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8th District congressional candidates to meet for last debate

8th District congressional candidates to meet for last debate

Polls show former Rep. Rick Nolan leads in the 8th District congressional race, but only slightly. Most view the race as too close to call. The DFL challenger Nolan meets Republican Rep. Chip Cravaack in a debate this afternoon.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Attorney asks for dismissal of charges against MSU-Mankato coach

Attorney asks for dismissal of charges against MSU-Mankato coach

A defense attorney will ask prosecutors this afternoon to dismiss charges against Minnesota State University - Mankato football coach Todd Hoffner, who faces two counts of child pornography.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Police: Robbery suspect shoots at officers

Rice County sheriff's officials say they've arrested a gunman who robbed a Northfield hotel and fired at officers.

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Hunters expected to see more deer, get fewer shots

Hunters expected to see more deer, get fewer shots

Opening weekend of Minnesota's firearms deer season may miss the peak of the rut this year, as the season opens Saturday.

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Man critically hurt in fall from deer stand

A Minnesota man who fell from his deer stand in St. Louis County has been hospitalized in critical condition.

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Teen dies when boat capsizes in Minn. lake

Authorities in Waseca County say five teenagers were duck hunting on Lake Elysian when their boat capsized. One hunter has died.

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Ex-auto dealer indicted on bank fraud

A former northern Minnesota auto dealership owner is accused of defrauding a bank of $1.5 million.

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Bachmann's national profile elevated since last congressional run

Bachmann's national profile elevated since last congressional run

Rep. Michele Bachmann dropped out of the presidential race after a near last-place finish in the Iowa Caucuses. But despite the failed campaign, the run elevated Bachmann's national profile and her message reached more Americans than ever before.
by Conrad Wilson

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Eastern utilities brace for expected super storm

Eastern utilities brace for expected super storm

Utilities and governments along the East Coast are working to head off long-term power failures as forecasters predict a major storm to hit a region already skittish after foul weather in recent months that plunged residents into darkness for weeks.

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Raccoon bites 3-year-old Minn. girl

A necropsy will determined if a raccoon that bit a 3-year-old girl near Austin had rabies.

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