Greater Minnesota

January 16, 2013 4:38 PM

Duluth icebreaker keeps winter maritime traffic moving

Believe it or not, there are still ships on the Great Lakes headed for Duluth even though the harbor there is clotted with ice. Their routes are made possible by the Coast Guard Cutter Alder.

by Dan Kraker

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January 16, 2013 4:27 PM

White Earth Nation vote could end 'blood quantum' tribal membership requirement

The White Earth Band of Ojibwe in northwestern Minnesota could become the first member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to revise its constitution and completely change the rules for who can be a tribal member.

by Tom Robertson

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January 16, 2013 4:00 AM

Public to be briefed on SE Minn. emerald ash borer infestation

Residents in far southeastern Minnesota will have a chance to learn about the spread of emerald ash borer at a meeting tonight at the La Crescent City Hall.

by Elizabeth Baier

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January 15, 2013 7:19 AM

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.

by Tim Nelson

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January 14, 2013 4:42 PM

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.

by Dan Kraker

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January 14, 2013 4:00 AM

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.

by Mark Steil

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January 13, 2013 9:57 AM

DNR extends elk hunt until Jan. 20

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is extending the hunting season for elk in northwestern Minnesota.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 11, 2013 5:40 PM

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.

by Mark Steil

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January 10, 2013 4:59 PM

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.

by Dan Gunderson