Greater Minnesota

Farmers look to South America as crop price indicator
Farmers are watching agricultural production in South America this winter as they try to predict the direction corn and soybean prices will take in coming months.
Preserving Ojibwe hymns means more than religious devotion
Music is a time honored part of worship in most religions. For many Ojibwe people in northern Minnesota, hymns are much more than an expression of religious devotion. They represent a unique piece of Ojibwe culture tribal that members are trying to preserve.
The Billings Clinic in Montana has joined the Mayo Clinic as the newest member of its regional care network.
In Duluth, a campaign to reduce sex trafficking of young girls
Daily in Minnesota and across the country, young girls are bought and sold for sex. A group of advocates and law enforcement officials in Duluth is trying to increase awareness of the dangers and bring an end to the trafficking of girls.
Mille Lacs Band looks to purchase 2 hotels in St. Paul
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe announced plans Tuesday to purchase two hotels in downtown St. Paul. If the deal goes through, it will give the bands ownership of nearly half of the capital city's downtown hotel rooms.
$6 billion tab projected for Minnesota water line fixes
In many Minnesota cities, water system are aging and in need of replacement. Recent major water main breaks have highlighted the massive labyrinth of underground pipes that delivers water to homes and businesses.
Photos: Water main repairs in Duluth
Recent major water main breaks have highlighted the massive labyrinth of underground pipes that delivers water to homes and businesses. In many Minnesota cities, water system are aging and in need of replacement.
Grants to build eight new biking and hiking trails across the state have been awarded by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
St. Louis County sheriff's deputies are looking for two men who allegedly used police emergency lights to attempt to pull over a female driver.
Authorities say a suspect fled from a vehicle following a police chase in Clay County and was found dead the next day, apparently of hypothermia.