Statewide Blog

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester are using glow-in-the-dark cats in the fight against AIDS. The clinic announced Sunday that researchers have developed a genome-based immunization strategy to fight feline AIDS and find ways to combat human HIV/AIDS and other diseases. Researchers said the goal is to create cats with intrinsic immunity to the…
Pagami Creek fire slideshow
Greg Seitz paddled in the shadow of the Pagami Creek Fire and shares this slideshow from his trip.
The company received "more than $40 million of public money" during the last decade as "the company and its CEOs spent nearly $1.8 million on lobbying and campaign contributions."
Moorhead composer featured in 9/11 memorial
A Moorhead composer and conductor along with singers from the Fargo Moorhead area will perform at Lincoln Center in New York on Sunday as part of a 9/11 memorial concert.
Bemidji’s Stoner Avenue gets reprieve
The Bemidji street called Stoner Avenue will keep its name -- for now. The City Council has put on hold plans to change the name of the street.
Two longtime Mayo Clinic benefactors have donated $20 million to help launch the Clinic’s new Center for Science of Health Care Delivery. The donation came from Robert and Patricia Kern, a Wisconsin couple who has visited the Rochester Clinic since 1930. Their contribution will jump start the new center that will focus on creating, evaluating…
Pipestone photographer shoots for Hollywood
David Rambow of Pipestone, Minn., uses Civil War-era photography equipment, chemicals and camera gear to create antique-looking photos.
A group of mayors around the state is urging Congress to allow work to continue on various transportation projects. The work will end if action isn't taken before the bill expires on Sept. 30.
Carlton County childcare providers fight efforts to unionize... Twin Ports to Twin Cities high speed rail approved... BWCA bear encounter a good reminder.