Slideshow: The Wright gas station in CloquetAugust 6, 2008 4:27 PMBy Tom WeberThe Lindholm service station in Cloquet, Minn. -- the only gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Here's a look at it.
Play53min 55secYe olde book sales decliningAugust 6, 2008 3:03 PMThe latest book sensation, a young adult series on teen vampires may help some booksellers, but the industry overall is seeing a decline in the book-buying population. Two observers of the book industry over the decades look at all the factors changing the book industry.
Play4min 24secBrett Favre's status still uncertainAugust 5, 2008 9:31 AMThe status of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre remains uncertain.
Play4min 46secNew Minnesota law prohibits texting while drivingAugust 1, 2008 9:37 AMStarting today, it is illegal in Minnesota to text message, e-mail, or access the Web on a wireless device while driving. The new law is a primary offense, so law enforcement can stop vehicles if they see drivers breaking the law.
Play3min 24secDuluth man finishes second in Pacific sailing raceAugust 1, 2008 9:21 AMEric Thomas placed second overall in the 2008 Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race. He sailed alone from San Francisco Bay to the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, covering more than 2000 miles.
Play53min 55secTo remember with a monumentJuly 31, 2008 3:47 PMMidmorning examines the psychological and political reasons for creating a memorial. We'll also discuss how artists influence the way we commemorate our public tragedies and triumphs.
Play53min 55secThe problem of political samenessJuly 30, 2008 2:58 PMSoon lawn signs for presidential and senate candidates among others will sprout on lawns. And you might notice a certain uniformity in the party affiliations in your neighborhood. That uniformity is not completely accidental and might hurt our political process, argues author Bill Bishop.
Play3min 47secAs gas prices rise, gas tax revenues fallJuly 30, 2008 9:42 AMThe high price of gasoline isn't just putting a dent in consumers' pocketbooks -- it could also lead to some belt-tightening at the state Department of Transportation.
Play4min 37secDrivers flexible in choosing routes after bridge collapseJuly 30, 2008 9:32 AMA new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota takes a look at how traffic patterns -- and travel times -- have changed since the 35W bridge fell.
Play2min 39secAugust in Minnesota is comfortably ordinaryJuly 29, 2008 7:37 AMAugust begins later this week. And with the Olympics in China and the Democratic convention in Denver, it promises to be a big, busy, noisy month.