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Greater Minnesota

Worthington students' bullying Twitter feed shut down

School officials in Worthington say several students could face possible discipline after spreading rumors online.
by Tim Post

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MPR Photos of the Week

MPR Photos of the Week

Minnesota sweltered in record heat, storms damaged central and northern parts of the state, the Duluth area is still coming to grips with flood devastation, Somali youth took part in a national basketball competition, and families spoke with us about international adoption. All that and more in our photos of the week.

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'Knee-high by 4th of July' corn not good enough now

'Knee-high by 4th of July' corn not good enough now

"Knee high by the Fourth of July." There's no clear explanation when, where or why the phrase started. It sticks around as a simple rhyme that people love to say. But the phrase has outlived its usefulness.
by Mark Steil

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Midwest heatwave may slowly be moving east

Midwest heatwave may slowly be moving east

The National Weather Service reported late Thursday that the record-breaking heat that has baked the nation's midsection for several days was slowly moving into the mid-Atlantic states and Northeast. That forecast followed excessive-heat warnings Thursday for all of Illinois and Indiana, as well as parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan.

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Northwest Minnesota counties experiencing drought

Northwest Minnesota counties experiencing drought

While much of Minnesota is a bit soggy after a great deal of rain, the northwestern part of the state is seeing drought conditions take hold. Some crop damage is already reported and experts say unless widespread rain falls this week, the area could soon be in severe drought.
by Dan Gunderson

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Jay Cooke State Park closed indefinitely

Jay Cooke State Park closed indefinitely

Jay Cooke State Park in northeastern Minnesota will remain closed indefinitely because of damage to Highway 210 during recent severe flooding, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday.
by Dan Kraker

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Flood damage to public infrastructure tops $108M

Flood damage to public infrastructure tops $108M

The cost of damage caused by flooding in northeastern Minnesota is more than $108.6 million. Gov. Mark Dayton released the figure today.
by Conrad Wilson

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Dayton submits federal disaster request for floods

Dayton submits federal disaster request for floods

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton sent in a federal disaster request Friday detailing more than $100 million in flood damage to public infrastructure and said he expects to call state lawmakers into special session in late July or early August.

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Marriage amendment divides Hibbing, a socially conservative DFL stronghold

Marriage amendment divides Hibbing, a socially conservative DFL stronghold

The issue of who should be able to marry divides families, churches, towns and political parties. That's evident on the Iron Range, a socially conservative DFL stronghold where both sides hope to win -- and where feelings about the amendment run deep.
by Sasha Aslanian

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