Greater Minnesota

August 3, 2012 2:06 PM

Minn. River tested for low oxygen levels

Scientists with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency are taking water samples from the Minnesota River Friday to see if there's enough oxygen in the river to support aquatic life.

by Laura Yuen

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August 3, 2012 7:21 AM

Father of teen killed by police suing Duluth

The father of a Duluth teen shot and killed by a police officer says he's suing the city, alleging authorities mishandled his son's situation.

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August 3, 2012 5:00 AM

Wild (Mid)West: Cowboy mounted shooting takes aim in Minn.

A growing number of Minnesotans are competing in a little-known sport called cowboy mounted shooting, an activity that attracts participants who have a hankering for the Wild West. Cowboy mounted shooting combines horses, guns and split-second timing.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 3, 2012 12:23 AM

Sartell looks to future after Verso plant closes

Verso Paper Co. officials announced this afternoon that they won't reopen their paper mill in Sartell, Minn., which was heavily damaged by a fire in late May.

by Conrad Wilson

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August 2, 2012 9:20 AM

Only 2 of 9 tornado sirens in Virginia work

City officials in Virginia will decide whether it's time to replace an aging warning siren system after seven of the nine units failed to sound during a recent test.

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August 1, 2012 1:49 PM

Dayton appeals FEMA flood aid denial

Gov. Dayton is appealing the federal government's decision not to provide emergency assistance to individuals after the June flooding in northeastern Minnesota.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 30, 2012 9:16 AM

Excelsior Energy redraws plant proposal

Developers of new power plant on the Iron Range are optimistic about the project's future, despite the U.S. Department of Energy's decision to withdraw financial support.

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July 26, 2012 6:50 AM

Flood victims cope without prospect of FEMA aid

Residents of flood-ravaged northeastern Minnesota are absorbing the news that the federal government likely won't be helping with the recovery.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 25, 2012 2:28 PM

Local officials: FEMA decision a 'travesty'

The state of Minnesota says it's going to fight the Federal Emergency Management Agency decision to deny individual homeowner assistance to the victims of this summer's flooding in and around Duluth.

by Tim Nelson and Conrad Wilson