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The number of deer killed by hunters has dropped by about 12 percent in Minnesota, as expected by state officials.
On call no more: One woman's decision to let go of her cell phone
After paying $7,000 to mobile phone companies over 10 years, a Duluth college professor decides cell phones just aren't worth it anymore.
Governor's mansion decked out for holiday open houses
The Minnesota Governor's Residence is all decked out for the holidays. And people can get a look at the decorations at three open houses in December.
Pastoral path runs through nursing homes, jails
Callings from a higher power don't come in the form of a well-written letter or a carefully worded voice mail, so Jerry David understands why the ministerial path he's on has taken some detours.
Big acts make case for revisiting ticket scalping rules
In the wake of Taylor Swift's recent Minnesota show, which left many fans shut out, state officials are investigating whether the rules around how tickets are sold should be tightened.
Ramsey County is observing National Adoption Day by finalizing the adoptions of 35 children to 24 families in one afternoon ceremony.
Slideshow: First day on the Northstar
Photos from the first official day of operation of the new Northstar commuter rail line.
Illegal deer baiting hits new levels, DNR says
An "unprecedented" number of firearms were seized from Minnesota hunters last weekend as illegal deer baiting reached new high levels, say Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials.
Hunting season not bringing in as many bucks to merchants
The deer hunting season is underway in Minnesota, but the northern Minnesota economy isn't getting as much of a boost as it often does. Stricter bag limits, combined with a weak economy, mean hunters are spending fewer dollars on the sport.
Wisconsin wildlife officials say hunters are seeing between one to three deer per outing during the state's early hunting seasons.