Lifestyle

GAO says unsafe medical devices are still being sold
Congress' investigating arm finds the FDA is not reviewing medical devices well enough to ensure the public's safety.
DNR may be granted greater inspection authority to combat zebra mussels
Legislation authorizes mandatory inspections at or near water access points. If inspectors find an invasive species, they can require the boat or other equipment to go through a decontamination process.
A suspect was shot and killed after an armed carjacking in Minneapolis turned into a chase that ended on Interstate 35E north of the Twin Cities.
'Surly bill' wins support of Senate panel
A Minnesota Senate has panel unanimously approved a bill that would allow breweries in Minnesota to sell alcohol at their establishments. The "Surly bill" now goes to a vote in the full Senate.
The fishing season will get off to a late start on certain northeastern Minnesota lakes and streams because of the cold winter.
Minn. orchid collectors consumed by exotic bloom
Orchid aficionados might forgive you for calling them "obsessed." They can spend thousands of dollars collecting rare orchids and thousands more providing them with special growing environments. But they also enjoy a little bit of the tropics in their living room.