Congress legalized industrial hemp as a crop in the latest farm bill -- and Minnesota farmers and economic development officials are ready to jump into the new industry. Minnesota's hemp program coordinator urges caution as the state breaks new ground.

Rudy Giuliani's comments Wednesday night on CNN directly contradict the position of his own client, who has repeatedly insisted there was no collusion during his successful White House run. Giuliani himself has described the idea of Russian collusion as "total fake news."

An insect-killing bacteria that lives inside a parasitic worm might hold the key to developing a powerful new repellent.

During the longest shutdown in history, key parts of Trump's base -- from suburban men to white evangelicals to white men without a college degree -- have slipped in their support for the president.

Plus, Art Hounds recommend a poetry reading performed to music, and "Something Elegant, Like This."

A hamburger a week, but no more -- that's about as much red meat people should eat to do what's best for their health and the planet, according to a report seeking to overhaul the world's diet.

Defense lawyers say Jake Patterson's statement to police in the Jayme Closs abduction and shotgun slayings of her parents puts them as a disadvantage.

The board acted a day after John Engler said he'd step down next week amid fallout from remarks he made about some victims of former sports doctor and convicted sexual abuser Larry Nassar.

A Ramsey County judge will instead refer him to be evaluated for civil commitment. At the time of the incident, the man said he had medical problems and was tired of "all the electricity" under his skin.

A study also finds that the unauthorized population from Mexico has declined by 1.3 million people since 2010.

The Rooster brand, ubiquitous in the U.S., is now being exported to Thailand, where Sriracha was born. But many Thais who taste the U.S. version are not impressed. "I wanted to gag," says one.

Whether it's exercise or housework, older Americans who move their bodies regularly may preserve more of their memory and thinking skills, even if they have brain lesions and other signs of dementia.

The House has passed a Democratic measure to reopen the government through Feb. 8 and provide $14 billion in emergency spending for recent hurricanes, wildfires and other natural disasters.

The University of Minnesota's Bell Museum is planning a year of activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing -- and it kicks off this weekend with a treat for nighttime skywatchers.

Minnesota's state-run health insurance exchange has achieved a record number of sign-ups in its sixth open enrollment period.

The Inspector General for the General Services Administration, said that agency lawyers decided to ignore the constitutional issues when they reviewed the lease after Trump won the 2016 election.

A judge sentenced a Watertown man to a year in jail and 10 years' probation for running over his girlfriend in 2017.

Arts and social service agencies in the Twin Cities are learning that the foundation may withdraw its support.

Michael McWhorter and Joe Morris have pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges. A change of plea hearing typically means that the defendants plan to enter a guilty plea before the court.