Greater Minnesota

College program builds interest in emergent unmanned aircraft industry
A program in Thief River Falls that trains students to repair and maintain unmanned aircraft is getting attention from companies already trying to recruit graduates.
Duluth Police shot and killed an armed robber after he crashed into a home and opened fire on them Sunday evening.
Sonic bubble barrier is latest hope to control carp invasion
A sonic and bubble barrier may be only a partial solution to keeping the invasive Asian carp away from Minnesota waters, according to University of Minnesota experts.
DNR: Zebra mussels found in 2 western Minn. lakes
Zebra mussels have spread to two lakes in western Minnesota, it is confirmed.
Emerald ash borer spreads to Winona County
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirms the emerald ash borer has now been found in Winona County.
Mary Zahurones crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way
An 18-year-old college student from Central Minnesota is the new Princess Kay of the Milky Way.
Red Lake Band to reforest 50,000 acres
The Red Lake Band of Ojibwe is gearing up to reforest 50,000 acres of tribal land.
Home sales trends in Minn. slightly better than national
Foreclosures and bank-owned properties made up a significant portion of the housing market in the second quarter of this year.
Appeals court won't close Chicago locks over carp
A federal appeals panel refused to order closure of shipping locks on Chicago-area waterways to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.
Nancy Straw , CEO of West Central Initiative Foundation in Fergus Falls, speaks about job creation in the state.