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Southeast corner of Minnesota remains chronic wasting disease hotspot 
Early chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing results from this year’s firearms deer hunt shows the always-fatal infection has not spread to other parts of the state but remains high in places which were already a concern.
Northern lights may be faintly visible across parts of the U.S. this Thanksgiving
Pale auroras may be seen Thursday and Friday across northern states including Montana, Minnesota and upper New York — as well as much of Minnesota, Montana, Wisconsin and Michigan.
Triple threat: Rosemount’s Ramlall sisters make up a basketball powerhouse family
As high school basketball season tips off, Amisha, Arshia and Ashna Ramlall have the eyes of fans, coaches and college recruiters alike. One sister already has committed to the Gophers and the other two have Division I offers.
Sniffles? Cough? Just a little cold? How to keep yourself and others healthy this holiday
While it’s too late to get the benefits from a vaccine for Thanksgiving, there is ample time for them to work ahead of other holidays, like Christmas and New Year’s Eve. For now, the basics of washing your hands and covering coughs and sneezes are a good start.
Scott County official says 20 absentee ballots in close House race were likely tossed
The missing ballots are at the heart of a court challenge from Minnesota House Republicans who have said a 14-vote win for a DFLer there is clouded. The race will dictate House control.
The National Dog Show explained: How a dog contest became a Thanksgiving tradition
Football isn't the only thing Americans like to watch on Thanksgiving. The National Dog Show continues its decades-long run, this time with a brand new breed. Here's what to know and how to watch.