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Greater Minnesota

State considers tougher copper-nickel mining rules

State considers tougher copper-nickel mining rules

A Senate committee takes up a bill today that would tighten the rules for copper-nickel mining, just as a half-dozen companies are in the midst of making plans to open such mines in northeastern Minnesota.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Albert Lea food maker recalls crab spread, citing salmonella

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen Inc., of Albert Lea, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, after a supplier told the company that the product may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a statement released Tuesday.
by Madeleine Baran

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Committee advances Lake Vermilion park plan

Committee advances Lake Vermilion park plan

A Minnesota Senate committee has advanced legislation to establish a new state park at Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota.
by Tim Pugmire

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Judge considers verdict in fatal crowd shooting

A St. Louis County judge is considering whether to overturn homicide charges against a man convicted of shooting into a crowd, killing one person and injuring another.

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Mayor: Man who stopped Chisholm shootings is hero

The man who stopped a bar shooting incident by smashing the suspected gunman over the head with a chair is being hailed as a hero by the mayor of the northeastern Minnesota town of Chisholm.

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Stimulus funds go to lucky few Internet upgrade projects

Stimulus funds go to lucky few Internet upgrade projects

A plan to upgrade broadband Internet service in southwest Minnesota will receive nearly $13 million in stimulus money to build the project. But dozens of other applications in the state were turned down.
by Mark Steil

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Air pollution alert extended for Twin Cities, Rochester

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended the air pollution health alert issued for the Twin Cities and Rochester through Tuesday.
by Madeleine Baran

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Tighter budgets make police training an issue

Shrinking budgets and less financial help from the state means police departments are cutting back on training, leading to more cooperation among departments but more worry about how well police departments are keeping up with change.

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A contractor's nightmare: low demand, high costs

A contractor's nightmare: low demand, high costs

The combination of record low new home sales and spiking lumber prices spells trouble for Duane Lewis, above, and others in the home construction business.
by Tom Robertson

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ND man gets no more jail time for firing at brother

A Fargo man whose Minnesota family was featured on a reality show won't face further jail time for trying to shoot one of his brothers.

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