Greater Minnesota

St. Cloud residents not seeing results of stimulus
Many observers predicted that St. Cloud would be an early indicator of how federal stimulus money is working its way through the economy, but so far, things haven't improved much.
School districts struggle to pay retirees' health benefits
Some Minnesota school districts may have to go into debt to pay for the rising cost of health care for their retired employees. But some are unhappy about paying higher taxes to fund someone else's health benefits.
A Duluth port official says shipping has slowed to levels not seen since the 1930s.
The list of affected post offices
The U.S. Postal Service has told the American Postal Workers Union it is studying changes to as many as 87 post offices in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Some may close, others may end window service and others may host consolidated services. Here's a list of those offices.
Fire has destroyed the headquarters of the Bois Forte Tribal Government in northern Minnesota.
Fewer home buyers trading up keeps prices down
The housing market is in a long slump, but sales of low-priced homes in the Twin Cities metro area are actually brisk. On the other hand, homes in the mid to high price ranges are selling very slowly.
Minn. DNR continues fight against invasive species
The Minnesota DNR is stepping up enforcement efforts to slow the spread of invasive species in lakes.
A Lakeville teen has died after falling off a rock ledge while hiking at Taylors Falls, Chisago County officials said.
The city of Duluth is receiving $1.8 million in federal stimulus funds to buy five biodiesel buses.
DNR officials concerned over thefts of state flower
The theft of certain plants is big business nationwide, but the uprooting of Minnesota's state flower has some DNR officials worried.