Greater Minnesota

Minnesota Rokkr Regiment reconnects veterans, active duty members through video game
A Twin Cities based esports organization is helping active service members and veterans build community and talk through common challenges while playing the popular video game, Call of Duty.
Lake Superior's shipwrecked history on full display in 'Too Much Sea for their Decks'
While the Great Lakes have been vital to the American economy, they’ve also shown the ships — and the crews of people on them — harrowing, sometimes life-threatening storms.
Challenger Reinert outpolls incumbent Larson in Duluth mayoral primary
Challenger Roger Reinert outpolled incumbent Duluth Mayor Emily Larson 63-35 percent in Tuesday’s primary. The two will face off in November’s general election.
Proposed Minnesota high-voltage 180-mile power line could cost $1B
Utilities say the new transmission lines are needed to help maintain a reliable power grid, as existing coal plants are retired and more solar and wind energy is brought online.
Minnesota Supreme Court deals another setback to proposed NorthMet mine
The Minnesota Supreme Court has dealt another blow to the proposed NorthMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, sending a key water quality permit back to state regulators for additional work.