Pawlenty seeks disaster declaration in 18 countiesJanuary 11, 2010 4:31 PMBy Mark SteilGov. Tim Pawlenty is asking U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for an agricultural disaster declaration for 18 Minnesota counties
Minnesotan to captain U.S. Olympic teamJanuary 11, 2010 4:14 PMNew Jersey Devils captain Jamie Langenbrunner, of Cloquet, Minn., will be the captain of the U.S. hockey team at next month's Olympics.
Play3min 33secCounties look to wind power for energy, incomeJanuary 11, 2010 12:00 AMBy Elizabeth BaierThe nation's increasing focus on renewable energy has sparked interest in wind energy projects throughout Minnesota and counties are taking notice.
Nearly 200 Minn. reservists heading to Iraq soonJanuary 9, 2010 4:10 PMAlmost 200 Minnesota-based soldiers are preparing to ship out to Iraq in two weeks.
High tunnels stretch season for Fergus Falls pairJanuary 9, 2010 8:23 AMSome growers have one or two high tunnels, but Mark and Diane Boen are using seven in their 136-acre direct market produce farm near Fergus Falls.
10 years for Northfield man in disabled man attackJanuary 8, 2010 7:52 PMThe last of five defendants is now sentenced for the 2008 kidnapping and beating of a mentally disabled man in Dakota County.
Forgotten bag causes security alert at Duluth airportJanuary 8, 2010 5:59 PMBy Bob KelleherFlights were delayed and the Duluth Airport terminal evacuated after an unattended bag was found near a restroom.
Tough economy forces shutdown of Appleton prisonJanuary 8, 2010 4:09 PMBy Mark SteilThe shutdown of a private prison in western Minnesota is costing the region hundreds of jobs, business and city revenue.
Man jailed after shots fired outside Zimmerman barJanuary 8, 2010 3:36 PMA 33-year-old Minneapolis man is in jail after shots were fired outside a bar in Zimmerman.
Duluth News Tribune lays off executive editorJanuary 8, 2010 12:37 PMThe Duluth News Tribune has laid off its executive editor and circulation manager.