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Greater Minnesota

It's a sunny forecast for Minnesota's tourism industry

It's a sunny forecast for Minnesota's tourism industry

Resorts are gearing up for the Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer tourist season. After several slow seasons, there are signs the industry is making a comeback.
by Tom Robertson

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President of St. John's to step down next year

Citing the stress of the job, the president of St. John's University in Collegeville says he'll step down when his three-year term ends next year.
by Tim Post

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Duluth City Council member to challenge Cravaack

Jeff Anderson joins Tarryl Clark in the the race for the DFL endorsement for the Eighth District seat in the U.S. Congress.

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Latest diversion project for Fargo-Moorhead faces fierce opposition

Latest diversion project for Fargo-Moorhead faces fierce opposition

A proposed diversion project for Fargo-Moorhead would flood several small upstream communities and thousands of acres of farm land. Hundreds of people would be relocated to make room for a large area to hold water during a flood.
by Dan Gunderson

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Some small towns may be losing a community icon -- their post offices

Some small towns may be losing a community icon -- their post offices

As many as 2,000 small-town post offices could close in the next few years, including 10 in Minnesota. Technology may have revolutionized communication, but it is making life tough for the U.S. Postal Service.
by Mark Steil

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Great Lakes freighter renamed to honor Oberstar

The carrier is owned by Interlake Steamship Co. Company officials say Oberstar deserves to be recognized because he made the Great Lakes a priority during his entire congressional career.

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Hibbing nurses OK strike

Nurses union rejects mediated offer from Range Regional Health Services, but no date for strike set.

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Legislature adjourns without passing Legacy bill

Lawmakers will have to take up the $450 million spending measure in a special session. The House debated it up until the midnight deadline for adjournment without taking a vote.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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This could be critical week for Minnesota farmers

This could be critical week for Minnesota farmers

This could be a critical week for Minnesota farmers, who are running late with spring planting due to soggy fields, but have a chance to catch up thanks to good weather forecast for the next few days.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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