Statewide Blog

Work continues on neutrino lab near International Falls
Scientists are gearing up for construction this spring of a 15,000-ton neutrino particle detector that will be housed in a facility on the Ash River Trail, about 40 miles southeast of International Falls.
High levels of mercury found in North Shore babies, MN-03 DFL forum, Brodkorb’s odds
High levels of mercury found in North Shore babies; MN-03 DFL candidate forum; Union fight brews with right-to-work push in Minn. No contract yet; city workers strike imminent; Legal experts: If Michael Brodkorb sues over Senate firing, chances of prevailing could be slim
Banning pesticide use on lawns
Manitoba officials are preparing a ban on urban pesticide use that would likely be implemented next year.
Wolf Center says new Liam Neeson film full of ‘scat’
Wolf educators in Minnesota are panning the new Liam Neeson thriller "The Grey," calling it "as accurate a portrayal of wolf behavior as King Kong was about gorillas."
Voter ID, electronic pull tabs, Duluth Pack goes to Washington
Minnesota bill to end teacher seniority sparks debate; Mayo researchers find possible link between anesthesia and ADHD; Romney stumps in Minnesota; Constitutional Amendment requiring Voter ID has a long road to the ballot
Minnesota River quarry idea sparks debate
The Big Stone County Planning Commission will continue a hearing on a proposed granite quarry Thursday evening in the town of Clinton.
Rochester tries again to oust crows
Rochester continues to wage a battle against thousands of crows that have swarmed the downtown area. The latest plan involves trapping and relocating the birds near Worthington, Minn.
Swany Flour mill fire cause unknown; Magnetation criticized for scouting sites beyond Range; Ely city workers poised to strike; Mitt Romney heads to Minnesota amid talk of Michele Bachmann endorsement; Romney wins Florida, candidates eye Minnesota
Minnesota wrestles with U.S.-Dakota War 150 years later
No deal struck in Crystal Sugar labor talks, company says 'window is closing'; Coalition raises $830K for gay marriage ban; $40K In Cattle Stolen From Minnesota Farm; After years on run, Maplewood man sentenced for $860,000 in fraud; Bachmann presidential campaign ended 2011 in debt
Anti-racism campaign brings backlash to Duluth Mayor; Inside Congress, no one beats the beet lobby; DNR sweep of lake nets scores of violators; Romney campaign swings though Eagan; Candidates vie for 8th District DFL endorsement; Increase in snowy owl sightings