Greater Minnesota

Lagging pull-tab revenue draws state Capitol scrutiny
You might have thought the discussion of a new Vikings stadium at the Capitol was over last May. But the financing plan for the new stadium is off to a slow start, and the House Commerce Committee will assess its progress this week at the Capitol.
Court sides with tribe on casino revenue-sharing dispute
A federal appeals court ruled today that the Fond du Lac Ojibwe Band does not have to share revenues with the city of Duluth from its downtown casino.
High Minn. land prices force aspiring  farmers to sidelines
High land prices are making it difficult for young farmers. In one of the most volatile and expensive land markets in history, they generally don't have the financial resources to compete with established producers or investors. For those seeking a start, just renting a few acres is daunting.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is extending the hunting season for elk in northwestern 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.