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Greater Minnesota

New biomass plant up and running in Shakopee

A new energy plant that generates heat and electricity by exclusively burning natural products is up and running in Shakopee.

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One dead, one rescued after boat capsizes near Bemidji

One man died and another was rescued after their boat capsized on Little Sandy Lake north of Bemidji.

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Canoe accident kills Ripley man

A 46-year-old man has died in a canoe accident in Morrison County's Ripley township.

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No takers yet for Duluth domestic partner registry

No takers yet for Duluth domestic partner registry

Duluth's domestic partner registration program began today with little fanfare and even less turnout.
by Bob Kelleher

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Hermantown to host Hockey Day Minnesota games

Hermantown High School will be the site of three outdoor games during the 2010 Hockey Day Minnesota.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Texas man charged in Cabela's tag-switching scam

A Texas man has been charged in Minneapolis with defrauding a Cabela's store of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise in a sophisticated shoplifting operation.
by Tim Nelson

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Volunteers taking on Duluth city services

Volunteers taking on Duluth city services

As Duluth struggles to provide city services under ever-tighter budgets, volunteers and nonprofits are picking up the slack.
by Bob Kelleher

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Smaller turnout expected for Grandma's Marathon

Smaller turnout expected for Grandma's Marathon

Minnesota's marquee spring athletic event will run again from Two Harbors to Duluth this weekend, although there are about 1,000 fewer runners than usual.
by Tim Nelson and Elizabeth Baier

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Pawlenty to speak at state VFW convention

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is the featured speaker today at the state VFW convention, allowing him to face an audience he spared from budget cuts.

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First rail cars arrive for Northstar commuter line

First rail cars arrive for Northstar commuter line

The first two coach cars for the Northstar Commuter Rail line have arrived in central Minnesota, putting the project one step closer to its launch in November.
by Ambar Espinoza

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