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Pay plan proposed for Minnesota college athletes

Crafted after recent California legislation, the bill would allow college athletes to earn compensation for their names, images and likenesses.
by Tim Pugmire

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PolyMet opponents ask appeals court to overturn mine permits

PolyMet opponents ask appeals court to overturn mine permits

The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments on whether to overturn the state’s approval of the controversial PolyMet project, which would be the first copper-nickel mine in the state. It’s one of several legal challenges environmental groups and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa have filed to try to block the mine.
by Dan Kraker

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Mark Zuckerberg offers a choice: The Facebook way or the China way

Mark Zuckerberg offers a choice: The Facebook way or the China way

In prepared remarks to Congress, the CEO acknowledges Facebook is not "the ideal messenger" for its digital currency plan, but says innovation is essential to American financial leadership.
by Shannon Bond

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Layoffs underway at Del Monte plant in Sleepy Eye

Layoffs underway at Del Monte plant in Sleepy Eye

Del Monte Foods began laying off full-time employees at its Sleepy Eye, Minn., plant on Monday. It’s the latest blow to the town whose economy leaned heavily on the facility for nearly 90 years.
by Cody Nelson

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Mankato entrepreneur uses Lakota traditions in salves, soaps

Mankato entrepreneur uses Lakota traditions in salves, soaps

As a child growing up in the small rural community of Milks Camp by the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, Megan Schnitker's parents provided a wealth of knowledge about traditional Lakota culture.
by The Associated Press

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Crash victim's family pushes to keep Boeing 737 Max from flying again too soon

Crash victim's family pushes to keep Boeing 737 Max from flying again too soon

The death of Samya Stumo in an Ethiopian Airlines crash stirred her parents to take action against regulators and Boeing. Victims' families want regulators to order a complete review of the 737 Max.
by Jim Zarroli

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