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Greater Minnesota

Timber firms sue Minn. over pay caps

Timber firms sue Minn. over pay caps

Three large timber companies have sued the Minnesota government, saying the state reneged on contracts for a forest protection program by capping payments as lawmakers attempted to balance the budget.
by Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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USDA: Farmers can plant genetically modified beets

USDA: Farmers can plant genetically modified beets

The U.S. Agriculture Department says farmers will be allowed to grow genetically modified sugar beets this year, while it finishes work on a full environmental impact statement on the beets' effect on other crops and the environment.
by Dan Gunderson

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Police: Man falsely said black male among shooters

Duluth police say they believe a man with a gunshot wound falsely told a 911 operator a black man was among the people he falsely claimed shot him.

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Computer glitch delays tax refunds for thousands of Minnesotans

The Minnesota Department of Revenue says a computer glitch is responsible for delaying tax refunds for thousands of Minnesotans who filed electronically.

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Gov't studies use of genetically modified crops in wildlife refuges

Gov't studies use of genetically modified crops in wildlife refuges

National wildlife refuges have long used farming as a management tool, and refuge managers say using Roundup Ready crops is often the best way to restore native prairie and grassland.
by Dan Gunderson

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Developers unveil vision for Duluth bayfront site

Developers unveil vision for Duluth bayfront site

A set of Duluth waterfront concrete storage elevators could become a modern hotel with condominiums and retail space, if a plan revealed this week becomes reality.
by Bob Kelleher

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Hibbing attorney wins Dem primary for House seat

A Hibbing attorney has won a Democratic primary for a Minnesota House seat last held by former state Rep. Tony Sertich.

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Crime in Rochester a problem of perception versus reality

Crime in Rochester a problem of perception versus reality

Crime has become a hot topic in Rochester, even though the city's crime rate has remained virtually static in the past decade. But city and police officials say the perception of crime in Rochester is actually getting worse.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Minnesota man raises award-winning pigeons

Minnesota man raises award-winning pigeons

Jerry Burgr has spent more and more time on a farm northwest of Stewartville where he keeps Modenas, Racing Homer and Birmingham Roller pigeons. His goal is to breed the perfect pigeon for shows.

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Duluth schools facing $7 million deficit

The Duluth school superintendent says the district's financial state is "not a pretty picture."

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