A national survey finally addresses the age-old question: “Which state is better? Minnesota, Wisconsin or Iowa?” The most popular answer? “All are equally good.” 

As part of a lawsuit settlement, the northern Twin Cities district said Tuesday it will return dozens of books to its library shelves and revise its library acquisitions policy to seek input from parents, qualified library media specialists and state law.

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys has died at 82. One of the world’s most beloved and influential musicians, his family posted news of his death to his website Wednesday.

Employees of a U.S. EPA lab in Duluth asked for support from the City Council as the Trump administration weighs possible elimination of the facility.

The long-running Luther Seminary says it plans to sell its St. Paul campus, citing a goal to keep the school sustainable as more students attend online.

The upcoming parade in Washington to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary has divided veterans. Critics say it’s a thinly veiled celebration of President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday when the Republican is making cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs and banning transgender troops.