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Researchers' efforts helping revive prairie chicken population

Researchers' efforts helping revive prairie chicken population

Prairie Chickens nearly disappeared from the Minnesota landscape as prairie habitat became farmland, but the birds are making a comeback on the Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge near Crookston.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minn. DNR officer pleads guilty to drug charges

A former conservation officer with the Department of Natural Resources has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to five years of supervised probation for felony drug possession.

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William Marvin, founder of Marvin Windows, dies at 92

William Marvin, the former president and chairman of Marvin Windows and Doors responsible for its growth into a major manufacturer, has died. He was 92.

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Groups sue regulators over giant wind farm in Minnesota

Two consumer groups have sued Wisconsin regulators, alleging they followed the wrong process when they approved a giant wind farm near Albert Lea, Minn.

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Man charged in Duluth shooting

A 24-year-old Duluth man has been charged in connection with the shooting death of a man early yesterday morning.
by Madeleine Baran

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Courts use different approach with drug, alcohol offenders

Courts use different approach with drug, alcohol offenders

Two Minnesota counties and the city of Fargo are trying a new alternative sentencing program for drug and alcohol offenders. The program is run by retired police officers, and the focus is on consequences and second chances.
by Dan Gunderson

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Classes start early in some Minnesota schools

Classes have already started for Minnesota students in a handful of public school districts, although most won't start until after Labor Day.
by Tom Weber

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Construction begins on Northstar park-and-ride in St. Cloud

Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a park-and-ride station to bus passengers from St. Cloud to the Northstar commuter rail line.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Authorities rescue man from Red River in Grand Forks

Emergency officials in Grand Forks and neighboring East Grand Forks, Minn., rescued a man who jumped off a Red River bridge in an apparent suicide attempt.

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