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Country king Bryan is U.S. Bank Stadium's first big booking
Country superstar Luke Bryan is coming to Minneapolis in August, the first act unveiled for the new Vikings stadium. Officials say other announcements will be coming in as stadium construction wraps up.
President Barack Obama will deliver a final State of the Union address Tuesday brimming with optimism — far more than most Americans possess.
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are running neck and neck in Iowa, while Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are also locked in a tight race in the Hawkeye State.
Vikings tell fans to keep their shirts on as frigid game temps loom
The Vikings say this weekend's playoff against the Seahawks could be the coldest game the team has ever played. Team leaders are urging fans to be smart about the weather.
State Patrol: Truck may be tied to crash that killed brothers on I-94
Authorities on Tuesday released photos of a semitrailer they're seeking that may be connected to a rollover crash that killed two brothers near Fergus Falls in June.
Science teacher John Ekblad was attacked by the 16-year-old student last month while trying to break up a fight. Ekblad suffered a traumatic brain injury and other injuries.
Duluth, Fargo vie to be nation's most conservative city (on energy)
Fargo and Duluth are among 50 finalists in a national energy conservation competition. The cities are taking different paths to win the $5 million prize. Here's what they're doing.