State warns boaters to stay safeMay 23, 2008 4:26 AMState officials are urging boaters to stay safe, as Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer.
Play53min 54secRestaurants and the recessionMay 22, 2008 2:04 PMAmong the businesses being hit hardest by the economic downturn is the restaurant business. Midmorning talks with food writer Rick Nelson about what local restaurants are doing to keep customers coming in. Rick will also dish on some of his favorite new restaurants and Twin Cities' farmers markets.
GLBT community upset by domestic partner benefits vetoMay 21, 2008 8:27 AMBy Minnesota News NetworkAdvocates for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender Minnesotans are speaking out against Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto of a domestic partner bill that would have allowed local governments to offer domestic partner benefits.
Play3min 56secOut of ashesMay 20, 2008 4:17 PMBy Bob KelleherA year after the Ham Lake fire was officially declared contained, Lutheran wilderness camp rebuilds.
Play3min 54secLawmakers approve funding for new state parkMay 19, 2008 10:02 AMBy Cathy WurzerLawmakers included funding for a new state park in a second bonding bill they passed before adjourning Sunday night. The park along Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota was one of Gov. Pawlenty's top priorities this session.
AAA says holiday travel will be down slightlyMay 19, 2008 9:27 AMBy Minnesota News NetworkThe summer travel season kicks off with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, and AAA is forecasting a decrease in travel
Play3min 39secIcy fishing opener poses challengesMay 9, 2008 5:00 AMBy Tim PostA million anglers are expected to head out for Saturday's fishing opener, but catching a walleye may be more challenging this year. The cold spring has delayed walleye spawning, and some northern Minnesota lakes are still frozen solid.
Play5min 51secMother's Day turns 100May 9, 2008 12:00 AMBy Tom Crann and Nanci OlesenFamilies across the United States will celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday for the 100th time.
State wants anglers to get the lead outMay 8, 2008 8:09 AMThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is reminding anglers that the toxic metal lead can harm the nervous and reproductive systems of mammals and birds. The agency encourages fishermen to switch to lead-free fishing tackle.
Listening Point cabin added to historic RegisterMay 7, 2008 6:34 AMBy Stephanie HemphillThe cabin in wilderness writer Sigurd Olson's "Listening Point" has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.