exports Set A Quarterly Record

The state Department of Employment and Economic Development is reporting a record fourth quarter for Minnesota exports.  Companies exported four-point-six-billion dollars in manufactured products ...

Mon, March 14, 2011

Warmer temperatures could start flooding in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Parts of the Mississippi and other rivers around Minneapolis and St. Paul could reach flood stage by the weekend as rising temperatures ...

Mon, March 14, 2011

Will Minnesota See Collective Bargaining Restrictions?

As the fracas over state employee collective bargaining continues in Wisconsin, a number of similar bills continue swirling around at the Minnesota Capitol.  Legislative ...

Thu, March 10, 2011

Minnesota GOP Unveils Budget Targets

Minnesota's Republican senators released a budget outline Thursday that will help fill the state's five-billion-dollar deficit.  Areas hardest hit include social service ...

Wed, March 09, 2011

Minnesota Governor And Mayors Talk LGA

Mayors from across Minnesota are at the State Capitol discussing Local Government Aid with Governor Dayton.  Wadena Mayor Wayne Wolden says LGA has been ...

Wed, March 09, 2011

Minnesota Historical Society Looks For A Funding Increase

History advocates are making their pitch for state dollars at the state Capitol this week.  The Historical Society says it knows money is tight ...

Tue, March 08, 2011

Minnesota Legislature Passes Unemployment Extension

The Minnesota Legislature has passed a bill that would maintain access to longer unemployment benefits for the state's jobless.  The bill cleared the ...

Mon, March 07, 2011

Minnesota GOP To Release Budget Targets

Republican lawmakers in Minnesota this week will release a general outline on how they plan to balance the state budget.  Unlike Governor Dayton's ...

Thu, March 03, 2011

Minnesota Jobless Numbers Improve In January

State officials remain just cautiously optimistic even though Minnesota's unemployment rate dropped to six-point-nine percent in January -- the lowest level in more than ...

Wed, March 02, 2011

Minnesota Senate May Vote On Dayton Tax Plan

Republicans are talking about putting Governor Dayton's tax increase proposal to a vote on the Senate floor this week.  Slayton Senator Doug Magnus ...

Tue, March 01, 2011

Fewer Babies Being Born In Minnesota

The painful economy has not only cost jobs in Minnesota, it may also be connected to the decline in the number of babies born ...

Mon, February 28, 2011

Latest Budget Forecast For Minnesota Improves

Minnesota's deficit problem has taken a turn for the better.  A new state forecast released on Monday shows the likely budget hole for ...

Fri, February 25, 2011

Minnesota Sees An Increase In Traffic Deaths

Minnesota has recorded its deadliest week of the year on state roadways.  Safety officials say nine people died in crashes between last Thursday and ...

Thu, February 24, 2011

Minnesota Manufacturers Expecting A Better Year

The latest State of Manufacturing survey suggests 2011 is going to be a better year for Minnesota.  Forty-percent of executives foresee economic expansion, 51-percent ...

Wed, February 23, 2011

UMD Students Lobby Minnesota Legislature

About 50 students from UMD joined other University students statewide in St. Paul yesterday to encourage lawmakers to make higher education funding a top ...

Tue, February 22, 2011

Michigan State Plays Tonight At Minnesota

Michigan State’s mission to leave their mid season slump in the rear view mirror and get off the bubble to make the NCAA ...

Mon, February 21, 2011

Minnesota Looks At Nuclear Power Plant Ban Repeal

State lawmakers take another step this week toward repealing Minnesota's ban on construction of nuclear power plants.  The Senate and House are expected ...

Sun, February 20, 2011

Badgers tie Minnesota, 3-3

MADISON (WSAU-Wire) The Badgers hockey team is suddenly struggling in the home stretch of the regular season. They tied Minnesota, 3-3 on Saturday night ...

Fri, February 18, 2011

NE Minnesota Moose Population Declines

The number of moose in northeastern Minnesota continues to dwindle.  The D-N-R's Mark Lenarz says the January aerial survey shows the population is ...

Fri, February 18, 2011

Minnesota House votes to lift nuclear power ban

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Minnesota House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly voted to lift a ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants ...

Thu, February 17, 2011

Minnesota Car Dealers Saw A Better Year

After struggling for several years, things are starting to look up for car dealers in the state.  Scott Lambert with the Minnesota Automobile Dealers ...

Wed, February 16, 2011

Duluth-St. Louis County Days At Minnesota Capitol

Over 500 people from all walks of life in Duluth and around northeastern Minnesota are in St. Paul Wednesday and Thursday for the annual ...

Tue, February 15, 2011

Minnesota nurse to admit evidence he coaxed suicides

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A former Minnesota nurse charged with persuading two people through an online chat room to commit suicide will accept the evidence against ...

Tue, February 15, 2011

Minnesota governor proposes tax increases on wealthy

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton on Tuesday proposed permanent and temporary income tax increases on the state's wealthiest residents to help close ...

Tue, February 15, 2011

Outlook For More Minnesota Parks

Minnesota officials want to pump more than one-billion dollars in state sales tax dollars into building new parks and trails - and upgrading existing ones ...

Mon, February 14, 2011

A Push For Alternative Teacher Licensing In Minnesota

Expect continued negotiations this week as Republicans and Democrats at the Minnesota Legislature try to work out alternative teacher-licensing legislation that Governor Dayton will ...

Fri, February 11, 2011

Minnesota car dealer gets 10 years prison for fraud

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Former Minnesota car dealer Denny Hecker was sentenced Friday to 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay ...

Fri, February 11, 2011

Minnesota Governor Dayton Vetoes Budget Cuts

In what's believed to be one of the earliest-ever vetoes in a new governor's term, Democrat Mark Dayton late Thursday rejected a ...

Thu, February 10, 2011

Minnesota Metrodome stadium roof to be replaced

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Metrodome stadium roof that collapsed in a snowstorm last December will be completely replaced, the commission that oversees the facility decided ...

Thu, February 10, 2011

Home Foreclosures Still Dropping In Minnesota

Minnesota saw its third straight year-over-year monthly drop in home foreclosures in January.  The rate fell ten-percent from December and nine-percent from January of ...

Thu, February 10, 2011

Minnesota House Passes Budget Cuts

Even with state House approval of a round of budget cuts last night, it's not clear whether Governor Dayton will sign off on ...

Wed, February 09, 2011

Minnesota governor proposing tax increases, jobs spending

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton said on Wednesday he would propose next week higher taxes on wealthy state residents to ...

Tue, February 08, 2011

Minnesota House And Senate Compromise Reached

After negotiators agreed on a compromise bill in record time Monday night, the Republican-controlled House and Senate now must try to convince Governor Dayton ...

Mon, February 07, 2011

DFL Elects New Minnesota Chair

Minnesota Democrats picked a new leader over the weekend.  Ken Martin ran unopposed and was elected the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chairman in Cokato on Saturday ...

Fri, February 04, 2011

Minnesota Flu Cases On The Rise

It appears the flu bug is moving in and health officials say their not surprised. Kris Ehresmann is with the Minnesota Department of Health ...

Thu, February 03, 2011

Minnesota Mountain Climber May Try Again

Minnesota polar explorer Lonnie Dupre is back home after cutting short his solo attempt to climb Alaska's Mount McKinley.  Mother Nature had different ...

Thu, February 03, 2011

This Winter Has Been Tough On Minnesota Wildlife

The snow and cold is taking its toll on Minnesota wildlife looking for food.  The problem is especially troublesome in northern Minnesota where the ...

Mon, January 31, 2011

Budget Cutting Bill To Face Minnesota Senate

The Minnesota Senate is expected to vote on one-billion dollars in state budget cuts this week.  The GOP-controlled House narrowly passed its version of ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

Heroin Use Still A Problem In Minnesota

The latest numbers show heroin and other opiates are still big problems in Minnesota - especially among young people.  A new state report says heroin ...

Tue, January 25, 2011

Minnesota Tax Committee Approves LGA Cuts

The Senate Tax Committee has approved a bill that slashes state aid to cities and counties by 594-million dollars.  The local government aid reductions ...

Mon, January 24, 2011

Minnesota National Guard Troops To Kuwait

About 24-hundred soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard have been notified they will deploy to Kuwait in May.  They will help with the final ...

Thu, January 20, 2011

Minnesota December Unemployment Rate Released

The Minnesota unemployment rate fell one-tenth of one percent in December to a seasonally adjusted 7 percent.  Employment statewide declined by 22,400 jobs ...

Tue, January 18, 2011

High Tech Jobs Leaving Minnesota

The Minnesota Science and Technology Authority wants to help the state enhance its high-tech work force.  Their research shows Minnesota lost high-tech jobs in ...

Tue, January 18, 2011

Snowfall Totals Around Minnesota

(Chanhassen, MN)  --  A national holiday didn't stop the snow from piling up across the state to start the week.  The National Weather Service ...

Mon, January 17, 2011

Minnesota Legislators Facing A Busy Week

Minnesota lawmakers took the Martin Luther King holiday off, but they'll have a busy week when they come back to the capitol on ...

Thu, January 13, 2011

Final Minnesota Foreclosure Numbers For 2010

A new report shows that home foreclosures in Minnesota dropped about one percent in 2010 from the previous year.  RealtyTrac's Daren Blomquist says ...

Thu, January 13, 2011

Education Grades For Wisconsin And Minnesota Schools

Wisconsin is 18th and Minnesota 35th in the nation when it comes to the quality of public schools.  That's the finding of Education ...

Wed, January 12, 2011

Five Charged With Illegal Voting In Minnesota

Five Minnesotans are going to court, accused of voting when they shouldn't have.  We don't know who they voted for but according ...

Tue, January 11, 2011

Three Minnesota Tribes To Sign Education Agreement

Three of Minnesota's most well-known tribes will come together later this month in an effort to improve the education process among Native Americans ...

Mon, January 10, 2011

Chilly Winds Blowing Snow In Western Minnesota

(Undated)  --  Wind-whipped snow is cutting visibility on many western Minnesota roads.  Gusts up to 50 miles per hour have reduced visibility to one-half mile ...

Fri, January 07, 2011

Minnesota DNR Meets To Address Revenue Shortage

Revenue will be the main topic Friday and Saturday at the Department of Natural Resources annual meeting in Brooklyn Center.  The DNR's Dennis ...

Wed, January 05, 2011

Minnesota Governor Dayton Signs Executive Order

Governor Mark Dayton signed an executive order today which will add 95-thousand low-income Minnesotans to state's Medicaid rolls.  Dayton says it brings important ...

Wed, January 05, 2011

Heavy Snow May Endanger Fish In Minnesota Lakes

There is the potential for a massive fish kill in many Minnesota lakes this winter.  The problem is too much snow on lake ice ...

Tue, January 04, 2011

Preliminary Death Toll On Minnesota Roads Among Lowest

(St.Paul, MN)  --  The 410 traffic fatalities in Minnesota during 2010, if certified, would be the lowest number since the early 1940s.  In 2009 ...

Tue, January 04, 2011

Minnesota Convenes The 2011 Session Tuesday

(St. Paul, MN)  --  With the start of the 2011 Minnesota legislature, many political analysts say tax hikes will be needed fill the state's ...

Mon, January 03, 2011

Minnesota Vikings named Leslie Frazier as their permanent head coach

The  Minnesota Vikings  named  Leslie
Frazier as their permanent head coach on Monday.

Frazier led the Vikings on an interim basis following the firing ...

Mon, January 03, 2011

Minnesota Vikings Look To Future

(Eden Prairie, MN)  --  After yesterday's season-ending 20-13 loss at Detroit, the Vikings now turn their attention to the future.  Minnesota finished the year ...

Mon, January 03, 2011

Status Of Minnesota Flu Season

(St. Paul, MN)  --  A new year brings questions over how heavy Minnesota's flu season may get in coming weeks.  The latest statistics from ...

Thu, December 30, 2010

Minnesota sues 3M over pollution claims

By James B. Kelleher

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The state of Minnesota sued 3M Co on Thursday, saying that the company contaminated the state's waters ...

Wed, December 29, 2010

No 'Taste of Minnesota' Replacement In 2011

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Officials in Saint Paul have rejected four proposals to replace the defunct "Taste of Minnesota" festival over the July 4th weekend ...

Wed, December 29, 2010

In Last Night’s NFL Game The Eagles Were Upset By Minnesota 24-To-14

The Minnesota Vikings, who will play at Detroit Sunday to finish off the season, pulled off the upset last night, winning 24-to-14 at Philadelphia ...

Tue, December 28, 2010

Badgers win Big 10 opener over Minnesota

MADISON (TSN-WSAU) Jordan Taylor scored 22 points, and his three- point play with just over one minute remaining created some breathing room, as Wisconsin ...

Tue, December 28, 2010

Minnesota Could Take First Place In 2010 Tornado Count

Minnesota has a shot at the national record for the most tornadoes in 2010. Preliminary numbers showed Minnesota leading with 145 and Texas in ...

Mon, December 27, 2010

The Red Wings Rolled To An Easy 4-To-1 Win Last Night At Minnesota

Henrik Zetterberg recorded a goal and an assist as the Red Wings topped the Wild 4-to-1 last night at Minnesota. But Detroit suffered another ...

Wed, December 22, 2010

Minnesota Gas Prices Top 3 Dollars A Gallon

As the holiday traveling season gets underway, the price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline, on average in Minnesota, is now over $3.02 ...

Tue, December 21, 2010

Minnesota Retains Congressional Seat

At a Washington, DC press conference, Census Bureau Director Robert Groves said eight states will gain seats as a result of the 2010 population ...

Tue, December 21, 2010

Northeastern Minnesota Economy Much Improved

For the past three years, it's been hard to find much good economic news in northeastern Minnesota.  But experts say things are finally ...

Tue, December 21, 2010

The Bears Blew Out The Vikings 40-To-14 In The Snow And Cold At Minnesota

The Bears spotted the Vikings an early 7-0 lead but then knocked out surprise starter Brett Favre and rolled to a 40-to-14 win on ...

Mon, December 20, 2010

Minnesota Food Support Programs Have Room For More Families

(Undated)  --  There is plenty of federal funding available to help families in the state that are not getting enough to eat.  Jill Hiebert [[ HEE-burt ...

Thu, December 16, 2010

No Change In Minnesota Jobless Rate

Minnesota's unemployment rate remained unchanged at seven-point-one-percent in November, according to the state Department of Employment and Economic Development.  Commissioner Dan McElroy says ...

Tue, December 14, 2010

Both Minnesota Senators Vote For Obama Compromise

Minnesota's U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken were among those voting "yes" as President Obama's tax compromise cleared a test ...

Fri, December 10, 2010

Just Minor Flu Activity In Minnesota

The Minnesota Health Department reports one patient died from the seasonal flu in recent weeks, but adds that flu activity remains low across the ...

Wed, December 08, 2010

Republican concedes Minnesota governor's election

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Republican Tom Emmer conceded the race for Minnesota governor on Wednesday to Democrat Mark Dayton, forgoing further challenges to their tight November ...

Wed, December 08, 2010

Emmer Concedes In Minnesota Governor's Race

Minnesota's contested governor's race finally has a winner as the GOP candidate conceded Wednesday.  Tom Emmer ended his bid for the governor ...

Tue, December 07, 2010

Minnesota Pearl Harbor Survivors Attend Ceremony

Their ranks grow smaller every year so only a handful of Pearl Harbor survivors will attended ceremonies on Tuesday near the Capitol in St ...

Fri, December 03, 2010

Average Minnesota Gas Prices Inch Toward $3 Per Gallon

The average price of gas in Minnesota is closing in on 3 dollars a gallon. Regular unleaded is now around 2.98 a gallon ...

Wed, December 01, 2010

Minnesota Deer Hunt Is Winding Down

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Minnesota's deer season is now in the muzzleloader phase -- the final stage of the annual hunt.  The DNR's Lou ...

Wed, December 01, 2010

Minnesota Governor Recount Continues

Ballots in more than 83-percent of Minnesota precincts have now gotten another look in the governor's race recount.  The Secretary of State's ...

Mon, November 29, 2010

Minnesota Governor's Race Recount Begins Monday

Election officials begin a hand recount today of two-point-one-million ballots cast in the Minnesota governor's race.  Secretary of State Mark Ritchie says -- in ...

Wed, November 24, 2010

New Budget Forecast For Minnesota Due Next Week

The latest on the Minnesota state budget situation is due out on December 2nd, when the Minnesota Management and Budget Office releases the November ...

Tue, November 23, 2010

Job Trends Are Stable In Minnesota

Unemployment in Minnesota has stayed on a rather stable trend in recent months.  The state Department of Employment and Economic Development says October jobless ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

Minnesota Vikings Fire Childress

The Minnesota Vikings have fired head coach Brad Childress.  In a statement, the team named defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier as the new head coach ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

Minnesota Is Top Turkey State

Minnesota remains number one in turkey production -- and Kandiyohi, Stearns and Morrison are the top three producing counties.  Steve Olson with the Minnesota Turkey ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

Legal Battle Starts Over Minnesota Vote Count

The legal battle over ballot-counting in the Minnesota governor's race continues, with a hearing before the state Supreme Court possible on Monday.  Republican ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

Minnesota Remains Top Turkey Producer

(Undated)  --  Minnesota remains number one in turkey production -- and Kandiyohi, Stearns and Morrison are the top three producing counties.  Steve Olson with the Minnesota ...

Fri, November 19, 2010

New University Of Minnesota President Chosen

Following public and private interviews, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted to hire Eric Kaler as the University's next president.  Kaler ...

Fri, November 19, 2010

Minnesota To Lose Lockheed Jobs

Governor Pawlenty wants his replacement to go on the offense to keep defense contracting jobs in Minnesota.  After getting word that Lockheed Martin will ...

Thu, November 18, 2010

Minnesota Unemployment Rate Is Up In October

Even though Minnesota employers added over 14-thousand jobs last month, the state's unemployment rate still ticked up from seven to seven-point-one percent in ...

Fri, November 12, 2010

Only Minor Flu Activity So Far In Minnesota

At this point, the flu season is keeping a fairly low profile across Minnesota.  The state Health Department reports one outbreak of flu at ...

Thu, November 11, 2010

October Foreclosures Fall In Minnesota

New figures show October home foreclosures in Minnesota fell 10-percent from the month before but experts say the drop was caused by lenders putting ...

Wed, November 10, 2010

Minnesota Deer Hunt Opening Weekend Numbers

Opening weekend of hunting season in Minnesota went well, at least from a numbers standpoint.  The D-N-R reports a total of 85-thousand 163 deer ...

Wed, November 10, 2010

Record Free Food Usage In Minnesota

(Undated)  --  The state's food shelves continue to serve record numbers of people.  Sue Kainz (kynz) with Minnesota FoodShare says statewide food shelves distributed ...

Tue, November 09, 2010

Minnesota And Wisconsin Talk Invasive Species

Strange-sounding things like spiny water fleas and yellow floating heart are getting close attention this week by Minnesota and Wisconsin officials at this week ...

Tue, November 09, 2010

New Minnesota House Leader Outlines Plans

Minnesota House Speaker-designate Kurt Zellers is saying "no" to speculation Republicans could try to rush a budget through the Legislature if the recount in ...

Sat, November 06, 2010

Badger hockey team gets weekend win, tie in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS, Mn (WSAU) The Badgers hockey team skated to a 3-3 tie against the Minnesota Gophers on Saturday night. The Badgers tied the game ...

Fri, November 05, 2010

Minnesota Gun Deer Season Opens

The 2010 Minnesota firearms deer hunt opens Saturday.  Several hundred thousand hunters are expected to head into the woods and fields around the state ...

Wed, November 03, 2010

Body Found In NE Minnesota Lake

(North Star Township, MN)  --  The body of a 61-year old man was found in a northeastern Minnesota lake late last night.  The St. Louis ...

Wed, November 03, 2010

Shocker At The Minnesota Legislature

(St. Paul, MN)  --  In a development that's shocked Democrats and political analysts alike, Republicans in Tuesday's election took control of both the ...

Wed, November 03, 2010

Recount Likely In Minnesota Governor's Race

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Fewer than ten-thousand votes separate Democrat Mark Dayton and Tom Emmer and a recount will likely be automatically triggered to determine ...

Tue, November 02, 2010

Republicans Gain Power in Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN)  --  In a development that's shocked Democrats and political analysts alike, Republicans in Tuesday's election took control of both the ...

Tue, November 02, 2010

Minnesota Plane Found In Wyoming

The search for a missing Minnesota family has come to a tragic end.  The wreckage of the single-engine plane piloted by Luke Bucklin of ...

Tue, November 02, 2010

Northwestern Minnesota Flood Update

(Grand Forks, MN)  --  River levels are still rising in parts of northwestern Minnesota this morning.  The Red River around East Grand Forks and north ...

Mon, November 01, 2010

Nash Sworn In As New Head Of Minnesota National Guard

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The Minnesota National Guard has a new leader.  Major General Richard Nash became adjutant general at a swearing-in ceremony in the ...

Mon, November 01, 2010

Minnesota Vikings Waive Randy Moss

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WTAQ) - The Minnesota Vikings have waived wide receiver Randy Moss. 

The "Minneapolis Star-Tribune" says head coach Brad Childress told the players about ...

Thu, October 28, 2010

Outlook Is Good For Upcoming Minnesota Deer Season

(St. Paul, MN)  --  An army of hunters, perhaps 500-thousand strong, will take to the fields and forests for Minnesota's firearms deer season that ...

Tue, October 26, 2010

Countdown To Election Day Continues In Minnesota

Candidates are making the final big push with one week remaining before the election.  In the 6th-District this afternoon, two-term Republican Michele Bachmann and ...

Tue, October 26, 2010

Obama's Minnesota Approval Rating Grows

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  More numbers released from the latest Star Tribune Minnesota Poll show improved ratings for President Obama.  Of those surveyed, 51-percent approved of ...

Mon, October 25, 2010

Final Week Of Campaigning In Minnesota Underway

Election Day is next Tuesday and the political appearances on behalf of Minnesota candidates is hot and heavy.  Former president Bill Clinton stopped in ...

Fri, October 22, 2010

Banged Up Packer Prepare for Minnesota

Green Bay, WI (WSAU) Some of the Packers walking wounded got some time off from practice on Thursday, while others returned to the field ...

Thu, October 21, 2010

Annual Minnesota Teachers Conference Is Underway

(St. Paul, MN) -- The state's largest teachers union says it expects more than 10-thousand teachers Thursday and Friday for its professional conference at ...

Thu, October 21, 2010

Minnesota September Unemployment Unchanged

(St.Paul, MN)  --  Minnesota's unemployment rate held steady at seven percent in September, according to figures released Thursday by the Department of Employment ...

Thu, October 21, 2010

Taste Of Minnesota Replacement Event

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The city of St. Paul is now officially inviting proposals for an event to replace the traditional "Taste of Minnesota" festival ...

Wed, October 20, 2010

Survey Shows Greater Minnesota Is Struggling

(Grand Rapids, MN)  --  The Blandin Foundation's 2010 Rural Pulse survey shows a sharp jump in the number of Greater Minnesota residents who feel ...

Wed, October 20, 2010

Canucks' Rypien pushes fan during loss in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (Reuters) - Vancouver Canucks forward Rick Rypien is expected to face a National Hockey League disciplinary hearing after he confronted and pushed ...

Tue, October 19, 2010

Minnesota Legislature Passes Flood Aid Bill

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Governor Pawlenty has signed an 80-million-dollar flood relief package for southern Minnesota, complimenting lawmakers on both sides of the aisle on ...

Tue, October 19, 2010

Southern Minnesota Flood Aid Package Passed

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Governor Pawlenty has signed an 80-million-dollar flood relief package for southern Minnesota, complimenting lawmakers on both sides of the aisle on ...

Mon, October 18, 2010

Minnesota Fires Brewster

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  The University of Minnesota has fired head football coach Tim Brewster in the wake of a 1-and-6 start to the 2010 season ...

Sat, October 16, 2010

Minnesota Pheasant Opener Today

(Undated)  --  Minnesota's pheasant season is officially here as the opener kicks off at nine this morning.  D-N-R Conservation officer Mike Martin says the ...

Fri, October 15, 2010

Details On Obama Visit To Minnesota Released

The Democratic Party has released more details on next week's visit of President Obama to Minnesota.  He will headline a rally at 1 ...

Fri, October 15, 2010

Dylan Gets Star On Minnesota Walk Of Fame

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  Hibbing native Bob Dylan is the latest artist to receive a star on the Minnesota Walk of Fame in downtown Minneapolis.  Hennepin ...

Fri, October 15, 2010

Draught Conditions Expanding In Northeast Minnesota

Dry conditions in recent weeks have expanded drought conditions beyond Cook and Lake counties as similar conditions are now reported in eastern St. Louis ...

Thu, October 14, 2010

Minnesota Legislative Session Set For Flooding

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Governor Pawlenty has scheduled a special session of the Legislature for this coming Monday, October 18th, following Wednesday's presidential approval ...

Thu, October 14, 2010

Minnesota Disaster Declaration Approved

(Washington, D-C)  --  At long last, there's a presidential flood declaration for 21 counties which bore the brunt of fall flooding in Minnesota.  Approval ...

Wed, October 13, 2010

Fire Danger Rating "High" In East-Central Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN)  --  It's been a pleasant October so far, with dry conditions and temperatures well above normal.  As a result, fire danger ...

Wed, October 13, 2010

Minnesota's Climate May Be Warming

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  New data points to a warming climate throughout the state.  According to Doctor Lee Frelich [[ FRAY'-lick ]] at the University of Minnesota ...

Tue, October 12, 2010

Federal Disaster Aid For Minnesota Still Pending

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The wait for federal disaster money approval from Washington continues.  Governor Pawlenty has already canceled a planned special legislative session because ...

Tue, October 12, 2010

Brett Favre And The Minnesota Vikings Lost 29-To-20 To New York In Monday Night Football

A 26-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter sealed the deal for the Jets as they beat the Vikings 29-20 ...

Sat, October 09, 2010

Badgers back on track after dominating Minnesota

MADISON (TSN-WSAU) The Wisconsin Badgers will keey Paul Bunyan's axe for a seventh year in a row, after defeating Minnesota, 41-23, in Madison ...

Wed, October 06, 2010

Vikes' Trade Brings Moss Back To Minnesota

(Eden Prairie, MN)  --  On a day when the Minnesota Twins enter post-season play at their new ballpark, they're sharing the spotlight with the ...

Wed, October 06, 2010

Minnesota Vikings gain much-needed help in trade for Randy Moss

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss is heading back to Minnesota, the Vikings said on Wednesday.

The six times Pro ...

Wed, October 06, 2010

Browns Acquire A Defensive End From Minnesota

(Eden Prairie, MN)  --  The Minnesota Vikings traded defensive end Jayme Mitchell to Cleveland on Tuesday for an undisclosed draft pick.  The deal is contingent ...

Tue, October 05, 2010

Biden In Minnesota Campaigning For Dayton

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Vice President Joe Biden is in Minnesota today to campaign for D-F-L candidate for governor Mark Dayton.  Biden will headline a ...

Tue, October 05, 2010

Western Minnesota Crash Victim Identified

(Breckenridge, MN)  --  The State Patrol has released the name of the man who died in a head-on crash near Breckenridge Sunday afternoon.  Seventy-four-year old ...

Mon, October 04, 2010

Four Killed On Minnesota Roads Sunday

It was a tragic Sunday with four fatal road crashes in Minnesota.  A five-vehicle chain reaction accident on I-94 near Clearwater killed two people ...

Mon, October 04, 2010

Air Service In Minnesota Could Change

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  Southwest Airlines and AirTran both serve Minnesota, but if federal regulators approve, only Southwest will remain after swallowing up AirTran.  Minnesota airline ...

Mon, October 04, 2010

Minnesota Flooding Update

(Chanhassen, MN)  --  The worst of the Minnesota's flooding is now over as river levels are dropping now along the Mississippi River in St ...

Fri, October 01, 2010

Minnesota Could Have Record-Low Highway Deaths

(Undated)  --  We still have three months to go but Minnesota is on track to finish below last year's record-low highway death total.  The ...

Thu, September 30, 2010

Minnesota Could Have Record-Low Highway Deaths

(Undated)  --  We still have three months to go but Minnesota is on track to finish below last year's record-low highway death total.  The ...

Thu, September 30, 2010

Flood Warnings Throughout Minnesota

(Chanhassen, MN)  --  The month of September will end with a slew of continued flood warnings.  The Minnesota River is still at major flood stage ...

Tue, September 28, 2010

Emergency Help In Southern Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN)  --  It's day-two in the latest visit by federal emergency officials in Wabasha County.  Residents in the cities of Zumbro Falls ...

Tue, September 28, 2010

Record Crest Predicted Today On Minnesota River

(Chanhassen, MN)  --  Before the end of the this week, and without the aid of any rain, the Minnesota River could rise another ten-feet south ...

Mon, September 27, 2010

FEMA Assessors In Minnesota

(Undated)  --  Some of the floodwaters are receding in southern Minnesota and it's time to add up the damages.  State Emergency Management Director Kris ...

Mon, September 27, 2010

It Was S-O-L For Detroit Yesterday At Minnesota…The Same Old Lions

The Lions did yesterday what they seem to do best, score first, then fall behind with turnovers and allowing big plays but then rally ...

Fri, September 24, 2010

Minnesota Governor's Race Still Very Tight

(Undated)  --  A new poll shows the race for Minnesota governor is a virtual tie between Democrat Mark Dayton and Republican Tom Emmer.  Emmer has ...

Fri, September 24, 2010

Minnesota and Wisconsin Hit By Flooding

Heavy rain have triggered widespread flooding and evacuations across parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.  The downpours on Thursday have prompted the governors of both ...

Thu, September 23, 2010

Flooding Hits Southern and Central Minnesota

(Chanhassen, MN) --  A flash flood warning has been extended until 2:30 this afternoon for 17 counties in south-central and southeastern Minnesota.  Meanwhile, a ...

Thu, September 23, 2010

Minnesota Chamber Endorses Emmer

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce PAC has endorsed Republican candidate for governor Tom Emmer.  Chamber officials say Emmer is the candidate ...

Tue, September 21, 2010

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Meets

(St. Paul, MN) --  Taxes and health care are the two biggest barriers to job creation, according to the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce annual "Business ...

Mon, September 20, 2010

A's Take Minnesota Series

(Minneapolis, MN) -- Mark Ellis collected three hits, including a two-run homer as the Oakland Athletics beat Minnesota, 6-2, in the rubber match of a ...

Mon, September 20, 2010

Minnesota National Guard Recruitment

(Undated) -- The head of the Minnesota National Guard says recruitment has been so strong that they've been asked to hold back on efforts ...

Fri, September 17, 2010

Missing Wisconsin Boys Found Safe In Minnesota

(Hudson, WI)  -- Two pre-teen boys are reported safe and their non-custodial father is under arrest after he allegedly fled to Minnesota with the boys ...

Fri, September 17, 2010

In Minnesota: Poverty Up, Incomes Down

(Undated)  --  A US census Bureau report shows in 2009 household incomes went down while poverty rose across Minnesota.  The statewide poverty rate hit ten-point-five-percent ...

Thu, September 16, 2010

Minnesota Unemployment Rate For August

St. Paul, MN)  --  The state's unemployment rate inched up to seven percent in August from the revised figure of six-point-nine percent in July ...

Thu, September 16, 2010

Minnesota Governor's Race Is Tightening Up

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The latest poll shows Democrat Mark Dayton's lead over Republican Tom Emmer narrowing to two-percentage points in the race to ...

Thu, September 16, 2010

Minnesota Home Foreclosures Spike In August

(Undated)  --  Minnesota home foreclosures reversed course in August and jumped nearly 11-percent over July -- ending several months of lower numbers.  RealtyTrac's Daren Blomquist ...

Tue, September 14, 2010

Minnesota SAT Scores Up, More AP Testing

(St. Paul, MN)  --  With the start of the 2010 school year comes encouraging news from the Minnesota Department of Education.  Officials say Minnesota students ...

Mon, September 13, 2010

Minnesota Man Dies In Wisconsin Kayaking Accident

(Bayfield, MN)  --  The Coast Guard is expected to release more information today concerning a Minnesota man who died after a kayaking accident in the ...

Fri, September 10, 2010

The 2010 Season Is Underway As The Defending Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints Beat The Minnesota Vikings

The New Orleans Saints began defense of their Super Bowl championship with a 14-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings last night in the 2010 ...

Thu, September 09, 2010

An Early Start On Minnesota Wild Tickets

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Believe it or not, there's already a guy standing in line for Minnesota Wild single-game hockey tickets which go on ...

Thu, September 02, 2010

Fall Color Website Is Launched By Minnesota DNR

(Undated)  --  The D-N-R is launching its informational fall color Website today.  Spokeswoman Pat Arndt says all the information can be found at www.dnr ...

Thu, September 02, 2010

Minnesota Logs 2nd West Nile Case Of Season

(St. Paul, MN)  --  A Ramsey County resident is the second confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Minnesota this season.  In mid-August, a ...

Thu, September 02, 2010

Job Vacancies Up In Minnesota

(Undated)  --  Good news for the unemployed in the Twin Cities and across the state.  State officials say employers reported 41-thousand job vacancies in the ...

Tue, August 31, 2010

Two More Minnesota Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan

(Washington, DC)  --  Two Minnesota communities are in mourning after the deaths of two soldiers last week in Afghanistan.  Thirty-four-year old Daniel Fedder of Pine ...

Wed, August 25, 2010

Minnesota Delegation Meets With Ford

(Deerborn, MI)  --  Governor Pawlenty, Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and state Economic Development Commissioner Dan McElroy (MACK-el-roy) are in Dearborn, Michigan this morning, making ...

Tue, August 24, 2010

Minnesota legislative leaders urge use of Medicaid money

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Minnesota legislative leaders urged Governor Tim Pawlenty on Tuesday to apply for enhanced federal funding for Medicaid that was passed by the ...

Tue, August 24, 2010

Slow Economic Recovery For Northeastern Minnesota

Duluth, MN)  --  The northeastern Minnesota economy is shaking off its worst shipping season in decades.  Last year saw the sharpest decline in cargo volume ...

Tue, August 24, 2010

Salmonella Egg Investigation Includes Minnesota Hatchery

(Undated)  --  A Minnesota chicken hatchery is being investigated by federal officials to see if there is a possible connection to the recent Salmonella outbreak ...

Tue, August 24, 2010

Firm Will Pay $52-Million To Minnesota Bridge Collapse Victims

(Minneapolis, MN)  --   A San Francisco consulting engineering firm will pay 52-point-four-million dollars to settle a lawsuit by victims of the 2007 Minnesota bridge collapse ...

Tue, August 24, 2010

Minnesota, Other States Want Asian Carp Kept Out Of Lake Michigan

(Chicago, IL)  --  A group of Midwestern states including Minnesota want a federal judge in Chicago to order Illinois to take tougher steps to stop ...

Mon, August 23, 2010

Minnesota And Other States Go To Court To Block Asian Carp

(Chicago, IL)  --   A group of midwestern states including Minnesota and Wisconsin, will be in federal court in Chicago today.  They want Illinois ordered to ...

Fri, August 20, 2010

New Burglary Scam Sprouts In Central Minnesota

(Bemidji, MN)  --  Law enforcement officials are urging Minnesotans, especially senior citizens, to beware of a new burglary scam making the rounds in central Minnesota ...

Wed, August 18, 2010

Minnesota Students Score Well On A-C-T

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Minnesota students continue to score well with A-C-T testing. Statewide, high school seniors reached a 22-point-nine scoring average in 2010 -- up ...

Wed, August 18, 2010

Brett Favre Lands In Minnesota

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  As most Minnesota residents are now aware, NFL star Brett Favre is back in Minnesota.  The future Hall-of-Fame quarterback landed after a ...

Wed, August 18, 2010

Brett Favre Arrived In Minnesota

A plane carrying Brett Favre landed in Minnesota Tuesday and the quarterback could be ready to join the Vikings for the 2010 season. The ...

Tue, August 17, 2010

Report: Favre Flying to Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WTAQ) - Brett Favre is reportedly flying to Minnesota. The NFL Network says the 40-year-old quarterback boarded a plane for a flight north ...

Tue, August 17, 2010

Minnesota Little League Team Headed To World Series

(Bloomington, MN)  --  The Plymouth-New Hope All-Stars are traveling to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series today.  Head coach Matt Deterding [[ DEE'-ter-ding ...

Fri, August 13, 2010

Bicycle-Friendly Meetings Under Way In Greater Minnesota

(Brainerd, MN)  --  How to make things more bicycle-friendly -- that's the topic in Brainerd tonight at the third in a series of community meetings ...

Thu, August 12, 2010

Minnesota Farmers Looking At Bumper Crop

(Hutchingson, MN)  --  If conditions stay ideal, Minnesota farmers can expect a strong harvest this fall.  Crops across the state are looking picture perfect so ...

Thu, August 12, 2010

Heavy Traffic Into Central Minnesota

(Brainerd, MN)  --  If you're heading up north this weekend, specifically to the Brainerd lakes area, expect heavy traffic starting today.  Around 100-thousand people ...

Thu, August 12, 2010

Heavy Traffic Into Central Minnesota

(KDAL,Duluth,MN)  --  If you're heading to the Brainerd lakes area, expect heavy traffic starting today.  Around 100-thousand people are expected to attend ...

Wed, August 11, 2010

Results Of Minnesota's U-S House Primaries

(Various)  --  In Minnesota's U-S House races, Shelly Madore won Tuesday's D-F-L primary in the 2nd Congressional District against Dan Powers.  Madore will ...

Tue, August 10, 2010

Minnesota Reports First West Nile Case Of 2010

(Undated)  --  Minnesota has logged its first case of West Nile virus for 2010.  State Health Department officials say a man in his 60s from ...

Mon, August 09, 2010

Two Gubenatorial Candidates in NE Minnesota

Democrats running for Minnesota governor are making their final big push before tomorrow's primary election which will decide which of them carries the ...

Mon, August 09, 2010

Primary Election in Minnesota

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie says the number of those voting absentee in tomorrow's primary election is the highest in two decades.  Ritchie ...

Mon, August 09, 2010

Severe Weather Across Minnesota

Storms whipped across Minnesota Sunday from top to bottom. The National Weather Service says a funnel cloud touched down in Wright County while hail ...

Thu, August 05, 2010

Same Sex Marriage Push Likely In Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN) -- A federal judge has struck down California's Proposition Eight, and Minnesotans can now expect a renewed push for a constitutional ...

Thu, August 05, 2010

Same Sex Marriage Push Likely In Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN) -- A federal judge has struck down California's Proposition Eight, and Minnesotans can now expect a renewed push for a constitutional ...

Wed, August 04, 2010

Early Harvest In Northwestern Minnesota

(Moorhead, MN) --  There's a welcome sight in northwestern Minnesota.  An early planting season has yielded an early wheat harvest -- and combines (COM'-bynz ...

Wed, August 04, 2010

Spiny Waterflea Found In Another Minnesota Lake

(St. Paul, MN)  --  They're less than a quarter-inch long and look like globs of jelly with black spots, and there is new evidence ...

Wed, August 04, 2010

Rodriguez, Upton Power Rays Past Minnesota

(St. Petersburg, FL)  --  The Rays got a pair of three-run home runs to defeat the Twins 6-4 at Tropicana Field.  Sean Rodriguez hit his ...

Mon, August 02, 2010

Obama's Job Approval Slips In Minnesota

(Undated)  --  The president's approval numbers have slipped again, according to the latest Star Tribune Minnesota Poll.  Out of more than 900 Minnesotans surveyed ...

Thu, July 29, 2010

New Tobacco Laws To Take Effect In Minnesota

St. Paul, MN) --  Of the many new state laws taking effect on August 1st, one is designed to keep children away from cigarettes and ...

Wed, July 28, 2010

Single-Game Tickets For Minnesota Vikings Games

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  For the first time in months, the Metrodome is the place to be with Vikings single-game tickets going on sale this morning ...

Wed, July 28, 2010

Minnesota Ranks Second In "Kids Count" Report

(Undated)  --  According to the latest "Kids Count" report, Minnesota ranks second only to New Hampshire in the overall well-being of its children.  But childhood ...

Tue, July 27, 2010

Minnesota Ranks Second In "Kids Count" Report

(Undated)  --  According to the latest "Kids Count" report, Minnesota ranks second only to New Hampshire in the overall well-being of its children. But childhood ...

Mon, July 26, 2010

At Least Six Die On Minnesota Roads Over Weekend

(Various)  --  It was another deadly weekend on Minnesota highways with at least six people killed.  In Meeker County, 50-year-old James Nelson and 43-year-old Amy ...

Wed, July 21, 2010

Climate Prediction Center: Warm, Wet Fall For Minnesota

(Undated)  --  Weather experts say we'll be seeing more rain and warmer temperatures this fall throughout Minnesota.  The Climate Prediction Center suggests much of ...

Wed, July 21, 2010

Sandhill Crane Hunting Season Opens In Minnesota This Fall

(Undated)  --  Hunters will have a chance to harvest sandhill cranes in Minnesota for the first time this fall.  The season runs from September 4th ...

Sat, July 17, 2010

Errors end White Sox win streak in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Chicago White Sox quest for a 10th consecutive victory was derailed by four errors as they slumped to a 7-4 loss ...

Thu, July 15, 2010

Minnesota Jobless Rate Falls In June

Minnesota's unemployment rate dropped slightly in June to six-point-eight percent. It was an even seven percent in May. Dan McElroy with the Department ...

Mon, July 12, 2010

Detroit’s Failure To Sweep Minnesota Drops The Tigers From First Place

The Tigers had their 5 game winning streak snapped yesterday afternoon by the Twins, who avoided a 3-game sweep at Comerica Park by beating ...

Fri, July 09, 2010

DNR Announces Big Conservation Easement In Northern Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The DNR has announced what they say is the largest conservation easement deal in Minnesota history.  Paper company UPM/Blandin will ...

Wed, July 07, 2010

Drunk Driving Arrests In Minnesota

(Undated)  --  Minnesota law enforcement officials arrested 125 impaired drivers statewide in June during enhanced D-W-I enforcement patrols -- and 52 drunken drivers were arrested over ...

Fri, July 02, 2010

Taste Of Minnesota Opens

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The 28th annual Taste of Minnesota is open for business on Harriet Island in Saint Paul.  Live music starts at 11 ...

Fri, July 02, 2010

Minnesota Lawmakers Still Pushing For Action On Asian Carp Spread

(Washington D.C.)  --  Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken are among lawmakers asking President Obama for more aggressive action to keep Asian carp out ...

Thu, July 01, 2010

Minors Can No Longer Get Tattoos In Minnesota

(Undated)  --  A new law takes effect today in Minnesota making it illegal for a minor to get a tattoo.  Jeff Huntsinger, who owns Jeff ...

Thu, July 01, 2010

Investors, First-Time Buyers Zero-In On Foreclosed Homes In Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Minnesotans are buying up foreclosed homes at a brisk rate, although slightly below the national average.  During the first three months ...

Thu, July 01, 2010

Minnesota Takes Rubber Game

Sloppy defense and the absence of timely hitting did in the Tigers yesterday afternoon as they lost 5-to-1 at Minnesota, where Detroit dropped 2 ...

Fri, June 25, 2010

Great Minnesota Air Show This Weekend

(St. Cloud, MN)  --  The U-S Navy and Air Force will be well-represented this weekend at the Great Minnesota Air Show in St. Cloud.  The ...

Fri, June 25, 2010

Man Sentenced For Mailing Explosives To Southern Minnesota Resident

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  A West Virginia man has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for mailing explosives to a resident in Houston, Minnesota ...

Thu, June 24, 2010

Minnesota Mayors And City Officials Meeting In St. Cloud

(St. Cloud, MN)  --  The continuing budget crunch is topic number one as over 300 mayors, council members and other city officials meet in St ...

Tue, June 22, 2010

Minnesota won't expand Medicaid coverage until 2014

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican governors continue to resist the U.S. healthcare reform that was signed into law three months ago, with Minnesota's Tim ...

Tue, June 22, 2010

Minnesota Tornado Damage Survey Underway

Teams of local, state and federal officials are doing preliminary assessments of tornado damage in seven Minnesota counties today.  Information they collect will help ...

Fri, June 18, 2010

Dozens Of Twisters Hit Minnesota

A third death has been confirmed in a series of tornadoes that tore through Minnesota Thursday.  Freeborn County officials say one person was killed ...

Fri, June 18, 2010

Minnesota Am News 2

>>Update: Tornadoes Leave Three Dead

(Albert Lea, MN)  --  A third death has been confirmed in a series of tornadoes that tore through Minnesota Thursday ...

Fri, June 18, 2010

Minnesota Am Sports

(Undated)  --  Here are the latest sports stories making headlines:  The Rockies trimmed the Twins.  Team USA is in World Cup action this morning.  And ...

Fri, June 18, 2010

Minnesota News Brief

>>The Latest

(Undated)  --  Here are the latest stories making news at this hour:  A van drives into a bench full of people at the ...

Thu, June 17, 2010

Unemployment Drops Slightly In Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN)  --  There's a slight improvement in Minnesota's latest jobless numbers.  The unemployment rate was seven-percent in May -- down from seven-point-two-percent ...

Tue, June 15, 2010

Gulf Oil Spill Could Threaten Loons In Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Some of Minnesota's loon population is at risk because of the oil spewing into the Gulf of Mexico.  Young loons ...

Wed, June 09, 2010

Minnesota And Wisconsin Tuition Hikes Likely

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents meets later this week to discuss how they will close a 152 million dollar budget gap.  On ...

Tue, June 08, 2010

Minnesota Moose May Be On The Move

(Undated) -- Is Minnesota's moose population expanding out of its traditional living zone? Researchers asked the public to report moose sightings over the past ...

Mon, June 07, 2010

Bike Or Walk To Work Week In Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The Minnesota Department of Transportation is encouraging residents across the state to bike or walk to work this week.  State officials ...

Tue, June 01, 2010

Pollution Ratings For Minnesota Lakes

(Undated)  --  Have you ever wondered if your favorite lake is polluted?  A Minnesota-based website at www.checkmylake.org will tell you if your lake ...

Mon, May 31, 2010

Crashes Kill Five On Minnesota Roads

Undated)  --  Four crashes have killed five people on Minnesota roads this Memorial Day weekend.  The latest just after midnight in southwestern Minnesota.  The State ...

Wed, May 26, 2010

Minnesota Drinking Water Is Safe

Minnesota continues to get high marks for the quality of its drinking water.  The report from the Department Of Health shows none of the ...

Wed, May 26, 2010

Annual Report Shows Minnesota's Drinking Water Supply Safe

(Undated)  --  Minnesota continues to get high marks for the quality of its drinking water.  The Department of Health's Stew Thornley says none of ...

Thu, May 20, 2010

Minnesota April Unemployment Figures Released

Minnesota employers added over 12 thousand new jobs in April, helping the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate to drop to 7.2 percent ...

Tue, May 18, 2010

Minnesota Faces Growing Teen Runaway Issue

(Undated)  --  The latest numbers show children who run away from home in Minnesota account for about one-and-a-half-percent of the nation's total runaways.  The ...

Mon, May 17, 2010

Minnesota lawmakers send budget fix to governor

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Minnesota lawmakers approved a plan on Monday to plug a $3 billion hole in the state's two-year budget.

The legislation heads ...

Mon, May 17, 2010

Northeastern Minnesota Economy Is Rebounding

For the Twin Ports and surrounding area, there is no place to go but "up" after last year's economic disaster.  Local economist and ...

Mon, May 17, 2010

Minnesota Budget Compromise Finally Passes

After an agreement on a budget compromise was reached between the Minnesota Legislature and Governor Pawlenty late Sunday night, a special session was called ...

Fri, May 14, 2010

2010 Minnesota Fishing Opener

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The bait shops, fishing guides, resorts and campgrounds are getting ready for Minnesota's fishing opener just after midnight on Saturday ...

Tue, May 11, 2010

Budget Plan Passes Minnesota House And Senate

(St. Paul, MN)  --  A budget-balancing bill made it through the House and Senate Monday, setting up a showdown with the governor -- with less than ...

Mon, May 10, 2010

Minnesota State Budget Talks Continue

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Democrats in the Minnesota House and Senate are proposing an income tax increase on the wealthiest Minnesotans to help balance the ...

Fri, May 07, 2010

First Minnesota Gubernatorial Poll

(Undated)  --  The first poll in the Minnesota governor's race suggests Republicans have the upper hand six months before Election Day.  The SurveyUSA Poll ...

Thu, May 06, 2010

Minnesota Budget Talks Are Continuing

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Governor Pawlenty met with legislative leaders today to continue trying to balance the state budget after yesterday's Supreme Court decision ...

Wed, May 05, 2010

Minnesota top court nixes governor's budget cuts

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty exceeded his authority when he cut spending last year, the state supreme court said in a ruling on ...

Wed, May 05, 2010

Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Against Pawlenty Unallotment

(St.Paul, MN)  --  The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled against Governor Pawlenty in a challenge by a group of citizens to his authority to ...

Wed, May 05, 2010

Some Fire Restrictions Remain In Northern Minnesota

(Grand Rapids, MN) -- Fire restrictions remain in effect in much of the Arrowhead Region of northeastern Minnesota, but they've been lifted in southern ...

Wed, May 05, 2010

Minnesota 4 Detroit 3

The Tigers lost to the Twins 4-to-3 last night when Minnesota scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth. With one ...

Mon, May 03, 2010

Minnesota bill would tap bonds for football stadium

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Minnesota lawmakers unveiled a plan on Monday to finance a new stadium for the Vikings National Football League team mostly with revenue ...

Mon, May 03, 2010

Two Minnesota Men Die In Bayfield County Crash

A one vehicle accident in Bayfield County on Saturday morning has left two Minnesota men dead.  According to the sheriff's department, 22 year ...

Thu, April 29, 2010

Wisconsin And Minnesota Finish One-Two In Census Returns

(Undated)  --  Some residents are already getting a knock on the door from a 2010 Census worker.  The U-S Census Bureau says college campuses are ...

Tue, April 27, 2010

Sudden Surge In Minnesota Traffic Deaths

(Undated)  --  In just eight days, 16 people have now died in traffic crashes across Minnesota.  Monday's collision that killed three in Dakota County ...

Fri, April 23, 2010

Minnesota man coaxed others to suicide: prosecutor

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A former Minnesota nurse was charged on Friday with persuading a British man and a Canadian woman through an online chat room ...

Fri, April 23, 2010

Minnesota DFL Convention Opens In Duluth

Minneapolis Mayor R-T Rybak and Minnesota House Speaker Margaret Anderson-Kelliher appear to be the front runners for the DFL endorsement for Minnesota governor at ...

Thu, April 22, 2010

Early Spring Brings Out Minnesota Motorcycles

(Undated)  --  There are 225-thousand motorcycles registered in Minnesota - an all time high.  Many of those bikes are back out on the road a bit ...

Wed, April 21, 2010

Minnesota Wildfire Officials Bring In Reinforcements

Grand Rapids, MN)  --  Fire officials are calling in air and ground reinforcements as wildfires continue spreading across northern Minnesota.  Mark Christensen with the Interagency ...

Tue, April 20, 2010

Northwestern Minnesota District Rejects Four-Day School Week

(Twin Valley, MN)  --  It will remain a five-day school week for the 350 or so students in the Norman County East School District.  School ...

Tue, April 20, 2010

Education Reform Debate Continues At Minnesota State Capitol

(St.Paul, MN)  --  Lawmakers are debating and taking public testimony today on education reform which Governor Pawlenty insists is needed for Minnesota to win ...

Mon, April 19, 2010

Wildfires Keep Minnesota Crews Busy Over The Weekend

(Grand Rapids, MN)  --  Firefighters had their hands full over the weekend across northern and central Minnesota.  Fifty wildfires were being fought -- some of the ...

Fri, April 16, 2010

Minnesota National Guard Honored

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The Minnesota Army National Guard is being honored as the top-performing organization of its kind in the U-S. Minnesota has been ...

Thu, April 15, 2010

Meteorite Seen In Skies Over Minnesota

(Undated)  --  Last night shortly after 10pm, the National Weather Service received numerous reports of a fireball or meteorite with bright red and green streaks ...

Thu, April 15, 2010

Minnesota March Unemployment Figures Released

Minnesota lost 18 hundred jobs in March resulting in a tenth of a percent increase in the state's unemployment rate from February.  The ...

Thu, April 15, 2010

Twenty-Five-Percent Foreclosure Spike In Minnesota

(Undated)  --  The firm RealtyTrac says 367-thousand properties in the U-S received foreclosure filings in March -- the highest total since it started keeping track five ...

Thu, April 15, 2010

Pistons Win Their Season Finale At Minnesota 103-To-98…

Tayshaun Prince dropped in 20 points as Detroit rallied to down the Timberwolves 103-98 in the season finale for both teams at Minnesota. The ...

Wed, April 14, 2010

Pistons End Their Season Tonight At Minnesota

The Piston’s pitiful season will come to a close tonight with a game at Minnesota. For Detroit, its record of 26-and-55 means for ...

Tue, April 13, 2010

Minnesota State Tax Collections Down

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Minnesota state tax collections in February and March were 41-million-dollars less than predicted, but officials say it appears to be from ...

Fri, April 09, 2010

Minnesota To Welcome Red Bulls Home

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  Twelve-hundred National Guard soldiers from 273 Minnesota communities will officially be welcomed home from Iraq this weekend.  The Red Bulls were stationed ...

Thu, April 08, 2010

Off Duty Minnesota Trooper Facing DWI Charges

(St. Paul, MN)  --  An off-duty state trooper faces DWI charges following a highway crash Tuesday night near Litchfield.  The Patrol says 40-year-old Scott Urdahl ...

Mon, April 05, 2010

Minnesota Food Drive Going Overtime

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  Even though the calendar reads April, there is still time to donate toward the March Food Drive campaign.  Officials extended the March ...

Fri, April 02, 2010

Minnesota Among Tops In Nation For H1N1 Vaccinations

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Since last fall, nearly one in three Minnesotans received the H1N1 flu vaccination.  Kris Ehresmann with the Minnesota Department of Health ...

Fri, April 02, 2010

Minnesota At Top For H1N1 Vaccinations

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Since last fall, nearly one in three Minnesotans received the H1N1 flu vaccination.  Kris Ehresmann (AIRZ'-man) with the Minnesota Department ...

Thu, April 01, 2010

Minnesota Governor Pawlenty To Sign Jobs, Budget-Balancing Bills Into Law

(St.Paul, MN)  --  Governor Pawlenty will the sign the jobs bill and so-called phase one budget-balancing bill into law during a ceremony at the ...

Thu, April 01, 2010

"High" Fire Danger Rating For All Of Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The entire state has a "high" fire danger rating, according to the Minnesota D-N-R.  The month of April begins with burning ...

Thu, April 01, 2010

Minnesota A-G Sues Three Internet Payday Lenders

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is suing three online payday loan companies for not complying with state law.  A payday loan ...

Wed, March 31, 2010

New Survey Shows Homelessness On The Rise In Minnesota

(Undated)  --  A new statewide survey shows a worsening picture of homelessness in Minnesota.  The Wilder Foundation says more than 94-hundred people are without a ...

Tue, March 30, 2010

Minnesota Legislature Passes Partial Budget And A Jobs Bill

It is possible that Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty will be signing bills passed yesterday by the legislature.  The partial budget bill will cut 300 ...

Tue, March 30, 2010

Fomer Packer Signs with Minnesota

Minneapolis, Mn (WSAU) Former Packer defensive end Mike Montgomery has reportedly signed with the Minnesota Vikings. The Star-Tribune says it's a one year ...

Mon, March 29, 2010

Fire Restrictions Begin In Parts Of Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The early and rapid snow melt is prompting open burning restrictions across much of central and northern Minnesota.  State officials say ...

Mon, March 29, 2010

Minnesota State Budget Bill Discussed

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Weekend negotiations have led to a compromise bill with the House and Senate on phase one of state budget cuts.  Lawmakers ...

Mon, March 29, 2010

Major Northeastern Minnesota Marijuana Operation Busted

Duluth, Mn (KDAL)  Area law enforcement scored a major marijuana bust in two days of raids last week.  Authorities seized more than 900 high ...

Sat, March 27, 2010

Red Wings Top Minnesota

Johan Franzen had two goals and two assists, all coming except one goal in a four-goal second period, as Detroit cruised to a 6-2 ...

Fri, March 26, 2010

University Of Minnesota Pay Cuts

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  U-of-M faculty members overwhelmingly agreed to take a pay cut to help offset a 132-million-dollar cut in state funding.  A temporary one-point-five-percent ...

Fri, March 26, 2010

Red Wings Host Minnesota

Detroit plays the Minnesota Wild tonight at Joe Louis Arena knowing that its closest pursuer in the Western Conference race to make the playoffs ...

Thu, March 25, 2010

Agreement Reached On Minnesota GAMC

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The Minnesota House voted 121-to-12 yesterday for the compromise Democrats worked out with Governor Pawlenty, extending General Assistance Medical Care for ...

Wed, March 24, 2010

Minnesota Tax Filings Are Slower

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  Minnesotans are filing their 2009 tax returns at a slightly slower pace than last year.  Only 45-percent of the state's taxpayers ...

Wed, March 24, 2010

GAMC Discussions Continue At Minnesota Capitol

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Governor Pawlenty is turning up pressure on House Democrats to pass the compromise General Assistance Medical Care bill that he and ...

Tue, March 23, 2010

Partial Budget Bill Passes Minnesota Legislature

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Democrats in the Minnesota House and Senate have passed their bills to balance a portion of the state budget and will ...

Mon, March 22, 2010

Minnesota Politicians React To Health Reform Passing

St. Paul, MN)  --  In reaction to Sunday's healthcare reform bill passage by the U-S House, Governor Pawlenty says Democrats ignored "common sense" in ...

Fri, March 19, 2010

Flooding Still A Problem In Parts Of Minnesota

(Grand Forks, ND)  --  As more traditional March weather settles in over Minnesota, cities throughout much of the state continue their battle against high water ...

Thu, March 18, 2010

Minnesota Wants To Manage Gray Wolf Population

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Minnesota is prodding federal officials to let the state resume managing its gray wolf population.  State DNR officials say the wolves ...

Thu, March 18, 2010

Minnesota Unemployment Rate Steady

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The unemployment rate in Minnesota remains stable at seven-point-three-percent for February, the same as January.  Department of Economic Development and Employment ...

Tue, March 16, 2010

A Busy Day At The Minnesota Capitol

(St. Paul, MN)  --  A bill setting up alternative ways of licensing teachers in Minnesota is debated in state Senate committee today.  Minnetonka Democrat Terri ...

Mon, March 15, 2010

Minnesota Governor Trims Bonding Bill

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Governor Pawlenty has chopped 320-million dollars from the public works bill he signed last week.  Higher education takes the biggest hit ...

Fri, March 12, 2010

Detroit Red Wings 5 Minnesota 1

Johan Franzen scored twice, including once in a three-goal first period, as Detroit tamed the Minnesota Wild 5-1at Joe Louis Arena. Jimmy Howard made ...

Thu, March 11, 2010

Minnesota Home Foreclosures Jump Again

(Undated)  --  It's the same story on home foreclosures in Minnesota.  New numbers for February show a seven-percent jump in mortgage defaults over the ...

Thu, March 11, 2010

Detroit Red Wings Hosts Minnesota Tonight…

Jimmy Howard will start in goal tonight for the Red Wings as Detroit takes on the Minnesota Wild at Joe Louis Arena. Meanwhile, the ...

Wed, March 10, 2010

Minnesota Bonding Bill Vote Likely Thursday

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Democrats could bring a one-billion-dollar bonding bill up for a vote as soon as tomorrow after refusing Tuesday night to put ...

Mon, March 08, 2010

Minnesota Bonding Bill Still In Limbo

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Democrats and Governor Pawlenty have agreed on General Assistance Medical Care but the high-profile bonding bill for state construction projects remains ...

Fri, March 05, 2010

U.S. Census Bureau Still Hiring Temp Workers In Minnesota

(Undated)  --  The U.S. Census Bureau is in the process of hiring thousands of temporary workers in Minnesota.  Regional spokesman Rich Gerdes says they ...

Wed, March 03, 2010

Northeastern Minnesota Lobbyists In St. Paul

About 500 people from northeastern Minnesota are participating in the 13th Annual Duluth and St. Louis County days at the state capitol Wednesday and ...

Wed, March 03, 2010

Construction And Manufacturing Showing Turnaround In Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Analysts say federal stimulus money is undoubtedly a factor in the January jump in jobs across Minnesota.  State economic development researcher ...

Wed, March 03, 2010

Michigan 83 Minnesota 55

It’s been a disappointing season for Michigan but at least the Wolverines gave their fans a big victory last night in their last ...

Fri, February 26, 2010

Minnesota Senate Votes To Override Veto

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Discussions continue between lawmakers and the governor's office on General Assistance Medical Care. The D-F-L-controlled Senate yesterday voted to override ...

Fri, February 26, 2010

Minnesota Environmental Groups Optimistic About Great Lakes Cleanup Funding

(Duluth, MN)  --  Environmental groups are confident they'll get all the start-up money they want for anti-pollution work on Lake Superior and the other ...

Thu, February 25, 2010

New Internet Site Tracks Crimes In Northeastern Minnesota

The Internet has added another weapon to the crime-fighting arsenal in northeastern Minnesota.  Nearly 40 law enforcement agencies, including Duluth police and the St ...

Tue, February 23, 2010

Minnesota Bonding Bill Passed Despite Governor's Veto Threat

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Governor Pawlenty sent lawmakers a letter late Monday that he plans to veto Democrats' bonding bill, but later that night the ...

Mon, February 22, 2010

Minnesota Governor On Meet The Press

(Washington, DC)  --  Governor Tim Pawlenty increased his national profile with a 13-minute interview on NBC's "Meet The Press" Sunday.  Pawlenty told viewers he ...

Thu, February 18, 2010

Consumer Confidence Inching Up In Minnesota

(St.Paul, MN)  --  Some retailers are finally showing signs of life while others are still struggling with the economy.  University of St. Thomas professor ...

Wed, February 17, 2010

Lake County Is Least Healthy In Minnesota

(Madison, WI)  --  A list of the healthiest counties in Minnesota is out and Jackson County in southern Minnesota comes out on top, according to ...

Wed, February 17, 2010

Minnesota House Debates Unallotment Bill

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Democrats continue their efforts at the State Capitol today to try to scale back Governor Pawlenty's authority to trim the ...

Wed, February 17, 2010

Detroit 108 Minnesota 85

A rare blowout win for the Pistons, who pulled away in the second half to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves last night at the Palace ...

Tue, February 16, 2010

Minnesota Soldiers To Get Paid

(Washington, D.C.)  --  The bureaucratic red tape has been cut and the way has been cleared for overdue payments to Minnesota soldiers.  At issue ...

Tue, February 16, 2010

Minnesota House Approves Bonding Bill

(St. Paul, MN) -- The Minnesota House on Monday night passed a billion-dollar-plus bonding bill for state construction projects after Democrats agreed to Governor Pawlenty ...

Mon, February 15, 2010

Minnesota House Bonding Bill

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Following last week's action by the Senate, the DFL-controlled Minnesota House today will likely pass a billion-dollar bonding package for ...

Fri, February 12, 2010

U of M Tops Minnesota

Michigan got a much needed win last night with the Wolverines beating the Gophers at Minnesota 71-to-63. DeShawn Sims and Manny Harris combined for ...

Wed, February 10, 2010

Minnesota's Financial Ratings Drop

(Undated)  --  Minnesota's multi-billion dollar budget deficit has caused a lower ratings outlook by Moody's Investors Service.  According to reports, Moody's negative ...

Tue, February 09, 2010

Bonding Bill Debate In Minnesota Senate

(St. Paul, MN)  --  At the State Capitol today, the Minnesota Senate debates and is expected to pass a one-billion-dollar bonding bill for state construction ...

Mon, February 08, 2010

Winter Weather Blasting Minnesota

(Chanhassen, MN)  --  A slow-moving system continues to dump snow across a good portion of Minnesota.  National Weather Service forecaster Matt Friedlein (freed-line) says snow ...

Mon, February 08, 2010

Winter Weather Blasting Minnesota

(Chanhassen, MN)  --  A slow-moving system continues to dump snow across a good portion of Minnesota.  National Weather Service forecaster Matt Friedlein says snow will ...

Mon, February 08, 2010

The Day Ahead At The Minnesota Capitol

St. Paul, MN)  --  Jobs, health care for very-low-income Minnesotans and safer streets are among issues on the agenda today at the State Capitol. Democrats ...

Fri, February 05, 2010

Third Wave Of Red Bull Soldiers Returns To Minnesota

Rosemount, MN)  --  The third wave of 34th Infantry Red Bull soldiers returns from a year-long deployment to Iraq later today.  The National Guard says ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Minnesota Gubernatorial Straw Poll Results

(Undated)  --  With less than nine months to go before election day, the leaders are Seifert, Emmer, Rybak and Kelliher.  According to Tuesday's Straw ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Food Shelf Use Up in Western Minnesota

(Undated) -- A new survey shows many people are going hungry several times a month in western Minnesota. Steve Sellent (SELL'-ent) of Great Plains ...

Tue, February 02, 2010

More Business Growth For Minnesota

(Omaha, NE)  --  Minnesota's business climate continues to improve, albeit more slowly than in previous months.  That's according to the latest Creighton University ...

Mon, February 01, 2010

2010 Minnesota Legislative Session Begins Thursday

(St. Paul, MN)  --  State lawmakers are heading back to the Minnesota Capitol for the 2010 legislative session which begins Thursday, and one of their ...

Thu, January 28, 2010

Minnesota Foreclosure Rates Vary

(Irvine, CA) -- The Twin Cities metro area saw a whopping 58-percent increase in foreclosure filings last year over the year before. That's twice ...

Wed, January 27, 2010

Teen Pregnancies Increase In Minnesota

(Undated)  --  For the first time in three decades, teen pregnancy is on the rise in Minnesota.  Brigid Riley with Minnesota Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy ...

Tue, January 26, 2010

Home Sales Up In Minnesota

(Minneapolis, MN) -- Lower statewide unemployment is one of two reasons Minnesota home sales are up, while national sales numbers are way down. The Minnesota ...

Tue, January 26, 2010

Minnesota Woman Willing To Get Arrested During Protest

(Washington, DC) -- A Minnesota woman says she's willing to get arrested today in Washington, D-C at a war protest near the White House ...

Tue, January 26, 2010

Home Sales Up In Minnesota

 

(Minneapolis, MN) -- Lower statewide unemployment is one of two reasons Minnesota home sales are up, while national sales numbers are way down. The Minnesota ...

Fri, January 22, 2010

Prince pens song for Minnesota Vikings

NEW YORK (Billboard) - It might be common knowledge that musician Prince is a basketball fan, but the Purple One's penchant for pigskin was ...

Fri, January 22, 2010

Minnesota Air Guard Supporting Earthquake Relief In Haiti

(Undated)  --  The Minnesota Air National Guard is flying disaster response missions in earthquake-torn Haiti.  The 1-33rd Airlift Wing launched two C-130 "Hercules" cargo planes ...

Fri, January 22, 2010

Minnesota And Region Jobless Numbers For December

(Undated) -- While Minnesota's unemployment rate stayed the same at seven-point-four percent, in Wisconsin they are still reeling from a sudden jump in jobless ...

Mon, January 18, 2010

Minnesota Legislative Session Just Two Weeks Away

(Undated)  --  The opening gavel of the 2010 legislative session is just over two weeks away, and lawmakers are getting ready.  Two House committees focus ...

Mon, January 18, 2010

Coleman Won't Run For Minnesota Governor

You can remove the favored Republican from the race for Minnesota governor.  Former senator Norm Coleman used a page on Facebook to announce he ...

Thu, January 14, 2010

An Improved Check Up On Minnesota Hospitals

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The Minnesota Health Department is out with a report showing a major drop in what it calls "adverse events" throughout the ...

Thu, January 14, 2010

Dayton, Coleman Lead In Minnesota Governor's Race Poll

(Trenton, NJ)  --  Two former senators lead the crowded race for Minnesota governor, according to the latest Rasmussen poll.  The poll puts former Senator Mark ...

Thu, January 14, 2010

Minnesota Schools Could Suffer With Lack of State Cash

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Minnesota's budget commissioner says the state is in danger of running a negative cash balance, and may need to delay ...

Thu, January 14, 2010

Many Minnesota School Districts Support Performance Pay

(St. Paul, MN) -- State education officials say 80-percent of Minnesota's school districts have agreed to more strongly link teachers' pay to their students ...

Thu, January 14, 2010

Minnesota Foreclosure Filings Continue

(Undated) -- Minnesota is still struggling with a rising home foreclosure rate. New figures show the state ended 2009 with discouraging numbers. RealtyTrac's Daren ...

Wed, January 06, 2010

Minnesota Effort To "Ban The Bug"

St. Paul, MN) -- State Health Department officials say the vaccine supply is strong -- and it's a good time to get a shot to ...

Tue, January 05, 2010

Low Minnesota Traffic Fatality Numbers In 2009

(St. Paul, MN)  --  Minnesota has posted its lowest highway accident death toll in 65-years. Preliminary reports for 2009 put the number at 403 and ...

Tue, January 05, 2010

Wisconsin-Minnesota Tax Reciprocity Ends

(St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesotans who work in Wisconsin, and Badger State residents who work across the border, had better get ready to file separate ...

Tue, January 05, 2010

Another Record Weather Month In Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN) -- December 2009 is in the record books as a month that started warm and finished cold and snowy. Climatologist Pete Boulay ...

Tue, January 05, 2010

Minnesota Power To Acquire Transmission Line

Minnesota Power will invest about 70 million dollars to acquire a 465 mile long transmission line connecting the Square Butte Electric Cooperative in North ...

Mon, January 04, 2010

The State Of Census Jobs In Minnesota

(Undated) -- Hiring of about eight-thousand U-S census workers is reportedly halfway done in Minnesota. Employment opportunities are still being offered at the state's ...

Sat, October 03, 2009

Badgers beat Minnesota; stay undefeated, keep Axe

MINNEAPOLIS (WSAU) The Wisconsin Badgers will keep Paul Bunyan's Axe for a 6th straight year, after rallying for a 31-28 win over Minnesota ...

Tue, September 15, 2009

Minnesota gov. opposes medical device tax proposal