Farm income in Minnesota dropped sharply in 2009April 15, 2010 4:47 PMBy Mark SteilMinnesota farmers took a financial bruising last year after posting some of the highest income levels ever in 2008. Farm income in the state fell to an eight-year low in 2009, down by almost two-thirds from the previous year. That stress is showing up in farmhouses across the state.
Feds change bovine TB regulations; Minn. will benefitApril 15, 2010 3:43 PMA change in federal regulations on bovine tuberculosis is expected to benefit Minnesota cattle producers.
Play4min 00secSmall gestures help improve race relations in BemidjiApril 15, 2010 3:00 AMBy Tom RobertsonA year ago, Bemidji business owners began to display greetings and words of thanks written in the Ojibwe language. It was a simple, symbolic gesture, but the idea caught on.
Fish-killing virus found again in Lake SuperiorApril 14, 2010 4:38 PMThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reports that more fish infected with the fish-killing VHS virus have been found in Lake Superior.
Superior Diocese suspends retired priest over 'inappropriate conduct' allegationsApril 14, 2010 2:33 PMBy Bob Kelleher and Madeleine BaranThe Catholic Diocese of Superior has suspended a Wisconsin priest after allegations of "inappropriate conduct" with an unnamed individual.
Play3min 56secTraffic snarls, headaches expected during $67M Duluth road projectApril 14, 2010 5:00 AMBy Bob KelleherMajor re-construction begins soon on a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 35 through Duluth, and transportation officials warn that traffic will move slowly at times; and there's no good single detour to get around the mess.
Man dies aiding boy burned in backyard grill fireApril 12, 2010 4:23 PMBy Madeleine BaranA man collapsed and died after coming to the aid of a 12-year-old boy who was burned when a backyard grill exploded and caught fire in Moorhead.
Duluth police and feds dismantle major drug ringApril 12, 2010 4:04 PMBy Tim NelsonFederal agent Darin Nemerow said the crackdown on guns and drugs in Duluth has taken criminals off the street all the way to Minneapolis.
School bus driver accused of assaulting girlsApril 9, 2010 7:45 AMBy Tim NelsonA northeastern Minnesota school bus driver is accused of sexually assaulting four elementary school girls who were his passengers.
Play4min 31secIn tough economy, Minn. firm faces unusual problemApril 9, 2010 3:00 AMBy Dan GundersonA northern Minnesota company has an unusual problem in the current economy: It can't hire workers fast enough to keep up with growth.