Greater Minnesota

A mother has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Mankato Clinic, claiming a doctor failed to diagnose the brain hemorrhage that killed her 20-year-old daughter two years ago.
Two people were killed when a small plane crashed in Wright County Sunday. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
Growers: USDA must act to prevent sugar supply issue
A judge's ruling halting planting of genetically modified sugar beet seeds has left growers feeling uncertain as they wait for federal officials to decide the next step for a crop that provides half of the nation's sugar supply.
Workers begin cleaning up alleged pot mess at Wis. forest
A suspected band of marijuana farmers accused of transforming part of a national forest in northeastern Wisconsin into their own private pot plantations left behind irrigation pits, clear-cutting of trees and bags of fertilizer.
Dairy farmer's witness concedes problems while defending farm
A dairy consultant testifying on behalf of a Gibbon dairy farmer testified in court Friday that he believes "quality milk products and safe products can be produced on that farm." However, he acknowledged that higher-than-allowable levels of bacteria were found recently in some milk samples taken from the farm.
Motive unclear in Superior murder-suicide
Police in Superior, Wis., have released details on an apparent murder-suicide. They believe an Iraqi war veteran shot and killed his pregnant wife, 13-month-old daughter and three dogs before taking his own life.
Dairy inspector:  Raw milk seller's dairy operation unsanitary
A Sibley County farmer wants to resume selling unpasteurized dairy products after state officials banned him from selling the products, alleged his farm was the source of E. coli bacteria that sickened eight people. A dairy inspector with the Department of Agriculture, testified Thursday that the farm did not meet state standards for cleanliness.
Study: Walleye reproduction not affected by Miss. River chemicals
A new study finds walleye in the Mississippi River are consistently exposed to emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals. But the chemicals are apparently not affecting the reproductive systems of the state's iconic sport fish.