Bill proposes new way to finance energy efficiency projectsMarch 10, 2010 6:39 AMBy Stephanie HemphillA bill advancing in the Legislature would create a new way for Minnesota businesses and homeowners to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Albertville eighth-grader top state spellerMarch 10, 2010 6:33 AMIt took 19 rounds and nearly three hours of competition before an eighth-grader from Albertville emerged as the state's top speller.
State parks offer sweet deal: maple syruping demosMarch 10, 2010 6:31 AMSeveral Minnesota state parks are offering a sweet deal as spring approaches this month - maple syruping demonstrations starting Saturday.
Play6min 00secState considers tougher copper-nickel mining rulesMarch 10, 2010 3:00 AMBy Stephanie HemphillA Senate committee takes up a bill today that would tighten the rules for copper-nickel mining, just as a half-dozen companies are in the midst of making plans to open such mines in northeastern Minnesota.
Albert Lea food maker recalls crab spread, citing salmonellaMarch 9, 2010 6:17 PMBy Madeleine BaranMrs. Gerry's Kitchen Inc., of Albert Lea, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, after a supplier told the company that the product may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a statement released Tuesday.
Committee advances Lake Vermilion park planMarch 9, 2010 5:09 PMBy Tim PugmireA Minnesota Senate committee has advanced legislation to establish a new state park at Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota.
Judge considers verdict in fatal crowd shootingMarch 9, 2010 7:49 AMA St. Louis County judge is considering whether to overturn homicide charges against a man convicted of shooting into a crowd, killing one person and injuring another.
Mayor: Man who stopped Chisholm shootings is heroMarch 8, 2010 8:41 PMThe man who stopped a bar shooting incident by smashing the suspected gunman over the head with a chair is being hailed as a hero by the mayor of the northeastern Minnesota town of Chisholm.
Stimulus funds go to lucky few Internet upgrade projectsMarch 8, 2010 4:03 PMBy Mark SteilA plan to upgrade broadband Internet service in southwest Minnesota will receive nearly $13 million in stimulus money to build the project. But dozens of other applications in the state were turned down.
Air pollution alert extended for Twin Cities, RochesterMarch 8, 2010 3:23 PMBy Madeleine BaranThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended the air pollution health alert issued for the Twin Cities and Rochester through Tuesday.