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Greater Minnesota

Vikings supporters rally for new stadium

As the Minnesota Vikings began the 2011 regular season in San Diego Sunday, supporters rallied for a new stadium back in Minnesota.
by Tim Nelson

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Closures ordered as BWCA forest fire grows

A forest fire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area near Ely has grown to about 4,500 acres.

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Report: DNA method helpful in seeking Asian carp

Report: DNA method helpful in seeking Asian carp

Federal officials promised to improve two crucial weapons in the fight to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.

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Goodhue County officials vote to ban silica sand mining for a year

Goodhue County officials vote to ban silica sand mining for a year

Goodhue County commissioners unanimously approved a proposal Tuesday night that will temporarily block a controversial kind of sand mining in the southeastern Minnesota county.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Duluth schools to add teachers with unexpected $1M

The Duluth school has decided to use some unexpected money to help lower class sizes.

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Tick-transmitted parasite could threaten blood supply

Tick-transmitted parasite could threaten blood supply

A study finds that the nation's blood supply is vulnerable to a tick-transmitted parasite that is widespread in parts of Minnesota and other states.
by Lorna Benson

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Firefighters work to control Pagami Fire in Boundary Waters

More than 100 firefighters are working to control a wildfire burning in the Boundary Waters wilderness area east of Ely.
by Dan Kraker

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Photos: Youth hunger and homelessness in Minnesota

Photos: Youth hunger and homelessness in Minnesota

Homeless youth in the state -- whether in shelters, couch hopping, or on the streets -- struggle to get enough to eat. Food shelves and meal programs offer help, but some youth have to use their own survival skills to get by.
by Caroline Yang

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